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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.
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__
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
5 months ago
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
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
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
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
10 months ago
11 months ago
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
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
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
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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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
6 months ago
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
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
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
2 years ago
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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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
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
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
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
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
1 year ago
Great Irish coffee and the gelato was good. Very small place but a nice end to the evening. Quick and friendly service. read more
1 year ago
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
2 years ago
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
3 years ago
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
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
9 months ago
We stopped in after having dinner in Boston. We were looking for a place to get dessert and after dinner drink and found this while walking. It's like a little cafe in Europe. They had the doors open so a nice breeze was coming in. Not great for big groups as seating is at small tables. We had 6 in our group it was a bit tight but luckily we were near opening of place so we could spread out a little. They had a great drink menu to pick from. Dessert menu wasn't bad either. Three of got cappuccino's, two had grappa also. One had Espresso Martini. For dessert we had cannolis,pistachio cheese cake, and a bread pudding and tiramisu. Everything was great. Great way to end the evening read more
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
3 years ago
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
Caffé Paradiso is such a gem. We could not find quality coffee anywhere until we found this place. They know how to make a real americano! Great place to sit, people watch, drink delicious coffee, specialty martinis and munch cannoli. read more
A had a really great experience here at Caffe Paradiso! The interior is very pretty and relaxing, we went after dinner and we were seated immediately. I got an espresso and a tiramisu to share. The tiramisu was *chef kiss* SO yummy and authentic. The espresso also just hit after a pasta filled meal. There's gelato as well that looks really yummy that we didn't try, but looks delish as well. read more
2 years ago
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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255 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113
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I'm not actually sure. I saw a few people working on their computers (I wasn't). There is indoor seating so I'm assuming they do? It might be best to call and ask. Sorry, I can't help further~
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