Loved everything about the Via from the ambiance, welcoming staff, friendly customers and of course the food. This place makes their own bread so pace yourself. The pizzas are spectacular- deep dish style with a thin crust - and the toppings are light and fluffy. I don't know how they do this and the results are spectacular. The flavors simply pop. Try the eggplant appetizer and any of the salads to start. All the pastas are homemade and the pizza- to die for dear readers. Enjoy! read more

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Gotta be one of the best pastry shops in the Boston area. Every time I visit, I am amazed at the selection and fresh baked goods that cover up the entire bar area. Anything cream filled is my favorite. The sourdough bread and baguettes are also top notch. It isn't the easiest place to get to but the trip is worth it. Street parking can be a bit of a pain. It's also tiny inside and will feel very crowded on a weekend morning when you have a line of people trying to grab pastries with as many tables as possible crammed inside a small space. The tables for brunch are usually filled so expect a wait. I haven't tried their coffee yet but they did look good. read more

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Truly a hidden gem in Dorchester. Dare I say one of the best Italian spots I've had in my decade living in Boston? Everything we ordered was amazing. My favorite dish was the eggplant parm. I wish it was a larger portion because it was just that good. Highly recommend trying it even if you are not a fan of eggplant. Also ordered the short rib pasta which was super flavorful and had big chunks of tender short rib. Decided to order the small pizza to not get too full but was pleasantly surprised by the large size. Will be coming back for sure for more! read more

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I am literally in shock that this place exist right on Dorchester Ave lol Right across from Charlie's pizza, this cute restaurant/ bakery on the weekends is here. TIP : I believe they only service these delicious pastries on the weekends. I think they run out fast too so be there early! When I walked in, definitely a very nice welcoming feeling. It's a really cute spot for a coffee date or brunch. I've been told to come and try this lunch/dinner menu. I definitely will. Staff is super friendly. Croissant was so fluffy, crispy, and buttery. My son LOVED it. Highly recommend coming here on the weekends. read more

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I've said it before and I'll say it again: Boston's best Italian food is not in the north end. I've been wanting to visit Via Cannuccia for over a year and it did not disappoint. The menu was simple but I wanted to order everything! I love when I feel excited about a menu. Not to mention the specials made the choice even harder. We started with the Caesar salad which they kindly split into two bowls for us. We shared a short rib dish (the special) and the cacio e Pepe. They were both fabulous. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes (and also brunch). The servers was friendly and very accommodating. The food was a bit slow to come out but we didn't mind. The restaurant was cute and well appointed and they managed to fit a good number of tables in the restaurant. This was one of my favorite meals of the year. I highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

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I loved dining in for brunch! I appreciate the large selection of pastries and thoughtful menu. The flavors were exceptionally good for a reasonable price. Can't wait to come back for dinner. read more

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Beautiful, busy little restaurant. Huge case of delicious goodies to grab and go. Offered regular and sparkling water. Ordered ricotta stuffed French toast and side of potatoes. Savored every last bite. 10/10 would go again. Best brunch I've had in ages. read more

This place is great. This is the type of small neighborhood chef owned restaurant I like to support. Whether you go for their brunch or dinner you cannot go wrong. read more

3 Patries: $25. Check the pics to find out why. Pastries look good and initially taste good. read more

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Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic find! Came here for brunch with some friends. Ordered the pasta in red sauce. (It had a fancier name, but i've forgotton it.) It was simple but FANTASTIC. I'm very particular about pasta, and this was absolutely perfect and better than I can make at home. The fresh pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauce was garlicky in a way I can never quite achieve at home. The staff at the restaurant were lovely, and it was 100% a fantastic experience. We live nearby, and can't wait to go back. I'm especially thrilled as their patio is dog friendly. I am hoping me and my pup will become regulars here! read more

Another 5 star review for this place. It blows us away every time. Owner Stefano is awesome and gave us a new wine to try. Food is always unbelievable. read more

