Great pizza always plenty of toppings and a great crust. Their pizza is classic. Got white pizza cheese and pepperoni. None to greasy

Amazing! Came here for authentic Italian food and pizza for a birthday celebration. Our server, Kim, was amazing! I write this review while still here-that's how great the experience was. The decor is very cool and both the food and service are excellent. read more

First of all where do I BEGIN. I LOVE this place and I will say it again, I LOVE THIS PLACE. The staff here is amazing, the drinks are amazing and just the atmosphere itself is amazing. My boyfriend and I have been coming to this restaurant for the past 3 years and I don't regret it at all. I wish I could post the videos I've taken here just to show a little more but this place is everything. COVID really messed things up because I am dying to go back and eat there food. Not gonna lie, they give you a hot bread and oil when you get there and let me tell you.... AMAZING. If I could buy just the oil, I would. Amazing service,/amazing people! You also get a lot of food for the amount you spend. 10/10 recommend and I won't stop going to this place. read more

Polcari's Restaurant - Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken. A Bacon and Chicken pizza - Pizza Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

This is the best Polcari because in my opinion it is in the right location! it is fun and has a lot of personality and lots of people dine there, families and friends. If you ever in the area must try! read more

Polcari's Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

Servings are so old school family Italian sized it's amazing! Delicious pasta, pizza and drinks

It was our first time coming here and will be our last. My brother in law highly recommended this place, especially for their bread and dip. He must have been high off his mind when he ate here, but food was not as good as he spoke of. First off, we sat down at 7:40pm and within 5 minutes we had our waitress introduce herself and she took our drinks. She came back right away with a booster for my son and drinks and bread and poured dipping sauce after. We ate the bread, talked, ate, and ate and ate... Only to realize 20 mins passed and we had not even ordered our food yet and our waitress never came by or passed us (Mind you, it was not busy). I had to call over, I believe, the manager to take our order. she was quick and diligent. As soon as the manager took our order, the waitress came over, asked if we were all set, and walked away. It took another 20 minutes for our appetizer to arrive. We got steamed mussels. It was good, but should not have taken 20 minutes to arrive. Then we got our food fairly quickly after. My mother just moved here from CT and loves pasta so I wanted her to be impressed. She ordered Seafood Fra Diavolo (her favorite pasta). I ordered Veal Parm with linguine pasta. She took one bite and I heard a crunch crunch. It must have been sand from the mussels and clams. I told her to return it and get the Shrimp fra diavolo instead but she was paranoid someone would spit in her food for pissing them off even though i reassured her they will not do that. I tried her dish and the sauce was good despite the sand, but she said compared to all the other Fra Diavolo she has tried being it her fave dish, this was the worst. There was not enough sauce, sandy, and not spicy at all. My veal.. Let's just say I took a bite, my son took a bite, my mom took a bite and I took the rest to go. It was crispy, but dry. Pasta was very bland and not enough sauce. I had to chug down water because it was so dry. It took us only 15 minutes, MAX 20, to finish all our food. We were kind of rushed at this point because it took so long for the food to come out and my son was going nuts. I had to find someone to find our waitress for our check because after she dropped our food off and asked how everything was, she disappeared again. She came with the check, took my food to pack and did not show up for another 15 minutes. She did offer a complimentary ice cream for my son which calmed him down and that was sweet of her. I really REALLY wanted to leave zero tip because we left the restaurant AT 9PM really annoyed. But I work in a gratuity based job and I used to be a waitress as well so I know it is tough. But honestly, nothing against the sweet waitress, she may have been new, but as a waitress you really need to pay better attention to your clients. They go out to eat and have a good time. But when it ends up being a waiting game over half the night, people are going to leave unhappy. I wish she acknowledged even once and said she was sorry she hasn't shown her face or done her job because she was backed up or something, anything. Summarize: Food is not worth $60 bucks for steamed mussels and 2 entrees. Wait time was ridiculous. Very poor customer service other than the woman who took our order. The bread and dip is just bread and dip (olive oil, paprika, other herbs and spices). Worst money spent in years. I apologize, but I need to be honest. Won't be back again and will not recommend. I wish you guys the best. read more

