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    Bambolina Restaurant

    4.1 (569 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jeff M.

    This place was awesome. Probably the best salad I've ever had in my life. Very tasteful. Pizza was great and the pork buns were delicious.

    Hot pepper and pepperoni pizza
    Brittney V.

    First of all the fact that this concept is a restaurant is a dream come true, pizza napolitana and ramen all in one??? Obsessed. And it did not disappoint! We split a hot pepper and pepperoni pizza, I got the Spicy White Kimchi Ramen and my partner got the Colonel Sanders Ramen. No notes on anything, just perfection.

    Mushroom fettuccine. Extra creamy is what  talking about!
    Paula B.

    Ambient is friendly and cozy. Great place to bring your best friend or your kiddos! Food was delicately delicious. Tell me what you think when you visit.

    Amazing gluten free awesomeness!! I will be saying yes to a few drops of the chilli oil & flakes again. Yes to this place!
    Ella H.

    The restaurant is cozy with exposed brick, pipes, and wood. There is also a small outdoor seating area. The place can be busy, we tried to go several days prior, but the line was out the door. They offer great service and the menu is clearly marked for avoiding gluten. Every single person in our group loved this place! We all got noodles of some type. We were all happy. Highly recommend!!

    Monika B.

    Stopped in for lunch totally unplanned. We were actually on our way to another restaurant when we walked by this location and decided pizza sounded like a much better plan. We were pleasantly surprised. The pizza was delicious. The crust was chewy while still crisp. Our Caesar salad was very flavorful. The service was incredibly friendly and prompt. The restaurant itself was very clean and cute. Very happy with our decision to stop in.

    Tricia W.

    Came here for a late lunch yesterday afternoon. Place was pretty quiet but it was between lunch and dinner hours. Ordered two pizzas, the mortadella and the capricciosa. Both were delicious, the mortadella was my favorite. we loved the crust here. Everything balanced. Decor was nice and service was ok. Def will be back!

    Lia M.

    I've been to Bambolina a few times and have always really enjoyed it. It's in a great location with a warm vibe and friendly service. My most recent visit was on a Sunday night a few months ago and it was fairly busy. Not packed but still lively. We loved the salad. It was absolutely delicious and I don't think I've ever seen my boyfriend eat that many greens. I'm glad my friends were willing to split pizzas. The artichoke and arugula pizza was my favorite, though everyone enjoyed everything. I've gotten pepperoni in the past and liked that as well. The pizza is just great here. Drinks were good too. Bambolina is also good because they've combined with Kokeshi, another favorite, so if your group is craving different things, Bambolina will work well. Though I miss the old Kokeshi space. Pastas are next on my to-try list here and I'm to return soon.

    SaVvy S.

    Great Service & delicious food. Im still dreaming of the bolognese pasta 2wks later. The beet salad was also delicious.

    Yvethe R.

    This was my first time at Bambalina and we went for lunch. On the positive side, service was very good- quick and super nice server- and the pizza was good. On the "con" side, the price of drinks was scandalous ($14 for a glass of wine, no bottle of wine under $48), the pizza toppings were scarce, and the Alfredo sauce was super heavy. The decor/ size/ ambience were good and the location is of course amazing, which is probably what's driving the prices. I don't think I will go back.

    Amber V.

    The pizza and pasta were absolutely amazing and tasted truly authentic. We were so stuffed but honestly couldn't stop eating because everything was that good. The staff was wonderful, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!

    Bao N.

    We were in Salem for the day and decided to go to Bambolina after a quick search. The interior was nicely decorated with warm lighting. Love the wood fired pizza oven. It was pretty empty in there when we came. I didn't expect it to be a joint space with Kokeshi. We ordered the bay scallop linguine, back alley ramen, ahi tuna poke, ragout Bolognese, forest mushroom and sausage pizza to share. They ended up giving us the margherita pizza due to a miscommunication. I was a bit bummed because I was excited to try the mushroom. Everything was okay, nothing to complain about, but also nothing amazing to it. I did enjoy the scallops. They were very sweet.

    Fennel Sausage Pizza
    Alan M.

