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close143 Richmond Street, Boston, MA 02109 (North End) | (617) 227-0311
Open Today: Open
Villa Francesca creates amazing Italian food that can cater to all your Boston events needs. Enjoy an intimate candlelit night, come by for lunch, or order from our special events menu and bring the whole office and we will make your experience a time to remember. With over 30 years of service in the North End cocmmunity, Villa Francesca continues to be one of Boston's premiere Italian restaurants.
Maurizio Badolato is not your average restaurant owner. Although he started working as a waiter in his native Calabria, Italy when he was still a boy, he said he never felt poor. Things changed, however, when Maurizio scratched a $5.00 lottery ticket and won one million dollars. Most people quit their jobs and relax,but not Maurizio. He works harder than ever. Living a lifetime dream,he made his mother Concetta’s meatballs famous when he opened Ristorante Limoncello on the Freedom Trail next to Paul Reveres House in the North End of Boston. Although life is good for Maurizio, he would be much wealthier if he weren’t so generous. His motto is you get back what you give. He wants the atmosphere in his restaurant to make you feel like you are eating in his home. From the minute you walk in, you feel like you are a part of his family. You may notice he has had the same staff for years, made up of many family members. Head Chef Andrea Moggi, who has been with him since day one,brings in the love of fine Italian food through many of his recipes and creations from the Amalfi Coast. His brother Sergio, along with chefs Nicola and Manuel complete the authentic Italian kitchen. Corrado (Chico) and Luisa (Loulou ), his brother and sister, make sure your dining experience is perfect as they serve you. Completing the dining room staff is Susan, Sabino, Antonio, Jake, Lorrin and Sandra who have been longtime, loyal employees and friends. Expect a kiss or hug when you enter or leave the restaurant because when visiting Limoncello you are dining with friends. Maurizio’s mother Concetta’s memory lingers throughout the restaurant through her recipes and her constant presence before her passing in 2015. Her legacy continues through her famous award winning meatballs.
Sfizi is roughly translated in Italian as "whims" and has come to mean "snacks" or "small plates", the Italian version of tapas. Sfizi features tapas and small plates of the coastal Mediterranean area, including the flavors of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece and Morocco. Located on the historic Freedom Trail, just steps from the Paul Revere House, Sfizi is a neighborhood eatery where you're advised to "Come hungry. Eat like a local", and features daily specials along with an extensive list of beer, wine, sangria and cordials, and European soccer on three wide-screen TVs.
We've been serving traditional Italian food from our North End location since 2001. Our menu offers many unique, seasonal dishes unsurpassed by those nearby. An accomplished kitchen staff, overseen by Chef/Owner Jeff Malloy, has perfected these delicacies. The candlelit interior illuminates an intimate atmosphere perfect for romance. Cozy up at one of our nine tables or enjoy some laughs while seated at the bar. With the courses offered, you'll have a chance to experience delicious food and enjoy the company of close friends. Enjoy the aroma of slow roasting meat and the savory taste of authentic Italian cuisine, all at one of Boston's most celebrated neighborhood restaurants. Reservations are highly recommended. We can host your special events: rehearsal dinners, private parties, and small groups. Gift certificates are also available for purchase.
Modern Pastry Shop is an award winning, family owned Italian Bakery. Modern Pastry was created by our family over 70 years ago on Hanover Street in Boston's North End. Three generations of innovative master chefs and over 150 years of authentic old world methods and experience, make our products stand out among the best. Our products will always be hand crafted and made to order, using the finest ingredients. This is our standard of excellence. Modern Pastry cakes, cookies, candies, and pastries have been a part of Boston area gatherings for many generations. We enjoy seeing and hearing customers speak proudly of their experiences over the years in our bakery. Together we have celebrated birthdays, graduations, promotions, weddings, christenings, retirements, holidays, and so many other special occasions. We love seeing new faces in our stores as well as returning customers. We love being an old neighborhood gathering place and seeing the customers we grew up with now bringing in their children and grandchildren. We invite you, customers new and old,to continue old traditions, or to create new ones.We thank you for your continuing patronage.
Sunday: Open
Monday: Open
Tuesday: Open
Wednesday: Open
Thursday: Open
Friday: Open
Saturday: Open
Scenes: Lounge, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Bar
Cuisines: Italian
Avg. Entree: $21 - $30
