Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Boston’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of over 30 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
North End/Beacon Hill
Galleria Umberto, 289 Hanover St.
Look no further for the square-style pizza of your dreams at this pizzeria that’s been around since 1965.
Regina Pizzeria, 11 ½ Thatcher St. and other locations
A classic pizzeria since 1926, the Giambotta with pepperoni, Regina sausage, salami, mushrooms, peppers, onions, fresh basil, and mozzarella is not to be missed.
Ernesto’s Pizza, 69 Salem St.
Try favorites like the BBQ chicken or the ZaZa.
Figs, 42 Charles St.
This restaurant’s signature is its crispy, ultra-thin crust.
Florina, 16 Derne St.
Build your own or choose from combos like the Rabe White Bean with broccoli rabe, garlic, and cannellini bean.
O’Cheese Pizza, 261 North St.
Try pies named after the Celtics and the Patriots — or opt for the “How Dare You,” a combo of Buffalo chicken, jalapeños, banana peppers, and ranch.
Locale, 352 Hanover St.
Try the Funghi pizza with fontina, mushroom, thyme + truffle, or opt for a classic Margherita pie.
Locale in the North End has been serving up Neapolitan pies for over 10 years.
Photo by @foodheavenwithdevin
Back Bay/South End
Coppa, 253 Shawmut Ave.
This restaurant has incredible Italian dishes and serves pizzas like Soppressata and Margherita.
Dirty Water Dough, 222 Newbury St. and 20 Maverick St.
If you love that dirty water, you’ll need to try this signature dough made in-house with the restaurant’s own Dirty Water IPA. Bonus: The fresh pizza dough is also egg, nut, and dairy-free.
Union Park Pizza, 244 Newbury St.
Try the Sweet & Spicy Bacon variation, which dares to pair smoky confit bacon with jalapeños and fresh pineapple. This spot made Yelp’s list of “Top US Restaurants” in the US in 2024.
The Quatro pizza from Union Park Pizza combines homemade douh, brushed with garlic-infused olive oil, aged mozzarella, Vermont goat cheese, creamy ricotta and aged parmesan.
Photo by @unionparkpizza
South Boston/Dorchester
Pantry Pizza, 931 Dorchester Ave.
Grab hot pizzas or your own dough balls to make ‘za at home.
The Broadway, 726 E. Broadway
Pro tip: Go for brunch and get the Sunnyside breakfast pizza topped with maple sausage and crispy hash browns, and sunny eggs.
Molinari’s, 789 Adams St.
Enjoy toppings like garlic confit, farm eggs, and wood oven-roasted red peppers.
Molinari’s Pizzeria in Dorchester finds inspiration with unique toppings like Yukon potatoes, clams, and black truffle honey.
Photo by @hyperactiveadventuress
East Boston
Santarpio’s, 111 Chelsea St.
For all the Italian combinations you can think of, head here. Bonus: This famous spot was featured in the movie “Spotlight.”
DaCoopas, 474 Saratoga St.
Try out the Eastie eatery’s patio in the summer months, with a slice or whole pie in hand.
Kelley Square Pub, 84 Bennington St.
Get your Sicilian pan pizza fix, or feed your friends with a sheet pizza.
Allston/Brighton
T Anthony’s, 1016 Commonwealth Ave.
Pro tip: Order the mozzarella stick pizza ( trust us — you won’t regret it).
La Befana Pizzeria, 15 N. Beacon St.
Choose from classic red pizzas or white pizzas like the shrimp scampi.
Pino’s, 1920 Beacon St.
Try the buffalo chicken pizza or a Sicilian-style slice.
Pizza Project, 525 Western Ave.
Located inside the Charles River Speedway, this Sicilian slice and sandwich shop dishes up hot slices with pepperoni and hot honey, plus seasonal specials.
Cambridge
Joe’s Pizza, 3 Brattle St.
The NYC-based chain has prided itself on classic slices since 1975.
Source, 27 Church St.
The Clam Chowdaahh Pizza is topped with smoked ricotta, bacon, mozzarella + fried clams.
Pinocchio’s (aka “Noch’s), 74 Winthrop St.
Since 1966, this has been the area’s go-to place for classic Sicilian slices that always deliver.
Si Cara, 425 Massachusetts Ave.
Order your pan pizza or grab a Canotto-style slice. Pro tip: Ask for extra olive oil on the side to dip your crust.
Camrbridge pizza bar Si Cara began serving pan pizza and Canotto-style slices in 2022.
Photo by @acrossnewengland
Brookline
The Upper Crust, Multiple locations
The Harvard Street features mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, fresh basil + garlic — gluten-free and vegan options are also available.
Brookline Pizza Spa, 75 Harvard St.
The restaurant’s menu includes a pizza section with toppings like eggplant cutlet, all available to be made gluten-free.
Otto, Multiple locations
Ask about the seasonal pie special — $1 from this order will be donated to local music education charities like City Music Boston.
Somerville
Josephine, 515 Somerville Ave.
Ask for the deep-dish Rosemary’s Baby pizza, which combines roasted chicken, potato, fontina, and caramelized onion. This one takes about 25 minutes to make.
June Bug, 251 Washington St.
The team behind Field & Vine cooks up naturally-leavened pizza.
Posto, 400 Assembly Row
Check out Posto’s new location next to the Row Hotel for red and white pizza combos including the Almondine with toasted almonds, ricotta, mozzerella, fontina, and chili-infused honey.
Posto in Somerville dishes out almondine, apple, and squash varieties of pizza.
Photo by @eattravelwithsk
Leone’s Subs and Pizza, 292 Broadway
A classic spot to pick up Sicilian style.
Dragon Pizza, 233 Elm St.
Enjoy pizzas like the Kung Pao Chicken or the sausage and ricotta.
Hot Box, 1 Bow Market Way
Try the classic or mix it up with the Spicy Pickle Pizza.
Newton
Bill’s Pizzeria, 753 Beacon St.
This pizzeria has fresh-made dough and gluten-free options. Fun fact: Boston-born actor John Krasinski once said Bill’s is the pizza he grew up eating and “by which I judge all others.”
Jinny’s Pizza, 1231 Centre St.
Whether you opt for a Who’s The Bosc? pizza with pears, or a pie slathered with shrimp fra diavolo, don’t forget the dipping sauces for your crust.
Da LaPosta, 825 Washington St.
Savor pies made from Bianco di Napoli tomatoes, organic whole wheat flour, and mozzarella made from a Pennsylvania creamery.
A pizza from Jinny’s in Newton, topped with tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salsa rosso, burrata, and olive oil.
Photo by @cornedbeefparmesan
