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Mother Anna's
Four Generations of Fine Italian Cuisine! Boston’s historic North End is known for its many Italian restaurants. Over the last 80 years, many of these establishments have come and gone. None have stood the test of time quite like Mother Anna’s. Established in 1932, Mother Anna’s has passed through four generations of families. John Caparella, along with his three sons, have carried on the tradition that his grandmother started 79 years ago.
The last 20 years have brought on many changes in the North End. The number of restaurants have gone from the single digits, back in the early days, to close to a hundred. Also, the old Central Artery that had divided the North End for so many years, has since disappeared.
Mother Anna’s has now become the gateway to the North End. On a beautiful summer night, a table on the now famous patio gives customers a view of the Boston skyline that can only be experienced at Mother Anna’s. Mother Anna’s should not be missed!
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The last 20 years have brought on many changes in the North End. The number of restaurants have gone from the single digits, back in the early days, to close to a hundred. Also, the old Central Artery that had divided the North End for so many years, has since disappeared.
Mother Anna’s has now become the gateway to the North End. On a beautiful summer night, a table on the now famous patio gives customers a view of the Boston skyline that can only be experienced at Mother Anna’s. Mother Anna’s should not be missed!
28 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 28 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(17)
- good for groups(7)
- fit for foodies(6)
- great for outdoor dining(6)
- kid-friendly(5)
- special occasion(3)
Mother Anna's Reviews List
Review 1 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Greasy Italian Food!!
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wow they must have put a cup of oil in each pasta dish! Went there for the gluten free pasta, but it was horrible.
They use corn pasta which is awful. Not sure why when you can get delicious rice pasta that even non-GF people like!
The tomato sauce tasted raw like it was a can of crushed tomatoes not even cooked! Wait staff was nice. Would never return here, also way overpriced!"
They use corn pasta which is awful. Not sure why when you can get delicious rice pasta that even non-GF people like!
The tomato sauce tasted raw like it was a can of crushed tomatoes not even cooked! Wait staff was nice. Would never return here, also way overpriced!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
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Review 2 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enough to Share, Great Staff
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were a group of 8 from different states in Boston for a research conference. Our waiter Ray was probably the best part of the evening. He got all the orders right, was very personable and attentive, and had a sense of humor. He accommodating our need to process multiple credit cards.
Each round of food was delivered to the entire table at the same time with an appropriate lapse in between. The food flavor was very good, the portions were large enough to easily share. I would have rated the food VERY GOOD overall, but I do not like dishes where the entree is swimming in sauce. This is a minor detraction--we took our leftovers and ate them the next day. I would absolutely return and will in June when we go to a Sox game."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great authentic Italian. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great authentic Italian. I highly recomnmend anything with their homemade sauce."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a great dinner. Appetizer
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a great dinner. Appetizer of mozzarella and red peppers marinated in oil came with crusty bread. Creamy Italian dressing atop house salad was delicious. Went with pasta and little necks -- arrived in generous portion with amazingly flavorful clams."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not Mother of the Year
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's old school North End but couldl use an update in decor. Server was friendly but we had to ask her to tell us the specials -- and it's not like she was too busy to do so. Food was fine-- for old school Italian but there are better options in the North End."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delizioso!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Exactly what we were looking for...authentic italian in the North End. Delizioso!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you want a reasonably priced
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you want a reasonably priced restaurant with good food in the North End, Mother Anna's is the place. We had a party of 9 for a birthday dinner and the check, including tip, was less than $300. The food arrived quickly, the service was attentive, and we were seated in a side room which had windows overlooking the street scenery. I highly recommend it."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I will be back. Service and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I will be back. Service and food were phenomenal."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
staff very welcoming and hospitable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"staff very welcoming and hospitable. big fan of the eggplant rollatini. wine list is tiny."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Mother Anna's
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent restaurant. I would
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent restaurant. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a place to eat in the North End."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mother Anna's
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate