Great spot for some different and fun pizza options. Service is extremely friendly and we were able to sit outside to enjoy the warm weather. Food and portions were very good. I really enjoyed the chicken c'za pizza, the perfect choice if you can't decide between a pizza or a salad. Crust and toppings are quality. I would absolutely come back. Worth a try for sure! read more

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Pretty solid pizza lunch spot! We had a refreshing arugula salad with watermelon and feta, the portobello mushroom pizza, and a rich, warm hazelnut brownie. All of it was tasty and a good portion for a group of three. The pizza is a thicker bar pie style with lacey edges instead of crust which I dig. Service was friendly, they just forgot my mom's tea, and the space is clean and casual. Will return to try more pizzas! read more

Za - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

We had a large family gathering and were pleased to secure a table for 12 here. It's a very casual place- lots of takeout and some basic tables for dining in. This is creative pizza at its best. I've had pizzas with unlikely ingredients which often aren't great but not here. Amazing variety and lots of creative pizzas that taste great. I loved the Wild Mushroom with caramelized onions, potato cream, gruyere, mozzarella, parmesan and thyme and also the Buffalo Chicken Za- grilled chicken, hot sauce, caramelized onions, roasted red pepper, sweet onion, mozzarella, cheddar and scallion. The group also enjoyed the Asparagus Za, Old School Potato Za and the Grilled Chicken Za. They have a nice choice of reds and white wines, and beers. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Za - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

A classic za za. Liked how the inside decor was cozy and the service was quick as it was not very busy on a Monday night. Me and my acquaintance ordered the buff chick za side of ranch of course. And it was lovely! However I was not too particular of the cheese selection but the crispy crust and creamy ranch helped immensely. I'd go back read more

Za - Buffalo Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Oh, the pizza we ate! Oh, the salad so great! With a waiter so kind, we just couldn't wait! The place was all empty--just us in the room, But that didn't stop us from munching--ka-boom! The salad? Delicious! So crisp and so bright, We gobbled it up--what a leafy delight! The pizza? Quite tasty, though not very grand, Not Neapolitan, not finely hand-planned. The toppings were fun--chicken, broccoli too, But oh! The crust? It got soggy--boo hoo! The cheese pie was fine, just a regular fare, Not the best, not the worst--just a pizza out there! But oh, the best part? The man with a grin, An old, friendly server--so warm from within! He made us feel welcome, he made us feel right, He'd be the best reason to come back one night! And look at the ceiling--oh, what do we see? Some pigs hanging up there as fun as can be! Once there was one in Kendall, now gone, it's true, But this is the original, still standing for you! So would we come back? Oh yes, we might, For pizza, for pigs, and for service so bright! read more

Great pizza Try their potato pizza, it's amazing. All of the other pizzas taste great. If you don't feel like cooking, they also do a great takeout business. read more

Really good pizza and wonderful salads. Comfortable and nice wait staff. Love there salads.

We've been ordering their pizzas and salads for years now through DoorDash and always get well packaged, delicious food. One busy Friday night we were waiting longer than usual. When I called to check on the order, the manager Colleen was super nice and honest and admitted they somehow lost our ticket. I'm in the industry and I know mistakes happen. What matters is what is done to fix the mistake. They rushed our order along and sent me a giftcard to dine-in. I took my daughter here for lunch earlier today to use our giftcard and we had a wonderful experience! We were lucky to have the whole place to ourselves. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was good as always! While they're called Za and their pizza is awesome, it's their fresh and delicious salads that really keep me coming back. read more

Za - Crisp Iceberg Lettuce , Tomato , Red Onion and Grated Carrot Salad (I subbed Ricotta Salata for Blue Cheese) - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

The diced beet salad and the butternut squash pizza were both simply delicious. Fresh, tasty, and light ingredients on the pizza. Loved it!

Avocado salad is one of their best offerings. Mushroom za and chicken broccoli za are my favorites.

You wait outside a bit, for take-out on a weeknight. It was nice out though- and it seemed like a good ambiance for the outdoor diners as well. I enjoyed the potato salad with fresh crunchy cucumber and veggies on top- it was a good combo of flavors. The pizza is a different style than I'm used to- which I believe is more common in Massachusetts. It's kind of a pan pizza that's slightly thicker, and that is fully crisp and buttery outside, rather than having a crust. I liked it- the fresh ingredients are definitely noticeable! read more

Za - Cucumber potato salad, cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

First time is last time. Sunday 5/19/2024. Our entire party was served when the waiter real my was forgotten and told me it would be out in 10 minute. I left after it did not come out in 30 minute and everyone at my table was done eating. read more

We love coming here with our kids. Their pizzas are tasty and crispy. Full of flavor. Their salads are also a must!

