What is the best neighborhood in Boston to open an Italian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the best neighborhood in Boston to open an Italian Restaurant is Winter Hill, ranked #1 at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address. 14 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

What is the average survivability for Italian Restaurant across Boston's ranked neighborhoods?

Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods in Boston, the average projected chance that an Italian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% at a typical address. Winter Hill, ranked #1, is at 80.5% at a typical address.

What are the worst neighborhoods for Italian Restaurant in Boston?

The most challenging neighborhoods in Boston for Italian Restaurant include Beacon Hill (ranked last, at 58.3% at a good address and 53.3% at a typical address), Back Bay, and Chinatown. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well.

Survivability Rankings for Italian Restaurant in Boston

Q: Where in Boston would an Italian Restaurant make the most money?

It depends on the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address. Check it in the live tool for each Boston address you are weighing.

Q: Can an Italian Restaurant succeed in lower-ranked neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood rankings are averages that mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Boston neighborhoods to open an Italian Restaurant, at a good address, from Winter Hill (84.0% survival) to Beacon Hill.

April 24, 2026•13 min read

By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address

#1 Neighborhood: Winter Hill: 84.0% at a good address, 80.5% at a typical address for Italian Restaurant

Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 14 of 52 ranked

Average across the 52 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 66.8% for Italian Restaurants

Most challenging area: Beacon Hill: 58.3% at a good address, 53.3% at a typical address

Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address

Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

Summary
10 Best Neighborhoods
Where Would an Italian Restaurant Make the Most Money?
What Should I Consider?
Where Should I Start?
FAQ: Best Neighborhoods
FAQ: Can an Italian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Areas?
FAQ: How Often Are Rankings Updated?
FAQ: Is an Italian Restaurant a Good Tenant?
Landlord Survivability Data
Best Neighborhoods for Any Business

Summary

Opening an Italian Restaurant in Boston? Our 2026 analysis identifies Winter Hill as the top location, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address. Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 61.0%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Beacon Hill, at 58.3% at a good address and 53.3% at a typical address. A low-ranking neighborhood can still contain high-potential storefronts: the address matters most.

What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Boston to Open an Italian Restaurant?

Winter Hill ranks #1 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods in and around Boston for Italian Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 84.0% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

Rank	Neighborhood	Metro	At a good address	Average (typical address)	Best Locations	Challenging Locations
1	Winter Hill	Boston	84.0%	80.5%	84.0%	61.0%
2	Davis Square	Boston	83.7%	79.1%	84.0%	62.0%
3	Ball Square	Boston	83.7%	77.8%	84.0%	58.8%
4	Central Hill	Boston	83.6%	81.0%	84.0%	67.8%
5	Magoun Square	Boston	83.6%	80.7%	83.6%	66.0%
6	Teele Square	Boston	83.6%	80.7%	83.6%	75.0%
7	Porter Square	Boston	83.6%	79.3%	84.0%	67.4%
8	North Cambridge	Boston	83.6%	77.1%	84.0%	49.4%
9	East Somerville	Boston	83.6%	76.3%	84.0%	58.8%
10	The Port	Boston	82.7%	66.9%	83.6%	48.0%

These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. For the most accurate predictions, always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

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Where in or Around Boston Would an Italian Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where an Italian Restaurant would make the most money in or around Boston comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Winter Hill is ranked #1 for Italian Restaurant survivability, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address; Beacon Hill is ranked last of the 52, at 58.3% at a good address and 53.3% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

Location is one of the few things about a new business you can measure before it opens. Opening an Italian Restaurant in Boston requires careful location choice. Across the 52 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Italian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 66.8% at a typical address. Different business types will have different forecasted spend than others, and all of those would have different projections for each location.

What Should I Consider When Opening an Italian Restaurant in or Around Boston?

When selecting a location for an Italian Restaurant in or around Boston, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: it is StreetSpring's estimate of the revenue a business can capture at that address. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. Our platform incorporates data from thousands of neighborhoods nationwide. A certain density of competitors signals strong demand and can benefit all businesses. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Static rankings provide a useful baseline, but the live tool captures changes that have occurred since publication.

Where in or Around Boston Should I Start an Italian Restaurant?

Based on our analysis, the leading neighborhoods are Winter Hill, Davis Square, and Ball Square, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and Chinatown. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Boston to Open an Italian Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for an Italian Restaurant in Boston is Winter Hill, at 84.0% at a good address and 80.5% at a typical address, followed by Davis Square and Ball Square. 14 of the 52 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

StreetSpring refreshes survivability data continuously: check the tool for the most current score at any address.

Can an Italian Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Boston?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.

How Often Are Italian Restaurant Rankings in Boston Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Boston.

Is an Italian Restaurant a Good Tenant for Boston Landlords?

In Winter Hill, the projected chance that a new Italian Restaurant lasts two or more years is 80.5% at a typical address and 84.0% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Italian Restaurant in Boston

For Italian Restaurant tenants in Boston's three top-ranked neighborhoods, the projected chance of lasting two or more years at a typical address is:

Winter Hill: 80.5%
Davis Square: 79.1%
Ball Square: 77.8%

Get a live Survivability Score for your specific storefront in the live tool.

StreetSpring scores the exact storefront address, not only the neighborhood around it.

What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Boston for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Boston to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Boston.

Business Survivability Rankings: Boston: See how Italian Restaurant compares to all other business types in Boston
Best Cities to Open an Italian Restaurant in the US: National city-level survivability rankings for Italian Restaurant
Business Survivability in Winter Hill, Boston: All business types ranked in the #1 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Davis Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #2 neighborhood
Business Survivability in Ball Square, Boston: All business types ranked in the #3 neighborhood

Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Boston are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.

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