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    Cafe Podima

    3.3 (191 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    1/2 my eggplant, mozz, roasted red pepper roll up 1/2012
    Vivian C.

    I stopped off here to pick up something for dinner because their list of specialty roll ups reminded me of the ones I've had back in college days at Angora Cafe by BU. It is a tiny take-out spot, with a counter where you may place your order and a couple of refrigerators where you can grab a soda or a slice of cake/cheesecake for dessert. Not to say that you can't stay and eat - they do have 7 square tables set for 2 people apiece. Service was pleasant. The gentleman taking my order even made suggestions, but I ended up going with my original intention - the 1st listed specialty roll up, consisting of eggplant (breaded), roasted red peppers, mozzarella and the like for $7.50. It didn't take long to make, and when I requested it cut in two and separately wrapped, I wasn't made to feel a bother. Half the wrap made for a nice light meal. The other half is making for a nice light lunch to which I'm adding my leftover tiramisu from another meal. The red pepper was a little overwhelming - some additional eggplant and/or mozzarella might have helped. And the way the roll up was wrapped made for a rather high ratio of bread in my last bites by the end. But all in all, it was pretty good. Perhaps not a destination spot (unless you are hankering for some fro yo mentioned by other reviewees?), but a good place to stop by if you are in the area.

    Chicken parmesan (without cheese) sub. Dry and too much salt in sauce. Disappointed!
    Jean Jenny S.

    Last week I ordered some food after they reopened after a renovation. Place looks nice. The food is hit and miss. Hopefully, this place will stop treating their fried chicken so poorly.

    Broccoli chicken Alfredo calzone
    Nisreen G.

    Why oh why did I not know that chicken broccoli Alfredo CALZONES were a thing?? Did I miss the memo? Was I not at that reception? Did my invite get lost in the mail??!! Cafe Podima's calzones are cheesy pockets of delicious sauces and tastes covered in another layer of freshly melted cheese with slightly golden brown bubbles of awesomeness. I want nothing else but every single type of calzone they have. The Eggplant Parmesan has thick cut slices of breaded eggplant, extra Parmesan inside, and served with sweet marinara sauce and an extra chewy crust that makes me want to take this thing to bed. The cheese Calzone is stuffed with tons of cheeses one of which is ricotta. Wonderfully creamy ricotta. I'm getting a cheesegasm just thinking about it. Seriously, Cafe Podima is one of those pizza cafe's on the back of beacon hill you have to try. Its reasonably cheap and they're open pretty late and on grub hub and all those other sites so if your looking for a late night bite tis the place to enjoy. They also have pretty good sandwiches and roll ups ( way different then a wrap, they use lavish bread which is a bit heavy and flour-y compared to a tortilla wrap) but its the same level of well seasoned ingredients. My only qualm is with their delivery. While on a less busy night your food will be there in thirty minutes or less, when they're busy the food can take over an hour and there's no courtesy call or notification of the extra wait. A little unprofessional but I mean, stuff my face with that cheese calzone and I'll forget it ever happened, I promise.

    One of the chicken sandwiches. Had avocado and a bunch of other goodies!
    Taj K.

    It is so easy to walk by this place and not even give it a second look, but this little sandwich shop is one of the best kept secret's of Beacon Hill. If you take a look at their menu you will see that they have almost 50 sandwiches. You can mix-and-match all kinds of ingredients. My absolute favorite sandwich to order is one of their hot sandwiches. I always choose focaccia bread. The sandwiches are large and incredibly filling. I usually have half a sandwich for lunch and save the other half for dinner. You can easily reheat them a little bit in the microwave if you'd like. Aside from the sandwiches, I love ordering their custom made ice cream. Yes you read that correctly. They use a base of vanilla soft serve and mix in whatever you'd like. Their ingredient list is a mile long. I usually choose peanut butter and milk chocolate chips. It is to die. They will do large orders but I'm not sure about delivery.

    When you get your next frozen yogurt make sure there isn't lots of metal inside. theye don't remove the metal wrappers on the candy.
    Anguel M.

    I've been here a few times but this last time I went there they put the entire candy in my frozen yogurt with the metal wrapper just in the blender all together and after eating half the ice cream I got pretty stomach sick and I'm pretty sure the metal cut up my digestive track. Who in the world does that "oh the blander will remove the METAL WRAPER from the chocolate and it won't blend in I'll just take it out after because of course it will be neatly separated on the side." That's legit the only conclusion I can think of for someone putting the whole candy with the metal wrapper in the machine I have absolutely no idea what these people could be thinking but they are not right in the head.

    The "Boston College" - chicken salad, lettuce, tomato and bacon on grilled focaccia.  Awesome sandwich!

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    This pizza is really bad. And such a prime location. I wonder how this place stays open.

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    I was craving a pizza after a late night enjoying the city. I had a discount promo for Uber Eats…read moreand decided to use it here. They had several options on their online menu. I decided to go with the Wicked Pesto Pizza. It came with the signature crust, pesto base, grilled chicken, blue cheese, asiago, and fresh garlic. The driver dropped it off in front of the building and I picked it up. After first trying it, I was not impressed. It was very hard and dry. I had to reheat it in the microwave for it to be edible. I was expecting a delicious pizza packed with flavor. Instead I got something that I had to force myself to eat. I know Boston is not known for their pizza but I was expecting something halfway decent. If it was not for the Uber Eats discount I would have been upset with spending the cash. Next time I will try to check out some other spots for a slice of pizza.