My boyfriend and I have gotten take out from here twice since the pandemic happened. From a COVID / safety perspective, they do a great job. You wait outside and someone (with a mask) comes out and asks for your name. They grab your order and bring it out. If you paid online, you're all set! In the two separate times, we have gotten the Drumlin Farm's Arugula Salad (which was good but small for the price), the Mac N' Cheese Za (delicious, if you love caramelized onions and mac n cheese, this is your pizza), Old School Potato (I really enjoyed this one, however it is a bit bland, maybe because the potatoes aren't seasoned?), Beef Bomb (this was good, but not my favorite. It was loaded with a lot, but all you could really taste was the hot cherry peppers), and the "Wild" Mushroom Za (delicious, I wish there was more mushrooms, but this was a great pizza). This place makes great pan pizzas that are meant for 1-2 people (per pizza), and they're amazing leftover, so we always get extra! If you're looking for pizza with good quality ingredients and nice folks who are being safe, then this is your place! read more

Za - Mac N Cheese Za, Wild Mushroom Za, Beef Bomb, Old School Potato Pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

I always look forward to the pizzas from Za's. So unique and flavorful. The beef bomb is definitely my favorite but also enjoy the spicy chicken and chorizo pizzas as reliable second favorites. For salads, I love the cucumber salad - it includes potato salad which adds so much flavor. Staff has always been friendly but I mostly get the pizzas to go. read more

Not your typical pizza and not your typical toppings. Locally farm sourced seasonal ingredients contribute to their rotating menu. So you will find atypical bases like potato puree! Ordered the beef bomb pizza which had a lot going on, but came together really well. Love their Avo and black bean salad which is piled with fresh diced tomatoes, onions and cheese - topped with sour cream and crushed tortillas (no leafy greens here). Highly recommend you save room for dessert - they have some of the best pie slices around! read more

Za - Beef Bomb - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Ordered GF pizza and 2 salads for take out - great!! The Cesar salad even has full Anchovies on top- which I would've asked to hold but more so as FYI to others and the avocado salad is to die for all on its own!! I highly recommend this place for salads & pizza - sorry no pictures as we were starving. read more

We ordered take out last Friday because they were fully booked seating outside. We ate here few years ago when they first opened. We ordered the same food which were the potato pizza and beet salad. It's surprisingly so good that just like the first time we ate there. It means they keep up the quality of food for these years. We will be back whenever we are at the neighborhood. read more

Mushroom pizzas are delicious. Friendly waitstaff and great service. Always a nice experience at Za in E. Arlington.

The best, and most creative, pizzas in Arlington and environs. The crust is substantial with significant chew and just the right smidge of crunch. Their toppings are lovely. read more

George, the waiter, provides timely and courteous service. The pepperoni and mushroom pizza and the beet salad were very good. Eating outside is enjoyable. Although parking is not great, the food is well worth it. Strongly recommend Za. read more

MUST TRY! This is a gem in the neighborhood! Great pizzas for very reasonable price. Ingredients were fresh and the staff was very polite. - PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM - They must have soaked the garlics in olive oil or something before roasting...they just taste awesome! - BEEF BOMB - Love the combination of everything especially the Hot Cherry Pepper! I'll be back to try other pizzas! read more

Great food. Definitely recommend people try the Portobello Mushroom Vegetarian pizza. They have other vegetarian options as well. I can't speak about the ambiance as I ordered takeout. read more

Za beckons you in from the street. Like, you want her to go on, to explain...to finish her name (only one syllable? two letters? Such a tease!) and let you in through the magic curtains already. I decided to go for it when I read that they had a special Gala apple pizza with apple butter, cheddar cheese, sweet onions, sage and toasted pumpkin seeds/pepitas. The apple butter made the cross a little soggier than I was hoping for but it was a pleasant adventure. The dessert list, with a goat cheese chocolate cake, really intrigued me but I didn't go there. Not on the first date. Four stars not necessarily for the pizza but for the potential: a bit of creativity is much appreciated. read more

