A nice little place reminiscent of the North End, where you can dress up a little and get together with family and friends for good food and coffee. Proprietors Tony and Donna Oliviero will make sure that everyone feels welcome, and the atmosphere is very warm and casual. The front seating section is very nice with the open kitchen. Lots of politicians and well known people in the Italian American community come to dine there. John, the daytime espresso guy, makes a killer foamy brew. The lounge is a great place for an after-dinner drink. On a nice evening, top it all off with a leisurely stroll to Piers Park on Marginal Street. The views of Boston from there are truly magical. TIP: Thursdays and Fridays feature live entertainment.

Ecco is an East Boston martini bar and bistro that serves well made cocktails and aims to take a creative spin on old bar food favorites. Lobster Mac n' Cheese, short rib shumai, and Thai crabmeat cakes cozy up to white peach bellinis and espresso martinis as patrons that reflect the neighborhoods diversity saddle up and enjoy them all.