Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston

Dana Schaeffer Badgley

Corey Amaya

"Loved the Food and the Wine . Pasta was great ! Very Popular restaurant at North End . Need to book in advance. Nice Ambience but very noisy due to..."

Kamala Rajiv

"I was hesitant about this place given that sometimes restaurants with tons of reviews might not live up to the hype - BUT, Trattoria definitely lives..."

L & M

"Loved the idea of serving the pasta dishes in a stainless steel pan very unique! Pasta was delicious for us both. Ideal for anyone looking for..."

Warren Crasto

"This place has such an amazing atmosphere. There’s beautiful basil plants right outside the door. The dining area is an indoor outdoor casual fine..."

Tori C

"Great spot with a covered patio dining adjacent to the much smaller restaurant itself. The entrance is off the side street, not the Tremont St...."

Vazir Fatehi

Quattro

85/100 (2154 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Overall good experience but wouldn’t say it exceeded my expectations, considering superb places around the area. Exotic mushroom pizza: great..."

Liz

"Really excellent service - my parents wanted hot tea as a it was chilly out but the kitchen’s hot water wasn’t working - the servers went out of..."

L

"If you’re looking for authentic Italian in Boston this is it! The location is very cozy; but the service is on point and the chef does an amazing..."

Phace Artistry

"Fried parmesan starter and bread with pesto (complimentary) starters were delicious! The Short Ribs pasta dish was flavorful but the texture of the..."

Alicia Ji

"We went to Quattro at the recommendation of a local. The food was excellent. The service was good. The restaurant was packed, and they were still..."

Andrew Kelly

"The margarita pizza was pretty good. The lobster ravioli was tasty as well. Decent place in North End. $60 for two main dishes and a sparkling..."

Junky Mailhai

"Ended up at this place for dinner while walking through North End. My table had the spaghetti and meatballs, weekly special - chicken and rice soup,..."

D J

"Wanted an early lunch and this restaurant opens at 11 am other places around there open at 11:30. It s a medium size restaurant with the open fire..."

Tiaranad Gerjarusak

"Great place to eat in Boston. We had the fried mozzarella appetizer and the Margherita pizza. Both were delicious. The service was great and the head..."

Julie G

"Again, the linguine vongole didn't pass the 5 star test. Pricey but it's north end price. Hard to park but I parked anyway though street cleaning was..."

S Bobby Gerjarusak

"Last winter, walking in the North End, we saw chickens on a rotisserie behind a grill bar in a lovely, warm-looking, cozy restaurant at the corner of..."

Jon Burr

"Excellent dinner. I had spaghetti and meatballs. Excellent sauce, pasta perfectly cooked, and meatballs like my mom used to make. A friend had..."

Taryn Vian

"Tried a new place for a change. Made a reservation for a Saturday night. Was seated right away and greeted after a few minutes with water and bread...."

Chris Keenan

"overall good sat at bar for one to save tables for others clam pasta was good served on pan ! a plus for me ceasar salad with anchovies on..."

Tony Tran

"If you’re looking for a great place to bring a date and have excellent food then look no further. The eggplant parmigiana is a great appetizer..."

Alexander Cabral

"Went there on a Sunday night at around 21:00. We were immediately greeted by the manager at the door and were assigned a table very quickly. Shortly..."

Alex Lamarche

"My friend and I really enjoyed the drinks and food we had, absolutely delicious! Great customer service from the minute we walked in. They also..."

Shetal Patel

"The staff were awesome and the food was delicious! Our meals came out so quickly, which shows me that they’ve got a good team at this restaurant...."

Anna Elmer

Regina Pizzeria

85/100 (15673 ratings)

"Absolutely the best pizza! The crust is perfect, the toppings are fresh, and that sausage is the bomb! They really know how to make the best pizza..."

Thomas Umgelter

"Always one of my favorite stops one in Boston. You’ll find a line outside but it’s worth the wait as It’s not that large inside so be patient...."

Steve McDaniel

"Top grade pizza and authentic place all around. Dough is full but airy - a great balance of texture and structure. Loved the cheese. Maybe slightly..."

Mark Carroll

"Want to have authentic Italian Pizza in Boston, MA? This is the place to try. We had to wait one hour to get into the restaurant but the wait was..."

Ayantika Talukdar

"Went in on a weekday and there was still about 10 minutes wait. The pizza itself was pretty good. Although the waiter seemed like they were habit a..."

Hseju

"I mean c’mon…does it get any better? AUTHENTIC! That’s what Regina’s is, it is uncompromising in what this place is and it’s a no-nonsense..."

Crosby Kisler

"You can't miss this spot if you're visiting downtown Boston. Pretty good place, pizza taste really good, and they have plenty of options to choose..."

Jaddiel Perez

"Perfect cheese slice. Not much more to say, dough was chewy with a perfect burnt and bubbly crust. Cheese was fantastic, matched with the right..."

john weir

"I was in NE for work and ate at a series of pizza places around Boston. This place checked all the boxes for atmosphere, service, and most..."

