Nearly every city has its version of Little Italy, but Boston's North End could put most of them to shame. Even though it covers less than one square mile of land, the North End is home to some of the best Italian food in the country — and there's no shortage of options.
The historic, narrow streets are lined with local and family-owned businesses. You'll find pizza and pasta places aplenty, plus Italian regional specialities on many menus, and scores of traditional Italian desserts, too. There are multiple food tours here in the North End, and both tourists and locals line the sidewalks to get into must-try spots. However, most people don't mind waiting around because the area is incredibly charming.
