I tried Avenue Kitchen + Bar with a group of friends. The ambiance is dark but warm. Our waiter was very attentive and the staff adjusted for all our menu requests. The menu is a little small, and simple but the food was flavorful and met our expectations. The desserts were very nice! We could come back! read more

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Absolutely outstanding! Ordered the Monday Sing special which came with super fresh celery and house ranch. Also got the Chef Special pizza and a Southwest Salad. All were delicious and delivered hot. Love this place!! read more

First of all, those MAPLE DUCK WINGS?!?! Holy cow, AMAZING... like Phantom Gormet amazing. Had that and a Cobb Salad with grilled chicken, and I must say that was one of the best salads I've ever had. Deviled eggs [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance, as it was around 5-5:30.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Last but certainly not least was the staff, ACES. Right from the get-go the host was very pleasant and even came by at one point to make sure everything was going well. Our server Stacy went above and beyond to and that really made our night. Will 100% be back to try everything on the menu! read more

I went here on my way to the airport on a Monday evening. The dining room was quiet and there were just a couple of other groups. The menu has a decent amount of options and the servers and staff are very friendly. I just wanted a good burger before I left. Which there is one choice. I ordered it and it came out fairly quickly. Overall the meal was good. I got the house salad which was good and simple. The burger elements worked pretty well. I was just not too pleased with the flavor of the patty. It felt a little bland, which was a little disappointing. I tried a few fries from my friend's plate and they were quite good. Overall it's a nice neighborhood restaurant to go to if you live in the area and want something more than cafe food. The portions are decent and the food is satisfying. read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - Avenue Burger - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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A colleague brought me here because of some of the hype and that they have Detroit style pizza. I have to say the pizza was a 10 out of 10, amazing stuff. On a Tuesday the bar was packed, but there were a few tables available, seems it's a favorite of locals. The establishment itself had a comfy vibe, staff was gracious, honest and quite helpful. Would def recommend to anyone looking for a pizza and have not tried... read more

5 star pizza from a new yorker As a new yorker, I really wanted to not like this place but I ended up really digging it. Admittedly, I have never had detroit style pizza so I have no standard of comparison. I was intrigued by the concept so a couple of friends and I figured we would try it out. For 4 people, we opened with the steak and cheese wontons and got a large chef's choice and a small chicken bacon ranch pizza. Steak and cheese wontons were exactly what they sound like - very akin to crab rangoons. The pizza was bomb. It tasted very similar to a Sicilian slice but with a crispier, buttery bottom (very reminiscent of pizza hut). Of the two, I liked the chef's choice better, but both were good. The pepperoni slices were nice and thick and the the red sauce was super tangy, just the way I like it. The chicken bacon ranch was good too but I am not a huge fan of pizza without tomato sauce (is it even pizza?). Overall, lovely first detroit pizza experience - will be coming back. Tip: The slices are deceptively large despite not looking so. This is because it is quite thick. I felt very satisfied eating 2 slices. I probably could have squeezed a third but didn't feel so inclined. I think 1 large pizza is enough for 3-4 people, especially if you are ordering other appetizers. read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - chef's choice and chicken bacon ranch - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We stopped here on a rainy Saturday night and the place is set up keeping the Covid restrictions in mind. The tables are set far apart and the staff wore masks during the entire stay. This place is known for their Detroit style pizza so if you are not a fan of that style of pizza, I would suggest other items on the menu. We got the chicken ramen to kick off which was pretty much a chicken noodle soup. It was hearty and perfect for the cold weather. We got the mushroom pizza and a pepperoni pizza. I like that this place offers half and full sizes of their pizza. We ended our meal with skillet baked cookie and some vanilla gelato which was amazing! P.S. def get the spicy fries with the lemon truffle dip! read more

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A "no miss" place. All dishes were great - no "misses". The pizza was excellent. We ordered a version of their "chef's choice" - pepperoni, sausage, broccoli rabe, and mushrooms. Chewy crust, nice red sauce, lots of delicious mozzarella cheese. Only minor complaint was wishing there were more of the delicious toppings. The burger and chicken sandwich was perfectly cooked, tasty and juicy. The buffalo wings had a nice tang and heat level - very, very good. Owners / chef are from upstate NY, so they know buffalo wings. Beet salad was nicely dressed and paired with our dishes. Ended with skillet cookie topped with huge scoop of vanilla gelato! Highly recommend. We will definitely be back! read more

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Best tasting pizza sauce and pizza. I'm a pizza lover and I love their Detroit style pizza squares. Service is always excellent and it's a really cozy and quieter but still trendy spot to dine and enjoy any day of the week. read more

Good food, solid menu, plenty of drink options. Perfect for a quick bite or to hang out for a while