Polcari's Restaurant - Steamed mussels were pretty good. - Pizza Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

Just a review for the bar and Regina's Pizza take out! Ordered as soon as we got inside, no line for take out (Friday night so restaurant was pretty busy and groups of people were waiting) and probably took about 15 minutes for 2 large pizzas. Waited at the bar and got some beer super quick, seats opened up for 4 of us, so quick and easy dinner pre-road trip to the lake house in NH. And the pizza was super delicious!! read more

The interior was very good and I honestly felt at home I give 2 stars to that but the food was a little more on the no good side, I ordered the meat ball sandwich and was actually quite disappointed, the fries were old and soggy and the meatball sandwich had little to no flavor, 1 star on the food read more

Went in a group of 9. Originally was 6 and they were fine about changing reservation 2X within an hour before. I got tagliatelle bolognese and it was great. Can't wait to get it again. Was told by others the pizza and veal was very good. The side salads were mixed greens and pretty big. Waitress was nice. And they have Spinoni! Not many Italian restaurants do anymore. Overall, Very happy. read more

Food was good. Our server was nice but not great. My favorite moment was when another server was bumped into my another patron and dumped salad all over me. I was covered including salad in my shirt. A lot of salad. The server never said a word, never asked if I was okay, never brought more napkins. The other patrons were amazed by that also. The poor lady that caused the situation accidentally was mortified, but the server could have cared less. They didn't even clean up the floor which was covered with the dropped salad. I won't be back ..... read more

If I could choose 0 stars I would have. Terrible customer service from their manager tonight. Tried to order a sit down dinner for myself and then take home a pizza for my kids, the manager said she couldn't do that because "the server wouldn't get the tip on the pizza." And then she said it was against MA law. I even offered to have my wife call the pizza in separately but she wouldn't allow it. I left and went to another area restaurant and they more than happy to service the order. Polcari's needs a new manager. read more

Best of both worlds ..Regina's pizza and Italian food. Every Tuesday is kids night "kids eat free with purchase" and they have face painting and ballon artist. We have become regulars here and Ellis is our waitress and is fantastic read more

Horrible Lunch ! First of the sever said they have no bread to serve even though their suppose to be famous for their specialty olive oil . She didn't even apologize or offer anything in its place . I ordered garlic which I had to pay for .. not good .. I ordered chicken Parmesan it's was awful, dry definitely frozen and the bread crumbs were yellow and gross . My husband ordered Veal Parmigiana that was okay but he felt sick after eating it . We didn't complain and we ate most of it because we were starving after traveling all day . It's was lunch time and there was no one in the restaurant at all, that should of tipped us off and we should of just gone somewhere else. We will never return. No one should eat here. read more

Great food as always, was seated in the lounge. Unfortunately the place is looking more and more abandoned. It truly needs a professional cleaning. The floors, the table bottoms, the floor underneath the bar sink is disgusting. Wow looking around and is just too much to mention. I live right next to this establishment and it really bothers me that I can't give it 5 stars. read more

I've been to Polcari's more times than I'd like to admit in the past year, mainly because I'm supposed to be eating less carbs. The portions here are incredible. My girlfriend can easily get 3 meals out of 1 entree; I on the other hand view each entree as a challenge. A challenge that leaves me very uncomfortable afterwards. I mainly stick with their low carb options: Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Picatta, Chicken Florentine, Fettucine Alfredo, etc. My favorite is the Chicken Florentine (chicken breast topped with spinach and mozzarella); Kristina likes the Chicken Picatta (chicken breast, garlic sauce, capers). Every entree I've ordered has come with 2 large chicken breasts, because having 1 large breast would be hella awkward. I've used the online ordering on their website every time. I've only run into one issue where they gave my order to somebody else by mistake and it took an hour for them to remake my original order. In that situation, the manager refunded my entire order. Some people would go on Yelp to rant and rave that they made one mistake. I'd rather focus on how well they handled the situation. My only suggestion would be to offer more protein-centric options like steak and salmon. Then again, it wouldn't be the North Shore if it wasn't primarily Chinese and Italian restaurants. All orders come with a loaf of bread and olive oil dipping sauce because carbohydrates are a drug. read more

