Wow. Just...wow. This pizza is out of this world. They have a wood fired pizza oven so the pies come out lightly charred, which is perfect for me. Nice little patio, and amazing service at the tables. They were slammed when I stopped in and I got my pizza in less than 25 mins. I want to know why kind of pepperoni they use too, I've never tasted anything like it. This is definitely an artisan pizzeria. If you're in the area, give this place a try. Trust. read more

Ate here yesterday and everything was off the charts excellent. The service was great. We were undecided between the smoked swordfish pate and the grilled squid salad, so we ordered the latter and our waiter brought us a taste of the pate - both were amazing. Then we ordered the Margherita pizza made in their wood-fired oven with homemade mozzarella. It was divine - best pizza in Boston, in my humble opinion. The draft beer is all locally brewed. What a great idea! We will definitely be back to try more of this yummy pizza. Loved the atmosphere. Loved the food. read more

Mmmhmm! After one visit to A4, I am already thinking I need to go back. While definitely on the pricier side, everyone in my group really liked their food. The pizzas, the mac & cheese, the chicken entree, the salads. Good portions on everything as well. The dining area in the restaurant is a bit cramped, but I didn't mind the decor. The food was quick to come out, and the staff generally took good care of us. Definitely a place to try out if you're in the area! read more

I had the kitchen sink salad and the egg plant pizza. The pizza's crust is super thin...I'm surprised they can even sauce it/bake it that thin, type of thin! I asked if I could order half/half of a pizza, but they said only with pizza's that have the same sauce base. Geez, how hard is it to cover half a pizza with one type of sauce, and another side with another? Overall, pizza's have about two- three toppings...if you want to customize, such as add carmelized onions, that's additional $$. Pizza was good, on the salty side though. The restaurant has tall ceilings, large windows.. with a great airy feeling...the only minus is that it can get a little bit loud. Good for groups, drinks, and a casual meal. read more

Pretty good ambiance. Modern interior and It's quiet (at least when I went there) so it makes a good work/study place too. Can't say much about their food/drink because I just had a lemonade (which was pretty good and refreshing) and a bagel (nothing special). read more

Great pizza, fun atmosphere! We ordered two small pizzas to feed 4 people. It was a sufficient amount of food to fill up but not be overly stuffed. We had the "carnivore" and a specialty scallops pizza. Both were very tasty. Also had a BBC coffeehouse nitro porter to compliment the pizza. read more

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Went here for brunch with a friend on a hungover morning, on the way to the Garment District (which, by the looks of it, is what most people seem to do in Kendall on the weekends!). My friend and I were pretty hungry and glad there wasn't a wait. We were seated immediately! Yay! The service was a bit slow, but I think that's because they seem to cook everything in one, huge, wood-powered oven. So scrambled eggs are not an option (for anyone hoping) but the Hot Mess is a hangover breakfast dream! I got the veggie and it was wonderful. Just the right size, the eggs were done perfectly, and the relish on top was just the right amount of flavorful without being too spicy. Mmmmm. Their lemonade was also probably some of the best I've had in Boston. It basically tastes like you're sucking on a lemon, which some people may not like but I LOVED! Very natural, not a lot of sugar, and made with carbonated water. The people next to us got a sticky bun which looked ah-mazing, but alas, I am gluten free and cannot consume such wonders. The only 'off' thing about this place was the still water. It tasted like maybe it was infused with something but not all the way, and it was a little carbonated. I took a look around and not a lot of people were drinking plain water, so I assume they were just as weirded-out by it as I was... read more

Visited for the first time today for lunch; was somewhat busy, as expected it would be. As I'd already read, it was pricy, but overall it was great. We didn't have to wait long to be seated, and we got a nice "patio" table in the shade (great for people watching.) Our server was warm, attentive and apologized for the slowness of the kitchen (not a big deal). Too often of late it seems servers just brush off slow food, but this time we were pleased that the wait time was acknowledged so genuinely. My salad, though delicious, was not worth $12, although the peppered hazelnuts were a refreshing addition. The shaved mushrooms were a nice, eatable touch. Our Martguerita pizza had unbelievably elastic mozzarella, a real treat, though $13 for the small was overpriced. It seems all the pizza crusts are intentionally served with burnt spots which is puzzling; though it was tender and tasty. Overall, a good visit, but only for an occasional "treat." read more

