This is my go to pizza spot in the Boston area! The Prosciutto Americano is my favorite; the hot honey pairs nicely with the salty prosciutto and both are complemented by a bed of arugula. The mac & cheese was also pretty good. Food comes out fast and they also offer patio seating and water if you're dining with a pet! read more

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

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3.5/5. Got the carnivore pizza after my 5K run and it satisfied my hunger. Overall pizza was pretty good but slightly too salty for my personal taste. The crust was light and airy which I like. Th waitress explained the style of pizza is supposed to be a little burnt but I don't like burnt food that much so I just peeled the burnt parts off. Service was great! The waitress checked in on us often and quick with requests. read more

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

Area 4 boasts my favorite (non-Sicilian) pizza crust I've had in the country, and that's no small feat. Full disclosure, I'm a 100% Sicilian pizza fan. However, A4 has the crispiest, doughiest chew to their crust that I've ever had. If that's not enough to pique your interest then you should know that it also has a fermented yeast that gives it a bit of a "zing" or tang that works so perfectly with all the various toppings you will likely not go anywhere else for a hand-tossed, NY-style pizza (and def not in the city). They have a good variety of "specialty" pizzas that offer a great combination of flavors without making the pizza soggy or overloaded like some other pizza places tend to do. If you're not down with having someone make the choice for you, you can build your own and we've had the same success doing that as we have choosing off the specialty menu. They also offer a pretty good beer menu and appetizer listing if you want a little more than just pizza for the meal. We always tend to get a salad or something to go along with the pizza and we love the brussels and kale salad they offer with hazelnuts and the light, citrusy dressing. I've never had a bad thing from A4, which is why we go back somewhat often. They are also reasonably priced for what you get in the Cambridge area which makes it easy to justify going back over and over again. I've never had to wait to sit down but that may be because we go during non-peak hours as well. Either way, if you are looking for a great pizza at a reasonable cost, you can't go wrong with A4! read more

Area Four - Maple bacon pizza (top), classic marinara (bottom) - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

In contention for one of the best pizza spots in Boston. Unique array of appetizers that are also solid. Brussel sprouts salad with hazelnuts and Parmesan was an interesting ménage that worked. Sourdough starter for the pizza and knots. The margarita pizza was crisp, thin with a pleasing aesthetic and improved taste with some fresh basil. read more

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

Fresh and flavorful fare within walking distance of MIT. What more could you ask for? My family stopped by this place after a tour of the MIT campus, and it did not disappoint. Their Florentine Pizza makes me wonder why I didn't try eggs on pizza sooner. Greek Salad was well dressed, too. But back to the pizza! Their crust is light and well-charred, yet it holds the weight of the toppings pretty well. I understand why they pride themselves on their 30 hour dough fermentation process! Being from the West Coast, I'm seriously missing this place now that I'm back home. Would recommend! read more

Area Four - Florentine and Marinara Pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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We came here for a family dinner a few weeks ago. The space is really bright and welcoming. Staff were very nice and accommodating. We ordered several different pizzas and a bunch of starters. I liked the fact that the staff didn't mind us taking our time to eat and chat. We never felt rushed. They checked on us from time to time to see if we needed anything. The pizza was delicious! read more

Service has gone down hill incredibly ! I've been a loyal customer for years, but something has changed in the last few months. Pick up now takes over 1 hour. Yes I've had to wait over 1 hour for a pizza I placed a pick up order for well in advance. The staff are helpless and act clueless while a big group of people wait around wondering when their pizza will come out. read more

Thin crust pizza done really really well. Great flavors, fresh ingredients. Wings were a little disappointing though (light on seasoning). Would order from Here again though, just for the pizzas. read more

