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

South Street Diner

Online Diner Special

Three eggs, choice of meat, two pancakes or French toast, home fries, and toast.

$21.64

Online Egg Sandwich Meal

Two sandwiches with a fried egg and cheese, choice of one meat, and served with home fries.

$15.5

Online Two Eggs, Home Fries, Toast & Meat

Two eggs any style, choice of meat, choice of toast, and home fries.

$13.76

Online Chicken Fingers

Homemade marinated sweet chicken strips breaded to order with choice of dipping sauce.

$14.78

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

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

Penne Vodka Sauce

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

$19.07

Garlic Bread (3 PCS)

(Homemade with Butter ,Basil, Garlic and Cheese)

Classic Alfredo

Pasta, butter, heavy cream, pecorino cheese.

$21.41

Spaghetti Bolognese

Pasta, Ground Beef, Bolognese sauce (Onion, garlic and celery)

$20.8

Tony & Elaine's

Pasta alla Vodka

rigatoni, vodka sauce, parmesan, breadcrumbs

$25.31

Garlic Bread

mozzarella, herbs

$9.36

Caesar Salad

romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parm

$14.96

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.

$9.32

Family Meal for Two

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$71.92

Family Meal for Four

$100.15

Parm

RIGATONI CARBONE

homemade rigatoni pasta in our classic spicy vodka sauce

$20.36

GARLIC BREAD

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

$5.58

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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}

$22.54

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

$26.19

Serafina

Penne Alla Vodka

Tomato, touch of cream, splash of vodka

$27.71

Rigatoni Alla Bolognese

Homemade meat sauce with beef, veal, pork

$31.45

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

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

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

$31.11

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

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

Ciao Roma

Fusilli alla Vodka

Pomodoro, Vodka, Cream, Breadcrumb

$28.73

Chicken Parmigiana

Mezzi Rigatoni, Pomodoro, Mozzarella

$30.9

Pappardelle Bolognese

Veal, Beef and Pancetta Ragu, Parmigiano

$29.07

Rigatoni & Sunday Ragu

Meatball, Braised Short Rib, Sausage, Parmigiano

$28.5

Artu

4.3

Full Order Fusilli

Potato gnocchi, provolone, and tomato sauce, served with two meatballs.

$24.57

Tiramisu

Porchetta, wild mushrooms, cream.

$8.8

Gnocchi Al Forno

Made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil.

$30.57

Tortellini Artu

Shiitake mushrooms, veal demi-glace.

$33.38

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

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

Sal's of South Boston

Mozzerella Stick

Chicken tip with bacon, lettuce & tomatoes.

$9.09

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse

App Bolognese

-- Half Order Tagliatelle Bolognese, Braised Veal, Beef, Pork, San Marzano Tomatoes

$15.92

ala 8 Filet

8 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon

$60.38

ala Flat Iron

8 oz Prime Flat Iron

$36.22

Philly Rolls

Philly Cheese Steak Spring Rolls®, Spicy Homemade Ketchup, Spicy Mayo

$17.07

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

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

Alfredo's Italian Kitchen

Large 16" Cheese & Tomato Sauce Pizza

Traditional Italian thin crust. Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$20.29

Medium 12" Cheese & Tomato Sauce Pizza

Traditional Italian thin crust. Classic cheese or create your own pizza.

$15.76

Ziti & Broccoli

Sautéed broccoli with parmigiana and choice of sauce and meat.

$19.87

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

Antico Forno

Margherita

San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil

$18.77

Al Quattro Formaggi

Fresh mozzarella, fontina, parmigiano, ricotta, fresh aromatic oregano, roasted garlic

$20.11

Vesuvio

Fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, finished with fresh sliced prosciutto

$23.14

Involtini Di Melanzane

Rolled eggplant, ricotta cheese, basil, san marzano tomato sauce, and parmigiano cheese, baked in brick oven.

$20.17

Ristorante Villa Francesca

(70+)

Spaghetti Carbonara

Cream, bacon and egg yolk, tossed with Parmigiana and Romano cheeses with fresh parsley.

$23.5

Lobster Ravioli

Lobster filled ravioli in a light cream sauce with minced shrimp and fresh dill.

$20.34

Side Pastas

Shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and white wine.

$6.74

Gamberi Scampi

Littleneck clams sautéed with garlic and Italian spices in white wine sauce or pomodoro sauce.

$18.78

Bocelli's

Chicken Parmigiana*

Fresh chicken breast in a special marinara sauce baked and topped with mozzarella cheese

$24.94

tortolline Carbonara

Romaine lettuce, Parm cheese, and croutons

$24.95

Small Caesar Salad

Green mix, tomatoes, onions, olives, gardinera, and green bean

$12.42

Small House Salad

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$11.25

Cinderellas Restaurant

(500+)

Chicken Soup

With Alfredo sauce, Romano cheese & eggs

$6.92

Chicken Soup

Romaine lettuce, BelGioioso shaved Parmesan, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing

$6.92

Calamari

Chicken in tomato capers cream sauce

$13.85

Mozzarella Sticks (8 pcs)

Genoa salami, spicy Capicola, Italian pepperoni, honey baked ham, roasted bell peppers, onions, melted provolone, lettuce, Roma tomatoes, signature dressing

$9.23

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

Grotto

(800+)

Bolognese

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

$25.83

Gnocchi

Short ribs and Gorgonzola.

$26.27

Chicken Parmigiano

Ziti, tomatoes, and mozzarella.

$28.36

Caesar

Romaine, creamy dressing, parmesan, and crouton.

$13.33

Area Four

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

Egg Frittata, Vermont Cheddar Cheese and Applewood Smoked Bacon on our House Made English Muffin.

$8.09

Sauage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwhich

Egg Frittata, Vermont Cheddar Cheese and A4 Breakfast Sausage on our house made English Muffin.

$7.87

Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwhich

Egg Frittata and Vermont Cheddar Cheese on our House made English Muffin.

$7.14

Iced Coffee

Barrington Coffee Roasters iced coffee.

$3.58

Alfredo's Italian Kitchen

The Buffalo Pizza

Hot n' Spicy Chicken with ranch dressing.

$19.02

Chicken Ziti and Broccoli

Feeds two people. Sauteed chicken and broccoli with Parmigiana and choice of sauce.

$20.42

Caesar Salad

Feeds two people.

$12.04

Super Italian Cold Cut Sub

Salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, mortadella and sweet capicola.

$12.96

Dino's

(90+)