Sneaked our way into this place right before close since we didn't make dinner reservations nor…read morewanted to wait longer than an hour. However per my cousin, it was absolutely a gamble getting into Monica's due to its popularity. It's your typical Italian deli and stocked with many of yummy bites. I couldn't pass up the burrata special, holy cow, was this fresh. Every bite I wanted more. The balsamic had a lovely twang to it. Super fresh produce and fresh bread!! Can't beat it!

I came here on recommendation from family as a great North End deli and not-to-be-missed...! There…read morewas a line and it took awhile to get inside and a bit longer to place my order (first timer mistake; skip down to the PRO-TIP if dining here today...!) The servers inside are working their tails off...! Their work pace is not the issue, it's the establishment's popularity...! Looks very authentic inside like a restaurant / deli you might find in Firenze. I decided to order the Italian Sub as they make it; no changes. In hindsight, I should've changed a few things I kind of knew I wouldn't like, but wanted to roll with their take on the classic sub. The bread was very fresh and the meats abundant and plentiful! I was not a fan of the balsamic, nor the "hots" (not "hot" so-to-speak, but kind of a marinated sweet pepper, nor am a fan of sweet pickles. Condiments on their sandwich...? Mayonnaise (none), mustard (none). I believe it's only balsamic and EVIO. I ate a half sandwich and was quite full. I honestly threw the other half out. Wasn't my jam. If you'd like to try it, you can have the full summertime experience and wait in the long line in the roasting sun with no apparent breeze or.... PRO-TIP: Place an order online for pick-up; walk up, go in the second door (to the left) straight to the counter where you pay and pick up your sandwich which will be ready by the time you get there. I will try this place again; I'm just modifying the sandwich to a version I know I'll love. Side note: The chip selection had some crazy flavors I've never seen before such as "Fried Egg"

What a perfect North End brunch spot!…read more We showed up with a resy (not needed probs) on a weekend 11am for brunch. Walked over, as North End parking is impossible. Service was prompt. If you sit by the window, you have direct access to the amazing people watching in North End. Ambience is casual but classy. Food was 5/5 for us. Mascarpone pancakes were so fluffy and not overly sweet. 4- which were perfect for sharing. Shakshouka was savory and nonspicy. Zucchini pancakes wjth salmon were the perfect savory brunch dish to represent the establishment! Will be hard to try other things on the large menu given how great these 3 were! Will def be back.

I dropped in here with family for lunch before a Red Sox game thinking the options looked like…read moresomething everyone could enjoy, as my cousin is vegan. The restaurant is small and well decorated, with a casual upscale feel. We were quickly seated and ordered our drinks; it seemed right away that our waitress was a bit inattentive, as she walked away just as my mom was trying to ask a question about the menu. I ordered the Nutella Latte (for $8, holy smokes!) and a falafel bowl- both decent, but not outstanding. I wouldn't have paid $8 for the coffee if I had seen the size and nature of what I was getting, and wouldn't order it again. For that price I expected something fancy- it was not that. The falafel was okay- but the portion was small, and I've had better (both in texture and in flavor) many times before. Overall, I wasn't wowed- I found it overpriced for what we got both in food and service. One other item of note - the women's bathroom door didn't lock, yet the lock clicked and seemed as if it had. Imagine my surprise when one of the wait staff popped the door open when I was in there! That should be fixed right away.

Pauli's is where I go in Boston for good and affordable lobster rolls. I like to get the hot…read morebuttered lobster roll for $32. The order comes with chips, but can be upgraded to fries or onion rings for an upcharge. If you have at least a group of 3, you can order the USS Constitution (28 ounce lobster roll) for $120. I'm also a fan of the Paulitician (chicken cutlet with prosciutto). The sandwiches here are delicious and a good portion for the price. Pauli's is always really busy, they do have some sit down tables and seats, but it's cozy.

The girl with the clear acrylic glasses gave me the worst service in Boston,…read more We ordered a hot buttered lobster roll and garlic fries. When I ordered, we had a conversation of how much we both liked garlic fries. They bring out plain fries and then wouldn't switch it out for me. Then the girl said I didn't order it. So I reminded her of the conversation and she said we talked about garlic fries but I never ordered it, wth? Then she gaslit me and said it's only fries, nothing to get upset about. Bad service, worst lobster roll and stale fries. No thank you.

A truly wonderful neighborhood spot in the north end... An awesome little watering hole, and really…read moreexcellent food for a bar. Outstanding service. Period. Everyone is very nice. Maddy is the MVP. Excellent place! A very happy dive bar.

No wait for dinner on a Friday at 530pm. Service was great, menu selections were varied and good,…read morefood was delicious and pricing was reasonable. Portion size slightly larger than it needs to be.

