TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United States - Updated November 2024

Eric Swirsky

Chris Reeg

"Peruvian Italian fusion. The chef is so passionate about his food. Highly..."

Ken Pearson

"If you are looking for a twist on traditional Italian this is your spot. Fantastic service and incredible food. We had the paiche (a giant Amazonian..."

Kathryn Klarich

Mario's Restaurant

86/100 (1455 ratings)

Fettucine Alla Sophia

Mussels

Cheese Lasagna with Meatballs

Calamares

Garden Salad with a Mild Dressing Added Romano Graded Cheese

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"This restaurant was amazing! My father got the lasagna and it was better than my shrimp scampi. The plates were presented very nicely. They give you..."

Lyndon

"Neighborhood Italian restaurant. Very good menu, classic Italian offerings - seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, Parmigiane, etc. Complimentary green..."

Mike Ertel

"The food is amazing! Mouth watering! Eggplant Melinzane, tender calamari, chicken with veggies dish snd the veal version. Arancini is huge with a to..."

Tammy Bischof

"Great convenient location to Boston. Very comfy friendly place to get amazing home cooked Italian food. Staff is very friendly, helpful in..."

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"The food here is amazing and definitely the closest thing to your mama's cooking. This was my first time here, we ordered the arancini, bolognese,..."

Stephanie Hao

"Overall: Great spot for Italian food. Cozy space with nice staff and service. Food: Appetizers: We started with stuffed mushrooms and also decided..."

PJ Bakhtiar

"Their motto is "Closest thing to Mamma's Cooking" and all I can say is "Wish my Momma cooked half as good". This restaurant has been around for 39..."

Ezra Weinstein

"Delicious dinner a couple of days ago. Good service. The Burrata and tomatoes was wonderful. The Olive Oil they used might be the best I ever..."

Jeff Wakefield

"First time at Mario’s last night. Hands down the best family Italian restaurant in Boston. It is your Italian mother’s home cooking, and you are..."

Felix Layne

"Wonderful food; friendly conversation; family setting. If you’re willing to absorb the vibe (and forget about counting the scrumptious calories..."

Geoffrey Lordi

Bova's Bakery

86/100 (5543 ratings)

Cookie Monster Whoopie Pies

"What a great pastries experience in an original and unique place. The choice is too big, you are lost... The taste is amazing and delicious Staff was..."

Christian Vrbek

"What a lovely place, so many pastries it’s hard to take it all in. We heard they had the best Boston cream pie, so we shared a piece. It was pretty..."

Rashae Williams

"Bova’s Bakery is the BEST!! I make sure to stop there at least once every time I visit Boston! The shop is so cute and homey. My favorite is the..."

Olivia Neeley

"A friend recommended. Cappuccino Cannoli($5 cash) was ok, but not impressed, will try other flavours next time. 4% transaction fee for credit/debit..."

Karrie Chey

"Everything you could want out of a classic Italian bakery. The cannoli were delicious, and easily the best I've ever had. I got the pistachio cannoli..."

Brian Farmar

"Skip Modern, skip Mike's, if you're in Boston walk straight to the back of the North End and go to Bova's (they're open 24/7 so it's easy). Order a..."

Ryan Tammaro

"Great bakery! I loved their rugelach (I tried the chocolate one and the raspberry one) and they were both excellent. I love that their bakery is open..."

Alex Issokson

"To be honest, I've never been a fan of cannolis, but I decided to give Bova's Bakery a shot since everyone says it has the best cannolis in the North..."

Kimberly

"We went later in the evening. I didn't expect it to be too busy but there were a lot of customers but we were served quick and there was a lot to..."

Victoria Szetela

"An absolutely amazing bakery in the North end of Boston in little Italy. There are a wide range of baked goods from Italian to American classics..."

R D

Modern Pastry Shop

86/100 (6047 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"It was good But didn’t find the crazy taste for what people are waiting in the line. I had puff cream It was not that tasty But I must say the..."

Partha Jyoti Das

"Quaint little shop that instantly draws you in with views of their desserts through the glass. Their desserts looked mouthwatering. So many that I..."

Matthew McBeth

"I've been lucky enough to stop in here a few times over the years when I'm in town. It's is a reliable as the bedrock the North End is built on. This..."

Brian Bennett

"We came here specifically for the cannoli and weren’t disappointed with the trip. The service could have been quicker but we put this down to the..."

Carlo Nasti

"Quick Summary Made to order cannoli bakery that is a major tourist hub. CASH ONLY!! Came here on a Monday at 2pm and waited about 30 minutes (line..."

Richard Fung

"If you’re looking for one of the best Italian bakeries in the North End, you have to stop by Modern Pastry! I promise the wait is worth it and you..."

Megan Zalenas

"My tour guide recommended Modern over Mikes for cannolis, so I did what any good Italian would do and tried both! Mikes was bigger and good but..."

Meg Peana

"Modern Pastry located at 257 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113 has truly amazing Pastries!!! Boston’s best - I’ve been to several and this clearly is..."

David Blumberg

"Must see in downtown Boston!! Whether you are a sweets person or not, you have to go to this Italian bakery in Little Italy in Boston! I am not..."

Brittany Hilley

"Beautiful dessert and pastry shop. Very reasonably priced. Beware- cash only so come prepared! We tried their tiramisu and cannolis and both were..."

Pooja Patel

"This seems like an old school place to get some tasty pastries. It feels like you are walking into a shop that's been around for a while. You order..."

Charlie Te

"GET THE STINKING LIMONCELLO CAKE. WHATEVER YOU DO! ITS AMAZING. Also the canolis are pretty darn good. To me it's a toss up between Mike and modern..."

D Yarrington

"Maybe a little irrational exuberance about Modern Pastry. It’s really good and I’m super happy about their gluten free options. The lines and the..."

Cory Edwards

"When I tell you to try the Pistachio Martini, trust me on this! OMG, I've been thinking about them for quite a while now. The food is good too. ..."

