Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in North End

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1. Lucia Ristorante

4.1

Excellent(3416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 51 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.

2. Forcella

4.7

Exceptional(995)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 38 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.

3. Joe’s Waterfront

4.5

Awesome(1900)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • North End

Booked 80 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.

4. Mamma Maria

4.8

Exceptional(5512)

$$$$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.

5. Cafe Amaro

4.8

Exceptional(113)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 9 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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6. North 26 Bar & Restaurant

3.8

Excellent(49)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Faneuil Hall

Booked 1 time today

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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7. Tia's on the Waterfront

4.0

Excellent(105)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • North End

Booked 7 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.

8. ArtBar

4.4

Awesome(824)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 7 times today

ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

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9. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3551)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 114 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!

10. Bistro du Midi

4.7

Exceptional(4723)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 85 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

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M
Mfoniso
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The pasta was exquisite lots of great ambience. It was interesting and the people were nice and the servers were splendid.
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Lucia RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.1
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JenniferVIP
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful restaurant with amazing food and perfect service. Our mother became ill during dinner and the staff was incredibly gracious and kind.
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ForcellaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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Ray
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food. The staff was very friendly and helpful to us. We recommend the restaurant.
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Mamma MariaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.8
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Roberta
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a great experience on Mother’s Day. There was some confusion when we arrived but we ended up at a perfect spot by the window for the six of us, including two toddlers. The bartender waited on us and did a fabulous job. The kids’ food came out quickly, and all the food was delicious. The kids even had space to run around a little as we were in the back and it wasn’t crowded there.
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Joe’s WaterfrontPrice: Expensive• American• North End
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4.5
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Merry
South Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
Food and people were wonderful!! Small cozy place brought back memories of trip to Italy
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Cafe AmaroPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.8

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