Order the best Italian near Boston, MA

You can feel it not far away at the family-owned restaurant Giacomo’s Ristorante opened on the North End’s iconic Hanover Street in 1984. Owner Jackie Taglieri set a simple model for success: a menu with spare options (order a pasta shape, match it with one of the restaurant’s signature sauces, pay with cash) and plenty of happy customers. Eating at Giacomo’s feels kind of like eating at a friend or family’s really good dinner table, which is probably why, over time, the brand expanded to other parts of Boston.

Regina Pizzeria

When it comes to pizza, New Yorkers may want to argue about the merits of Massachusetts-made slices, but North Enders will talk your ear off when it comes to the original Regina Pizzeria (a conversation that may be familiar to those who have oft-debated the origins and true value of NYC’s one original Ray’s). Founded in 1926 by Luigi D'Auria right in Boston’s North End, Regina is sometimes referred to as Regina Pizzeria–or Pizzeria Regina, depending on who you talk to.

(4k+)

Lucia's Ristorante

For a full tour of Hanover, stop by Lucia Ristorante, a classic iteration of the Italian-American ideal that opened in 1977. A cavernous, brick-walled room with a muraled ceiling offers a scenic backdrop for some of the neighborhood’s best Italian food. Must-order dishes include the veal saltimbocca, carozza–breaded and fried mozzarella cheese, and pappardelle Bolognese.

Antico Forno

On Salem Street, Antico Forno is where you’ll find the North End’s “antique oven” and some of the area’s best pizza (with no disrespect to Regina, of course). The oven at Antico Forno is not only home to pizza, which is exceptional (expect a chewy crust from a hot-as-blazes wood-fire). Other dishes are also finished in the oven, like the gnocchi di patate, made in house and served beneath a San Marzano tomato sauce and a blanket of mozzarella cheese.

Monica's Mercato & Salumeria

Stay on Salem Street for some of the North End’s best sandwiches, at Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria, which opened in 1997 as a market dedicated to fresh Italian ingredients. The Mendozas, an Argentine family who immigrated to the United States in 1984, have spent the past 40 years in the North End, working in restaurants and becoming part of the local scenery.

Al Dente Restaurant

One of the most delicious streets in the neighborhood is also home to Al Dente, an affordable pasta joint where carb loading is the name of the game. There’s nothing fancy about Al Dente, and that’s part of the point — and the joy — in taking a stroll or ordering in a heaping plate of carbonara for delivery.

(500+)

Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Boston

Pasta Tana's

Garlic Bread (3 PCS)

(Homemade with Butter ,Basil, Garlic and Cheese )

Penne Vodka Sauce

Pasta, classic homemade vodka sauce (tomato sauce, vodka and heavy cream) (Vegetarian)

$18.57

Fettuccine Chicken Broccoli

(Fettuccine with Chicken and Broccoli florets in a delicious Alfredo sauce)

$19.84

Classic Alfredo

Pasta, butter, heavy cream, pecorino cheese.

$19.73

Alexandria Pizza & Grill

Cheese Pizza

8 pieces of chicken wings with a choice of sauces: barbeque, buffalo and honey options, mango habanero, sweet chili, teriyaki, or plain crispy.

$16.76

Mozzarella Sticks

Small (1 pound), large (2 pound).

$12.93

French Fries

Served with garlic bread.

$7.06

Garlic Bread

A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine

$6.75

Papa Johns Pizza

Create Your Own Pizza

Build your own custom pizza and we'll handcraft it for you. With so many delicious options to choose from, your masterpiece is waiting!

$16.32

Cheesesticks

Original fresh dough covered with Special Garlic sauce, topped with mounds of real cheese made from mozzarella, then baked to a cheesy, gooey goodness. Served with original pizza sauce for dipping!

$8.71

Pepperoni Pizza

Your choice of crust covered with our signature pizza sauce, real cheese made from mozzarella, and pepperoni. With a pepperoni in almost every bite, it's one of our most popular pizzas.

