Famous Italian Restaurants in Boston

Famous Italian Restaurants in Boston
After a day of exploring and hiking around Boston's Harbor Islands, walking the historic Boston National Historical Park or sea kayaking in Boston Harbor, it is time for a change of pace at one of Boston's fine restaurants. The city has a selection of Italian restaurants that are all famous not only for the food that they prepare but also for the experience they provide. Many have won accolades and/or have stood the test of time in order to become well-known and famous.

Al Dente Ristorante

Al Dente Ristorante has been highly acclaimed by the Boston Globe, the Boston Herald and The Phantom Gourmet. Al Dente has an old world and family-friendly style and ambiance. The menu includes shrimp scampi, chicken Milanese, veal saltimbocca, pork tenderloin and shrimp and scallops a la vodka. Average prices in 2009 range from about $11.95 to $25.95. There is also a children's menu available for those 10 and younger.

Al Dente Ristorante
109 Salem St,
Boston, Massachusetts 02113
(617) 523-0990
aldenteboston.com

Mother Anna's

Mother Anna's is the oldest family restaurant in the North End section of Boston. It has been run by the same family for more than 70 years. The menu at Mother Anna's contains some old traditional Italian favorites including baked manicotti, tortellini Alfredo, shrimp fettuccine, calamari, veal and eggplant parmigiana, ziti with chicken, and broccoli and lobster ravioli. Average prices in 2009 range from about $15.00 to $25.00.

Mother Anna's
211 Hanover St,
Boston, Massachusetts 02113
(617) 523-8496
motherannas.com/

DaVinci

DaVinci has gotten rave reviews from the Boston Globe, Zagnuts, the Boston Courant , the Boston Herald and others. The restaurant has an up-scale old world decor, soft arm chairs in the lounge and outdoor dining in the warmer months. The menu includes fusilli Bolognese, veal Milanese, beef tenderloin medallions and veal chop. Average prices in 2009 range from about $14.00 to $37.00.

Da Vinci
162 Columbus Ave
Boston, Massachusetss 02116
(617) 350-0007
davinciboston.com/

Jeveli's Restaurant

Jeveli's Restaurant has been open since 1924 and is the oldest Italian restaurant in Boston. The dining room is a combination of old world and modern designs with comfortable booths and tables for 2, 4, or 6. The menu includes veal scaloppini marsala, sausage cacciatore, shrimp scampi and broccoli and combination lamb and sausage. Average prices in 2009 range from about $11.75 to $13.95.

Jeveli's Restaurant
387 Chelsea St
Boston, Massachusetts 02128
(617) 567-9539
jeveli.com/

Waterfront Café

The Waterfront Café is a 2009 winner of the Boston's Best Award from the Improper Bostonian and is the restaurant seen in the Martin Scorsese film "Ashcliffe" staring Leonardo DiCaprio. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual and family-friendly with a big screen TV behind the bar. The menu includes chicken parm with ziti, butterfly shrimp and chicken limone. Average prices in 2009 range from about $8.99 to $17.99.

Waterfront Cafe
450 Commercial St
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
(617) 523-0613
waterfront-cafe.com/

Article Written By Regina Sass

Regina Sass has been a writer for 10 years, penning articles for publications in the real estate and retail industries. Her online experience includes writing, advertising and editing for an educational website. Sass is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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