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BEST Italian Restaurant Right Here in Boston? Experience Umbria, A Taste of Italy In The North End

Author Melissa
Umbria store front in Boston's North End. The stone was imported from southern Italy.

There’s a new Italian restaurant in the North End of Boston and it’s absolutely STUNNING.  Umbria is located at 250 Hanover Street in Boston and is the brainchild of Frank Depasquale.  Umbria is a taste of Italy right in the North End. We went to the soft opening friends and family opening night on Tuesday and got a tour from the wonderful Matthew. The detail that went into building this state of the art restaurant is just astounding. Stone was imported straight from southern Italy. There is also original woodwork that is over 400 years old. A retractable roof allows you to sit on the patio when it’s 20 degrees out OR when it’s 100 degrees as it is equipped with both AC and heat. The way Umbria was described to us was “fine dining that has a soul.  It feels like home in Italy.”

Now, onto the food. We were able to sample much of what was on the menu including the amazing filet mignon which was cooked to perfection from Executive Chef Nello. My friends got the swordfish which was perfectly tender and flavorful. The lobster dumpling appetizers were absolutely perfect. We also tried the cesar salad which had a delicious soft bread crouton. The shrimp cocktail were HUGE and the cocktail sauce had a yummy kick to it. It was very unique tasting. Tuna tartare was delicious as well.  Not to mention, the desserts were UNBELIEVABLE. We ordered one of everything. From chocolate cake, to “burnt cheesecake,” to skillet chocolate chip cookie. We really didn’t have a bad dish.

Oh and the DRINKS! They have everything from espresso martinis to a delicious hot and dirty martini to an “inferno margarita.”

Umbria will be open to the public starting Thursday 7/20. Reservations are encouraged. Dress code is casual and hours are daily 4pm until 1am

 

 

Lobster dumplings at Umbria Boston

Lobster dumplings at Umbria Boston

CAPPUCCINO CRÈME BRULE at Umbria.

CAPPUCCINO CRÈME BRULE at Umbria. DECLICIOUS and smooth. Price tag on this $15

Filet Mignon at Umbria Boston

The filet mignon was a melt in your mouth experience. It was cooked perfectly. Price on this $52.

Umbria store front North End Boston

Umbria store front in Boston’s North End. The stone was imported from southern Italy.

A 29 year radio veteran, Melissa has made notable media appearances including serving as a judge and correspondent on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Community Auditions, Phantom Gourmet, Chronicle and many more. Additionally, Melissa won a Gracie Award in 2019 for her work as Co-Host of The GetUp Crew with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Leroy. She volunteered coaching cheerleading for 20 years. Melissa is a social influencer who creates videos promoting area businesses, movies, concerts and other lifestyle events.

Massachusetts Italian Restaurant Named One of the Very Best in the Country!

The other day my daughter and I were talking about what our last meals would be if we could choose. (I know, a real positive father/daughter convo, huh?) We both decided that some good Italian is on our short lists. My love for Italian food is one of the reasons I never considered moving to or near Boston’s North End. I love chicken parmesan too much. I fear what I’d look like after living there for six months of tiramisu for breakfast (because I would!).

Now that you know my blood type is marinara, you can imagine how excited I was when I came across Tasting Table’s 2023 list of the 20 Best Italian Restaurants in the U.S. I was even more excited when I got that jolt of hometown pride when I saw that one of the 20 best in the country was right here in the good ol’ Bay State.

There are currently over 60,000 Italian restaurants in the US, so being one of the Top 20 is a humongous accomplishment! And can we stop and drop our jaws in awe of that number? Over 60,000 Italian restaurants in America? That’s over 1,200 per state!! Holy connoli!!

So grab your fork and your pasta twirler spoon and let’s get to it – I’ll give you some Massachusetts honorable mentions, these are some Italian restaurants you should definitely check out if you haven’t already. We’ll finish up with our Italian Restaurant Golden Child of Massachusetts (and I’ll see you there this weekend – we’ll be the ones there at 4pm to beat the rush, it’s how we roll).

  • Zucca Italian Restaurant

    Where: Reading, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: chicken parm all day

  • Carmelina's

    Where: North End of Boston, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: Ahi Tuna Arrabbiata

  • Via Cannuccia

    Where: Boston, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: the Bolognese

  • Molinari's

    Where: Dorchester, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: the pizzas are awesome!

  • Prima

    Where: Charlestown, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: the Spicy Picci.

  • Isabella's

    Where: North End of Boston, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: Gnocci

  • Gennaro's Eatery

    Where: Quincy, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: the atmosphere – take it in!!

  • Pastaio Via Corta

    Where: Gloucester, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: fresh pasta

  • Ristorante Molise

    Where: Amesbury, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: veal saltimbocca

  • Giacomo's - Winner of Best Italian in Mass!

    Where: North End of Boston, MA
    Standout Dish Not to Be Missed: lobster, clams, and mussels over linguine

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