When warm weather moves in, locals and visitors love dining on the patios and roof decks around Boston. The North End features some of the best Italian restaurants the city has to offer, with options for dining outdoors. Check out a few places to dine al fresco in this neighborhood of Boston:
1. Ristorante Fiore
250 Hanover St.
(617) 371-1176
Ristorante Fiore is located right on Hanover Street. They serve up authentic Italian cuisine, with two different options for dining outdoors. They have a garden dining area near their entrance, as well as a roof deck, to enjoy plenty of food and drinks al fresco.
2. Mother Anna's
211 Hanover St.
(617) 523-8496
Mother Anna's Restaurant is the oldest family restaurant in the neighborhood, so they must be doing something right. Their patio is located right on Hanover and Cross Street, with views of the city, the park, and all the action the North End has to offer. There are many tables, with umbrellas, to shade you on the hot summer days. They offer affordable pricing on their Italian cuisine, and plenty of wine and drink options.
3. Caffe Graffiti
64 Cross St.
(617) 367-3016
Caffe Graffiti has a new location, featuring a small sidewalk patio, as well as tables in the restaurant located next to open windows. Also featuring a view of the park and the city, plus plenty of people watching as locals and visitors come in and out off the North End, Caffe Graffiti has become a popular spot. It is the place to go for food and drinks or to just stop in for coffee, pastries, and desserts.
4. Trattoria Il Panino
11 Parmenter St.
(617) 720-1336
For over 20 years, Trattoria Il Panino has served their Italian-Mediterranean cuisine, inspired from the Amalfi coast region of Italy. It is one of Frank Depasquale’s most beloved restaurants, especially because of their outdoor patio area. You can even sit out there when cooler weather creeps in, since they just close up the tent surrounding the patio, and crank up the heat lamps.
5. Aragosta Bar and Bistro
Battery Wharf
(617) 994-9001
Aragosta Bar and Bistro, a new restaurant where Sensing once stood, has already received Open Table’s “Best Outdoor Dining 2010” award. Their Terrace offers up water views, as you nosh on Italian-Mediterranean cuisine and sip specialty cocktails. During the summer, they will even feature live entertainment.
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