662018 Sat Oct 24 17:35:47 -0700 2009 11 12 Boston Area 0 5128338 I am looking for a reasonably-priced restaurant in the North End that has the feeling of a family-run restaurant with Southern Italian food. In other words, we don't want anything fancy...just straight up good pasta dishes and a low-key atmosphere. Ideas? Sat Oct 24 17:35:48 -0700 2009 1083951 stephcrement 1 5128399 Sounds like you should head to Cantina Italiania on Hanover St...otherwise known as The Cantina. It doesn't get high marks here but it's a place that's not phony and sometimes exceeds it's critics. I've had some decent meals here over the years when folks from out of town want to meet and "catch up." http://www.cantinaitaliana.com/about-us.php Sat Oct 24 18:17:03 -0700 2009 5128338 75332 Gio 1 5128572 Does it need to be in the North End? It's a lot easier to park at Antonio's, on Cambridge Street near Mass General. Very good Southern Italian at reasonable prices in a family-friendly setting. Sat Oct 24 19:45:35 -0700 2009 5128338 10820 Blumie 1 5128596 Antico Forno seems to fit your request. It does get mixed reviews here, but I still really like it there. Sat Oct 24 20:08:16 -0700 2009 5128338 15691 mcel215 1 5128643 I've never been, but doesn't Mother Anna's on Hanover St fit the bill? Sat Oct 24 20:34:36 -0700 2009 5128338 10820 Blumie 1 5128726 When I lived in the North End my two favorite restaurants that meet your description were L'Osteria on Salem St. and Massimino's on Endicott. Have eaten at Mother Anna's several times, but never liked it as well as the other two. It's not on their online menu, but if they're still serving it I recommend the veal agrodolce at L'Osteria and they also do a great antipasto - I love their salad dressing. Would also second the recco for Antico Forno. I've never eaten at Cantina Italiana, but the fact that the place has been there for 40+ years says a lot. Sat Oct 24 21:20:18 -0700 2009 5128338 14254 pasuga 2 5131249 I like Cantina for red sauce. You might also want to try La Summa. Mon Oct 26 07:26:03 -0700 2009 5128726 56815 pemma 1 5131793 Go to Vinny's at Night in Somerville - better than anything you can find in the North End. I would suggest Pagliuca's but there have been some recent so-so to bad reviews on here of late. Mon Oct 26 10:08:42 -0700 2009 5128338 11172 Bob Dobalina 2 5132457 The prices went way up at Pagliuca's. I'd choose Galleria 33 , Locontes, or Massaminos. Mon Oct 26 13:32:25 -0700 2009 5131793 16672 phatchris 3 5132617 Lo Conte or Massimino's - just stay away from the "specials" at Massimino's which are overpriced. The regular menu items are terrific and fairly priced. Mon Oct 26 14:35:19 -0700 2009 5132457 12990 Northender 4 5134533 The pork chops with vinegar peppers and potatoes are a steal at $16. Two 3/4 inch pork chops with peppers and potatoes in a nice sauce. Tue Oct 27 09:37:46 -0700 2009 5132617 16672 phatchris 5 5134608 PC - You read my mind - it is, imho, the best item on theer menu and has been since day one! Tue Oct 27 10:01:20 -0700 2009 5134533 12990 Northender