The best service at California pizzq kitchen. the food is exceptional. overall experience 10|10

amazing food and great staff i met juan at the door and we enjoyed the pizza bbq chicken and flight butter cake the music is great and the whole place is really clean it a great spot for family and friends read more

Great lunch with friends. Food was delicious. Employees were friendly, smiling, attentive. Not feeling rushed to order or to leave promptly after lunch. Our server was definitely one notch above. We both had the California Veggie Pizza. Absolutely delicious! A little bit expensive, for a pizza ($20), but at least it was good. Would I go back? Probably. Tip: Even if you get your parking ticket validated for the Prudential Center Garage, if you parked for over 5 hours, that's worthless. The 'validation' is good only if you parked for less than 5 hours. You'll pay the full $47! Now that is ABSOLUTELY ridiculous. We will NEVER park at the Prudential Center Garage ever again. read more

We had such a great experience here! The food was delicious across the board and came out surprisingly fast, which made a huge difference since we were dining with kids. It's not always easy to find a place that balances quality and efficiency, but this spot really nailed it. The menu had plenty of options that worked for both adults and little ones, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and family-friendly without sacrificing the overall dining experience. A special shoutout to Ava, who took wonderful care of us. She was warm, patient, and genuinely attentive -- the kind of server who anticipates what you need before you even have to ask. She was especially great with our kids, made them feel included, and kept everything running smoothly with perfect timing. Her positive attitude and professionalism really elevated the meal. Overall, a solid choice in the area and somewhere we'd absolutely come back to -- especially if we're lucky enough to be in Ava's section again! read more

This is probably a bit of an unusual review, since I won't actually be commenting on the food. I came in with two friends on a weekend for a late lunch. We ended up sitting around for quite some time, waiting to place our order. Eventually, we flagged someone down to bring over some waitstaff, but no one ever came to take our order. After a few more attempts, we just gave up and went elsewhere. Hopefully this was just a one off situation, maybe with a staffing issue, so I don't want to penalize them too hard! Otherwise, super convenient location in the Prudential. The restaurant itself looked pretty typical for a CPK - standard vibes that are a step above fast casual. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Interior - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It was my first time here and immediately was greeted by the manager, He was was so nice with helping me with trying to figure out what to chose. The pizza was amazing! read more

Large but not too upscale seating. There are a few TVs across from the bar and some tables displaying sports games. The staff was very kind and did their best to attend properly to our group despite the large party size. The pizza and steak salad were delicious, but the price of the pizza is more on the pricey side for the size. It is worth it if you're looking to spend a little more on a high quality pie. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Half FIVE CHEESE + FRESH TOMATO PIZZA and half MARGHERITA PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Exceptional service Great food and portion is perfect Never fails no matter where u dine read more

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It's your run of the mill CPK in terms of decor and layout. It's quite large and nestled inside the mall with outside seating available. We have been here twice in the past few months. The first time we were having a custom suit made for my husband at the mall on the other side and this felt like the best restaurant to stop into. The service that day left a lot to be desired. We ordered appetizers and then nobody ever came back to take our food order so we just decided to get the check after a while. Oddly enough they had doubled our guac order and ended up packing it for us to go so that was a nice gesture. The last time we went with a gift card. Our server was super attentive! We ordered an appetizer and a pizza. Both came out quickly and fresh. Our drinks were refilled before the glasses were empty. The pizzas just aren't the same as they used to be. We ordered the chicken bacon ranch and it was meh. read more

We came here two days in a row because we loved CPK so much. CPK restaurants left the State of Washington before Covid, so when we saw this CPK restaurant in Boston, we just wanted to go. I think the service really depends on who serves your table. Since we come two days in a row with the exact same order, it became obvious that not everyone served in the same way. The first day, we got a young girl who served our table. During ordering, there's nothing wrong, but when the food came, we realized that no utensil had been provided yet. We tried to look for her, but she somehow disappeared for a while. When she showed up again, she didn't look into our direction, so we were unable to get her attention. She walked by a few times without even looking at us. We sat right by the register, so we finally got her attention when she was getting a check for other customers. It was also difficult to get her refill our water cups. She couldn't be found in the restaurant most of time, and when she showed up she walked quickly without paying attention to the tables she served. The next day, my son wanted to eat at CPK again. Now you know how much we miss this!! Since we can no longer eat it in Seattle, we came again when we could. This time we got a young guy to serve our table. Totally different from the previous girl, he brought us the utensils when he came to take our orders. Once we placed our orders, he came with a plate of bread and olive oil! Oh yes, after not eating at CPK for years, I almost forgot they had this bread service. The girl on the first day didn't bring us the bread. The bread was warm and delicious, which brought us back the good memory of CPK when we had it in Seattle. This guy checked with us very often and refilled our water regularly. For the food, my son ordered California Club pizza while I ordered King Pao Spaghetti with chicken. And yes, we ordered the same things on both days. Both were great as how we had remembered them. If we were going for the 3rd day, there would be a good chance that we would be ordering the same things because we loved them. When we were there, the restaurant was not full. I also noticed that their table cleanup fell behind. The mess on the table would stay for a long time after the customers had left. I am not sure if it's due to understaff or what, but overall I have to say it didn't look clean. The bathroom was not clean, either. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - California Club Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great seating. Awesome staff. Very friendly. Food yummy. Juan made sure we had a comforable seat with great view of the ice skating competition. Great conversation starter. Karter checked in and made the meal run smoothly. Thanks for a relaxing Sunday. read more

