Gennaro’s is located on the Freedom trail in the historic North End of Boston. Marisa Iocco, Boston’s only Italian-born female chef, salutes Italian-American food at Gennaro’s with a menu she calls MangiAmerica ( “Eat, America” ). MangiAmerica celebrates the dishes that are the mainstays of the Italian-American table. Marisa pays homage to the soulful hominess and evocative flavors of Italian-American cooking. Sunday gravy is simmered for hours and ladled over house-made fresh rigatoni. The mozzarella is produced locally. The fish is hand selected daily from the fishmonger. The menu honors an experience with food that is simple, satisfying and pieno d’amore ( “full of love” ). Other menu favorites include lobster ravioli, cioppino, and veal, chicken, and eggplant parmigiana. Casual dress, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Beer, wine & full liquor license. Vegan offerings. Private dining rooms. reservations recommended. $$