Author Neva Squires-Rodriguez

"There is generally a line to get in. You pick your filling and topping. I got the ricotta & pistachio. It was amazing. Best Cannoli I have ever..."

Louie Williams

"This place right here all I have to say is come visit, this place is where it's happening. They have great staff the staff are nice, they greet you..."

Jay Wilson

"Of the three major cannoli places, Modern is my absolute favorite! While there is limited flavor choices here, these cannolis are smoother and tastes..."

W. Ryan Hatch

"Modern Pastry was a beautiful bakery! The desserts that I tried were awesome. I enjoyed the strawberry cheesecake and the macarons which were all..."

Charysse Beard

"Saturday afternoon wait was about 10 minutes despite a seeming long line out the door. Lots of groups ordering together and fast service. Compared to..."

Gary Ogasawara

Mother Anna's

85/100 (1764 ratings)

Linguine with Clam Sauce

Meatball Linguine Marinara

Chicken Ziti and Broccoli

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I lived in Boston in the early 2000's and I used to come to Mama Maria's on dates with my now husband! It was surreal to come back and eat here, and..."

Liz Bethoney

"Beautiful, relaxing ambiance with tons of outdoor seating. The menu changes to mirror the seasons. All of the food that we ordered was fresh and well..."

Gabriella

"Amazing food!! Impeccable service, everyone from hostess to the bus boy. Must mention Yvonne, Dulcet and Raluca for their special attention...."

Maribel Rueda (MSRUEDA11)

"We went for my boyfriend’s birthday, I booked a table online and was really happy with my choice of place. I made some notes while I was making the..."

Yuliya Pechaneuskaya

"We had a good experience at Mamma Mia. Their rabbit pasta was a standout for me and I think the food arrived quickly considering how it was packed on..."

Debby Nguyen

"This place exceeded my expectations. The food was amazing, home made and better than anything I’ve had in a while. Raluca was our waitress and she..."

Natalie Jwan

"This is second time we come for dinner in a week and we loved it both times. We ordered the duck leg for appetizer and the ossobuco with saffron..."

Michael “Mike” A

"Went 7/29/23. Must make reservations, the chances of you getting in without reservations is very slim, the place was packed. I also made these..."

Abri

"I researched a lot of the Italian restaurants before coming to the North end. Mamma Maria’s made the short list. We were able to get a table for..."

Anthony Fiengo

"Second time here, I love this place. Fine dining on the North End, lovely seasonal menu changes regularly. Superb food, service and wines. Emer and..."

Ben Mobley

"This place is a gem. Beautiful inside and out. Great food at a good price. Worth taking a look at the cocktails as well. We enjoyed the Meat sauce,..."

Samantha LaForgia

"The food was really good. And the environment was warm and classy but welcoming. From the start we were brought a basket of warm bread, fresh Pesto..."

Michy Monserrate

"Service was great, and our server was so nice to check for my allergy with dessert. Our main entrees were amazing, but out cooked oysters were not..."

Madison Margotta

"The food was incredible. The server was friendly and polite. Even though the restaurant was full we had a great time..."

Mariana Rosa Montenegro

"Celebratory meal at Mamma Maria Restaurant, in the North End of Boston, the food here is absolutely delicious, and you will simply crave the..."

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"Mamma Maria made our dinner celebrating our engagement so, so special. The restaurant has such an incredibly intimate, romantic ambience. The wine..."

Ellis Yoder

"If you are looking for a Premium Italian dining experience, it doesn't get better than Mamma Maria in Boston. A little more expensive than most..."

Nick Coury

"Went here two times and were absolutely pleased both times. The food is amazing. I love the diver scallops appetizer, it was cooked to perfection. We..."

Hillary Dang

Quattro

85/100 (2154 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Overall good experience but wouldn’t say it exceeded my expectations, considering superb places around the area. Exotic mushroom pizza: great..."

Liz

"Really excellent service - my parents wanted hot tea as a it was chilly out but the kitchen’s hot water wasn’t working - the servers went out of..."

L

"If you’re looking for authentic Italian in Boston this is it! The location is very cozy; but the service is on point and the chef does an amazing..."

Phace Artistry

"Fried parmesan starter and bread with pesto (complimentary) starters were delicious! The Short Ribs pasta dish was flavorful but the texture of the..."

Alicia Ji

"We went to Quattro at the recommendation of a local. The food was excellent. The service was good. The restaurant was packed, and they were still..."

Andrew Kelly

"The margarita pizza was pretty good. The lobster ravioli was tasty as well. Decent place in North End. $60 for two main dishes and a sparkling..."

Junky Mailhai

"Ended up at this place for dinner while walking through North End. My table had the spaghetti and meatballs, weekly special - chicken and rice soup,..."

D J

"Wanted an early lunch and this restaurant opens at 11 am other places around there open at 11:30. It s a medium size restaurant with the open fire..."

Tiaranad Gerjarusak

"Great place to eat in Boston. We had the fried mozzarella appetizer and the Margherita pizza. Both were delicious. The service was great and the head..."

Julie G

"Again, the linguine vongole didn't pass the 5 star test. Pricey but it's north end price. Hard to park but I parked anyway though street cleaning was..."

S Bobby Gerjarusak

"Last winter, walking in the North End, we saw chickens on a rotisserie behind a grill bar in a lovely, warm-looking, cozy restaurant at the corner of..."

Jon Burr

"Excellent dinner. I had spaghetti and meatballs. Excellent sauce, pasta perfectly cooked, and meatballs like my mom used to make. A friend had..."

Taryn Vian

"Tried a new place for a change. Made a reservation for a Saturday night. Was seated right away and greeted after a few minutes with water and bread...."

Chris Keenan

"overall good sat at bar for one to save tables for others clam pasta was good served on pan ! a plus for me ceasar salad with anchovies on..."

Tony Tran

"If you’re looking for a great place to bring a date and have excellent food then look no further. The eggplant parmigiana is a great appetizer..."