Came here with my parents last night and it was just what we were looking for! The pizza was so good but the salads were delicious! The staff was so friendly and the drinks were cold and yummy! read more

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In my book you only deserve 5 stars for service PLUS excellent food. Avenue delivers in both arenas. We would come here even if they ONLY served their Detroit style pizzas. They are so so delicious and you're treated like family when you walk in the door. They have done everything well both pre and post COVID. And if you still aren't dining out, they have also mastered the takeout arena. They have both indoor and outdoor spaces open now. Food quality hasn't suffered one bit. On Wednesdays they have an old school Italian night with excellent classics like eggplant parm. Do yourself a favor and make Avenue part of your regular food rotation! read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - two cocktails on a table - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I came for the pizza and it did not disappoint. I ordered at the bar which was nice with good service. A beer later, I walked out with a couple pizzas which everyone enjoyed. read more

I'm a Detroiter born and bread and I love my Detroit Style Pizza...so...I am visiting Boston and decided to see if I could find authentic Detroit Style Pizza. Now I found quite a few places that "claim" to have Detroit Style Pizza but after viewing the pictures online I knew immediately they were frauds ... until ... I came across Avenue Kitchen & Bar!! I looked at the pictures online and had a good feeling that this place might be legit. Well, I was correct!!!! This Pizza tastes just like Buddy's and Shield's .... And real Detroiters know that's saying something!! The sauce on top was awesome, the crust was crispy and buttery, and all the toppings were on point!! So....if you are looking for Detroit Style Pizza in the Boston Area - Avenue Kitchen & Bar is the real deal and gets 5 Stars from this Detroiter from the west side "Woodingham and 6 Mile". Gino "the owner" is da man!!! read more

I could not have been more pleasantly surprised by this place. I'm not sure how new it is, but I've lived in the area for eight years and never gave this place a second thought until several friends recommended it to me. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you! The vibe is hometown, and the food is excellent! We had the chef's special pizza, Detroit style, and the salmon - miso-carrot sauce and brussel-quinoa hash. Both were top notch. They had a great salad selection (and beer), and I can't wait to come back and try the chicken riggies! The servers were also very friendly and helpful. read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - Salmon with miso-carrot sauce and brussel-quinoa hash - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Decent espresso martinis Their kitchen was closed due to a hood problem so we could only try salads; the one we got was delicious! read more

Awesome neighborhood restaurant!!!! It's a cool atmosphere. Great for food and drink I bring my family in all the time. read more

Detroit style pizza and Burgers are awesome. Great bar And Drinks Outdoor patio Chuck and Denise read more

Horrible customer service. Our waiter charged us for someone else's meal. When the bill came he snatched my credit card from my hand, and when I asked him what was going on he ignored me and gave me no explanation. When he came back he told me that he charged the wrong card. The manager then came and proceeded to DOUBLE CHARGE us! When we pointed out the 2nd mistake, there was no apology. No compensation. He literally told me " just pay your Bill." As a paying customer person, I will never come back to this place. read more

Fantastic Detroit style Pizza. I can honestly say this is my favorite place to get pizza in all of Boston (Somerville). The atmosphere is upbeat but not too loud or crowded, and the wait staff and bartenders are always friendly. read more

We came here for the soft opening previously. Food was good, cocktails were good. Fast forward a few weeks - I decided to order some takeout. I ordered a regular meatball pizza and a full (rather than half size) order of Mac and cheese. My total upon arrival was $48 (pre-tip). For one pizza, and an order of Mac and cheese. While I'm all for supporting local business and new restaurants, I feel like I got gouged a bit on the price. Food is good, but the $$ seems a little excessive. read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - Meatball pizza, and full order of Mac and cheese. - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is my local go to restaurant. Their Detroit style pizzas are excellent, and other items are well crafted too. Such a great little neighborhood joint. read more

Visiting from DC, we really enjoyed. The two of us shared the duck wings (delicious) and a small pizza. We both really enjoyed. Terrific service too. Highly recommend. read more

TL;DR - Come for the Detroit style pizza, stay for the great service and welcoming atmosphere A friend and I came by for a beer and some pizza having heard great things about Avenue. Definitely delivered on the pizza - I got a red pizza with onions and mushrooms and my friend got the white pizza with broccoli rabe. Both hit the spot and Avenue has a great beer selection to go with it. Our server was excellent and the atmosphere was very neighborhood-y and inviting. I do think that Night Shift Lovejoy Wharf has a slight edge on the Detroit pizza, but I need to go back and try both again to be sure. read more

Comfortable, helpful staff, and good food! How could one not like this classy little restaurant Just on the edge of Ball Sq?

