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A Neighborhood Guide to Boston's North End

Located northeast of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway and adjacent to Boston Harbor, Boston’s North End is unofficially known as the city’s Little Italy. The North End is a miniscule neighborhood, running one-square-mile from the water, on its eastern boundary, to Government Center, on the southwestern side. The neighborhood has developed a reputation for Italian heritage, although the North End has boasted a complex network of immigrant residents since the 1600s. Its modern association, however, has been forged by over 100 restaurants, bakeries, salumerias, cafés, and storefronts that call the North End home. The neighborhood, which has an imminently walkable feel and draws visitors from all over the city, is also Boston’s oldest residential area, dating back to the 17th century. “The North End is probably the greatest inner-city community in the country and probably the greatest Italian community in the country,” says Frank DePasquale, who has lived in the area since he emigrated at age 4, from a small town under Mount Vesuvius near the Amalfi Coast. DePasquale currently owns eight restaurants in the neighborhood: Bricco Ristorante & Enoteca, Mare, Aquapazza, Bricco Panetteria, Trattoria il Panino, Bricco Salumeria, Quattro, and Dolce. He attributes the North End’s importance to a number of factors: its location in the center of Boston; its historical significance, sitting right on the storied Freedom Trail; and even walking-distance proximity to the TD Garden (still called the Boston Garden by people who grew up in and around Massachusetts), where both the Bruins and Celtics play. See this and more restaurant guides on Block Party.
Giacomos North End
4.5
(100+)
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
4.6
(3k+)
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.
Lucia's Ristorante
4.3
(300+)
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
4.5
(90+)
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
4.8
(1k+)
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
4.6
(400+)
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.