My son moved to the area and wanted to try this place for a while. It's an upscale pizza place with an expensive Kendall Square address. We arrived on a Tuesday in mid April at 4 pm and even though the restaurant appeared mostly empty, they asked if we had reservations. We said we didn't and it was so early we were a bit surprised by this. The hostess let us know that they had a bunch of reservations at 5:30 and 6:00 and asked us if we could be done by then. Considering this was a pizza place, we didn't think dinner for three people should take very long at all, so we were shown to a table. The interior is very modern, with exposed vents and air handling with floor to ceiling windows looking out onto a courtyard in Technology Square. The waitress we got seemed a bit off, she was moving slowly and looked like she was avoiding eye contact with all three of her tables. When she finally arrived, we ordered drinks; two draft beers and a soda while we studied the menu. The waitress returned after quite a bit (without our drinks) and asked if we were ready to order, so we did. We ordered two of their signature pizzas (prosciutto americano & carnivore), a salad and szechuan chicken wing appetizer. After only 10 minutes all the food started arriving at the table, but we still had no drinks. We asked the runner if she could find our server as she had clearly disappeared somewhere after taking our order. After several more minutes we flagged down another server and asked if she could possibly get us our drinks. She immediately took matters into her own hands and brought them right away. We were disappointed that she was not our server. At this point we wondered if the hostess's question about if we could finish up quickly and leave within a two hour window was actually a serious challenge?! The Caesar salad was fresh and delicious. The pizzas were quite tasty and perfectly cooked. The wings were a bit flabby, we like them cooked a bit more on the crispy side, but the sauce was tasty. We were able to finish up and leave by 5:20, but it would have been much earlier if our server was more conscientious. If the kitchen didn't use runners, this dinner could have taken a lot longer than it already did. Bottom line, pizza places are a dime a dozen and an expensive one has to really stand out to make it. If this restaurant is serious about remaining a going concern at this pricey address, they must focus on better hiring and training for their service staff. It doesn't matter how incredible the food is, if customers feel abandoned and can't get what they need... read more

The Mushroom & Fontina pizza is the best! We almost always get it (and when we don't, I can't stop thinking about it). The mushroom sauce and hint of citrus from lemon zest really do it for me! We also like the Sausage & Pickled Peppers one, but it can be pretty variable. Sometimes it has the red peppers and sometimes it has the yellow peppers. Sometimes it's spicy and sometimes it's not. I think it's best with red peppers and spicy! Good contrast with the mushroom. Brussels sprout salad is good too, but better for dine-in than for takeout. On the pricy side for pizza, but so worth it! read more

Pretty good, but nothing show-stopping. I came here with some friends for Pizza. They loved the pizzas, especially the Prosciutto Americano!! It looked amazing, and seems to be worth the try. I got the Roasted Half Chicken, one of the only gluten free options on the menu. The presentation of the food wasn't super exciting, and the chicken was dry. It wasn't bad necessarily, but if I were you I would order something else off of the menu. The Aperol drink on their drinks menu was lovely!! read more

Area Four - Butcher Shop Roasted Half Chicken (served at dinner only)* - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Excellent pizza. High quality. Variety of flavors. The flavors are definitely unique, may not be for everybody (my party was not particularly fond of the white anchovy... fresh anchovies but strong fishy taste.) we favored the Hawaiian and the Prosciutto Americano. GET THE GARLIC KNOTS! read more

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Picked up lunch from Area 4. Got a cheese pizza and a margherita pizza. The crust was quite tough and difficult to chew but the sauce and cheese ratio was great. Will definitely be back to try more! They also have a separate coffee bar area as well. read more

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

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Overall, a very delicious dinner. I'm usually very picky about the crust of a pizza but this spot was great. Thin crust pizza and the ends were very light and airy. A woodsy, smokey taste was filled throughout (in the best way) and the toppings were matched perfectly. My favorite was the clam and bacon - a combo I did not know I needed until now. All the other combos tasted great as well. The two things keeping me away from giving this 5 stars was the cook of the crust and the service. Although the ends of the crust was perfect, the rest was a little more on the floppy side. I love a good pizza flop but eating this was a mess. The toppings were sliding everywhere and the pizza slice could not hold itself together. I was constantly picking up the toppings to put it back on the slice. Maybe a longer/crisper cook on the bottom would've kept it together? Not sure. But I'm willing to go back to see if this a consistent thing. Nonetheless - the taste of the pizza itself made the mess more bearable. Service wise, I am hoping that they were just having an off night. The workers were not friendly at all and didn't seem to want to serve my table. Did not feel very welcomed here. They also didn't let us know when last call was and when we tried to order a drink, we were answered with a blunt "No. Last call passed". But again, willing to go back and give this place another shot. read more

