Happy Father's Day to all the dad's on here! My siblings and I got my dad Vesuvius in Salem. Walked in and had a few minutes to wait while they finished out pizza, fries and chicken tenders so I looked around and what not, saw bunch of dust, on the ceiling, inside looked extremely dirty and unsanitary. The food was good to my family which made me happy. Personally don't like the sauce is to sweet for me, not a fan but my family likes it. Dad is happy and that is all we wanted. Little back round about me PERSONALLY hating them! About 2 years ago I was hired at Sweet Java's (which they also own) for a not even a month when it just opened. I am an extremely hard worker who is always early for work. I was soo very excited for this job because it was so close to where I was living at the time too and I love to make food and see people happy. I was hired to be the muffin maker anf food prep shit! was let gontrew a fuckin phone call! I guess "I wasn't catchin on fast enough". (NOTE!! I knew they just opened and were trying to work shit out, recipes out and shit!) After 2-3 hopeful weeks of maybe me havin a full time job or career (cuz they made it sound like they are all one big family with their employees and have fun and blah blah blah... more false promises and hopes from a crappy minium wage job!) When the owner left me am that voicemail on my phone sayin "we have to let you go, your not catching on fast enough." That hurt me in so many ways emotionally and mentally so badly to the point I fell into a bad depression, felt hopeless, had lower self esteem then I already do! I felt stigmatized and extremely discriminated in alot of ways! I have had multiple jobs in the past so I got my hopes up yet again with a new company. All I got was more words of just false promises and hopes thrown my way! I have heard that from so many jobs so when sweet java's said "I was doin good" the day before they let me go so rudely and got my hopes up! First off I always tell alll jobs at interviews about my learnin disability, my soberity and my mental health issue like my severe anxiety and ocd. The male Owner would not let me mix the recipes together he would do it whole I watched but he will let you cook them in the oven thats about it. The owner did all the prep work and I just cooked it and ran it upstairs! I can read and follow directions when things are hand on but if you tell me to sit beside you and watch you how am I supposed to learn. I need to do things hands-on and I stated it multiple times to them to saying "hey can I please try and make them please?" and he said "oh you're not ready yet"!! Been workin in kitchens and food jobs for years! told them my experiences! They dont give out the recipes to employees which honestly would help them if they did so the owners dont work themselves to exhaustion or death. I was sooo heart broken cuz I loveeee to cook and be in a kitchen and thought I was killin it for them. Made a few mistakes I am a human and everyone makes mistakes on a new job but I got the hang of it or so I thought!! Guess not to their standards. It takes me a little longer to get things cuz of my learning disabilitiy butttt I am a hands on person and thought I caught on very quick after week one when he started to let me put the muffins in the oven! I even came up with some good recipes and suggestion for example like those egg Frittata I came up with a veggie one and a steak n cheese one! once they let me go though it made me feel not good enough for a long time! Soooo this is why I personally do not like to give them my $$$$$ because they didn't give me a chance to work for them. lasted a month! it made me feel like shit! In my eyes you don't let someone go over the phone or say shit like "your not catchin on fast enough." so yeahh I resent Sweet Java's, Vesuvius and the owners because I told them when I got hired I am a hand on person I learn quicker doing hands on then watching the owner do everything and just tell me what to do. If I do it myself I will learn faster. that is all. They will never get my $$ of me and I am slowly getting my family to boycott them and gonback to captains in Swampscott or to Monte's. Both are hands down way better food to me. This places sauce is like sugar water! nastay ass sauce and owners! not worth any of your time! read more

If I could give this place a 10 star review out of 5 I would have. These folks are awesome! They went above and beyond to make this delivery special. To make the long story short, we live in PA and today (6/7/20) would have been my nephews high school graduation. To celebrate our family had a "Zoom Graduation". We wanted to make it special so at the last minute I had decided to order him a pizza and have it delivered to his house. I never expected how EXTRA-special Café Vesuvius made this pizza delivery! They accommodated my weird pizza order all the way from PA. I specifically asked them if they could write, "Happy Graduation..." (as pictured). You should have seen his face light up on the Zoom call... "there's a man at the door with a pizza". I hope in the near future I have the opportunity to dine at this restaurant . The customer service is exceptional and delivery timely. Though I did not have the chance to taste the pizza myself, judging by how quickly my nephew downed three pieces I would have to concur the that taste/flavor was equally exceptional...YUM! Thank You Café Vesuvius! read more

