Trattoria di MonicaA FavoriteBeing Italian, I come with high expectations to most Italian restaurants. Most of the time my reaction is something like, "Good, but doesn't compare to my mothers". Monica's was unbelievable from start to finish. From the apps to the desert, everything was incredibly delicious. I would go to the extent to say that it is by far the best Italian not only in the north end, but in Boston. The food is so good that any other factor of the restaurant becomes irrelevant. This place is my new weekly spot!5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat North End RestaurantThis was our first visit to Trattoria di Monica and we loved it. It is small and intimate so a reservation is a good idea. We were seated immediately at 7pm and had a wonderful, relaxing dinner. The food was excellent - many choices. A big step above other North End restaurants because of the choices and variety. The wine list was very nice. We will definitely go back and highly recommend it to others.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMHomemade brillianceThis is the best spot for homemade Italian food in the north end (or anywhere in New England). Everything is made from scratch. I don't know why they have a menu because they offer 25+ specials a night. Truly great food and service.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMNorth End GemWe love this place. Always a list of specials longer than the menu. Everything is very fresh. The best pesto ever. The restaurant is very small, so make a reservation.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMreally enjoyable experience.really enjoyable experience. Very quaint setting. Awesome service. Welcoming smiles all around.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat restaurant - very goodGreat restaurant - very good food and great ambience.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMAbsolutely phenomenal! ThisAbsolutely phenomenal! This tiny restaurant is a perfect hole in the wall jem! Every course was prepared to perfection and the homemade pasta was out of this world. It's a little crowded/tight for larger parties and the menu items are a little pricey but 100% completely worth it. If your looking for an authentic Italian meal-you will not be disappointed!4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMAmbiance was outstanding.Ambiance was outstanding. We always have a great time! The specials of the day were amazing, really enjoyed them. Great italian food! We are from Montreal and always come when we are down! Thanks so much, see you soon!4/21/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellant North End DiningGreat gnocchi and veal dishes. Excellent north end restaurant. Great place to eat before games at the Garden.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMthe best homemade pasta inthe best homemade pasta in the North End. Always great. Very good service and unbelievable specials every night. We love Trattoria3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food and Attentive ServiceLoved the restaurant. The food was excellent and the service attentive. We would definitely go back.3/17/2013 12:00:00 AMJust a lovely meal with greatJust a lovely meal with great service and yummy food.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is our favorite NorthThis is our favorite North End restaurant. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is delicious.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways an excellant meal.Always an excellant meal. My visitor from the UK appreciated the fresh pasta-he is a world traveler so he knows great from average.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful North End treat.It's a very small cozy space. The wait staff was attentive and shared a large list of specials that supplemented an already amazing menu, making it even harder to choose. We had arancini, fried zucchini blossoms and bruschetta. The arancini were amazing. My husband had the scallops with black fettucine and they were great; my daugther had gnocci and was in heaven. I had the special which as veal cutlets, brussel sprouts, cauliflower and gnocci in olive oil and garlic. It was good, but I was wishing i had ordered something with one of their sauces (like the vodka sauce with the lobster ravioli...). We'll definitely go back to try some of the different menu items, and maybe save room for dessert.3/14/2013 12:00:00 AM