Located in the up-and-coming Kendall Square/MIT district, Area Four effortlessly embodies the best of this locale: a young, professional atmosphere gives way to a hoppin' bar scene, a creative menu, and fresh food, all served by cool, student-aged staff. A4's dishes are mouthwatering, whether it's the baked and juicy chicken or pulled-pork style, grass-fed meatballs. Most of the dishes are app-sized and great for sharing, tapas-style. The main attraction, though, is the pizza, which is thin crust and freshly topped with original combos, like caramelized onions and Gorgonzola. The bar and the atmosphere complement the food well. The beer selection is great, and the seasonal cocktails are unconventional and refreshingly tasty. The customers are enjoying their time, making the mood vibrant and comfortable. A few gripes are worth mentioning. The staff may be, at times, too young and inexperienced, leading to occasionally poor service. Also, the menu is a little limited; returning customers might find it hard to branch out. Yet these smaller issues are largely overshadowed by the simple fact that A4 is a great restaurant. The mood is not too fancy, and not too casual. The prices are not cheap, but not too expensive. The place is not too small, but not too big. The flavors are not too bland, but not too rich. Perhaps this is A4's best quality: it's just right. read more

I live near by and I love coming to the bar to have a drink afterwork or on the weekends going to the attached coffee shop. The staff are very nice and attentive and are keen to recommend a favorite if you ask. The food changes often enough to keep things interesting and to reflect changes in what's available. Overall, this is a great place to go to in Cambridge, and I highly recommend it. read more

Pros: Delicious food Fresh, flavorful ingredients Great beer selection Tasty cocktails Casual atmosphere Cons: Pricey There can be a long wait on weekend nights Loud If I were just rating the food, I would give Area Four 5 starts. However, as a grad student, Area Four is cost-prohibitive. Also when I went to Area Four on a Friday night, the wait was 45 minutes. This wouldn't have been all that bad, except when they took down my phone number, there was a mistake, so I didn't get the text saying our table was ready. Luckily I checked in with the desk, but I could have been seated at least 10 minutes sooner if they'd gotten my number correct. read more

I recently visited Area Four for the first time after hearing rave reviews. My friend and I split a margarita pizza and an order of the garlic knots. Both were delicious! The dough stands out here in comparison to other artisan pizza joints in the Boston/Cambridge area. The ingredients all tasted very fresh as well, from the garlic on the knots to the mozzarella globs on the pizza. A very well-balanced pie! As a young professional, I did consider it fairly pricey for even a small pizza though (especially the ones with fancier toppings), so it might not be a bad idea to split with a friend. Plus, then, you may have extra budget room to try one of the beers on tap. The menu even included a local Somerville Slumbrew IPA during our visit. read more

It's to busy to tell how great the staff is, the guy that took our order seemed like he was okay to happy with serving us and had a smile but I'm not sure. Food was to the table within 10-15 minutes. There were two pizzas and a grass fed meatball plate. The pizza was okay and looked burnt in some areas. The meatballs had some sauce on them and cheese on the top surrounded by sauce. By themselves they really didn't have any flavor and the cheese was over powering. No one really seemed impressed with the food and I don't think I'd eat here again unless I was with a group and they wanted to try eating here. read more

Charming place for breakfast; nice pastries. Popular. read more

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Consistently wonderful food. Tonight I had the roasted half chicken. Best chicken I've ever had. Thinly crispy and very juicy. Unlocked unique flavor. read more

Area Four - Deeee lushous Tokyo Drift. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

A LOT of my friends really like Area Four. I never understood them though. I usually try to convince friends to go to Emma's instead since they're kinda close to each other and I actually like Emma's. Nothing really wrong with Area Four - people are friendly, place is cute, but I just don't like their pizzas, I'd honestly rather have dominos (or any other pizza really). I just find the combination of flavors to be a bit off, and I always find myself having to force myself to eat another piece because I paid good money for them.. Nowadays if I ever do happen to go to Area Four I usually just get garlic knots. The garlic knots are actually REALLY good. GET THEM (: you won't regret it! :D (everyone I know including myself loves them lol read more

Acidic sauce. Chewy mozzarella. Fine pizza. Mediocre service. Probably wouldn't return with any hurry.

