Tutto Italiano is a thriving Salumeria situated in Boston's Historic North End. There are three shopping aspects to our store: freshly cooked foods, deli meats and cheeses, and dry grocery goods from Italy. Tutto Italiano is noted for the fresh mozzarelle Joe makes daily as well as a changing array of baked pasta dishes, fresh sausage, paninni and other ready to take away delicacies. Additional locations in Hyde Park, Wellesley, Hingham, Lexington, and Lakeville, MA.

The Gelateria in Boston's North End is owned by Frank De Pasquale, who first started with Il Panino and also owns the more high-end Bricco and Mare. His gelato is made on site with a $30,000 Italian-made gelato machine. This is rich, dense, hardcore Italian gelato, and the place makes 50 flavors of gelato and sorbetto every day. The atmosphere is quite nouveau with a flatscreen TV and color-changing LED walls. Open until midnight every day. Bonus: gelato stuffed cannoli.

Located smack dab in the heart of the North End on Hanover Street, Modern Pastry is a legendary staple of the notorious Italian District. Here you will find an eye-full of sugary sweetness from chocolate-covered almond biscotti to overflowing ricotta cannolis, gelato, and cappuccino. This family operated business is full of the diverse citizens of Boston on given day, which means, be prepared to wait in line. Modern fulfills specialty orders and ships nation-wide.

A small and intimate restaurant that serves modern Italian dishes. Popular choices include the open-faced scallop and lobster ravioli and the pan-roasted filet mignon. It has a wonderful wine list, and you are likely to have the same server on each visit. Terramia is not your typical mom-and-pop restaurant in the North End and a great place for a romantic dinner. Decor is gorgeous. Comfortable, stylish and modern. I wish every room in my house looked this good. If there is a wait for a table (which there often is) they suggest you grab a drink at the bar in Bacco Ristorante, a restaurant just across the street. The hostess will come and get you in Bacco once your table is ready.

Lucca is situated on bustling Hanover Street and the historic Freedom Trailn Boston’s North End. In the summer months, the windows open to the street creating the feeling of alfresco dining. The meals are as good as the ambiance. The sultry music, Italian granite floors, and candlelit interior combine to create a relaxing atmosphere. Cocktails are served at the large, solid mahogany bar, displaying a vast array of exotic liquors and Italian grappa. Beneath the glow of a circular stained glass mural depicting vignettes of musicians, one enters the equally impressive wine room. This area showcases the extensive, award winning collection of Italian and American wines stored in two beautiful mahogany and glass wine rooms. This, combined with the century old granite walls gives the room a feeling of warmth and intimacy. Bar open until 1am. 3 free private dining rooms seat up to 80 people. Bonus: 500 bottle wine list.

If you want a good wood grilled pizza, this is the place to go. They also have a varied menu which is reasonably priced and everything is good, particularly things cooked in the wood oven.

If the North End first date seems like a tired cliché, you clearly haven't been to Taranta. The minute a helpful waiter seats you in one of the 3 high-ceilinged, brick-walled dining rooms, explains the specials, and presents you with a paper cone full of fresh, moist focaccia, you'll know you're in for a treat. Try the shrimp ravioli with Peruvian mint pesto ($17) or the sumptuous braised veal shank on saffron risotto ($28). For dessert, share the delicate hazelnut mousse drizzled in dulce de leche ($7) with your date, and you'll be gazing dreamily into each other's eyes in no time. The North End never tasted so good. Reservations recommended. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

A 'gruff but lovable hole in the wall' with greasy piping hot pizza served to you on a paper plate by a cranky old guy. Rough around the edges, this no frills place won't have a snob in sight. Classic Boston pie for just a buck a slice. You can't go wrong!

The Millennium Bostonian Hotel is posh but not pretentious. With the chaotic whirl of Quincy Market at its feet, and the treasures of the North End just minutes away, this small luxury hotel admirably safeguards its serenity. The rooms, which boast second phone lines and mini-bars, are small, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. Rooms $189-400, some with views of Faneuil Hall. Suites available starting at $600 and up. AAA discounts. Valet parking $30. Book a year early for Commencement. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Adam's Pizza and Convenience Store is just that: a convenience store with a pizza shop inside. A little sketchy, and open late: Adam's draws a diverse crowd. However, he well serves the Faneuil Hall bar community at 2 am and serves slices at $2 a pop.