Best pizza in Boston

76 people recommend, 16 warn against itvia r/boston, X

Most people who weigh in recommend the Regina chain, and many who name an outlet mean the North End original, which is the one on this map; the other branches are not covered here. Some say the other branches fall short of the original. Caveats: two people say a recent pie looked sparse on sauce and cheese, one says a first visit was excellent but later orders disappointed, one finds it overrated though still calls the North End outlet iconic, and some rate Ernesto's ahead.

North End

37 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston

Most people who weigh in recommend Ernesto's, and many who place it mean the North End shop on this map (one names an East Boston outlet). Three say the slices are very large and three describe it as a simple spot for a quick slice, though some say there is little room to sit. Some say it beats Regina's. Caveats: one finds the pizza good but not the giant-slice style they wanted and says the slices are usually weak, and two say it is underwhelming or not impressive.

North End

37 people recommend, 22 warn against itvia r/boston

More people recommend Santarpio's than warn against it, and many who name a location mean the East Boston one on this map. Several say it still holds up: one visits about once a year and is never disappointed, one has gone for decades and still finds it good, and some praise the sausage pie (one mentions jalapeno). Opinion against it is strong, though: many call it poor, ordinary or overrated, two say it was good decades ago but has lost its appeal, and a few say it coasts on its reputation.

East Boston

36 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/boston

Most people recommend Galleria Umberto, and many praise its square, Sicilian-style slices; some also say the arancini are worth ordering. Some note it takes only cash, and two say it can sell out or disappoint depending on the time of day. Three people are not convinced: one says it brings back cafeteria memories, one calls it merely fine, and one finds it very unimpressive.

North End

34 people recommend, 14 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts

Most people who weigh in recommend Pleasant Cafe in Roslindale, and many praise its pizza; several mention its old-school, no-frills feel, and one suggests asking for extra cheese and well done. Two say the crust is chewier and breadier than South Shore bar-style pizza. The split is real: several people find the pizza mediocre or worse, one says it has declined, and one calls it inconsistent.

Roslindale

30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston, r/massachusetts, r/Somerville

Most people who weigh in recommend Pinocchio's in Harvard Square, and many praise its Sicilian squares. One likes the honey-garlic chicken slices and one also likes the round pie. People disagree on how it stacks up against Joe's: one says Pinocchio's is much better and one ranks Joe's clearly ahead. One finds it good but heavy and greasy, one says it looks only okay, and one strongly dislikes it.

Harvard Square

25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston

Many people recommend Picco, a South End restaurant, and several call the pizza excellent or very good. Some also mention its ice cream. One calls it more Neapolitan in style, one says it was their top pick for years until another place overtook it, and one found a takeout cheese pizza unsatisfying.

South End

20 people recommendvia r/boston

Many people recommend Brewer's Fork in Charlestown, and several mention its beer list alongside the pizza. One calls it a top choice for Neapolitan-style pies, one praises the oysters, and one singles out a spicy clam pie. One suggests it is better than Regina's.

Charlestown

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston, r/Somerville

Overall, people recommend Avenue Kitchen + Bar, a Somerville restaurant, and many praise its Detroit-style pizza. Some say it beats other Detroit-style spots, two say the other dishes are good too, and one notes the pizza can be made with vegan cheese. Two rank Detroit Pizza Co. higher, and one was somewhat underwhelmed after a single visit.

Somerville

20 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston, r/CambridgeMA

Most people who weigh in recommend Area 4; several name the Cambridge location and some name Kendall. One says the pizza remains great, one says it impressed them a lot, and one praises its beer list along with the pizza. Caveats: one likes the dough and toppings but thinks the cooking falls short, another has mixed views, and one implies it is saltier than Picco's.

Cambridge

20 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/CambridgeMA, r/boston, r/Somerville

Many people recommend Si Cara in Central Square, Cambridge, and some describe its style as Neapolitan or close to it. Two praise the sourdough crust, and one of them calls it the best pizza they have had. One says the garlic bread is even better than the pizza. Caveats: two say the portions are small.