Tried their Detroit pizza for take out. I'm happy to see a new style of pizza coming to Somerville as in general this location is tough for quality pizza. The place itself is really fresh looking and nice. One day maybe I'll do sit-down there. We got the mushroom and broccoli with red sauce , it's alright, not sure I'm a fan of the style I got, but it wasn't bad. We will be back to just try their classic red sauce and cheese next time. Overall, chill place with some decent fresh pizza. read more

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We got a takeout order of the chef's choice Detroit Style pizza, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and Meatball Sub. The pizza and meatball sub were excellent, and so were the side salad/fries. Unfortunately, the crispy chicken sandwich was disappointing. The taste was great, but the chicken inside was so fatty that we ended up taking it out of the sandwich entirely. Service was great - would be 5 stars with a different cut of chicken in the sandwich! We'll be back for the pizza, though. read more

This has been one of my favorite spots to go to in my neighborhood since late 2019. It's consistently easy to get a reservation or a table even when it's somewhat busy. The food is always consistently delicious - everything I've had has been so so good. They have vegetarian and vegan options and are good about modifications on any dish if you need any. They rotate items on the menu per season and have specials on most days. Their Detroit style pizza is the best ever - it has become one of my favorite pizzas around. Their cocktails are great, especially the espresso martini - one of the best I've had and comes with a nice frothy top. The service is always great, the staff is super friendly and they work very hard. Please give this place your money - we need more places like this around! read more

Really nice little restaurant. Small back patio and friendly service. Recommend beef barbacoa pizza and chicken sandwich read more

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Fantastic Detroit style pizza. Heard about this place on the Boston Accents podcast where they had a "Taste Off" between this place, some spot in Weymouth and another pizza joint in Swampscott. Avenue seemed to come out on top. Was actually a little hard to tell as the three judges were completely housed on Carlsbergs. Anyways, I'll keep this one in the rotation. The Chili Duck Wings were also fantastic. Also, if anyone ever needs to sell anything on Craigslist just say that it's "possibly haunted" and I GUARANTEE you will move that merchandise within 24 hours. Trust me. read more

I'm always a fan of trendy new neighborhood spots. In one day I got to assess Avenue's value as a spot for bar reading (excellent), early evening bar dining (very good), and late evening dining (good). I wish that Avenue had a wider range of dishes on their menu. The hummus was a generous portion compared to other restaurants that skimp on an appetizer like this; the espresso martini was great; I even enjoyed a sip of my friend's negroni and I am not a negroni girl; the Detroit-style pizza was good as well. Later in the evening the bar gets loud-- too loud for even a close conversation at the bar, so I would recommend going early if that bothers you. The inspiring L. Frank Baum quote in the bathroom and the Anthony Bordain quote in the dining room really add to the restaurant's fun ambiance. read more

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Great bar, pizza was outstanding, friendly staff, definitely a hidden gem. Strongly suggest a try. My first time. read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - Pizza with half meatball. - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Went here for my brother's birthday yesterday. All the food we had was amazing! Steak and cheese dumplings and Detroit style pizza were the highlights. I cannot wait to go back and try the other food! Beer and drink menu were also great. Wait staff was super friendly and passionate about their spot. If you are looking for authentic Detroit style pizza in Boston, this is the spot for you! Couldn't wait long enough to take a picture of the whole pie! read more

Avenue Kitchen + Bar - The Reg Pizza with pepperoni - Beer Bar Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

an amazing spot to grab food. Their pizza is a favorite and top tier. This is the first place I think of when people are in town to visit. Avenue is very accommodating with making reservations and they have a great bar as well. Their espresso martinis are also a must when going. 10/12 recommend this place it never misses read more

The atmosphere is super nice and so is the waitstaff. I'd say the food was good but not the best I've ever had. I would definitely go back but maybe try something different on the menu. read more

The food and service are wonderful here! They also have great specials almost everyday. The outside patio is so nice when it's warm out.

great deep dish pizza in the area and it's open relatively later than the other pizza joints, the pick up counter service has been solid every time: 4/5 bc we had an order mishap with the toppings but it happens read more

Awesome little spot for brunch! Came here with 2 of my friends on a Sunday. Food and service were great too. We split the French toast which was to die for and got our own plates that we loved. Got the spicy blackberry margarita and it was so refreshing, not too sweet at all. Will definitely be coming back! read more

As mentioned, pizza was very good- especially fresh to order/eat in. Meatball came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. So good- we ordered 2 . Cocktails were very good- one of the best espresso martinis I've had- also had 2 ! Was there for brunch so I thought the brunch menu was a bit limited. Didn't like the ranchero breakfast bowl I ordered- perhaps too bland and since it followed the (1st) pizza- was a tough act to follow. I think the brunch menu offerings need work, but the pizza should carry folks through- definitely eat it in house!!! read more

I ordered the small Detroit-style pizza with pepperoni. Absolutely Dee-licious! I'll be back!