Our favorite place in Newton for Pizza. They have a terrific caesar salad. Try the McL'Oven. Limited seating. Sit at the bar. Great service

You had me at Spiced Carrot Soup! Jinny's Pizzeria located in Newton Centre and steps away from where I work is the place to be. With excellent pizza, service and a great cocktail and wine menu, everything they offer is excellent. We have been only a few times mainly because this place gets so jam packed that it is hard to get a table. Small, quaint and cute neightborhood gem. You can tell all the locals flock to this place every weekend. The bar is also perfect to grab a quick bite and it is first come first serve. Move over Tatte because this Spiced Carrot Soup was phenomenal. And, I mean it. From asking the owner to "how do I make this at home" to practically wanting to order another bowl. And, don't get me started on their homemade foccacia bread that came with it. Every dunk of this bread into the luscious soup had me craving more and more. Best part, I was actually full. Hallelujah! All I have to say is head to Jinny's for their pizza, but don't forget they have a whole menu to choose from as well. And, everything tastes great and is nice and fresh. You will definitely stay awhile eating and drinking here at this cozy spot. Cheers~ read more

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Jinnys is epitome of an optimal and complete restaurant: the food is flavorful, the staff are friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is relaxed and enjoyable. read more

One of the very best pizza spots in and around Newton! The dough is amazing. It's soft and pillowy, just how I like my crust. Everything is fired in a wood oven, that you can get a full view of in the open concept kitchen. Seating is pretty limited, but in the summer there are a few outdoor tables. It's a great spot for take out as well, although parking can be a challenge at peak times. The pizza is a smaller size and runs north of $20. It's worth it, but more for the artisan pizza taste and quality. This likely isn't the place you're going to buy 10 pizzas for the SuperBowl, but if you're looking for high quality ingredients and the perfect dough, this is your spot. The available specialty pizzas are great combinations of flavors. I think they even do one with pineapple, as controversial as that is for some people. I saw the Rosso Pie online, but not on the menu when I went to dine-in. The friendly waiter was more than happy to request it for me from the kitchen. Sometimes I like a pie with no cheese on it. Difficult to find great pizza in MA, but this place fits the bill. Great pizza, great people. read more

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My partner and I shared the wood-fired chicken wings plus ranch dip, allá Norma pizza, and sun-dried tomato pizza - TASTE: 4/5 - favorite was the Norma pizza's eggplant and smoked mozzarella, so good! Appreciated the buttermilk ranch to dip the pizza crusts into, though the Calabrian chili glaze on the wings was just alright. When we came a couple years ago, we were obsessed w the sun-dried tomato, but it didn't hit the same this time -- they've since added arugula, and the burrata and tomato sauce seem different TEXTURE: 4/5 - wish there was maybe more tomato sauce on the sun-dried tomato pizza? Otherwise, light dough and chewy crusts PRICE: 4/5 - came to $80 total. Prob wouldn't get the $4 ranch again lol SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - about 20 small wings in the order, more than we expected. Took half the pizzas home for leftovers SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 4:30pm on a Sunday and thankfully most of the seating at the counter was open. Food came out 10-15min after ordering ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - narrow space w maybe 20 seats. We were so charmed by the family photos on the wall and custom wallpaper; such wonderful personal touches! PARKING: 4/5 - got a metered street spot right on Centre St read more

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I'm a big fan of this place. The calabrian street corn pizza is truly a one-of-a-kind pizza. I feel like words don't do it justice. You have to go there and try it. It's just spectacular. The cheesiness and spiciness of the toppings go amazingly well with the sweetness of the corn. However, the dough takes the prize. The dough is light, chewy, fluffy, and crispy. The Narragansett Creamery Burrata is the best burrata dish I have had. The apricot, the pesto, the bread, and the burrata just perfectly complement each other. The sweetness, the freshness, and creaminess of the dish are unmatched. Give this place a visit. read more

