My carb and fat intake levels reach gargantuan levels as temperatures begin to drop. Not only do I crave large amounts of pasta and grains, it is the one time I begin to eat obnoxious amounts of pizza - hot, cold, good or bad. I don't care. I crave the fat, the salt, and the canvas of bread it all rests on. So it's no surprise that I've already tried all the spots within a mile radius and know what I would expect from each one. Arsenal Pizza became my go-to spot for a different reason than just the food. They serve decent pizza; nothing mind blowing or out of this world. The price is decent and the fire times just like any other place. It is built to order like almost everyone else and the service is as simple and straightforward as it can be. It usually is empty when I'm there with a few trickling in to pick up phone orders or grabbing a slice or two before heading back out. On top of that, I have no mobile signal in there...(blah, blah, yippie-di-blah). Somehow, I've actually fallen in love with this place because of the lady who works there. I see her as the epitome of hard work with long hours alone and feeding the community that comes in to this neighborhood joint. It doesn't matter how tired she is (or looks), she does it well and with purpose. I've never seen her smile until the one time I said, "my favorite lady!" and she just said, "same pizza?" Whaaaat? She actually remembered me but never showed any indication of it? It was a sweet moment to me that a woman with stoically conservative mannerisms showed any sign of affection to a customer. I've been back many time since and each time, this personal bias has only made me appreciate even more the taste of my go-to pizza: veggie lovers pizza, add sausage, add meatball. A perfect combination of everything I'd ever want atop a well baked piece of fat veggie meaty bread. read more

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This might be my favorite pizza in town! They use the tastiest pepperoni, the pizza is always great and the guys who run the place are super friendly. I work around the corner from them but I have only tried their pizza since it's so good, but I wouldn't hesitate to try anything else! read more

WARNING: I apologize in advance the explicit nature of this review. Be warned, I will be describing sexist/objectionable behavior. In general, their pizza is yummy and they've been a friendly place. But this happened today and I have to say it turned me off as a customer completely. I was waiting in front of two other customers who were obviously coworkers (they were wearing the same uniform). When they started paying, one made a joke of "this money is from the best stripper in town" (or something like that). The cashier smiled, took the money, smelled it, and said "yeah I can tell". Then they just kept going, talking about Cinnamon the stripper and laughing. Even the 2nd guy behind the counter that makes the pizzas and food came forward and said something in poor taste. I just couldn't. I told them all this is disgusting and left. While you can't control your customers, you can control yourselves. I get jokes, but this just turned my stomach. There are plenty of pics of kids and women on the walls, I'm SURE if one of them were there, they wouldn't have said this. I don't know why they assumed it's ok to act like this period, nevermind when other (adult male) customers are in the shop. They should be ashamed of themselves. read more

The food is good, and the service is good also. It is a very local spot, so don't expect a crazy storefront. But it serves the purpose and the prices are still very affordable. read more

Great neighborhood spot. Always open friendly and quick . Family owned small business

The service is very good there is AMAZING pizza and different kinds of thing you'd find at a pizzeria. Also they have a variety of good drinks to choose from. No alcohol though, this is a very good place I would recommend it read more

Workers are nice even when busy. Definitely one of the last few places that charge a reasonable price

The steak and cheese didn't even have melted cheese, and who left the 80 yr old lady to cook by herself? This place sucks

This little pizza house is spectacular! Their pizzas and sandwiches have no equal. They always get you your food quickly and the food has always been reasonably priced. read more

When I'm in the area I sometimes stop by for a sub or some pizza slices. Have never had a bad meal from here. The prices are reasonable and the service quick and friendly. read more

I would categorize their ingredients as decidedly low quality. The cheese was kind of like white American cheese--not the best; the sauce was kind of watery--also not what I would expect from a place that has "pizza" in their name. I ordered the "Arsenal Special" pizza, it was edible, but I would never eat it again. Maybe I should have gone with a sandwich, because it seemed like most people were going that route. On the plus side: their cashier was very friendly and their restroom was clean, if not for these two facts, it would have been a "lone star" review here! read more

Arsenal Pizza - The "Arsenal Special" pizza - Pizza Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Arsenal Pizza is a great spot. You read all these bad reviews from out of town midlevelish brown suit corporate people that are in constant pressure from their higher ups and they come and take it out on the local pizzeria. The food is good the price is right and the location is convenient. You wanna go to Frank Pepe's and pay 25 dollars for a pizza, Go ahead! and like other people have said the lady there is a sweet heart. read more

Waited 50 years to make it to the New England area to try my first pastrami sandwich. Just didn't trust the Midwest to do it right. Sam and his family that own & operate Arsenal Pizza did not disappoint!!! It was FABULOUS!!! Have ordered several other subs and each has been delicious! Everyone should be coming here! read more

Delicious, fresh pizza every time! Great neighborhood pizza shop....and they have a great steak n cheese as well ! Happy to have them close read more