2026 Boston. Breakfast review. Breakfast sandwiches…read more the og - $7 (Highlight) fried nellie's egg * american cheese * sunny sauce * housemade English muffin +Sausage (Highlight - Best) artie party - $11.5 over-easy nellie's egg** * crispy mortadella * pistachio mascarpone * wild cherry mostarda * housemade English muffin the lox - $14 ducktrap smoked salmon * "everything" mascarpone * confit fennel * citrus salad * housemade English muffin Overall, very good English muffins, solid sandwiches. "As good as it gets."

Okay, so I understand that I'm definitely an outlier on this one given how much people rave about…read moreSunny Girl. Let me explain. For breakfast sandwiches in the city I'm used to Mike & Patty's, though I've been going to Archie's in downtown a lot more lately because I find it just as satisfying while also being much less expensive. I noticed Sunny Girl was somewhere in between in terms of cost. I also noticed how quickly they rose to foodie stardom, so I naturally went in with high expectations and the consideration that perhaps I'd have another quick service breakfast spot option under my belt. I made my way into Sunny Girl on a Wednesday morning before work at about 8:30. The place is very small, but there was a steady flow of people coming in, ordering, waiting a few minutes for their food and going on their merry way. They make it work. There are only a few stools inside for eating in, but they've got a few tables right out front for the nice weather. I ordered the breakfast grilled cheese with avocado added on, as well as an iced coffee. The coffee wasn't really anything to write home about for me, but I was really there for the sandwich. I grabbed my order and sat at one of the tables outside. Upon unwrapping the sandwich, it looked delectable at first glance. It had a decent cheese pull when I picked up the first half. For the first bite or two it seemed like everything inside worked together in harmony; that is until I realized that the bacon wasn't crispy. Not like it was just a little chewy on the ends, but legitimately undercooked on at least one side. To me, not many things are more dissatisfying than biting into gelatinous, underdone bacon. Not sure if this makes me nitpicky, but it kind of ruined the sandwich for me since I ultimately ended up picking about half of the bacon out. If the bacon was crispy or otherwise cooked more evenly, this surely would've been a knockout sandwich and the experience as a whole would've been worth at least four stars for me. Sunny Girl really seems to have a lot going for them; a good location, fresh ingredients, a loyal and ever growing customer base, an overall good concept. I genuinely want to like the place and my hope is that I just happened to catch them on an off day. It might be a little while before I return for another try, but if and when I do, I'll most likely end up trying a different sandwich and will also have to make a point to ask for extra crispy bacon.

One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is…read moredelicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)

It's summer weekend and there was a festival this day in the North End. We didn't have…read morereservations. Lines for dinner were so long. We finally got one of the few seats at Dino's. We were hot, starving and tired. My littlest loved his meatball pasta. He looked so delighted when it was set in front of him. He devoured it with the same zeal. It was the best of the pastas we tried. His Italian ancestors would have been proud.

Carmelina's was one of the highlights of my visit to the North End. The atmosphere was cozy and…read morewelcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. I had the homemade pasta, and it was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. The portions were generous, and even though it was busy, the service stayed attentive throughout the meal. I can definitely see why this place is so popular, and I'll be back the next time I'm in Boston.

Excellent!!! Service, ambience and cuisine all top notch! Highly recommended this North End…read morerestaurant

This was a great meal, loved that it was a twist on Italian food! The dishes had fun, seasonal…read moreingredients that kept flavors interesting. The octopus and corn tortelli especially being the favorites at the table. Open air dining in the summer was great too!

Managed to score a last-minute reservation for dinner at Little Sage and parking aside, the whole…read moreexperience was a breeze. We were immediately seated and throughout the night, service was excellent. The restaurant space is a little tight so you may overhear your neighbor's conversation but there is a lovely open kitchen in the back where you can watch the chefs work together in symphony. We started with the Spanish octopus ($22) which we loved so much, we ordered a second of, as well as the ricotta stuffed squash blossoms ($19). The octopus was incredibly tender and plump and had a Galician flavor with the potatoes and grilled peppers. The squash blossoms were delicately fried with a light and crispy tempura batter and the tomato marmalade on the bottom provided a nice sweet-tartness to the dish overall. For our entrées, we tried the duck breast ($29), roasted gem clams ($27), pappardelle ($29), and the ravioli doppio ($28), the last of which was my favorite dish of the evening. The duck was well seared and the umami of the mushrooms contrasted with the sweet and tart agrodolce sauce, keeping the overall dish from being too heavy. The gem clams were a tad too savory for my preference, especially with the shavings of bonito flakes. We were given the choice of pairing the clams with bread or pasta and I would definitely recommend going with the latter to help dilute the brininess of the dish. The pappardelle had a lovely al dente chew and the braised lamb shoulder and fava beans lended the dish a very spring-forward vibe, which complimented the ravioli doppio with a duo filling of peas and ricotta, finished in a basil butter sauce. Overall, I really enjoyed my dining experience at Little Sage and I love how in tune the menu is with seasonal produce available. I would love to return to try their other offerings, including the lobster gnocchi which I noticed a lot of tables ordered. The staff was also very accommodating for my tree nut allergy-- the pesto is nut-free and all dishes that do have nuts are used as garnishes and can be removed if desired.