Joe Tecce's Ristorante and Cafe
Joe Tecce's Ristorante and Cafe is a mere third of a mile from the TD Garden and has been dishing up Neapolitan cuisine for over 60 years. This landmark North End Italian restaurant's specialties include lobster, steak and pizza creations, and vegetarian dishes pepper the menu. Non-food draws include a seasonal patio with views of the cityscape, live music on weekends, valet parking, the "Grape Room" (a dining area simulating a vineyard) and a fireplaced ballroom for special functions. Lunch and dinner is served seven days, take-out is available and credit cards are accepted.
Joe Tecce's Ristorante and Cafe
61 North Washington St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-6210
joetecces.com
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar
Less than a five-minute walk from the TD Garden brings you to the urban-loft setting of Ducali Pizzeria & Bar. New on the North End scene in 2009, Ducali offers starters such as Nachos Italiano made from pizza dough chips, light fare like salads and panini, and vegetarian and meat-topped Neapolitan-style pizzas alike. Enjoy an array of beers on tap, flat-screen televisions for watching the game and free Wi-Fi. Ducali is open seven days for lunch and dinner with take-out available.
Ducali Pizzeria & Bar
289 Causeway St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-4144
ducalipizza.com
Osteria Rustico
Osteria Rustico offers daily lunchtime options popular with folks working in the North Station area and people looking for a reasonably priced meal before afternoon TD Garden events. Choose from sandwiches like the Rustico with prosciutto, or the Caprese, a vegetarian-friendly creation with mozzarella. Quick bites like the popular cheesy garlic bread and slower food like the gnocchi round out the menu. Osteria Rustico provides non-skimpy portions and chain-restaurant prices that make up for the minimal atmosphere. Osteria Rustico is open weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and only accepts credit cards.
Osteria Rustico
85 Canal St.
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 742-8770
