North End & Charlestown Restaurants
Davide Ristorante
326 Commercial Street (between Clark & North Street)
617-227-5745
Accommodating Boston's elite clientele since 1982, Davide Ristorante celebrates its 25th anniversary providing Fine dining serving Northern Italian cuisine prepared fresh to order. Elegant and charming dining rooms, accented with exposed brick offer privacy and intimacy-unlike any other restaurant on busy Hanover St. due to its discrete location across the waterfront-setting the mood perfectly for any special
occasion, high powered business meetings as well as private functions.Davide Ristorante has received numerous accolades over the years, including a Five-Diamond award from AAA, a rating of Excellent from Zagat Survey, and recognition as one of the nation's top 50 Italian restaurants as well as one of the finest wine lists in all of Boston. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence every year since 1985 and the Best Grappa Award 5 years running. Our house specialty veal scaloppini is sure to satisfy and veal chop stuffed with prosciutto and fontina. Dinner served nightly from 5pm until you decide. Open for private functions. Reservations recommended, Full Bar, Valet parking. $$
Eclano
54 Salem Street
617-720-6001 | www.eclano.net
The emphasis of the cuisine at Eclano is on fresh, clean, and identifiable flavors driven by seasonal and regional products. Some signature dishes include Handmade gnocchi with Maine lobster and asparagus in a fortified lobster emulsion. Rack of lamb with lamb shank and vegetable gambotta . Risotto with fresh snap peas, snow peas, shaved parmigiano and pan seared diver scallops. Mirabella Eclano is a small town in Italy on the Appian Way, its origins date back to 83 AD. It was a stopover destination for Roman Soldiers on their travels to and from Capri and other Roman cities. Eclano was a place they could dine on the finest local cuisine, drink wine, celebrate and relax before their next journey. Casual, reservations accepted, dinner only, beer and wine. $½
Massiminos Cucina Italiana
207 Endicott Street, North End
617-523-5959 | www.massiminosboston.com
Massiminos Cucina Italiana is located just minutes from the Fleet Center in the heart of the North End. A family operated restaurant
situated on two floors, they offer a full bar and provide a dining experience only seconded by a trip to Italy. Menu includes pasta, seafood, pork, steak, chicken, veal, and more. Rated "excellent for food, service and decor" - Zagat 2001 and "Superb food in a family atmosphere" - Travel & Leisure 1999. Casual lunch, dinner, full bar, private function space, reservations recommended. $
Pizzeria Regina
11 Thacher Street
617-227-0765
Pizzeria Regina, Boston's oldest brick-oven pizzeria is located in the famous Nother End. Awarded "Best Pizza" by People's Choice Award and
the Phantom Gourmet. Indulge in a variety of delicious homemade thin crust, brick oven pizzas. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner. Delivery
available. Cash only, very casual atmosphere. Walk in. The same great Pizzeria Regina pizza is served at Polcari's in Cambridge. $
Ricardo's Ristorante
175 North Street
617-720-3994 | www.ricardosnorthend.com
Ricard's Ristorante features authentic Italian cuisine with a modern flair. This family business is located opposite The Paul Revere House on the historic Freedom Trail. Ricardo's is frequented by tourists and locals looking for a relaxed atmosphere, fine dining, and friendly service. Menu highlights include lobster ravioli, stuffed calamari over linguini, cioppino,and veal bracciolatini with a port wine sauce. Casual lunch and dinner, beer, wine, and cordials, private function space, reservations accepted. $½
Ristorante Euno
119 Salem Street
617-573-9406
Ristorante Euno offers an innovative, Mediterranean-inspired seasonal menu. The kitchen staff prepares homemade breads and desserts daily. This intimate restaurant is decorated in contemporary Italian style with vaulted brick ceilings and imported ceramic tile floors.