Alexander Cabral

"Went there on a Sunday night at around 21:00. We were immediately greeted by the manager at the door and were assigned a table very quickly. Shortly..."

Alex Lamarche

"My friend and I really enjoyed the drinks and food we had, absolutely delicious! Great customer service from the minute we walked in. They also..."

Shetal Patel

"The staff were awesome and the food was delicious! Our meals came out so quickly, which shows me that they’ve got a good team at this restaurant...."

Anna Elmer

Mike's Pastry

85/100 (15348 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Cheap Eats

"🍮🧁🍪Best Boston Cream Pie I've Ever Had🍮🧁🍪 Trying a good Boston Cream Pie should be on any itinerary of "things to do while..."

Casey Covel

"The pistachio cannoli was great! The lobster tail less so. Neither were too sweet, which I liked. The marzipan is absolutely fantastic…and hard to..."

Brad Swenson

"This is another place that has some great pastries and is located near Modern Pastry. Since I just had a cannoli from the other place, I wanted to..."

Charlie Te

"We seen people walking with “Mikes Pastry” boxes everywhere we had our trip to Boston. We had no idea of this pastry store so had to try. There..."

Myles Mannix

"This is definitely a must stop if you're in the Boston area, even if you're not a cannoli fan they have a variety of other deserts and treats. All..."

Mike Gallagher

"Freaking amazing! Hands down the best Cannolis I have had in my life. So so many options and they all sound so good that it was really hard to pick..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"So I don’t really even like Cannolis… but I loved these! Super yummy crust and flavorful filling. We enjoyed the hazelnut and chocolate chip. As..."

Rashae Williams

"This shop is so popular. Even with a line, the line moves fast. It is impressive how quickly the people work. There is so much dessert in this pastry..."

Lucy Liu

"I really like the cannolis at Mike's. They're delicious. On my last visit, the woman "helping" me asked if I wanted anything else after she put my..."

Bryan Stoops

"Great pastries and a decent price. Totally worth the wait for this staple of the Boston area. Lin goes fairly quick at this location and a large..."

Agustin Sandoval

Cantina Italiana

84/100 (2762 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best Italian meals I have had in America. A..."

Seán Farrell Moran

"On a busy Saturday night, as we entered overheard people saying there's an hour wait. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our server..."

Anne Barberia

"Yum yum yum yum yum yum......great place food people drinks....will be..."

Colleen Dodson

"Thank you, Omar and all the staff at Cantina, for an amazing dining experience on Christmas Eve! The food was amazing and the service was..."

Jeanne Baxter

"A pleasant dining experience. The staff is professional and courteous. The food was good, but didn't necessarily get blown away. Went on a Sunday..."

Jay J.R.

"Nice place! Every employee we encountered was pleasant and professional. Our server, Silvi, was attentive and personable. The bathroom was very..."

Rhonda Martin

"This is the oldest restaurant in that area, service was really good, ambience can get improved specially the booths, and maybe add a couple of..."

Paola Tomei

"A great place to go with family or friends!! A great atmosphere with plenty of room. Doesn’t feel crowded like some places. The staff was on point..."

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"Outstanding food and service. One of few that you can make a reservation, and they were right on time. I arrived 10 minutes before and they sat me..."

Frank Hathaway

"I can not say enough good things! We came at the wrong time for the reservation we had made, and they accommodated us! The service was spectacular..."

Chelsea Ackerman

"This place is IT! The service was amazing. “O” was our server and he was phenomenal. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious. Highly..."

Chris McCracken

"Food comes in decent size portion! Very good and they basically unlimited bread but it’s a bit dry and bland. Food took a bit longer than expected..."

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"Wanted authentic Italian, so we went to the North End Little Italy. We happened by Catalina Italian, and what a delight. Fresh homemade pasta and..."

Sheri Dunn-Ramsay

"Excellent service, great alcoholic beverages. Margaritas, side cars, martinis were delicious. And the food was delicious and will be coming back..."

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"From the reservation process online to the end of an amazing meal, 5 stars all around! Orazio was our server and he was FANTASTIC authentically..."

SJ M

"Amazing food and staff. Our waiter, Orazio, was top notch! Thanks for a great..."

Scott Chapman

"I went to the Cantina on Hanover Street for Father’s Day. There were six of us. The service was attentive without being overbearing. They explained..."

Stephen Sedman

"Delicious!!! So filling! Had the bombolotti alla bolognese - such HUGE PORTIONS!! Service was A+ and you definitley need a resi for big groups...."

Lizzie G

"Amazing food, our waitress was lovely and it was an all around wonderful..."

Louise Lesser

"5/28/2023 My food was awesome, really enjoyed bombolotti pasta. The bar tender was nice and took good care of us mostly but he was basically taking..."

Aaron Prohaska

Neptune Oyster

84/100 (7023 ratings)

Spanish Octopus Marcona

Seared Georges Bank Scallops

Wellfleet Clam Chowder

"Must try lobster roll and oysters! It's a small restaurant so wait is a must and they do not take reservations. I came to dine as a single person so..."

Flora L

"You need to know we almost came back for a second visit :o The oyster selection from the raw bar had good variety from the east coast - briny, sweet..."

Andre Chin

"We were visiting from LA and came here for the oysters. They had a great selection, and all were delicious. On top of a whole bunch of oysters, we..."

Artin Teymourian

"Waited an hour to get in, and the inside is quite small and crowded so a lot of the tables are shared. The clam chowder was good, but the lobster..."

Jennifer Luther Thomas

"The Legendary Neptunes did not disappoint. Fresh raw bar and their lobster rolls are fantastic. Piles of buttered lobster chunks on their roll,..."

Arvin Barrera

"The lobster roll was good and came with a big portion of fries but it was almost $40 The oysters were good too but the highlight was the mussels with..."

Leopoldo Gracia

"Great selection of oysters. We enjoyed sitting at the bar overlooking the street and watching them plate oysters, and once we got there I wish we..."