Italian delivery in Boston

Maggiano's Little Italy
4.7
(9k+)
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0.7 mi
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26 min
$0 delivery fee
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Our Famous Rigatoni "D"®
Herb-Roasted Chicken, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Marsala Cream Sauce
$27.93
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Chicken Parmesan
Provolone & Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Marinara
$27.98
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Rigatoni Arrabbiata
Capers, Spinach, Lemon Butter with Spaghetti Aglio Olio
$25.54
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Spaghetti with Giant Meatball & Marinara Sauce
The very best of our Classic Desserts served in individual-sized portions. Choose from Tiramisu, Gigi's Butter Cake, Apple Crostada or New York Style Cheesecake
$9.21
Quattro
4.7
(20+)
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0.4 mi
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28 min
$0 delivery fee
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Margherita Mozzarella di Bufala Pizza
Beef bolognese.
$18.95
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Parma Prosciutto Pizza
Fresh cacio & Parmigiano cheese with cracked black pepper.
$20.95
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Soppressata Italy's Best Salami Pizza
White pizza.
$20.95
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Fettuccine Fini al Ragu di Carni Miste alla Bolognese
Potato dumpling, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes.
$29.95
Bar Mezzana
4.8
(500+)
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1.0 mi
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28 min
$0 delivery fee
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Tagliolini Bolognese**
Handmade tagliolini with our ragu Bolognese (veal, pork, beef, chicken liver) topped with butter, parmesan cheese and fried sage. Contains: - Gluten - Allium - Dairy (can be omitted)
$26.00
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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 -Animal products (can be omitted)
$25.00
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Chicken Under A Brick*
Half a partially-deboned chicken is seasoned with pesto, then seared with a weight on top for a crispy skin and juicy, tender meat. Served on a bed of creamy polenta, topped with a shaved Brussels salad and finished with a chicken jus seasoned with garlic and calabrian chili. Contains: -Allium -Dairy -Nut -Nightshade
$28.06
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Cacio e Pepe**
Roman Classic! Spaghetti with black pepper, garlic, pecorino, & parmesan reggiano. Contains: - Allium - Dairy - Gluten
$23.00
MIDA
4.7
(1k+)
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1.7 mi
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30 min
$0 delivery fee
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SMOKED SHORT RIB LASAGNA
braised beef short rib, ricotta, san marzano tomato *allergens: wheat, egg, dairy, soy (soy lecithin) - cannot be removed
$27.00
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INSALATA MISTA
red wine vinaigrette, pistachios, grana padano, pangrattato *allergens: gluten, dairy, tree nuts - can be removed
$13.99
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CAESAR SALAD
crisp romaine hearts, caesar dressing, crostini, grana padano *allergens: seafood (anchovy), dairy, gluten (removable)
$14.49
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ROASTED CHICKEN
mushroom risotto, arugula, guanciale-mustard vinaigrette
$29.00
Parm
4.3
(1k+)
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1.2 mi
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31 min
$0 delivery fee
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RIGATONI CARBONE
homemade rigatoni pasta in our classic spicy vodka sauce
$20.40
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GARLIC BREAD
toasted sesame hero with homemade garlic butter, grated parmesan, and chopped parsley
$5.66
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ROTINI GENOVESE
corkscrew-shaped pasta with basil pesto and creamy burrata. Nut free
$20.40
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CHICKEN PARM PLATTER
breaded chicken cutlets topped with tomato sauce, parmesan and mozzarella. choose your pasta or a different side below.
$26.43
Strega Italiano
4.5
(100+)
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0.8 mi
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27 min
$0 delivery fee
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Rigatoni Bolognese
Cast iron baked, slow braised beef and pork ragù, mascarpone.
$33.35
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Caesar
Romaine, parmesan, olive tapenade, ciabatta croutons
$15.25
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Burrata
Tomato compote, pesto, grilled focaccia.
$19.45
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Polpette
Beef & pork meatballs, pomodoro sauce, ricotta, fresh basil.
$17.57
Al Dente Restaurant
4.6
(200+)
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0.5 mi
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26 min
$0 delivery fee
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Vodka Sauce
Top menu items. Fresh tomato and onion in a zesty marinara sauce with vodka and a touch of red pepper, tossed with heavy cream and pecorino Romano cheese.
$25.45
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Chicken Parmigiana
Top menu items. Boneless breaded cutlet pan-fried, baked in our homemade marinara sauce and topped with fresh mozzarella cheese.
$26.22
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Bolognese
Top menu items. Classic tomato sauce with selected ground beef, veal and pork, with a touch of cream and pecorino Romano cheese.
$24.59
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Alfredo
A creamy sauce with heavy cream, butter, egg and fresh parmesan cheese.
$24.84
Ciao Roma
4.4
(50+)
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0.5 mi
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21 min
$0 delivery fee
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Fusilli alla Vodka
Pomodoro, Vodka, Cream, Breadcrumb
$28.24
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Pappardelle Bolognese
Veal, Beef and Pancetta Ragu, Parmigiano
$29.04
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Rigatoni & Sunday Ragu
Meatball, Braised Short Rib, Sausage, Parmigiano
$28.06
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Chicken Parmigiana
Mezzi Rigatoni, Pomodoro, Mozzarella
$30.91
Prima Boston Italian Steakhouse
4.5
(50+)
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1.0 mi
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44 min
$0 delivery fee
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Chicken Parm
Tomato ragu and mozzarella
$26.16
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Chicken Picatta
Lemon-caper butter sauce, penne
$26.13
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Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Dry chilli crunch and parsley
$26.08
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Caesar Salad
Kale & herb dressing, baby lettuces, pecorino, and pangrattato
$19.52
Figs
4.4
(200+)
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0.5 mi
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26 min
$0 delivery fee
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Oliver's Pizza
Our version of the traditional: tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil. Vegetarian. Add extra cheese for additional charge.
$22.08
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Bronx Bomber Pizza
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, deli sliced pepperoni and basil.
$24.48
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Rustic Caesar Salad
Egg-less Caesar dressing, Tuscan croutons and Parmigiano. Gluten free.
$15.05
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Roasted Beet Salad
Red and golden beets, mesclun greens, pistachio vinaigrette and goat cheese. Gluten free and vegetarian.
$16.35
Posto
4.8
(3k+)
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3.9 mi
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31 min
$0 delivery fee
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Bolognese
rigatoni, ragu bolognese, veal, beef, pork, parmesan
$27.06
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Margherita Pizza
mozzarella, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, basil, sea salt
$24.74
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Chicken Parmesan
spaghetti, crispy chicken milanese, garlicky pomodoro, white wine, mozzarella, oregano, parmesan
$29.26
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Spaghetti Carbonara
carbonara, pancetta, onion, farm fresh egg
$27.03
Artu
4.5
(1k+)
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0.5 mi
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26 min
$0 delivery fee
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Tiramisu
Potato gnocchi, provolone, and tomato sauce, served with two meatballs.
$8.80
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Gnocchi Al Forno
Porchetta, wild mushrooms, cream.
$30.90
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Tortellini Artu
Shiitake mushrooms, veal demi-glace.
$33.55
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Short Rib Ravioli
Made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil.
$35.40
Benevento's
4.6
(500+)
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0.5 mi
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27 min
$0 delivery fee
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Garlic Bread
Fresh romaine lettuce and homemade croutons, tossed in our classic homemade dressing, sprinkled with aged provolone cheese.
$6.45
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Homemade Meatball
Boneless breaded chicken cutlet enveloped with a light tomato sauce and baked with fresh mozzarella cheese.
$4.77
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Caesar Salad
Classic tomato sauce simmered with selected ground beef, pork and veal (meat sauce) and a touch of cream, served with Pecorino Romano cheese.
$13.50
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Chicken Parmigiana
Diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
$26.49
Carlo's
4.8
(200+)
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3.7 mi
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38 min
$0 delivery fee
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Bar 'Cino
4.8
(1k+)
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2.6 mi
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34 min
$0 delivery fee
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Rigatoni Bolognese
ground beef, veal & pork, tomato, parmesan
$25.79
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Romaine & Kale Caesar Salad
parmesan, anchovy, lemon, crushed croutons
$16.14
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Tagliatelle
roasted rhode island mushrooms, asparagus, basil pesto, parmesan
$23.47
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Chicken Milanese
marinated white beans, arugula, chicories, lemon vinaigrette, salsa verde, parmesan (CONTAINS: Gluten, Dairy)
$25.61
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