John B

"I see what all the hype is about! Best of the pizzas I’ve tried in the area. Very soft, and surprisingly the crust isn’t crisp, soft like a..."

Justin Williams

"Regina’s pizza rightfully earns its standing as one of the best pizzas in Boston. Their no frills restaurant serves only pizza and they do it well...."

Alexis Newman

"I had to wait around 20-25 minutes for a table. Finding parking was a bit troublesome as I spent around 15 minutes driving around for a spot...."

Reetu

"I'm not someone who waits in lines, but the family talked me into this one. Wow was it worth it! The White pizza with sausage, basil and garlic was..."

Cory Truesdell

"Hype is high and the pizzas are good. Like that they have kept the tradition and it really feels like a solid place where the recipe has not changed..."

Philip Törner

"What a delicious pizza! I loved this restaurant. I only had to wait 5 minutes to get in but if you have to wait longer do it it's totally worth it. I..."

Cynthia De Sua

"Well, this one was amazing. First got there about 3pm. There was a line outside. It’s a small restaurant. We were able to get in and get an..."

RV Traveler

"Brilliant pizza. Probably the best I've had. Barman took a bit of warming up for me to feel welcomed. Appreciate it's a very busy place and they have..."

Paul Spencer

"Delicious pizza in a cosy pizzeria in Italian town North End! We waited for 15 min to pay after the bill was delivered because our waitress was..."

Birgul A.

"A Boston must! Regina Pizzeria is nestled within the cozy corners of North End and not only has fantastic vibes, but superb pizza🍕staff was really..."

Harveen Shergill

Mike's Pastry

85/100 (15348 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"🍮🧁🍪Best Boston Cream Pie I've Ever Had🍮🧁🍪 Trying a good Boston Cream Pie should be on any itinerary of "things to do while..."

Casey Covel

"The pistachio cannoli was great! The lobster tail less so. Neither were too sweet, which I liked. The marzipan is absolutely fantastic…and hard to..."

Brad Swenson

"This is another place that has some great pastries and is located near Modern Pastry. Since I just had a cannoli from the other place, I wanted to..."

Charlie Te

"We seen people walking with “Mikes Pastry” boxes everywhere we had our trip to Boston. We had no idea of this pastry store so had to try. There..."

Myles Mannix

"This is definitely a must stop if you're in the Boston area, even if you're not a cannoli fan they have a variety of other deserts and treats. All..."

Mike Gallagher

"Freaking amazing! Hands down the best Cannolis I have had in my life. So so many options and they all sound so good that it was really hard to pick..."

Haylee Jane Monteiro

"So I don’t really even like Cannolis… but I loved these! Super yummy crust and flavorful filling. We enjoyed the hazelnut and chocolate chip. As..."

Rashae Williams

"This shop is so popular. Even with a line, the line moves fast. It is impressive how quickly the people work. There is so much dessert in this pastry..."

Lucy Liu

"I really like the cannolis at Mike's. They're delicious. On my last visit, the woman "helping" me asked if I wanted anything else after she put my..."

Bryan Stoops

"Great pastries and a decent price. Totally worth the wait for this staple of the Boston area. Lin goes fairly quick at this location and a large..."

Agustin Sandoval

Serafina

85/100 (1011 ratings)

"Wow!!! The food here was amazing!! I wish my local every week Italian restaurant could cook like this. The flavors of the sauces were all on point...."

AZP 002

"I loved everything about this place! The interior is refreshing, with lights and beautiful words, like 'gratitude' and 'love', engraved in the walls...."

Chepkorir Sambu

"A good patio experience on Newbury with decent food. In Newbury's dining scene, the first thing that often comes to mind is overpriced food that..."

Jea Kim

"I’m a big fan of pasta and recently I had the pleasure of dining at a fantastic restaurant where the pasta was incredibly delicious! A little bit..."

Tina K

"Incredible spot to stop for delicious Italian food! Outstanding service! Ask for Antonio, he will take great care of you. And with a big smile..."

Eugenia Ponce

"I had the salmon the first time I came here and it was amazing. I’ve been here twice and had the penne alla vodka the second time which wasn’t..."

Sajeda Ahmad

"Nice italien branded restaurant in the Newbury street. Antipasti, pasta, pizzas and a few meat entrees on the menu but no noticeable fish. I found..."

Stéphane Turlier

"10/10 would return just for Antonio to be our server again. He gave excellent recommendations for food without the Americanized BS of “Italian”..."

Kumar Veerapen

"1st visit and enjoyed my meal fig arugula salad was a great combo and bolognese pasta 🍝 all good and will return other dishes server nice ..."

Tony Tran

"Absolutely loved Serafina. Our server, Antonio , was amazing, best server I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time! Amazing service and great..."

Stephanie Roccoberton

"I stopped in here for a drink and snack after my flight was delayed. I sat at the bar and had some great food and great wine. The service was..."

justine harriso

"I don’t know how Serafina got so lucky with Jordyn and Shelby. Truly one of a kind. If you have the blessing by our almighty god lord and savor to..."