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Well, all I can say is that is outstanding pizza. The crust is airy or pillowy as others quoted as saying. Stopped in for first time and certainly will be back. I ordered a workhorse Pilsner draft and perfect with pizza. I ordered the three little pigs pizza and added pineapple .... Outstanding, the blend of red onions thin slivers, sausage, the quality bacon was the key, hot honey with the pineapple... a big wow . Service fast, excellent at the bar . Friendly staff...small footprint of place, but it is a well oiled machine operation. The stacks of takeout pizza boxes and orders shows this pizza is one of Newton's finest. I had another excellent Newton pizza spot, but now I need to split my pizza consumption with Jinnys and the other spot. Excellent selection of unique pizzas . The pear pizza is now on my list to try. read more

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What can I say about Jinny's... It has completely raised the bar for pizza in Newton. These are consistently one of the most delicious and high-quality pizzas I've had in the area and a must-try for anyone who appreciates a truly great pie. It's an easy 5-star rating. Authentic New Haven-style (I think, haha), featuring a wonderfully thin, chewy crust with that signature char that adds so much flavor. You can immediately tell they use top-notch, fresh ingredients, from the sauce, the greens, veggies or meat... It's all so, so good. The classic pepperoni is perfection, and their white "Mootz" pizza is a garlicky dream. The salads are also delicious. No surprise at all that they're also fresh & crisp, and a perfect complement to the pizza. The service is consistently excellent. The staff is always super friendly, despite how incredibly busy it can get. The restaurant itself is clean, with a great, casual, family-friendly vibe. My wife and I often grab a couple pizzas to go, and then we walk across the street. There is a bunch of picnic tables in the green area, and the city just installed a gathering area in the parking lot with games, tables, etc.. Awesome experience all around. read more

Delicious pizza in Newton! We stopped by on a Friday night to grab a bite. The restaurant is small so it doesn't have many seats. We waited about 20 minutes and got seated at the bar. The staff was very friendly throughout the whole experience. The pizza was delicious and I could easily eat a whole pie by myself! However, we shared the meatballs, brussels, and a pie. Solid spot and would definitely come again. read more

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I can't overemphasize what an amazing addition to Newton this is. Their pizza is TO DIE FOR (believe me, I know what I am saying), perfectly cooked in their oven, with the freshest ingredients. It smells amazing - not the cheesy/greasy abomination that goes for pizza in most places. My fav is Nolio. The only place where you can find comparable pizza may be Mast (downtown Boston). They don't take reservations, but totally worth the wait (or do takeout!) read more

" Fresh , delicious and quality ingredients " The pizza here is amazing, gourmet style . The price is not bad for the quality and portion size , I was surprised about this. The service is warm and welcoming. The vibe is super friendly. Parking all around this shouldn't be a problem. read more

This is my second or third visit. It is mandatory if you are in the area! The food is bar none. They set the bar so high for pizza it's just unattainable- NYC, LA, Chicago or Detroit cannot even compete. The service is excellent. They treat everyone like a neighbor. I ordered the basic pepperoni sausage olives feeling that was enough. Then my kids ordered a caramelized pear red onion pizza that just blew my mind. That pizza was the first to go! This spot never disappoints. Oh and the specialty drinks are the best! The prices are very fair and you will leave very satisfied times 3! I forgot to get a photo of the faro salad! Wow read more

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My favorite restaurant! I've never had anything but excellent food here. Service is excellent and people are always very welcoming. Pizza rivals my favorite fancy pizza place in Los Angeles. It's a small place so not great for a big group and they don't take reservations, but it's always worth waiting! read more

Always amazing! The seasonal pizzas are the best and we recently loved the French onion with short rib pizza. Yum!

I love the variety on Jinny's menu! There are so many unique and delicious pies, making it so hard to choose. We had the sausage pie with tomato sauce, house-made italian sausage, broccoli rabe, ricotta, and fennel. The crispiness was just perfect and I absolutely loved it, but was hoping for a bit more fennel flavor. We also had the Whipped Burrata pistachio, mint, english peas, and house-made focaccia which was super unique. I can't wait to return to Jinny's and try more! read more

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Solid wood-fired pies, we ordered the McL'Oven and the Fennel and Feta. Both were good, the crust was tasty and a bit chewy, kissed with just enough fire, but it was a softer crumb than I was expecting, not very crunchy. I thought the flavors on the Fennel and Feta was very good, the fennel is caramelized and goes great with the feta, oregano and red sauce, it was just a bit light on toppings overall. The whipped burrata was good, topped with some spring flavors with peas, pistachios, and mint. Probably didn't need to order this, but we couldn't say no to more cheese. Washed it all down with a cold pilsner. Service was decent, but ambiance was challenging. The space is very small. There is usually quite a big line for pick up. Acoustically, it was very difficult to hear my friend across the table. The pizza was definitely good, but I'd want to eat outside next time if possible so I don't have to yell across the table to be heard. Getting a table is tricky, as this place clearly very popular. read more

