Welcome to Anchovies
Anchovies, located at 433 Columbus Ave in Boston, MA, is an Italian and Salad Bar offering a cozy and casual dining experience. Known for its delicious food and generous drinks, it is the perfect spot for a night out with friends or a casual date. Their menu features mouth-watering options like the Ricciardi Penne, Chicken Piccata, and Anchovies Famous Stuffed Peppers. Customers rave about the Caesar salad and truffle fries, emphasizing the vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. Anchovies stands out for its diverse menu, ample portions, and welcoming ambiance, making it a must-visit dining destination in Boston.
- 433 Columbus Ave Boston, MA 02116 Hotline: (617) 266-5088
Welcome to Anchovies, a hidden gem located at 433 Columbus Ave in Boston, MA. This Italian Salad Bar offers a unique dining experience with its divey and casual ambiance, making it the perfect spot for a cozy date night or a fun evening out with friends.
From their extensive menu, some standout dishes include the Ricciardi Penne with chicken sage sausage and mushrooms in a tomato cream sauce, the Baked Shrimp & Scallops sautéed with white wine and butter, and their famous Stuffed Peppers filled with ground beef and cheese. Their burgers, sandwiches, and paninis also offer a delicious variety of options, from the classic Bacon Cheeseburger to the savory Eggplant Parmigiana Sub.
Customers rave about the generous portions and flavorful dishes at Anchovies. The Caesar salad, truffle fries, fried ravioli, and bowl of chili are highly recommended by patrons like Simone P. and Diane D. who have praised the food and drinks, as well as the efficient service.
With its full bar, TV screens, and lively atmosphere, Anchovies is the ideal spot for a late-night bite or a casual gathering. The friendly bartenders, large portions, and fantastic drinks, like the grapefruit martini, make it a must-visit spot in Boston.
If you're looking for a unique dining experience with great food, drinks, and ambiance, look no further than Anchovies. Whether you're in the mood for Italian classics or a hearty burger, this restaurant has something for everyone to enjoy.

Always delicious food and drinks with very polite and efficient service. A great place for night out with friends or a cozy and casual date night. All the food is delicious but the Caesar salad, truffle fries, fried ravioli, and bowl of chili are some of my favorites! Pro tip is to order a martini for a very generous drink, as the shaker comes with it!

Only had the crab cakes, they were ok nothing special. Service was friendly and fast, only sat at the bar. Ambiance was special, felt like a local. Overall great time. Would definitely go back as an Airline crew member we remember the good ones.

Nice late night location for food and d a drink. It's tight in here but it's always a good vibe and atmosphere.

Checked into our hotel after driving all day and found this place nearby on Yelp. So glad we came here!!! First, they're open until 2:00 AM so it was no problem getting seated at 9:30 (seat yourself). At 10:00 they start checking ID's at the door and lower the lights. Btw, the music is AWESOME! Definitely lends to the cool neighborhood vibe!! We started out with the cheese garlic bread & tomato appetizer. It was great. Then we split a Cesar salad.OMG!! this salad is HUGE! Best to split it or have it as a meal. For the entree, we split the shrimp & scallops fettuccine. It was a generous amount of food and tasted great! Last, the drinks!! I ended up ordering a margarita and it was so good, I had to have two. Another poster wasn't lying when they said they didn't skimp on the pours here! Highly recommend coming to Anchovies! Will definitely come again next time we're in Boston!

Omg the CEASAR SALAD IS ACTUALLY THE BEST THING IVE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE. I ACTUALLY HAVENT STOPPED THINKING ABOUT IT. The ambience is definitely giving bar but their menu is soo good too. They play popular music and its honestly such a good time. The service is a little slow up the restaurant its self is small and the 2 times I've been its been super busy so you cant get mad if your food takes a little long cause its only 1 server I think for the enti restaurant but PLEASE PLEASE GO AND TRY THE CEASAR SALAD LITERALLY EVERY PIECE OF LETTUCE IS DRENCHED IN DRESSING AND CHEESE. The mozzarella sticks are to die for. We also had the three cheese pasta which is so good everything just had such a good flavor

Perfection! Anchovies is a great place for drinks and food. The bartenders are so nice and the inside is dark and cool. I went after work to catch up with a friend on a Thursday and watched the place fill up with people. I got the mussels appetizer, a basket of fries and an extra dirty martini. I'd say you get a great deal for whatever you order. The fries could've fed three people and the drinks are a two for one. I can't wait to come back!

I went to Anchovies as a Boston resident. I've never been here but I have been recommended many times. Joe the Bartender made this a place I will return to. He was so kind and friendly and I could tell he cared about the customers more than anything else. As soon as wine who lives in Boston, I have experienced bartenders who do not care about me but this man has gone the extra mile and I highly recommend coming here to experience Joe's experience in bartendending.

Came here for drinks on a Friday night. It's a pretty small venue if you're just there for drinks so keep that in mind. The drinks, however, were awesome! Any drink that comes in a martini glass they give you the rest of the shaker too so it's a great deal. The bartenders were very friendly and the vibes were great.

Super cute and quaint! Very narrow and a bit crammed but very cozy. Seat yourself. I got a grapefruit martini, which is probably two drinks in one since they bring you the shaker along with the glass. Strong, great drink! As for food- the fried ravioli were a bit spicy, the arancini were decent, and the eggplant parm sub was giant. Not the best bread I've had but the sub had a great ratio of eggplant/cheese/sauce. Came loaded with a mountain of shoestring fries (weirdly some of the better fries I've had). The anchovies chop salad was enormous and so so good. I will say it was heavy on the dressing. Came with a LOT of grilled chicken. Pleasantly surprised, would 100% come back.

Anchovies is just such a classic spot. If you're looking for an after work drink, a quick bite to eat, or a place to post up with friends and spend some time together -- do not go farther. Do not overthink the "divy" feel. It's intentional and why this place rocks. Their food is super tasty and will surprise you. Lasagna was incredible and came out of the kitchen super fast and hot. They offer a special Lasagna every day! Wings were spicy, crispy and medium/small sized. Not too meaty, not too big. Great flavor. Absurdly large bleu cheese sides which works for me. I'd give the wings a solid B+/B on my made up scale of wing rating. We did not get martinis, however seemed like everyone else in the bar did as they serve them to you and leave the cocktail shaker with you at your table which seemed fun. Since the footprint of the bar is small you may have to wait a few minutes to get a table, slide up to the bar and get a drink because it's worth the wait. Cheers!