Locale

Quick and easy service. It's located right in north end in Boston. Parking is tough but it's also Boston so you will find that everywhere. The inside was small. The restaurant has its own pizza oven. I ordered the garlic bread and pepperoni pizza. The pizza was thin and chewy.

If you go expecting the same ol' same ol' North End Italian, don't bother! But if you're looking to have your socks blown off, you must try Locale. The re-vamped upscale, homemade Italian is phenomenal. You can tell they took time curating a beautiful menu to go along with the renovations. From start to finish everything was fantastic. Hats off to the chef

Great pizza spot with cozy vibe and friendly service.Made a reservation and were seated without problem. Flavors were nice and balanced; pizza was thin (just the way I like it) with refined seasoning They also have wine and cocktail options.Such a treat to have dinner here on a snowy day in Boston!

We came on a super busy Saturday evening and got seated right away. Tables are tiny as the inside of this restaurant is quite small but we got it to work. Food was seriously incredible. The crostini was by far my favorite dish and the homemade meatballs on our pizza were the best I have ever eaten! Super cute inside and just an overall awesome place to get some pizza! I am glad we ran into this place on our last evening in Boston. Not sure if they take reservations but the service was quick so they rotate the tables at a decent pace.

On a cold and rainy Sunday, the Red Sox game we were at got rained out in the 7th inning. We were craving some hot pizza and decided to trek all the way to the North End to get it. It took us one hour to get there, but we made it!It was late in the afternoon, so not quite dinner yet. There were only 3 other tables occupied when we walked in, so we were seated right away. I love that Locale is tucked away in the back of Hanover, so it's way less busy than the front part by Mike's. Our server came over right away and took our order since we were starving. We ordered the caesar salad, the cacio e pepe pizza, and the meatball pizza. Holy cow, it was amazing! To start, my husband and I both agreed that the salad was probably the best caesar we've ever had. The romaine was so fresh and crunchy, and the dressing wasn't too heavy. We ate the whole thing. My cacio e pepe pizza was phenomenal. I loved the freshly cracked pepper on top and all the cheese. I thought I'd have a slice or 2 left to take back to our hotel room....but I was wrong since I ate it all lol. My husband loved his meatball pizza too.Service was fast and friendly, but since it was mostly empty they just left us to hang out and take our time which we appreciated. We agreed we will 100% be coming back the next time we're in Boston!

Stopped at Locale for lunch in the north end. The restaurant is on the smaller side but has a nice open feel as the kitchen is viewable from the the dining area. The menu is mostly pizza, appetizers and salads and they do offer a small cocktail, wine and beer menu. We got a Margherita and pepperoni pizza and both were very good. You can tell these use the freshest ingredients and the crust had a nice crisp. If you're looking for pizza in the north end I would definitely recommend!

Locale is one of the more casual spots in the North End. They do offer sandwiches during some lunch hours and have a few appetizers and salads on the menu, but they really specialize in pizza, so I would recommend trying a different spot in the area if you're looking for a wider range of options. I went to Locale on a Sunday evening and it was pretty busy, so if you're hoping to come at a popular time, I would definitely make a reservation.In terms of the pizza, we ordered the Piccante, which was essentially pepperoni, and the Margherita. I enjoyed the Piccante, which was a bit oily, but had a nice flavor to it. The Margherita wasn't anything particularly special, but I still liked the flavor of the sauce and the texture of the crust. The pizzas were a good size for an individual, but if you're not too hungry, you could probably share. For pizza in Boston, this is a solid option.

We came here over a weekend to see the Celts play. We wanted a casual night in the north end. The pizza here is great. We ordered a Caesar salad to share and a couple pizzas. The service was very good, plenty of napkins and check-ins for refills on drinks. The pizza had great crust and delicious sauce. The meatball and ricotta were very fresh and not heavy at all. Just like many places on Hanover, the seating is tight. Make a reservation if you can; but because the service is good, the wait shouldn't be too long.

Accidentally stumbled on Locale on a busy Friday, which happened to be their grand re-opening night. Not sure what the ambiance was before, but in its new iteration, the place is modern yet comfy, with an open kitchen and dining space in one half, and a bar in the other. The two of us were seated immediately even without a reservation, and were quickly brought the two delicious, light Palomas we'd ordered. Had the whipped mozzarella and poblano appetizer, a classic Margherita pizza, and the duck ragu. All of it was superb...only wish there'd been more of it to eat! Service was awesome. The proprietor was clearly enjoying herself at the re-opening, welcoming everyone, circulating, saying hi to old friends coming in to celebrate. A very genuine, warm, local North End vibe. Unfortunately, we saw several parties come in expecting a straight pizza menu and leave after five minutes of looking over the new, improved offerings. I guess if you're looking only for a wide variety of pizza, this isn't the place for you anymore, but if you want scrumptious, carefully prepared food in a vibrant atmosphere, then it is! We'll be back...

This is exactly what an Italian wants to eat in restaurants. Everything was outstanding. Great variety of apps, unique delicious homemade pasta dishes and an amazing wine list. FINALMENTE!!!!