Because Marathon Monday is Coming Up, Let’s Carbo-Load in Charlestown
Whether you’re running the Boston Marathon or just cheering on the runners, you can carbo-load your way around the neighborhood! Here are our picks!
Prima
Prima has delicious Bucatini Amatriciana, made with heritage breed pork, crushed tomatoes, and pecorino.
Brewer’s Fork
Any of the pizzas from Brewer’s Fork – our favorite is the Sausage made with fennel sausage, pickled peppers, tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
Tradesman
Head over to Hood Park for Tradesman‘s delicious Pizza, or stop by during Brunch for a big stack of pancakes!!
Waverly
Waverly’s menu features Pappardelle con Burrata with sweet Italian sausage, pink vodka sauce, and broccoli rabe.
Dovetail
Try the Bigoli (fat spaghetti) “cacio e pepe”, parmesan, pecorino, fresh cracked black pepper, baby arugula at Dovetail!
Monument
Feast on the classic pepperoni pizza with fontina, house red sauce and hot honey drizzle at Monument.
Main Street Pasta + Wine
Try the housemade raviolis from Main Street Pasta and Wine!
*Bonus: Tuscan Kitchen
Present your 2026 Marathon Big at Tuscan Kitchen Seaport for a Complimentary Signature Bolognese!
Did we miss your favorite pizza/pasta spot in the neighborhood? Let us know in the comments below!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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