Tarboosh

Regina seems to be kind of polarizing, so your tastes may vary, but it's some of my favorite pizza…read morein Boston, particularly when cooked right. It strikes a nice balance between crisp, but not burnt. Pizza has an appropriate amount of cheese, decent sauce, decent crust, etc. As far as the location, the North End Regina is the classic location. It's small, but comfortably lit. Service can admittedly vary depending on events at TD Garden, but once I'm seated, servers are prompt and friendly.

1 star First off,…read morethe pizza we received was super oily and I had to use about 10 napkins to make it edible. We ordered a pizza by phone during the St. Anthony Feast, and the woman who took our order was curt and rude from the start -- I chalked it up to the festival rush. But it got worse when we picked up. We paid $32 for a pizza and asked if we could sit inside to eat it and there were plenty of available tables. We were told no -- inside is table service only, and takeout means you take it and eat elsewhere. Fine, except there was nowhere to sit outside at the festival. When we asked about using one of their own outdoor tables (they had roughly 30, and it was 11:15am, 45 minutes before the festival even started, so the tables were empty), we were told those were reserved for table-service customers only. This was after we'd already spent $32 in their restaurant. Regina's has been around for 100 years, but somewhere along the way they stopped caring about basic hospitality. Paying customers with nowhere to eat their food shouldn't be treated as an inconvenience. We won't be back.

Steve the pizza connoisseur

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New York Pizza -Boston

3.1(362 reviews)

3.1 mi

Late night cheese pizza hit hard. Thin and crunchy and cheesy. Literally one of the best pizzas…read moreI've ever had.

The pizza here is so good! Perfect if you need a quick slice, and service is very fast. Classic…read moresetup with a counter at the front with tons of different kinds of pizza, and I guarantee you'll find something interesting. It's open until 3am on weekends, so it's a savior if you're out late and want something to eat before you head home. Employees were nice and we were able to dine in and recharge a little bit even though it was late!

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Upper Crust Pizzeria

3.3(534 reviews)

2.9 mi•Beacon Hill

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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Sal's Pizza

3.3(180 reviews)

3.2 mi•Downtown

I had Sal's Pizza for dinner with a friend from the Boston area. Their pizza was delicious, but…read moretheir restaurant could benefit from more seating and a self-serve parmesan cheese container.

Had a great quick bite here with friends! Sal's Pizza is famous for their massive slices, and they…read moredefinitely did not disappoint. The pizza was super cheesy, crispy, and huge-one slice is practically a full meal! It was a super chill and easy spot to sit down, grab some slices, and chat. Great value for money!

Sal's pizza menu board, Tremont Street, BOSTON

Pizza display!

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Sells pizza from across the street on Boston Common

Picco Pizza & Ice Cream

4.2(1.4k reviews)

2.9 mi•South End

WOW! Pep pizza was a HIT! Awesome service, great vibes, great food, great drinks. What else do you…read moreneed? Pizza - 8.7 (monster score)

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

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

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The Salty Pig

4.2(2.1k reviews)

2.5 mi•Back Bay

My coworkers and I had an amazing experience at The Salty Pig in Boston!…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and inviting. You can immediately tell this place takes pride in what they do, especially when you see the chefs in action. Watching them work with the freshly made dough and expertly handle the pizza oven added such a fun and authentic touch to the experience. The food was absolutely incredible. The pizza was hands down one of the best we've had--perfectly crisp crust, fresh ingredients, and full of flavor in every bite. We also ordered the cucumber salad, which was refreshing, light, and the perfect complement to the richness of the pizza. Everything about our visit felt thoughtfully done, from the quality of the food to the energy of the space. If you're in Boston and looking for a spot with amazing pizza, fresh ingredients, and a great vibe, The Salty Pig is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! We had just arrived to Boston and we were starving so I didn't take photos.

Heard the pork sausage pizza was to die for - highlighting the red peppers elevating the pizza from…read moreall others. Friendly host. Friendly service. fun and very casual atmosphere. This is the pork pate, Manchego cheese, olive charcuterie board. Perfection for dinner

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Pork pate, manchego cheese, olives

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Dirty Water Dough

4.0(674 reviews)

2.3 mi•Back Bay

Best pizza!!! A must stop in Boston. Also got a Greek salad with roast chicken, the chicken was…read morewarm and fresh and salad

i went to union station and here right afterward. union slice 4, smaller than dirty slice at 3.50…read moreand not heated up as well. the dirty had a floppier crust, which i really like.

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Union Park Pizza

4.6(286 reviews)

2.2 mi•Back Bay

Union park Pizza is such a great choice if you're out on newbury or ordering for pizza. The sauce…read moreis amazing and everything is made in house. Joe (the owner) is also incredibly kind and such a good vibe. Definetly check it out if in the area. I've worked at 4 pizza places so I'm hard to impress with pizza but they really met my expectations.

Soooo good. This is our new go-to spot whenever we're in the area. It's truly the perfect bite,…read moreespecially if you're walking/shopping on Newbury and are trying to figure out where to eat. The slices are huge, every single pizza that was coming out to other tables looked sooo good (we almost asked what the people to our right ordered), and the prices are comparable to anything else. It's also pizza which is a perfect food option to have on Newbury that doesn't require you to sit-down and spend a whole lot of time there.

