I've been trying to get to this bakery for a while. The hours of operation and the secluded location always made it a tough visit. Thankfully I was able to find the time to visit on a random cold day in Boston and it was definitely well worth it! Cannoli's in this part of town are the really great, there are a few other challengers for the title including one on the corner which holds far more friendly hours. Parziale's Florentine Cannoli ranks up there with the best. I'd be back in a heartbeat to get another one and grab a slice as well. read more

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My wife and I have been walking by this bakery for a very long time and as were come back from Pizza Regina today we stopped in. It is very small and amazingly there was no lines like Modern, Mike's and Bovi. Everything was very good. Highly recommend as a different option from the main 3 bakeries in the Northend of Boston. read more

So, you know when you visit a city/town and the same two places come up on a list as the 'best', then you walk by a place that smells and looks great, isn't crowded, and go, let me take a chance on it? Welp, that's what happened here. Instead of Mike's and Modern, I decided to take a step inside this place as two elderly women were walking out with large boxes of what I assume were pastries or cannoli's, which gave me hint number one to go in. Perused the cases, and as I walked in, another elderly couple walked in and immediately ordered a dozen cannoli's and other cookies, and hint number two. One of the two employees asked if I needed help, I responded I would, but just wanted to check out all the cases first incase I missed something while ordering. The friendly response was the nail in the coffin to make sure I got some stuff. Food wise, I ordered a choc chip cannoli, and a few cookies. The cannoli was VERY good, i'd gladly go back for them any day of the week, the cookies were hit or miss, some were good, some were just not for me. I'm glad I walked into this place, and would easily come back the next time i'm in Boston. read more

Our food tour took us here for the Sicilian slice and my pizza loving kids told me it was the best pizza they'd ever had. We will be back for sure. read more

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This bakery was on my list to try in the North End and it was delish! They have a variety of Italian baked goods, cookies and pizza. I got the sfogliatelle and it was flavorful. That orange ricotta filling was delish! read more

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Love their cannoli but I got one Today and it wasn't filled properly? I paid $5.20 for this and didn't get my moneys worth. What a disappointment. read more

Parziale's Bakery - Cannolo - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great little bakery with a large selection of sweet and savory treats that's open until midnight every day! This area has a few popular bakeries and I enjoyed seeing what Parziale's had to offer. I enjoyed my late night cannoli. read more

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So the bread is absolutely delicious for those that don't live in Boston and you live somewhere else outside more like the southern states of the nation. It's the water. This would've been easily a four or five star review however let me get to the service. Mind you it's not a big place not a lot of selections but I felt rushed. Maybe it's because I'm from the south half of the nation that I feel like hospitality should be a bit more than a very straightforward. What would you like? Had I not been rushed I would've bought more stuff and asked for more stuff and this quite possibly could've been a five star review. The food is good. Don't expect great service. read more

Parziale's Bakery - Bread - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hidden gem in the North End! Skip the lines at the popular (read: tourist-infested) bakeries and come here instead. The lemon square was delicious and HUGE, plus cheaper than at nearby places. Need to come back to try more stuff. They take credit card now btw! read more

Parziale's Bakery - Lemon square - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We love Parziale's Bakery! We are long time customers and there is no better bread. We can wrap it in a paper bag plus saran wrap put it in the freezer....Presto fresh amazing bread and rolls!! read more

I spent a week and a half staying with a friend in the Little Italy neighborhood of Boston, and this was my favorite bakery! I went 4 or 5 times over the course of my stay; the margarita pizza was fantastic, and I loved the selection of fresh-filled cannoli's! I also tried the ricotta pie which was only subtly sweet, really great texture of the ricotta filling. One worker in particular, Ben, was super nice and friendly. It's a very small shop located close to the other popular spots (Bova's, Mike's), but I'd recommend skipping the long lines and opting for Parziale's! read more

In all the traveling that my wife and I have done, the one tip that I always take with me is this: if you want to find the best places to eat in places you visit, ask a local. This tip has never let me down and all the years that I have traveled. That is no different in Boston. We took a walking tour of historic Boston and at the end of it we decided we wanted a treat. The north side of Boston is rich with Italian culture, and I love a good cannoli. We asked our tour guide where she would go if she wanted a good cannoli and she recommended two places. We had heard about a place called Mike's that was supposed to have the best cannolis in all of Boston, but she never mentioned Mike's. Instead, she said Parziale's or Bova's. Ironically, they are right down the street from each other. We decided to go to both places because the only thing better than one cannoli is two cannolis. I am not going to share which place had the better cannoli because I want you to have the same wonderful experience that I had. I will say this, however, if you're in the mood for a sweet treat, definitely try both of these places out. They are amazing And you feel like you've walked into an old world bakery. The smells and sites when you walk in, will make your mouth water. read more

