Continues to be one of my favorite cocktail bars!!!!! The drinks are so good. We stopped in this past weekend and of course got the pistachio martinis. You really can't go wrong with them and they are a must try. I love the gelato in them, it really kicks them up a notch. I also got the espresso martini which was very very good too. Definitely a top 5 espresso martini. We also got an affogato and had baileys added to it- this was AMAZING! If you're into dessert drinks this is the best place for them. Sometimes you have to wait in line but once you're seated the service is great. The staff checks in often and is extremely helpful. This is a great date night or hang out spot, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and feels like a cafe. Highly recommend! read more

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Service has a lot to be desired. They're rude and don't focus on customer service. We ended up walking out because they just gave attitude from the first words out of their mouth. I had my laptop and was NOT doing any work on it. I just had it with me and I wasn't even planning to do work on it. I was there to get coffee. They came up to me and gave me attitude over it and them not wanting screens. I was like okay but then they walked off and didn't take our orders. They saw us leaving and asked if we wanted anything. We said "No! I said we respected your wishes and never disrespected your policy but instead of taking our orders you gave us shit and walked off." They obviously don't want customers. read more

All the gelato looked like it was melting, but we took a chance anyway. Sure enough, after taking one sip of the gelato soup, I asked if they had any that were more frozen, they said no and admitted something was wrong with their machine. But they were rather unapologetic nor did they offer any alternatives. So we paid for the gelato soup with it still nearly full in the cup, and left. I would spend your hard earned money elsewhere. read more

Amazing European vibes! Stopped for a quick drink and loved that the pistachio martini had gelato in it!! Their sweets case looked delicious but I was in and out with quick service!! Would love to come back and try and espresso martini and a dessert! read more

This was a dimly lit cafe with bathrooms in the basement floor. The pistachio martini was strong with pistachio ice cream. While I couldn't taste as much pistachio flavor in the martini, it did have a hint of pistachio smell. Their menu says they have Boston's best cannoli. The chocolate chip cannoli was good for cannoli lovers. The hot chocolate had a bit too much foam for my liking. The homemade tiramisu wasn't bad, but I wish it had more cream inside. The coffee was soaked inside and I liked how it was not too sweet. The pistachio cream in the pistachio cake complemented the dessert and had a flaky outside. This store does accept credit card. read more

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The smell of coffee attracted me into this cafe (and I'm not even a coffee drinker). Service was good and the lady was so friendly. We ordered an iced Americano (for the hubby) and a hot chocolate for me. The hot chocolate is supposedly made by scratch and it was delicious. The cold whipped cream was a nice addiction to the rich and creamy chocolate. Bathrooms are located downstairs and I really liked how they provide free feminine products if needed. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I found myself at Caffe Paradiso with 2 of my closest friends, 3 aperols and 1 pistachio martini deep on a beautiful spring day in Boston at 4pm on a Friday. It was euphoric. I'm born and raised in LA, so I never understood the argument for people loving seasons. You'd rather freeze your bum off half the year than be warm year round? Yeah, ok... But living in New York for the past 3 years, I understand it. There is something about earning that first nice day after making it through a harsh winter that makes it so much more rewarding. You earned it. I imagine it's like going on a gnarly diet for 5 months, and then you have that first bacon cheeseburger. Of course that burger is always great, but it will never be better than when you've been starving yourself for months and then demolish it. There's also this collective energy in the air where everyone NEEDS to be outside. The entire city is defrosting. You can feel it. It's tangible. Personally, I'd still take the nice weather year round but at least I understand the argument now. It's always good to put yourself in someone else's shoes. It's the only real way to understand the world. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__ read more

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Excellent !!! Service & espressos both in martinis and regular as well as gelato! 5

We walked in after lunch. Tables and chairs are small. There's a bathroom. Server was nice. I had a cappuccino, award-winning pistachio martini, and espresso martini. The pistachio martini had pistachio liqueur and a scoop of gelato. The espresso martini was smooth. We paid with card. read more

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I really like how spacious this place is. We got seated quickly and ordered right away. The customer service could have been more attentive though. There's a decent size selection of gelato to choose from. The Stracciatella we ordered was delicious! We truly tasted the flavors in this gelato. There's also alcohol you can order here and not just dessert. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Stracciatella - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is not authentic Gelato. Especially the pistachio which tasted more of chemicals and had an unnecessarily vibrant green color. The texture of the four different flavors we had were all the consistency of American ice cream. read more

Great local cafe. Coffee was perfect, ice cream was delicious. Staff are welcoming and friendly.