Cambridge

19 people recommendvia r/boston

People recommend Detroit Pizza Co., and many who name a location mean the Brighton shop on this map. Many praise the taste: one says it is the best Detroit-style pizza they have had, and another says it compares well with the top Detroit-style pizza in Michigan. One names the Supreme as their pick, and one finds it rich enough to be an occasional treat.

Brighton

18 people recommendvia r/boston

Many people recommend Pino's in Cleveland Circle. Some single out its Sicilian, one compares its slices to New York pizza shops, and another says a Long Islander finds it the nearest match to that style. Some call it their favorite pizza or slice spot. One calls it underrated.

Cleveland Circle

17 people recommendvia r/boston, r/CambridgeMA

Many people recommend Pizza Project, and some place it at the Speedway in Brighton, where some say it sits beside Notch. Some single out the hot honey pepperoni pie, and one of them calls it the best pizza they have eaten; one calls the white pie with preserved lemon and basil incredible. The same diner who praises the hot honey pie finds the plain cheese inconsistent, and one says sharing a whole pie outside with beer is a standout.

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston

Most diners recommend La Befana in Allston, and some call it the best or top pizza in Boston. One likes its crisp crust and flavorful toppings, and one says a slice is a large portion. Caveats: one dislikes the pizza, one calls it okay, one says quality slipped after a sale but it is still solid, and some call it solid but not the best.

Allston

16 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston

People recommend Night Shift's Lovejoy Wharf brewery for its Detroit-style pizza, and many praise it. One says the dough is lighter and less dense than at a Detroit-style rival, and one slightly prefers it to another Detroit-style option. One is unsure it counts as the most genuine Detroit-style pie but calls it very good. One finds it not their favorite though it does the job, and one does not think the pizza is good.

Lovejoy Wharf

16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/boston, r/Somerville, r/CambridgeMA

Many people recommend Joe's in Harvard Square, mostly for a New York-style slice, and one calls it the best in the area; one adds that it is dependable for slices or whole pies at most hours. Views are mixed: one calls it adequate and weaker than New York pizza though the best they have had locally, one says a fresh hot slice is the best nearby but takeout is poor, one found it flavorless and not worth a trip, and one is not a fan but would still grab a slice after drinking.

Harvard Square

15 people recommendvia r/boston

Many people recommend Penguin Pizza, near Brigham Circle in Mission Hill. One calls the fig pizza really good, and another calls the pizza fantastic while noting it is not bar-style. Two describe it as a college hangout or college-bar feel, and one praises its beer selection. Some find it only fine or okay.

Brigham Circle

15 people recommendvia r/boston, r/massachusetts, r/CambridgeMA

Many people recommend Bardo's bar pizza, and some name the Castle Island Brewing spot in South Boston. One says it is an authentic take on the style, with the ground chorizo as their only nitpick. One suggests the pickle pie, one picks the pepperoni and ricotta pie, and one says its cheddar stands out. One says it is probably the best in the city, though not the state, and one points out it is one of the few transit-friendly bar-pie options.

15 people recommendvia r/boston

Many people recommend Florina Pizzeria on Beacon Hill, and some place it by the State House. Two praise its Sicilian slices and two say the slices are large. One says the custom pies taste great. On hours, some note it lacks late-night and weekend hours, and one suggests checking that it is open before you go.

Beacon Hill

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston, r/Somerville

Many people recommend Leone's in Somerville, and some single out its Sicilian-style sheet pizza; one adds that it comes as a large sheet that could be cut into smaller squares. One calls the Sicilian fairly decent, and one says the walk from the station is worth it. Two are negative: one found the pizza warm but not very good, and one calls it very bland and does not see why it has such a loyal following.

Somerville

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston, r/Somerville

Most people recommend Posto, which two say now sits at Assembly Row in Somerville. Several call the pizza good, very good or top tier, and one picks its thin brick-oven pie. One had a great dine-in meal but found takeout mediocre, and one found it subpar.

