Looking for great Italian in N. End at resonable price

[brianhfree]

Can anybody suggest a great Italian joint in the N. End that wont break the bank? Especially looking for somewhere with great antipasto offerings.

[Bob Dobalina]

Please see these threads -

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/448599

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/556552

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/564051

I personally think that Artu has the best antipasto, especially since you can see the daily offerings in the window as you come in, but it's gotten some sketchy reports otherwise, so proceed with caution, or better yet, proceed to take-out.

[ciaogal]

Had a wonderful 'Starter' @ Artu last month w/ calamari, and mussels in a wonderful brothy marinara. Served w/ a side of crusty scali bread...and a glass of Chianti.
It was terrific!