Taste of Italy in the North End: Meet Boston’s Food Scene

Welcome to Boston’s North End, the greatest inner-city Italian community in the United States.
Take a walk with us through this historic neighborhood with Frank DePasquale of DePasquale Ventures. Immigrating to Boston with his family as a young child from his hometown near the Amalfi Coast, Frank opened his first restaurant in 1987 in Boston’s North End. Since then, DePasquale Ventures has grown to almost a dozen establishments, and Frank has become a large community advocate, helping to keep Boston’s North End an authentic and unique community experience for both locals and visitors, alike.
Complete with over 100 restaurants serving some of the city’s best Italian food, including cafes and businesses serving the perfect espresso, cannoli, gelato, pastries, curated meats and cheeses, wine selections and so much more, this community truly has it all.
Visit before or after an event or game at the TD Garden, or for a North End Feast during the summer months.
Learn more about Boston’s North End, all it has to offer, and why some say it is the "greatest inner city Italian community in the United States":
Visit Restaurants & Businesses Highlighted:
Trattoria il Panino
Bova’s Bakery
Bricco
North End Feasts
TD Garden
Old North Church
Paul Revere House
Bricco Salumeria
Polcari’s
Mike’s Pastry
Sulmona Meat Market
Modern Pastry
Mare
Quattro
Umbria
Produced by DGA Productions.

[@rdr9999]

I remember often seeing Frank running around, making sure everything was right, at his original restaurant back in the 80s. I lived in the North End then, but even if I hadn’t, I’d have gladly driven miles for the original panino sandwich and their outstanding gnocchi with a tomato sauce made pink with plenty of fresh mozzarella. Glad to see Frank is still making good things in Boston’s North End.

[@lisanfinch]

Beautiful video. I miss the amazing people and food in the North End.

[@BettySalemme]

They call me a concierge. Frank you are the undisputed Concierge to the North End. Thank you for sharing your expertise!!!!

[@francescogargiulli542]

The best

[@alanreed2066]

Frank sold me with his personality and passion. Planned to check out Trattoria Il Panino but after reading the TripAdvisor reviews I'll pass. Seems like his staff doesn't share his values or any interest in customer service.

[@timhanley4396]

Great video but in Italy the food doesn’t cost as much as the North End