    I stumbled upon this restaurant while exploring the historic Salem area. I was originally looking for Kokeshi ramen and as it turns out, Bambolina and Kokeshi are the same restaurant, just serving different cuisines. I had seen Bambolina on Yelp with good reviews so I thought I'd try it out instead of Kokeshi. I ordered the sausage pizza, while my girlfriend ordered a ramen dish. The ramen came out in about 15 minutes, and my pizza was still missing. I went ahead and told my girlfriend to start on the ramen since we didn't want it getting cold while waiting for my pizza. We knew it would probably take a little longer than the ramen to come to our table, however the wait got more ridiculous as time went by. I kid you not, my girlfriend finished her entire bowl of ramen before my pizza even came out- probably about 30-35 mins from ordering. The pizza itself was okay. Exactly what I expected. Nothing more, nothing less, which was fine, apart from the wait. When we were finished eating, I gave my card to my waiter. I'm not sure what was going on, but they must have had my card for another 30 minutes with no explanation or update. I was worried they might take my card information with the amount of time they had it, but I didn't see any other suspicious charges. Overall, would not recommend solely due to the wait time of my pizza. It was apparent we weren't the only table with this issue. At least two other tables were waiting 30 plus minutes for their pizza to come out. There was so much to explore in Salem and I feel like waiting around for an average pizza took away from that.

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    Pork buns were great and margherita pizza was steaming and had a perfect crust. The breadsticks on the tables were also a nice touch.

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    Great food. My son and I had the pizza and Ramen and both were great. Will definitely go back.

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    Flying Saucer Pizza Company

    3.8
    (624 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    The ambiance is amazing. So many cool pictures and props, they usually play cartoons or other nerdy…read moreshows on the tvs. The people there are great. And there's great pizzas and entrees!

    This pizza was out of this world!…read more If you're looking for something different, Flying Saucer Pizza is a fun stop. The funky outer-space theme is packed with incredible memorabilia, including signed items from Star Wars, Star Trek, The X-Files, and more. Everywhere you look there's something interesting to check out while you wait for your food. The pizza absolutely lived up to the hype; fresh, flavorful, and worth the trip. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made sure our family had everything we needed. They had unfortunately run out of their famous garlic rolls, so we tried the gluten-free garlic slices instead. While we appreciated having an alternative, they just weren't the same. One funny family moment: my youngest was afraid to use the bathroom because of all the graffiti on the walls! Once I explained it was part of the restaurant's quirky aesthetic, he laughed about it. One small heads-up for future visitors: there is a step immediately outside the exit that can be easy to miss. My son took an unexpected tumble walking out. Thankfully, he wasn't hurt, but it's worth watching your step. Overall, the incredible pizza, unique atmosphere, and excellent service made this a place we'd happily visit again. If you're in the area, this place is definitely worth a landing.

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    Amazing Pizza

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    We ordered their buffalo, tomato and basil pizza which was amazing! And their sausage & pepper &…read moreonion pizza, too, which was amazing! Their chicken tenders which were just that-tender, and also hearty sized and plentiful. The dipping sauce it came with was very yummy. We also ordered their Greek salad. Love that it came with plenty of feta cheese and olives. I have had Greek salad in other places and was disappointed in the amount of feta cheese & olives. Amazing Pizza is fresh, hearty and reasonably priced. Next week when we do "Game Night" again, we're ordering Take-Out & Delivery from Amazing Pizza!!!

    This restaurant is operated by the lovliest people, each time I come in I feel welcomed and the…read moreservice is always quick and friendly. I like to sit at the bar and watch whatever is on the tv. They bring the food right to the bar and they've got a good selection of drinks as well as cocktails. The food is excellent and made fresh. The cheese pizza has fresh cheeses and a very sweet sauce, the crust is thin but not floppy. I've also had the chicken tenders which were great. I've met Jackie, the owner, and I can tell how much care she puts into the place and the food. The bartenders are great too and fun to converse with. I'm from NY and come to Massachusettes frequently and I've made it a tradition to make sure I stop here each time.

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    This is one slice. Although it's good size, it was extremely thin and burned.
    This is one slice. Although it's good size, it was extremely thin and burned.
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    3.9
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    The nostalgia this place gives me after living in NJ for 20+ years is the best. I love that they…read moresell pizza by the slice because it just tastes so fresh. The crunch of the crust is the best texture and their pizzas were delicious. Thanks to the waiting staff as well because they helped me decide on what to get!

    Essex's Pizza is the definition of "great food, questionable choices." The eggplant parm sandwich?…read moreFlawless. The fries? Perfectly crisp, golden, and addictive. The problem? You don't actually get fries with your sandwich. No, that's considered a "luxury item" here--almost $10 for a pile of potatoes, as if they were hand-carved from marble. At those prices, you half-expect them to come with a certificate of authenticity. The dining setup is another puzzle. The ordering area is cavernous--roomy enough to host a small wedding--while the actual tables feel like an afterthought, crammed into tight corners and always overcrowded. Locals? Forget it. This place runs on tourist cash, and it shows. You'll find yourself trying to enjoy a slice while being elbowed by a family of seven comparing witch trial souvenirs. Service is friendly, but basic. Don't expect table delivery; if you want your food, you'll need to stage a retrieval mission across the crowded floor while balancing your overpriced fries like they're a Fabergé egg. Still, here's the kicker: the food is so good you'll put up with it. The pizza's delicious, the sandwiches are exceptional, and the fries--financial robbery aside--are worth it. Four stars because the food carries the place on its back. One star off for charging champagne prices in a paper-plate joint.

