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1. Trattoria Il Panino

4.5

Awesome(6521)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 173 times today

Trattoria Il Panino is the kind of place that one would expect to find along the Amalfi Coast. It is a warm, friendly, unpretentious and a food-focused environment. From the casual and positive energy of the atmosphere and waitstaff, to the serious and professional energy of the kitchen, the frontand back of the house form a desirable marriage. The entrance on 260 Hanover street has a full liquor license.

2. Giulia Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1822)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 27 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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3. Fioritaly Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(747)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Medford

Booked 12 times today

The name “Fiore” originated from Chef Gabriele Ascione’s grandfather, who shaped his love for Ischian history and food. Ischia, a small island off of Naples, boasts a rich and vibrant local history that is recreated in the cuisine at Fioritaly. Each meal has been carefully selected and refined by Chef Gabriele Ascione, who inspires to showcase the essence of local Italian dishes from home.

4. Tresca

4.8

Exceptional(4238)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 57 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

5. Quattro

4.6

Exceptional(1401)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 43 times today

Quattro Ristorante, Grille & Pizzeria, is restaurateur Frank DePasquale’s forth restaurant in the North End, hence the name which means 4 in Italian. Quattro is also located on the 4 major corners of the North End, Boston’s Famous Italian Neighborhood. Inspired by Italy’s passion for high quality foods prepared with fresh ingredients, Quattro brings delicious foods from simple locally grown ingredients. Frank DePasquale does something few restaurateurs have every tried, melding a full service restaurant that serves wine, beer and cordials with a kitchen equipped with a rotisserie, a char broiler and an authentic Neapolitan brick style pizza oven. Quality has been the only focus and the essential ingredient at Quattro, from the ingredients to the preparation of the food to the service. Quattro’s unique menu appeals to a wide variety of people by touching on all categories, fresh meats, seafood, pork and poultry prepared right in front of your eyes on our custom built rotisserie.

6. Ma Maison

4.9

Exceptional(3205)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Beacon Hill

Booked 64 times today

Welcome to Master Chef Jacky Robert classic French bistro. Escape to Paris with authentic French food, daily specials and a boutique wine list. Intimate and elegant ambiance combines with professional and friendly service. Bon Appetit!

7. Lucia Ristorante

4.2

Awesome(3386)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 32 times today

Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

8. Bricco

4.6

Exceptional(6124)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 130 times today

Bricco’s star has been rising steadily since restaurateur Frank DePasquale revamped the menu to feature modern interpretations of regional Italian dishes. Bricco has garnished superlative reviews from food writers in Boston and around the country – Best Guaranteed Meal in the North End and Best Pasta in Boston just two of the most recent accolades. The talented kitchen team creates “boutique” Italian food, so-called because it is unique, personal and created for a select and sophisticated diner. The food is complemented by an enoteca (wine bar) with an exceptional selection of all-Italian wines. Bricco also offers a sophisticated late night scene. The chic and energetic bar serves up great one of a kind cocktails as well as brick oven pizza with gourmet toppings such as prosciutto and fresh mozzarella from Italy in addition with appetizer selections.

9. Riccardo's

4.4

Awesome(2763)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 24 times today

Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime. In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.

10. Arya Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2775)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 19 times today

Arya Trattoria is an authentic Italian restaurant in Boston's historic North End. With a menu built around simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, it pays homage to Massimo family roots from Abruzzi. Reviewers praise the 'great authentic Italian food', 'excellent food quality and taste', and the 'cozy ambiance'. It's not just the food that's authentic, the 'impeccable service' and the 'welcoming atmosphere' also contribute to its authenticity.

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George
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic as always. Food and service is always great.
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Fioritaly TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Medford
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4.8
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Southwest Florida •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was exceptional.The food was very good.We had lobster ravioli and sole.
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TrescaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.8
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Linda
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was amazing. Second time there. Highly recommend. Had the lobster ravioli. Was excellent.
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was exceptional, everything we ordered was delicious and I cannot wait to go back and order everything else on the menu. A fantastic meal from start to finish.
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Giulia RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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4.7
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Lisa
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
My son and I had a great dinner at Quartto. The food and service was outstanding. We will go back. Maybe this time with my wife.
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QuattroPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.6

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