Prezza

Your pick for best Italian food in the city is situated smack in the North End. Shocking. But PREZZA isn’t your typical red-sauce-Italian joint on the main drag that is Hanover Street. The food at chef-owner Anthony Caturano’s Fleet Street gem is quintessentially Mediterranean: flavorful grilled steak, simply prepared swordfish, and, of course, handmade potato gnocchi that could go head-to-head with that of any Italian grandmother. This place has been lauded by many a critic, making the expectations as high as the menu prices. Sure, a night at Prezza costs a pretty penny, but it’s certainly a worthy splurge.

PREZZA | 24 Fleet Street, Boston | 617.227.1577 | prezza.com