Kitchen

Buffalo chicken slices, but they were cold tonight :(

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Summer day on Newbury

Santarpio's Pizza

3.9(1.7k reviews)

4.8 mi•East Boston

Santarpio's is one of the most famous pizza joints not just in Boston or in New England, but…read moreperhaps in all of America. It's legendary around these parts. Even though I was born and raised in the Boston area and have resided here for the entirety of my three decade long life, I've never had the original Santarpio's pizza until just now. I remember eating at their second location on Route 1 not long after it opened, but I thought it was just okay. Ever since then I've always thought to myself, "the original has gotta be better, right?" Well, my boyfriend and I finally made our way to the original Santarpio's on a Saturday a little after noon. The place isn't much to look at but was hopping for the weekend lunch rush with almost every table full, and we got put in what appeared to be one of the last available tables in the place. Our order was taken very quickly after sitting down. The menu is strictly pizza with around a dozen toppings to choose from and a handful of grilled meats. That's it. We ordered a pizza with garlic and hot peppers as well as a steak tip skewer. The steak tips were juicy and cooked nicely, but they tasted like they lacked seasoning or marinade so I had to sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. Of course, the pizza is what we were really there for and I can tell you that it checks all the boxes for a classic pizza. The crust is on the thinner, crispier side which I actually prefer. The pie as a whole had a great color and good flavor between the cheese, sauce and toppings. After experiencing it for myself, it's pretty easy to understand why Santarpio's is so highly regarded in the world of pizza. They stick to what they know and they execute it well.

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.

Barbecue Grill

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Meat Lovers!

Yvonne's

Great ambiance and cocktails…read more I did not want to kill the vibes by taking flash photography. Check out the place yourself!

Came back for the kimchi fried rice and the quality is no longer there. The rice isn't crispy and…read morethe pork is not that tender. The spicy miso martini was mid. We had to send back the crab beignets. It was so gross. Mushy hot seafood, battered and fried in the wrong temp since the oil was soaked in. They swapped it for the lobster raviolis which were better. Our server Jillian was amazing though. 5 stars for her, 2 stars for food, rounding to 3 stars.

The Tough And Honest Critic O.

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Azim M.

Elite 25

117

2 years ago

My family and I recently chose to try Tarboosh Pizza and Grill for takeout because we had a flight to catch, and we were really pleased with our experience. The service at Tarboosh was outstanding. The employees were attentive, pleasant, and efficient. The restaurant provides space for small groups. However, it is not suitable for large family gatherings. If you're arranging a large group dinner, you might want to consider takeaway or delivery. My family selected the Lamb Shawarma Plate and the Lamb Shawarma Roll Up with Saj Bread, which either did not disappoint. The lamb was delicate and savory, with a delicious blend of Middle Eastern flavors. The platter contained a big serving of well-seasoned rice, fresh salad, and warm pita bread. The accompanying garlic sauce was creamy and brought a nice zest to the dish. Overall, it was both enjoyable and well-balanced. The Lamb Shawarma Roll Up with Saj Bread. The saj bread was thin, somewhat crunchy, and made an excellent wrap for the delicious lamb shawarma. The roll-up had fresh vegetables, which provided a pleasant crunch and freshness to each bite. The lamb remained the star of the show, supported by fresh ingredients and zesty sauces. I finally ordered the Lamb Shawarma Roll Up. This roll-up, like the saj version, was filled with luscious lamb, fresh vegetables, and a delightful garlic sauce. The bread was soft and toasty, and it held all of the contents together well without becoming soggy. Each bite was a wonderful combination of flavors and textures, making the dinner pleasurable from beginning to end. Tarboosh Pizza and Grill provides wonderful service and delicious food, particularly the lamb shawarma. The sitting arrangement may not be comfortable for large families, but it is ideal for smaller groups or takeout. If you enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine, I highly recommend Tarboosh. read more

Zoe S.

8 years ago

The manakish was good.Probably the best one in MA. But the stuff aren't always friendly.I would say not staffs just the old gentleman.It's hard to communicate with him.He also likes to make extra sale.So even though you are done with your order he is still insisting with offers :) Other than that its cool,cozy place and good food. read more

Mahmoud E.

9 years ago

Tarboosh it's simply the best middle eastern place in boston everything they have is fresh and home made and they are using the best ingredients in the market just like luxury restaurant and even better and they do things the way it supposed to be with a lot of knowledge and experience thanks for having this place here in boston. read more

Farah A.

11 years ago

This is the best restaurant in MA I love the food "all kind". Everything is fresh the Hummus, garlic sauce, chicken, falafel and salads NOTHING IS FROZEN. I highly recommend everyone who wants to try Mediterranean food to go to Tarboosh. P.s they do catering for universities and events read more

Caroline K.

5 years ago

The owner screamed at a woman on the street for no reason. He was misogynistic and intimidating - not a good look. Would never eat here and support a man that can scream at a woman like that. read more

Kholoud S.

8 years ago

My favorite Mediterranean food around Boston area fresh made to order from falafel to shawarma, yummy traditional pies, salads, mix grill you won't be disappointed read more

Orly H.

10 years ago

In advanced we ordered. A pizza which was very good. Then we found out there is a falafel served. The falafel was excellent. Well come back soon read more

12 years ago

Amazing bread! This pizza is our local favorite.

Tarboosh - pizza - Updated August 2026

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