North End's oldest Italian restaurant, opened 1903
Based on 1,629 reviews
historic atmospheregenerous portions
classic red-sauce done well
tourist-heavyloud and tightly seated
$55/person
Best for: First-time North End visitors wanting the full Italian-American experience · Group dinners that can share pasta family-style · Pre-show dinners (close to TD Garden)
Busiest: Weekend dinner (6-9pm)
Reservations: Recommended
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6 dishes
Lobster Ravioli
$32.00
House-made ravioli stuffed with lobster, finished in a pink cream sauce — a long-running North End indulgence
Veal Saltimbocca
$30.00
Veal scaloppine layered with prosciutto and sage in a wine-butter sauce — Cantina-style classic
Chicken Parmigiana
$26.00
Breaded cutlet, mozzarella, and red sauce over pasta — the genre's benchmark dish executed reliably