John&#x27;s Pizza

You know when you walk into a restaurant and the walls are filled with hollywoods famous…read morememorabilia's you've hit a jackpot. A classic and historical spot with BOMB pizza! Thin crust, no flop with just the right amount of sauce and cheese! Expect a line due to the size of indoor seating but well worth the wait!

I've been coming here for a few years and it is always the same. It's the best pizza I've ever had…read more It is crispy, (no flop), thin with just the right amount of cheese and pepperoni. The ginger ale was my first trine trying and it was soooo good!!! Definitely a staple in Boston!

Steve the pizza connoisseur

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Ernesto's

4.2(1k reviews)

2.2 mi•North End

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As always a great pizza spot with many slice options. The single slice is really two slices in…read moresize. The bbq chicken is my option here . The crust is a nice chew. I like Ernesto's for slices , Pizzeria Regina for beer and pizza when no line waiting to get in , Antico's for dining and pizza , umberto Galleria (only open days til they run out and close 2-3 pm is the issue here) . These are my pizza spots when near the Northend

If you want heavy, flavorful, cheesy pizza by the slice this is definitely one to add on your list!…read moreSo much variety and options to choose from! All the slices are GINORMOUS. The crust is exactly sturdy enough to support the weight of all the toppings but give it a good fold down the middle and you're golden Note: when you buy 1 slice they give you 2 so it's not really $9-10 for two slices haha.

We all got the favorite Chicken Ranch Pizza.

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Outside view

Locale

4.4(545 reviews)

2.0 mi•North End

In a sea of Italian restaurants it can be hard to pick out a solid choice in the North End but I'm…read moreglad to say Locale was a great dinner option! We were in the mood for pizza and Locale was the perfect choice. The space is very cute, staff is super friendly with their service and the food and drinks were really good and fresh. Ordered an aperol spritz and margherita pizza. The pizza was delicious and a good portion. Really fresh and flavorful. The drink was tasty as well. Good prices were also a plus! Would definitely come back here

I have mixed feelings for Locale. We walked in and grabbed bar seats right away. The server was…read morevery good and took care of us right away. Things I liked - My pizza - the dough was delicious, the shaved fennel was delicious My Aperol Spritz was good, the addition of olives is strange but not bad My husband had the PAPPARDELLE and it was good, I liked the currants, a new twist for pasta for me. Things that could be better- My pizza could have had a lot more of the spicy sausage. It only had maybe 4-5 small pieces on the entire thing The PAPPARDELLE could have had a lot more actual meat in the meat sauce Neither of us cared for the corn polenta. It had a taste that we didn't care for. The saffron aioli was bland and tasteless. All in all it was a good meal. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but I also wouldn't tell anyone not to go there.

Polpette pizza

Locale wall art

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Cafe Amaro

4.4(80 reviews)

Came here for dinner for Valentine's Day and I should imagine it was a very tight. This is my first…read moretime here so I'm not sure if the configuration it was supposed to be as tight where they have like two high top tables directly behind other dining tables so some acrobatics were needed to be done by both the white staff and customers to sort just move around. I didn't mind that much since it was actually pretty tight and cozy so it actually brought up the energy I think. We already had reservations, so we received a fairly quickly, and the white stuff were very professional and courteous. The food did not disappoint. The calamari came out fresh and hot. Crispy and the banana peppers gave it just the right heat. The marinara sauce paired well with it. The Lobster Fra Diavolo was done in a cute heart shaped, so that was delightful. Lobster was done perfectly and the slightly spicy sauce of the pasta paired beautifully. My favorite was actually the marsala. The Fusilli was done perfectly al dente and soaked in that delicious sauce that was flavorful and clung so well to the pasta. The chicken breast was well marinated and super tender and juicy. Honestly, I wouldn't hesitate to order this again next time.

Cafe Amaro....No Bene!…read more North End is one of my favorite Boston neighborhoods for Italian food especially Pizza. But this time, not so much! We walked in here on a Sunday afternoon and stopped at Cafe Amaro since they had open tables. The restaurant is very small probably about 10 or so tables. We sat right up against the kitchen which was warm since it was a bit chilly outside. After about 5-8 minutes went by our server came over and we asked to sample 2 glasses of wine. They were not good at all. After tasting one more we finally landed on the Chianti. We then waited longer to place our order which was the Prosciutto and Fig pizza. I also ordered a soda water with lemon which never came. Note: there are 2 servers and I believe 1 speaks English but I am not 100% sure. Once our server finally came over my husband had to remind him of the soda water which he proceeded to say "we only have large bottles." Ok, thanks for letting me know since the other server/busser did not. Does he work here? Does he know the menu? Why wouldn't he tell me this the first place? Our pizza finally came and even after ordering it well done it was still floppy and flimsy to the point when everytime we went to pick up the slice everything fell off...UGH! I don't know how in the North End this place gets by or survives? Maybe they were having an off day? I do see other reviews that had better experiences than ours. Maybe they were short on staff? If that was the case then say something because I probably would've had more patience and understanding if this was the case. BTW, Our server NEVER came over after ordering our wines and pizza. He never asked "how is everything?" NEVER... I also rarely give one/two stars to restaurants but this was despicable and I really hope this is not their norm. All I have to say is there are so many other better restaurants in the North End to go to, but Cafe Amaro is not one of them.