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Amazing! We had been craving pizza and decided on Area 4. From the moment we sat down and could smell the fire oven pizza we knew we made the best decision. We shared 3 pizzas among 3 of us, and we had leftovers. We ordered the Hawaiian, the mushroom pizza and the Margherita pizza. All were delicious although my favorite was the Hawaiian pizza. The dough was soft and the perfect amount of chewy, and cooked throughout (I've had undercooked pizza crust too many times and it really is a let down). read more

Area Four - Hawaiian and mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Food (recommendations) - supreme garlic knots - not pepperoni pizza (small if 2 people, large if 4 people) - Caesar salad (has anchovies which is a bonus) Drinks - they have a great beer selection that is usually always rotating locals (only con is it is a little pricey -- ~ $12-13) - they do have cocktails but I usually always go with the beer Service - hostess is usually very responsive, waitstaff is 50/50, sometimes I have had such attentive and kind waiters/waitresses other times they have forgotten about us entirely or had to repeatedly ask what we had ordered Atmosphere - industrial vibes, has outdoor seating which is a plus when the weather is nice! read more

I'm not usually a breakfast gal but on the days I wake up hungry before work Area Four is my go to spot! I have nothing but nice things to say about the people that work there, they are always so kind. read more

Area Four - Bacon egg and cheese in an English Muffin with Iced Matcha :) - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Area four is truly a gem in the heart of Tech Square in Cambridge. Everything here screams quality. Their espresso coffee is so rich and delicious. My personal favorite is the iced honey latte with oat milk. Try it and thank me later!! Their prices are a bit high but that is to be expected given its location and I must say they truly ensure their food is worth every penny. Breakfast sandwiches are so delicious-- you must try their freshly made English muffins. You won't be disappointed. The pizza here is also great. On the thin side, but very good! The white truffle pizza is one of my favorites for sure. Haven't had this in a while, but I went through a phase where I would stay late at work just as an excuse to get their street corn style cauliflower for dinner! I saw how much this place did to adapt to the pandemic and stay open for business and am so happy to see it still doing well! They encourage online ordering and have great covid guidelines in place. read more

Area Four - Iced honey latte with oat milk. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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My favorite bar during my trip to Boston! They have an awesome craft beer selection. Harrison, the staff member I met there, is the friendliest and most knowledgeable craft beer server I've ever encountered. We had a great conversation. Highly recommend this place for all craft beer lovers! read more

Area Four - Hill farmstead Poetica. One of the best German Pils ever had. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Only been to the cafe for croissants so not sure about the other food and drinks. Seems like a solid spot for a coffee and to grab a pastry in the morning. The croissant and almond croissant were okay but nothing special. I could see myself getting a pastry here if I liked their coffee. Praline Patisserie closer to central I think has better pastries though. Staff has been friendly every time I have been and it seems to have some nice seating which is a plus. read more

After the hockey game decided what best to finish off a great afternoon then some fabulous pizza. Searched out a couple of places and decided on Area Four... not disappointed at all. The place is eclectic and clean. Staff and employees were all friendly to engage with. As for the food, the broccoli appetizer along with the mushroom pizza we're both terrific. Had some good suggestions made to us from our server regarding bourbon of which was the perfect complement to the dinner. Though it was "free pizza" February we decided to go a different route and found it to be quite good. Enjoy your experience as we did at this terrific, newer establishment. read more

Area Four - Mushroom pizza with mushroom sauce - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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WHERE IS THE CHEESE??? Spent 20$ (10$ tip no joke because I was feeling generous) on this dinky pizza. There is a mere sprinkling of parm on it and NO OTHER CHEESE. Cmon, what? Pizza is also super floppy and soggy. I could make a better pizza myself out of play dough read more

Area Four - Nothing but sauce - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Delicious pizza, great service, and I can't wait to come back! Went for a quick weekday lunch, and were seated immediately. We ordered a medium sausage and pickled pepper pizza to share, and our food was quickly brought out. With a thin crust and ample toppings of spiced sausage, pepper, fresh parsley, this pizza was made to be devoured! read more

