15 Best Pizzerias in Boston

From Scratch-Authentic Italian Pizzeria focuses on meals prepared fresh daily, from traditional Italian dishes to pizzas built with San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, and grilled vegetables. The small, intimate dining room has a relaxed family-run character, with friendly service and food that suits both a casual lunch and an early dinner.

Brewer’s Fork brings together wood-fired pizza, creative small plates, and a polished brewpub atmosphere. The menu ranges from Margherita, sausage, mushroom, and nduja pizzas to inventive starters such as pistachio-topped beets, mussels, and oyster preparations. A broad beer selection and cocktails make it easy to turn a pizza stop into a full dinner.

FLORINA Pizzeria & Paninoteca is built around thin-crust pizza by the slice, with large portions, a crisp base, rich tomato sauce, and a casual counter-service format. The menu also includes panini, meatballs, lasagna, vegetarian choices, and fresh homemade-style dishes, giving the compact shop more range than a quick slice stop.

Pizzeria Rustico is a compact North End spot for handmade thin-crust pizza, with a crisp, paper-thin base, balanced sauce, and well-judged cheese. Whole pies and slices both make sense here, while pear-and-honey pizza, garlic bread, fresh gelato, pasta, salads, and calzones add variety beyond the standard pie.

Ziggy’s is a family-run pizza shop with a distinctly local feel and a broad counter-service menu. Thin-crust pizza brings out the flavor of the fresh-tasting sauce, with rotating slice choices alongside wings, steak-and-cheese subs, and other quick comfort food.

Regina Pizzeria delivers an old-school Boston pizza experience built around crisp-edged crust, classic tomato sauce, and nicely browned cheese. A plain cheese pie is a good test of the fundamentals, while options such as pepperoni, Giambotta, and the former shrimp scampi special add more adventurous choices.

Ernesto’s Pizza is a strong choice for enormous slices, quick service, and a broad selection of classic and specialty toppings. Pepperoni, sausage, buffalo chicken, ham and ricotta, Caprese, mushroom, and vegetable slices make it easy to mix and match, with vegetarian options available alongside substantial comfort food.

Picco pairs charred, carefully baked pizza with an unusually strong frozen-dessert program. The crust is the defining feature: crisp, airy, and marked by oven char, supporting classics such as cheese and pepperoni as well as white-sauce combinations with broccoli, garlic, tomato, or anchovies.

Stoked Wood Fired Pizza Co. brings a lively Beacon Street atmosphere to wood-fired pizza, drinks, and an impressively broad selection of vegan and vegetarian choices. Feta cheese Margherita, vodka sauce, and vegan Margherita pizzas are especially distinctive, with plant-based cheese and toppings handled thoughtfully.

Outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in options make it easy to fit into a casual lunch, dinner, or drinks-led evening.

Armando’s Pizza is a small, family-owned neighborhood shop known for hot, flavorful pizza, crisp crust, and fast counter service. Cheese, pepperoni, Sicilian, and half-and-half pies cover the classics, while subs and vegetarian options make the menu useful for mixed groups.

O’Cheese is a Boston restaurant built around freshly prepared pizzas, grilled sandwiches, and panini, with a warm, informal atmosphere. Its pizza stands out for a light, crisp crust, balanced sauce, and restrained cheese, while the panini bring a satisfying crunch and strong flavor. The kitchen also accommodates vegetarian choices and comfort-food favorites.

Ciao! Pizza and Pasta brings wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and handcrafted pasta to the Boston area, with a menu that ranges from classic Margherita to distinctive choices such as Uovo, Soppressata, and roasted mushroom pizza with ricotta and truffle oil. The kitchen also handles pasta, gnocchetti, buffalo wings, cannoli, and tiramisu.

Union Park Pizza is a relaxed neighborhood pizzeria for thin-crust slices, classic toppings, and a casual beer-friendly meal. Cheese, pepperoni, and buffalo chicken slices are dependable choices, while sweet dough puffs add a playful extra to the menu.

Santarpio’s Pizza brings an old-school bar-pie style to Boston, with thin, soft-crisp crust, well-done edges, and bold toppings. The cheese pizza is a useful starting point, while garlic-topped pepperoni and lamb tips add the stronger flavors that make the menu distinctive. Steak or sausage from the wood-coal grill, served with peppers and bread, gives the restaurant another reason to visit.

Dirty Water Dough Company takes a playful approach to pizza, with creative combinations such as taco, cola steak, Aloha, pesto, and chicken-bacon-ranch slices. The crust stays light and structured, and slices arrive hot even later in the day. Gluten-free whole pizzas and a broad range of toppings add useful flexibility.