Caffe Paradiso

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, wine, and cocktails. They’ve got some fantastic Italian amaros and I’ve heard good things about all their different martinis. I like to come here after eating a big Italian meal nearby and getting a coffee and a pastry and reading a book for a bit.

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 cocktail. The gelato itself leans more American-style than traditional Italian, but still tasty and fun. Nice spot overall — likely worth a 4.3-4.5, but it gets the round-down on the scorecard. Perfect place to unwind after dinner nearby — relaxed, low-key, and very North End.

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 verified that the rude lady was in fact the owner. I cannot believe she is a restaurant business owner. Customer service is far from her strong suit! Treated like garbage and angry about the experience even though the drinks were good.