This was my first time and I loved it. We ordered a Caesar salad, the meat lovers pizza and a classic Margarita. The Caesar salad was very delicious... Nicely dressed with shards of cheese. Both pizzas were very yummy and two large pies for four people was plenty of food. The crust was nice and thin and tasty. I would say the only negative is that the bacon was super salty. But other than that, it was perfect. The service was great and we didn't have to wait too long for a seat outside. It also helped that my dog loved the manager and the manager loved my dog! :-) I would absolutely come back when I'm in the area and I highly recommend. I never met a pizza I didn't like but I would say this is on the top end of the pizza spectrum! read more

Area Four - a close up of a pizza on a table - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I searched for top pizza lists in Boston, and have already tried the regulars - Reginas, Santarpios, etc. So this one sounded interesting plus it was in Cambridge near MIT. Took the venture on the red line from the city and quickly and safely I made my way to Area Four which is located in a cool area next to a Google Campus and some other businesses (translation - safe neighborhood to walk even at night). I quickly got seated at the bar which has the full menu. They have more than pizza (menu calls "Not Pizza") which includes wings, meatballs, mac-n-cheese and some salads. I got the seasonal pumpkin butternut squash soup and it was amazing (thick and tasty and the seeds on top provided a nice crunch texture - some squash soups are bland and get old, but this was great). Now on to the pizza, the wood fired and char (see my photo) made for a good fresh style pizza, the hot pepperoni was a good choice and I really enjoyed it. The rotating craft beer selection is really good here too, so if you are looking for some unique finds, you might want to check Untappd for latest offerings. Bartenders/servers were all super friendly and knowledgeable too. I definitely would come back read more

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Four is the right number of stars for this place - but not just because it's called A4. Though that certainly helps. It's an interesting thing ... a combined coffee and pizza shop. I don't usually think of the two things together. And sure enough ... I didn't actually HAVE both coffee and pizza. In fact, I had neither. But as a place to stop in for lunch, it's not half bad! The shape of the restaurant is a bit unusual with the coffee shop occupying one space and the "restaurant" occupying the other. They didn't seem to have much of a handle on how to seat us in the restaurant area or any idea how long it might take - but did offer seating at the high tops across from the bar. There were only two ... we took one of them. Now ... you have to understand ... I try to avoid pizza. Because when pizza shows up, it doesn't last long and it's hard to face what I've done. So I scoured the menu for something else and was pleased to find there were a bunch of other options. Wings, salads, soup, brunch "messes." Great choices. I ended up getting a "Warm Fall Grain Bowl." According to the menu it involves organic toasted spelt. I don't know what that is, but kinda like farro maybe? Honestly I was taken in by the mushrooms and bok choy, though the red onion and butternut squash were a nice add too. The menu said "raddichio" but it definitely just had radish in there... cut in half. Turns out they were pretty good - and I don't even like radish. Likewise the menu claimed cilantro but the overwhelming herb was dill. Now ... does any of this matter? Not really. It was REALLY GOOD. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, the food came quickly and was piping hot. If you're looking for a place to stop in for a good lunch, I don't think anyone will leave disappointed. read more

Area Four - Warm Fall Grain Bowl - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing find right next to MIT! We came here for lunch on a weekend and it wasn't very busy so we were seated quickly. Our server was very nice and quick with ordering. The breakfast food we got was phenomenal! For being affordable, I think the portion sizes are pretty large and filling. The eggs were cooked very well, runny just like I like them. The hashbrowns were crispy and tasty, and the ham and bread under my egg was perfectly drenched in a delicious savory cream. Afterwards, we bought some pastries from their cafe (which has a separate entrance but is also accessible from inside the restaurant) and I definitely recommend the almond croissant, it was just sweet enough and a wonderful treat after brunch! I loved sitting outside by the lawn, this restaurant is in a great area and perfect for a day where you want to treat yourself. read more

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Love this place! We were craving a pizza here and this was the perfect spot. The prices are definitely on the affordable side, compared to a lot of other restaurants in this area and considering the portion sizes. We got a large pizza and a greek salad and had basically half a pizza leftover for another meal. The salad wasn't overwhelmed with dressing, but you can definitely taste the olive oil and the individual parts of the salad. The lettuce also tasted and looked fresh. It was also presented very beautifully (as nice as a salad could be ). The pizza was huge, and was so melty and soft, yet had a crispy crust. There was a lot of cheese on it, so it was quite heavy but it made for a tasty and quick meal. Definitely recommend this place for a low commitment casual dinner! read more

