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1. Monteverdi
4.2
Awesome(37)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cambridge
Booked 6 times today
Nestled along the scenic Charles River in historic Cambridge, Monteverdi features two bars, elegant dining spaces, and a patio with sweeping views of the city. While Monteverdi brags a premiere location and picturesque backdrop the real star is Chef Christian's exceptional Italian cuisine paired with expertly crafted cocktails and extensive regional wine offerings. Monteverdi combines authentic flavors with modern flair. A versatile venue to grab a casual meal, host a private dinner, or celebrate one of life’s special moments. Whether you're indulging in one of our fresh pasta dishes, enjoying the raw bar, or sipping on a bespoke cocktail, the stunning riverfront and skyline views add a touch of magic to every visit.
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2. Trattoria Il Panino
4.5
Awesome(6425)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 223 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.
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3. Krasi
4.8
Exceptional(1790)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Back Bay
Booked 79 times today
Krasi is love. Krasi is life. Krasi is wine, literally.Krasi is about conversations and the people immersed in them. It’s about new friends, old friends, and turning strangers into friends.With a Greek wine list of over 180 all natural and biodynamic selections, every pour tells a story. Our menu of regional Greek meze set the stage to feast like the gods. Uncover and rediscover Greece with us. Krasi is Greek, differently.
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4. The Red Fox
4.5
Awesome(154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 38 times today
The Red Fox is an Italian American restaurant and lounge brought to you by All Day Hospitality Group (Tony & Elaine's, Ciao Roma, Farmacia, Ward 8). The focus of the menu is on handmade pasta and a mix of throwback dishes and Italian classics, with a fantastic cocktail menu with nostalgic martinis and high quality seasonal cocktails, and an excellent wine list. Located in The North End, The Red Fox pays homage to the Italian American neighborhood and some of the great old school establishments in the city.
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5. Riccardo's
4.5
Awesome(2726)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 50 times today
Riccardo's Ristorante is a family run business in the North End of Boston, across from Paul Revere's House. It has been recognized by local and national known food critiques as one of the best authentic Italian Restaurants in Boston. Now being run by Richie Jr., Riccardo's has the same fine standards and quality of food as always. The staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about every item on the menu. Unlike other Italian restaurants in the neighborhood Ricardo's never skimps on portions. Come and visit. Renew your love for Riccardo's.
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6. Tony & Elaine's
4.6
Exceptional(1165)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 55 times today
Tony & Elaine's is a red sauce Italian joint located in the North End at 111 N. Washington St.
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7. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.5
Awesome(3443)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Back Bay
Booked 85 times today
Buttermilk & Bourbon is a genuine Southern restaurant in Boston. It's praised for its unique, delicious dishes, with reviewers saying 'the food was not only imaginative but very tasty' and 'felt like we were in New Orleans'. The ambiance, service, and value consistently receive high ratings, making it a well-loved place for a Southern experience.
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8. Tresca
4.8
Exceptional(4170)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 39 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.
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9. Quattro
4.6
Exceptional(1375)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 52 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.
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10. Lucia Ristorante
4.3
Awesome(3357)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 76 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.

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  • Dominique
    Montreal / Quebec •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Hard to find, it is inside the hotel and when you put in google maps it brings you at the back entrance.
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    MonteverdiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cambridge
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    4.2
  • Ernest
    Montreal / Quebec •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Good time. Bespoke bar/restaurant. We sat at the bar and it has a lot of cachet. Appetizers were good. Main courses were ordinary… I enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I would go for more than a drink!
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    The Red FoxPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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    4.5
  • Kathy
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our second time, we loved it the first time, it was absolutely delicious, my son said it was the best Chicken Parmesan he’s ever had in his life
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    Riccardo'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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    4.5
  • Bridget
    Greater Boston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Delicious!! Tight quarters with the tables but that’s every North end restaurant. Delicious food and drinks but they don’t serve desert. Need to go to their bakery next door but given it was Christmas Eve Eve, there were lines out of every bakery door!! Good service and not bad prices. They have valet ($30) but didn’t realize and my husband dropped us off and parked in the lot down the street. They won’t seat you until your full party is together. Overall would definitely recommend.
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    Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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    4.5
  • Erin
    Houston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The space exudes a warm, inviting energy, striking the perfect balance between liveliness and intimacy. The food and service were nothing short of phenomenal, making it an ideal spot for a memorable date night.
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    KrasiPrice: Expensive• Greek• Back Bay
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    4.8

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