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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This place was recommended to us by a local. Great food, and friendly staff! The music was on point…read moreas well!

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

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(808 reviews)

Excellent service tonight. Came w a friend that is new to…read moreBenevento's. Eggplant parm is dreamy. Very thin slices of eggplant with marinara, 7-8 layers. Divine. Bravo Benevento. Ambiance is quiet with the right bit of liveliness so you can have a conversation. Tables like most in N. End are close to each other.

This is my second time-- again we found this place just by walking around. something about it is…read moreinviting! We splurged, and ordered the spinach crepe. 10/10. Really fantastic. We actually ordered two, and the cheese sauce on top is divine. The pizza was also fantastic, I subbed eggplant for tomato on one of them and they did not skip a beat! Plenty of toppings, piping hot pizza made fresh, it's a treat. I was sad to hear they don't offer a dessert menu!

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

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Nice vibes

Carmelina's

4.5(4.4k reviews)

•$$$

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

Best Italian food I e ever had outside of my grandmother's and mother's in my life. Can't recommend…read moreenough.

Bolognese

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Antico Forno

3.8(1.7k reviews)

Wheelchair accessible

Gluten-free friendly

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(684 reviews)

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This was one of my favorite lunch stops during my trip to Boston. The bar was welcoming and warm,…read morethanks to the brick pizza oven. It was neat being able to watch the pizzas being prepped & cooked and the chickens spinning on the rotisserie behind the bar. The server behind the bar was very friendly, and of course, the pizza was amazing! I think I spent at least 2 hours here savoring every bite while trying different Italian wines. I will definitely make a point to come back next time I'm in Boston!

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(2k 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(816 reviews)

2.0 mi•North End

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

BenCotto just gets better year after year…read more It is one of those rare North End restaurants that hits every note perfectly. Food, service, atmosphere, and soul. It's a lively, energetic intimate spot with a steady mix of locals, friends, after work meet ups, and curious tourists who search on Yelp and quickly realize they've found something great. It's busy in the best way, upbeat, warm, and buzzing but never so loud that you can't enjoy a conversation. What truly sets BenCotto apart is Chef Fabio DiCenso and his incredible staff. Chef Fabio is the heart of the restaurant. He's known for his creativity and consistency, and it shows in the daily lineup of specials, always delicious.This night I had spinach gnocchi a la vodka with salmon!! a chef who genuinely loves what he does. Diners often mention how Chef Fabio steps out of the kitchen to check on guests, and it's clear he takes pride in making sure everything is just right. There's an easy confidence to the staffs service from being seated to them walking you through specials, to recommending their favorite dishes. The drinks deserve its own spotlight. The martinis are excellent, one standout and practically a signature at this point is the pistachio martini. Dangerously smooth, it's the best in the North End and absolutely worth the trip on its own. As for the food, the hits are many, The eggplant rollatini appetizer that's a perfect starter and, of course, their pizzas, which strike that ideal balance of crisp, airy crust and fresh, clean flavors. BenCotto isn't trying to be a quiet, white-tablecloth dining room, it's a neighborhood spot with personality, heart, and craft. Chef Fabio and his staff make it feel authentic and care about its food and the people it serves. Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you feel it the moment you sit down. A must-visit in the North End.