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Exceptional. Every choice was delicious and intentional. Clam pizza was incredible (out of this world dough!), apps were amazing. Had a special short rib on the specials menu which is a must order. Risotto balls were wonderful and porchetta was surprisingly refreshing with the accompanying giardinera. Cod croquettes from the specials menu were crunchy and balanced. Eggplant parm was fantastically crispy in a way I've never had with eggplant before. Mezzi rigatoni was flavorful with perfectly cooked pasta. Also had the surf and turf ravioli from the specials menu which was also incredible and nothing like I've eaten before. Each raviolo had two sides, each with lobster or beef, but still connected; creativity was off the charts. Had just enough space for dessert (tres leches meets crème brûlée) and that was mindblowing too. Parking was tough but worth circling the block for street parking. Small and intimate with attentive and thoughtful service. Do not pass this place up. Already booked my return visit! read more

Everything was absolutely delicious. The chef did an unbelievable job. I let him know personally that the food was delicious. The short rib pasta was absolutely incredible. Even the tiramisu which was made different was absolutely delicious. Me and my wife absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back. read more

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This is a super cute café that reminds me of Europe perfectly. They have amazing pastries here on the weekends, so I have gotten them a few times. But it was our first time coming for brunch. You can order pastries to eat at the table, and also order from their brunch menu. They have super friendly service, and the servers went out of their way to look for the headphone the had fallen on the floor for us. The food is really good and you will probably be convinced to take multiple things to go after your brunch. read more

Via Cannuccia - Pistachio croissant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I highly recommend enjoying this restaurant in all formats; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All the food is delicious and this is probably one of the best Italian restaurants in Massachusetts. The bakery alone is phenomenal. The coffee and the cocktails are good as well. Very affordable wine. read more

" Top Notch desserts " I have not tried the full food . Only the desserts they are too notch . Delicious & fresh you won't be disappointed. You must get here early though . I guess everyone knows about the best kept secret in town . The desserts of this place . They sell coffee it's good too or juices to pair with the desserts, so no worries . I definitely will come back in another opportunity to try the food . The service here is super friendly. The vibe is welcoming. I can't wait to come again . Parking is limited but manageable. read more

Not a hidden gem by any means but a gem nonetheless. They're often changing up the menu but you really can't go wrong with anything you order. I've had the cacio e Pepe suppli, anchovy bucatini, pasta alla gricia with leeks and guanciale, and several other pastas and pizzas and every single thing has been delicious. Truly some of the best food outside of Italy. Oh - and if you have room the potatoes are out of this world. Love this place!! read more

A delightful Brunch with the ladies. We started with bottle of Casa Canevel Prosecco with Chambord. The Signature Savory Crostata with roasted rosemary potato's and green salad. The Frittata Ciociara was huge! (No sign of egg shortages here). The Brunch bar of breads and pastries was out of this world. So difficult choosing so we got different ones and shared. (Cinnamon Roll Croissant, Brioche Tart with lemon cream and Raspberry Crumble and a Mix Berry Danish). Finished up with chocolate espresso martinis and cappuccinos. If you're looking for a Brunch spot in Boston (Dorchester) you can't beat this one. It is small inside so reservations are highly recommended. I was told their pasta and dinner entrees are amazing. They were ranked in top 25 restaurants in NY Times. Service is the best!!! Go!! read more