Za - Gala Apple and Cheddar pizza - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Menu's the same for lunch as for dinner, but this spot is open for lunch daily which is more than you can say for many a restaurant. The chalkboard specials sounded absolutely amazing, so that's where we made our selections. * Kimball Farm's Tomatoes & Basil, Lourdes' Burratine, Reduced Balsamic & EVOO $8.00 Burratine? Sounds similar to burrata... could it be the same thing in a different size, like how there are different names for fresh mozzarella of different shapes or sizes? Our server described it as mozzarella on the outside and marscapone on the inside. Yes! It was creamy thick marscapone center with a familiar tender mozz exterior, plus fresh mini juicy heirloom tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil... I was happy. Great start! Okay, pizza time! * Kimball Farm's Corn, Potato Puree, Smoked Bacon, Sweet Onions, Mozz, Thyme, Scallions $11.50 * Figs, Gorgonzola, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Garlic, White Truffle Oil and Parsley $11.00 The pizzas came out hot and crispy thin crusts with plenty of toppings. The crusts were not just crispy on the edges, but even below the toppings where things usually get a bit soft. * Ginger + Verrill Farm's Blueberry Creme Brulee w/Fresh Whipped Cream $6 The creme brulee was a great portion; much deeper than other more expensive & more shallow ones I've eaten before. The bruleed top is where I sensed the ginger, while a nice pool of blueberry sauce hung out at the bottom of the dish. The creme brulee was nice and light. A touch eggier than normal, which is probably why it reminded my friend of a Chinese egg dessert (dun dan), but still tasty. We had great service here; she even checked on the level of my hot water! read more

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I stopped by here last night by myself for dinner. The reason that I picked Za was simply because of its name. It's what my wife and I call pizza normally and so I figured it was somewhere that I should try. Za sits right on Massachusetts Ave and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is roped off from the sidewalk and there were 4 tables out there. Inside they have a good bit more seating along with a chalkboard menu that lists their specials (they also give it to you on paper.) For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the beef bomb. It consisted of ground organic grass fed Massachusetts beef, caramelized onions, sweet onions, mushroom, hot cherry pepper, scallion, Parmesan and mozzarella. The pizzas here at Za are fairly small (10") but should be enough to feed a single person. That was definitely the case with mine as it was absolutely loaded up with toppings. The beef on it was nice, tasted good and when combined with the white sauce of the pizza actually reminded me of a biscuit gravy. The caramelized onions and sweet onions provided some sweetness to the pie while the cherry peppers added that needed spice. These specific cherry peppers were actually very hot and I wished that there was one on every piece. The toppings, cheese and sauce on the pizza were great and were probably worth 5 stars on its own. However it was the crust where this pizza failed. The ends were great as they were nice and crispy and tasted like the pan pizza that they were. It was the bottom that was the issue for me as it was soggy. There's nothing like wet dough on the bottom of a pizza to whet your appetite. Oh well, at least the top tasted good and made me not pay as much attention to the soggy bottom. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Yes they made a big error in my book with the soggy bottom but I'd like to think that doesn't happen often or with every pizza and their toppings were great. read more

Za - Beef bomb pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

The only reason for my 3 star review is due to consistently having the same server who is almost humorously rude. She sighs, rolls her eyes, and complains if you ask for anything, even just the check. Her head almost fell off when I asked for a to-go box. I have commented to others who have eaten at Za and they immediately mention how rude one server is, and that they will never eat in. However, the food is delicious which is what keeps us all going back. I highly recommend going to Za, but only for takeout. :) read more

Za DOES NOT SERVE PIZZA. They serve gourmet flatbread. Its good, great toppings and service, but it aint pizza. Dough is heavy and not crispy. If you're in Arlington and want real pizza, and its not a Monday or Tuesday, go to Commune Kitchen. Any other time, go to Otto. If you're looking for flatbread, then go to Za. read more

Za - Great flavor but the pizza was so dense and not crispy. There wasn't even a pizza lip :( - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

The ground beef , onion , and bell pepper pizza is so good. The pizza is a little oily, but very tasty. Fun pizza with lots of interesting toppings. The beef salad is yummy. read more

BEST. AVOCADO. SALAD. EVVVVER. Also- follows strict covid guidelines and makes customers wait outside and call when ready to pick up an order. Always very pleased with my meals from and at Za read more

Food was good but service was extremely slow. It took 40 minutes for our pizza and salads to come out of the kitchen.