Jinny's Pizzeria - Whipper burrata - Pizza Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Incredible menu. We had two appetizers that blew our minds, the pizza was out of this world, no wonder there's a line out the door! There are many pizza shops in the area, but there's only one Jinny's! read more

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Life is Short. F....it up! Family, Flavor, Friends When googling best food this place popped up. I thought how could that be, read the raves online. For those who knows me I'm always looking for that pause moment yummm WTF is in my mouth and can it be this good. Maybe I was in the zone. Maybe it was the combination off the weather and the rotation off there earth. Whatever it was this wood fired 3 day aged dough was it. Jinnys was a small place very cozy the center piece was the oven. There staff were friendly and made the time to chat about the place and made you feel welcome. In the outfront kitchen they all worked in Harmony together making small miracle every 5min. We got there Mcl 'oven and the Mushroom. The Mcl came very balanced in its flavor classic ingredients that just worked. I picked off ones off the Roni to taste and u knew it was special. The mushroom it deceiving for its simple name. From the 1st ..I had that moment ( see above). Sorry let me try and walk you thru it. You know how when you eat something first it with you eyes, nose comes next for the aroma. Then the mouth feeling the texture then the tongue drives ...then swallow. This time the nose kicked in during there tongue..there was a effervescence that was prob the combo or the arugula and porcini oil. This my friend is what separates very good to OMFG. Oh and what puts it over the top was the North end oil for dipping the already good chewy crisp soft crust. This place doesn't want to give the taste buds a chance. read more

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Definitely in the conversation for best pizza in the Boston area. Wait staff is incredible and the drinks were amazing too.

So good. Service is awesome. Caesar-maybe the best I've had in years. The spiedini!!! So good and unexpectedly flavorful with the honey. And the pizza and dipping sauces are all outstanding! Lastly, staff attentive, kind and no muss, no fuss Place is tiny though so brace yourselves to be on top of table next to you. read more

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This place is a gem. We just got back from Italy two weeks ago and the one time we had pizza there...didn't hold a candle to the pizza we had tonight at Jinny's. I love how fluffy and soft the dough is, and all of the pizzas on the menu are so thoughtfully designed. So many fresh, delicious ingredients. The standout of the evening was the service we received from Matt, our server. We had a little one with us, and Matt was so patient and brought our some baked pizza dough for him. We ordered the chicken meatballs, the squash pizza and the corn pizza. It was the perfect balance of light and heavy, and we cannot wait to come back to try some of the other pies on the menu. Thank you Jinny's! read more

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We've been steadily eating our way through all the pizza options in the area and, well, this might be fighting words, but I think Jinny's can go toe-to-toe with the big-league NYC places. As someone who loves the toppings more than the crust, Jinny's does a fantastic crust, so chewy and crispy at the same time. They offer a few dipping sauces for your pizza bones but actually, the dough stands up beautifully on its own. We ordered the spiedini, the Caesar salad, and tried the half margherita, half pepperoni. Can't really go wrong with the spiedini, which was provolone wrapped in prosciutto and drizzled with Mike's hot honey. I love a good Caesar, and this one was definitely up there (the small is more than enough to feed two people), though I'll have to come back to try the other veggie offerings, like the roasted carrots and snap pea and farro salad. Definitely order one or two or maybe three pies. 1) There were so many combos that jumped out at me but we went with the classic two. 2) The pies are on the smaller side. If you come here hungry, you can finish one pizza, no problem. 3) I personally prefer more topping acreage on a given slice than pizza, but the crust was so good, I had absolutely no complaints. The service was wonderful. A big shout-out to Paul with the trivia questions and Chef Lydia, who took the time to introduce herself and gave us her recommendations for good eats in the area. We can't wait to come back to not only Jinny's, but also Little Big Diner and Sycamore. read more

