Caffè Paradiso
255 Hanover St, Boston, MA
Crema's Take
“Tucked into Boston's North End, this European-style café trades the rush of modern coffee culture for unhurried afternoons and genuinely creative drinks—their pistachio martini with gelato is a signature you won't find elsewhere. The vibe is quintessentially old-school Italian: attentive but never pushy service, homemade cannolis and gelato that stand on their own, and a counter-pay system that keeps things casual and welcoming for families and couples alike. It's the kind of place where lingering over a drink feels like the whole point.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Delicious pistachio martinis with a scrumptious scoop of gelato. The martinis are something special you won’t find anywhere else in the north end, the cannolis and gelato are good on their own and I highly recommend.
My wife and I stopped by for some Gelato after we ate dinner. We arrived at 5:30 and had no trouble being seated. Gelato was great. I had lemon and salted caramel and she had salted caramel and cookies & cream.
A little oasis in the heart of the North End. Such a classic “European style” cafe. The service is attentive yet relaxed. They’ll never bring a check but rather you’ll pay at the counter before you leave. They have a great espresso and coffee menu, but they also offer beer,…
Great little nightcap spot in Boston’s North End. Cozy, old-school Italian feel with friendly service that happily welcomes families. The pistachio martini is the clear standout — rich, creamy, and finished with a scoop of pistachio gelato that makes it part dessert, part…
Came in from out of town, just walking around and decided to stop in for a drink. Drinks were fabulous however, the owner (lady) was RUDE! From the very moment we walked in, she continued to be rude, talked down to us, rolled her eyes, etc.. The Wait staff were excellent and…
Crema Reviews
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