Mamma Maria

Mamma Maria is a refined Italian restaurant at 3 North Square in Boston's North End, in Massachusetts, United States. It occupies a restored brick townhouse on the small square beside the Paul Revere House, and its multi-floor dining rooms with period details give it a quieter, more formal character than the casual trattorias along Hanover Street. The cuisine is modern Italian with a focus on handmade pasta, veal, seafood and seasonal ingredients, presented as a fine-dining experience with tasting-style and a la carte options. Pastas are made in house, and veal dishes are among the menu's classics. The wine list leans Italian and is a feature of the restaurant, and the service style is attentive and unhurried. The atmosphere is romantic and relatively quiet, with candlelit tables, and the restaurant is a common choice for anniversaries and special occasions. Dress is smart casual to dressy. Prices are at the top of the North End range, with dinner commonly running well above the neighbourhood's casual spots. Reservations are recommended, particularly for weekends and on days when events fill the neighbourhood, and booking several days to a few weeks ahead is sensible for prime times. Dinner is the main service. North Square is a short stroll from Old North Church and the waterfront, so the restaurant suits an evening after sightseeing. Visitors who prefer a quieter meal than the busy Hanover Street strip often favour this address.