The BBQ heart shaped pizza was such a cute idea for Valentine's Day and delicious as always. Tabitha was the BEST server. Attentive, friendly, and took care of all our needs. Ronnie the manager runs a great crew who operates a 5 star location!!! read more

Great experience at California Pizza Kitchen! We had a pizza and a pasta, and both were delicious -- the crust was crispy and the pasta was creamy without being too heavy. Our server Anderson was friendly and attentive the whole time. Would definitely come back! read more

Juan, the manager was wonderful and very accommodating. My son and I stopped in for a pizza. It was delicious, hot, and fresh. Staff was super friendly. Bonus: 20% off if you're staying in a nearby hotel. read more

Came in for a lunch meeting last Friday the 20th. Food was solid as usual, but my colleague and I water this manager really bust his butt! He was quick with his customer interface, while still being polite too. Nice hustle Juan! We hope you get props here for that kind of performance. read more

Thank you so much Juan! Great service!!!! wonderful location and food.........................................

Came here for food and drinks with some friends because we were already in the Pru. Everything was just ok. First we ordered cocktails that tasted like freezer burn. The server gave us new drinks and they weren't great but better than the first. The server did bring our drinks from the kitchen instead of the bar so I'm assuming they have mixed drinks back there.. I ordered the carne asada pizza and it wasn't great The dough was very doughy and overall the pizza did not taste fresh. It's huge inside with plenty of seating and a bar. read more

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So the new bartender Pablo very Creepy and just weird , unprofessional and he kept giving me wine when I asked for check !! Bring Steph back !!! Cpk do the right thing here!! read more

I haven't had CPK in years, and was nostalgic to try it after so long. I fondly remember the salads and famous chicken bbq pizza. Sadly, the quality has gone downhill since then. I wasn't feeling pizza so I ended up trying pasta, and the tequila chicken lime pasta was the most recommended item. However, I could genuinely make better pasta at home than what I was served. The sauce was very watery and not sticking to the fettuccine. The flavor was fairly bland and very onion-ey. I really wanted to enjoy this, but cannot necessarily recommend. read more

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We used to love this place and since we were in the area for an event, we figured we'd swing by for lunch. Unfortunately, the only good part of the meal was the bread and oil we started with. Mediocre Spinach and Artichoke Dip (congealed and not visually appealing) Caesar dressing tasted sour Shrimp scampi was overcooked and tasted bitter The steak on the carne asada pizza tasted like someone forgot it on the grill Honestly, no input on the waiter as we didn't see her enough to form an opinion. They did comp the Caesar salad which was appreciated but it was still a $100 meal and we probably would have been better off at the food court. Overall, sad to say we probably won't be returning to this boston landmark. read more

Stopped by California Pizza (Prudential Location) for the first time. The overall experience was spectacular. The manager Juan was very kind and help. In addition the food was amazing as well. Will definitely be coming back. read more

I was in the restaurant a couple days ago with my boyfriend and we loved it. The food was great, the eggrolls are delicious !!! My favorites. A good option when you're in the Prudential, I think it's the best restaurant in the mall. Service was excellent, our server Valentina was very kind and helpful, gave us good advice for pasta and mocktails. Ambiance was very calm even though it was a busy! Thank you so much!!!! I'll definitely comeback read more

This place always hits the spot. There is something for everyone. Always get the dumplings and barely soup. The salad was good (I prefer the pasta). The service is always pretty fast and the ambiance is casual. read more

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Huge fan of being able to sit outside here and enjoy the breeze. If you have a dog you can bring them to an outside table without a problem! Items we ordered as of 8/2023: - Sicilian - $19.49 - Nice spice from the pepperoni and sausage. Was expecting it to be a square pizza and was a bit bummed to find out that this wasn't the case. Still tasty though. - Kung Pao Spaghetti - $17.99 (+$4 for chicken) - This was... interesting. I will say that despite not at all being authentic (the sauce is on the sweeter side and I detected no spiciness at all) I still kind of enjoyed it! I found the pasta being well cooked and the balance of the sauce really saved this from being unpalatable (though be warned if you're expecting any sort of authentic kung pao sauce then steer clear). - Lunch box Margherita and Caesar salad - $13 - I think that this is a great deal. The pizza was nicely cooked and had great flavor. Caesar salad was standard. - Dynamite Shrimp - $13.49 - Huge fan of this one. Not too spicy (if you're worried about that) and the quantity was good for the price. Excellent crisp to it. I'd get this one again. Okay so this place was nothing to write home about (you can buy their pizzas frozen after all) but all in all we were quite happy with the quality (and quantity) of food and service! read more

