North End · Boston

Pasta made by hand, shared by the table.

Three generations of the Moretti family cooking the recipes of Emilia-Romagna — slow ragù, fresh tagliatelle and wood-fired pizza, served every evening under the old brick arches.

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38years of family recipes
4.9★from 1,200+ guests
Plated Italian dishes on a set restaurant table Slices of wood-fired pizza
1987since
Our Story

A little corner of Bologna on Hanover Street.

When Nonna Lucia opened Bella Tavola with eight tables and one copper pot, the idea was simple: cook the way we cook at home, and make every guest feel like family by dessert.

Today her grandson Marco leads the kitchen. The pasta is still rolled every morning, the tomatoes still come from the same farm in Concord, and Sunday lunch is still the loudest meal of the week.

— Marco Moretti, Chef
Handmade dailyFresh pasta rolled each morning
Wood-firedNeapolitan oven at 900°F
Italian cellar140 labels, 18 by the glass
Fresh wood-fired pizza
Pizza Napoletana
Bowls of seasonal dishes from above
From the market
Colorful fresh salad bowl
Insalate di stagione
"The kind of place where the chef comes out to ask if you want more bread — and you always do."
Boston Food Weekly
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What our guests say

★★★★★

"Best tagliatelle I've had outside of Italy. We celebrated our anniversary here and they made us feel like royalty."

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Sarah LindqvistAnniversary dinner
★★★★★

"The ossobuco is worth the trip alone. Warm service, great wine list and a tiramisù I still think about."

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David RomanoRegular since 2015
★★★★★

"Booked the long table for 14 people. Family-style menu, zero stress, everyone left happy and very full."

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Emma CarterPrivate group
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Reserve your table

We hold tables for 15 minutes. For parties over 8, we'll get in touch to plan your menu.

Good to know

Frequently asked

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes — we keep the bar and six tables for walk-ins every night. On weekends we recommend booking a few days ahead.

Can you accommodate allergies and dietary needs?

Absolutely. We offer gluten-free pasta, vegan pizza and can adapt most dishes. Just let us know when booking.

Do you host private events?

Our "Long Table" room seats up to 28 guests for birthdays, rehearsal dinners and company nights, with set menus from $65 per person.

Is there parking nearby?

The Parcel 7 garage is a 3-minute walk away, and we validate up to 3 hours with dinner.