River Sava

"We stopped in for a light lunch on a beautiful sunny Saturday, and I was impressed with the service which was attentive but unobtrusive. Thankfully..."

Frederick Wright

"Had a really great experience here a few days ago. This location is in the heart of Newbury st and usually I wouldn't venture there just because of..."

Dorit Slotow

"Great food at Sarafina! Just like the other locations. We had the truffle pizza, gnocchi with vodka sauce, and the prosciutto with mozzarella. Good..."

Yakov Shpak

"This place is great. The food and the restaurant were great. The outside patio is very nice. The music is also good. They had a little trouble..."

Riley Stayton

Nebo Cucina & Enoteca

84/100 (1622 ratings)

"We have taken a table outside, after experiencing a noisy atmosphere inside, it was a wise decision from our side 😃 The team was much more..."

Invest In Greece

"I sat at the bar on a Saturday night. The Vitello milanese was great. Way too much arugula. The cutlet was extremely tender. Also had the calamari..."

Cody Quann

"Favorite spot for date night. Great for gluten free options. The bolognese is DELICIOUS. There’s a garage next door and parking is the cheapest..."

Andrea McDermott

"We had a lovely evening at Nebo. Our waitress was super kind, and we were seated promptly for our reservation. I personally do not understand the..."

Brett Murphy Hunt

"Great dinner, very nice atmosphere. We tried the calamari, gnocchi, shrimp scampi and numerous..."

Jack Wagner

"Ordered a margarita pizza to go and it was really good but on the small side. Take out service was very efficient and pleasant. I would definitely go..."

Steve

"I hosted my daughter’s shower there and it was perfection!! 1. The venue is stunning, the esthetic and vibe is just what we wanted 2. The service..."

Toni Imprescia

"The bartender was very nice and accommodating. We got modified ameretto sours that were fantastic! The calamari was probably the best I’ve ever..."

Angela B

"Been here a couple times for company gatherings. Most recently, we were here for a holiday party. They also had a pasta station in the middle which..."

M M

"I am amazed that this, not so, little Italian eatery isn't among the "must stops" in Boston! It's been a week or so since I stopped in on a business..."

JM King

"Nebo is the best spot for Italian food in Boston. The Zucchini Lasagna is so unique and flavorful, the pizzas are amazingly good and always cooked to..."

Gina K

Cantina Italiana

84/100 (2762 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of the best Italian meals I have had in America. A..."

Seán Farrell Moran

"On a busy Saturday night, as we entered overheard people saying there's an hour wait. We had reservations and were seated immediately. Our server..."

Anne Barberia

"Yum yum yum yum yum yum......great place food people drinks....will be..."

Colleen Dodson

"Thank you, Omar and all the staff at Cantina, for an amazing dining experience on Christmas Eve! The food was amazing and the service was..."

Jeanne Baxter

"A pleasant dining experience. The staff is professional and courteous. The food was good, but didn't necessarily get blown away. Went on a Sunday..."

Jay J.R.

"Nice place! Every employee we encountered was pleasant and professional. Our server, Silvi, was attentive and personable. The bathroom was very..."

Rhonda Martin

"This is the oldest restaurant in that area, service was really good, ambience can get improved specially the booths, and maybe add a couple of..."

Paola Tomei

"A great place to go with family or friends!! A great atmosphere with plenty of room. Doesn’t feel crowded like some places. The staff was on point..."

VSW Podcast

"Outstanding food and service. One of few that you can make a reservation, and they were right on time. I arrived 10 minutes before and they sat me..."

Frank Hathaway

"I can not say enough good things! We came at the wrong time for the reservation we had made, and they accommodated us! The service was spectacular..."

Chelsea Ackerman

"This place is IT! The service was amazing. “O” was our server and he was phenomenal. The food was authentic and absolutely delicious. Highly..."

Chris McCracken

"Food comes in decent size portion! Very good and they basically unlimited bread but it’s a bit dry and bland. Food took a bit longer than expected..."

V

"Wanted authentic Italian, so we went to the North End Little Italy. We happened by Catalina Italian, and what a delight. Fresh homemade pasta and..."

Sheri Dunn-Ramsay

"Excellent service, great alcoholic beverages. Margaritas, side cars, martinis were delicious. And the food was delicious and will be coming back..."

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"From the reservation process online to the end of an amazing meal, 5 stars all around! Orazio was our server and he was FANTASTIC authentically..."

SJ M

"Amazing food and staff. Our waiter, Orazio, was top notch! Thanks for a great..."

Scott Chapman

"I went to the Cantina on Hanover Street for Father’s Day. There were six of us. The service was attentive without being overbearing. They explained..."

Stephen Sedman

"Delicious!!! So filling! Had the bombolotti alla bolognese - such HUGE PORTIONS!! Service was A+ and you definitley need a resi for big groups...."

Lizzie G

"Amazing food, our waitress was lovely and it was an all around wonderful..."

Louise Lesser

"5/28/2023 My food was awesome, really enjoyed bombolotti pasta. The bar tender was nice and took good care of us mostly but he was basically taking..."

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