In Boston, the North End is often considered the epicenter of the Italian dining scene. And it is — but not all eateries are created equal, and for every awesome option (like these) there are some less-than-stellar spots sliding by on tourist dollars.

For a side of buzz with your bucatini, you'll want to think outside the geographic box, and hit newcomers from Fort Point to Charlestown that have strong buzz and stronger menus. Here are some of the hottest that opened over the last year, plus one that we're excited to see on the horizon.

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