Ben DeHaven (Haven Realty)

"This came very recommended by everyone I spoke too so I had high expectations. The oysters and lobster roll were nice and fresh. The scallop crudo..."

Liane

"Quintessential oyster place in Boston, our second visit here and still amazing. The one downside is the wait time, expect to wait 1-2 hours if you..."

Abhishek B

"❗️believe the hype❗️ All of the reviews and hype about this restaurant is well deserved. Waited in line for 1 solid hour. I was looking for..."

darcy schober

"Really enjoyable. My first taste of lobster roll and didn't disappoint! I queued for about 15 or so minutes to get in at 1245ish on a Saturday..."

Richard Ellison

"Just wow. It really lives up to the hype. I got the lobster roll there and I nearly shed a tear it was so good. I 10/10 recommend this place. I..."

Jenna Osborne

"Fantastic food and experience. My first lobster 🦞 roll was filled with sweet lobster chunks and the salad dressing on the arugula salad that was..."

Georgia Ipsen

"Tiny bar, no reservations, but worth the wait. Every dish I've had here has been exceptional: the oysters with house mignonette, the fried Ipswich..."

Mackers

"Easily and I mean easily the best seafood in Boston. The scallop crudo was out of this world, and the soft shell crabs that had been pan fried were..."

Josh Barouh

"The wait is worth it! A party of 2, waited about 45 minutes to be seated. Small but very vibrant restaurant with nice waitstaff and the food is..."

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Caffe Paradiso

84/100 (1628 ratings)

Award Winning Cannoli

Ice Cream

Affocato with Choice of Liqueur

Gelato

Cappuccino Cookies & Cream Vanilla Gelato

Wheelchair Accessible

"A very busy intimate Italian Cafe. The Espresso Dupio and Pistachio sponge cake was phenomenal! This is a must stop in Boston if you are visiting! ..."

Bich Nguyen

"I came here for cocktails with a few friends. We ordered the espresso martini, lemon drop martini, and pistachio martini. All were very good. Credit..."

Jaye Aster Broder

"Great little spot to walk in for a coffee, cannoli, or gelato in the north end. It's a bit dated and my latte was just so-so, but the cannolis are..."

Morgan Mitchell

"The award winning pistachio martini was worth the hype. They put a scoop of homemade pistachio gelato for a garnish. Cannolis were fresh. This place..."

C Gracely

"It tastes so good! But 15 dollars tiramisu is a bit expensive, anyway my mom likes it..."

guess secret

"Delicious ice-cream, pastries were great! My latte wasn't good. The affogato were very..."

Alexander Shyshla

"This is one of my husband and my's favorite stops when in the North End. On our second trip here (a month later), upon ordering, we were pleasantly..."

Ashley Auger

"Just what I needed. I was on a walking day trip and wanted a place to rest a bit for a bite and some coffee. Patient attentive staff. Calm open..."

David Devaldivielso

"Wonderful Pistachio cake with great pairs of coffee. While quite busy, I believe the waiter could have at least checked on us once at the end when we..."

William Wakefield

"Tiramisu is delicious! Lemon drop and Espresso martinis are so good. Great service! We had a wonderful time celebrating our..."

Kerri Ricci

"Nice ambiance for coffee, pastries, drinks with friends. Small space and tables packed in. You can smell the stranger next to you and hear their life..."

Juma Nyumba

"I tried the Salted Caramel Gelato. It was AMAZING. If anyone asked me what the best Gelato place I've been to, I would say it's this place. My..."

Jack Tieken

"This was such a cute place to duck into and have a cold drink on a hot day! The sangria hit the spot, so good! Really cool that they had the front..."

Zabrina Pearson

"Very much an authentic and classic Italian cafe. Stop in here if you want a quick pick me up. This is best suited for a coffee, drink, alcoholic..."

MrHurch

"I just adore this cafe! The gelato is wonderful rivals what I’ve had in Italy. Coffee is strong and made just..."

Lissa Giosi

"Authentic Italian ambience, and delicious drinks, pastries! I ordered a Cafe mocha and a regular iced coffee, along with Ricotta Pistachio and Berry..."

Gourav Shenoy

Carlo's Cucina Italiana

84/100 (1982 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Decided to check this place out based on the reviews. Well it did not disappoint. We were able to snag a parking spot a block away and were shocked..."

Oscar

"Alright, if you want some of the best Italian food, you gotta stop by here. Place gets packed in the evening so make sure to snag your spot early...."

Wiaczeslaw Kubarev

"Great little spot near Boston College. We stopped by based on the reviews and it lived up to our expectations. The food was exceptional and true..."

Joseph Colossale

"Small and loud place - just like in Bella Italia. As a European always hard to find authentic tasting European cuisines in the US. This place did..."

Florian S

"It's a cozy little place, but we loved every bite of all the dishes we ordered. Bruschetta was simple but filled with olive oil. Gnocchi spezzatino..."

Sukanya Saha

"I absolutely love this place!! The appetizers and entrees are always generous on portions. The prices are great and the flavors are wonderful!! This..."

B Noble

"Went in here on a Friday night waited about 5 minutes to get seated. Was pleasantly surprised. Got the chicken parm, salmon on a bed of Alfredo..."

Hope Pettengill

"If I could give this 100 stars, I would. Food was delicious, service was top notch, and the pricing was so affordable. We left fat and happy..."

Christine Leggett

"My favorite Italian restaurant in the Boston area, and it's not even in the North End! You will find very comforting dishes with generous portions,..."

Christian TQ

"Very very good food I ordered a pasta and it was real good !! The 4 stars are just because they could rearrange the place to make it look nicer ! The..."

G Eats

"I grew up in a historically Italian neighborhood, and my grandfather was a north end resident for 92 years, I can say this is some of the best..."

Nick DeSouza

"The best Italian in Allston! Service is fantastic the guys here are so nice. Delicious pasta and the best, creamiest pesto. Portions are gigantic...."

Madison Marano

"Carlo’s was great. Cramped and crowded, but excellent food and service! Worth the wait and the noise!..."