I work in a restaurant in Marblehead and see what people write on Yelp. It shouldn't surprise me but it still does. So I figured I would write my own review about a place that I use often. I've been going to Cafe Vesuvius for years now, sometimes we're there every week. The staff is great and the food is consistent, fresh and delicious. We (my daughters and I) love the pizza and the salads. If you haven't tried it you should. it's worth the trip. read more

I ate here a few days ago and the food was amazing. I ordered one of the new pizza's (Ari Special) and it was great. I was unsure what i wanted when entering the restaurant but the counter girl was very helpful and kind. I also got the sweet potato fries and they were AWESOME! I ate in so when the pizza was ready, she brought it out to me table with napkins and plates. Overall great experience and will be back this sunday for lunch too! read more

Café Vesuvius is our go-to for pizza, salads and sandwiches. Their service has always been courteous, prompt and consistent. Our favorites are white pizza with shrimp and buffalo chicken pizza. They also have gluten free crust! My son's favorite sandwich is the turkey stuffer and I enjoy the avocado salad. Whenever my relatives visit and we are ordering pizza they insist that it is one of the best they have ever had! read more

We use Cafe Vesuvius for all of out company luncheons. They have provided sandwiches, pizza and salads for up to 75 people. The home made bread that they use on their sandwiches is absolutly fantasic.I have used the Cafe on more than 20 occasions and they never fail to outperform my expectations with regared to the quality of their food or their service. Steve H read more

I had a great specialty pizza, Anna's Special. To die for. I also ordered 2 specialty sandwiches, the Mighty Zeus and the Flaming Nero. Both sandwiches were perfectly made with just the right amount of ingredients. Called it in and when I arrived my order was ready. Couldn't ask for anything better. Clean, friendly atmosphere. Peter read more

I love this place! I look forward to going here anytime I am even remotely in the neighborhood. I love their sandwiches, they are completely unlike your typical sub-shop sandwich. A lot of thought and experience has gone into making their signature sandwiches...try one yourself, and you will see what I am talking about! read more

Cafe Vesuvius pizza has and always be the best pizza around. My family loves the Jay's BBQ. The quality of the food has never been diminished. The owners are fully involved in the community and take pride in having a family business in a small town. I strongly suggest any of the unique sandwiches as well!!! read more

Yes I love olive oil dripping from my thin chewy bubbling crusty porcini mushroom pizza, that I waited an hour for. This pizza is really good. I warn you to get an entire big pie, you'll regret it when you've devoured the one you ordered and are now waiting for another one to come out of the oven! read more

The two girls at the cash register rang me up for two buffalo chicken pizzas when I originally ordered 1. I asked to give it back and get a refund but they blackmailed. Threaten to call the swat team on me because I'm black! Okay? Whatever society will learn one day. #GodBlessBag read more

I have been here several times and each time exceeds the last!! The food is always hot, fresh, and delicious!!! I love the pizzas as do my children always crisp and delicious!! I also enjoy the sandwiches although I never know which one to chose because they are all so good !! read more

You are not going to find better pizza in town-better than anything you might find in the North End!. It's also one of the friendliest place and the prices are great! Check out their new menu! The avocado salad is great. They also deliver it fast!! read more

The only thing better than the pizza are the sandwhiches. I have 3 boys and they ask for Vesuvius at least twice a week for dinner. They are always improving and updating their menu. They are very accomadating for special orders also. Mike R Marblehead read more

This place is to die for! You have to try the Turkey Stuffer on the homemade focaccia bread! If u try the shrimp scampi pizza u are definitely going back! A few of my other favorites are the Cobb salad and the gluten free pizza. Both are amazing! read more

This is a win, win. The cafe is clean, the employees are friendly, ther menu is creative and offers a variety of choices and the food is terrific. The greatest challenge is choosing what to eat. A real GEM!!!! read more

By far the best pizza north of Boston. The sandwiches are second to none! I have been going here for years and the continued commitment to quality is not lost in me. read more

The pizza and sandwiches from this place are really good and they have a good variety of items. I am always satisfied when i order both take out and delivery read more

Our go-to place for people watching and good coffee. Desserts are always fresh, service is good.