Via Cannuccia - Review - Dorchester - Boston - The Infatuation

"It’s hard to pinpoint what exactly makes a place a neighborhood staple. Usually it’s an alchemy involving a combination of food, vibes, and time. In Via Cannuccia’s case, the vibes and the food make up for the fact that it’s only been around since 2023. And while it’s decidedly a neighborhood spot people walk to when they’ve got a need for calamari and housemade pasta, it’s also worth a small pilgrimage for dishes like the supli cacio e pepe. The menu features a lot of seafood, so expect dishes like aglio olio peperoncino with fresh hunks of tuna, but also look at the specials board, which switches out seasonal dishes almost daily. The gnocchetti are a must, as is a pizza or two for the table, preferably the sausage pie or the Quattro Formaggi. If you’re around in the morning, they serve croissants, danishes, and a frequently-changing roster of pastries four days a week, from 8am - 1pm. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre photo credit: Linda Campos photo credit: Joe St. Pierre Pause Unmute Food Rundown Supli Cacio e Pepe A traditional Italian street food, these risotto balls have a crunchy exterior that gives way to a soft, cheesy, peppery inside. Served with a creamy Romano sauce for really doubling down on the cheese. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre Mortadella e Burrata Pizza White pie gang, this is your moment. Via Cannuccia always has several white pizzas on the menu, and the mortadella is our favorite. Burrata may be a little played out, but not when it’s paired with smoky, rich slices of pork and green pistachios. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre Gnocchetti The menu here switches up a lot, but if this traditional Sardinian pasta is on the menu, it’s a must. The most recent version we inhaled was covered with rich sausage and a bright broccoli crema. photo credit: Joe St. Pierre" - Tanya Edwards