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Delicious spot! We literally live only a couple miles away but for whatever reason never tried Jinny's pizzeria until today. It's fantastic! We had the margherita pizza and the hummus. Both were exceptional. The pizza dough is probably the best i've ever had - perfect texture, just the right amt of chewiness. The cauliflower hummas was also delicious, and the pine nuts and raisins really elevated it. We will definitely be back. My 9-yr-old declared, "That is some good pizza!" read more

Excellent pizza. Organized, efficient takeout. Orders might take a while, but they're precise with their wait-time estimates! read more

Helpful tip: All of the pizza combos are great and there's plenty of parking in newton center!! If it's a nice day too definitely try eating at one of the picnic tables across the street. Review: I always get the Maui Waui and I love their seasonal combinations also! The price-flavor value is well worth it and I just can't stop coming back here! It's definitely one of the best speciality pizza places around boston! read more

Jinny's Pizzeria - Maui Waui (top), Hot Dotti (bottom) - Pizza Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

New find for us in Newton and definitely going on our pizza spreadsheet for Neapolitan pizza! Seating is first come first served, and what we thought would be a 45 min wait ended up being only 15 minutes at 6:30 on a Friday! It's a small space with very fast service, and Paul was so so friendly and didn't make me feel badly about my allergies! I also appreciate that the menu labels what is vegetarian. We got the burrata with peas and focaccia and my husband enjoyed the Prosciutto cheese skewer spiedini. The margherita the the perfect texture of thin crispy middle and chewy exterior crust. It's a bit salty and IMO could use a side of sauce! You can also build your own pizzas with any ingredients on the menu. The ricotta cheesecake with sour cherries and amaretto crumble was also excellent and my husband enjoyed the banana Nutella cake for breakfast the next day! read more

Jinny's Pizzeria - Margherita - yum! - Pizza Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Everything about Jinnys is perfect! From the food to the drinks to the staff! Unique pizza combinations that need no substitutions - and they really don't even allow them! I love this Newton Centre staple. The menu changes based on seasonal ingredients but there are a few constants - so there is always a reason to come back and try something new! read more

One of my favorite restaurants - the Maui waui pizza is a must. The staff are so friendly and make an effort to make everyone feel like a regular. Great spot. read more

Jinny's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I absolutely LOVE Jinny's pizza. They have delicious seasonal pie rotations and are always a hit

Not a ton of space inside, but they make up for it with great foods, staff and cocktails. Must try.

Terrific tasting pizza, the best I've found in the Boston area! I've become a frequent visitor. I only wish they were open more days of the week! read more

the food here was amazing and so was the service. very small restaurant but very cozy and the staff was super welcoming. you have to get the romano beans they were insane and the pizza was amazing too read more

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Transcendent. Divine. Scrumptious. Those were the words that floated around my grey matter as I sunk my teeth into each of the three pizzas we snagged from this gem of an establishment. Located smack in the middle of Newton Center, with a decent amount of street and off-street parking, Jinny's Pizzeria is a fairly new establishment but quite possibly the best addition to Newton... ever? Their Naples-style pizza is crisp, thin and yet chewy. It's wood-fired and there's a slight char. Their toppings are and specials are top-notch and include fancy ingredients like raclette cheese, and speck (an Italian dry-cured, smoked ham) - both of which are the stars of the Alpine Pizza ($18) where they mingle alongside some red onion and very thinly sliced potato. Yum! Their Formaggi pizza ($16) is also pretty epic, and features a great mix of different cheeses, including blue cheese - something not commonly found here in the US and yet oh so classically European. It's so damn good. Even their pepperoni pizza ($16) is great and generously topped with those delicious, greasy cups of meat heaven. You can add a side of Mike's Hot Honey on there for an extra buck and have yourself a religious experience... maybe. You can also try one of their two dippin' sauces for your pizza bones - at $2 a pop, you can either do their house-made, dill-centric ranch one or their North-end inspired cheese/chili oil based one. Both are tasty. Their menu also offers many other things - which I have yet to explore (but will) but try not to miss their roasted Brussels sprouts appetizer ($10) - they're beautifully roasted and joined by golden raisins, pine nuts and some chili. It makes great use of their wood-oven, which is the showpiece and the center of their kitchen. Jinny's is owned by the same peeps who also run the great Sycamore which is a few doors down from there and it's a very well oiled machine. The service is impeccable and the menu has specials and is somewhat seasonal which is a nice plus. All in all, this is quickly becoming one of my favs in the Boston-area. Only one thing to note for the team there: your takeout containers for the dippin' sauces leaked in transit - both did. Maybe rethink how you package those for takeout read more