Area Four - sausage and pickled pepper pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Fantastic paninis and fresh pizzas. The cheese was great and the ambiance was fantastic. Service was amazing per usual

Great little wood fired pizza joint. We ate on Sunday so they had brunch as well. We got the biscuits and gravy, Hawaiian pizza, Clam Pizza and Prosciutto pizza. The Hawaiian and Prosciutto were by far the best but everything was very good. Service was quick. The waitress made a mistake with our order but quickly fixed it. Would definitely go back. read more

Amazing pizza. I'm not even someone who craves pizza but I've seen multiple magazines talk about Area Four so had to come check it out. Clam and bacon: sooo good. Tons of bacon, really creamy, like clam chowder on a pizza. Squeeze on the lemon, it helps with the richness. Hawaiian: not as "novel" but still really good. A little sweet, a little spicy, a little acidic, so it was a great pairing with the clam and bacon--I recommend a red sauce with a white sauce if you're ordering 2 pizzas. Crust is not too chewy or hard and didn't get soggy. Definitely want to come back to try others! Although we were surprised that so many tables had reservations (we managed to get 2 seats at the bar at 6ish on a Saturday). read more

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

Came here for a quick dinner and LOVED it! We started with garlic knots which were divine. They had Parmesan and lemon zest which was interesting and great! We ended up getting the wings which were the most interesting wings I've had. The Szechuan flavor was unique and great. The pizza was incredible. Crispy, spicy and flavorful. Stop by if you can!! read more

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Great beer, amazing salad. Pizza was structurally amazing, but mildly inedible due to saltiness. I had the Caesar--I LOVE Caesar salads and this is definitely on my top list. It comes with anchovies on top, and lots of cheese and breadcrumbs. The pizza--we got the anchovy pizza. As both huge fans of anchovies and capers, we were super excited to try this pizza. I took one bite and was immediately bombed out with the level of salt--not sure if this was an accident as people seem to love this pizza. There was absolutely no way I would have finished a single slice. My partner has a penchant for finishing his food so he powered through--but uncharacteristically he had to leave a slice for fear of giving himself hypernatremia. Anyways. Still love this place. Won't dock stars because of an aberration. read more

Overall solid spot. Review is probably closer to a 3.5 stars rather than a straight up 3! Probably one of the better Italian-styled pizza (aka not Greek!) spots in Cambridge and the toppings/variety are pretty good as well. Service wasn't great, however, and am on the fence about coming back. Food: Overall pretty good. Got the anchovy pizza and it hit the spot for a fishy pizza. I do want to try their clam pizza, although I'm a bit confused as to whether there are actual clams, or if it's just clam sauce with bacon. Crust is thin, crispy, and overall very yummy! Drinks: These were solid. Nothing to write home about, but the drinks at A4CADE are better and would recommend making the short walk over after dinner to indulge. Service: We didn't have the greatest experience here. After having our orders taken, we were ignored for the next 2 hours. No one came by, or even looked our way when both our water pitchers or glasses (we were going to go for a second round before going to A4CADE). When someone finally came over at around the 2 hour mark, we just decided to get the check in case they didn't come back lol. I'm a bit torn on whether I'll return for the pizza as there are some new spots that have opened up in the area, but maybe takeout will do next time! read more

I've been a big fan of A4 for a while but this most recent pizza was really disappointing. The bacon pizza is incredible but the size is super disappointing. This is a large pizza which has significantly shrunk from times past. I really hope this pizza was just a mistake. read more

Area Four - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Had lunch here. For 2 people, we ordered 2 small size pizza. 1 small size is about for 1 person. I saw large size at other table and it was huge. We wanted to try 2 different kinds, so shared them. We had Margherita and clam. I had the first one better: simple and nice. Clam was good, but a bit too much bacon for me, still good though. Outside table is nice. To beat crowd, arriving before noon is the best. read more