Somerville

10 people recommendvia r/boston

Most commenters recommend Mario's, and several name the Jamaica Plain location (one adds that the Dorchester branch has closed). One calls it excellent and one says one of its pies is their regular order. Caveats: one found the crust overly crunchy despite enjoying the toppings after a single visit, and one calls it adequate but overrated.

Jamaica Plain

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Somerville, r/boston

Many commenters recommend Dragon Pizza, and two point to its New York-style pizza; one thinks it is probably slightly better than Pinocchio's. One suggests starting with a weekday lunch margherita slice rather than a pie, one praises its toppings and dough fermented for a full day, and one likes the white slices. Caveats: two are negative, calling the cheese pizza poor or the place bad, one finds the plain slice good but the topped pies inconsistent and the specialty pizzas mediocre, and one notes the slice is heavy on Parmesan, which some people really enjoy.

Davis

10 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston, r/CambridgeMA

Most people recommend Ciao, and many name the Somerville location, with several placing it in Ball Square; others recommend it without saying whether they mean Somerville or Chelsea. One calls the corn pizza outstanding and one calls it the best they have had outside Napoli. One who has only tried the Somerville branch says its Neapolitan style is excellent but takeout does not hold up well. Caveats: one calls the Somerville pizza mid-tier and floppy, and one has heard the Somerville branch is weaker but has not tried it.

Somerville

9 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville

Many people recommend Mortadella Head, and some name the Davis Square shop. One likes the crisp, focaccia-style dough and prefers the classic pepperoni, one describes it as sheet-pan style, and one calls the food phenomenal though not New York style. One finds nothing that stands out but calls it solid, and one calls the pizza good but suggests ordering slices rather than whole pies.

Davis Square

9 people recommendvia r/boston

Diners recommend Woody's Tap and Grill in Fenway for pizza. Three describe the pizza as wood-fired, and one calls the bacon clam pizza outstanding. One says it is a good stop before a Fenway game, and one says it is their go-to for pizza and wings and recommends it to out-of-town visitors. One praises the bar-style pizza but notes it has been a while since their last visit.

Fenway

9 people recommendvia r/boston

Many diners recommend Johnny Pomodoro's, and several name the Charlestown shop. Three say the Detroit-style pies are good or tasty, and one who lives in Dorchester makes regular trips for them. One singles out the pep pie with hot honey as excellent, and one says a single slice is enough for a whole meal.

Charlestown

9 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville, r/massachusetts

Many diners recommend Angelina's, and several say its thin, New York-style pizza is good. One calls it the nearest match to good New York-style pizza they have tried, one says it is their default spot and dependable, and one found it great on a first order. Two also like the subs, one suggesting a sandwich-and-slice lunch.

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston

Most people recommend Dirty Water Dough, and one calls it the top pick in Back Bay, praising its IPA dough; two others name an East Boston outlet, so this Back Bay shop is not the only outlet people mean. Two praise the taco pizza and two praise the steak-and-cola pie. One doubts the beer in the dough helps fermentation and guesses it is a shortcut.

Back Bay

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston

Many people say the pizza at Kelley's Square Pub in East Boston is good. Two would rank it above Santarpio's, and one calls it arguably the best in Boston. One calls it legit pizza but says the rest of the menu falls short, and one calls the food very poor.

East Boston

9 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston

Diners point to Hot Box for bar pie, and many recommend it, with two placing it in Union Square, Somerville, and noting it is reachable by the Green Line. One rates its bar-style pizza very highly, one calls the spicy pickle pizza the best, and one calls it very buttery, like a croissant with cheese and sauce. Caveats: one says the pizza slipped over time, one thinks Bardo's is clearly better, and some are mixed: one says it is not amazing but a fair example of the style, and one liked the bar pie but felt the corporate vibe affected its flavor.

Bow Market Somerville

8 people recommendvia r/boston

Many commenters recommend Ziggy's, and some place it in Brighton. One says it recently won a local best-pizza vote, two say they love it, and one calls it awesome.

