North End

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Hanover Street is the cliche, and the cliche is correct: Mike's vs. Modern is still the post-dinner debate, and the line outside Giacomo's tells you what you're signing up for, cash, no reservations, elbows. The North End is dinner-date territory in the most literal sense, narrow streets, garlic in the air off Salem, Paul Revere's house as a walking detour. The honest tradeoff is that it skews tourist-heavy from May through October, and locals quietly migrate to Carmelina's or the bar at Bricco. Bring someone who hasn't done it yet, or someone who has and still wants the cannoli argument.

4,640

singles 22–50

35%

male

$75,567

median income

$2,630

median rent

The data

North End by the numbers

the North End runs female-leaning, about 35% men to 65% women.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Median individual income in the North End is about $75,600.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in the North End pays about $2,630 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
About 4,600 the North End residents ages 22 to 50 are single.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

21 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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21 spots across North End

North End
Dining
Boston Sail Loft
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 6,411
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 6,411 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Boston Sail Loft.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 2 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 2 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Cafés
Mike's Pastry
Pastry shop★ 4.3 · 6,274
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 6,274 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Mike's Pastry.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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North End
Cafés
Bova's Bakery
Bakery$$$$★ 4.6 · 4,548
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 4,548 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bova's Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
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North End
Dining
Giacomo's Boston North End
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 3,246
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 3,246 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Giacomo's Boston North End.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10:30 PM
Sat12 to 10:30 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Crowd
Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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North End
Dining
Chart House
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 3,139
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 3,139 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chart House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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North End
Dining
Carmelina's
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,843
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,843 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carmelina's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
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North End
Cafés
Caffe Vittoria
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.3 · 2,606
Good for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,606 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Caffe Vittoria.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 11 PM
Tue8 AM to 11 PM
Wed8 AM to 11 PM
Thu8 AM to 11 PM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Dining
Limoncello
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,285
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,285 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Limoncello.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Drinks
Wicked Craft Co.
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,614
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,614 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wicked Craft Co..
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 PM to 12 AM
Wed5 PM to 12 AM
Thu5 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 7:30 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Cafés
Thinking Cup
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,406
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,406 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Thinking Cup.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 7 PM
Tue7 AM to 7 PM
Wed7 AM to 7 PM
Thu7 AM to 7 PM
Fri7 AM to 9 PM
Sat7 AM to 9 PM
Sun7 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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North End
Drinks
Parla
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,152
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,152 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Parla.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 12 AM
Tue3 PM to 12 AM
Wed3 PM to 12 AM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safespace
Contact
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North End
Activity
Improv Asylum
Comedy club★ 4.7 · 1,143
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,143 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Improv Asylum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 to 10 PM
Wed6 to 10 PM
Thu6 to 10 PM
Fri6 PM to 12 AM
SatClosed
Sun6 to 10 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Cafés
PHIN COFFEE HOUSE - Financial District
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.8 · 795
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 795 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at PHIN COFFEE HOUSE - Financial District.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Cafés
Caffè Paradiso
Cafe$$$$★ 4.3 · 756
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 756 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Caffè Paradiso.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 11 PM
Sat7 AM to 11 PM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
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North End
Activity
Boxaroo - Boston Room Escape
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 737
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 737 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Boxaroo - Boston Room Escape.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon2:30 to 10 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 10:30 PM
Fri10 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 10:30 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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North End
Activity
PanIQ Escape Room Boston
Escape room center★ 4.8 · 602
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 602 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at PanIQ Escape Room Boston.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 10 PM
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11:30 PM
Sat10 AM to 11:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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North End
Dining
Mood Restaurant & Cafe
Mediterranean restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 574
LGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 574 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mood Restaurant & Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 9 PM
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 9 PM
Thu9 AM to 9 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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North End
Cafés
Polcari’s Coffee
Coffee store$$$$★ 4.9 · 340
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 340 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Polcari’s Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 5 PM
Tue11 AM to 5 PM
Wed11 AM to 5 PM
Thu11 AM to 5 PM
Fri11 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Contact
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North End
Activity
Co-Operatives Puzzle Room
Escape room center★ 5 · 282
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 282 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Co-Operatives Puzzle Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 7 PM
Tue10 AM to 7 PM
Wed10 AM to 7 PM
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Site Maps
North End
Drinks
Corner Cafe
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 176
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 176 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Corner Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 AM
Tue8 AM to 2 AM
Wed8 AM to 2 AM
Thu8 AM to 2 AM
Fri8 AM to 2 AM
Sat8 AM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 2 AM
Dining
Dine-in
Contact
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North End
Activity
Central Rock Gym - North Station
Rock climbing★ 4.6 · 123
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 123 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Central Rock Gym - North Station.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue6 AM to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu6 AM to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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North End

North End by the numbers

Local date spots

Boston Sail Loft

Mike's Pastry

Bova's Bakery

Giacomo's Boston North End

Chart House

Carmelina's

Caffe Vittoria

Limoncello

Wicked Craft Co.

Thinking Cup

Parla

Improv Asylum

PHIN COFFEE HOUSE - Financial District

Caffè Paradiso

Boxaroo - Boston Room Escape

PanIQ Escape Room Boston

Mood Restaurant & Cafe

Polcari’s Coffee

Co-Operatives Puzzle Room

Corner Cafe

Central Rock Gym - North Station

Reach North End singles right where they plan dates.