Team Favorites in North End
Flora’s Favorite! - Tagliolini Al Limoncello at Ristorante Limoncello
Alex’s Favorite Spot before a Celtics Game - Regina Pizza
Jillian’s Favorite Cocktail - Inferno Margarita at Umbria
Cafe/Breakfast Must Haves
Thinking Cup - Trendy cafe with high-end coffee & espressoCaffe Lil Italy - Quaint cafe with cappuccino bar with panini’s & light eatsCaffé Paradiso - Traditional Italian coffee house with espresso, gelato & pastriesCaffe Vittoria - Italian cafe with famous cappuccinos & biscottis
TABLE Caffé - Counter-serve operation dishing up Italian gelato, coffee & imported candies
Mangia Mangia - Sandwiches & breakfast dishes served at this North End favorite
Best Authentic Italian Coffee
Caffe Vittoria - Italian cafe with famous cappuccinos & biscottis (try the chocolate biscotti)
Caffe Lil Italy - Quaint cafe with cappuccino bar with panini’s & light eats
TABLE Caffé - Counter-serve operation dishing up Italian gelato, coffee & imported candies
Lunch Favorites
Regina Pizzeria - Circa-1926 local chain for the best North End pizza in the gameCarmelina’s - Open-air Restaurant offering large portions with modern flair
Bencotto - Casual, local Italian eatery offering hearty classics such as pasta & pizza alongside wine & beer
Quattro - Relaxed spot with large windows serving Neapolitan pizzas & other traditional fare
Trattoria Il Panino - Intimate indoor & spacious outdoor seating for traditional Italian meals
Nando - Modern Italian with a classic, elegant vibe
Cafe Amaro - Warm, brick clad stop with Italian fare from small plates, to homemade pasta & pizza plus wine
Vinoteca di Monica - Quaint trattoria & wine bar offering rustic regional Italian specialties including homemade pasta
Giacomo’s - Down to earth choices for Italian-American offerings
Rina's Pizzeria & Cafe - Cozy counter-serve spot offering pizza quick-fired in a 1,000-degree oven, plus pasta
TABLE Caffé - Counter-serve operation dishing up Italian gelato, coffee & imported candies
Dino's Cafe - Italian standbys & hearty subs for dine-in or take-out in this intimate spots with a few seats
Mangia Mangia - Sandwiches, burgers & breakfast dishes served at this North End favorite
Mother Anna's - Italian comfort food served since 1932 with a mirrored interior & patio skyline views
Antico Forno - Neapolitan-style pizza & Southern Italian eats in a vibrant, traditional environment
L'Osteria - Italian classics served since the 80s in Tuscan-inspired quarters
The Daily Catch - Sicilian style pasta & seafood prepared in an open-kitchen at this easygoing spot
Massimino's - Italian-American classics served in petite, rustic surroundings with a familial atmosphere
Best Late Lunch Spot
Banners - Restaurant and sports bar serving American fare & weekend brunch in a multi-level space
Giacomo’s - Down to earth choices for Italian-American offerings
Vinoteca di Monica - Quaint trattoria & wine bar offering rustic regional Italian specialties including homemade pasta
Bencotto - Casual, local Italian eatery offering hearty classics such as pasta & pizza alongside wine & beer
Best Quick Lunch Spot
Regina Pizzeria - Circa-1926 local chain for the best North End pizza in the game
Rina's Pizzeria & Cafe - Cozy counter-serve spot offering pizza quick-fired in a 1,000-degree oven, plus pasta
TABLE Caffé - Counter-serve operation dishing up Italian gelato, coffee & imported candies
Dinner Favorites
Umbria - Boston's newest Italian steakhouse in the North End from restauranteur Frank DePasquale
Prezza - Upscale, modern Italian dishes with handmade pastas (Flora's favorite!)
Bricco - Sophisticated spot for modern takes on Italian fare, cocktails & late-night brick oven pizza
Mamma Maria - Refined Italian menu focused on local ingredients
Mare Oyster Bar - Sleek eatery with patio, fire pits & a crudo bar serving Italian seafood, craft beer & organic wine
Lucia Ristorante - Old-country setting serving traditional Italian plates since 1977
Limoncello - Warm vibe featuring a menu of Italian classics, wine & murals of Italy on the walls
Giacomo’s - Down to earth choices for Italian-American offeringsNeptune Oyster - Buttered lobster rolls at the oldest restaurant in Boston
Quattro - Relaxed spot with large windows serving Neapolitan pizzas & other traditional fare
Caffé Paradiso - Traditional Italian coffee house with espresso, gelato & pastries & open late night
Ciao Roma - Old fashioned destination with outdoor seating offering pasta dishes & other classic Roman cuisine
Florentine Cafe - Italian staple with seating next to large windows to take in the surroundings accompanied by homemade pasta
Cantina Italiana - Old-fashioned trattoria serving traditional Italian-style meals since 1931
Mother Anna's - Italian comfort food served since 1932 with a mirrored interior & patio skyline views
Lucca Restaurant - Intimate pick for traditional Northern Italian dishes, with a focus on seasonal produce
Arya Trattoria - Intimate trattoria serving upscale, classic Italian specialties & tasting menus with a modern twist
Al Dente Ristorante - Classic Italian-American dishes & daily specials served in a down-to-earth environment
La Famiglia Giorgio's - Giant portions of Roman-style fare & lengthy wine list in this family-friendly fixture
Carmelina’s - Open-air Restaurant offering large portions with modern flair
Strega - Glitzy, old-world Italian spot known for their gangster-inspired decor & celebrity sightings
Lo Conte's - Corner eatery with 3, cozy, upscale-casual dining rooms
Best Spots to Eat with a Group of Friends
Prezza - Upscale, modern Italian dishes with handmade pastas (Flora's favorite!)
