Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
One of the best Italian restaurants in America. I have been dining there and entertaining family and friends since it opened many years ago. Always outstanding. Try the Fettuccini Positano!
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Antico Forno
93 Salem StOne of the best Italian restaurants in America. I have been dining there and entertaining family and friends since it opened many years ago. Always outstanding. Try the Fettuccini Positano!
Best breakfast in the North End hands down. Anthony and his mother cook fresh breakfast and lunch to order and get you in and out quick. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
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Anthony's Café
252 Commercial StreetBest breakfast in the North End hands down. Anthony and his mother cook fresh breakfast and lunch to order and get you in and out quick. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
You better get there before noon, otherwise you'll be in the line out the door! Traditional Sicilian street food, pizza, arancini (rice balls) and other delicacies that are budget friendly.
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Galleria Umberto
289 Hanover StYou better get there before noon, otherwise you'll be in the line out the door! Traditional Sicilian street food, pizza, arancini (rice balls) and other delicacies that are budget friendly.
I know what you're thinking, this is not an Italian restaurant, but it is one of the best places to get Chinese, Sushi and other Pan-Asian dishes you will not find on any other menu in Boston.
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Billy Tse
240 Commercial StreetI know what you're thinking, this is not an Italian restaurant, but it is one of the best places to get Chinese, Sushi and other Pan-Asian dishes you will not find on any other menu in Boston.
Some of the most authentic Italian pastry in the city. Ricotta Pie is one of my favorites, but don't be afraid to try other pasteries, because they are all made fresh!
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Modern Pastry.
257 Hanover StSome of the most authentic Italian pastry in the city. Ricotta Pie is one of my favorites, but don't be afraid to try other pasteries, because they are all made fresh!
Tried and true. A North End institution and some of the best Cioppino in town! Gnocci Spezzatino is another favorite of mine made with fresh veal, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes.
Lo Conte's
114-116 Salem StTried and true. A North End institution and some of the best Cioppino in town! Gnocci Spezzatino is another favorite of mine made with fresh veal, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is no ordinary bar. Here, you'll get better Italian food than in most other restaurants. The atmosphere is casual, but sophisticated at the same time. Some of the best All'Amatriciana I have had.
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Beneventos
111 Salem StThis is no ordinary bar. Here, you'll get better Italian food than in most other restaurants. The atmosphere is casual, but sophisticated at the same time. Some of the best All'Amatriciana I have had.
Essentials
Gaetano has the best Italian imported products in all of the North End. From fresh Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and they fly in fresh Mozzeralla di Bufala from Campania.
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Salumeria Italiana
151 Richmond StGaetano has the best Italian imported products in all of the North End. From fresh Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma and they fly in fresh Mozzeralla di Bufala from Campania.
Bobby runs one of the oldest stores in all of Boston. Known for their custom roasted coffee beans and wide variety of herbs and spices. Not to be missed!
Polcari’s Coffee
105 Salem StBobby runs one of the oldest stores in all of Boston. Known for their custom roasted coffee beans and wide variety of herbs and spices. Not to be missed!
Italian butcher with the best house-made sausages and other meats hand-cut and trimmed to order.
Sulmona Meat Market
32 Parmenter StItalian butcher with the best house-made sausages and other meats hand-cut and trimmed to order.
Artisan breads, stuffed with prosciutto and other herbs. It's down a narrow alley, and down a flight of stairs. A true gem quality find.
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Bricco
241 Hanover StArtisan breads, stuffed with prosciutto and other herbs. It's down a narrow alley, and down a flight of stairs. A true gem quality find.
You can't beat the Sfogliatella here! They also have been voted "Boston's Best Cannoli!" Small, unassuming store, but don't let that fool you--you'll be glad you tried this place.
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Maria's Pastry Shop
46 Cross StYou can't beat the Sfogliatella here! They also have been voted "Boston's Best Cannoli!" Small, unassuming store, but don't let that fool you--you'll be glad you tried this place.
Everything Else
One of the North End's oldest traditional Italian bakeries. Some of the best pizza too! Right around the corner from you!
Parziale's Bakery
80 Prince StOne of the North End's oldest traditional Italian bakeries. Some of the best pizza too! Right around the corner from you!
If it's late and you're still hungry, head to Bova's--they are open all night and have pizza, calzones, and a wide selection of breads, desserts and some of the best carrot cake around.
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Bova's Bakery
134 Salem StIf it's late and you're still hungry, head to Bova's--they are open all night and have pizza, calzones, and a wide selection of breads, desserts and some of the best carrot cake around.