Best Family Style Restaurants in North End

This wonderful gem EXCEEDED our expectations! My husband and I celebrate our anniversary in the north end every year and like to try a new restaurant every time- this place was phenomenal- every single bite was excellent from the starter arugula salad to the veal Marsala which was impeccably seasoned and incredibly tender to the flourless chocolate cake which was oh so fudgy and decadent- the owner/chef came to our table to make sure everything was great (to me this is a staple for a well run restaurant). We were beyond impressed with the wait staff as well- never needed for anything. It will be hard to try a new restaurant next year as this one leaves some really big shoes to fill! Thank you Tresca for a night and a meal to remember!

The entire small staff was superb. Friendly, accommodating, and just lovely people. The food was outstanding especially anything with a red sauce. We had our three young adult sons and our young daughter with us. I actually felt the meal was reasonably priced and not a city gouge fest. My favorite North End dining experience that I can recall.

A very special Christmas Day dining experience - would love to to it again next year at Thanksgiving!

I ordered my steak "black and blue" and it was a bit over cooked to my liking. Since sending it back stresses out my husband I decided to keep it but was none the less disappointed in part because I had eaten half of it before the server even checked on us. Had he checked on us sooner I would have likely sent it back. I am always surprised when steak houses can't get steak doneness perfected.

We had a wonderful experience. Christmas Eve is always chaotic in the N.End but we were seated immediately upon arrival despite the 20+ patrons ready to get in. It was a packed house but that never diminished the service, quality of food or ambience. It was loud but it was filled to the rafters. Our server was excellent and delightful. A mini snafu w/our salad & app coming out after our mains but that did not affect our experience. It happens and our server was so apologetic and the food was great. We enjoyed it nonetheless. We had a fabulous experience and look forward to returning and making this our annual Xmas Eve spot with family to hit.