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The line for the other 2 more famous spots with cannolis was 90 mins a piece. Walked in here and was out the door with 8 cannolis in 3 mins. Fresh filled on the spot. Better than Mikes and Bova (albeit less flavor selection). They have original, chocolate chip, pistachio and hazelnut flavors. I'm not a hazelnut guy but that was the best hazelnut anything I've ever had. Disappointed I didn't grab any other baked goods. Pizza looked legit too. read more

We visited while on a walking food tour in Boston. The original spot we visited was packed, so our guide brought us here because he said it's his favorite pizza place. As we approached I saw the sign and thought this seems odd, we are getting pizza at a bakery, yes indeed we were. We walked inside and they had many delicious baked goods sitting there, but they also had a ton of people ordering pizza too. We were told our pizza would be a few minutes so our tour ventured down the street to look at some sites and then made our way back up to grab our piping hot slices of fresh, delicious pizza. It was really good and would suggest you go for the pizza and pick up some delicious dessert to go. read more

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Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Cannoli that they don't fill until you order! Crust so flaky and fresh! filling so creamy and tasty! They do not serve any pistachios so if you have a nut allergy you're safe.... 100+ years in the business is your other guarantee that the cannoli is divine! Also no waiting for arguably fresher cannoli. read more

Parziale's Bakery - Sign showing over 100 years in business - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Given that Bova's is around the corner, this bakery doesn't get as much love as it should. All the the staff is really friendly and helpful, their bread is delicious. My favorite thing to get here is the pizza, you can get a slice for 4-5 dollars and it's so good. I come here when I'm looking for a thicker crust pizza and it's so worth it. I haven't tried any of their desserts yet so I can't speak to that aspect of the bakery but the pizza alone is worth a stop. read more

Parziale's Bakery - Margarita pizza - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If you are in Boston, take the time to visit Parziales. It's truly the oldest pizza place in Boston. The pastries took me back in time to my childhood. The flavors are indeed mouth-watering. The storefront looks like it was frozen in time and the staff are amazing. The ambiance and atmosphere fit perfectly within the walls of the bakery. read more

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Small unassuming local bakery with a rich history which packs a whallop for locals and tourists alike. They have a variety of cookies, breads and pizza. There are cold pastries and desserts as well. We got some fig and rasp rolls (amazing) chocolate chip shortbread, pistachio chocolate chip, and some fig squares. Loved them all and wished we had got more. Also should have gotten some bread (next time). Long standing Boston history with a true authentic feel and not a tourist trap. Cash only. read more

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Initially my friends were going to visit Bova's, but decided to pivot after seeing the offerings in the window. While Bova's might have still been good, I am so glad we stopped by Parziale, since these were the best cannolis I ever had. The casing was so flaky and crunchy, and the filling was light but so delicious! We also got an eclair, which I usually find underwhelming. But this eclair was so good with a nice chocolatey glaze. We ate right out of the bakery and some folks noted that this spot is "where the locals go". If that's true, I can absolutely see why - will pay another visit when I'm back in town! read more

Got 9 cannelloni to share with my coworkers. Everyone loved them! Not too sweet, which is good! They offer traditional with or without choc chips. I got with. Their pizza smelled delicious and I'm regretting not getting a loaf of bread. read more

This is the best bakery in the North End. Period. Best cookies, and most importantly, absolute best calzone! The feta spinach calzone is unbelievable. It's super stuffed, and the calzone dough is heavenly. Ask for them to heat it and cut it and you'll have more than enough to feed two hungry people. Or can take home and freeze it for later. Honestly don't understand the long lines at the place next door. I have spent a lot of time in the neighborhood, and grew up with good Italian food and this place is it. The lines at the place on the corner and at Mikes are part of the tourist deal. But if you want an insider tip and the actual best bakery, go to Parziale's. read more

I originally wanted to go to Bova's next door, but the line was insane, so I visited Parziale's instead and didn't have any regrets. There wasn't any line at all, but there was definitely a much smaller selection. If you're just looking for a cookie or small treat to go, this is a solid spot. However, if you want specialty cakes or other fancier treats, you might want to endure the line elsewhere. There isn't really anywhere to sit, but it's fun to take your treat with you while exploring the North End. Don't expect much in the way of ambiance. Also, be prepared to either pay cash or spend enough to pay with card. With all the delicious treats here, that shouldn't be a problem! I'd come back next time I was looking for something quick and sweet. read more

Parziale's Bakery - Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great prices and quality, open late. Tried one night when Bovas line was too crazy, and this is now my go to spot. The cannolis actually taste like ricotta 10/10 read more

Filled to order....Best cannoli I've ever had! Not overly sweet, just right. Forgot to take a picture before eating, but it's only $4, great deal! read more

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The pizza is really good. Cannolis are good too but nothing really special. Could use a bigger space.

