Panza is located right on Hanover Street, across the street from Giacomo's, and I have heard rumors that they are owned by the same person. Either way, I had a similar feeling as I do in Giacomo's- that I was entering a room of comfort, a room where the true Italian spirit of "mangia!" lives on.
I had an incredibly difficult time deciding what to have for my meal, finally settling on their Beef and Veal Tortelloni, served with a veal stock reduction, wilted spinach and exotic mushrooms. The tortelloni were soft pillows folded over and filled with a
Panza delivered on a realistic Italian dinner. The staff was casual and helpful, the food hearty and filling, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Space is limited in the small restaurant, it can be a rather "intimate" experience, and the do not have the ability to seat you or let you wait for your full party to arrive inside the tight room, but they are willing to offer suggestions for cute places to browse when needed.
As a whole, the restaurant feels like a good standby for a good Italian dinner, and one that I hope to add to the rotation of casual dinners in the North End.

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