This is where my boyfriend of 4 years and I had our first date, so admittedly this place has kind of a special spot in my heart. But even stepping back and looking at it semi-objectively, I can say that Polcari's is a pretty damn good place to eat. The pasta dishes are really respectable, even though the prices are a bit on the high side. The last one I recall getting was a meat ravioli in a cream sauce that was pretty tasty. When we go there we usually end up getting the pizza, which is DELICIOUS. Our favorite is the Capricciosa, which is loaded with tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, and prosciutto. The crust is moderately thick, crisp, and just slightly charred - honestly not what I usually go for in a pizza, but these ones are really good. Also, it's worth noting that the bread and spicy dipping oil they give you at the start of your meal is delicious. The bread is freshly-baked, warm, and crusty, and the oil is flavorful with just a little bit of bite. If you really like it, they even sell bottles of the oil that you can take home. The one more... hmm... "constructive" thing I'll say about Polcari's is that the service is iffy. Some of our servers have been positively outstanding, while others seem to check in with all the frequency of Halley's Comet. Even still, this place comes highly recommended - and don't even think about going to Bertucci's or Carrabba's when this is MUCH better, and it's right down the road from both of them. read more

Dan was the best server ever. The food was incredible, & atmosphere was peaceful. Highly recommended - LABOLGGLOBAL.com

Food was awesome. Came out fast and portions are large. Great for a group but it's on Route 1 in Saugus so getting there is a hassle.

Every time I come here the service is beyond crap! The staff disappears all the time. The cooks out back must be quite entertaining because the waiters can never be found out front. If you are thirsty and need another drink you are better off going to the bathroom and grabbing a glass from the sink. The food is mediocre. The bread is almost always stale. I typically go there for the Regina pizza. Customers are better off getting takeout. Perhaps they should hire adults and stop hiring pissy teenage brats who think they shit ice cream because there HS drama is "like" way more important than your appetizer that has been sitting under the heat lamp in the kitchen for the past 15 minutes. When we stop there (which is rare) we are quickly reminded of how shitty the service is. read more

So i come here all the time and love it. I usually get the fet alfredo and this time i wanted to try something different. I was ordering take out and when I called a lady picked up and i told her i wanted to get takeout so she laughed and told me to hold on, then another lady came to the phone. I ordered the chx parm and instead of the pasta and red sauce on the side i asked if my chicken can have the red sauce but on my pasta i wanted fetticini sauce. The lady told me it was going to be around 30 dollars. i asked why and she told me she had to charge me for the sauce. So your telling me im going to have to pay and extra 10 dollars for sauce. its usually and 18 dollar meal. i told her i was all set so i went to the cheescake and got a better meal for less. read more

Polcari's Restaurant - Chicken parm, two huge pieces !!!!!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

