Boston's Hidden Restaurants

"Gooey, rich-tasting, and delicious."

Eat Up New England

"The arancini is also a must. The softball-sized balls of rice and cheese are stuffed a mix of meat and peas. One arancini will fill you up at lunch."

Ron James

"It was cooked to perfection. There wasn't a hint of greasiness here and the crispy, light texture on the outside combined with the soft, creamy interior to create a delightful ball of flavor. The peas added a pop of sweetness to the cheesy, meaty goodness. Un piatto perfetto!"

Mia Cutri

"Many come away with Galleria Umberto's yummy arancini."

Molly McDonough

"Memories of the crispy outside of this deep-fried ball of risotto surrounding cheese, ground beef, and peas will stick with you, resurfacing in hungry moments and drawing you back."

Maggie Rosenberg & Trevor Hagstrom

"They taste terrific."

Leslie Brokaw

"Join the line for arancini (a rice ball filled with ground beef, peas, and cheese)."

Tanya Edwards

"Incredible arancini."

Terrence B. Doyle

"The lines are long, but arancini are worth the wait."