Why are there so many Italian restaurants in Boston?


Why are there so many Italian restaurants in Boston? It was not until the 1890s–with the arrival of thousands of immigrants from southern Italy–that restaurants serving Italian cuisine became more prevalent in Boston. By the 1920s, there were several hundred Italian-owned restaurants, making Italians the third largest group of immigrant restauranteurs in the city.


Where do celebrities eat in Boston?

Celebrity Spotting Restaurants
  • Palmers Restaurant & Tavern. Address: 18 Elm Street, Andover, MA 01810. ...
  • Orchid 7 Fusion Bar & Grill. Address: 565 High St, Dedham, MA 02026. ...
  • Alibi. ...
  • jetBlue Café ...
  • Riva Restaurant. ...
  • Sunset Tiki Bar & Grill. ...
  • Vintage Restaurant. ...
  • Antique Table Restaurant - Winthrop.


What area in the US is most like Italy?

Places in the US That Resemble Italy
  • Catalina Island, California. ...
  • Coral Gables, Florida. ...
  • Napa Valley, California. ...
  • North Cascades National Park, Washington.