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Normally I don't like to review places based on the service, but I had the most negative experience that I have ever had while eating out at a restaurant...ever. My friend and I were meeting for dinner here last night. She got there before I did, and was seated. She sat for 10 minutes before I got there and no one approached her. Fine- maybe they were waiting until I got there. Asking her if she wanted a drink while she waited would have been nice. When I got there, we sat for an additional 15 minutes before anyone came over- and only because I stood up and looked around for someone. Mostly, we didn't mind being left alone- we were catching up and our menus were closed. But someone should have come over and at least greeted us! Our server came over and asked if we wanted some drinks and some bread. We ordered 2 bottled beers & yass please to some bread. When she came back with our drinks, we put in an order for the Mozzarella Triangles. She came back with those very quickly- less than 5 minutes. She then asked us if we were ready to order dinner. We said we weren't, and she told us "Not a problem! I'll come check later." In total seriousness, she came back every 2 to 3 minutes after that asking what we wanted to order, if we were going to order, should she take our menus...! She was not happy with us- and we couldn't really figure out why. She seemed very nice and understanding of us up until this point...So we ordered some more appetizers, gave her our menus, and ordered 2 more bottled beers. She came back with 2 beers, one of which was half empty! HALF EMPTY. I was like, oh, this one must have spilled or something- and I tried to hand it back to her, and she said "nope. I saw him open it myself" and walked away from the table. Um, Ok. Even if that were true- why would you serve your customer a half empty bottles beer? I took a sip of it, and it was of course flat, so I tried to wave her down to bring me another one. She wouldn't make eye contact with us, and just left the area. We couldn't find anyone else for a solid 5 minutes. At this point, I'll pay for the stupid beer, but bring me a fresh one that I can enjoy! We finally brought it over to the hostess, who apologized and said she would bring us a new one. Then our server comes running back to our table with the half empty beer and asked me, "so, what do you want me to do with this?" I said, "I'm not drinking this- it's not full and its flat! I would just like you to bring me a new one." She brings over a capped beer, holds it in front of my face, takes her bottle opener out of her pocket and holds that in my face, and said, "okkkkk. WATCH me open your beer myself." Then she slammed the beer on the table and walked away. We asked for the manager, who told us she was sorry for the servers behavior, and would send someone else over to take care of us. Since we didn't order anything else, all our new server had to do was bring us our check, which was full price. I do feel bad for ragging on a restaurant based on it's service- because it's not necessarily everyone else's fault that she was having a terrible night- but I don't go out to eat to be made fun of, I don't go out to eat so my server can treat me like garbage, and I don't go out to eat to pay for beers that aren't fresh and full. We won't ever go back. read more

I can't stop raving about Polcari's! Four years ago my boyfriend and I decided to go out on our first date, the closest place was Polcari's. We went in and had amazing service and delicious food. Two weeks ago he reserved the same booth and proposed to me there. Our waitress, Nicole, helped keep his secret throughout the night and was by far the best waitress we've ever had anywhere! We can't wait to go back and might have to book our rehearsal dinner with them! This spot will always be a favorite for us, we recommend it to everyone! Thank you for helping make the experience 10x more magical! read more

Got a pepperoni pizza was delicious plenty of cheese & Roni crust was crispy pizza is very filling read more

Polcari's Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Saugus, Massachusetts

Just another Italian Restaurant. We tried eggplant parm and veggie pizza. Nothing bad to say about it but nothing too spectacular about the food either . The servers were friendly and the place is huge. Good for catching up with friends or meeting with your family. Can definitely accommodate big parties.. Can get a little pricey but definitely a 3.5 star restaurant ! read more

I love Polcari's for all it's tackiness and loud patrons, . It's definitely a family place with plenty of birthday events. Manfriend's own family used to drag him here a lot growing up. The waitstaff is sweet and handles crowded nights well. I've had my orders messed up a handful of times but they were always very apologetic and rushed to fix it (forgotten soup, mixed up salad request, forgotten drink.) While we don't come here expecting a 5-star experience, we do expect delicious bread and spicy oil, yummy pasta sauce, giant portions, and reasonable prices. Don't try seafood entrees here, it gets overcooked easily. Do try the calamari, sausage cavatappi, and chicken parm (it should automatically come with a doggy bag. this thing is huge!) read more

Food was so so but the service was impeccable. I believe the servers name was Matt. Do yourself a favor and ask for him. I did not care for the shrimp scampi but other seemed very happy with there dishes. Tuesday seems to be kids night. Fantastic balloon maker and very entertaining. read more

I've lived in the general "North of Boston" area for nearly 15 years and I made my first visit to Polcari's a few weeks ago. And I have to admit that I didn't go for Polcari's food but for the Pizzaria Regina pizza they serve. The pizza was fantastic, well done, and had awesome fresh topping that tasted great. We were very happy with our pizza. The crust was fantastic, crispy and chewy in all the right ways. The bread we were served before we ordered was slightly stale. Service was.... Okay. We were there on a Sunday afternoon and they clearly had their B-team off the bench. Anyway, the waitress was okay, if absent. Of course, how attentive shoudl a waitress be for a table that ordered a pizza? From what I could tell, most of the other tables had pizza as well. I wouldn't go out of my way to go here again, there are other places I can get Regina's pizza closer to home. Since I rarely go out for Italian (why go out for something that won't be as good as what I can make at home?) this would be on the bottom of my "Places to go for Italian" list. I would order pizza to go if I were on my way past here. read more