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Ordered lots of large pizzas to share as a group! The pizza was solid and has some interesting topping combinations. Service was great. They turned the lights down as it got darker, which made it a bit hard to see and chat with my group indoors, but we also were celebrating a birthday and they were able to store and bring out the cake we brought! read more

Area Four - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We stumbled in by mistake going to another restaurant- wood fired pizza is the main star (no gluten free pizza available) - but they have other options for gluten free folks like the Szechuan chicken wings (was a bit too greasy for me) and butternut squash soup (delicious!!!). Pizza was Ok per my partner. The place was filled with a young vibe - students from MIT. Prices of dusted were not expensive.service was excellent was excellent and was impressed that they have an elevator to the second level restaurant area. Signs leading to the bathroom were pretty cute were they indicated his hot or cold you are to the bathroom. The cocktail Rye with Ale was ok per partner. read more

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A friend and I dropped by for a late brunch on a Saturday. There wasn't a line to get a table, which is amazing, and we ordered a drink and brunch item each. I got the hot London Fog and their Breakfast Sandwich with the maple sausage. I really appreciated the cup sleeve they provided with my hot drink, it made it much easier to pick up the glass without burning my hands. The London fog tasted very classic. I wasn't a fan of their breakfast sandwich. We joked that it looked like fake food from how clean it was and the flavor was almost as bland as it looked. I think the sandwich would benefit from having a more flavorful sauce or even a different type of cheese to add some more dimension. For something that costs $10, I would not recommend trying it. My friend ordered their matcha latte and veggie mess and rated those a 3/5. The service at Area Four was great, no complaints there. Although we didn't have the best experience with the stuff we ordered, we did not have a chance to try their pizza which we saw many people ordering and looked really good. I would definitely like to come back to try their specialty someday. read more

Area Four - Breakfast Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My favorite pizza place in Cambridge. This is a thin pizza place and they do it just the way it should be done. I'm not the biggest fan of white sauce pizzas, but you have to try the white clam here. I was skeptical at first, but it the flavors work so well. You dont really notice the clams much if I'm being honest, but I've had a couple of white clam pizzas and never really bit into a chunk of clam. I'm just going to assume the clam is somewhere in there lol I also got a margarita pizza and prosciutto americano and those very tasty as well. The prosciutto has honey drizzled on top and this was my favorite thing for that particular pizza. For appetizers, my favorite are the garlic knots. They are extremely fluffy and the cheese pulls are immaculate. read more

Area Four - Clam & Bacon, Sopressata, Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

This is another spot that I visit every time I visit boston/Cambridge. It's so nostalgic because I worked in the best lab ever in undergrad with the best PI and he would buy us area four pizza every week for lab meetings. The pizzas are so amazing, which such great flavors, but I've never had anything bad here from all my years here. This place will always have a special spot in my heart. My recommendations: top 2 pizzas are the mushroom & fontina (my #1), and the not pepperoni (a close 2nd, and it's soppressata, yum). read more

Area Four - The fresh prince (tall) and passion is the new fashion - both great - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great to-go place for pizza! We especially love the prosciutto americano. I always get the Hawaiian too, but the prosciutto americano still tops it. It's hands-down the best pizza dough I've ever had. This is conveniently located near the MIT campus so it's a perfect place to stop in for lunch or after a long day of studying/working. The space is large and accommodating for groups of all sizes. We just wish we lived closer, we would come all the time! For now, it's a definite must-stop whenever we happen to be nearby. read more

Area Four - Interior - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We ordered the Belgian waffles, the maple bacon pizza (large), and the butternut squash pizza (large) and still had a few slices of pizza left for our party of four. The apples on the squash pizza created quite an autumnal flavor profile that wasn't overpowering. Overall would recommend this place and I definitely will be back! read more