Paul Malagrifa

"What a jewel of a jewel of a restaurant! Don't let the earthy atmosphere turn you off because the food was outrageously delicious! The portions..."

Susan Milazzo

"The Food! Fresh, homemade Italian! This small jewel is a place to go. Nice size portions, the flavors are unique, and the meats cooked to..."

Mike Moran

"HUGE portions and great pricing! Definitely check this place out. Chicken Parm is..."

Shawn Hurst

"Honestly, it was the best Italian food that I've ever had. You can tell everything is homemade. The service was great, and so was the food. Highly..."

Henry

"The staff is 5 stars. The property is old. The Food is realistically a 3 for Italian. I’m worried that this restaurant will be swolloded by Asian..."

Chris Kolacz

"A gem in the neighborhood... I have been coming to Carlo’s for the past 3 years. I enjoy eating here! The chicken saltimbocca is my absolute..."

Kaela DeAngelis

Antonio's

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food! Typical Italian/American food. Our starter of mozzarella, prosciutto & tomatoes was excellent! Very fresh. My Chicken Parmigiana was..."

Amanda Merhige

"Excellent lunch offerings. The plates are well stocked for the price you pay. Highly recommend if you are near Mass General and would like an..."

Kevin Martins

"Very good Italian food. The eggplant was really good and the sauce was well balanced. The clams in white sauce were delicious, tender and well..."

Rebecca Gonzalez

"After spending all day in the ER at Mass General, my 3 gal pals and I were starving. I googled restaurants near me and found Antonio’s was a mere..."

Mell Ribeiro

"1st time in Boston, and we ended up in Antonio's. It's a very small place, and sadly there was a birthday party that night. They made it almost..."

K. de la Vega

"The service was excellent and the wait for food was quite reasonable. The food itself tasted great, especially the bruschetta appetizer we got. The..."

Ayon Ibrahim

"Very good food and friendly service! Large portions and reasonably priced drinks. Gave us a home like hospitality dining experience, will be visiting..."

Maya Shen

"A friend visited from California because his brother was having surgery at MGH, and this restaurant is located right across the street. The menu was..."

Calvin Walker

"I am reluctant to share this restaurant on a review as in my selfish way I don't want it to get bigger. This intimate restaurant is all killer and no..."

Mike C

"This was exactly what we hoped for when we went on the hunt for an authentic little Italian place. The food was great, and while the place isn’t..."

Melony Trementozzi

"Amazing dinner experience here. First time in Boston. The reviews don’t lie. This place is really full of love, you can feel it from the service to..."

Jac

"I’ve been eating here over 20 years and it’s still my favorite dining experience in Boston. The food is ALWAYS amazing. It’s cozy ambiance is..."

Elizabeth Garcia

The Daily Catch North End

83/100 (3154 ratings)

"The best seafood pasta that I've ever had. I had the Swordfish with a side of ink pasta and I was astounded. I've eaten a lot of pasta dishes, and..."

Brian Farmar

"Phenomenal food!! We wait for a bit in line (I did not know this is the original location and the waterfront location has less people/is bigger/takes..."

Cynthia M

"This place had “Anthony Bourdain” written all over it. Figuratively, not literaly. I don’t know if he’s ever been. But this restaurant is a..."

Samm Bracey

"Tiny place, but well worth the wait! They were very professional about my dairy allergy, and clear about what menu items I could have. They're white..."

Meri Slaughter

"The food is absolutely amazing! Really fun place to eat at. Cash only and no reservations. Get there early. Very Very small. That's part of..."

Alex Kruse

"2 hours line to get in, Saturday night. Crazy. As we got in, can tell the staff wasn’t really happy because some customers didn’t follow the..."

Alice Wang

"So delicious! Remember it’s cash only 🤓 We had calamari as a starter and they were amazing. I had a Alfredo which was one of the best pastas..."

Julia Kokholm

"Stepping into this hidden gem feels like being transported to Italy itself. Despite the extended waiting times, which can hover around an hour, every..."

Yoku Sashida

"The food is very good-my lobster fra diavolo was good and the food of the other people in the restaurant that I saw was as well. If you come here you..."

Brian Gill

"This is my 3rd time here. They are very consistent with their food. It’s such an amazing experience when your taste buds are pleased. The wait is..."

Faye B

"Love! Love!!!!. The dishes are delicious! I've had most! Quick service, mind blowing..."

Georgia Panagiotakos

"Wait in line for more than an hour to get seated. It’s a tiny place with limited seats. Lobster Fra Diavolo was good. Cash only just like many..."

Mark Chiang

"Pasta was phenomenal. Service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is tiny, sitting shoulder to shoulder. Oh and cash..."

Nooniecorn ɞ͡ɞ

"One of the most beautiful and tasty spaghetti I have tasted in life. I came here long ago and seems like their chef is still the same person! I love..."

Pack 50 Milk Street

"If you’re looking for a dimly lit, romantic, quiet, white table cloth, fancy dinner, then don’t go there. If you’re looking for good, simple,..."

Omar Darwish

Eataly Boston

83/100 (4746 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Totally fun place with a vast array of gourmet food products for purchase. Fresh and packaged cheeses and meats are plentiful. You'll find olive oils..."

nancy F.

"Amazing Italian Market with a huge variety of options for all your culinary needs. Great gelato , tasty food, amazing sweets & bakery. Phenomenal..."

Xiomari Caban Garcia

"Nice collection of items for Italian cuisine. Wonderful foods. We had a pizza and a pasta, which were amazing (especially the..."

Lim Heo

"This restaurant is at a shopping center, part of a food market - very nice atmosphere, good food, nice cocktails and drinks but expensive for what..."

Invest In Greece

"Love this place and can’t wait to hit the one in Miami. Such a cool experience to wander through the store and check out all the different..."

