Neptune earns extra points for dressing up lesser-known New England traditions. Feel strange visiting the Italian neighborhood without eating pasta? Visit Neptune on a Monday to sample our favorite special: the Lobster Spaghettini. The hot roll allows two of life’s greatest pleasures-lobster meat and butter-to elevate one another without distraction, while the cold roll’s judicious use of mayonnaise imparts just enough silky tang.
And for all the hype surrounding lobster rolls, we know that they’re all-too-often a soggy letdown. After years of eating fried clams dredged in heavy crusts, the version here is a revelation: thin-yet-crispy batter, pillowy-soft insides.
There’s something to be said for the impression Neptune makes on us locals, too. In other words, it’s perfect for tourists who hate tourist traps. It’s the place to sample requisite local essentials-raw oysters, lobster rolls, and fried clams-with a guarantee of freshness and an absence of kitsch. Among the hungry hordes, you’ll hear plenty of foreign languages this is a hot spot for out-of-towners, and for good reason. Once you get a seat, that is-Neptune’s so popular that there’s a wait no matter the time or day, evidenced by the constant crowd spilling onto the sidewalk. Cozying up on one of its benches or along its marbled bar is a treat imagine tucking into a lovely French bistro while catching a whiff of New England sea breeze. Set right in the middle of the historic North End, this tiny restaurant showcases Boston’s most iconic cuisine in a classy, intimate setting. Our beloved city has many personalities, but we’re especially proud of the one that Neptune Oyster embodies.
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