ANTICO FORNO
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-723-6733
93 Salem St., 617-723-6733. Antico Forno (Italian for “old stove”) features brick-oven classics such as roasted chicken with garlic and herbs; pizza with artichoke hearts, porcini mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella; and linguini with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp, sautéed in a plum tomato sauce and baked in parchment. L Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 3:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
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ANTONIO’S
Location:
Beacon Hill
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-367-3310
288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with nightly specials and complementing wine list. Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m.
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ARTU
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-742-4336
6 Prince St., 617-742-4336. Artu features an innovative and extensive Italian menu with nightly specials, and is a great spot for a romantic night out or drink with friends. Regulars love Artu’s chilled martinis, refreshing sangria and grilled gourmet pizza. L & D Sun-Wed 12 p.m.-1 a.m., Thu-Sat 11-2 a.m.
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ASSAGGIO
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-227-7380
25–29 Prince St., 617-227-7380. This wine bar and bistro offers nightly specials from its mesquite-wood grill, as well as some of the best traditional Italian cuisine imbued with an artful, contemporary taste. Complement your dinner with one of 110 wines or a unique international beer or microbrew. Reservations accepted. L, D, LS daily noon–midnight.
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BINA OSTERIA
Location:
Theatre District
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-956-0888
581 Washington St., 617-956-0888. Hailed by Boston magazine as one of the best new restaurants of 2009, this sleek, minimalist and trendy spot in the heart of Downtown Crossing pushes the culinary envelope with its inventive, yet rustic, take on fine Italian food. Visit the adjoining shop to pick up specialty European foods, including wine, cheese and prepared meals. L, D, C.
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BRICCO
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-248-6800
241 Hanover St., 617-248-6800. Bricco's sophisticated take on Italian food, lovely and expansive dining room and diverse cocktail list are the trademarks that have made it popular with Boston diners. L, D, C.
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CAFFE POMPEI
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-227-1562
280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei features a wide assortment of coffees, 160 wines by the glass, Italian cordials, pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli and ice cream imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; B 8 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; LS ’til 3:30 a.m.
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CAFFE VITTORIA
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-227-7606
296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This popular European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of desserts, cappuccino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 12:30 a.m. NC.
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CALITERRA
Location:
Downtown
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
no
Profile:
yes - read profile
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-348-1234
Hilton Boston/Financial District, 89 Broad St., 617-348-1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New England flavors. B, L, D.
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CANTINA ITALIANA
Location:
North End
Cuisine:
Italian
Entertainment:
yes
Profile:
no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-723-4577
346 Hanover St., 617-723-4577. Cantina Italiana has been serving generations of locals and visitors in the North End since 1931. Diners crave the taste of Cantina’s food, and some say their mouths water just thinking about eating here. That’s why when even the slightest change is made, they let it be known—some things should stay as they are. Reservations recommended. L Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Mon–Sat 3–11 p.m., Sun noon–10:30 p.m. VP. www.cantinaitaliana.com.
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