Great Places to Eat at the Faneuil Hall Food Court in Boston

Faneuil Hall's food court, also known as the Colonnade, is in the heart of Quincy Market and is a food lover's dream. With over 35 counters to approach for a wide variety of amazing eating, Faneuil Hall's food court can also be a little overwhelming for the first time visitor and even for the repeat customer. Here's a quick run down of some of my favorite eateries in the beautiful and historic Faneuil Hall food court.

For those unfamiliar, Quincy Market is a great, historic open air market located in Boston, Massachusetts. Surrounded by boutiques and chain stores, souvenier carts and shops, and located along the historic Freedom Trail, it's a tourist "must see" and a place locals and suburbanite visitors also love. At the heart of the market is historic Faneuil Hall, a place where revolutionary leaders, abolitionists and other movers and shakers have held court for over two centuries. Within this building is another kind of court, the one that serves food. And it's a definite stop for any hungry Bostonian or out of towner.

Pizzeria Regina is probably first on a lot of lists. This pizza company is a Boston staple and pizza on the go is always a family favorite. I know people who pass by all the other restaurants at Faneuil Hall and go right for this thin crust original every time. It's usually busy, but it's also usually worth it. Other Italian offerings in the Colonnade include La Pastaria,Piccolo Panini, Al Mercantino, and North End Bakery. You might also want to note the actual North End is right near by if you're looking for beyond great sit-down Italian food.

Sure, the best place - some may say the only place - to get a good steak and cheese sub (as we call them in Massachusetts) is Philadelphia. But I can personally vouch for the steak and cheese available at the Faneuil Hall Philadelphia Steak and Hoagie. It's big, greasy, and everything a cheese steak not actually made in Phillie can hope to be. Another popular sandwich shop in the Faneuil Hall food market include the Brown Derby Deli.