Head to Boston’s oldest neighborhood for traditional pizza, pasta, and pastries.
After all, half of the time, Mom is the head chef.
I spent every Saturday night one summer working as a hostess at one of these North End restaurants.
Credit: Jennifer Causey
The man in question was a six-foot-tall tower, strolling in like he owned the place.
When I told him the verdict, he looked at me like I insulted his mother.
She givin' you a hard time?"
I realized this was his standard, tough-love way of welcoming me to the family.
La Famiglia Giorgio’s
Thisrestaurantcould serve as a case study in generously portioned, family-style dining.
The same goes for pasta sauces: alfredo, marsala, puttanesca, carbonara … the list goes on.
Come prepared after a glass of Chianti from a nearby enoteca.
Trust us, the wait is worth it.
For your main, go for the crispy pork chop with peppers, onions, and potatoes.
If you have room for dessert, try the pistachio sundae.
The squid-ink pasta served in a trademark pan is a must-try.
Meat lovers appreciate the pies topped with sliced sausage links or house-made meatballs.
Expect northern Italian flavors in the fall and winter and more of a southern Italian influence in the summer.
Table
Tableserves a multicourse prix-fixe meal in a convivial, communal setup.
Trattoria Il Panino
This place bills itself as Bostons first original trattoria.
If you’re a wine enthusiast or traveling with one, this is the place to go.
