Walked by on a Sunday night around 7 and they were open!
Great little cannoli (fresh filled) and super friendly. Very cute butter cookies as well!
Quaint little bakery, an easy walk from North Station. I went there on a Thursday around 7pm, and I didn’t have to wait in line to ask for what I wanted. I am no cannoli expert by any means, but I thought their cannoli was great! I especially enjoyed the crunchy shell (probably baked fresh). If you have no patience for waiting and still want to get a decent dessert after meal, i would recommend checking out this place.
BEST sicilian slice I’ve had since Tripoli. Only $2.50 a slice, basically robbery.
I didn’t have cash so the man behind me covered it. Wow the people of Boston can be so generous.
Best tasting, most authentic, highest quality and AFFORDABLE Italian pastries in the North End. Absolutely delicious, and their pizza is great to. So much better and more affordable then Bovas/Mike's
I think this might take the spot be my favorite North End bakery! The “top 3” bakeries are just too sweet and oily for my taste. This place nails it with not too overwhelming sweetness and oilyness. I literally am so glad to enjoy Italian pastries without feeling icky from excess sugar/fat. I was a Bova’s girl but I think I’m a Parziale’s girl now.
Their cannolis and eclairs are so good. I can’t wait to try more of their pastries!
Go for: Phenomenal baked goods and pastries in a cozy family atmosphere off the beaten paths in the North End.
Avoid if: You can't survive without your Instagram selfie on Hanover Street.
Something surprising: One of the last multi-generational family establishments in the North End that isn't owned by a restaurant or real estate group.
Reservation needed? No, counter service only.
Overall Experience: 4/5. While they don't have the huge selection of a few other bakeries in the area, what they do have is made extremely well in smaller batches in a family operation, and you typically don't have to deal with the soul-crushing lines at the competitors.
Value for Price: 4
Sanitation: 5
Food Quality: 4
Menu Precision: 5
Service Quality: 5
Timing: 5
Decor: 3
Access: 3
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5 among the best
4 strong
3 not too bad
2 mediocre
1 never again
This quaint little bakery in North End is often overlooked in favor of the classic Boston debate of Modern’s, Mike’s, or Bova’s. However, this place is hands down the best of them all. We got a simple classic cannoli & chocolate eclair which blew us away. The cannoli shells are freshly prepared and crispy while the creamy ricotta filling is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Do not sleep on this fantastic bakery!!
The canoli was a little too sweet for us but overall it's nice and fresh. The bread was also very good. I like that they have smaller size bread. I was a little worried that I wouldn't be there in time but they said that they are open until 2am on Fridays.
Great bakery! This place is a true mom and pops little gem, we walked around and other places were just too packed and we just wanted some homemade Italian cookies.
We loved their cookies so much we went back before our flight and got some more to bring home to Chicago. Specially that one that looks like a sandwich, just SO good!! Yes, we loved Bostons Italian’s authenticity! :D
The lady here was lovely and welcoming. Their pizza is great. I love supporting small business with good quality products. Yum!!
Had the apple square.
Was pretty good. The price was $4, and I was able to get the food immediately.
Much better idea to go here than wait in line for the bakery up the street 😁.
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