There’s a tiny Italian restaurant in East Boston where the lobster ravioli is so good that Guy Fieri could barely find the words. When he finally did, he landed on “ridiculous” — and the clip has since racked up over a million views on YouTube. Welcome to Rino’s Place.
The Lobster Ravioli That Broke the Internet
Rino’s Place has been serving old-school Italian food in East Boston since 1993. But it was their lobster ravioli — handmade pasta stuffed with fresh lobster meat and served in a rich cream sauce — that caught Guy’s attention on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. His reaction when he tasted it became one of the most-watched DDD clips of all time.
A Family Recipe That’s Stood the Test of Time
What makes Rino’s special isn’t just one dish — it’s the whole experience. This is a family-run restaurant where the recipes have been passed down through generations. The pasta is made fresh daily, the sauces simmer for hours, and the portions are generous enough to make your Italian grandmother proud.
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The restaurant holds a 4.6-star rating on Google with nearly 1,500 reviews. Locals have known about Rino’s for decades, but after the DDD episode, the secret got out to the rest of the world.
Plan Your Visit
Rino’s Place is in East Boston, Massachusetts — just a short trip from downtown Boston. Check their full listing on DDD Near Me for hours, directions, and more.
Featured on Season 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.