Downstairs dining is available with a lovely working fireplace (ideal for private parties). Euno was rated one of Boston’s Top 50 Restaurants by Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Smart casual, beer, wine & cordials, dinner served 7 days, validated parking at Parcel 7 garage, reservations recommended. $$
Ristorante Limoncello
190 North Street
617-523-4480
Ristorante Limoncello is located on the Freedom Trail next to Paul Revere’s House in the historic North End. The cuisine is Southern
Mediterranean. Their noted chefs take great pride in creating All Fashion Cuisine and Nouvelle Cuisine. Some menu specialties include,
Chilean Sea Bass, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Scallops Limoncello and delicious specialty pastas. Casual, lunch & dinner, beer, wine and of
course limoncello, reservations recommended. $$
Strega Ristorante
379 Hanover Street
617-523-8481 | www.stregaristorante.com
This cozy Hanover Street nook churns out veal and calamari much the way that Sinatra could be counted on to steadily deliver a no-frills
interpretation of “The Lady is a Tramp.” The restaurant buzzes with a combination of casually attired tourists and folks hoping to find a
little bewitched, bothered, and bewildered romance. The food is outstanding and creatively plated. A plate of roasted red peppers, accompanied by homemade mozzarella, which has a pleasant, almost smoky flavor and perfect consistency, is a must. There are two calamari
choices on the menu: deep-fried and sauteed both of which are mouth watering. The linguini vongole, white clam sauce with clams in the
shell, the pasta al dente, and the sauce garlicky is another great selection. The gnocchi is served in a tomato sauce, and despite the apparent simplicity of the dish, it is just as flavorful as the more intricate dishes on the menu. While dining at Strega, you may spot one of the many stars who frequent the restaurant. Tori Spelling, Joey Fatone, John Ventimiglia are just a few who have discovered this fabulous spot! Casual, dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, valet parking. $$
Tangierino
83 Main Street, Charlestown
617-242-6009
Begin your journey at the crossroads of civilization, where 1001 Arabian Nights can only be revealed to the SULTANS & PASHAS. The mystic vibe of MOROCCO... The sensual art of BELLY DANCING... The divine cuisine of BOSTON’S HOTTEST NEW CHEF... The most critically acclaimed CASBAH...Will transform your night to a MAGICAL FANTASY. Tangierino’s three Moroccan-inspired rooms are the heart of the Fire-Red- Walled Casbah, each symbolizing an incarnation of the ORIENTAL DREAM. Discover why... Zagat calls Tangierino “The top
showtime restaurant in Boston”. Phantom Gourmet rates Tangierino “The best exotic and Moroccan eatery”. Where Boston Magazine calls chef Samad Naamad, “One of Boston’s hottest new chefs”. Casual chic, dinner, beer, wines & liqueurs, reservations suggested. $$
The Daily Catch
323 Hanover Street
617-523-8567 | www.dailycatch.com
Established in 1973, this favorably reviewed Sicilian-style restaurant serves local fish and shellfish imported pasta and oils, and original
sauces in an open kitchen. The Daily Catch provides some of Boston’s freshest fish, exquisitely prepared using family held Sicilian recipes. There’s old-world charm in every bite. Seafood specialties include their famous fried calamari, littlenecks Siciliano, monkfish Marsala, black pasta (squid ink) putanesca, lobster fra diavolo (served for two), broiled haddock and shrimp & scallop aglio olio. They offer an extended menu of grilled fish, espresso & desserts. Fast track off the Mass Pike to Exit 26 Seaport Boulevard. Casual, beer & wine, lunch & dinner, reservations accepted. $
Villa Francesca
150 Richmond Street
617-367-2948 | www.villafrancesca.com
Home-style Italian right on the Freedom Trail with all sauces, pasta and desserts produced in house. They use natural ingredients including
the best imported Semolina flour, “extra virgin” olive oil and fine cheeses. House specialities include creative preparations with veal and seafood. Casual, dinner served 7 nights, full bar, reservations
accepted, valet parking. $$
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