I don't know what all the complaining about Polcari's is. Yeah, it's a chain...so it's obviously not going to be mama's home cooking...unless someone perfected cloning. But the prices are reasonable for the large portions you get and the service is really good. I ordered a side order of meatballs and an eggplant rolaltini (from the app menu) and I had to take most of it home, it was that big. My fiance ordered the stuffed mushrooms from the app menu and the tuscan ravioli (which were delicious), but again, he took most of it home. The food was good - not the best, but good enough for what I paid for it. And I'm Italian, if that means anything. read more

So, where to begin with this place? I had it forced down my throat by family for years. The pizza is somewhat yummers. Everything else is blech. All their pasta dishes are so oily to the point of being completely inedible. My friends Tomass y Reginaldo (shout out!) were visiting from P-Town last year and I took them here after a football game. Anyhoo, while waiting for our meal to arrive, we step outside to vape. When, OMG, a RAT runs out of the restaurant. Yes... a RAT! A big one. Probably the biggest I've ever seen and I rode the subway in NYC for many years. Squeaking and squealing. The thing hides in the bushes just outside the front door. We watch as a busboy and hostesses/waitresses chase the critter with a broom and a trash bag, trying to capture it. That was enough for us. We went inside, paid for our meal and left without eating. Went to another restaurant. read more

The first thing I wanted when I got off the plane at Logan was east coast pizza. I'm sick of crap pizza in SF and asked my dad to stop at the first place on Rte. 1 where I could get pizza. So, we rolled in Polcari's--at 10:45pm on a Wednesday. Nobody is around at the register or in the restaurant. So, I bat my eyelashes at the bartender and ask if there's any way I could still get some pizza. He told me the kitchen was closed. I asked again, getting somewhat desperate, but was given the same answer. I stormed out grumpy and disenchanted. Fast forward two days later--we watch the Celtics kick Philly's ass at the whatever-corporate-bullshit-name-it's-being-called-now Garden and I still felt a whole in my life due to lack of pizza. On the way back home, we stopped here, at 10:45pm. But, it was a Friday---I could get pizza! Unfortunately, our order took forever and, when we got our pizza, it was lukewarm. During that time, we watched the bar scene--which just made me glad I moved away from here. It seems like they have no notification system, that the pizza gets made and just sits in the kitchen forever and there's nobody committed to bringing them out to the customers. But, in the end, it was pretty good pizza and, for the time being, satisfied my pizza craving. read more

First thing I noticed was the awesome Fiestaware used here. Love that. Second, the bread and dipping oil. Yum. I ordered the Mediterranean pizza. Seriously? Best pizza I've had ever! Crispy flat crust was perfect and it had both green and black olives. I did a little happy dance when I found capers on my pie too. I might have to make this my new place for pizza take-out. My boyfriend got the Chicken Florentine and a side of meatballs, but ended up canceling the meatballs because there was NO way he could finish even the chicken dish. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was great! read more

My only complaint about Polcari's is that the food's too good to stop eating, even if you're overly stuffed. First came the rolls and olive oil. As usual, it's difficult to not eat these without stopping. We started with the antipasto appetizer and it was oh so delicious, but maybe it's cause I'm a sucker for cold cuts. For an entree, I had the bolognese lasagna. At this point, I was too uncomfortable to further eat, but I pushed on to only be able to eat 1/4 of my dish. My other two friends ordered a Margherita pizza. I had a slice myself, and it just made me melt into my seat. Our server was an Italian guy, muscular and intimidating, yet very nice and humorous. Oh by the way, our Sam Oktoberfests went very well with everything we ate. read more