NEVER AGAIN! I have ordered pizza a few times from here and it's been decent. I ordered a salad today...arugula. $9.50. In a container that would hold a hamburger. I was so appalled by the size, I bothered to measure it. It was exactly one and one half cups of lettuce, 4 pieces of red onion and a sprinkle of cheese. What an insult. Northender kitchen from now on. read more

What a treat! The most unusual pizza combinations, that sound unappealing, tender absolutely wonderful meals. So many combinations I never would've thought to put together regardless of what pizza we chose each one was divine! The reasonable prices and large serving make a wonderful meal that allow for leftovers the next day Server enjoyed his job and smiled with pride. Outside was cool and distanced- inside too hot in our opinion Better than the basic concept of everyday pizza! read more

After reading other reviews and checking out the menu we decided to give Za a try. Honestly big mistake, overpriced pizza with a terrible menu. The pizza looked like hot and ready little caesars that was disguising as gourmet. We ordered two personal pizzas which were decent sizes but really the only plus was they did not skimp out on the toppings but they better not give me a small amount of bacon/pepperoni/onions when the rest of the pizza tastes like crap. We brought the left overs home and just tossed em the next day this was definitely not next day pizza anyways(red flag there). 3.7 on the pizza, crust was that Greek style cardboard crap, I have no time for that. I do not recommend ZA, if you want a good meal for a better price in the area do a little more research. read more

Za - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Great pizza! I live very near here, which means I can enjoy this anytime I like! This is a great choice for pizza if you're look for something new, and you should most definitely come here. The bacon is my favorite by the way. read more

Za makes it look so simple... they take fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients and offer a variety of rotating (and amazing) 'zas and 'lads. Easy, right? But don't be fooled... easy doesn't mean not tasty or not impressive. My sweet potato pie was perfection on a thin crust, topped with banana peppers, basil, and a whole lot of deliciousness. Andrea B's apple pie (ha ha ha) looked awesome, too. Don't believe me? Check out the photos! They are worth a million words for sure... mostly ones like yum, mmm, and "can it be March again in Boston so these can be the seasonal specials on rotation?" (The only time I'll ever actively want it to be March in Boston.) We concluded our meal with the chocolate goat cheesecake, which wasn't my cup of tea... but if you like goat cheese, you will LOVE this dessert! The taste of goat cheese is so strong I could only take a few bites, but like I said: if you like it, you'll love it! The service was friendly, the restaurant was clean (love the chalk blackboard with the specials written on it hanging along the length of the wall), and street parking is free. All in all, a very good place for a lunch or casual dinner date. read more

Za - Sweet potato 'za from 'Za. Yum. - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

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"I wanted to like this place..." = kinda clichéd. So, let's go rogue on this bad boy. I wanted to dislike this place. The rotating menu of specialty pizzas includes a fig and goat cheese wonder that had Kara G panting to visit, only to have left the building well before we arrived. Same goes for all arugula, which made the Aruguloni pizza (mozzarella and pepperoni topped with and arugula salad dressed with citrus vinaigrette - straight from the chalkboard) little more than an acidic roni pie. So, inventory is an issue, even on a slow Sunday night. For what's left, nothing jumps out as overly creative or initially appealing. Then you've gotta consider the base "sauce" for most pies: a potato and sweet onion puree in lieu of the usual margherita style slicker. As if this devil bulb-infused lifeblood isn't enough, there are no more than two pizzas on the entire menu that don't include caramelized onions, raw red onions or oniony onions with a pinch of onion on top. Hate onions? Prepare a gritted smile. But then you order the Old School Potato - a Gruyere, thyme, bacon and spud 'za on a crisp and buttery crust, masterfully executed at a crazy reasonable $10 - and all preconceptions about a boring menu fly out the window. With the bold flavors, laid back environment and just-as-casual pricing, you can't dislike Za; it's culinarily impossible. Beers and wines poured, your table neighbors will likely be older Arlington residents and you might catch a little Kenny G on their Pandora channel. The namesake dish, though, is worth the trek. read more

Za - Pizza Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

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I don't live too far from this place, and I've been here a handful of times out of convenience. The place itself looks promising--a local pizza place that boasts fresh ingredients. Sounds great, right? Not exactly what I was expecting. I've had a few of their pizzas. They have a few seasonal rotating specials, which I appreciated. And the pizzas all actually sound pretty delicious--mushroom, red pepper, caramelized onion, garlic, goat cheese...mac n' cheese pizza...baked potato pizza--they sound great. They all just taste a little bland to me though. The crust is almost like a sourdough bread. Maybe I'm just used to the flatbreads and thin crust pizza that has become a little more popular, but the dough and crust is a little too thick and spongy for me. It almost seems a little under cooked. The service and space itself are fine--nothing to write home about. But the pizza just isn't what I was expected. Within a 5 block radius, there are about 6 other pizza places (and Otto is opening a new one a block away), so I think there are plenty of better options in the area for pizza. read more

Great unique pizzas! Nice local establishment and very nice waitstaff. We love the little outdoor patio option as well!

I have been going to Za for many years and I am always satisfied with my pizza experience.