Delicious Garlic Knots and Margarita Pizza. Food brought out quickly after order. Also, employees were nice enough to give us some extra bottles of water. read more

We sat outside because it was absolutely freezing inside the restaurant. The outside eating area was teeming with cockroaches. There was a manhole next to our table on the sidewalk with cockroaches running in and out of the air vents and among the tables. The staff didn't seem to mind, they just stepped over them and sort of apologized when I screamed because a roach was crawling into my purse. I think a roach crawled onto a woman sitting at the table next to us because she screamed and jumped out of her seat too. The food was really good, but the cockroaches ruined the meal. To management, you really need to do something about the infestation. read more

Banging pizza. The mushroom one is crazy good. We also got a margarita pizza with added caramelized onions. Idk if that sounds weird but it was great. Good service. Nice outdoor seating. read more

Pizza was okay. Servers were not okay. I could give them 3 stars based on just the food, but their poor manner sent them down to my 2 star category. I left them decent tips anyway, so they can go eat McDonald's and learn some etiquette from the servers there. read more

Ordered a cold brew black and was given a cup of golden liquid that didn't even resemble 18 hour steeped coffee. Took one sip of my melted ice cube water then it went directly into the trash, highly recommend if you're looking for a quick way to waste 4 dollars read more

We actually had New Year's Eve dinner here and really enjoyed it. My husband and son got Pizza (very good) and I had a locally farmed roasted chicken which actually caused an eyeroll of happiness. The waitresses were adorable with my son and we really like the atmosphere, especially the lights, they're very cool. Would definitely go again, the only downside, it was chilly in the restaurant, those huge panes of glass keep it cold. read more

Three friends and I came back to Area Four for a second time. We wanted t give it a proper review. Our first time was very good, and we wanted to see if it was consistent. I am happy to say that it is. The staff are friendly and professional. The menu is constantly changing. The atmosphere is very modern and airy. They have some communal seating. Being surround by MIT your bound to engage in some real interesting conversations. Today they had a special sticky bun with pecan nuts and extra frosting. It was a great dessert to start of lunch/brunch. It could easily be cut into fours. Yes it was that big! Two friends ordered the Egg and Sausage sandwich. They were very accommodating with eliminating the sausage part for our vegetarian friend. Our other friend order a small pizza with her choice of toppings. I stuck to the brunch menu and had the French Toast. Three of us agreed that it was a great brunch/lunch. My friend with the pizza said that she just chose the wrong combination of toppings and that was her fault, not theirs. The drink and liquids menu is small, but are clearly chosen that day to correspond with the menu. We loved our second experience and we will be back. Thank you. read more

This is my new all-time favorite pizza place!!! Today, was the first time I ate their pizza. I ordered a carnivore's pizza, and shared it with a friend. It was FABULOUS. As a result, I need to down-grade Pinos, Pinocchios, and santarpios a star. The crust and sauce are perfect, and the toppings are expensive and made perfectly. Just a bit pricey. read more

They don't accommodate for any allergies or large groups bookings. Got the "we are too cool for you" treatment. I expected slightly better customer service. read more

It's good. So so good. I find myself craving their pizzas way too often. I've never had to wait for a table and when I've made reservations, we've gotten seated right away. Get their special pizzas. Aka whatever is not on the menu that day. You will not be disappointed. The last we went we got the cauliflower purée pizza with scallions and hazelnuts, it was devine. Area four--- please bring that pizza back! Also, get the loaded garlic knots, you will not be disappointed. read more

Area Four - Margherita on top and special cauliflower purée pizza on bottom - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I work right next to this place, so I go here all the time and am a huge fan. They have a cafe area open throughout the day as well as a full restaurant that opens for lunch and dinner. At first, I was skeptical of some of their pricing ($7 for a breakfast sandwich, with a $4 one down the road at Clover?), but now I understand because it really is worth it. The breakfast sandwich is completely homemade - fluffy fresh English muffin, thick omelette, perfectly melted flavorful cheese. And I always add peppers and onions for the ideal savory start to my day. It might not look like a large breakfast, but it definitely fills you up. (Actually, I'll probably go get one after writing this...made myself hungry!) For lunch, their pizza is THE best pizza I have ever had. The crust is absolutely incredible; I don't know how they do it. The basic margherita and the mushroom are my go-tos. I've also tried their veggie sandwich and was very pleased. It comes in a thick, soft wrap and with some nice pickled veggies on the side. Yum! read more

