North End Boston

[Soosieque]

O.K.... Whats the best place for authentic, home made Italian food?

[Bob Dobalina]

Vinny's at Night, Somerville.

[keith]

If by "authentic, home made Italian" you're talking about old-school Italian-American, then the North End has a number of places. For the vibe, I'd go to Paglicuca's (though I think the food there is sub-par). For good classic "red sauce" Italian-American, I'd go to L'Osteria, where the standbys (Chicken/Veal Francese, Bracioletini, Valdostana, Campagnola, etc.) are well prepared. For a more upscale "regional" Italian in the North End, I'd do Trattoria il Panino, and for fresh seafood done Italian-American-style I'd go to the Daily Catch.

For true authentic, homemade Italian though, I'd flee the North End.

[mtm7654]

You may want to search this board for Italian food. I believe most chowhounders find the best Italian food outside of the North End. Depending on what type of Italian you're looking for you may want to check out Gran Gusto, Trattoria Toscana, Vinny's at night.