$15.53

Garden Fresh Pizza

All your favorite veggies together on a delightfully delicious pizza. Loaded with crisp green peppers, fresh-cut onions, mushrooms, ripe black olives, vine-ripened Roma tomatoes, and real cheese made from mozzarella.

$18.35

Simco's

Cheeseburger Basket

Served with choice of toppings.

$13.93

Hot Dog

Served with toppings of mustard, ketchup, onion, and relish.

$7.38

Fish & Chips

Served with toppings of mustard, ketchup, onion, and relish.

$19.21

Hot Dog with French Fries

Mouthwatering fresh Large slice of moist rainbow cake

$11.08

fenos pizza & roast beef

1 Topping Pizza

A crisp, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine

$17.95

2 Topping Pizza

Ground beef . Marinara Sauce . And Cheese

$19.85

Wings

Brewed using freshly picked tea leaves so every sip is as sweet as the last.

$16.91

Pizza Days

12"Medium Cheese Pizza

Gluten free option, not recommended for celiac disease.

$18.32

16"X-Large Cheese Pizza

Crust Choice and Sauce Choise with Additional Toppings

$22.48

Mozzarella Sticks

Served with marinara sauce.

Pepperoni Stuffed Cheesy Bread

Stuffed bread with pepperoni.

$11.01

Regal Pizza & Delivery

PIZZA - CRISPY, HOT AND TO YOUR DOOR

Served with chocolate toppings, strawberries, and walnuts.

$27.88

Oreo Mousse Cake

Serves two people. Regular tenders with a side of hot buffalo sauce. Includes fries.

$7.91

Buffalo Tenders Platter

Served with chocolate toppings, strawberries, and walnuts.

$26.81

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Serves two people. Includes fries.

$7.92

Cambridge Pizza

Small Cheese Pizza

16" large toppings : 2.00

$13.16

Large Cheese Pizza

Our delicious french fries are deep-fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior and a light fluffy interior. seasoned to perfection

$19.01

French Fries

6 pieces.

$7.3

Chicken Fingers

Popular.

$11.13

Joe's Pizza

French Fries

Our delicious french fries are deep-fried 'till golden brown, with a crunchy exterior & a light fluffy interior. seasoned to perfection

$6.5

Chocolate Cookie Pie

20 ounce.

$10.3

Cinna Balls

20 ounce.

$7.48

Caesar Salad

20 ounce.

$12.18

Madras Dosa Company ( MDC )

DOSA

A thin lentil crepe that you can fill with anything you want from the following (our favorite combo is meat, potatoes, cheese, onion! Go crazy, do you).

$15.9

Canteen Sandwich - Veg

Vegan. Spicy.

$12.98

IDLI

(dip it, dunk it, eat it) soft pillowy steamed rice and lentil cakes healthy af.

$12.62

Pav Bhaji

Choice of Chicken/Beef/Lamb.

$12.94

Pasta alla Vodka

rigatoni, vodka sauce, parmesan, breadcrumbs

$25.31

Garlic Bread

mozzarella, herbs

$9.36

Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parm

$14.95

Mozzarella Sticks

w/marinara

$14.99

Maggiano's Little Italy

(10k+)

Side Meatball

Choose from a variety of Maggiano's classics, portioned for two people. Choose a Salad, a Pasta, and an Entrée. Bread will accompany the meal.

$9.31

Family Meal for Two

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$71.76

Family Meal for Four

$100.15

Table

Rigatoni alla Vodka

homemade rigatoni, vodka cream sauce, parmesan, fresh herbs

$29.18

Side Focaccia Bead

Crushed hazelnuts, red onion, shaved parmesan, lemon-honey vinaigrette (on the side)

Arugula Salad

Back to back to back North End Champions pork, beef and veal blend, San Marzano marinara, parmesan, basil

$15.84

Meatballs (3)

homemade fettuccini, braised short rib, red wine-tomato reduction, parmesan

$16

Parm

RIGATONI CARBONE

homemade rigatoni pasta in our classic spicy vodka sauce

$20.35

GARLIC BREAD

toasted sesame hero with homemade garlic butter, grated parmesan, and chopped parsley

$5.59

CHICKEN PARM PLATTER

breaded chicken cutlets topped with tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella. choose your pasta or a different side below.