Mare Oyster Bar - Sleek eatery with patio, fire pits & a crudo bar serving Italian seafood, craft beer & organic wine
Strega - Glitzy, old-world Italian spot known for their gangster-inspired decor & celebrity sightings
Best Ambiance
Lucia Ristorante - Old-country setting serving traditional Italian plates since 1977
Limoncello - Warm vibe featuring a menu of Italian classics, wine & murals of Italy on the walls
Night Out on the Town
Mia Roof Deck - The North End's only roof deck bar located inside Umbria, the North End's newest restaurant
Caffe Vittoria - Come back to Caffe Vittoria late night to enjoy their speakeasy cigar bar underneath the restaurant (try their espresso martini!)Libertine - Laid back Italian restaurant & bar with late night menuParla - Italian speakeasy with custom cocktails
Caffe Paradiso - Traditional Italian coffeehouse with pastries, socializing, gelato & cocktails
Mare Oyster Bar - Sleek eatery with patio, fire pits & a crudo bar serving Italian seafood, craft beer & organic wine
Ward 8 - Gastropub eats & vintage-inspired craft cocktails in this rustic-chic space with marble bar
Bricco - Sophisticated spot for modern takes on Italian fare, cocktails & late-night brick oven pizza on Friday's & Saturday's
Banners - Restaurant and sports bar serving American fare & weekend brunch in a multi-level space
Best Cocktails
Caffe Vittoria - Come back to Caffe Vittoria late night to enjoy their speakeasy cigar bar underneath the restaurant (try their Espresso Martini)
Mare Oyster Bar - Sleek eatery with patio, fire pits & a crudo bar serving Italian seafood, craft beer & organic wine (try their Nutella Martini)
Ward 8 - Gastropub eats & vintage-inspired craft cocktails in this rustic-chic space with marble bar (try the Strawberry Basil Smash)
Famous Bakeries
Modern Pastry - Arguably the best pastries, cakes, pies & cookies in the entire cityMike’s Pastry - Since 1946, Boston’s home of the cannoli & lobster tail dessert
Bova’s Bakery - Since 1932, family-owned bakery specializing in breads, cookies & sandwiches
Community
North End Feasts - Four major Italian street festivals celebrated every weekend in August with food trucks, games & moreFaneuil Hall - Shopping center with stores, restaurants & 3 historic market buildingsHanover Street - The North End’s ‘main street’ featuring shops, restaurants, markets & more
Old North Church - Hallowed 18th-century church & launch point for Paul Revere's revolutionary ride, offering tours & more
Nazzaro Community Center - Community room, gymnasium, fitness center, senior center & teen center with programs for any age group
The Freedom Trail - Tour highlighting the official Freedom Trail historic sites such as Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, Old North Church, Copp's Hill Burying Ground & more about Boston's oldest historic neighborhood
Fitness
Btone FITNESS - Intense pilates for small groupsThe Handle Bar - Cycling workouts to loud music taught by intense instructorsFORMAT - Barre, HIIT & strength classes offered in-studio as well as live streamed on-demandMyStryde - Interval training focused on running & strength training
Boston Body Pilates - Pilates & barre studio focusing on strength, toning, flexibility & cardio
Parks
Boston Harborwalk - A public walkway that follows the edge of piers, beaches & the shoreline around BostonChristopher Columbus Park - Large park with water views, great playground & rose garden where dogs are allowedLangone Park - Waterfront park with bocce ball & scenic surroundings
Paul Revere Mall - Brick-paved park centered around a statue of Paul Revere where dogs are allowed
Charter Street Park - Small, quaint park with a playground & benches
Dog Parks
Grocery
Star Market - Chain grocery store with bakery, deli & fresh & frozen foods
Boston Public Market - Year round indoor market with scores of vendors selling local produce, fish, gourmet treats & more
Transit
Green Line at Haymarket
Orange Line at Haymarket
Commuter Rail at North Station
Orange Line at North Station
Green Line at North Station
Amtrak
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