The Bay State is home to more amazing restaurants than we could think of dining at, and for that, we are very fortunate. Giacomo’s Ristorante in the North End of Boston is no exception. This iconic restaurant in Massachusetts is such a fixture in the state that it’s not uncommon to see a line out the door on any given day.

If you’ve ever been to Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, chances are that you’ve walked past Giacomo’s Ristorante. Perhaps you’ve stopped for a bite to eat or maybe you were on your way to nearby Mike’s Pastry for a cannoli. Either way, Giacomo’s is certainly worth dining at.

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Depending on the day or time, it’s quite common to see a line right out the door of Giacomo’s. You may wonder why that is.

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Well, aside from being one of the most iconic Italian restaurant in the city, it has a tiny dining room. However, tourists and locals alike flock to Giacomo’s for its authentic Italian cuisine, hence the line out the door.

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Giacomo’s Ristorante is family owned and operated and provides some of the best classic Italian dishes and more.

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When you come to this iconic Italian eatery and are finally seated at a table, perhaps you’ll order an appetizer to start. Between the fried calamari, mussels, burrata, or antipasto, you can’t go wrong.

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For you pasta lovers out there, you’ll be in heaven. You can enjoy linguine with a variety of shellfish or lobster ravioli, butternut squash ravioli, fettuccini, or ziti.

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Seafood is a big deal here as well. Offering swordfish, salmon, or tuna, any dish you order is delizioso!

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Have you ever dined at Giacomo’s Ristorante in the North End? If so, how was the experience? Do you know of another iconic restaurant in Massachusetts? Let us know in the comments. For more information on Giacomo’s Ristorante including location and hours, and to see a menu, visit the official website and Facebook page.

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After dinner, why not visit Mike’s Pastry for some cannoli or gelato? Located across the street, you’ll most likely have to wait in line outside Mike’s Pastry as well. 

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