Not only is Boston’s Little Italy one of the most flavorful and aroma filled neighborhoods in the city to dine, but the North End is also host to some of Boston’s most historic sites. No matter the time of year, there is always something going on in the city’s oldest residential one-square-mile waterfront community, which was founded in the early 1600s. 

Handmade pastas, creamy overstuffed cannolis and Sicilian style slabs of pizza are just a few finds in the Italian neighborhood of Boston’s North End. Here’s a look at some of haute spots that you won’t want to miss. From the endless feasts of summer that honor the patron saints of Italy to the historic charm of this quaint neighborhood in the fall, there are many reasons to visit anytime of year.