We adore its Back Bay spinoff, but nothing in the North End beats the original Lucca, a classic spot of which Little Italy dreams are made. Go ahead: Saunter up to the bar like a starlet in a Fellini flick. Wrap those ringed fingers around something from the massive vino menu or a house-infused spirit with notes of pear and vanilla bean. Pair with perfect small bar plates. Mangia.
Lucca
226 Hanover St., Boston • (617) 742-9200
luccaboston.com
Other Winners
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Neighborhoods: North End
2014 Winner: Ward 8
With a cozy restaurant scene drenched in red sauce and redder wine, the North End has plenty of places for couples to canoodle...
- 90 N. Washington St., Boston
- (617) 823-4478
- ward8.com