$26.34

ROTINI GENOVESE

corkscrew-shaped pasta with basil pesto and creamy burrata. Nut free

$20.49

Posto

Bolognese

rigatoni, ragu bolognese, veal, beef, pork, parmesan

$26.58

Margherita Pizza

mozzarella, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, basil, sea salt

$24.24

Garlic Pane

mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, spicy tomato sauce

$10.33

Carbonara

spaghetti, pancetta & bacon, onion, farm fresh egg

$26.49

MIKE'S HOMEMADE PASTA

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken breast sautéed with broccoli and penne pasta in our creamy white alfredo sauce.

$26.09

Homemade Arancini

Italian rice ball stuffed with hamburger, peas, mozzarella, and marinara sauce deep-fried to a golden brown shell.

$8.83

Pasta Carbonara

Choice of ziti or linguine sautéed with bacon, Romano cheese and butter then whipped together with an egg.

$23.86

Mozzarella Sticks

Chicken breast sautéed with broccoli, garlic, oil, white wine, and penne pasta.

$15.95

Quattro

Margherita Mozzarella di Bufala Pizza

Fresh cacio & Parmigiano cheese with cracked black pepper.

$18.96

Parma Prosciutto Pizza

Beef bolognese.

$21

Soppressata Italy's Best Salami Pizza

White pizza.

$21.01

Cacio e Pepe

White pizza.

$26.95

Serafina

Penne Alla Vodka

Tomato, touch of cream, splash of vodka

$27.71

Rigatoni Alla Bolognese

Homemade meat sauce with beef, veal, pork

$31.46

Di Cesare

Our Italian version or the classic caesar, parmigiano reggiano (dressing contains anchovies)

$18.05

Carbonara

Bacon, green peas, egg, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, black pepper

$28.14

Giacomos North End

Shrimp

Rolled and stuffed with ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheese in a tomato sauce.

$24.82

Eggplant Rollatini

Vegetarian. Served with eggplant, onions, and mozzarella cheese in a plum tomato sauce.

$11.91

Fusilli Siciliana

Sautéed with mushrooms and prosciutto with a marsala wine sauce. Served with a side of pasta in a marinara sauce.

$21.86

Veal

Served with fresh grilled vegetables and a side of pasta marinara.

$22.96

Benevento's

(800+)

Garlic Bread

Fresh romaine lettuce and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing, sprinkled with aged provolone cheese.

$6.72

Homemade Meatball

Boneless breaded chicken cutlet enveloped with a light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$4.82

Caesar Salad

Diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil.

$13.82

Chicken Parmigiana

Sweet Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil.

$26.98

Bar Volpe

(30+)

Rigatoni all'Amatriciana

san marzano tomatoes, cured pork, black pepper

$19

Orecchiette

lamb ragu, broccoli rabe, coriander

$25

Farro Arancini

black truffle, orange blossom honey

Chopped Salad

caciocavallo, soppressata, cucumber, oregano

$14.64

Avellino's

Arancini Rice Ball with Sauce

Stuffed Rice Ball with Cheese, Peas and Hamburger, Coated with Breadcrumbs and Baked to Perfection! Topped with our Housemade Marinara Sauce.

$7.08

Chicken Alla Parmigiana

Served with provolone cheese and marinara sauce.

$18.75

Cheese Pizza

Served with bread and butter

$16.8

Chicken Parmigiana

Homemade meatballs baked in the oven with an italian cheese blend served with garlic bread

$14.91

Panza

Garlic Bread

served with pasta

$7.46

Chicken Parmigiana

*Homemade caesar dressing is made with raw eggs. *These items are cooked to order or contain raw ingredients.

