458588 Thu Nov 08 10:47:09 -0800 2007 9 12 Boston Area 0 3107300 One night is reserved for Legal Seafoods. Any other suggestions? We'll be staying at Long Wharf, so we're thinking the North End for dinner. Been to Antico Forno quite a bit, as well as Artu. Any suggestions? Nothing fancy, good old fashioned Italian like gramma used to make (not high prices either). It's wonderful to eat in the North End and then walk to Mike's for dessert, and walk back to our hotel, all well fed and cozy! Any suggestions for tried and true? Thanks CHs! Thu Nov 08 10:47:10 -0800 2007 12929 shopgirl 1 3107345 How about Il Panino in the North End. Moderatly priced and delicious homemade pasta (try the lobster ravioli). Thu Nov 08 10:58:16 -0800 2007 3107300 76776 Elyssa 2 3107494 Second Il Panino. Sel de la Terre is not in the North End but is nice as well. Thu Nov 08 11:29:26 -0800 2007 3107345 117881 secretgourmand 3 3107760 Thanks! Hopefully not as expensive as Sel de la Terre. At least we found it to be. I'll check to see if Il Panino has a website. Thu Nov 08 12:37:31 -0800 2007 3107494 12929 shopgirl 4 3107848 Il Panino is not really that great there are much better choices in the North End..Mama Maria, Prezza, Mare, Marco, even old school places like L'Osteria....try the Modern instead of Mike's less choices but better quality :) Thu Nov 08 12:58:22 -0800 2007 3107760 115271 jvish 1 3108264 I would strongly advise against Trattoria Il Panino, as they refuse to serve tap water and aggressively upsell customers to buy bottled water or some other drink at cost. Life is too short for shenanigans of this type, and unfortunately there are places in this part of town that do things like this. There are no shortage of excellent spots in the North End that fit your description, including Maurizio's, Marco, Antico Forno, Pagliuca's, and Giacomo's. Prezza and Mamma Maria are great but more expensive. Mike's is of course excellent for pastries, but don't discount Modern Pastries or Maria's, also first-rate. Or if you want a sit-down cappucino/espresso and cannoli spot, Caffe Vittoria is most worthwhile. Check out the research I did on an earlier thread on this area: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/448599 Thu Nov 08 14:54:25 -0800 2007 3107300 76251 bachslunch 2 3108561 Thanks everyone! So funny that so many said "Modern." I almost typed Modern and Mikes, but in an effort to keep it short, just typed Mikes! I do love Modern, as well! I will have to check out Caffe Vittoria. As I mentioned been to Antico Forno and Artu quite a bit and wanted to try another place, but not as expensive as Mamma Maria. How about Galleria? Any comments? Thu Nov 08 16:37:43 -0800 2007 3108264 12929 shopgirl 3 3108622 If you mean Galleria Umberto, they're only open at lunch time, though they are excellent and amazingly inexpensive. Best to get there by 11 AM or so. If you mean La Galleria 33, they're open for dinner and certainly good, but might be a little more upscale and expensive that you're looking for. Thu Nov 08 16:50:51 -0800 2007 3108561 76251 bachslunch 4 3109465 We went to Galleria 33 when they first opened. Food was good and well-prepared, service was friendly, but no garlic in the red sauce, just onion. We were both disappointed. Fri Nov 09 03:25:55 -0800 2007 3108622 77061 bear 1 3109450 I haven't been able to get there myself yet, but there have been quite a few positive posts about Euno, which I think meets your criteria. Fri Nov 09 02:14:45 -0800 2007 3107300 105892 pollystyrene