While we didn't eat here so I cannot speak to any of the pastries the Pistachio Martini was all it is cracked up to be. It was truly delicious and honestly more of a dessert than anything with the dollop of Pistachio gelato plopped in the middle. Service was fine, nothing to write home about but nothing bad. The only downside to this place is the ambiance, it is in desperate need of an update and felt a bit dirty. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Pistachio Martini - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Awesome gelato! It's 6.50 for a small cup which is not too bad considering it's the North End, and you get too flavors. Service was great and this place definitely makes you feel like you're somewhere in Italy. I got the chocolate and coffee flavors which paired really well. It was fun to eat with the little plastic spoon while walking around the North End. I will be back! read more

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We stoped in on a rainy day for hot coffee and tea . Ended up talking for 2 hours and having some dessert after lunch. Great atmosphere to sit and chat. Service was good and we all had a wonderful time. read more

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I love this small cafe and have been coming for years. We had a chance to stop by recently after dinner for a coffee and biscotti. Service is always friendly and the room and vibe are very comfortable. I've never come for drinks or aperitivo, but they have what seems to be an extensive selection. I also think they serve one of the best biscotti in the North End. read more

The drinks here are incredible! The pistachio martini topped with pistachio gelato blew me away...easily the best martini I've ever had. The cafe is cozy with dim lighting but we had no issue finding a table for our group of 4 when walking in. The service is great. Our waitress was knowledgeable about the menu & took time to explain things/make recommendations due to it being my first visit. I started with a Nutty Irishmen which is hazelnut & Bailey's served warm. It was yummy & comforting in the cold weather. I was going to order a second one until the pistachio martini caught my eye--an incredible drink & a must try. Almost 2 months later & I still think of it often LOL They also have a deli case with a variety of Italian desserts, including cannolis of course. Gems like this are hard to find these days but Little Italy is truly something special! read more

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If you want to truly envision yourself sitting in Italy (while remaining in Boston), get yourself over to Cafe Paradiso for a drink (of any kind). Nice service, they let you sit there for as long as you'd like. During over weather the doors remain open allowing you to enjoy the passersby. Calming space that is worth enjoying. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This cafe is cute and dimly lit, has a bit of a romantic ambiance but make it European. The desserts are good - you get exactly what you would expect. The pistachio martini is pretty strong, just how I like it :) There is occasionally a man with a guitar playing live music and he goes from table to table performing. It's cute! Overall, a nice place to catch up with friends over drinks and dessert. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Pistachio Martini, vanilla ice gelato, double chocolate cake, pistachio and ricotta cake - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is some of the best and most authentic Italian gelato I've had in Boston. My friend and I were craving gelato and we stumbled upon this place by accident, and I'm so glad we did. We ordered the stracciatella flavor, and it was so delicious. The ice cream was so creamy and it just melts in your mouth, and it tasted perfect - it wasn't overly sweet, and it tasted fresh. I also appreciated how it wasn't very heavy. The dark chocolate bits were perfectly crunchy and tasted incredible as well. What I also really loved was that there is an option to dine-in with the ice cream - we asked for our scoops to be in cups and we expected regular ice cream paper cups, but instead we were given our ice cream in beautifully designed glasses, which made the experience so much more exciting. The portion of the ice cream was also extremely generous - we were given huge scoops. The service here is great - the servers were so friendly, and the cafe itself has a very cute and cozy vibe. I would suggest this place if you're looking for delicious Italian gelato, and if you're also looking to experience eating gelato in an elegant way! read more

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A cute Italian coffee shop in Little Italy. I enjoyed the cozy ambience as well as their Panatonne. Very soft and flavorful. The bread got a very nice texture and sweetness from the dried fruits. Their Cappucino was the perfect drink to dip the bread into! read more

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This restaurant in the north end was nothing too special. Though, I can't talk about the food as I never ate here but I got an iced latte to go. It came in a beer company cup which I thought was funny. And the iced latte looked/ tasted like a slushy like latte. Its consistency was thick and slushy like. Now don't get me wrong it tasted good but I just was not expecting it to be like that. read more

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Great Irish coffee and the gelato was good. Very small place but a nice end to the evening. Quick and friendly service. read more

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Caffe Paradiso Love!! Never disappoints! Four of us. Four perfectly perfect cannoli, 2 Cappuccinos from heaven and two delectable Hot Chocolates! We added 4 champagne cookies for a twist and they also lived up to standards! When in Boston Cafe Paradiso is my choice. I have been going there for over 30 yrs read more

