Countryside Deli

I was a loyal customer and stopped by to pick up food for work or just for myself with the original…read moreowner years back. My go to was "chicken kebob salad with feta". Always good and generous amount. I was there quite often. I did stop going there when ownership changed because of a number of different reasons which I will not get into. Then the new owner returned..YAY and I was very happy when the original owners returned and I stopped and ordered my usual. Was I surprised to see that it rang up to $19. and change. I could not believe that my salad which had ice burg lettuce (not expensive) and (chicken -also not expensive) was out of site in it's price jump. How can you justify charging a customer that much? I will not be returning and told all my work friends and they will not return. I do understand when prices of goods go up you pass it along to your customers. However, not every item has gone out of site for cost with the increased that you made for each item. Expecting someone to pay that much for a simple salad with chicken, feta and a side of pita bread to cost close to $20-- that is INSANE. There used to be many cars parked in your lot with people picking up their orders. I drive by there everyday on my way home and maybe 1 or 2 cars if that are there now. You are pricing yourself out of business. No one wants to pay those kind of prices for meals on the go. We are not being served at a semi fancy restaurant just a to go meal. I am sorry that you have inflated your prices or kept them don't know about your previous owner but come on. The average person is not going to spend that kind of money for their family to eat take out. Several people I know have stopped picking up food from your place. Something you should think about as you go forward with less and less customers. Why do you think McDonald's has changed their menu and is now offering lower costs. Sometimes owners have to cut their profits in these times of higher costs to keep their customers. Just my two cents. I have no negatives to say about your food...although I haven't gone back to check out any of the new items.

Food was alright. Got grilled chicken. A few of the pieces werent cooked correctly…read more People in there super friendly! They were also out of a common sauce. The owner should pay more attention.

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Small House Special Pizza

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Chicken bacon wrap

Slice, Pizza & More!

4.0(114 reviews)

0.7 mi

Pizza was below average. Just cheese and pepperoni slices when I was there (plus calzones and…read moreSicilian options). Women's restroom was out of hand soap. Pepsi in the fountain machine was out - they fixed it when I asked them to, which was nice. Great prices but the quality, attention to details and slices options keeps this 2 stars.

I had been meaning to try Slice for a while and finally did today. It's going to become a regular…read morething. The food was excellent. I had a couple of slices, cheese and pepperoni. The crust was great. No floppy slices here. Just well structured dough. It's a really interesting space as well inside a gas station but it works. The location is convenient and there's a descent amount of space. The service was friendly and they bring the heated slices to your table. All in all a great little place. I'm anxious to try their sandwiches and pasta dishes.

One slice is HUGE

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Lynnfield House Of Pizza

3.0(125 reviews)

1.2 mi

Food: We got takeout, and the pizza was so good! Particularly the veggie pizza- that was my…read morefavorite. The meat lover pizza was also really good. Service: Ordered online.

Ordered 2 sandwiches, jr roast beef, small Italian sub…read more Charged $27.87. Only enough for 1 roast beef, wanted 2, replacement with sub. The Jr beef looks like chopped up dog food.... I'm amazed that someone allowed this to be served. I feel so bad. My husband has dementia, this was an supposed to be an afternoon treat??????

Steak Bomb

Mozzarella Sticks

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Chicken Finger Dinner

Charlies On Main Pizza

4.6(95 reviews)

4.3 mi

fantastic!! the thin crispy crust is just right with the gooey cheese & sauce topping!…read more We stopped by on our way to the airport and we're not disappointed! There's a reason they have a high rating! Their menu is huge! It's hard to choose- wish we came here earlier in our trip and we would've come back a few times! Thanks Charlie's! The owner is super friendly- it's a family business

Pizza and service was amazing! Very family friendly. The owners were great and made us feel welcome…read morebring our family in with young kids to sit down and eat.

Boom boom chicken pocket.

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Santarpio's Pizza

2.9(508 reviews)

2.4 mi

ok pizza not delicious but acceptable good waitstaff…read moregood parking good vibe will return

Went yesterday I had Lamb tips my other half had steak tips…read more The worst Lamb & Steak tips I've ever had No Flavor This place has really gone downhill

Lamb & Sausage Combo

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Beer & keno

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4.3(78 reviews)

3.5 mi

My friend and I went to Cal's last night and it was absolutely delicious. I have been before but…read morehave not reviewed it on Yelp. I had their chicken broccoli ziti with Alfredo sauce. Huge generous portions and reasonably priced. The people at the counter were nice and friendly. Cal's is amazing!

Got the Stella pizza again and it was outstanding and delicious. Steve thank you for your efforts…read more Keep the great work. You need to open on Mondays. You must try this place. Thank youuuu!!

Chips and coke

Arancini

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Prosciutto supreme

Ellie’s Pizza

4.8(17 reviews)

1.8 mi

Delicious pizza, chicken tenders, and even the fries are a hit! I ordered food for a team of 60…read moreteam members, and not one person complained about the food. Instead, we got a lot of "Yes! Please order from here again!" That says a lot! They also included plates, napkins, duck sauce, and ketchup bottles with the order, which was really appreciated and made things much easier for us. My only feedback would be to please have the food ready by the requested time. If you're running behind, it would be nice to receive a quick call or text letting us know. Just speaking from a business standpoint, especially when placing a large order, communication makes a big difference. Overall, the food was really good and definitely made up for the wait! The place itself is nice and cozy with plenty of seating. The ambience is very family-oriented, and the employees were also kind and welcoming. Overall, we had a great experience and I'd definitely order from here again!

