Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in North End

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129 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucia Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(3378)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North End

Booked 30 times today

Located at the heart of Hanover Street, Lucia Ristorante is an institution in Boston's North End. Opened in 1977, Lucia was the first restaurant to bring authentic Italian cuisine to Boston's oldest neighborhood. We continue to combine traditional Italian favorites with innovative new dishes in our distinctive atmosphere. Ample summertime patio seating is available in the newly bricked courtyard of our neighbor, St. Stephen's Church.

2. Libertine

4.4

Awesome(311)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 10 times today

Libertine North End's menu is currently being updated with new specials each week! We are excited about our 98% gluten free menu. ALL ITEMS EXCEPT RAVIOLI HAVE A GLUTEN-FREE OPTION! Come join us and enjoy some of our new Portuguese dishes. We welcome you to enjoy our open window front dining room and bar where you may enjoy savory Italian and Portuguese foods and wines, or quench your thirst with one of our signature or seasonal cocktails. Our team is excited to welcome and serve your friends and family. Everyone is welcome at Libertine North End. NOTE: Parties larger than 6 must secure your reservation with a credit card. Also, in order to meet all our guests needs, we adhere to a 10 min late policy after which your reservation is subject to cancelation. We respectfully ask patrons to be mindful of succeeding reservations, especially during weekends. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

3. Artu

4.2

Awesome(1767)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 10 times today

Artu was founded on the most basic Italian technique, great ingredients, simply prepared, that is what Artu is all about.In February of 1992 Artu opened its doors to the world, starting with outstanding sandwiches and mouth watering roasted meats, we continued to evolve and grow. Since then we have steadily added to our repertoire. From those sandwiches and roasted meats, we have produced old-world comfort food dishes to current interpretations of those classics that still make the most discerning eater reminisce of their childhood.

4. Cantina Italiana

4.8

Exceptional(2867)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 39 times today

An iconic tradition in Boston's "Little Italy", Cantina Italiana serves the tastes that make the North End famous. Started in 1931, Cantina Italiana is the oldest restaurant in the historic North End of Boston. We boast over 90 years of tradition in providing the best in homestyle Italian American and authentic southern Italian cuisine, the freshest New England seafood, and unparalleled service and experience. Cantina Italiana's warm, charming, and traditional atmosphere gives our restaurant a relaxed setting to enjoy you meal amongst the most important parts of your dining and drink experience: family, friends, and of course...food! Enjoy and cheer among us as we would at home: Mangia, Beve, e Buona Salute!

5. Pagliuca's

4.0

Excellent(323)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 2 times today

Fratelli Pagliuca's Restaurant is like a little corner of sunny Italy located in Boston's north end. It has been an oasis of old-country Italian food for decades, and is family owned and operated. The Pagliuca family originated in Motefalcione Avellino, and when they moved to the United States, they brought time-honored recipes with them. When you visit Fratelli Pagliuca's Restarurant, you will enjoy entrées like chicken campagna, which is a boneless chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, peppers, onions and potatoes. You can also choose from steaks, chops, seafood and of course pasta.If you would like to enjoy a drink before dinner, visit the cocktail bar. Wine, beer and cordials are also available with your meal. Fratelli Pagliuca's restaurant is warm, welcoming and offers great food.

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6. Tavern In The Square - North Station

4.5

Awesome(364)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • West End

Booked 29 times today

Tavern in the Square North Station is located in the heart of downtown Boston, across from TD Garden. Since opening, North Station has been the go-to spot for Sunday football, Bruins, & Celtics games as well as other Boston Garden events. We offer patio seating with a comfy lounge for when the weather is right, a bar area surrounded by TV’s, & a dining room for a more intimate setting that is still close to the action. We offer 50 beers on tap, seasonal cocktails with fresh ingredients & food that you & your friends will talk about all week. Be sure to come by for weekend brunch where we mix in classics with fun inspired new favorites! Centrally located adjacent to MBTA’s orange, green & purple lines, our North Station location provides the perfect base camp for a fun day’s excursion into historic Boston or to have a quick bite & drink before catching your train home.Follow us on Instagram: @taverninthesquare

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7. La Pizza & La Pasta - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(2185)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 111 times today

Enjoy La Pizza & La Pasta's signature dishes for takeout or delivery through UberEats, Caviar, DoorDash, and Grubhub. While pizza and pasta are just the tip of the Italian iceberg, there is a reason these two culinary staples are the most beloved exports from Italy. Enjoy Eataly Boston's seasonal selection just steps away from where their expert pasta chefs and dough-slinging pizzaioli (pizza makers) create dishes before your eyes.

8. Little Donkey

4.7

Exceptional(2117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Cambridge

Booked 25 times today

We’ve only got one rule: there are no rules. Our menu is an eclectic mix of global flavors, inspired by our chefs’ travels around the world. From Istanbul meat ravioli to ramen cacio e pepe, our menu is always unique and forever evolving. With a full raw bar, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, we’ve truly got something for everyone. Owned and operated by James Beard Award Winning Chef Ken Oringer, Little Donkey has been serving global tapas in Central Square since 2016

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9. Legal Sea Foods - Long Wharf

4.3

Awesome(5958)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Faneuil Hall

Booked 54 times today

A local and visitor favorite, our Long Wharf location is perfectly situated near Boston's Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, and the New England Aquarium. Enjoy a seafood meal after exploring the city or embark on a cruise right from our doorstep. With an open lounge, large bar, private dining space, and seasonal patio, Long Wharf is a quintessential Boston dining experience. Dine on local favorites, including Boston's best clam chowder, oysters and raw bar, lobster, grilled and fried seafood, as well as steaks, pasta and more!

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10. Maggiano's - Boston

4.7

Exceptional(6508)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 106 times today

Welcome to Maggiano's Little Italy Boston, located on Columbus Avenue near the Theater District, Boston Common & Park Plaza. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Freedom Trail & the Boston Tea Party. Our dining room is ideal for family-style dining with our Italian–American cuisine, reminiscent of a Sunday night visit to your grandmother’s house -- or as they say in Italy, nonna’s casa! These delicious dishes paired with great service, generous portions and a warm atmosphere keep our guests and their families coming back for more.Join us soon! We look forward to hosting your next business or family gathering.

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John
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible experience, food and drinks were delicious. Staff was incredible. Great experience all around. Great stop before seeing a show at the garden.
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LibertinePrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.4
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Michael
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best Valentine’s Day Dinner Ever, wonderful service all around!!!
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Lucia RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• North End
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4.3
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Hannah
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service were amazing! I got the Bombolotti All Buongustaia and it was so good and I had leftovers for the next day.
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Cantina ItalianaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.8
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Bill
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Decided that V-Day lunch would be easier than dinner and we were 100% right and didn’t sacrifice ambience or flavor. We had a nice quiet lunch in a table next to the window. The food was excellent and drinks were delicious. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
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ArtuPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.2
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Cheryl
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 11, 2025
Delicious dishes!! From the lemon chicken to the parmesan's to the pastas. Drinks were well made and equally delicious. Service was outstanding. Must Try!!
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Pagliuca'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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