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Where to eat Italian food in Boston: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Boston. Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston, and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Gardner, featuring art masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, unless you've watched a Red Sox baseball game from the bleachers.
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10. Sorellina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 796 reviews
Contemporary Italian-Mediterranean cuisine served in an upbeat and sophisticated environment by a staff intent on providing you with a truly memorable dining experience. Sorellina, the 'kid sister' of acclaimed Chef Jamie Mammano's Mistral provides an int
Reviewed By 60nantucket
FABULOUS, AMAZINg, OUTSTANDING !!! We knew the history with this restaurant and were excited to dine with our family for a memorable evening....Well it was more then that MAGNIFICENT...Thomas was our waiter AMAZING gentlemen and fabulous to work with. The food was memorable....Veal. Filet, Chicken, ...to name a few,,,we tried them all. The cocktails wonderful as were each of the dessert selections. I cannot wait to return again thank you for a wonderful evening !
9. Carmelina's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 597 reviews
Intimate Italian dining in the North End. Large open front overlooking all the action on Hanover St, the main street in the North End. Marble tables, brick walls, large Black and White photos of the family in Sicily. This is truly like taking a trip to an
Reviewed By cbw643
We had 4 nights in the North End, Little Italy. All the meals were good or better but Carmelinas was be best.
8. Dino's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By JBMartiniguy
Dino's is a little place located in Boston's North End located a short walk from the touristy Hanover Street. Its in the heart and soul on a tight street where walking is best surrounded by the smaller shops frequented by the people who live in the area. Definitely Italian, their sauce is wonderful, the service is simple, and the entire place is about 7 or 8 tables. You feel like you are dining at friends house. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and the small wine selection is perfect fr the dishes they serve. This is not haute cuisine, this is dining with your Uncle Dino and you'll be glad you did.
7. Carlo's Cucina Italiana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By grantarch
This incredible Italian restaurant is in a little storefront that will give you pause as it is very unassuming and frankly noisy and crowded. The staff is very accommodating and the food is off the charts. I had a Veal Chop that was stuffed with herbs and croutons and served with a side of vegetables and pasta. Incredible flavor, cooked to perfection, just the best Iâve had this side of Dâ Raymonds in Albany,NYTry this diamond in the rough and you will be richly rewarded!JonG
6. SRV Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By apowbos
Ok so it is not really hidden, just found by accident. Loving small plate restaurants we thought we would give it a try. Loved the decor. Waiter was supper helpful. Drinks were different and delicious. We asked for help ordering and waiter suggested chef tasting menu. Which was fabulous. Even better 1 person in our party of four has a dairy allergy and the kitchen perfectly substituted and plated his portions seamlessly. Would definitely recommend and return. Hello, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are happy you enjoyed our Chef's tasting menu and your overall dining experience with us here at SRV. We hope to host you again soon! Yazmine RiveraGuest Relations ManagerSRV
5. Mamma Maria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1198 reviews
Reviewed By Jaime H
I've eaten at excellent Italian restaurants in Sorrento, Sienna, Rome, Ravello, New York City, Toronto, Mexico City, Vancouver and Merida. Mamma Maria is now on my list of top Italian restaurants (including Michelin star places). The food was excellent and well presented. The service (in our case with Italian accent) was professional and friendly. Definitely recommend it and will be back.
4. Monicaâs Mercato & Salumeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By GoTraveler
This small two-sided shop (one side for sandwich and salad prep...the other for fresh pasta to go and drinks) is VERY good at what it does. It doesnât have seating, but grab an Italian sandwich and find a nearby historic square to dine al fresco. My calabrese special (Prosciutto ham, buffalo mozzarell, tomatoes, pesto and balsamic) was just that...special. Tip: a âsmallâ will do except the most hungry. Prices are very reasonable for the quality! A small sandwich is about $12. Note: there are no tables here, but sister spots close by do.
3. Italian Express Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 836 reviews
Welcome to the World Famous - Italian Express Pizzeria. Featured on the Food Network's - "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" with Guy Fieri. We offer the Best Italian Food, Pizza, Pasta, and Seafood in Boston! All dishes are made-to-order from family recipes t
Reviewed By UCLABruin84-87
Based on the TripAdvisor review's, I was excited to try Italian Express. Maybe we ordered the wrong things, but we left unimpressed.I ordered a Big Slice of Pizza with sausage and mushrooms. It was definitely a huge slice at a very reasonable price. The dough and sauce were relatively tasty, but all they do is take a pre-cooked slice of cheese pizza, slap some sausage and mushrooms on top of the cooked pizza and warm it up again. Maybe I should have expected this, since I ordered a slice of pizza. But it wasn't as good as the reviews made it out to be.My husband asked how the BBQ Chicken sandwich was made. The waiter said the sandwich had a chicken cutlet, with barbecue sauce on top, and whatever else he wanted on it. Maybe he should have asked more questions, but he was surprised to find that the chicken cutlet was breaded. But he did say the roll was extremely fresh.The restaurant is clean, nothing fancy, but perfectly fine for a small neighborhood restaurant. They did a significant amount of take-out business while we were there, so maybe we just ordered the wrong things. But for me, I won't be going back.
2. Mario's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By ericsK5446AX
Off the hook homemade Italian in Boston not far from airport. Just outstanding. The Italian bread was super fresh and the gnocchis were the best I ever had l. The ratings arenât hype here. Worth every penny!
1. Antico Forno
Overall Ratings
4 based on 972 reviews
Restaurants Around the World: 9. Antico Forno Boston, MA Antico Forno is billed as âThe Most Authentic Italian Restaurant,â and weâre hard pressed to argue. This mainstay in Bostonâs North End manages a cozy mom-and-pop atmosphere with world-class traditi
Reviewed By iliketotravel123
Five friends planned for a special night out. Waited for over an hour with a reservation that was confirmed twice (once by text and the restaurant called me the day of the reservation). I was fuming by the time we sat down. Fortunately we had Nate as our waiter. He calmed us down and was really wonderful. I had arancini for an appetizer. Very good. The sauce here is wonderful. The eggplant parm was incredible - maybe the best Iâve ever had. Each person in my group of five thoroughly enjoyed their meal. I tried my friendâs pollo saltimbocca. Delicious. I blame management for overbooking. Ridiculous. But the food was so good I will give 4 stars.
