Boston has a ‘Little Italy’ it is the North End.  It is home to the city’s finest Italian restaurants among other things.  It has the distinction of being the city’s oldest residential community, where people have continuously inhabited since it was settled in the 1630’s and it was where Paul Revere took his famous ride through the streets in warning residents ‘the British were coming.’ 

The North End is also one of the most popular places for tourists to visit.  So for that visit Boston and want the best Italian restaurants in Boston here are 5 you must visit.  Hanover Street is the main street lined with the most restaurants and any side street you will find a hidden gem that will satisfy anyone in search of fine Italian food.

1. Giacomos Ristorante – this might be the most popular in restaurant in all of the North End offering all your traditional Italian dishes, my personal favorite is the butternut squash ravioli.  And if you do visit, the only accept cash.
2. The Daily Catch – Sicilian style pasta with some of the best seafood in Boston make the Daily Catch among the best in the North End..  With an kitchen and a laid back atmosphere a great place to enjoy Sicilian cooking.
3. Trattoria Il Panino – this is Boston’s first trattoria and your wallet may not be talking after dinner.  But it is worth it.  It is one of the best.
4. Sorellina – you and your wallet won’t be speaking after dinner here, but it is worth it.  Sorellina is in the city’s Back Bay neighborhood not just one of the best Italian restaurants, but among the best in the city.
5. Lucca – Another top tier Italian restaurant is Lucca located in the North End and Back Bay, about a ten minute walk from Sorellina, another restaurant your wallet won’t like, but the menu and is amazing, that along with floor to ceiling windows and a chic feel, Lucca is another place for anyone that loves Italian food.