$23.15

Caesar Salad

meatballs, plum tomato ricotta sauce

$7.94

Baked Ziti

light potato dumplings, classic beef, and pork ragu

$21.71

The Cheesecake Factory

(32k+)

Linda's Fudge Cake

Layers of Rich Chocolate Cake and Fudge Frosting

$13.1

Strawberry Lemonade

Served with Mashed Potatoes and Broccoli

$5.25

Lunch Fresh Grilled Salmon

Ground Certified Angus Beef®, Lots of Melted Cheese and Grilled Onions Rolled in a Crispy Wrapper

$22.95

Cheeseburger Spring Rolls

Sauteed Chicken, Mushrooms and Onions in a Delicious Madeira Wine Sauce Tossed with Penne Pasta

$14.95

Eataly

(5k+)

Spaghetto al Pomodoro

Afeltra Spaghetto, Così Com’è Datterino Tomatoes, Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Basil

$23.33

Tiramisu Della Nonna

Ladyfingers, Espresso, Mascarpone Cream, Cocoa Powder (contains milk, eggs, wheat). Serves up to 3

$18.14

Insalata di Rucola

Wild Arugula, Agriform Parmigiano Reggiano® DOP, Lemon Dressing

$16.48

Focaccia Classica

Classic focaccia with sea salt and rosemary.

$4.01

Bar Mezzana

(900+)

House Focaccia**

Our house focaccia is baked fresh daily with olive oil, sliced onions, chopped rosemary, and sea salt. Served warm Contains: - Allium - Gluten Vegan

$6.5

Tagliolini Bolognese**

Our handmade egg dough Tagliolini with our ragù Bolognese (veal, pork, beef, chicken liver) topped with butter, parmesan cheese and fried sage Contains: - Gluten - Allium - Dairy (can be omitted) - Pork

$27

Orecchiette**

House-made pork sausage with grilled radicchio, diced caramelized fennel, butter, parsley and garnished with parmesan and breadcrumb. Contains: - Allium - Gluten - Dairy (can be omitted) - Seed - Pork (can be omitted, will substitute mushrooms)

$26

Gnocchi alla Vodka**

Our housemade potato gnocchi is tossed with a classic vodka sauce (garlic, onion, vodka, chili flake, tomato, heavy cream) and softened onions. Topped with seared octopus, torn basil, and olive croutons Contains: - Allium - Cephalopod - Dairy - Gluten - Nightshade

$27.99

Lucia's Ristorante

Pollo Parmigiana

Baked chicken cutlet topped with a light tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

$23.55

Garlic Bread

Tortellini, fresh pesto with pine nuts, basil, Parmigiano & extra virgin olive oil

$7.04

Tortellini Pesto

Nonna Lucia’s recipe, fresh pasta layered with egg, ground veal, Mozzarella & tomato sauce

$23.4

Lasagna Lucia

Lightly breaded, pan fried Mozzarella stuffed with Prosciutto. Served with marinara sauce

$23

Sal's of South Boston

Mozzerella Stick

Chicken tip with bacon, lettuce & tomatoes.

$9.1

Prima Boston Italian Steakhouse

Chicken Parm

Tomato ragu and mozzarella

$26.24

Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Dry chilli crunch and parsley

$26.34

Chicken Picatta

Lemon-caper butter sauce, penne

$26.12

Caesar Salad

Kale & herb dressing, baby lettuces, pecorino, and pangrattato

$19.39

Bertucci's

Garlic Knots

Freshly-baked dough topped with olive oil, fresh garlic, parsley & Pecorino Romano, served with house-made pomodoro {B,VT}

$10.56

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine tossed in Pecorino Romano cream sauce {VT}

$22.53

Cheese Pizza

Our famous freshly-made dough topped with our house-made tomato sauce, Pecorino Romano & mozzarella {VT}

$20.56

Chicken Parma

Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, house-made pomodoro & fresh basil, served with spaghetti

$26.18

MIDA

INSALATA MISTA

red wine vinaigrette, pistachios, grana padano, pangrattato *allergens: gluten, dairy, tree nuts - can be removed

$13.99

MANGIA PASTA

**Only Available On Monday. Mangia Monday for two! Choose five options. Menu includes five ala cart portions, one insalata, and bread. LOVE, MIDA

$80

GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE

ricotta gnocchi, pecorino romano, fresh black pepper

$25

ARANCINI

rice fritters, san marzano, fontina

$10

Strega Italiano

(200+)

Rigatoni Bolognese

Cast iron baked, slow braised beef and pork ragù, mascarpone.

