Regina Pizzeria Although Regina locations have spread beyond the confines of the North End, the original restaurant is a Boston landmark that has churned out unbeatable brick oven pizza since 192

Craving an Italian confection? You'll find no shortage of sweets in Boston's historic North End, where family-run bakeries have been serving up authentic pastries for generations.

The North End may be synonymous with Italian food, but don’t expect to find any traditional red-sauce dishes at the neighborhood’s newest addition, Ward 8. Owner Nick Frattaroli—whose family owns North End restaurants Ducali, Lucia and Filippo—envisioned an American brasserie with a menu full of comfort food and a roomy bar serving classic cocktails.

Boston’s North End has changed significantly since Michele Topor moved there in the 1970s. Before the Big Dig, it was a much quieter neighborhood, nowhere near as populated as it is today.