I love the pizza here! My favorite is the gorgonzola walnut caramelized onion, but everything I've had here is good. Nice drinks/ambiance as well, but there is usually a long wait around lunch time. read more

I'm being generous with the 2 stars because the pizza and garlic knots are really good. But lord is the staff at this place RUDE and MISERABLE! I have been there several times and each time everyone from the servers, to the hosts, to the managers seem unhappy as hell. While waiting for a table on 2 seperate occasions, we overheard a hostess with a horrible curly wig and a short guy (supervisor/manager) talking about a customer in a not-too friendly manner. The wait staff look like lifeless robots. Maybe because the place is always busy. If that's the case, perhaps someplace else to work would ease their pain. I don't think I want to go back. read more

Good coffee, not the best in Boston (by far). But I also prefer a lighter, less bold roast. The pastries here are wonderful, as is the food. A little overpriced for what you get and the quality of the food (hence the 4 star rating). read more

Went for a quick bite before a movie. Got seated right away and pizza came out in like 5-10 min. We got the A4 and the anchovy pizza. Loved them both. Staff was friendly and fast. Definitely a place I'll be going back to. Pizza's were like $13-16 for a small which would feed two. read more

Ordered a pizza online for delivery. The pizza arrived in one hour, the timeframe specified when placing the order. The pizza was cold, burnt and off-putting. The meat toppings were dried out and unpleasantly crispy. read more

You think that after me getting up screaming because a roach ran right by my foot and staying by my table, that the manager would come by and apologize for such a terrible experience! It was so bad I would not sit back down at my table. We sat outside and had a clear view into the restaurant and we can see Mice running all over the cafe. You think if your paying 90 dollars for a couple drinks, 1 pizza and 1 app that the place would at least have some pest control. read more

this review is only for brunch, but i definitely need to come back for lunch/dinner. homefries were amazing, so buttery with the perfect amount of saltiness. drinks were on point, a variety of cocktails/wine/beer for anyone's enjoyment. french toast felt more like bread pudding, but i didn't mind. the seasonal fruit i had was banana and it was like i had it banana foster style which is one of my favorites so a win! read more

We went to Area Four for Saturday brunch to celebrate my birthday, and it was a great choice. I'd never been before, and all the staff were very welcoming and nice. One reason we went is that the menu is not your standard, boring brunch fare that you find everywhere else. We started off with an enormous cinnamon bun -- very fresh, soft, and delicious, but SO ENORMOUS that three of us couldn't finish it. For drinks, we had the brunch flight (recommended), and for food we got three different types of Hot Mess, which is a dish served in a hot iron pan. I thought the O.G. Hot Mess was best, and the Vegetarian a good second. To sum up, it's fun and clean and friendly. read more

Modern and fun restaurant. Central, reasonable prices, good pizza. Fun atmosphere. Recommended!

Review for the cafe: Great pastries, oatmeal, yogurt, food in general. Good, sometimes great, individually brewed coffee. But every time I have ordered the batch drip coffee, the coffee has tasted burnt and unpleasant. I usually end up throwing it away after a couple of sips on the walk back from the cafe. read more

Came here for brunch. It's a really nice place with really good food. The portion sizes are also normal - not as big as they seem on the menu. Definitely try: The Hot Mess - for brunch. Orange juice - freshly squeezed with pulp :) read more

When I was lying on a couch, sick and unable to eat anything, the only food that sounded good was the soppressata pizza that A4 sells. Something about that sourdough crust, the right blend of flavors, the toppings... ahh this place knows how to make pizza! Yes, it's expensive. But yes, it's amazing. The cafe makes delicious (and STRONG) coffees and chai teas, the restaurant portion rocks the pizzas and garlic knots (apparently they make good salads and other items, too, but I stick to my favorites), and the decor is pretty minimalist in the coolest way. I could myself lucky I work nearby and can spend a great evening with coworkers here on occasion! read more