The Best North End Pizza? (Boston, Salem: live, restaurants, shop)

[jondotkom]

Hey There,

I'm planning a visit to Boston later this year, mostly to see the autumn colors.

But I was also aching to try real, Boston North End Pizza!

It's a long story, but I've always wondered what real Boston pizza created by real Italian Americans from Boston really tastes like.

Any suggestions?

Muito abrigado!

Jon D.

[boston mark]

I've always been partial to Regina's on Thacher, but Ernesto's on Salem is also quite tasty.

Damn now I'm hungry.

[Cantabridgienne]

Regina.

[Cart24]

I have three favorites in the North End.

1. Pizzaria Reginas is a Boston institution and a must try on any visit, only go to the North End location though and I would recommend ordering a Pepperoni well done, simple and delicious.

Regina Pizzaria with locations throughout Massachusettes, NH, RI and NJ

2. Waterfront Cafe: While many in Boston will tell you that Regina's is by far the best pizza in Boston, waterfront cafe gives it a run for its money.

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3. Antico Forno: For a traditional Margherita pizza its hard to beat the pie that comes out of this wood oven.

Antico Forno Pizza Restaurant, North End, Boston, MA

[Charliekeet]

Ernesto's for pizza, but why limit yourself to pizza? Many great restaurants with lots of good stuff- for big portions, try La Famiglia, and get some dessert at, yes, Mike's, or Modern Pastry.

[WannaGoHome]

I second the pizza recommendations but have found a new love in the pastry department. :-) Maria's on Cross St. between Hanover and Salem. Her cannoli are wonderful and I love her pasticiotti (ricotta type). I haven't tried the sfogliatelle, but if her pasticiotti are any indication I'm sure they are great. Mike's tends to be a bit more American than traditional (they add a lot of powdered sugar to their ricott mixes for example) and the pastries tend to be more sweet than rich. Modern is better. Maria's, for me at least, takes the cake. I also agree that if you are looking into eating in the north end, don't limit yourself to pizza. There are amazingly yummy restaurants there. Just depends on what type of regional cuisine you like.

[Bostonian08]

[brinegar312]

This isn't even a competition -- Regina wins this poll. Hit up Mike's afterwards.

[jondotkom]

Ooooh, I cannot wait!

Comrades! Thanks much for all the feedback.

You know, the funny thing is I ran into a couple of Bostonians here in Seattle on business and, yes as many of you folks have cited, they both told me that Regina's is the best!

"They may not be too polite to you," one of them stated, "but the pizza is probably the best."

And yes, the other thing I'm going to be searching for are good baked goods: Pastries are my greatest weakness. I did hear about Modern Pastry, and will be taking in all the other suggestions too. Keep 'em coming!

Hey, how about Indian restaurants?

Grazie!

Jon D.

[Cart24]

Originally Posted by jondotkom

Ooooh, I cannot wait!

Comrades! Thanks much for all the feedback.

You know, the funny thing is I ran into a couple of Bostonians here in Seattle on business and, yes as many of you folks have cited, they both told me that Regina's is the best!

"They may not be too polite to you," one of them stated, "but the pizza is probably the best."

And yes, the other thing I'm going to be searching for are good baked goods: Pastries are my greatest weakness. I did hear about Modern Pastry, and will be taking in all the other suggestions too. Keep 'em coming!

Hey, how about Indian restaurants?

Grazie!

Jon D.

I'm not really a big fan of Mikes I think overall Modern makes much better baked goods.

Modern Pastry: bakeries, italian specialties, nougats | Modern Pastry | Boston, MA

One thing you must try though is a Cannoli from Maria's, they make one of the best Cannoli's I have ever tried and I have lived in two other cities with huge Italian populations (Toronto and NYC) this is arguably the best I have had.

Maria's Pastry Shop: Maria's Pastry Shop | Boston, MA

Boston has some excellent Indian Restaurants, my top 3 are:

1. India Quality (Kenmore Square): India Quality Restaurant

2. Namaskar (Davis Square): NAMASKAR FINE INDIAN CUISINE

3. Desi Dhaba (Central Square): oops.. (broken link)

Another side recommendation if you like Indian food is trying Nepali cuisine. Good Nepali food is difficult to find in most cities in North America, but luckily we have 5! very good options here in Boston.

If you have time you should try:

- Kathmandu Spice: Kathmandu Spice

Enjoy your trip, Boston is an excellent food city!