Lonely Planet

"If you're in the mood for a 'lobsta roll,' head to Pauli's for 7oz of pink succulent goodness, stuffed into a lightly grilled hot-dog roll – just the way it's meant to be."

Erica Weng

"The buttered lobster roll was a different kind of delicious. Fragrant lobster juice soaked into the warm roll; the aroma wafted around my nostrils and lifted my spirits. While munching, I reminisced about my previous experiences eating lobster-in-the-shell. I would diligently hack away at a tough claw with a steel shell-cracker, only to coax out a tiny scrap of meat. In comparison, chomping into a mouthful of Pauli’s buttered lobster roll felt utterly luxurious. I was a queen!"

Katherine Chong

"The lobster is tender and is at the right temperature (should be close to room temperature). The bun was freshly toasted with butter and also very soft. Definitely a top pick for me and a recommendation if you’re in Boston."

Terrence B. Doyle

"Where to Eat Lobster Rolls in Boston: Pauli's - This North End eatery serves its lobster rolls both ways (charging an extra $2 for the hot buttered preparation) and in three different sizes: seven ounces, 14 ounces, and 28 ounces (“the Lobstitution”). The smallest size comes on the traditional New England-style hot dog bun, while the others come on sub rolls."