Bricco
Italian restaurant · North End ·
Modern Italian fare, acclaimed espresso martinis, brick-oven pizza
Modern Italian fare, acclaimed espresso martinis, brick-oven pizza
"A Hanover Street North End icon where housemade pasta and fall-off-the-bone meats meet an Italian-centric wine list, plus Boston-style nods like a Sam Adams–braised pork shank over cacio e pepe risotto; the alleyway deli also offers cult-favorite carry-out sandwiches on house-baked bread, including chicken parm and prosciutto options." - Todd Plummer, Shannon McMahon
"Christmas celebrations in the North End? How jolly! Italian staple Bricco will be open on Christmas Day from 12 until 8 p.m. The menu will feature Bricco’s signature dishes including Italian classics, seafood entrees, top-quality steaks, and Italian desserts. Additionally, the restaurant will offer some surprise holiday specials, and don’t forget to end the meal with their famous espresso martini." - Tanya Edwards
"I enjoy Bricco’s Roman-style pizza al taglio inside the Bourse for its slice-by-slice, Roman-style approach to pizza." - Ernest Owens
"An Italian restaurant in the North End, ideal for a pre-marathon feast."
"Bricco’s espresso martini should be at the top of your bucket list. The team at this North End Italian restaurant has elevated the classic cocktail with amaretto and hazelnut liqueur, along with the requisite Absolut Vanilla, Kahlúa, and espresso blend. Bricco has served the drink more than a million times, and it was even voted the best espresso martini in town — for good reason. It’s perfectly creamy without being saccharine, save a hint of chocolatey sweetness from a rim dusted with cocoa and raw sugar. There’s no better dessert after a big plate of pasta in the North End." - Molly McDonough