Best Italian in Boston
 

A friend told me that the Italian restaurants in the North End of Boston are better than Little Italy in NYC, which I find hard to believe. Any recommendations for the best Italian in Boston?

I, personally, find the North End of Boston to be a much more pleasant neighborhood than Little Italy. There are, indeed, a multitude of fine restaurants - all different - offering wonderful meals at reasonable prices. Best to wander around, peruse the menus, peek in the windows and drop into a place which you find appealing. On the other hand, for a fabulous dining experience with spectacular food, you could try Lydia Shire's "Pignoli" which is not located in the North End, but behind the Four Seasons by the Public Gardens. This place is an "experience" in fine Italian dining. Not to be missed!

In little Italy I enjoy Il Cortile, and Ferrera's for coffee and cake. In the North End I have walked the length of Hanover St, after work and followed the aromas of what was cooking that day. I have tryed at least 20 places. Every restaurant I ate at offered a memorable experience. with wonderful food. To answer your question, I have particularly enjoyed Lucia's, Piccola Venezia, and Joe Tecce's.

My husband and I were in Boston last summer and as an Italian, I HAD to find good Italian food. The one we found (and we ate in about 3 times!) was in downtown Boston and was called ANGELO's. It was excellent. Can't remember the street, but you should be able to find the number in the phone book. Good luck and Buon Appetito!

Mamma Maria's is the best restaurant in Boston, not only the best Italian. It is the Northern variety which is much more sophistocated. Look for it near the Paul Revere House above Fanneul Hall area. Expensive but worth it.

Giacamo's - great sauces and fresh homemade pastas. <BR>It's a little off the beaten path. no reservations and quite the line on weekends. Enjoy! <BR> <BR>

<BR>I love Boston and the North End. As mentioned above Giacamo's (in the North End) on Hanover St., Angelo's on Boylston St., and Pignoli's are all great restaurants. Don't forget to visit Caffe Vittoria on Hanover St. for dessert.

A word of warning about Giacomo's, do not go there if you're looking for a leisurely dinner. The food is fantastic and the line is long for good reason, however to keep that line moving they quite literally throw the food at you to get you out the door ASAP. I was there on a Saturday evening, we were in and out within 25 minutes -- including appetizers and dinner. We were on our way to a play so we didn't care, but if you want a relaxing dinner I would go somewhere else. <BR>

LOVE BOSTON AND LOVE THEIR FOOD, WE VISIT BOSTON EVERY FALL FOR THE PAST 5 YEARS - DOES THAT TELL YOU SOMETHING. I AGREE WITH THE PERSON ABOVE JUST WALK AROUND THE NORTH END - ENJOY THE AROMAS, READ THE MENUS AND PICK ONE, THEY SO FAR HAVE ALL BEEN GOOD ENJOY - DON'T MISS FINELLI HALL WE GO AND EAT AT THE NORTH END BUT SOMEHOW GO BACK TO THE HALL TO PICK OUT DESSERTS LATER ON WHEN WE HAVE A LITTLE MORE ROOM AND A LITTLE MORE EXERCISE. THAT IS AN EXPERIENCE TOO - FANELLI HALL I MEAN

The North End area truly is more charming than Little Italy. Go and see it for yourself... Good restaurants? Angelo's, Il Bacio, Mama Maria...

I've been to Casa Italiana a few times and haven't been disappointed. <BR>

I was just on a website yesterday -- www.boston.sidewalk.com that reviewed the North End restaurants, and gave several, including Galleria Italiano and Marcuccio's excellent reviews. Check the site out, it is worth it. <BR>