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1. Ciao Roma
4.8
Exceptional(1071)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 61 times today
Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.
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2. Riccardo's
4.5
Awesome(2752)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 29 times today
Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime. In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.
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3. Bricco
4.6
Exceptional(6099)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 97 times today
Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.
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4. Forcella
4.7
Exceptional(969)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 16 times today
Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.”The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, ribeye, round out the menu.
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5. Lucca North End
4.6
Exceptional(3662)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 36 times today
Lucca has become one of the most talked about restaurants in Boston. Zagat survey named them, Best New Italian Restaurant and they won a coveted Best of Boston award for their elegant and lively bar. They are also the recipient of the Wine Spectator award of excellence with distinction. Whether you join them for a relaxing dining experience or a little later for cocktails and to sample their late night menu, you will be won over by Lucca's elegant charm and warm ambiance.
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6. Tresca
4.8
Exceptional(4212)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 61 times today
In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.
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7. Mare
4.7
Exceptional(2947)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 52 times today
Mare is a cozy Italian seafood restaurant, as noted in multiple reviews. Patrons have described it as having a 'relaxing atmosphere', 'nice ambiance', and an overall 'upscale yet comfortable' setting. Many reviews highlight the outdoor seating with a fire, creating a romantic and sophisticated setting. The restaurant is also praised for its 'great food and service', further enhancing the cozy and welcoming atmosphere.
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8. Arya Trattoria
4.6
Exceptional(2767)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 37 times today
Located in Boston's historic North End, Arya Trattoria features a mix of modern and old world Italian cuisine while paying homage to Massimo family roots from abruzzi influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meats, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like limoncello marinated shrimp, Cavetelli con Agnello, and massimo's grandmother's Porchetta
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9. Silver Dove Afternoon Tea
4.8
Exceptional(535)
Price: Expensive
• Afternoon Tea • Faneuil Hall
Booked 39 times today
Silver Dove Afternoon Tea is a full service tearoom in Downtown Boston specializing in English style afternoon tea service. Steps from Government Center and the Freedom Trail, an experience at Silver Dove includes a pot of tea and a curated selection of finger foods. The food is a set menu and fixed price consisting of a variety of finger sandwiches, savory canapés, cakes, scones, macarons and other pastries which rotate seasonally.We offer 90 minute reservations for afternoon tea Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are available up to six weeks in advance. We can accommodate parties of up to six guests on weekends, and parties of up to twelve guests Wednesday through Friday.We serve a wide selection of teas and herbal infusions from around the world and of various styles. We also provide a selection of craft cocktails and mocktails, as well as sparkling and still wines. Our kitchen is completely gluten free (and oat free). We are independently owned and operated.
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10. Villa Francesca
4.3
Awesome(1962)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 7 times today
Ristorante Villa Francesca, in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts, is the brain child of Guglielmo Ranauro. Through his desire for perfection and pure love of the Italian cuisine, Guglielmo created Villa Francesca over thirty years ago. He bestowed the name Francesca after his mother, never forgetting the love and wonderful food she always provided while growing up just across the street from the restaurant. Villa Francesca boasts over 160 wine selections, and has received the prestigious Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator awards since 2007. You've got to try the raw bar!
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  • Jeff
    Greater Boston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This is a busy, bustling place on a Saturday night but the despite the crowd it's still quiet and efficient enough to offer a very pleasant experience. The food and service are very good. Things come from the kitchen quickly and well prepared. The servers hustle around but keep track of what's going on at your table, so you never feel neglected. Very nicely done eggplant and chicken parm in generous portions!
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    Riccardo'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.5
  • Joe
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The best place in the north end. Food is top notch. Drinks are amazing. Recommend the espresso martini. Ricky the waiter is amazing.
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    Ciao RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.8
  • Katherine
    Greater Boston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Amazing service on busy Valentine's Day! Our server paced our orders perfectly. Excellent cocktails. Lovely Caesar salad and shrimp scampi for starters. Our server checked on us often and bus staff were on top of clearing at just the right time. Tables are very small and crowd easily! Barely any elbow room. ( Our only nit pick) Delicious boar ragu over parpadelle and a likewise veal/ braised beef stuffed pasta were al dente and beautifully presented. Huge wine list. We split a pistachio semifreddo- we were stuffed and happy!
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    BriccoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.6
  • RyanVIP
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food and the place was very good! But the service was on the slow side. Yes I know it was Valentines day but we noticed our waitress went to other tables after us and they got their food/drinks before us. It took 40 minutes to get our drinks and 50 to get our oysters as an appetizer. Once we put in our food it went smoothly. It wasn’t the ideal night.
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    Lucca North EndPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.6
  • Michelle
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Feb 2025
    My friend and I did a 5 course food and wine tasting. It was amazing! Every aspect was perfect! Food, wine and service. I will definitely go back!
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    ForcellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.7

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