Via Cannuccia

This place is a *G*E*M*. Though probably no longer a hidden one given all of their recent well-earned accolades!The pastry bar on the weekends is where it's at. You have to get there early - the savory pastries run out first and quickly. The mushroom danish is top notch, and the croissants are so buttery and flaky. The maritozzo is also their specialty, a brioche bun filled with a light whipped cream. It's like a beignet in that there is no graceful way to eat it - the whipped cream and powdered sugar will get everywhere!The brunch menu is excellent! The frittata boscaiola is huge and packed with mushrooms, it also comes with a fresh salad and very crispy roasted potatoes - no limp home fries here. The uova al pomodoro is basically shakshuka, it is delicious and my only wish is that it came with more bread to soak up all of that savory goodness. The banana bread french toast is the perfect way to round out your brunch meal with some sweetness. Dinner menu = also excellent. It's all excellent. The suppli is like arancini, crispy on the outside and ooey gooey on the inside. I got this saffron risotto that had a perfect spread.The waitstaff are always so warm and friendly, and the service is attentive. I feel so lucky that I live within walking distance of this place, but street parking isn't an impossible task if I feel like driving over. I can't wait to go soon and sit in their new outdoor patio!

we had dinner here last night. I ordered the short ribs, and my husband had the double thick pork chop. outstanding !both meals were well presented! huge! and delicious ! the owners we walking about, welcoming all the customers, and making sure all was running smooth. They were in the process of building a gazebo out front for outdoor dining. it's a small space, I suggest making reservations.

5 STARS! VIA CANNUCCIA IS ONE OF THE BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANTS IN BOSTON! The Food here is Phenomenal! If you live in Boston or just visiting the city, this is one of the restaurants that has to be on your bucket list.The New York Times just voted this One of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston for 2024. THAT's a Big Deal! It beat out every Italian restaurant in Boston's famous Little Italy - The North End. That section of the city is loaded with tons of Delicious Italian restaurants. This place beat them all. Yes, it's that Good! The kicker is that it's not even in Boston; it's in Dorchester. They are open for Dinner every night closed on Tuesdays & open for Weekend Brunch. Due to overwhelming demand they are now open for Breakfast & Lunch too. So now they can cater to many different people's wallets. You can even get a pastry or croissant & coffee to go. That's great! Via Cannuccia is located in a very unassuming place. It's next to a 3 decker house, a hair salon, clothing store & drug store in a strip mall. You would walk by this place & wouldn't even give it a second look. I love places like this - a Hidden Gem. I visited on the weekend & had the Brunch. I was talking to Tsedenia the owner's wife & told her i'm very fussy about my red sauce so they gave me a sample of the red sauce to taste. It was Great. I was debating between several items so I asked Tsedenia. She recommended that I order the CROSTATA ROMANA So that's what I got. Excellent Recommendation. I would definitely get the same thing again! THE CROSTATA ROMANA CARBONARA IS A SAVORY TART WITH PANCETTA, ONIONS, EGGS, PARMIGIANO, CACAOTEA CHEESE SERVED WITH MIXED GREENS & ROASTED POTATOES. The Tart was warm & savory & the blending of the eggs & onions & cheese were so DELICIOUS & Comforting. The mixed greens popped with flavor. You could taste each & every ingredient & was perfectly balanced. The roasted potatoes tasted like someone's Italian Grandma made them. The cappuccino was also Great! I said so many times you go to Italian restaurants & you're disappointed she goes, I know. I told her this food is DELICIOUS! I said it doesn't taste like a restaurant. This tastes like homemade cooking from someone's Italian grandmother from Italy made this. She said she'll tell her husband Stefano the chef & owner the compliment. Stephano is from Anzio, a small coastal seaside Italian city outside of Rome. The name of the restaurant Via Cannuccia is named after the street that Stephano grew up on. VIA CANNUCCIA HAS DELICIOUSSSSS AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD JUST OUTSIDE OF BOSTON. IT'S NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER & WEEKEND BRUNCH & FOR ALL DIFFERENT BUDGETS! FANTASTIC! It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

I've been back for dinner twice now and I almost don't want to tell people how amazing this place is! It truly felt like being in Italy with the quality and flavor of the pastas, risotto, pizza, fresh breads, and desserts. The owner is incredible- so friendly and accommodating to allergies!! The menu changes every couple of months, which could be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it.

Great little spot in Dorchester for authentic Italian. For brunch, the mushroom and potato/onion frittatas were delicious - they were huge and came with salad and roasted potatoes. The uova al pomodoro is like an Italian shakshuka and the sauce was great. We tried the brioche cream tart pastry with fresh raspberries and it was amazing! Will definitely try a croissant or other baked good next time (they're made fresh in house everyday). Prices are very reasonable and service was great. It's not too big inside but the bar that showcases the pastries at brunch turns into more seating for dinner. Will have to come back for pasta and pizza!

Took me 2 hrs to get there due to traffic. After calling the restaurant to cancel they were able to reschedule our reservation for an hour later (bonus points).First time here and walking in I could see it was a special quaint restaurant. Felt like a small restaurant in Tuscany,Opted to get the 3 bean soup special....best soup I've had in a very long time. Flavors, textures and visual appeal all in harmony. Freshly baked bread, baked on the premises, was fresh warm and tasty. Salad looked liked a work of modern art and tasted even better. Pizza had a crunchy crust with flavorful toppings. Looking forward to going back and working my way through the menu. Oh yeah, fresh pasties to go!!!!!

Hidden gem alert! Who knew amazing pastries could be found in an unassuming Italian restaurant in a random part of Dorchester. Via Cannuccia offers a wide variety of fresh baked goods that are worth the trip.We got the Brioche cream tart, Baklava morning roll, Danish with berries, and a loaf of Sourdough bread. They were all delicious and on-par with other great pastry spots like Tatte. If you are only coming for pastries, the experience is a bit hard to navigate as you are standing in line very close to tables of people eating brunch. There is no cafe style seating where you can quietly enjoy a coffee and pastry at your leisure. Instead it is set up for restaurant dining and ordering full meals. We took our pastries to go.Parking is limited to spots on the street. It wasn't too busy for a Saturday morning around 11 am which made it quick for us to grab pastries. There was a small line forming for tables so you may want to grab a reservation if you are planning to have brunch.

This little place was amazing! Friendly staff, friendly owner. Food was great and the pastries..... OMG!!! It's a must try in Boston.

My real review is more of a 4.5We had an amazing time at Via Cannuccia, there were just some kinks that need to be worked out, like any new restaurant does. I am from Italy myself, and I loved seeing that the owner is from near Rome. I love Roman food so I love the concept of authentic Roman food. The suppli was delicious, the fusilloni decadent yet light. One of the waiters is also Italian and I appreciated his kindness and him asking about what we thought about the food. You can tell they really care and want to make everyone's experience as outstanding as possible. I would say the pizza was a tad too crispy (not a real criticism for some I suppose, I just prefer the slightly more undercooked version we find in pizza al taglio in Rome), and the tiramisu was a bit thick for my liking. That being said, this Dorchester spot will become one of our go-tos and I alreasy can't wait to go back

Top 20 in Boston per NY Times. Lives up to the hype. Relax and enjoy a perfect Italian neighborhood experience in Dorchester. OMG pull over and swing by this place. Special thanks to Alana our guide for the prefect experience.