Steve McDaniel

"I had really high expectations because gelato in Eataly would be amazing, but I think it was just okay. Mint stracciatella was delicious. I haven't..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"Stayed in Boston for five days and came here almost everyday! Dinner on Terra was lovely, had one of their pizzas for lunch, gelato for dessert and..."

Maria Z

"Food was awesome! Went with a large party and had great service and an overall wonderful experience. Was great to enjoy good food, drinks and friends..."

Matthew Jones

"Good food and service …. The location is fantastic above the store with windows facing the prudential tower. In the summer outside deck is..."

Marco Ugolotti

"Very crowded, loud, and expensive. Lines for all of the food stalls. The checkout cashier's for the grocery section were good, quick and helpful, but..."

Charlotte Osborn

"Great place! Lots of shops and restaurants. Can't wait to try the products!! Restaurant food options were..."

Cristina Stan

"Eataly is not just a normal store. It's made up of many sections that are Italian inspired. They have coffee, dessert, meat, cheese, gelato, grocery,..."

David Taylor

"Such a food idea to have a food court inside a grocery store! Authentic Italian food. Each stand made something specific. Italian pizza, Gelato,..."

Anne Mandell

"I love visiting the Boston Eataly when I’m in the area. There’s a vast selection of imported Italian specialty items and hard-to-find wines, like..."

Janine Cappello

"Great store for authentic Italian fare. Very excited to try their world famous cacio e pepe and seafood linguine. Was very happy with both. And..."

Hazel Sun

"First time to Terra in Eataly. There were 5 of us. We opted for the multicolored special for $60/head. The food was plentiful and tasty. The waiter..."

Rolf Brekken

"Wow - this pizza was so fresh and delicious! I really enjoyed walking around and looking at all the food options and different..."

Anna Otis

Giacomo

82/100 (5196 ratings)

"The food was delicious and a perfect blend of authentic Italian food and Boston’s seafood! My friends and I came here for my partner’s birthday..."

Jessica Van Eggelpoel

"After eating here I realized I've never eaten good calamari in my life. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly and came out quickly. I was..."

Jonathan Leibovich

"This place was our savior on Friday night. We had a reservation for the restaurant across the street and showed up early, but there were people who..."

Maya Batat

Luv to Travel

"Came here about 5 years ago but just came across the photos and realized I never left a review! The food was incredible. We came when doors opened..."

G E

"Cash only restaurant that serves good and authentic Italian cuisine. Seafood are their strongest suit and the experience could be better if our..."

PHILLFS

"It was the best pasta I’ve ever had in my life!!! I ordered DiMare and my husband had lobster fusilli. Both of them were excellent with their..."

Meltem Tuncay

"Amazing food and atmosphere. Well worth the wait in line. We all had something different and it was delicious! Shrimp, scallop and broccoli..."

Thersa Carlson

"The food: absolutely frikin’ stellar, the seafood was BOMB. And for a very decent price too! The waitress: scary AF and hates tourists. I felt..."

Jren

"Small quaint place. Seating up and down stairs. Waiter was great. Food was delicious. Seafood alfredo and veal. A very generous portion of veal ...."

Robin Tobin

La Summa Ristorante

82/100 (1686 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Romantic and cozy atmosphere with generous portions! The Arincini was delicious: would highly recommend this appetizer! The Chicken Parmesan was..."

Alicia Ji

"Walking in to La Summa feels like walking into an Italian Nonna's home. Its cozy, romantic, and intimate atmosphere invites you to sit down and enjoy..."

Rachel

"Closed Mondays- forgot about the Main Street. It’s packed you have to wait in line. J/k those restaurants are good but this one has been so goo to..."

Ricardo Figueroa

"I loved the fact that there was a gluten free menu! My gluten free penne with vegetables & garlic and oil sauce was delicious! My husband thoroughly..."

Melly G

"Amazing restaurant! We ordered the pappardelle e melanzane and the salsiccia - italian sausage, both plates were delicious. The service is always..."

Tai Perkins

"Very classic white table cloth Italian American spot. The food was enjoyable, tasty and huge portions. Cant go wrong with the chicken parm that comes..."

Veronica Cianfarani

"The food, service, atmosphere and prices were great! I literally don’t have any negative things to say about it! haha La Summa is perfect spot for..."

Jhenssen Vega

"My Family and I had a wonderful dinner at La Summa this evening. From the delicious food and holiday decor, to the wonderful servers and the..."

Christina Cohen

"A small family run Italian restaurant In North End. We ordered House Special and Vegetarian penne with olive oil n garlic with veggies. We had a..."

Traveling With Spice

"Nice spot for dinner. The arancini were really really good, they had a good texture & tasted great. Shrimp with zucchini and broccoli was fresh and..."

Brian Vickery

Bacco Ristorante & Bar

"It's a great restaurant with good food. My only complaint is that all the tables are so so so sticky. And apparently the server said all tables are..."

Archana Sondhi

"This place was awesome. It’s very rare that i go out to nicer places like this but it makes it all worth it. We went during the boston dine out and..."

Jared Leazott

"The best thing about this restaurant is the balcony-side seating. The second best thing is the calamari, it was our favorite from the 3 appetizers..."

Zeynep Beliz Oktay

"Great for a date night! Still early in my exploration of north end restaurants but this definitely set the standard. The wait staff was incredibly..."

Vincent Cheung

"What you would expect from a North End restaurant. The calamari was okay— I felt like it could’ve been less salty and emphasized the squid more...."

Sarah Wang

"Excellent since the second we stepped in! Service amazing, food incredible and drinks 100/10. Definitely..."

Martha Galvez

"To: Kitchen Team & Mateo I had the privilege to work here 9-10yrs ago. Back then the food quality and service experience was the highest. Today that..."

Álvaro Fuentes

"The whole experience from start to finish was amazing. The spicy garlic calamari was light and delicate with a delicious flavor. Both our main..."

Gloria Brewer

"Husband and I decided to try this corner spot as the ambiance coming out the windows looked so inviting. We both got the seafood specials for the..."

diann guthrie

"Thoroughly enjoyed the meal here the other night with a group of friends. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay and porcini ravioli. The espresso martinis..."