Arsenal Pizza - two slices of pizza on a plate - Pizza Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

They don't wear gloves while making your food! My eggplant parm sub was so good, but definitely disturbing seeing them prepare my food without gloves on. read more

my dad and I stopped in for a slice before he headed home. We ended up ordering a pie and taking the rest back for the next day. We had a greek-style pizza with meatballs and mushrooms, which was good but not the best ever. The woman working at the counter was very sweet and we sat at a table near the front while we waited. It took a bit longer than promised, but not a horrible experience. (visited 6/12/19) read more

This place is next to our new facility. We thought it was going to be a nice close quick place with decent food. However, today I had a grilled chicken sub with a huge bone in it. Photos to come! It seems like this place doesn't care, because when I went back and complained they said "that's normal". That is not normal. That's crap. They've lost my business forever, GFY Arsenal Pizza. read more

Arsenal Pizza - Bones in my chicken sandwich. Nice job losing our business after our first visit. GOOD JOB! - Pizza Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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no frills.. exactly what you'd expect. pizza crust and sauce is really nice. calzones also very good. nice people. i like how he calls everyone "my friend". :) dont fuck up on ordering for groups. submit a single order and dont mess up the details. read more

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Food = 5 of 5 Service = 4 of 5 Decor = 3 of 5 After seeing those scores, some of you might wonder how I gave this place a 5 of 5. The answer is that there are places that charge a ton of money for a small pizza, and so what you end up paying for is the decor and the service. Arsenal Pizza is what it is: a local pizza parlor which focuses on the food. Is the lady who runs the place charismatic? Not by a long shot. Is this a place that you would take someone to on a first date? No way. But if you are with someone who savors the taste of good food (as opposed to savoring large quantities of food), then Arsenal Pizza is the right place to go. I had the Hawaiian pizza and it was great. The ham and the pineapples tasted delicious, the cheese was not oily, and the crust was crispy enough to crunch, but easy to chew. When I first saw the reviews for this place, I was a bit skeptical. But the other reviewers who gave it 4 or 5 stars are correct. This place is as good as advertised. read more

Phenomenal across the board!!!!! This spot is a must!!! Consistent, clean, great service, excellent prices!!!

I had the cheese pizza which fondly reminded me of elementary school lunch. If the 2 slices made the shape of a rectangle I would've given 4 stars. Must try more. I was happy at lunch today. read more

This is my go-to place for lunch. I have gotten everything from pizza to salads to subs, and it is all good!! The pizza is made from scratch, the cold-cuts always fresh, and the salad always crisp. They also have your typical side orders (chicken fingers, buffalo fingers, fries, onion rings etc). And, the owner is always there to take your order and is very very friendly which goes a long way for me. I usually order ahead so it is ready when I get there. Which brings me to my last point...The reasons I'm giving it four stars is because orders can take awhile if you order in person, especially around the 11:30 to 1:00 lunch window, and there is a 50 cent charge for credit or debit. I definitely recommend this place! read more

If you like Greek pan pizza- they serve some of the best in the area. Nice people, very clean and reasonably priced.

It was a really good pan crust pizza with loaded toppings and cheese! We had large Greek, veggie, and special pizzas and all of them were pretty big sizes with affordable price. This is our go to local pizza place in the neighborhood. read more

I live nearby in Watertown and like to try all the local spots vs. standards like Dominos/Papa Ginos/NYAJ/etc. I tried this place the other night with a friend over in preparation of watching Game of Thrones. I give it overall a B+/A-. The service was a bit slow but there was only one woman working there around 8PM at night, so that was to be expected. No there's no flashy TVs or digital menus, but it's your nice standard small town pizza shop with all the standard salads, subs, pizzas and options. Wasn't crazy busy and the food was exactly what we were hoping for. The crust was a little flaky, but the cheese to sauce ratio was great and we'd be back in the future for sure when we're looking for some standard greek pizza. Fan! read more

Arsenal Pizza - Large cheese pizza ordered around 8PM at night - Pizza Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

The woman who works the counter and makes the food is an ABSOLUTE ANGEL!!! Happy this place exists and my go to for pizzas any day of the week. Just one "Ranch" inside joke! Lol read more

I have came here for years and the guy is super nice but recently it was the women who took my order very rudely and when I got my food everything was cold like it had been sitting out the cheese on my burger was all cold and was not even close to melted and my wrap had no flavor at all, sadly I won't be coming back read more

Our go-to for a quick power lunch or corporate catering. I work nearby, so I definitely have fond thoughts of the ease and convenience of this icon down the block, but it's everything you could want in a neighborhood pizza place. The staff are always friendly and patient, even with large 10+ pizza orders. We've never had trouble placing large orders even on the day of. Arsenal Pizza never fails. Aside from your classics, there's specials and cult favs like Grecian and Hawaiian pies. I especially like the option of the two-way, three-way etc pizzas where you can essentially design-your-own. There's even deals like buy 4 pizzas and get the 5th one free! Calling Watertown denizens/9-5 office workers, this place is perfect for just a pick me up on that hump day rut. read more