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    Inside Essex Pizza
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    Adriatic Restaurant & Bar

    Adriatic Restaurant & Bar

    3.9
    (439 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    April 17, 2026 I…read morewent with my parents tonight to the Adriatic Restaurant (Washington Street), Salem, MA. We've started having dinner out twice a month and this was the most recent experience. I had gone online to the NORTH SHORE DINNING PAGE on Facebook and asked people about their experiences with the restaurant in the last two days and here's what people said: "great, tender meatballs", "great eggplant parmigiana", "very good experience". .... And what we found out is that they were right. Those things were all true! Now.... As to what we ordered: I got the grilled octopus. It was the only partial miss on the menu. Arugula just doesn't make a very good sauce and it was a pretty bad base for what would otherwise might have been a great appetizer. My mother got the Caesar salad. It was good. It's a hard thing to screw up. My father ordered the meatballs. They were amazing and delicious - just like Facebook promised. The tzatziki sauce was good. Maybe not as good as mine, but good nonetheless. So dinner.... Mine was the Chicken Saltimboca. It was so good that I'd bathe in the sauce they make with it. I loved eating forkfuls of the chicken with bites of the mashed potatoes. That was really luxuriant. My mother had the Eggplant parmigiana and she wiped out the entire plate. She loved it. My father.... Beef tenderloin tips. Maybe cooked slightly too much, but delicious. He wiped out the plate. To drink.... I was out of the hospital and recovering from brain tumor surgery, so I had the hard cider (3.5% BV), my father had the Peroni (Italian) beer, and my mother had the Bud light. I tasted the Peroni and liked it very much. The hard cider had almost no sweetness to it. It was dry as a higher end brut champagne.... Which actually set off the meal really nicely. My tastes weren't clashing and that was good. Our waiter, Sean, was great. Ask for him! We left a $32 tip, so the bill came to $197.85

    My family and I had dinner here on the evening after Christmas around 7. It wasn't too busy, and we…read moregot a table pretty much to ourselves in the back area where the larger tables are. I had a delicious espresso martini and for apps I tried the arancini and picked off my sister's caesar salad. They were both alright, but the caesar could've used more dressing and I didn't love the flavor of the arancini - just a bit bland. For my entree I had the shrimp scampi. This also really lacked flavor, and I was yearning for more tomatoes. The service was great and our waitress Leanna was attentive and super sweet. They had clean bathrooms and ample parking out front and around the block. However, the food wasn't memorable, and I don't think I'll go out of my way to return.

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    Adriatic Restaurant & Bar
    Roasted beef tips, mashed potatoes, and grilled carrots
    Roasted beef tips, mashed potatoes, and grilled carrots
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    Piccolo Piatti

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    4.3
    (7 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    Piccolo Piatti is finally open in Salem after waiting a few years with the "Coming Soon" banner…read morehanging on the green painted house at the corner of Webb St & Collins St. This small house was formerly Amazing Pizza & More which is relocated to the Wharf. Operated by Antique Table, Piccolo Piatti of Salem is strictly a takeout eatery (no table seating) which serves up a variety of paninis/subs/wraps with fries, chicken wings, pizza, grain bowls, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, juices, and can soda. The menu here is different than Antique Table and Piccolo Piatti Winthrop, which offers full service dining with mostly Italian food. I stopped by Piccolo Piatti mid-afternoon and the place was fairly busy with people hanging out waiting for their orders. I ordered a Salmon Bowl ($16 plus tax) which was ready in about 25 minutes after ordering since there were already large orders before mine. I watched the two cooks prepare food in the kitchen as I waited. The Salmon Bowl was really good with nice flavors, which had white rice, mixed greens, red onions, pico de gallo, hot tender honey glazed salmon smoothed with a pesto mayo. I will definitely have to drop in again for a hot sandwich with a smoothie!

    Got take out pasta dishes....food was delicious, however, for $20.99, both dishes were kids size…read moreportions. Seems like a couple more spoonful's pasta and more than 2 meatballs would at least begin to look like an adult's size portion. $50 for 2 very small meals.

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    Piccolo Piatti
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    Menu 8/31/25

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