I don't know if I've been living under a rock or what, but I just got food from here. It was…read moreincredible. The portions are huge! Their mega roast beef sandwich could feed two people. The paninis are divine. I got grilled chicken with arugula, swiss, and fig spread. And OMG, it may be one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. We got a chicken bomb, and it was the biggest chicken bomb I have ever seen. We also got a chicken and rice bowl and there was so much chicken, it didn't get finished. They have outdoor seating and the inside is super nice. They also have a wheel you can spin if you spend over $50. I spun it and got a free dessert! This is definitely my new favorite spot.

ELLIE'S PIZZA INTERIOR

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Danvers Pizza & Subs

4.3(101 reviews)

4.6 mi

Delicious! I had the chicken kabob salad. Generous driving and the chicken was seasoned perfectly!…read more The service was excellent and friendly!

I was in the area on business so i decided to try Danvers Pizza and Subs. Husband has celiac and I…read moream lactose intolerant so the menu containing gluten free pizzas, apps, subs and calzones really caught our attention! I had a gluten free pizza with vegan cheese, green pepper and extra sauce. The pizza was good. The crust is great and the vegan cheese they use is good too. My only issue was that there was only a very thin layer of sauce - even with me ordering it with extra sauce. It needed a lot more sauce. The huz got a cheesy crust/stuffed crust style pizza with sausage and pepperoni. After actually not recommending i order this pizza, the guy explained that they take their gluten free calzone dough and use it to make the pizza so they can fold the edge over to contain cheese. It is a different dough/crust than they use for just a regular gluten free pizza. He also stated they did a well-done bake on this dough because it needs it. He also explained that they have separate prep areas for the GF pizzas. We appreciated that they are mindful of this and knowledgeable about their product in this manner. Its funny that I had to talk him into letting me order this pizza. He expressed fear about bad reviews. I explained we are a household used to GF items and its not a problem. Im happy to report that the pizza was very good. He had nothing to worry about with us. Also, when i tell you that the gluten free onion rings were AMAZING, believe me. These were some of the best onion rings ive ever had - gluten free or conventional!! Lastly, I also had a small meatball sub with a regular/conventional roll. This was also good. Overall great menu of conventional and gluten free pizza and subshop items. Gluten free items always cost more so a higher purchase total was expected. The only thing that i would say was unexpectedly pricey was the small conventional meatball sub coming in at $15. That said, loving the wide range of gluten free options and will be back when im in the area again.

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Gluten free new crust

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OTTO

3.5(158 reviews)

0.2 mi

It was the warm and upbeat "welcome to Otto!" as soon as I walked in, for me. Thanks Kenya! I knew…read moremy order was about to be made exactly right and it was. Highly recommend the pesto and pep pizza. Their meatballs too. Lots of flavor yet simple ingredients ... crispy crust honestly best pizza place I've tried since moving here from Worcester.

Got take out pizza from here last night as I love their Portland location. The crush was a little…read moretoo crunchy/hard to chew. The meatball and ricotta were delicious and had great flavor. The pomodoro sauce with their cheesy breadsticks was also yummy. They needed far more cheese on the breadsticks!

Pizza, or lack thereof.

Two-Cheese Garlic Sticks

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Soda, or lack thereof.

Polcari's Restaurant

3.3(384 reviews)

1.6 mi

The restaurant is very family-friendly, and the staff was attentive throughout our meal. The…read moreportions are big--a single bowl of pasta could easily feed two people! Food & Drinks: Lemon Martini: Loved that they brought this out and poured it fresh at the table so it stayed perfectly chilled. Chicken & Veggies: Hands down my favorite dish of the night. Pasta: My boyfriend's mother and boyfriend both had pasta and said it was very good. Accessibility: Something I noticed--which is just as important as the food--is how accessible the space is. They have dedicated parking and a ramp, making it very easy for anyone using a wheelchair or walker. We'll definitely be back!

Finally made it to Polcari's and ordered a large half cheese, half garlic, tomato, basil & feta…read morepizza, chicken broccoli & ziti, and toasted raviolis. Service was excellent! I ran back into the restaurant to get an itemized receipt, and before the door even closed, Anthony at the front, welcomed me with "Wassa matta?" which was charming & I REALLY appreciated that he was on top of fixing whatever I needed right away. You don't often find hospitality like that anymore. The pizza, pasta & raviolis were all great. They make the chicken, broccoli & ziti the right way, with butter & garlic, not alfredo, which is in fact, the wrong way. It was delicious the day of & after for leftovers. The toasted raviolis weren't as toasted after driving 30 min but were still good, might need to pop them in an oven if you're getting takeout. Pizza was great! Total was $76 though. pizza 10/10 chicken, broccoli & ziti 9.5/10 toasted raviolis 9/10 Polcari's is a north shore staple & solid choice for classic Italian food. ambiance: 4.5/5 food: 4.8/5 service: 5/5 polcari's restaurant: 4.8/5

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Gluten free pizza with house made crust. Delish!

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mitchell t.

16 years ago

Countryside Deli is one of the best Deli's I have ever been to. The people are extrodinarily friendly and the service is extremely fast. The slices of pizza are huge, they are 1/4 of the entire pizza and it's delecious. The eggplant parm and chicken salad are the two best items on the menu. You should visit this place if only to try the chicken salad and eggplant parm. This place is one of a kind and should be visited frequently! read more

mike d.

16 years ago

Work in the area,eat at this place all the time, seems as though it is a family run business, you always feel welcome. Food is always fresh, everything is made from scratch. There chicken salad is awesome. The pizza is great. Says on there menu, they have been in business since 1981. That tells you something. Excellence! read more

Bill J.

8 years ago

Used to be great but new ownership has driven it downhill. I do NOT recommend.

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