First and for most the company I work for and myself began our new residency here very recently and are open to try out local business' to get familiar with what we have to work with for Lunch/Dinner. I called ahead to pick up some subs and ordered myself a grilled chicken sub with lettuce and mayo, something simple and got attitude immediately. Half way through the sub I bite into something solid and when I searched inside, I found what looks like part of a wishbone inside the chicken. I go back to Arsenal Pizza to let them know that I just bit into a bone they had served to a paying customer in the most polite way possible. All staff inside stare at me for several seconds and 1 man begins to say "well, that is normal"......that is normal?!!! Absolutely not, never in my life have I ever eaten a chicken sub, sandwich, etc. and find a bone inside, let alone bite right into it. I mention to them that this is not safe for me or even children to eat, that this can be a problem. Same man and another woman continue to mention that it is normal and "It happens", also try to explain to me how "Chicken wings" have bones. I clearly ordered a Grilled Chicken sub and not chicken wings where I would expect bones inside. To finish this off, as this conversation was going on, the man walked away from me and started to do other things, completely blew my issue and concerns off. This place lost my business right away and will lose more from my company, I will be informing everyone on this situation and how terrible Arsenal Pizza was. read more

Arsenal Pizza - Bone that was inside Grilled Chicken sub. - Pizza Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Pizza crust was not the best, and the place itself is dumpy but weirdly quaint as well. The woman who made the meal was very nice and the salad had more than just iceberg lettuce, which was nice. Good value, mediocre-decent food. Would go here again if it was convenient. read more

As others have mentioned, the pizza is not "the best", but I like it and it's consistent. Try it for yourself. I haven't explored the menu too much, but salads are always fresh and the woman working evenings is always pleasant. read more

ahh, thank god this place exists. there's no better escape from panera, which embodies everything i hate all at once, than a local pizza/sub shop. friendly service, good food, and great prices. i had an big eggplant parm grinder for less than $6, and contemplated the 2 cheese slices + bottle of soda deal for just under $5. they've also got apps, salads, and pastas. but i think the real treats have gotta be their pizzas and calzones. once i saw them come out of the oven i knew i would have to come back to try both (luckily, i work very close by). the pizza looked to be deep dish (my fave!) and average about $7 - a steal! plus, there are lots of veggie options, including artichokes :) one of my coworkers referred to this place as a dime-a-dozen, but imho, classic favorites gotta be good to get to be classics in the first place! read more

Basic, consistent Greek deli situation. Can't go wrong for subs at lunch.

I've been eating Arsenal Pizza for about 10 years and sure, it's not the greatest pizza in the world, but it's probably my favorite, daily driver, pizza. Their steak subs are pretty good too, but the pizza is the real star. It's always ready in "15 Minutes". read more

Great pizza and sub shop! The calzones are excellent as well as any of their subs. What I also like is that everything is reasonably priced. I'm going with 5 stars because the owner works his ass off and is a really good guy. If you work in the area, go here instead of Panera or the ghetto Arsenal Mall food court. read more

Really good pizza. Got the salami and mushrooms. Can't go wrong with this neighborhood place.

I counted: Ten slices of pepperoni on one regular-sized slice of pizza. You're lucky if you get five from most places. Arsenal Pizza in Watertown puts most of the pizza joints in Allston-Brighton to shame. It's just up the street and around the corner from the Watertown Mall, the Arsenal Mall, and the Watertown Arsenal complex. Check it out if you're in the neighborhood and want something a bit more authentic than Panera or Friendly's. I'd drive there regularly if I owned a car and gas weren't over four bucks a gallon. read more

This small place just off Arsenal Street gets the good rating for everything but it's namesake. I'll start with the bad - the pizza. Sorry, but it is just not good. It is very lunch in elementary school only 10 times more greasy. Honestly, there are many microwaveable options that surpass this. HOWEVER, everything else on the menu is delicious. From their tasty Italian, to the shaved steak and cheese (get extra cheese). The meatball sub is very very good. And if looking for a little lighter fare, the Gyro Salad is absolutely fantastic. All veggies very fresh and crisp. Lastly, their pasta dishes are extremely good with lots of spices and flavors and of course, should you want it, cheese. Not to mention, all of these are very good sizes and portions for a very reasonable price (large subs ~$7 all in, salads ~$6, pasta dishes ~$8) Were it not for the unfortunate state of the pie, this would be a 5 star rating. read more

I love the veggie burger here. The place is awesome, clean and is open till a decent time on weekdays too. The owners are extremely friendly. I surely recommend this place. Good bang for the buck. read more

I eat here several times a week for lunch. Its the best option for lunch in the area. Things to try: 1) Italien Sub w/Everything, Toasted 2) Steak and Cheese w/Mushrooms, Toasted 3) 2 Slices of Pepperoni Pizza + Soda = ~$5.50 read more