Best Historic Restaurants in North End

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1. Union Oyster House

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Faneuil Hall

Booked 104 times today

The Union Oyster House, located on the Freedom Trail, near Faneuil Hall, enjoys the unique distinction of being America's oldest restaurant. This Boston fixture, housed in a building dating back to Pre-Revolutionary days, started serving food in 1826 and has continued ever since with the stalls and oyster bar, where Daniel Webster was a constant customer, in their original positions.

2. Ciao Roma

4.7

Exceptional(1024)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 45 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

3. Mare

4.7

Exceptional(2886)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 39 times today

Mare, Italian for ‘sea’ , has quickly become this city’s most acclaimed seafood restaurant with accolades such as “One of the Top 80 Tables in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler and “Go to List” Food & Wine. Please visit our new location at 3 Mechanic St.

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4. Ristorante Saraceno

4.5

Awesome(1543)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 37 times today

Born out of our love of fine wines and traditional food, Ristorante Saraceno Italian/Napoletana style cuisine has become the premiere location for fine dining in Boston’s Historic North End. After traveling the Italian regions and sampling different cuisines, we decided to make our way back home and bring Napoli’s best to Boston. Our biggest challenge was finding the right, high-quality ingredients for the dishes we wanted to serve. We are dedicated to offering only the finest and freshest foods. We have also taken great care in assembling a team of only the best chefs and experienced kitchen and dining staff. Come and taste the experience yourself.

5. Arya Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2741)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 24 times today

Located in Boston's historic North End, Arya Trattoria features a mix of modern and old world Italian cuisine while paying homage to Massimo family roots from abruzzi influences. The menu is built on a foundation of simple, fresh pastas and antipasti, as well as a healthy dose of grilled meats, fish, and poultry dishes. Well-loved favorites like limoncello marinated shrimp, Cavetelli con Agnello, and massimo's grandmother's Porchetta

6. Euno Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(2455)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 33 times today

Parties above 7 people are being accepted with special seating arrangements! Please call the restaurant to book your reservation! Nestled in the heart of Boston's historic North End, Euno is a hidden gem serving only the finest in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and wines. From exquisite Seafood to Osso Bucco to tender Pollo Parmigian our culinary artists will create a delightful dish to satisfy each and every palate. And if it's a taste of Americana you desire, please enjoy our classic Filet Mignon or world famous Boston Lobster (served in-season only). Voted Most Romantic and highly recommended by celebrity chef Rachael Ray, we are open nightly for dinner at 5pm. Buon Appetito. Enjoy! If you need to cancel any reservation, please make sure to call the restaurant in advance.

7. Tresca

4.7

Exceptional(4124)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 47 times today

In the heart of Boston's famous North End, Tresca is a premier authentic Italian restaurant featuring delicious multi-regional cuisine with an exceptional wine list, offering a large selection of the finest vintages. The warm and cozy atmosphere features a fireplace lit dining room both on the first floor and the beautiful Tuscan style room upstairs. Tresca also showcases balcony table #77, the most romantic table for 2 overlooking famous Hanover St, the best restaurant street in Boston. Disclaimer: Table #77 does have a credit card policy taken upon booking that will require a $75 fee if not cancelled prior to 24 hours of reservation. Regarding reservations of six or more, if not canceled prior to 24 hours of the reservation there will be a $75 per person cancelation fee. Only a short walk from the TD Garden, the dining experience is exceptional, the menu remarkable, the service is attentive, inviting guests to make return visits.

8. Mamma Maria

4.7

Exceptional(5524)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 4 times today

More availability on our website. Our restaurant also offers unique private rooms for small parties starting at 4 people- email mammamariaboston@gmail.com to inquire. ----Superior local and seasonal ingredients distinguish our Italian cuisine. Our menu is updated daily to reflect market changes. Our setting is historical and unique. Five elegant dining rooms ( most with views of the city) are tucked throughout an antique brick townhouse overlooking North Square in the heart of Boston's North End neighborhood.

9. Joe’s Waterfront

4.3

Awesome(1861)

Price: Expensive

• American • North End

Booked 37 times today

Joe’s Waterfront, nestled at the crown of Boston’s North End Waterfront, showcases the best views of the Boston Harbor amidst some of the city’s most beloved historic landmarks. The menu features creatively flavorful dishes and modern fare made with local ingredients fresh from the ocean, farm, and neighborhood purveyors. Throughout the modernized dining room, nautically themed artwork and décor adorn the walls and surround diners against the gorgeous Boston Harbor backdrop that’s been woven into the story for decades. Upstairs at Joe’s debuts a comfortable new dining, lounge, and bar area with spectacular waterfront views from above. Adjacent to the lounge is a separate private dining area ideal for intimate events. Joe’s Waterfront offers brunch, lunch, and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Delivery and take-out options available.

10. Cantina Italiana

4.7

Exceptional(2807)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 55 times today

An iconic tradition in Boston's "Little Italy", Cantina Italiana serves the tastes that make the North End famous. Started in 1931, Cantina Italiana is the oldest restaurant in the historic North End of Boston. We boast over 90 years of tradition in providing the best in homestyle Italian American and authentic southern Italian cuisine, the freshest New England seafood, and unparalleled service and experience. Cantina Italiana's warm, charming, and traditional atmosphere gives our restaurant a relaxed setting to enjoy you meal amongst the most important parts of your dining and drink experience: family, friends, and of course...food! Enjoy and cheer among us as we would at home: Mangia, Beve, e Buona Salute!

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Mary Suevip
Greater Boston •47 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nice relaxing Thanksgiving dinner that started with delicious oysters! Service was attentive. Loved the cozy patio room as the rain poured down. Tables were nicely spaced from others. We had pappardelle and linguine with clams. Both excellent. I will return for sure!
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MarePrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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Ellie
Hawaii •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was amazing! The Cavatelli and Strip steak were out favorite. Expresso Martini was the best I’ve ever had. Absolutely would come back again.
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Ciao RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.7
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Hector
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The staff was courteous seated us promptly as soon as we arrived. The host offered to take a photo of us with a lobster. Great overall experience. Our drinks came out quickly. Our server was polite ,friendly and knowledgeable. The clam chowder was amazing. The cod was out of this world great experience dining in the oldest restaurant in the United States. Highly recommend.
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Union Oyster HousePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Faneuil Hall
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4.3
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Mark
Baltimore / Maryland •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We have visited this restaurant a few times over the past 20 years and it remains our favorite. Excellent food, a personal and family feeling and a quiet, relaxing environment. Highlly recommended!
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Ristorante SaracenoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.5
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Ryanvip
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
Great service and great food. Our waiter was attentive and the fried burrata special with vodka sauce was terrific, great recommendation and will be back again.
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Arya TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.6

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Union Oyster House

2. Ciao Roma

3. Mare

4. Ristorante Saraceno

5. Arya Trattoria

6. Euno Ristorante

7. Tresca

8. Mamma Maria

9. Joe’s Waterfront

10. Cantina Italiana

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