While you're here, make sure you try the city's most famous local dishes. Boston baked beans. The dish that inspired Boston's nickname. ... Cannoli. Hollow pastry tubed delights. ... See also. Boston Public Garden. ... Boston cream pie. A signature Boston dessert from the 19th century. ... Clam chowder. ... Frappes. ... Lobster rolls. ... Roast beef sandwich. More items...