I am a local and parziale's upped their game. Their new addition of calzones is off the hook delicious. Price is right and I'm sorry. My new fast meal and calzones for a party. Try them out you won't regret it read more

Delicious pizza. Good bakery. Service was very welcoming, came from out of state and was friendly and conversating. Ambiance is very much par with the surrounding areas, quaint and welcoming. Would recommend. read more

HOLY CANNOLI - What an absolute treat! We came across Parziale's Bakery, a small cozy bakery in North End Boston. They had lots of sweet treats and fresh loaves, but the cannoli was calling your girls name. Truly, one of the best cannolis I have had and I have had plenty in Italy, so definitely working with an extensive line up! My husband snagged the oreo cake cup, also tasty and light, but the cannoli really stole the show for me. Filled to order with classic filling and chocolate chips. We hit up one of the MUST go spots in the area as well and though tasty, didn't come close to Parziale's. Parziale, thank you for the delightful and five-star cannoli! read more

The best bakery in the north end!! t The breads, rolls, italian cookies, pizza are incredible!! read more

Wow! Great cookies and breads! Pizza was amazing. So good I went back the next day, but it was closed on a Saturday. Not as beautifully presented as some of its neighbors but the taste and quality was equal to all others. read more

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Best bakery in the North End by far! The only reason I haven't left a review is because I don't want more people to go and create a line.

I stopped in quick and got a slice of pizza. I probably could have ordered one of everything. They have by far. The BEST bread in the North End I will be back soon for more pizza !!! read more

I raved about this place to anyone who would listen! After trying 3 different cannoli places during my Boston weekend, I now consider myself a cannoli connoisseur. *ahem* it is my expert opinion, that these cannolis are the best in town. Ok, not an expert but definitely did love these the most. The cannolis are filled fresh upon ordering. Then they are topped with chocolate chips (if you wish) and ready to eat. It had the right texture, flavor, and just the perfect amount of sweetness. Wish I had taken one more for road. I am not sure the price, but we got 3 pieces of sweet bread for $7 which seemed very reasonable. Keep in mind they are cash only. 12/10 #leslieapproved read more

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Shhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone but this is the hidden gem of the north end! Let everyone else wait in lines everywhere else, this is our little secret lol. Just had one of the best margarita slices ever. Very excited about the Friday night open late with different toppings. Pizza is unreal! Simply delicious! read more

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For the love of all that is sacred... get their canolies!!!! Vibes were awesome, and everyone was very helpful. Highly recommended and loved every bite. read more

Not as huge of a selection as other bakeries in the North End, but Parziale's is still worth a visit. Their cannolis are filled to order, which is great if you like a crispy shell that hasn't gotten soggy from sitting with the ricotta filling in a display case for who knows how long. I tried a lemon fruit square ($2.50). The lemon flavor was strong and the crust was super flaky! The square as a whole wasn't too sweet. Some of the reviews here rave about their pizza, but I really couldn't bring myself to try a slice. The pizza was sitting on the countertop under a sad-looking heat lamp... it felt like a recipe for food poisoning so I had to pass. For the taste and value alone of the lemon square, this place deserves 5 stars. Don't come here expecting incredible customer service, but their prices can't be beat. Just remember to bring cash! read more

Parziale's Bakery - Lemon square - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Most slept on place in town. Given the notoriety of Bova's next door and Mike's and Modern a block over, it makes sense, but still crazy how Parziale's seems to get a fraction of their business. Everyone here is down to earth, loving, and talkative - amazing hospitality! These are the best cannoli in town. Fresh and hand-filled, you can't beat it. Honorable mention to Walnut Sandies, pistachio and almond macaroons, and their turnovers. They have amazing, themed ice cookies around each holiday, which are my favorite cookies around. Their bread is baked just hours before opening every morning, with healthy and few ingredients. Try the 8 grain on Fridays or Saturdays, and the Scala everyday. We love Parziale's! read more

The pizza is very greasy. The bread is very good. I don't think their cookies are special but they are ok. The counter people are not charming but it's Boston. read more

Stopped in last week for St. Joseph Zeppole's and was not disappointed, they had two (2) choices of filling: ricotta or custard (in my family yellow cream). Chose the custard, and bought two (2) was provided courtesy forks and napkins. It was beautiful see photo attached -- decorated with whipped cream flourish on the top and a cherry. Possibly the prettiest zeppoles I've ever seen and they were delicious. Will be returning to try their black/white/half moon cookies and other treats I saw in the case. read more

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So donot let the size of this place fool you, this is the best bakery in Boston North End (IMO) and the best kept secret. You must try the rainbow cookies and their pizza. read more