If you want delicious, filling, quality, authentic Italian food Boston, then this is the place to go. Located in the North End area of Boston, there are many Italian places to choose from but this is a gem that not many people know of.

It’s a small place but that’s what gives it the charm. You’re talking with the tables next to you, the waiters are joking to you and about themselves and even throwing some jokes at you. The owners are out front beckoning in customers with a warm smile, a hand shake, and even a hug if they are familiar. The owners check on every table multiple times, but not in an annoying way, but because they really care want want to know if anything is wrong. The waiters are loud and funny, cracking jokes at every chance they can. The atmosphere here is like a small town neighborhood spot where everyone gets along and there are no strangers.

Now the food. First off, the bread and olive oil is so tasty. The bread is warm and the oil is seasoned to perfection. You could drink a bottle of it. For an appetizer, you must get the meatball. It’s about the size of a softball and smothered in red sauce(gravy). There is a side of burratta cheese as well that just oozes as it heats up. This meatball is about the most tender and juiciest piece of meat I’ve ever tasted.

For dinner, they always have special and, being in Boston, you can’t go wrong with the fresh seafood options. I went with the gnocchi baked with red sauce and covered with mozzarella. The gnocchi melts in your mouth and is busting with flavor from the sauce. My wife got a special, Tagliatelle pasta with special bolognese sauce and finished with a balsamic glaze. The meat in the sauce just falls apart in your mouth.

This is a unique Italian restaurant that rivals any of the high end Italian places. The atmosphere here alone is special and makes you feel welcomed. The food makes me want to hop on a plane and fly back to Boston just for one meal.