This place is a *G*E*M*. Though probably no longer a hidden one given all of their recent well-earned accolades! The pastry bar on the weekends is where it's at. You have to get there early - the savory pastries run out first and quickly. The mushroom danish is top notch, and the croissants are so buttery and flaky. The maritozzo is also their specialty, a brioche bun filled with a light whipped cream. It's like a beignet in that there is no graceful way to eat it - the whipped cream and powdered sugar will get everywhere! The brunch menu is excellent! The frittata boscaiola is huge and packed with mushrooms, it also comes with a fresh salad and very crispy roasted potatoes - no limp home fries here. The uova al pomodoro is basically shakshuka, it is delicious and my only wish is that it came with more bread to soak up all of that savory goodness. The banana bread french toast is the perfect way to round out your brunch meal with some sweetness. Dinner menu = also excellent. It's all excellent. The suppli is like arancini, crispy on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside. I got this saffron risotto that had a perfect spread. The waitstaff are always so warm and friendly, and the service is attentive. I feel so lucky that I live within walking distance of this place, but street parking isn't an impossible task if I feel like driving over. I can't wait to go soon and sit in their new outdoor patio! read more

Via Cannuccia - Banana Bread French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food is outstanding! It is the best Italian restaurant in Boston in my mind. The eggplant appetizer is sublime, and the pizza, with its beautifully baked crust, is delicious. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Delicious Italian close to our VRBO! A welcome treat after a long day of sightseeing.

This is the real deal, my friends! Authentic Italian food. Authentic Italian vibe. In ~Boston. Finally. Pasta / bread are hand made and are awesome. Pastries too. Flavors are delicate, and yet authentic. Good selection of wines. The place is not pretentious, and yet it possesses a lot of charm. Stefano (ed.note: the chef): Boston needs you closer! read more

Glad we finally made it here! My partner and I got the pumpkin pancake, porchetta grilled cheese, and mezza maniche pasta - TASTE: 5/5 - solid throughout. Loved the grilled cheese's sweet eggplant balanced w the salty fatty pork, and the pasta's sweet sauce w savory meat. The pumpkin pancake was such a treat w strong flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, plus lathered (not just drizzled) w a sweet lemon-hinted cream sauce TEXTURE: 4/5 - both the bread and cheese were satisfyingly thick in the grilled cheese, and completed by a light side of salad, and the rigatoni pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. The single pancake, cooked in a small cast iron pan, was moist and cake-y PRICE: 4/5 - subtotal came to $59 for brunch SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - left stuffed after eating that pancake SERVICE: 3/5 - walked in at 11:30am on a Sunday, and half of the tables weren't taken yet. No one was there to greet or seat us, so it was a bit awkward standing there for a few minutes and not knowing if we could seat ourselves lol. Our food came out 20-25 minutes after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - cozy and nicely decorated space (even the bathroom too!) w a display case toward the back filled w beautiful pastries. Glad Via Cannuccia and chef Stefano are getting all of their well-deserved recognition PARKING: 4/5 - got a free 2-hour parking spot a block down on Dorchester Ave read more

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This restaurant is incredible! We came for pastries and were spoiled for choice, all freshly homemade and huge. The raspberry croissant was amazing - still warm out of the oven with perfect sweetness jam in the middle, so much jam that we also spread it on the chocolate croissant. The pastry on all was perfect - light and layered and beautifully crispy on the outside. Brunch choices were great and real Italian, not American. I don't really know how to describe the scrambled eggs, but I've never eaten anything like it before. It was a glorious concoction of eggs, tomato sauce and goats cheese. The roast potatoes with rosemary were perfect, as was the salad. Worth the trip from Boston centre! read more

Via Cannuccia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been a huge fan, sent many people there. Ate there last evening. Food is still great, however they have an issue with front of the house staff. Major issue seems to be a lack of training and understaffing. Runner was lost, came over with our entrees, before our appetizer plates were cleared. She simply stood there confused, until the solution dawned on her. Our waiter seemed to think the world revolved around him, and he was performing for the masses. OK waiter, but intrusive, overbearing, and in general too much, I don't want a damn show, i want a professional, that's taking care of my evening, not giving a "wonderfulness of me" performance Our table wouldn't allow it, but any table with a vacant seat at the table or near made him think it was a wonderful idea to pull up a chair, sit down with the guests, and take the order while chatting. Food is still great, but until their staffing issues are corrected, I don't see myself going back. Via Cannuccia needs to decide what image the front of the house is going to project, and train their staff to present that image. Right now the image is great food with an undisciplined staff. read more

