Italian Best Picks in the North End?
My Brother's comming into town for a couple of nights and I want to show him some good Italian. We've been to Mama Maria (3 North Square) and loved it. Our old, modest favorite, however, is Bella Vista on Hanover St. Lucia (owner/manager) has been so nice to us and her tortellini alfredo is out of this world. Outstanding noodles and incredible, rich sauce. Go on Friday or Saturday nights when the best chef is in. Very reasonable prices.
I want to know:
A) Your favorite Italian dinner or appatizer spot in the North End
B) The must order dish(es) at that place
Thanks so much!
Last time my brother was in town we stopped at three places. The idea is to find the best dishes at several, sample them all, and compare (We call this the "good people, good food and lots of it" principle ha). We'll be sure to post the results. Thanks Again.
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Was just in the North End for dinner Saturday night and ate at Bella Vista. I love coming back to this place! As usual, I ordered the tortellini alfredo. Amazingly rich and buttery smooth alfredo; noodles with the most perfect consistency. For dessert: tiramisu. This was a great version, made unique by the slight dusting of granulated sugar that gives the rich-moist dish a wonderfully unexpected hint of a crunch. Perfect. Not the highest-end restaurant in the North End by any means, but great food and family run. Will absolutely go back.
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Went to Maurizio’s (www.mauriziosboston.com) for lunch today and had a good meal. My gnocci was not spectacular, but the sauce made up for it. Still, the antipasti (fresh imported cheeses and meats) and my girlfriends portabella ravioli with an extra creay pesto sauce was great! The termisu was good as well. Still, with the exception of the portabella pesto ravioli, Bella Vista's noodles are of much higer quality (their tortellini alfredo is out of this world) and their terimisu is lighter. Overall, I was satisfied with the meal. The environment was satisfactory: we were seated close to the front door and caught a cold draft everytime someone entered. The waitstaff was great. I have a feeling that dinner on a friday or saturday night would have yielded more spectacular dishes.
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MrsCheese
Apr 19, 2009 09:10 PM
I wouldn't be too sure about that - the one time we tried Maurizio's (on a Friday night) we thought it was mediocre at best. The service was wonderful, and we had a good time, but the food was not very good. WAY overcooked seafood in my pasta and everything needed salt.
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Taranta is very good. Peruvian/Italian fusion that actually works.
Other than that, just search North End.
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Food4Thought
Apr 2, 2009 07:49 PM
Indeed bachslunch's post is still germane. Seeing as you have prior experience in the NE, doing a search on "North End" will bring up tons of posts which will allow you to mach your tastes with those of other posters. I like the oven baked dishes of Antico Forno, my wife's favorite is Giacamos' and I popped the question at Carmen.
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