Because Marathon Monday is Monday: Let’s Carbo-load
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!
224 Boston Street – 224 Boston Street
Our Fave: Penne Alla Vodka tomato sauce, garlic, chili flakes, pecorino romano
Blend – 1310 Dorchester Street
Our Fave: Mac & Cheese with smoked gouda, cheddar cheese, herbed breadcrumbs
McGonagle’s – 367 Neponset Ave.
Carb loading at McGonagle’s is a snap with $20 pasta and a pint every Thursday, because marathon weekend calls for proper fuel. Pick your pasta, grab your pint, and get ready to go the distance or just treat yourself.
Molinari’s Pizzeria – 789 Adams St
Our Faves: Chicken, Broccoli Wood Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Broccoli Florets, Penne Pasta, Lemon Alfredo Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Via Cannuccia – 1739 Dorchester Ave
Our Fave: Cacio e pepe made with thick spaghetti and pecorino and black pepper.
dbar – 1236 Dorchester Ave.
Our Fave: penne bolognese – with veal, beef & pancetta, parmesan creamy tomato sauce
Tavolo – 1918 Dorchester Avenue
Our Fave: Carbonara with house-made chitarra, pancetta, romano, egg, parsley
Venezia – 20 Ericsson St, Boston
Our Fave: Linguini alle Vongole with briny clams, white wine, hot pepper flakes and fresh parsley
Tuscan Kitchen – Seaport
Present your 2026 Marathon Big at Tuscan Kitchen Seaport for a Complimentary Signature Bolognese!
Where are your favorite spots for pasta?
Image via dbar on Instagram
Reagan is a Food & Drink Photographer, Social Media Content Creator and a sometimes-blogger based in Boston, MA. Self proclaimed foodie passionate about photography, travel and her Frenchie Flyp.