If you are looking for an authentic Italian dinner with an intimate vibe this is the place to go. On Dot Ave they foster a tucked in feeling and serve delicious dishes and drinks. You can tell the recipes are the chefs and can not be replicated elsewhere. I have gotten take out before which has been great but tonight we dined in. We got there at 5pm on the dot which is right when they open. There were already about 10 or so people filing in as we arrived. This is how you know it's a good place. By 6pm the place was almost completely packed and the 2 servers were running the show flawlessly. We got wine and a few cocktails all of which were delicious. The espresso martini tasted fresh which is always a great sign considering many restaurants batch theirs. We got the cacio e Pepe pasta and ravioli dish. They were both delicious but the ravioli's were out of this world. We then split the chocolate cake dessert and tiramisu which were also delicious. The chocolate cake was a small serving so if you want something light I would go in that direction. The tiramisu was a bit of a larger serving and easily shareable. read more

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Stop reading this review and just book a reservation. I've lived in Boston for 5 years and this is the best pasta I've had. Do yourself a favor and get the eggplant parm. Great service, great food, great vibes. read more

My real review is more of a 4.5 We had an amazing time at Via Cannuccia, there were just some kinks that need to be worked out, like any new restaurant does. I am from Italy myself, and I loved seeing that the owner is from near Rome. I love Roman food so I love the concept of authentic Roman food. The suppli was delicious, the fusilloni decadent yet light. One of the waiters is also Italian and I appreciated his kindness and him asking about what we thought about the food. You can tell they really care and want to make everyone's experience as outstanding as possible. I would say the pizza was a tad too crispy (not a real criticism for some I suppose, I just prefer the slightly more undercooked version we find in pizza al taglio in Rome), and the tiramisu was a bit thick for my liking. That being said, this Dorchester spot will become one of our go-tos and I alreasy can't wait to go back read more

Via Cannuccia - Arancini cacio e pepe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A must try. Started off with the Spicy Aperol Spritz... 10/10 recommend. We ordered the Cacio e Pepe Rice balls which were so delicious. We had to try the signora Eggplant Parmigiana which was served with the most flavorful and delicious pesto basil I've ever had. For entrees we tried the Bolognese and the Fusilloni alla gricia which was so light and refreshing. Our server was attentive and respectful. The ambiance felt like we were in a small restaurant in Italy - the art on the walls is fantastic. We will definitely be back! read more

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Somehow we snagged a reservation for 4 at bar on a Sat nite. I'm told it's difficult to get in here. Two Small bars that seats about 10 in total. Open kitchen concept. A rather small place. Greeted by hostess with a smile and sat right down. I believe the bartenders name was Carmelo. Very pleasant and helpful with the menu. Menu is a tad limited. Lots of pizzas and a few different entrees along with a specials menu. We got the eggplant app and the Caesars salad ....eggplant was ok. The salad was an experience. Not your typical Caesar salad. It had all kinds of garnishes and flavors. We also tried these funky deep fried potato slices.Fries had a different rosemary type flavor. Very good. The bread was very fresh with a nice crusty top served with olive oil. We had to ask for butter. Nothing better than good old fashioned butter on a nice slab of fresh Italian bread . Entrees were the rib eye pork that was cooked perfect. With sides of broccoli rabe and mashed . I got the braised short rib with broccoli rabe and some sort of warm funky coleslaw on top. Weird thing was both the rabe and coleslaw had a touch of heat. Almost like an after burn. Weird but tasted great. We were too full this adventure to enjoy desert Overall it's not your typical Italian place that served spaghetti and meatballs or chicken Parm ,unless the change up the menu every so often ? One thing I always take note of is how clean the restrooms are. These here are impeccable. My experience is ...Clean bathroom=clean kitchen . Overall super fresh food ,very good service. The owner Stephano greeted us and followed up on our dinner. A nice person touch. read more

