Best Historic Restaurants in North End

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Back BayBeacon HillBrooklineCambridgeCharlestownDowntown Crossing

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1. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1106)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 43 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.

A photo of Trattoria Il Panino restaurant

2. Trattoria Il Panino

4.4

Awesome(6582)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 165 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.

A photo of Union Oyster House restaurant

3. Union Oyster House

4.5

Awesome(8762)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Faneuil Hall

Booked 89 times today

The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.

4. Arya Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2791)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 39 times today

Located in Boston's historic North End, Arya Trattoria features a mix of modern and old world Italian cuisine while paying homage to Massimo family roots from abruzzi influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meats, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like limoncello marinated shrimp, Cavetelli con Agnello, and massimo's grandmother's Porchetta

5. Riccardo's

4.4

Awesome(2797)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 14 times today

Riccardo's Ristorante is a cozy family run business in the historic North End of Boston, since 1994.Follow the Freedom Trail from Faneuil Hall and Rose Kennedy Greenway, across from Paul Revere's house.Try our infamous ricotta stuffed meatballs-shhh, they are not on the menu but available anytime. In addition to the traditional Italian favorite, Chicken Parmigiano, we are known for our delicious Eggplant Rollatini and Seafood Fra Diavlo. We offer Gluten Free pasta to ensure every guest is included-when you walk in, you are part of the family.

A photo of Ristorante Saraceno restaurant

6. Ristorante Saraceno

4.5

Awesome(1605)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 21 times today

Born out of our love of fine wines and traditional food, Ristorante Saraceno Italian/Napoletana style cuisine has become the premiere location for fine dining in Boston’s Historic North End. After traveling the Italian regions and sampling different cuisines, we decided to make our way back home and bring Napoli’s best to Boston. Our biggest challenge was finding the right, high-quality ingredients for the dishes we wanted to serve. We are dedicated to offering only the finest and freshest foods. We have also taken great care in assembling a team of only the best chefs and experienced kitchen and dining staff. Come and taste the experience yourself.

7. Euno Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(2521)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 24 times today

Parties above 7 people are being accepted with special seating arrangements! Please call the restaurant to book your reservation! Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic North End, Euno is a hidden gem serving only the finest in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and wines. From exquisite Seafood to Osso Bucco to tender Pollo Parmigian our culinary artists will create a delightful dish to satisfy each and every palate. And if it's a taste of Americana you desire, please enjoy our classic Filet Mignon or world famous Boston Lobster (served in-season only). Voted Most Romantic and highly recommended by celebrity chef Rachael Ray, we are open nightly for dinner at 5pm. Buon Appetito. Enjoy! If you need to cancel any reservation, please make sure to call the restaurant in advance.

8. Mare

4.6

Exceptional(2984)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 65 times today

Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine. Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

9. Mamma Maria

4.8

Exceptional(5516)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 16 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.

10. Cantina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(2915)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 20 times today

An iconic tradition in Boston's "Little Italy", Cantina Italiana serves the tastes that make the North End famous. Started in 1931, Cantina Italiana is the oldest restaurant in the historic North End of Boston. We boast over 90 years of tradition in providing the best in homestyle Italian American and authentic southern Italian cuisine, the freshest New England seafood, and unparalleled service and experience. Cantina Italiana's warm, charming, and traditional atmosphere gives our restaurant a relaxed setting to enjoy you meal amongst the most important parts of your dining and drink experience: family, friends, and of course...food! Enjoy and cheer among us as we would at home: Mangia, Beve, e Buona Salute!

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Adam
Greater Boston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an excellent dinner celebrating my daughter’s birthday at Riccardos. The food was excellent as was the service. Definitely a can’t miss spot for a fun delightful dinner in the north end.
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Riccardo'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.4
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Kelly
Calgary / Southern Alberta •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
In Boston for only a short time but very glad we visited the Union Oyster House, great food and ambience.
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Union Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Faneuil Hall
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4.5
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Richard
Wisconsin •18 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very friendly, good food and great waitstaff. Would recommend
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Trattoria Il PaninoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.4
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Ed
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
Excellent food with attentive service. We had the calamari and meat balls for appetizers. For our main courses we had gnocchi, lobster ravioli and the spaghetti vongole. Everything was top notch. Try to get a table by one of the windows overlooking the street if possible.
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Arya TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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Leanne
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 21, 2025
fabulous food and wine fabulous service and they had a three course meal deal which made it quite affordable
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Ciao RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.8

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