Casarecce Ristorante

"The North End probably needed another Italian restaurant like it needed another pothole on its streets. Casarecce is good, though, so it doesn’t matter that it’s joining a saturated market. The restaurant’s name originates from a short, twisty pasta shape typical in Sicily. Casarecce’s pasta is all made in-house, and it’s reasonably priced. It’s a good addition to a neighborhood that didn’t need it but is better for having it." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Terrence Doyle

"Casarecce is a tiny, perfectly OK Italian spot on Hanover Street. It’s weirdly brightly lit like an art gallery, so make sure you look good if you’re coming here with a date. We recommend the namesake casarecce with slow-roasted lamb ragu." - Dan Secatore

"Casarecce Ristorante is a new Italian restaurant that opened last week at 285 Hanover St. It serves house-made pasta with a focus on lesser-known shapes like casarecce, along with dishes like pappardelle bolognese, bucatini vongole, and casarecce with lamb ragu. The menu also includes appetizers such as calamari, meatballs, and bruschetta. The restaurant has a beer, wine, and cordials license. Casarecce is located in the former Pinkberry space and is a sibling to Pellino’s Ristorante." - Terrence Doyle