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A Very Hi- Quality Dining Event! Well- organized, Excellent Cuisine, which is understandable Via Cannucia has been awarded Boston's Best Italian Restaurant! (miles away from North End) ! Very Friendly Ownership & Staff, which compliments the event!! Worth It ++! read more

Went here on a Monday with a friend without a reservation, and we were grateful we were able to sit right down at the bar. However the staff was a little short with us which threw us off. However it all paid off because the food was truly INCREDIBLE. We forgot all about the service once we started eating! The roasted chicken is out of this world and the eggplant parm appetizer is amazing. We were too full for dessert but had our eye on it! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Rooting for the genuine success of this place, they've only been open for a month so still working through a few kinks. Food though... is not one of those kinks - I was really impressed with all the food I had here. From the porchetta, suppli, short ribs, bolognese to pizza; every dish I would order again. My favorites were definitely the pizza and bolognese. Everything tasted familiar in a great way. Also love that this place is in Dorchester, I hope we start to see more high quality Italian food moving to the South Shore. read more

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Took me 2 hrs to get there due to traffic. After calling the restaurant to cancel they were able to reschedule our reservation for an hour later (bonus points). First time here and walking in I could see it was a special quaint restaurant. Felt like a small restaurant in Tuscany, Opted to get the 3 bean soup special....best soup I've had in a very long time. Flavors, textures and visual appeal all in harmony. Freshly baked bread, baked on the premises, was fresh warm and tasty. Salad looked liked a work of modern art and tasted even better. Pizza had a crunchy crust with flavorful toppings. Looking forward to going back and working my way through the menu. Oh yeah, fresh pasties to go!!!!! read more

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Great little spot in Dorchester for authentic Italian. For brunch, the mushroom and potato/onion frittatas were delicious - they were huge and came with salad and roasted potatoes. The uova al pomodoro is like an Italian shakshuka and the sauce was great. We tried the brioche cream tart pastry with fresh raspberries and it was amazing! Will definitely try a croissant or other baked good next time (they're made fresh in house everyday). Prices are very reasonable and service was great. It's not too big inside but the bar that showcases the pastries at brunch turns into more seating for dinner. Will have to come back for pasta and pizza! read more

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Wifey wanted to check out this new local Italian bakery and restaurant on Dorchester ave. We stopped by for some pastries and oh my they were all very good. Sorry, was too hungry to let the phone eat first. sorry not sorry. We got a honey cinnamon scone, blueberry muffin, cream filled croissant, and the raspberry tart. All of them were very good. Wifey thought the scone was too sweet but I thought it was perfect as is (she is the 30% sugar in her boba kinda gal). The blue berry muffin was the most interesting because it had little bits of chocolate chips in it. When wifey mentioned that after she tried it, I was reluctant to give it a try but I love blue berry muffins! That combination works really well, who knew and has been keeping this from us! The muffin was packed with blue berries with the bits of the chocolate chips at the muffin bottom edges. We will definitely check them out for brunch and dinner. They don't have an extensive dinner menu but everything is homemade so I don't mind as long as it's as good as their pastries! Welcome addition to the neighborhood and look forward to our next visit. It's also conveniently across the street from my dry cleaner. read more

This is a great place. Brunch was awesome. We have been a couple of times and it is delicious. read more

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We had no reservation but they were happy to accommodate. Iced latte was great had to take two. The Oreo croissant was amazing. The grilled cheese sandwich was perfect. And the service was epic. Thank you for a great experience. read more

Excellent service and even better food. There are a few seating spots. Not great for groups bigger than 5. We loved the brunch here. Also got some pastries to go. read more

AMAZING pastries. The pistachio croissant is one of the best I've ever had. Also would highly recommend the iced latte here. Excited to come back and try other menu items. read more

Via Cannuccia - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts