The Daily Catch is exactly what you'd expect from a North End seafood restaurant—a tiny, low-key eatery with ultra-fresh fish. Seafood-lovers will go crazy indulging in delectable sicilian-style seafood and pasta, but non-fish-eaters beware: fish-free options are rare. For the adventurous, try one of the several black pasta entrees, dyed with squid ink which imparts a great taste (appetizer $8.75, dinner portion $15.75), or stick to a more basic, but equally delicious, mussels, fish, or calamari dish, among others (entrees $16-20). Other locations:Northern Avenue in Boston and Harvard Street in Brookline. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This place has absolutely pristine oysters that you order individually off of something similar to a sushi menu. Kumamoto, Wellfleet, Bee's River...so many varieties of oyster to choose from, not to mention clams, crab claws and shrimp. Their lobster roll (the hot one, not the one with mayo which is served cold) is overflowing with the meat of 2 chick lobsters and drizzled with butter on brioche, served with Belgian twice-fried fries. Somewhat non-traditional but extremely delicious. The clam chowder is first rate, and every bowl is cooked to order. This North End hotspot has a great selection of champagnes and wines by the bottle and glass.

The North End is packed with delicious, comfortable restaurants, and Piccolo Venezia is no exception. On the main Hanover drag, it presents many of the staple Italian dishes, alongside wine and cocktails. Traditonal Italian fare, served in a friendly and warm atmosphere. The lighting and decor is charming and cozy, with fixtures that could have lit candles in them, and bundles of garlic hanging near pictures of saints in the corners. The mussels are some of the best to be had in the area (try them white, with oil and garlic, as opposed to with marinara), and the appetizer sampler plate is delicious, with 5 or 6 to try, with shrimp, mozzarella sticks, cheesy bread, calamari, and others. The service isn't overbearing, and even sassy and authentic at times. The water glasses are kept full, the post-dinner coffee drinks have copious foam, and there are plenty of large groups carrying on and eating delicious food all around you.

The North End holds many treasures for the foodie palate. Need a good butcher? Check. Old school baker with fresh bread any time of the day or night? There are dozens to choose from. Great seafood merchant? There used several fish mongers abounding that have slowly dwindled away to make room for the boutiques and trendy hot spots opening left and right throughout the neighborhood. However, the ladies of Mercato del Mare moved in Summer of 2008 to fill that void and currently offer a variety traditional Italian fave's as well as staples and exotic fish for your next feast.

This venerable Boston landmark is old enough to be your great-great-great-grandfather. The upstairs dining rooms are as quaint as they come, with lanterns hanging from dark wood beams. The rich, creamy seafood entrees include broiled scrod ($17) and a velvety seafood newburg ($22). Ask about the catch of the day. At the main-floor oyster bar, chefs will help you open your oysters and douse them with sauces (half dozen oysters; $10). The Union Oyster House is one tourist trap you really shouldn't miss. After all, it's been around since 1826; that's a lot longer than you, punk. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Inventive seafood fare in the North End, with an incredibly posh atmosphere. Looks like a trendy New York restaurant at night, with the blue glow of lights and nouveau decor. Word on the street is smaller portions with higher prices, although some have commented that the appetizers are huge. If you want to be one of the cool kids you will eat here.

As soon as you walk inside, you are surrounded by photographs of famous people who have visited the ristorante. Exclusively focuses on business or private functions and events. Abruzzo Ristorante on the first floor can accomodate diners. The food is elegant. Located across from the TD Banknorth Garden, this restaurant is literally a gateway to Boston's North End. A marble plaque from 1954 on the front of the restaurant declares the building a gastronomic landmark, but as far as I know this is no official historic designation. Open Kitchen, Sea food take out.

Frank sometimes shows up, but this place is mainly run by his son John. Great fish market, some of the local restaurants purchase this fish.