North End
All the Italian food your heart and stomach desire! This neighborhood is packed with delicious food options for all your meal needs: freshly baked bread, pasta dishes, prosciutto sandwiches, gelato, cannoli, the list goes on. Bring cash, as many places don’t take credit cards! After dinner, take a stroll through this old world Italian neighborhood and enjoy a late night classic martini in one of the many cafe’s lining the main dining street.
Check out our free self-guided walking tour of the North End, or join one of our many tours of the neighborhood!
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Where to Eat
Breakfast
North Street Grille
best brunch in Boston
Theo's Cozy Corner
sit down hearty breakfast
Thinking Cup
local coffeeshop chain with breakfast and lunch options
The Juicery
smoothies and fruit bowls
Lunch
The Juicery and Thinking Cup
both great for lunch as well as breakfast
Bricco’s Salumeria
amazing Italian sandwiches
Bricco’s Bakery
buy fresh bread here and Italian deli meats slices upstairs at Bricco’s Salumeria to make your own sandwiches
Regina Pizzeria
the original famous pizza place (and beer!)
Pauli’s
quick pizza slice
Dino’s Cafe
great soups and sandwiches
Golden Goose Market
local grocery store with a deli and a great selection of on-the-go lunches, a cost friendly and healthy lunch option
Dinner
Mamma Maria
Italian cuisine with outdoor seating with a view of Boston’s skyline, located in the historical North End square
Al Dente
amazing pasta dinners at good prices
Neptune Oyster
great seafood with a twist (but long lines)
Mare Oyster Bar
outdoor seating around fire pits, tasty Italian seafood
Panza
Classic Italian fare in an Italian atmosphere
Drinks
Parla
speakeasy with great cocktails and decent food
Rocco's Cucina & Bar
out of the way neighborhood sports bar and grill
Dessert & Snacks
Mike’s Pastry
Italian Pastry Shop (There are other shops in the neighborhood, but this one is my personal favorite)
North End Creamery
Homemade ice cream and cookies, as well as other treats
Dolce
streetside gelato counter
Polcari’s
coffee and spice shop with refreshing Italian-ice lemon slushies
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Bathrooms
Boston Fire Department Marine 1
Available 24/7
Boston Public Library - North End
On Parmenter St
Old North Church
No entry fee necessary; go to the right behind the ticket stand