    Upper Crust on Charles Street has been reliably good every time I have visited. The pizza is just…read moreright, with a crisp crust, well-balanced sauce, and quality cheese. The slices are generous and satisfying. The slice and drink special is a great value, especially in this part of the city. Service is quick, direct, and efficient. It is easy to stop in, order, and get on your way. There are plenty of tables inside and a decent number outside if you want to sit and enjoy your meal. The location is hard to beat. Just a few blocks from Boston Common and the Public Garden, it is a perfect stop for a casual lunch or snack. This is my go-to spot when I want a quick, high-quality slice in the area.

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    4.2(1.4k reviews)
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    This is a great local pizza spot located in the South End. They have an outdoor patio that's fun to…read moresit out on during the summer. I feel like it's pretty casual during the day, but can still be a good date night spot in the evening. The servers have always been so nice when I go! They make wood fired pizzas and their Pepperoni is my favorite. The crust is nice and charred/crispy too, which I like. They also make their own ice cream and have pints for sale! Be sure to check that out.

    picco pizza & ice cream is a cute, classic restaurant with good quality ingredients and great…read morepizza. johan provided wonderful service for our last minute group of 6. we started with the meatball & whipped ricotta appetizer, which was a hit, great flavor & portioned well. we split the tagliatelle bolognese, it was pretty good, and they provided plenty of meat! for pizza, we ordered a pepperoni pizza which is loaded with pepperonis and loved by all. for our second pizza, we ordered half alastian and half broccoli, garlic & roma tomato. the broccoli, garlic & roma tomato pizza was not so good and left unfinished, although the alastian was really delicious, highly recommend. i wish we got a large alastian! meatball & whipped ricotta appetizer 9/10 tagliatelle bolognese 8/10 pepperoni pizza 10/10 alastian 9/10 broccoli, garlic & roma tomato 5/10 picco pizza & ice cream is ideal if you're looking for quality pizza with a group of friends or solo. they also have fresh ice cream with so many amazing flavors i can't wait to try next time! ambiance: 4.4/5 food: 4.1/5 drinks: n/a service: 5/5 picco pizza & ice cream: 4.5/5

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    Picco Pizza & Ice Cream - Cheese pie with Sausage sooooo good I highly recommend this place.

    Cheese pie with Sausage sooooo good I highly recommend this place.

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    The Salty Pig

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    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.1 miBack Bay
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    "Keep on with the forth, don't stop/don't stop until you get enough~" What mischief could a…read morerestaurant with Michael Jackson's music possibly have? Salty Pig Pizza: A pizza with the same name as the restaurant! Who was the genius who came up with the idea of ​​salted pig and beer caramel? It's brilliant! The salted pork appears to include Prosciutto di Parma from Langirano, Prosciutto Cotto, and Salcissia. Baking rendered the prosciutto's fat, which blends with the caramel to create a beautiful golden syrup that flows across the pizza's surface. The prosciutto was savory, oily, and tender; the minced salcissia retains its coarse texture and rich meaty aroma; the caramel was sweet and mellow with a honey-like sweetness, forming the top, middle, and base notes respectively. The arugula was slightly warmed, losing its astringent and raw taste while maintaining its crisp texture, helped to cut through the richness together with the Parmesan cheese powder. The crust was crispy, while the inside the dough was soft and chewy. The cooking time and seasoning were all just right, and the restaurant's proud wooden oven added a charming smoky flavor. Affogato: I had high expectations, but it was just okay. The espresso was too sour, and the vanilla ice cream couldn't balance it out. The almond biscuits had an overpowering almond flavor, and the flavor of plant-based protein was terrible! (Oh, this should have been a plus...)

    On a BOS layover downtown we decided to try this place for convenience and for table availability…read morewith a fairly reasonable wait. Ordered the staple pizza and a pasta, but before that.. I could not try a cheese and meat board you can mix and match to your liking. Quick and attentive servers are available to answer any questions you might have Thumbs up

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    Santarpio's Pizza - Combo Steak, Sausage   (one full skewer of each meat)

    Santarpio's Pizza

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    1.7 miEast Boston
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    I have been wanting to come to this place for years but I live on the other end of the Boston city…read morelimits and only venture to East Boston for the airport. some dear friends and I agreed to give it a try when the weather permitted and it was well worth it. We had the meat lover's pie and oh my. Wgat a delicious fusion animals, cheese, tomatoes and crust. The taste took me back to a pizza I had many years ago at a place in Cambridge--in a great way! They only sell whole pies, which at first seemed annoying (the first time I tried coming here a few years ago I was by myself and couldn't eat a whole pizza alone) so I had to make this my inaugural tasting). But I see that as ensuring you are only eating a fresh product, where all the ingredients cook into each other and come out hot and ready, instead or something reheated from four hours ago because the day was slow. The menu is simple: pizzas and meat skewers. They know what they do well and lean into it hard. The ambiance has a rustic feel, with tall, weathered wooden booths that make eating a close experience, so please bring people you really like! The servers are present but not hovering and checked on us with the kind of frequency that says, "yeah we should let you eat but not forget you are there." I will be back for sure.

    This is an authentic, no frills neighborhood joint. The place was busy on a rainy Sunday with…read morefamilies and friends. There's something nostalgic about it. The steak tips and lamb tips were cooked very well, juicy and tender though lacking salt and seasoning. Sausage was good, a bit spicy. I didn't understand the addition of the bread, it was dry and there was no butter or olive oil to go with it. Portions were ok for the price. Pizza was ok, not my kind of pizza, the crust is very thin and cracker like, it doesn't hold up under additional toppings. Flavor of sauce and toppings was good, toppings were also generous. Service was fine, it took the wait staff a little bit to notice we were waiting to be seated. Overall it's worth a try, there's a reason they've been in business over 100 years.

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