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People ALWAYS bring up Area Four whenever I have a conversation about pizza in Boston. I finally got to come try their pizza recently. I saw pictures of their garlic knots on Google and had to order a small basket of 3 ($7, or a larger basket for $14). The knots had a char to them on one side and were coated in cheese. I really loved the texture of the partially toasted bread since it was crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The cheese did not hang onto the bread very well-- together with the marinara sauce, the knots were a bit messy to eat! The marinara sauce was pretty standard in my opinion (not super mind blowing but not bad either). We went for a small A4 sausage and pickled peppers pizza ($17 small, $25 large). The small pizza came with 6 slices. I liked how chunky the sausage was. It wasn't super herby but could satisfy a meat craving for sure. The tomato could have been stronger in my opinion and I barely tasted the pickled peppers. The cheese and crust were definitely the highlight! Sometimes I find mozzarella to be a little bland but the mozzarella here has the perfect amount of saltiness. The crust was charred in a good way and had a really nice yeasty flavor. 2 of us were stuffed after sharing a small order of the garlic knots and a small pizza. I could definitely see myself coming back! read more

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Absolutely delicious wood-fired pizza spot in Kendall/MIT! The Caesar salad was a decent size and had the perfect amount of cheese & dressing on it. I'd also highly recommend the butternut squash pizza (we added sausage to it, which was delicious). A lot of other interesting pizza options too with various toppings. We sat at the bar and really enjoyed the ambiance too. I'll definitely be back! read more

We ordered delivery from here on a Saturday night. It was about half an hour for delivery for five pizzas, which was super fast! We live about a mile away. We ordered the cheese, margherita, mushroom fontina, maple bacon and pepperoni. All were delicious! The mushroom one was my favorite and the maple bacon was a close second. I didn't try the pepperoni but my friends really liked it too. The crust is nice and chewy, which I prefer over crispy crust. I heard once that they use a sourdough base, which lends a nice flavor to the dough. A solid pizza option in Cambridge. read more

Came tonight just before closing to ask for some hot tea to go. They were out of the tea I asked for, but the guy who helped me went way out of his way to check in the back and find some for me. Really appreciated the thoughtfulness! We also ate here a few nights ago (we're visiting from San Francisco) and had a fantastic meal. Can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Review for area four cafe: Perfectly flaky and delicious croissants and pastries! - highly recommend any of the savory ones including ham and cheese, spinach and cheese, and banana peppers and cheese - chocolate or almond croissants are also executed well The English muffin sandwiches include house made bread (?) and fluffy egg with additional add ons. The sticky buns with pecans are also wonderful and not too sweet. Everything is affordable and fresh, perfect for a snack or meal. read more

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Came here with a group of some technology-minded men and had a rather good time. Started off strong with the Brussels sprout salad which turned out to be the surprise star dish. The appetizer special was a winter squash in a salty sauce - a little too much so but I could use the electrolytes. As for pizzas, we got 4 larges for 6 of us which was more than enough. Can't go wrong with the classic Margherita and Meat Lover's, and the seasonal maple bacon pizza was good too, but none really rocked my world like the Mushroom & Fontina which I still think about in my leisure to this day. read more

Area Four - Special Seasonal Squash - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Loved this place, the staff, the great Pizza m, the novel cocktail, the garlic knots and the playlist all were next level come here. My first time we shall return. Nuff said. read more

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I've been looking for a place that serves amazing NY-style thin-crust pizza, and Area Four definitely hit the spot. My friend and I went with the large prosciutto/arugula pie (I'm partial to red options, though if you're a fan of white, the menu has a good selection of those as well). This was an amazing combo of flavors, enhanced by the drizzle of hot honey on top. My only nit is the arugula came clumped all in the center, so pulling out a slice meant leaving most of the greens behind, but otherwise two thumbs up. I prefer the toppings part of the pizza to the crust, which I so graciously pass on to my husband - I loved Area Four's crust, so chewy and puffy. We also ordered the Greek salad for *health*. It was a generous portion for the price, enough for 2-3 people as a side/appetizer. Just a warning that the dish contains a super spicy pickled pepper - I ate the whole thing in one gulp, thinking it was just an innocent dried tomato, and oh boy. My head ballooned. I was frantically gulping water and chewing bits of cheese. Otherwise, really good. Food came out quickly. They also have a weekend brunch menu, which I'll have to look at more closely next time. The A4 Cafe is right next door - all the pastries looked bomb, but since I was already toting a box of leftover pizza, decided to show some restraint and check out the pastries another time. Parking: I lucked out by nabbing a free spot on the street right outside the restaurant (I think the sign was for vendor parking Mondays-Fridays, but I came on a Saturday). There are also lots of metered parking available further down. read more

