Thank you to Brian Guck for this great info. If you have some free time in Boston, these suggestions may prove helpful.
See his colorful Powerpoint presentation here.
Lunch Sandwich?
- Bricco does make a great sandwich. Walk down the little alley and turn right and you are there
- 241 Hanover St.
- 617 248 9859
- www.briccosalumeria.com
Pizza Fix?
- This is the best oven in town. There is often a wait for a table, but you can call ahead for take out
- 11 1/2 Thatcher Street
- 617 227 0765
- www.reginapizza.com/north_end
Want a serious meal?
- Lucca has an active bar and serves a varied menu of great food.
- 226 Hanover St.
- 617 742 9200
- www.luccaboston.com
Something sweet in the middle of the night?
- Bova’s 24 hr bakery is the place to go. An amazing selection of goodies
- 134 Salem St.
- 617 523 5601
- www.bovabakeryboston-hub.com
Sea food?
- Neptune Oyster Bar is a small and busy spot. Great oysters and a selection of great fish. It has become very popular, doesn’t take reservations so be early for lunch
- 63 Salem St.
- 617 742 3474
- www.neptuneoyster.com
High end Italian?
- Il Molo is a high-quality restaurant with all of the classics and excellent sea food
- 326 Commercial St.
- 857 277 1895
- www.ilmolloboston.com
Classic Breakfast?
- Anthony’s is a classic local for breakfast or lunch. Small tables but fast and friendly service.
- 252 Commercial St.
- 617 742 2987
Another Breakfast joint?
- The Golden Goose Cafe serves a classic breakfast menu with large tables, open space and a view to the harbor
- 65 Atlantic Avenue
- 617 377 4949
Something on the water?
- The Sail Loft is a friendly and casual spot right on the water. Good fish and chips and chowder
- 80 Atlantic Avenue
- 617 227 7280
- www.thebostonsailloft.com
Classic Italian?
- Limoncello serves the Italian classics with quality. The best red sauce in the neighborhood and they make their own Limoncello
- 190 North St
- 617 523 4480
- www.ristorantelimoncello.com
Need a quick slice?
- Umberto’s is the place. There is always a line at lunch, cash only, lots of little tables so seating is not a problem
- 289 Hanover St
- 617 227 5709
Italian/Argentinian?
- Monica’s serves the classics but with a creative twist. Great little wine bar on the side
- 143 Richmond St
- 617 720 5472
- www.monicasboston.com
More Sea Food?
- Another airy spot specializing in seafood. Sandwiched between Monica’s and Limoncello
- 135 Richmond St
- 617 857 350 3105
- www.aquapazza-boston.com
Another Classic
- There are several Strega’s in Boston, but this is the original. Classic Italian specializing in fish and steak
- 379 Hanover St
- 617 523 8481
- www.stregaristorante.com
Family oriented
- Lucia is a very comfortable family-oriented restaurant
- 415 Hanover St
- 617367 2353
- www.luciaboston.com
Mexican tonight?
- A very friendly and as authentic as you can get north of the border. If you have some Spanish give it a try.
- 3 Lewis St
- 617 248 9537
- www.tenochmexican.com
A little of everything?
- Nico is a small but lively spot.
- 417 Hanover St
- 617742 0404
- www.nicoboston.com
Cannoli fix?
- Modern has the best Cannoli in town. Always filled fresh to order
- 257 Hanover St
- 617523 3783
- www.modernpastry.com
Open Air?
- Florentine Cafe has a great long bar and when the weather is nice open window seating. A fun lively spot
- 333 Hanover St
- 617 227 1777
- www.cafeflorentine.com
Classic Italian
- Great menu and good service with an outstanding Grappa bar
- 241 Hanover St
- 617 248 6800
- www.bricco.com
North Square Special
- Mama Maria’s is in a beautiful old house on North Square. Excellent menu and service
- 3 North Square
- 617523 0077
- www.mamamaria.com
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