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Caffè Paradiso

Cafe

Locals head to this traditional Italian coffeehouse for espresso, gelato, pastries & socializing. People often mention good, martini, espresso, pistachio, coffee, drinks, open, ordered, service, North,


Address

255 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113

Contact

(617) 742-1768

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (648 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 7 AM to 11 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 7 AM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) martini (13) espresso (8) pistachio (8) coffee (7) drinks (7) open (6) ordered (6) service (6) North (6)
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  • 5/5 David D. 1 year ago on Google
    Just what I needed. I was on a walking day trip and wanted a place to rest a bit for a bite and some coffee. Patient attentive staff. Calm open space with outside seating. I visited around 1130. Perfect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jaye Aster B. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here for cocktails with a few friends. We ordered the espresso martini, lemon drop martini, and pistachio martini. All were very good. Credit cards are accepted here. In the morning you’ll see older customers chatting in Italian over coffees.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt N. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic place for martinis and after dinner drinks. Friendly staff, delicious drinks, and authentic interior. My only knock is that the drinks are a bit on the expensive side.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MrHurch 2 years ago on Google
    Very much an authentic and classic Italian cafe. Stop in here if you want a quick pick me up. This is best suited for a coffee, drink, alcoholic beverage, or snack. This isn’t meant for full site down meals. To the weary tourist, this is the spot to sit and gather your thoughts. Mixed drinks were good, and the coffees were on point. Quick in and out. Great in mild weather with the doors open. Reasonable prices.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alexander S. 11 months ago on Google
    Delicious ice-cream, pastries were great! My latte wasn't good. The affogato were very good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Juma N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambiance for coffee, pastries, drinks with friends. Small space and tables packed in. You can smell the stranger next to you and hear their life story. Delicious Limocello, pistachio and espresso martini is popular here. Service was good. Had friendly server. You'll see old people young people. Typical north end population. Bathroom downstairs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Anne L. 1 year ago on Google
    During the week last week I was ignored by service staff. I moved to a more noticeable seat. The server moved the chair at my table to get an order from the table I had been at. I had to speak up to get service. I ordered food and a latte. The food was delivered without a spoon or napkin. My drink and food were very good. I never saw my server again. I left cash.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Elif �. 9 months ago on Google
    Pistachio martini was fun and had a little surprise in it— pistachio ice cream! Was a little disappointed with the espresso martini tho.

  • 5/5 Ashley A. 7 months ago on Google
    This is one of my husband and my's favorite stops when in the North End. On our second trip here (a month later), upon ordering, we were pleasantly surprised with "Oh, I remember you!". For the ,whole weekend, on our latest trip. We could walk in, be greeted with a smile, and our order already being known. As two who are not from Boston, we love a good day trip to escape Central, MA. Exclusively, the North End, it's so nice to feel at home in our happy place. The iced Lattes are a bonus! (Literally ,the best in North End, we tried a few before landing here) Thank you so much for making our "home away from home" that much more enjoyable! We hope to be back before the winter rolls in.

  • 4/5 Morgan Mitchell B. 6 months ago on Google
    Great little spot to walk in for a coffee, cannoli, or gelato in the north end. It's a bit dated and my latte was just so-so, but the cannolis are good and there wasn't a wait.

  • 5/5 Taylor S. 7 months ago on Google
    It tastes so good! But 15 dollars tiramisu is a bit expensive, anyway my mom likes it haha!

  • 5/5 Caroline T. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this place to get an espresso for my guy and a cafe macchiato for myself. Delicious coffee and they have pastries as well.

  • 3/5 Gordon F. 1 year ago on Google
    Drinks are good, cake is not very fresh since we went around 9. The sorbet tastes like homemade frozen berry mix blend lol

  • 5/5 C G. 1 year ago on Google
    The award winning pistachio martini was worth the hype. They put a scoop of homemade pistachio gelato for a garnish. Cannolis were fresh. This place is authentic and service was good. Happy New Year!

  • 2/5 Rai H. 1 year ago on Google
    😎how many times have I been here? 1 👩🏻summary: walked in because there was no waiting in line. They accept credit cards (minimum $10). ☕️drink: ordered one cappuccino and one pistachio martini. Cappuccino was ok. I did not like the martini at all. 💬service: average 💁🏻‍♀️would I revisit this place? Probably not - the drinks are not impressive.

  • 4/5 Bryan F. 1 year ago on Google
    More spacious than you would think located right in the heart of the North End. Great for an after dinner treat and coffee. Completely open entrance so it should or into the nightlife, great for drinking an espresso and people watching.

  • 5/5 Metion B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice bar for resting after saw the beautiful Boston North End

  • 1/5 Bill W. 1 year ago on Google
    Went inside and ordered two gelatos to go, then asked to get a cappuccino, which you order at the back counter. Two others in my party sat down at an open table, but the staff told them they couldn’t sit down because the gelatos were to go. So I said I wanted a cappuccino for here, so can we stay, and just add up everything on one tab, and they’re like, no, you ordered to go. So I apologized for changing my mind, but then offered to buy more dessert so we could stay, but I guess that’s not allowed once you order gelato? 🤷‍♂️ There were about a half dozen open tables, so I don’t think I was taking a table away from other potential customers. Long story short, go visit another nearby cafe that doesn’t have such rigid, inflexible rules and has a positive attitude to offer options to customers rather than insisting “you ordered to go, so you can’t sit down”

  • 5/5 Gary C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best mocha latte in Boston -- the most crema, the perfect sweet to bitter ratio, high quality chocolate, no swan or leaves art pattern but I won't hold that against them because the mocha is a bit of heaven in a cup. When the weather is mild and the front wall is open, this is a pleasant place to sip your fabulous mocha and watch the river of tourists go by, if you don't mind the cars and trucks of Hanover Street slowly rolling by as well.

  • 5/5 Amy Smith (Amy at Sun Realty O. 1 year ago on Google
    We set out to eat at Mike’s but the line was crazy and they had signs up saying they just took cash 🤷🏻‍♀️🤪So we popped in here. It was fast and friendly and the cannolis were AWESOME. I also had pistachio gelato and a pistachio martini. Super good. Thank you 🙏🏼

  • 5/5 Cynthia H. 2 years ago on Google
    Lemoncello and amaretto are delicious toped with a chip cannoli!!! Delicious cafe to just hang out and relax!!

  • 5/5 Enrique Cervantes L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cannoli and coffee. Amazing service and a nice outdoor space for when the weather allows.

  • 4/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Got an espresso martini and a watermelon martini as well as two small cannolis. Cannolis were good, watermelon martini was good, but the espresso was just ok. For me it was too much espresso and not enough vodka.

  • 5/5 Stuart C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is by far my favorite place in the North End. I visited with my family and we sat at the window table on a beautiful night. Our usual server was there and as always, she was perfect! A nice end to the evening. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Vishal V. 2 years ago on Google
    Good martinis. Tiramisu was AMAZING.

  • 5/5 Gina A. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious drinks, fast service and reasonable prices.For sure I will come back to this café.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
    • ✓️ Good for working on laptop
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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