$33.79

Caesar

Romaine, parmesan, olive tapenade, ciabatta croutons

$16.23

Burrata

Tomato compote, pesto, grilled focaccia.

$19.59

Polpette

Beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, fresh basil.

$18.05

Piattini

4.0

(40+)

RIGATONI ALLA VODKA

Penne, sautéed chicken, broccoli, parmesan cream

$31.12

CHICKEN BROCCOLI DINNER SIZE

Fresh house-made breadsticks with garlic butter, served with arrabiata sauce

$25.73

GARLIC BREADSTICKS

Homemade fusilli, classic Italian meat ragout

$14.04

BOLOGNESE

Homemade fusilli pasta, fresh basil pesto, wild mushrooms

$32.5

Ciao Roma

Fusilli alla Vodka

Pomodoro, Vodka, Cream, Breadcrumb

$28.73

Chicken Parmigiana

Mezzi Rigatoni, Pomodoro, Mozzarella

$30.88

Pappardelle Bolognese

Veal, Beef and Pancetta Ragu, Parmigiano

$29.06

Rigatoni & Sunday Ragu

Meatball, Braised Short Rib, Sausage, Parmigiano

$28.5

Dino's

(90+)

Al Dente Restaurant

(500+)

Chicken Parmigiana

Top menu items. Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.

$26.91

Lobster Ravioli

Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and Pecorino Romano cheese.

$18.14

Lobster Ravioli

Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli simmered in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream and pecorino Romano cheese.

$26.7

Lobster Ravioli

Fresh cheese and lobster ravioli prepared in a light marinara sauce with shrimp, a touch of cream, pecorino Romano and parmesan cheese.

$28.9

Coppa

(3k+)

Margherita Pizza

Tomato, mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil.

$17.32

Tagliatelle

egg pasta, pork bolognese, tomato, sage, parmesan

$28.84

Polpette

Popular. Meatballs, tomato, parmesan cheese.

$13.87

Soppressata Pizza

tomato, dry aged salami, mozzarella, garlic, chili.

$19.82

Grotto

(800+)

Bolognese

Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomatoes, lamb, pork, and beef.

$25.82

Gnocchi

Short ribs and Gorgonzola.

$26.27

Chicken Parmigiano

Ziti, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

$28.36

Caesar

Romaine, creamy dressing, parmesan, and crouton.

$13.33

Massimino's Cucina Italiana

(600+)

Chicken, Pasta, and Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese

Tender cuts of chicken over pasta with fresh broccoli and shaved parmesan cheese.

$25

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken cutlet baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with penne.

$24

Chicken, Pasta, and Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese

Tender cuts of chicken over pasta with fresh broccoli and shaved parmesan cheese.

$25

Chicken Parmigiana

Chicken cutlet baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with penne.

$24

Carlo's

(500+)

Bar 'Cino

Rigatoni Bolognese

ground beef, veal & pork, tomato, parmesan

$26.53

Romaine & Kale Caesar Salad

parmesan, anchovy, lemon, crushed croutons

$16.91

Chicken Milanese

marinated white beans, arugula, chicories, lemon vinaigrette, salsa verde, parmesan (CONTAINS: Gluten, Dairy)

$26.32

Braised Meatballs

pomodoro sauce, parmesan polenta

$13.83

Pauli's

(10k+)

The Paulitician

Chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and tomato drizzled with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

$14.38

Killer Bee

Crispy chicken cutlet, bacon, provolone cheese, mixed lettuce, tomatoes & honey mustard sauce.

$13.42

Mozzarella Sticks

Marinara.

$7.81

Large French Fries

Shaved steak & American cheese.

$7.37

Artu

4.3