I would give a 4.5. Such yummy pizza every time I go! Sat at the bar and the service was great. We had the brussels sprout salad which was refreshing and delicious and the mushroom fontina pizza which was also delicious. I had the zero proof lychee drink which I actually wasn't the biggest fan of because it was very sweet and did not have any flavor of lychee. My husband had the sausage pizza and he said it wasn't as good as he remembers from the past but it was still a solid 4. The ambiance was busy but casual and fun. read more

I really hate having to write this review, but it can't be helped. This place had a lot of great reviews, so we checked it out. Our first experience was wonderful. The pizza was amazing and the garlic knots were just as good, So we decided to order again the following week... Unfortunately, When our second order arrived the pizza was burnt from top to bottom, The crust was hard as a rock. The Garlic knots were not the ones we paid for, we paid for the 14 dollar ones which came with 5 pieces and instead were delivered the 7 dollar ones with 3 pieces and not the extra toppings the 14 dollar ones comes with. The bottoms were also burnt. Looks like whoever tried to send it out threw in 2 cookies to make up the difference? First we dont really eat cookies. 2nd, The cookies cost 3 dollars on the webite which means they sent 7 dollar garlic knots with 3 dollar cookies, that doesnt add up to the 14 dollar knots we paid for we lose out on 4 dollars. That said, I do not know who is in charge of quality control at Area Four but this was terrible. The gaul someone would have to send this out. I am not sure if a random employee thought no one would notice after messing up and just sent it anyway or if it was management that said to send it out. Either way it saddens me as the first experience was really great but on the second I dont like getting screwed. DoorDash: We had to contact doordash as nobody picked up at area four. The doordash representative looked into it and they tried to call Area Four but they wouldnt pick up, The doordash employee then noticed Area Four had shut down their restaurant on the doordash website and the doordash representative gave us a swift refund. Seems perhaps there was an issue with the kitchen equipment or staff? no idea. After our first experience I wanted to buy from here for a long time. One of our favorite pizza places went away last year and we thought we found a great spot. We are dedicated to restaurants of quality and spend lots of money every year at restaurants but not sure if i'd bother trying again. Further: 26 dollars is a lot for a pizza, if there is a problem with the product or kitchen call the customer or better yet remake the pizza and let the customer know it will be a litter longer. Dont swap out expensive dishes/appetizers for cheaper ones on your menu, that is pretty shady. I noticed another customer had the same experience in another review recently, shame. I hope Area four sees this and tries to make sure this doesnt happen to anyone else, because when their food is made right it is quite good. read more

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Everything here looks great, but somehow the food just doesn't live up. The pizza is often soggy and limp. Their cheesy garlic knots are good though, much better than the pizza. On the coffee bar side, their pastries look amazing, and they have quite the selection of tempting treats. However, once you bite into it, there is a distinct lack of flavor. I'm not sure if they're using margarine instead of butter or something, but the baked goods all taste flat and flavorless. I've tried a number of their cookies, brownies, and breads and they all have this problem. The cappuccinos are a hit or miss, sometimes well made but sometimes overly foamy and bubbly. The place gets quite busy since it's so close to MIT, but the food leaves something to be desired. read more

One of the classic pizza places near MIT campus. There are interesting chalkboard drawings/writings on the walls, and the inside is a bustling pizza place that is quite characteristically Kendall Square - metallic, clean, spacious. Service can be quite slow at busy times, but the waitstaff are friendly and helpful for the most part. I am a fan of the Garlic Knots Deluxe (which is loaded with melty cheese) and the Mushroom and Fontina Pizza (which has some nice lemon zest on it). read more

Area Four - Garlic Knots Deluxe - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've wanted to stop by here for some time but it's always too crowded. My wife and I stopped by today a little before noon and were able to grab a table. Service was solid. We had the garlic knots and split a carbonara pizza. The knots were spot on and delicious. I loved the fact that they were not covered in raw garlic and the fresh lemon zest worked perfectly. The pie was one of the top 5 pies I've had. Total perfection. You can taste the char and the crust had the perfect chew. I will be back. read more

Stopped in for a quick dinner before a concert. We sat in the bar area and were greeted promptly. The server was knowledgeable about the various beers offered. We had the pretzel appetizer and two pizzas. Both pizzas were perfect! It was a little pricey, but I would recommend it. read more

Pre Ordered a small pep pizza and Oh my goodness, it was delicious. I mean everything about our pizza definitely deserved a 5. Give them a try. read more