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We seem to always have a craving for Jinny's Pizza at the same time as everyone else. It is not unusual to have to wait 1.5 -2 hours for a pizza takeout order. Luckily it is well worth the wait. All the pies we have tried to date has been mostly delicious. They do swap in new combos so will be looking forward to trying the new ones soon. read more

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We love it here. We like to start with the Spiedini (order by the piece) that's served with the best honey. First time to try the Carrot, Farro & Kale Salad, it's an excellent combination of flavors that includes pine nuts, pistachio, pomegranate, and ricotta... all a prelude to the fantastic pizza. Tonight we tried the McL'Oven... a combination of pepperoni, mushrooms, caramelized onions and mozzarella... really great, but I give the edge to the simplicity of the Pepperoni and Onion pie we had on our prior visit... the pepperoni they use is fantastic. Spiced Apple Tiramisu to share, a nice way to finish. Thanks to Matthew G. for his excellent service! VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED read more

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I was so ready to write this place off as all hype. I'd internalized the idea that to enjoy a pizza like this I'd have to return to Sicily. This has supplanted all other Pizza. I just can't have pizza anywhere else other than the beloved Harvard spot with the Palermo style pies. Might beat (for this style) NYC and I've been to the best of the best. A couple of really key areas Jinny's far exceeds everyone else in New England. 1. Sauce. I've not had sauce so perfectly balanced outside Sicily. You bite into the margarita and immediately it takes me to a little seaside takeout pizza place near Agrigento... 2. Size and topping balance. Modern Italian pies. The kind you'll actually eat in southern Italy. No overcrowded pizzas where ingredients are piled on at the expense of balance. The crust is near perfect but that's become table stakes in 2021. 3. Sticking to what they do well. Experimenting with seasonal ingredients to showcase the changing seasons and not to the detriment of their core lineup. If you exclusively romanticize big NY or New Haven style pies this might not do it for you (I love all styles even that Chicago pizza like thing). That said, the style of pie they produce is by far the dominant one in southern Italy and seemingly the hardest to replicate anywhere else. read more

Jinny's Pizzeria - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Yet another pizza-wannabe chain tying to cash in. Seems like no clue how to make or serve a real pizza. But the rich Newton folks who don't know how to cook but do know how to make a reservation, or order out, will probably whip out their big fat wallets, or credit cards for this slop. We ordered for pick up at 7:45pm and showed up on the dot to, hopefully, pick up our hot pizza and was told "sorry we are running behind," by overwhelmed teen working the front counter. When then finally texted us at 8:05pm saying "your order is ready, went in and took the pie home. It was cold and completely uncooked/raw inside. Entire pizza was a soggy, uncooked wet mess. We tried to revive by cooking it at home since it was a very expensive experiment. The flavor was not bad but below will get at Dominos---or out of the grocery freezer. Seriously, Jinny? Save your money. This place is all about a silly trendy brand and folks running it who don't know what they are doing... read more

Jinny's Pizzeria - If you show up at pick up time be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes for you uncooked pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

One of the most delicious pizzas I've ever had, and I'm a native New Yorker! The crust is incredible, as is the sausage & hot honey. Just wish it was a little less expensive & portion larger. read more

Super wonderful and personal service just like in all Dave's restaurants. Food was pretty good - here's what we had: Caesar salad - EAT THIS Spiedini- EAT THIS Artichoke dip - good bread, but probably wouldn't order again Pepperoni pizza - EAT THIS Smoky the pear - yummy, but couldn't really taste the pear Steak & Gorgonzola pizza - it was the special that night, could've had more steak and flavor Banana Nutella cake - dry and dense Apple tiramisu - yummy and not too sweet Cocktails were yummy. Cool bottled soda. read more

I love their creative menu. I had the Mexican Street corn pizza, which was delicious. I also enjoyed the olive oil rhubarb cake, and I had a smoked eggplant dip. I look forward to exploring the other menu options in the future. read more