When it comes to Italian food in Boston, the conversation usually starts and ends with the North End. Tourists and residents alike brave winding lines for well-known Hanover Street spots like Giacomo's and Panza, followed by a cannoli from Mike's or Modern Pastry if there's still room after a heaping plate of fettuccine.

At the same time, newcomers to the Italian eatery fray have popped up in ascendant neighborhoods like the South End and South Boston. So which ones are the most popular?

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