Mike Seaman

"The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun. The service was very professional, on time and friendly. I would recommend this restaurant to..."

Noe

"Excellent service and food! Every dish was presented beautifully and the food tasted..."

Sarah Lu

"One of my new favorites in the North End - a great place for a date night. Went here on a warm early summer day and got a table in one of the many..."

John B

"I want to fist start out by saying the food, atmosphere and service were all very good, and their regular prices are reasonable for the North End. I..."

David Scott

"Open air seatings available, with bar area downstairs. Service was good. Pasta and risotto's various seafood was a mix, the shrimps and scallops..."

Tammy Liu

"An Italian-American place in the North End, serving classic seafood dishes. The calamari is good - the breading is textbook and the squid has the..."

Alan

"Got the chicken carbonara, it was good but there’s probably better pasta dishes in the north end. The ambiance with a partial indoor outdoor vibe..."

Sabrina Chen

"This place was amazing and our servers were a trainy and the master and they were just fantastic! Food is SO good! I had the butternut squash..."

Cindy Lavertu

Prezza

82/100 (2908 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Contemporary restaurant, tends to get overcrowded but overall there is a reasonably distance between the tables and allows for privacy. The ambience..."

J • B •

"Fantastic spot on the North end. Better than any other spots we have ate at. Had egg yolk ravioli, mushroom soup, crudo(December only 7 fishes..."

Gregg Bilotta

"Food was delicious, server was attentive and support staff was on top of things. Espresso martini was weak, it didn't live up to the hype on the..."

Marie Mayotte

"This is one of the best Italian restaurants I have, and will have ever eaten at! I ordered a chicken dish with mash potatoes and asparagus. It was..."

Charne Ellis

"You can't get better Italian food anywhere in the world. The service was impeccable. We had a wonderful table. The atmosphere was warm. So much..."

Steven Almonte

"Booked large table for company holiday dinner. Brittany, assistant GM, was a total pro to work with. Somehow I messed up my headcount and we were..."

b c

"One of the top 3 north end restaurants - in my book. They are really friendly and genuinely interested in making sure you have a great experience. Go..."

Ajith Vasudevan

"Amazing portions. So worth the price. Extensive wine list. We loved this place. Had the butternut squash..."

Julia Mayhew

"Cozy and intimate Italian restaurant with great seafood and steak dishes. Recently took a visit for my friend’s birthday. We forgot to make a..."

Jea Kim

"Really delicious food. Definitely not cheap, but for a special occasion, this place is worth it. I've taken family here when they visit, and it's..."

Jeremy Guillette

"This place is a solid reason to visit the North End of Boston. The service is amazing and the food unreal. Their pasta could be some of the best in..."

Sol Tucker

"We had a great dinner here. It is upscale but laid back. Service was friendly. To start, the cocktails are great and wine selection reasonably..."

Christopher Frey

"I’ve had many spectacular dining experiences, but this might just be the best yet. Pure chance that we walked by and found the last two seats at..."

Eilidh Anne

"Had Oysters, very good quality well prepared and arranged. Though they don’t offer oysters take out cause they open and spill over but they did..."

Imran Muhammad

"This was our first dinner out in Boston and it did not disappoint! The Scallops were perfection and our waiter was attentive, kind and offered us 2..."

Samantha Dallas

"Cute romantic eatery in north end. Highly recommend trying the mushroom risotto and the creme brûlée. Also, FYI, the Bucatini was not a white..."

J Cha

"Went here with some colleagues being recommended by another restaurant. Overall, we were happy with the meal. The crispy shrimp was surprisingly..."

Gilbert Tseng

"I firmly believe this is the best restaurant in the North End. Food and wine is phenomenal and Liz makes every visit extra special. Prezza is a step..."

Mango Tango

Ristorante Saraceno

82/100 (1880 ratings)

Tortellini Ai Formaggi

Gnocchi Alla Napoletana

Pesto

Calamares

Gamberi Alla Carbonara

Fish

Gamberi Scampi

Antipasti

Eggplant & Veal Parmigiana

Ossobuco

Lasagna Al Forno Della Casa

"Overall this was a very good experience and I would go back. We had a reservation and were greeted warmly and sat promptly. I was initially..."

Jennifer Banks Oldfield

"We loved this restaurant! They sat us on the second floor which was so charming and lovely - it was quite cozy up there - a very nice treat after a..."

Michele Koester

"Food was amazing! One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to! If you go, definitely ask to be seated downstairs. It’s beautiful! Blue..."

Autumn Mallett

"Great food. Great service. Very clean. I love the Italian atmosphere. Reminds me of being with my family. I will 100% go back. I can not wait to go..."

Ashley Fagnant

"Classic North end spot. Went on my first date with my girlfriend 8 years ago, and same quality today. Service was somewhat poor. Brought parm and..."

Kevin Biancamano

"I've eaten here several times in the past. I do indeed like going here as I have never had a problem getting a table. The food is pretty good, and..."

molloni molloni

"After many years living in Texas I was able to return to Boston to enjoy a day-after-Christmas respite. Despite the horrible recent reviews I found..."

Douglas Wood

"In from Galveston TX. Great service from Jose. Food was great. Awesome table in the..."

Donald Legate

"Pros.. It's one of those places where the owner is there checking up on ya and taking care of his paying customers. He really cares and makes an..."

Juan Mesa

"We celebrated our 35th anniversary by going to Boston. Found this gem and had a great conversation with Frank at Saraceno. Plan to go back and learn..."

Melissa wilbanks

"Wonderful service, wonderful food, and the waiter recommended some wonderful wine. Neither Cheaper nor more expensive than most other places in the..."

Charlie Daigle

"This cute Italian eatery is full of surprises. A start with a walk up to the third floor, romantic dining room set a good mood for the evening. It's..."

Daniel A

"This has always been our favorite place to get Italian food in the north end. It's all delicious! We love the food and the atmosphere. Small, ..."