Caffe Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came in for a martini after dinner and the Expresso Martini was on point! Strong, stout and a bit of sweet. Made with Absolut vodka. Small place to relax and watch Saturday football before back out on this rainy afternoon. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Expresso martini - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Dining method: Dine-in Item(s) ordered: Macchiatos and a gluten-free chocolate caramel cake Value: Reasonable prices Speed: Our coffees were served within 10 minutes The Review: Café Paradiso is a classic North End spot, complete with green travertine tables and wood finishes. They serve coffee, gelato, mixed drinks, and even have a food menu. The first thing we noticed was how nice and nice the staff were. Surprisingly, there are options for dietary needs, and even a gluten-free pastry, which they warmed up to perfection. The macchiatos were foam-filled cups of delicious espresso. I'd never had one prepared this way, and it was very good. We will most certainly be returning to Paradiso! read more

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Came here for dessert after dinner since dessert options were limited at 9 pm. Service was nonexistent. Tiramisu - super super dry. It didn't taste fresh. The creme was good though. Negroni - very strong so if you like yours on the stronger side, definitely recommend! read more

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Came in from out of town, just walking around and decided to stop in for a drink. Drinks were fabulous however, the owner (lady) was RUDE! From the very moment we walked in, she continued to be rude, talked down to us, rolled her eyes, etc.. The Wait staff were excellent and verified that the rude lady was in fact the owner. I cannot believe she is a restaurant business owner. Customer service is far from her strong suit! Treated like garbage and angry about the experience even though the drinks were good. read more

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My friend and I popped in here on a random Tuesday night before a resy at another restaurant. It's a cute spot with great service. I enjoyed the food I got. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Espresso Martini, affogato and cannoli are very good! Service was fast, and everyone was friendly and attentive. It was crowded and loud when we stopped in around 8pm, seating was very tight, not for big groups. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have never had more disappointing tiramisu. The bread was overly soggy and not sweet while the cream was also disappointing. To boot, they forced a tip despite me not giving one. read more

PROS: This is the most authentic Italian caffe I've ever been to. It has the Italian atmosphere, everything was made from scratch, the staff spoke Italian, the music was even on point. The order came out fast, large menu variety, and they prohibit you from working on your computer on the weekends so it prevents people from hogging the tables CONS: Scarce parking as its only street parking. it also gets very cramped inside OVERALL: I would definitely come and check this place out. Despite the parking issue, as long as you're in the area you'll love it here read more

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The gelato was okay. Kinda thicker than I would have liked and pricy for how much you get. The texture was not it for me. But the place wasn't crowded and we were able to grab a table relatively quick. Also, one of the dessert places that takes credit cards and not cash only! read more

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If you are walking around the north end looking for a quick martini definitely stop in this place! It's a small little place that gives me Paris vibes. I love the open air breeze and the little tables with twinkle lights outside at night. we stopped in this place while we were waiting on our table at another restaurant for some drinks. The espresso and the pistachio martinis are Both some of the best I have had. Absolutely love this place. We then stopped back in for martinis and dessert after dinner since drinks at some of those Italian dinner places can be a bit pricey this place is more reasonable and better tasting! read more

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Delicious drinks and pastries. Cute atmosphere. Ordered a pistachio martini (best after gelato melts), tiramisu, and a warmed croissant - all were great! A must stop in the North End if you want a drink and small treat. read more

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This cafe has a nice location and ambiance. I got the espresso martini, which was quite strong yet watery. You can probably find better ones in north end. I came here previously and enjoyed the pistachio martini a lot more (it comes with a scoop of gelato). One thing I found weird was their water policy. My waiter told me they only sold bottled water, but the bar had tap water. I went over to the bar, where I was told that they didn't serve tap water (??). I've never experienced this in an American restaurant, and it looks like previous reviewers had this issue too. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Espresso Martini - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute little cafe in North Boston, can take a little time out from walking freedom trail, it's tiny cramped but neat and keeps some old world charm- pistachio martinis are apparently something worth trying! read more

What a great coffee shop. The employees were friendly and helpful. A great place to sit down and enjoy a pastry and coffee. You know it's good when the locals are there as well. read more

Pistachio martini and a mini cannoli. Spectacular give me 15 of them right now. Definitely recommend stopping here while in north end. read more

Caffe Paradiso - Desserts Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was this place busy... and rightfully so!!! Everything was delicious! We ordered a Bellini, an old fashion, chocolate chip ice cream, cookies and cream ice cream, tiramisu, and a hazelnut cake. Let's start by saying it was hard to pick my favorite. The tiramisu was probably the best I ever had. Tasted authentic and full of flavor. The hazelnut cake tasted just like a Ferrero Rocher- kept trying to savor every bite! It was nice to see there were plenty of locals stopping in for a drink and sweet treat and it wasn't just all tourist. read more