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1. Ciao Roma
4.7
Exceptional(1133)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 81 times today
Located in Boston's North End, Ciao Roma offers a unique Southern Italian dining experience with a modern touch. Enjoy authentic flavors with dishes made using fresh, seasonal ingredients while also serving classics such as, Pappardelle Bolognese and Chicken Parmigiana. Pair your meal with our curated wine list and refreshing cocktails. And don't forget to try our award winning espresso martini! Join us for our Italian-inspired weekend brunch or dine al fresco on our patio during the summer. Perfect for date night, birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, our restaurant provides an elegant setting with views of historic North Square.
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2. Lucia Ristorante
4.2
Awesome(3429)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 42 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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3. Joe’s Waterfront
4.3
Awesome(1928)
Price: Expensive
• American • North End
Booked 125 times today
Joe’s Waterfront, nestled at the crown of Boston’s North End Waterfront, showcases the best views of the Boston Harbor amidst some of the city’s most beloved historic landmarks. The menu features creatively flavorful dishes and modern fare made with local ingredients fresh from the ocean, farm, and neighborhood purveyors. Throughout the modernized dining room, nautically themed artwork and décor adorn the walls and surround diners against the gorgeous Boston Harbor backdrop that’s been woven into the story for decades. Upstairs at Joe’s debuts a comfortable new dining, lounge, and bar area with spectacular waterfront views from above. Adjacent to the lounge is a separate private dining area ideal for intimate events. Joe’s Waterfront offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out options available.
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4. Forcella
4.7
Exceptional(1009)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 49 times today
Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.”The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, ribeye, round out the menu.
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5. Mamma Maria
4.8
Exceptional(5514)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North End
Booked 6 times today
More availability on our website. Our restaurant also offers unique private rooms for small parties starting at 4 people- email mammamariaboston@gmail.com to inquire. ----Superior local and seasonal ingredients distinguish our Italian cuisine. Our menu is updated daily to reflect market changes. Our setting is historical and unique. Five elegant dining rooms ( most with views of the city) are tucked throughout an antique brick townhouse overlooking North Square in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood.
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6. Cafe Amaro
4.7
Exceptional(115)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North End
Booked 5 times today
At Cafe Amaro we specialize in making Italian brick-oven pizza in Boston's North End. Be seated outdoors, or in our intimate, relaxed indoor dining room, with tall open windows facing Hanover St. Start off with select cocktails, beer, or fine wine. Enjoy a few small plates with friends while choosing the perfect pizza for you! Finish your stay with an amaro, limoncello, or North Ends favorite, an Espresso Martini, made with home-made cold brew espresso. We're looking forward to having you!
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7. Tia's on the Waterfront
4.3
Awesome(109)
Price: Expensive
• American • North End
Booked 20 times today
Widely considered being one of Boston's top waterfront restaurants, Tia's on the Waterfront is a casual restaurant that serves traditional and home-cooked Seafood and American cuisine. The patio overlooks Boston's beautiful waterfront and also offers great views of the many nearby parks, monuments and boardwalk. Tia's holds one of the larger outdoor patio's in the city. The dining room at Tia's on the Waterfront has an inviting and laid back feel and has been decorated with a large bar, dim lighting and ample seating.It is not just the enjoyable atmosphere that draws people to Tia's on the Waterfront, the restaurant also serves a menu that consists of classic favorites, including Lobster Rolls, Fried Green Beans, New England Clam Chowder, Flatbreads, Delicious Fresh Salads, Frozen Cocktails, Craft and Local Beers and much much more.
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8. North 26 Bar & Restaurant
3.7
Very Good(50)
Price: Moderate
• American • Faneuil Hall
Enjoy a modern dining experience at our North 26 Restaurant and Bar. We specialize in taking your favorite classic dishes and adding our own modern twists to create dishes you are sure to enjoy. From our chicken parmesan egg rolls to our lobster roll or spicy shrimp pasta, we have something for everyone and invite you sit back, enjoy the view of Faneuil Hall and downtown Boston, and eat to your heart's delight at North 26! You can choose to enjoy it outdoor dining on the patio during the summer, or indoors with a view of Faneuil Hall. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, or evening cocktails and bar bites, look no further than North 26 Restaurant and Bar.
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9. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3579)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Back Bay
Booked 92 times today
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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10. Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
4.5
Awesome(6647)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Seaport
Booked 159 times today
Experience the ultimate in waterfront dining at our flagship Harborside restaurant. Spanning three floors and 20,000 sq ft, it offers classic seafood favorites, patio dining with harbor views, and private event spaces. On the main floor, dine on Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!. On a sunny day, enjoy our Harborside patio with direct view of the harbor, the perfect location for a long lunch on a sunny day. The second floor hosts our private events space, where we create memorable events for private parties, corporate functions, or social celebrations. The third-floor rooftop deck, "The Overlook," provides 180-degree views of Boston Harbor, making it the perfect spot to enjoy the best of Boston's seafood, cocktails, and water views from sunrise to sunset. Located in the Seaport District, it's within walking distance to major attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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