Moëca is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in seafood. The seafood recipes on the menu consist of fresh local produce mingled with contemporary cooking styles. Moëca is renowned for providing high-quality seafood that is sustainably sourced. You can also order small plates that comprise smoked salmon, grilled oysters, raw fish and shellfish. They also have options for raw fish patrons, which include tautog, hiramasa, and bluefin. Moëca is located in an edgy corner of a neighborhood and welcomes ample sunlight which gives the restaurant a homely vibe. The restaurant has a pleasing atmosphere and when you are served delicious seafood on your table, your happiness doubles.
The long lines at this lunch-only spot attest to the popularity of the calzones, pizza and other Italian lunch treats served at Galleria Umberto. It is hard to say if this popularity is due more to the delicious food or the unbelievably low prices. The professionals and tourists waiting in line do not really care either way; they know that they are going to get a great meal, perhaps with a glass of wine or beer, for much less than $10. There isn't much in the way of atmosphere here; many people take their orders to go.
Famed to be one of the earliest Italian café establishments in Boston, Caffe Vittoria has been serving espresso and gelati to the Italian community of the North End since 1929. The cafe features old-world décor, where coffee enthusiasts can appreciate vintage brewing machines, shiny bakery cases, and parlor tables. On weekends, a lively post-dinner crowd keeps the place humming until late at night. While they are known to serve excellent hot chocolate and espresso, other enticing options include traditional tiramisu, cannoli, biscotti, and more.