Bricco

For the quintessential North End experience, look no further than Bricco. It has its own adjacent bakery and meat market, but this review is concerned with the restaurant. The Hanover Street headquarters of prominent restaurateur Frank DePasquale, who also operates Trattoria il Panino, Quattro, Mare and others, this bustling spot is beloved by Boston locals and visitors alike. Start with the must-order zucchini flowers stuffed with truffled ricotta, then dive into pillowy house-made pasta or a bone-in New York sirloin. Not to mention, Bricco pours what is arguably the best espresso martini in town. Open nightly ’til 11pm, it's also a late-night North End staple, with the kitchen open until 2am Fridays and Saturdays.