North End
Smell that garlic... and then the sweet scent of baking pastries. Waves of Italian immigrants made Boston’s North End the foodie stop it is today.
Nestled into the red brick architecture and winding streets are some historic locations: the Old North Church and the Paul Revere House.
Bakery wars
When you need a cannoli at 3 am, Bova’s has you covered. At other times of day, when rainbow cookies and decadent pastries call, decide which of these are Boston’s top bakery in the North End: Parziale’s, Modern, or Mike’s Pastry.
Dining
This is foodie nirvana, friends with top Italian restaurants: Sicilian perfection at Carmelina’s (l, d; $$$), marinana galore at La Famiglia Ge iorgio’s (l, d; $$), and crispy crusted Regina Pizzeria (l, d; $$).