Kitchen area

Prosciutto and Fig pizza

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Broccoli rabe pizza

Benevento's

4.0(810 reviews)

Five stars for service from the hostess, waitress so accommodating. Great neighborhood atmosphere…read more Five stars for food, flavor of marinara, pasta and parmigiana chicken and eggplant. Love the fig and greens salad w goat cheese. Consistently excellent food for reasonable cost. And a little to take home.

We visited Benevento's in the North End for a pasta meal a few days before the Boston Marathon…read more Having been to a few other North End restaurants, I would say that this place rates slightly above average. Service was quick but you could tell that the servers were very busy and didn't have much time for pleasantries. The restaurant was packed and loud (definitely recommend having reservations) and tables were VERY close together, making it tricky to get in and out of the seating, even for my husband and I who are not large people. For the food - mine was outstanding! I tried a homemade pasta with a blush sauce and it was fantastic. The pasta was fresh with the perfect consistency, and the sauce was so rich and well flavored. My husband, who is gluten intolerant, had gluten free pasta with broccolini and sausage. He said his meal was just ok. The gluten free pasta looked to be the same brand we buy at home, and the flavor of the sauce was average. Overall, it was a fun night out, but I think we would probably opt to try a different North End restaurant next time.

7-8 layers of thinly sliced eggplant make this perfect.

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Nice vibes

Carmelina's

4.5(4.4k reviews)

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The food was amazing from the bread and oil mix to our meals !…read more It's a very busy fast paced place but everything is made to order and soo good

So delicious. Highly recommend. Definitely need a reservation. Service was great. Wine was deliciousread more

Minority-owned & operated

Bolognese

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Grazie @foodieauthority Spicy Shrimp

Antico Forno

Super busy spot night before Boston Marathon. Service was awesome. Food fabulous…read more Highly recommend

Arrived at 4 for an early dinner w/my daughter and son-in-law. Got seated right away, waiter was…read moreattentive. Ordered the garden salad w/2 pizzas- yummy!! Also got rolls while waiting for our order. Everything was delicious and delivered on time! Fun atmosphere- a table of ladies were celebrating a 60 y.o. Bday- fun group!

Dolci pizza

Saint Anthony's Feast weekend with dining outside Antico Forno!

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Antico Forno "Cucina a Legna"....kitchen of wood! https://www.anticofornoboston.com

Quattro

3.7(686 reviews)

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We went on a very busy Monday, the place was absolutely packed around 1pm so we ate at the bar…read more Service was hit or miss. Pesto with bread was a nice touch. They do not serve coffee, only espresso. We both ordered pasta and thought they were just OK but nothing special and the lunchtime pricing was more like dinner pricing. In retrospect this place is really known for pizza and if we went back, we would definitely try that instead.

Visited Quattro during Dine Out Boston Restaurant week and we were disappointed. It's a small…read morerestaurant on one of the corners of Hanover. I love a dim lit restaurant; however, a candle on our table or a small table light would be appreciated (we had to take one from another table). In addition, the music was really loud we found ourselves having to speak loudly to hear one another and we could clearly hear the conversations of the tables around us. As for the food, we didn't have many positive things to say. The highlight of the meal was the pesto dipping sauce that came with the bread and the fries that came with the steak. The bread tasted and felt stale, not off to a great start. Additionally, the meatballs came out room temperature, they didn't really have any flavor, and they tasted freezer burnt. My significant other really enjoyed the cacio e pepe sauce that came with the arancini but I wasn't a fan. The arancini itself was really good. As for our entrees neither of us were a fan of our dishes. I only ate a couple of bites of my pasta and my boyfriend said the steak wasn't great. We didn't have high hopes for dessert but my significant other enjoyed the tiramisu, but the cannolis just weren't good. Overall, the service was okay and the food not so great. Not sure if it's because we ordered off the dine out menu, but we probably won't return. You could get better italian food somewhere else in the North End.

Parma prosciutto pizza

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La Famiglia Giorgio's

4.0(2.1k reviews)

One of the best Italian restaurants ever! The queue is always insane but totally worth it. For a…read moreparty of two, I had to wait about 15 mins before we were seated. It is warm and cosy and although not fancy but you won't feel a difference. The waiters were so sweet and knowledgeable with their suggestions Our food was so hot and fresh. The pesto is fantastic and the butternut ravioli is sweet but totally delicious. I ordered the chicken parmigiana (with just the chicken ) and combined it with the pesto alfredo. Genius? yes! I will go again

Tourist trap Huge…read moreportions, bad food bad service cold food, rude wear they pretend to be Italian, but they're from here

Upstairs seating

Arancini, Calamari, mozzarella moons, Antipasto

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BenCotto - Boston

4.2(817 reviews)

2.0 mi•North End

The atmosphere was great, service was great, and food was amazing! Best lasagna ever!read more

We had the best meal at Bencotto on a Monday evening. We had a larger party with four adults and…read morefour kids. Our waiter Ani was the absolute best and made our kiddos feel right at home by being attentive and treating them like adults while catering to their needs. The pizza and pasta were amazing. My seven year old called it the "best pasta of his life." Very kid friendly while still being a memorable meal for the adults as well.