Brighton

8 people recommendvia r/boston

Eight people recommend Model Cafe, an Allston bar, and several call its food or bar pizza good. One says it is even better reheated, one notes the pizzas were popular enough that the place kept serving them after starting during COVID, and one says it is a good bar rather than a cafe. One adds that daytime draws a slower, local crowd and late nights bring students and an alternative crowd.

Allston

8 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville

Many people recommend this Cambridge pizza bar; some name the Inman Square shop and some name Cambridge. Some suggest its fig pizza, one loved the pizza they ordered, and one rates the Cambridge Street location very highly overall. One says it is their go-to.

Inman Square

7 people recommendvia r/boston

Seven people recommend Crush, and some place it in East Boston. One fan especially likes the grandma-style Sicilian and the vodka-pesto pie, and one found the Sicilian very good. One ranks it above Santarpio's, one calls it great, one ranks it second behind a Winthrop pizzeria, and one says the newly opened spot has impressed them so far.

East Boston

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/boston

Seven people recommend Mast, and some place it in the Downtown Crossing area. One calls it the top pick while noting it is outside the North End, one rates it top-tier Boston pizza, and one calls the campagnola with spuds, bacon and sausage great. One found it subpar.

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/boston

Many people recommend Same Old Place, and some point to the Jamaica Plain location. One recommends a large plain pizza as excellent and greasy in the New York style, and one says the Sicilian is solid. One calls it the best option in Jamaica Plain while saying Boston pizza overall is only so-so, one says it is good but not a standout for visitors, and one says it has declined a lot.

Jamaica Plain

6 people recommendvia r/boston, r/Somerville

Six people recommend Armando's, and four name Cambridge, one of them as Huron Village. One recommends the Sicilian, one says it is good for thin round pizza with crunch, one calls it the best, and one prefers it to Joe's.

Cambridge

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/massachusetts, r/boston, r/CambridgeMA

Six people recommend Josephine's in Somerville, and its deep dish is the pie people bring up. One says their Chicago-native spouse rates it highly, one calls it their top pick, and one enjoyed a pie there without being a deep dish expert. Caveats: one Chicagoan found the deep dish nearly inedible and heavy on cheese, one loves it but notes the crust differs from real Chicago deep dish, and one suggests eating in rather than ordering delivery.

Somerville

5 people recommendvia r/boston

Five people recommend Tonino's in Jamaica Plain, and two single out the eggplant pizza. One calls it a small gem who praises its dough technique, and three mention takeout, with one calling it amazing.

5 people recommendvia r/boston

Five people recommend Ducali, a pizzeria in the North End. One calls it a solid pizza spot with good beer and soccer decor but small and often crowded, one has long favored it and suggests pizza and salad for dinner, and one names it as the pick for pizza while naming a different spot for pasta.

North End

5 people recommendvia r/boston

Many people recommend West Napoli. One who spent a summer eating there loved its pizzas and linguica subs, and one prefers it to Tony's. One agrees it is very good, and one says it is good but wishes parking were easier.

5 people recommendvia r/boston

Five people recommend Halftime Pizza, a pizzeria near TD Garden. One says they regularly stop in before sports games, one calls the pizza and wings unbelievable, and one says its pizza beats most places elsewhere.

5 people recommendvia r/boston

Five people recommend Pastoral, and some place it in Fort Point or the Seaport. One who visited says the pizza is very good and enjoys the garlic knots. One rates it good but not like a New York-style slice, one suggests it as a fancier pick, and one lists it among their picks in Fort Point.

Fort Point

5 people recommendvia r/Somerville, r/boston

Five people recommend American Flatbread, and three name the Somerville location. One says it is good, and two suggest pairing it with candlepin bowling.

Somerville

5 people recommendvia r/Somerville

Five people recommend Caesar's, and two place it in Union Square. One calls it a great little spot, and one calls it their go-to. One loves the steak and cheese subs, and one usually grabs a slice rather than a whole pie.

Union Square