I came here last October and found these pictures just now and was reminded how amazing this place was!!! Because of the great reviews, I had to come here. It did not disappoint. We were in a huge food coma afterwards and enjoyed every single bite of the food from Area Four. Definitely one of my favorite parts from my Boston trip!! read more

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

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Much love for Area Four, their delicious pizzas, and their outstanding service! I love their selection of pizzas, which are the perfect combination of chewy and soft with crunchy crusts, especially when paired with their hot honey. Particular favorites include the margherita and mushroom pizzas. I want especially draw attention to a recent occasion when Area Four went above and beyond. My group at work had originally scheduled a another pizzeria a few weeks in advance for a going-away lunch and the other place cancelled *the morning of*. I was in a panic, to say the least, but Area Four saved the day when we decided to place an order for 6 pies, garlic knots, and wings that morning for lunch later that day. The apps/pizzas arrived promptly during the delivery window and my entire team at work thoroughly enjoyed themselves, particularly those who had not had A4 before :) Safe to say we are all loyal customers now! read more

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

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Area Four continues to be the best at everything they do, and now... you can enjoy their excellent bakery items from the coziness of your own bed: A4 cafe delivers! Hands down my favorite danish in boston. Also my favorite almond croissant. Also *ridiculously* good bagels. Also killer breakfast sandwiches.... And of course, for dinner, you can still rely on A4 for the most spectacular wood-fired pizza in the city. With their signature crust and cheese this good, sometimes a classic margarita is the way to go. Or hey, go for the best of both worlds and get breakfast pizza! read more

Area Four - Breakfast in bed-- A4 cafe now delivers! - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We have been twice. Both time the food was good and the wait staff wonderful. Arugula Salad- delicious Mushroom & Fontina The Hot Mess read more

Eaten here a number of times and also done delivery/take out. Don't know why I keep ordering from them. It's only been once that I've had pizza from here that wasn't severely raw and inedible. The crust/dough has good flavor but it is so soggy and just not cooked through. I've called ahead to ask for it well done and end up with the palest crust and underside. 2 stars because the service is good and the people working are nice. Tonight's delivery sealed the deal that I won't be ordering again. Pale pizza when asked to be well done and it was so. freaking. acidic. Like straight up canned tomatoes on undercooked dough. Too acidic and undercooked to eat. Won't be returning. Still on the lookout for a reliable pizza spot in Boston.. read more

I came here during dedicated studying so I'll mostly be reviewing it as a place to study or get work done. There are two parts to Area Four, the cafe portion and restaurant portion. I mainly resided in the cafe. Studying spot: Overall nice space, two long tables that were pretty spacious or there's also window bar (?) seating. There are plenty of outlets around. The noise levels weren't bad and there was a good mix of people studying/doing work and chatting and hanging out. I think the only annoying thing was that the sun can get quite blinding as there's a large window. It's great lighting, but may produce a pretty bad glare on your laptop screen or shine directly into your eyes depending on where you're seated. Food & drinks: Pretty decent breakfast items and coffee, gets the job done. Also a water jug to refill your water as you need. If you're feeling hungry and need lunch, you can walk to the restaurant portion and grab a pizza or something. They're very nice and will deliver it to you as takeout to your seat in the cafe area. read more

I've traveled the world and had thought I'd found great tasting pizza, until I had prosciutto with honey drizzled on it baked into a pizza, game changer for my taste buds, I'll never look at pizza the same again, nor will my taste buds;) Hopefully the waitress is just working her way through college. I've never thought a rating should be based on service, unless the owner is directly involved. When you can't even find people to fill positions, be happy someone is even showing up to feel a slot. She was kind, but not very helpful or attentive. Awesome food definitely made up for that short coming. read more

Convenient, fresh, tasty! Pure bread has got it all when you are looking for a good affordable lunch spot. They have an extensive lunch offering of salads soups and Sammies. Cannot remember the name of my sandwich but it had bacon chicken cheese and ranch, was toasted and was heavenly! They used to have more vegetarian options including a peanut butter banana chocolate cinnamon panini which I miss and hope they bring back! Also they always give out free sticker magnets! read more

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Perfect lunch spot! The atmosphere was great. The smoked maple pizza was amazing and the grilled chicken gyro was refreshing.