Area Four - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really great dinner! Came here on a Tuesday evening, it wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. You place an order online and the servers bring it to you without much interaction - it means they checked up on us less, but overall I found the service okay. The pizza was great! The carnivore was pretty salty but the toppings were evenly distributed. The maple bacon had great flavor and the sweet / salty mix was really unique. Definitely planning on coming back to try other flavors! read more

Area Four - Small carnivore - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Right in the heart of MIT, this pizza place was great! They have a coffee shop in the front and then a sit down restaurant in the main space. Great ambiance and energy. They asked if we had a reservation (which we did not) but they were able to seat us rather quickly. Food came out fast, hot and delicious. We really enjoyed this place and will return next time we're in town. read more

Area Four - Meat pizza and Mushroom & Fontina pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Really good pizza!! Highly recommend coming here! Never actually ate here but their takeout is amazing and from what I could tell looks like a really nice place! read more

This pizza was bomb, we absolutely loved it! Pillowy dough cut with generous toppings and crispy, slightly singed edges. Prosciutto Americano had a garden of baby arugula, fresh mozzarella, hot honey, and prosciutto. We also had some sort of autumn / fall squash pizza with goat cheese. We tried a few drinks; the nonalcoholic lemonade and another cocktail witj some botanical ingredients that was super refreshing, just a good place to hang out and next to a green square for social seating! read more

Area Four - Baby Arugula, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Hot Honey & Post-Oven Prosciutto - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Best pizza in the Boston/Cambridge area. Classic Neapolitan style pies with phenomenal sauces or schmoo in the case of the mushroom fontina (their best pizza in my opinion). Friendly service with a kitchen fired up and ready to provide your orders within a reasonable time frame. The salads here are also unsung. Great spot to enjoy food and cocktails outside in patio seating. read more

Area Four - Soppresata and Mushroom Fontina pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came on a Friday night with some friends and had an amazing experience! We decided to split a large prosciutto pizza and garlic knots and both were delicious. The crust for the pizza is delightfully thin and the hot honey paired perfectly with the savory prosciutto and fresh arugula. The garlic knots are definitely an indulgence with lots of butter and cheese but the taste is worth the calories. Service was just ok and prices are average for the area ($28 for a large pizza and $14 for 5 garlic knots). I look forward to coming back to try more items on the menu! read more

My go to place for high quality wood fired pizza. The cherrystone clam & bacon pizza ($17.50 for small, $26.50 for large) is one of my absolute favorites. Cheesy knots ($6) that comes with marinara are delicious too. Oh and it's also got a great brunch menu! Great service. Casual atmosphere. read more

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Area Four on the Alexandria Technology Square near Kendall is a nice bar and restaurant. I used to have lunches during weekends here and liked their pizza till I had to start abandoning carbohydrates. I still visit the bar once a while as they have a nice rotation of craft beers from NE breweries. Often on Saturday afternoons, they would also bring out several beers from one of the selected breweries to the square, so one can have the beers outside and play cornhole, which is nice. read more

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Small pepperoni pizza, delivered. Waste of $23. Absolutely ridiculous. Expected more from a four star place. read more

Area Four - Small pepperoni pizza was delivered burnt. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Nice ambiance. Great place to meet and have lunch, sweets or coffee. Staff is friendly. Cleanliness is good. I would recommend it here. read more

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Went to this trendy pizza spot with my friend last Friday where they have tons of unique and interesting pizza toppings like clam sauce pizza or sausage and pickled peppers pizza! We weren't that adventurous - we settled for their large "Not Pepperoni" Pizza! Also ordered Sangria, Aperol or Nothing drink, and Shaved Brussels sprout and Kale Salad. Takeaways: This pizza had soppressata meat instead of pepperoni which was on the saltier side - common for cured meat. Also is the main reason why I next time won't order this pizza again, but I'd still go back and try another kind because their crust was amazing! It was the perfect thin pizza - yes, it was a little charred in some areas but that's due to the wood-fire ovens. The sangria here is on the bitter side rather on the fruity/sweet side. Loved the salad and would definitely order it again. I'm not a huge fan of pecorino cheese in my salad so next time I'd ask for this without it but if you love cheese, especially pecorino, you'll enjoy this even more! Checkout my Instagram reel of this place @foodwithsusie for photos of the food read more

One of the better pizza places in Cambridge! It's pricey, but that's the name of the game in that area. Definitely recommend for their pizza

Food is ok. Waitress gave me the wrong order but it was corrected . Convenient location for Lyft pickup and drop off