We were in town for a soccer tournament and the restaurant accommodated us last minute. Food was great, service excellent (our waitress went above and beyond) and location was convenient. Thank you so much for taking good care of our group! Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I like the food here, I really do. But the service is somewhat lacking. Our server had the requisite charm and speed, but something was off. I think it boiled down to the fact that I ordered goat cheese on my pizza, and was told that they didn't have it. I told the server that I had seen it on the menu moments earlier, and he argued with me. I finally, stuck my finger on said ingredient on the menu, and he looked at me doubtfully, saying he'd check if they had it. A server should know the menu. I understand completely if the person is new and has to ask, but arguing with the customer is not very cool. The pizza, while not having that same je ne sais quoi of Regina's, was still quite tasty, and I'll come back. Oh, and my martini was just ok. EDIT: Went back again. Our babyfaced server spilled Coke all over my partner. This wouldn't have been a big deal, but she didn't seem too bothered by the fact that he was soaked and sticky (hint: an "I'm sorry" would have sufficed). She screwed up our order and pretty much ignored us. Polcari's has great pizza; like, really great pizza. But the service sucks. Obviously I'm either a slave to the pie or a total masochist, because I'll most likely return. read more

One of my favorite Italian eateries. Polcari's has seen better days It has gone down a bit. Menu changes, Price increases. Gone are the MA's Cavatappi, Tuscan Ravioli & the Chicken Penne Pesto....Very Sad.... Polcari's Signature Antipasto Platter is A MUST...! My Picks: Chicken Parmesan, Baked Four Cheese Penne, read more

My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner today my wife ordered chicken piccata was adequate I ordered vessel cutlet parmesan not only was it not real veal but tasted like cardboard WILL NEVER GO back for the $70. we paid wasn't worth 35. read more

I have been going here for I don't know how many years. First of all, the dipping oil is ridiculously good. It is infused with so much garlicky goodness that they provide a mouthwash dispenser in the bathroom. I have a hard time coming here and getting anything except for pizza. In my opinion, this location is better for pizza than even the original Pizzeria Regina in the North End. And if you're especially lucky, Wellington will have made your pizza (the man has talent.) And don't forget to save some of the dipping oil for your pizza crust. On the rare occasion that I do not get pizza here, it is cheese ravioli for me, which is quite good. The ravioli is stuffed full of ricotta which is nice and dry, just as it should be. read more

Our family has gone to Polcari's a few times this year and each visit was a good experience. This is classic Italian family dining. They have all the basics and have a few twists of their own. At the end of your meal you will also be impressed by the value when you get the bill. We made the mistake of going to the Olive Garden last week with another family, their idea. It was awful and that doesn't even include the hour plus wait to be seated. If anyone drives past Polcari's to get to the Olive Garden they need their head examined. Of course the bonus of Polcari's is that it is also Pizzeria Regina. I challenge anyone to not enjoy the St. Anthony pizza. Eat in or take out, it is one of the best pies in the region. read more

It was a Friday, humidity was dripping like the waterfalls at Niagara. Traffic moving like the lava at Etna. My assignment, pick up my buddy John from Logan and return him safely to Portsmouth. ok, now I haven't been to the airport in awhile, but was pleased to find the cell parking lot! good idea. ok, I gather the goods and head up Rt 1. Polcari's was suggested. No problem. Know of it, used to live in Malden, Medford awhile ago, so sure! 7 pm Fri night, no problem getting a table Food: Italian so you know the score. Wine: house carafe worked nicely, and inexpensive way to get 4 glasses. Overall: 4 out of 5. read more

I was surprised by how good it was. Much better than the Olive Garden. I got the chicken parm and the two chicken breasts were HUGE. Two people could share the plate. On Tuesdays kids eat free, which was a pleasant surprise. We ordered the mozarella triangles for an appetizer and they had pesto sauce which was very tasty. I am not a fan of the oil dipping sauce that they provide with the bread. It is too spicy. Carrabas dipping sauce is much better. The service was not the greatest. I had to wait awhile to get a refill for my water. I would go again to try more pasta dishes. read more