I know some people will call Regina a tourist trap, but it's honestly my favorite pizza place in…read moreBoston. Many times, there will be a wait, but the brick oven pizza makes everything worth it. If you don't want to wait, you can always order a slice or pie to go and eat it on the sidewalk or in a nearby park. The Giambotta (essentially a supreme-topping pizza) is our favorite, and we get it every time.

We got the 10" pepperoni pizza to share and thought it was enough for two of us. The crust was a…read morelittle more charred than I usually like it but overall good. Service was quick, went on a weekday lunch and got seated relatively quick as well.

One of the main spots me and my girlfriend wanted to hit on our trip to Boston and let me tell you…read morethis was absolutely one of the best pizzas I've ever had. Pizza was served super quick, not a long wait at all. It's a cute little pizza place very tight knit neighborhood ambiance that gives it that North End charm. The pizzas were absolutely delicious and very much better than I had anticipated. I have had some of the best pizza in NY and Ernesto's definitely has a chance at being better than any pizza I've ever had. Crispy dough, flavorful sauce, and extra cheesy cheese. I'm not a person who usually eats the crust of any pizza but this one was so good that I left no trace of the pizza. I'm definitely making sure I make another visit before the end of my trip to see how much I can fit on the flight back home.

Really good pizza that you're able to mix and match. They crank out pizzas quick and it's hot!…read moreRecommend eating it there vs to-go but that's nothing new. Cheese was good, standard. Buffalo chicken needed a side of ranch, IMO Chicken Bacon Ranch was the best of the 3.

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.

Most amazing pizza in Boston and even Italy. We had the fig and prosciutto pizza. WOW!read more

Very disappointing experience. To be clear, I understand that bringing outside food into a…read morerestaurant is generally not permitted, especially when they sell desserts themselves. My issue was not the policy, but how it was handled. We walked in carrying a Mike's Pastry box in plain sight, placed it on the table, and ordered two amaros and a Coke. The waiter greeted us, saw the box, and never mentioned the policy. We then opened it and began sharing a cannoli with our 3 year old son while staff could clearly see us. A few minutes later, a large group walked in. I heard the person who appeared to be the manager or owner comment to the staff that we were "three people for two tables and only two amaros." Shortly afterward, our waiter was instructed to tell us we could not eat the cannoli. Had someone simply told us when we arrived that outside food was not allowed, we would have gladly put it away or gone somewhere else. Instead, nothing was said until after we had ordered and our son had already started eating. The staff later explained that this happens frequently because Mike's is directly across the street. If that is the case, communicating the policy when customers arrive carrying outside food seems like a simple solution. The policy is completely reasonable. The communication and customer service were disappointing.

We visited Benevento's in the North End for a pasta meal a few days before the Boston Marathon…read more Having been to a few other North End restaurants, I would say that this place rates slightly above average. Service was quick but you could tell that the servers were very busy and didn't have much time for pleasantries. The restaurant was packed and loud (definitely recommend having reservations) and tables were VERY close together, making it tricky to get in and out of the seating, even for my husband and I who are not large people. For the food - mine was outstanding! I tried a homemade pasta with a blush sauce and it was fantastic. The pasta was fresh with the perfect consistency, and the sauce was so rich and well flavored. My husband, who is gluten intolerant, had gluten free pasta with broccolini and sausage. He said his meal was just ok. The gluten free pasta looked to be the same brand we buy at home, and the flavor of the sauce was average. Overall, it was a fun night out, but I think we would probably opt to try a different North End restaurant next time.

Quick stop on the North End turned out to be a great hit!! Everything we ordered was delicious!…read moreService was wonderful! Our server was friendly, funny and gave us great recommendation! To top it off adults at the table were give a complementary shot of limoncello because a cocktail was ordered. The seating was tight but ambiance was cozy! We were all very delighted with our experience!

Attentive service and food is outstanding. We are repeat visitors to Carmelina's whenever we are in…read morethe North End. We made reservations months in advance and chose the 11:30 time as we had a tour booked for 1pm. Chefs kiss to Carmelina's for having an amazing restaurant and ambiance.

My family and I went to Carmelina's yesterday to celebrate my mother's birthday--I had made the…read morereservation nearly two months in advance. We received excellent service from Nick and the entire team. For appetizers, we ordered the calamari, burrata with tomatoes, and carpaccio, all of which were outstanding; the bread they serve was also wonderful. Beyond the beautiful setting, the atmosphere was great, too. Then we ordered our main courses: lobster ravioli, rollati pasta, *pesce* pistachio, carbonara, and *brasato*. It was a true gastronomic experience--everything was of the highest quality and expertly prepared. What impressed me most was that there were only two people in the kitchen. I would recommend this place to anyone as the best Italian food I've ever had in Massachusetts.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Boston. We only had…read moretakeout, But in my opinion. Incredibly fresh flavorful and delicious we will be back to dine in the restaurant.

GF Pizza: 5 stars! Server and helper: 5 stars! Gavi wine: 5 stars! Bartender? 0 stars as he stared…read moreat his phone. "Excuse me, are you the bartender?" Yeah, what do you want? (maybe a wee bit of courtesy and a beer?)

The real deal. Everything is delicious. Try the zucchini flowers. Best of Boston!…read more The location, especially on a perfect weather day, is exceptional. The open air environment is filled with energizing music and conversation that reminds you how lucky you are to be experiencing the heart of the North End. The staff are attentive and kind. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Quattro!

One of the best things about Boston is the very high ratio of Italian food places…read more The pizza here was just fantastic and I would highly recommend it for a good lunch or you are taken care of

Food was amazing. Service was top notch. Cozy for family…read more Charming and can't wait to go again.

Pros: *Huge portions - seriously, we had a LOT of leftovers…read more *Showed up without a reservation on a Saturday night, ended up waiting less than 30 mins for a table *Good service, very friendly staff *Complimentary bread with olive oil and garlic dipping plate! Cons: *Overpriced for the quality - however I will say we did NOT get the homemade pasta, probably should have but it's an additional $4 on an already $25 pasta dish. *Presentation of the food was overall messy in my opinion. The pasta dish looked like it was aggressively plopped all together into the plate, and sauce was almost coming off of the side of the plate of heaping pasta. *Unsexy lighting. Went here for a date night, and although the tables were intimate and tucked away, the bright white light was noooot a cute look for a date night. *Fruit flies would not leave us alone Would potentially come back, to try the homemade pasta!

Best chicken piccata I've ever had! Pasta was cooked perfect. Also had a great portion sizing.read more

We came to the North End for a weekday lunch and were so lucky to find this spot, as all the other…read morerestaurants we checked in the area were cash only. We were seated right away without a reservation and were given complementary bread and olive oil for the table. We got the Misto Di Pesce, which was the perfect size for two people to share for lunch, and featured perfectly cooked shellfish, linguine, and a delicious fresh tomato sauce that was flavorful, but not too rich or overpowering. Service was friendly and attentive, and the inside was clean. I would definitely come back to have the Misto Di Pesce again, or to try their other menu items!