Leisa Neal

"Lots of tasty pasta options and lunch specials, service was fast and the number of regulars is a testament to the quality of this veteran restaurant...."

Pechluck Laskey

Jeveli's Restaurant

82/100 (2010 ratings)

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Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"The staff is really nice and friendly. The decorate is on point. Food is good but my shrimp cocktail was not..."

Steven Nguyen

"Friendly staff, decent late night menu. Veal parmigiani was great! Could use a little more for a beer..."

Brandon Beck

"I had the stuffed mushrooms and lobster bake delivered to my hotel. The food was warm when delivered and came in a timely manner. They included fresh..."

Matt Quinn

"Food was OK. Customer service was good. I had the lobster ravioli it wasn't as hot as it could be. Sauce was good but the ravioli itself was just..."

Tommy Vo

"The best Italian food in..."

Alfonso Perfferle

"Had some ziti with Italian sausages....it hit the spot after being out of the country for 10 days. There isn't much to eat in Chelsea but this place..."

Dave Sullivan

"Fantastic. Was there was 2 kids, staff were Brill. Food was fantastic. Even had a dogy bag leaving it was so much..."

Anthony Curran

Strega Italiano Seaport

81/100 (1618 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"You can find Strega Waterfront at 1 Marina Park Drive (56 Northern Ave via GPS), Boston, MA 02210 right on the water. The restaurant is at the..."

John Eaton

"The service was fantastic and the food was great. The server was able to tell me everything I could eat being an egg and fish-free vegetarian. I will..."

Tahnee

"Homemade pasta!. Great homemade pasta. Delicious olive bread with rich olive oil. Caprese salad was awesome. Seems to be a popular after work hangout..."

Jennifer

"Romantic, Elegant and Comfortable are 3 words I would describe my experience. The staff was attentive, friendly, and couldn't do enough for us! The..."

Joe Tringale

"There is a retro Hollywood feel to Strega with black and white old Italian movies mutely playing in the background and a sense of being a bit over..."

Tracey @LifeFoodWine

"Great service and location in seaport. Food was great, but the sirloin could be better. A little on the grainier side. Octopus was great, cooked..."

Silas C

"November 2023: Stopped by for dinner and was seated in the dining room. We started with the frito misto and the tomato carpaccio for our starters...."

Ken Wong

"We went here for a birthday celebration. Excellent appetizers, main courses, and desserts. The wait staff was amazingly attentive and accommodating...."

James Mize

"Delicious food paired with 5 star service! The staff at this place is phenomenal, specially John. Great atmosphere for any special ocassion. For..."

Miguelina Peralta (Miggy)

"Love, love, love! Andi was our server he was so accommodating! Everyone was. They all took pics of our group like they were happy to do it. We were..."

Akilah Patalla

"We were given the private room in the back for a group of 8. My lobster ravioli was perfect. The sauce was fantastic. I loved it. My friends all..."

AJ Wilson

"Our evening here was wonderful! We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary, they were so thoughtful and served us complimentary champagne to..."

Elizabeth Liberacki

"The food was great and delicious. My drink was empty three times but they kept my water full. Go figure. Enjoyed my Bolognese. Had to ask for a pen..."

Wayne Ferguson

"This place is amazing. The staff is soo incredibly nice and the drinks are fantastic!!! The tabe bread is sooooooo good I couldn't stop eating it...."

Kat Dvorak

"Very delicious and the service is very elegant 👌 Food is..."

Roy Mazraani

Capo Restaurant

81/100 (3822 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"We enjoyed dinner. It wasn't wow amazing. But it was good. Fresh bread. Home made pasts. Big menu with a lot of variety items. We ordered duck..."

Elina Uriaev

"Amazing service and gluten-free food that you wouldn't be able to tell is gluten-free unless they told you. The best Italian restaurant I have ever..."

Robert Witten

"Good but not amazing Italian food. The only dish our group tried that was exceptional was the lobster gnocchi. The rigatoni bolognese was also pretty..."

Nancy

"Today we decided to have dinner at Capo and I can just say that it was a great decision! The service and the atmosphere is very nice, clean and..."

Melissa Teeter

"Definitely will be coming back, the atmosphere was great I loved the vibe of the building and we had great service from our server Cat. Food and..."

Macy Jones

"Wow! We went to Sinatra Sunday for our wedding anniversary and can't say enough. Rick DiMare and the Ron Poster Trio were fantastic, from the Sinatra..."

Paul Mallia

"I went on Tuesday (Gluten Free Night). It was beyond amazing, to be able to sit down and pick from an entire menu and know the food is safe! Bread..."

Geina Tharp

"My sister and I made the trek from CT for gluten-free Tuesday, and it was well worth the 2-hour drive. The polenta cakes were a highlight,..."

A Baker

"I really enjoyed Capo, minus a few minor gripes. Much like their Southie sister restaurant Lincoln, the restaurant is both beautiful and cavernous...."

Darren Smith

"Nice Italian restaurant. Large space that delivers good food and service. Two main bars with a lower level for performances. Wood fired oven for..."

Mark LoGiurato

"We came here after a team meeting. The atmosphere is very nice. With the front half of the restaurant brighter for friend gathering or business..."

Ray

"Dinner at Capo was good. Great food and great atmosphere. Almost the perfect night until a bouncer took a drum stick that the band gave me… very..."

Caroline Carlton

"Had a great first experience at Capo the other night. Sophie was our waitress and she was wonderful in every way. She was attentive but not..."

Jenna Vanessa

"Came here without a reservation on a Sunday night with my bf and was seated immediately so they get 5/5 in my book. I was impressed with the portion..."

Kate Doan

"Delicious food and great service. The restaurant is very spacious, my friend and I were seated in the back by the fireplace. We couldn’t decide..."

Jess Reyes

"Capo is a 10 out of 10!! Every single time. My favorite place, and I’ve been around 100 times. Yes, 100. The food is all homemade, pasta homemade,..."

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