Mamma Maria Restaurant Review:
This lovingly restored townhouse on a cobblestone street a few doors down from Paul Revere's abode offers an elegant setting for a night out. Enjoy being pampered by the professional waitstaff in one of five individually themed dining rooms throughout your well-paced meal. Fellow diners consist mainly of suburbanites and businesspeople engaged in subdued conversation, rather than the gawking...
Its "romantic" setting in a "quaint" 19th-century townhouse "off the beaten path" elevates this North End eatery to a higher level of "elegance", but the "amazing" "twists on classic Italian fare" are really "why you should go"; whether you're celebrating an occasion or just "treating yourself", the "polished, professional" staff helps justify the "expense-account" tabs.
Don't let the clichéd name fool you: Mamma Maria is far from a typical red-sauce joint, although some locals find the service lacking. From the handmade wild-mushroom ravioli to the authentic sauces and entrées to some of the best desserts in the North End, you can't go wrong here. The view, meanwhile, is lovely; gaze out onto cobblestone-lined North Square as you finish your pappardelle...
New England style meets new Italian cuisine in this lovingly restored townhouse on a genuine cobblestone street a few doors down from Paul Revere's abode. The elegant setting, composed of an intricate warren of individually themed dining…