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Food it's good I like pizza Service is nice Ambiance it's fine They were almost there when I came so I felt a little pressure to leave read more

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La comida muy rica la atencion de uno de.los meseros Anderson es 10 muy recommendable

Went to CPK after some shopping and sat down at the bar. I think you get what you pay for at this CPK, average food. However, I will say that there are many options available, and they get the food out quickly to you, so for a cheap last minute place to stop and eat at, CPK fits that criteria. We had a Hawaiian pizza and a California Cobb salad. They served us in a timely manner, but the area wasn't extremely tidy. I'm sure there's a lot of foot traffic in this CPK, so I can understand that the bar wasn't 100% clean, but it felt like a lack of effort to me. Overall, I'd probably give it a 3.5 stars, but I'll round up. I could go back but would probably look elsewhere in the future. read more

Came here for lunch after doing some shopping in the area. Place was not too crowded on a weekday afternoon. Ambience is nice bright and sunny especially since it was a nice warm sunny day. Mock tails were refreshing - cucumber reviver was minty fresh, strawberry mango cooler was sweet, and Pacific thyme was mild. Mexican street corn was great - a little spicy and creamy with the cheese and great with a squeeze of lime. Schezwan chicken dumplings were delicious. Chipotle chicken pizza was great and the lime cream was nice with it. Hawaiian pizza was nice too. Our server Alex was very polite and pleasant. Overall nice food and ambiance with friendly service! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Entryway - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Our server was not thrilled to be waiting on us, was it because we all ordered water? We had to ask for plates, silverware and refills on water-really! My husband got the club pizza, very tasty probably because I like Mayo, needed bacon n seasoning. I got the California veggie- please cut up the broccolini and sprinkle throughout pizza, cheese, sauce n seasoning would have made it much better. My sisters each got the cauliflower crust half cheese, half pepperoni and half pepperoni and half bbq chicken-they both ate almost all of it and looked amazingly good. Have I not been out for individual pizza's in awhile but $19-24 per pizza. Not my cup of tea, unless it's a large and can feed more than 2 pizza. read more

California Pizza Kitchen - California Veggie - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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came in for lunch and wqs greeted by a manager with a smile food recommandations were fantastic and amazing pizzas and salads everytime i come in the service is great!!! i signed up for rewards !! the ambiance was perfect read more

So check it out, the picture I posted kind of explains everything about my experience at this particular location. For the record I love this restaurant, not this location but this brand. Just last week I was at another location in California, we also have a CPK near the house and if I had to guess my family and I eat here 10 times a year so yea, we like the product. Today was really bad and again the picture I posted of the manager with his EarPods in working on his laptop with his back turned is why in my opinion our visit was bad. So first off we sat down and we waited roughy 10 minutes until we saw a waitress. No biggie but I sought that was the original owners business plan. Finally the waitress showed up and took our drink order, the drinks showed up and things were great. At that time we talked with the waitress about how we had the reward program and that we had an e-mail to where we earned a free chips and guacamole. The waitress looked confused and then told us that we could not get the free chips and guacamole unless everyone at the table had the reward program. She then asked if I wanted to sign up and we said no. Later on after our food arrived we talked with a 2nd waitress and she said that we could absolutely get the free chips and quac but at that time it was too late. Our food came out and it was good food but we never received the bread and dip, we asked about it earlier but we realized that we never received it. Then after we were finished with our food the bread finally showed up. Our drinks sat empty at the edge of the table again until the end of our meal, finally we flagged down our waitress and asked for a couple refills. The picture I posted were taken roughly 30 minutes apart. The manager sat on his laptop with his back turned the entire time we were at the restaurant. The staff does not know the restaurant policies, this path is not courtesy to looking for refills and the staff doesn't have an understanding to win appetizers are supposed to be delivered to the table. Very disappointing!! The CPK brand is awesome but this particular location needs a little training and a manager that manages! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - The manager with his back turned to his restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great and convenient location. Tatiana was our server. She was kind and friendly. Our food was delicious. Ordered the Salmon With Pan-Roasted Summer Vegetables. Yum!! Flavorful and filling. A good portion size, I still have half my entree to enjoy later! Described as North Atlantic salmon roasted on a cedar plank in our hearth oven. Served with fingerling potatoes, seasonal cherry tomatoes, charred onions, and bell peppers with garlic, capers, red chili, and fresh Italian parsley. Worth every bite! read more

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the Food was amazing and the server was always making sure we had everything we need Juan the manager stopped at our table to check if the kids wanted cookies but only if they would let us eat and the kids sat for 15 min enough for me and my wife to eat they got cookies and we got peace thank You guys for a great experience!!! read more

Food: The "Mexican Street Corn" was really good lol! I got it to go since I got a "Free starter" reward (yay hehe), and even though it had been in my bag for a while, it still tasted good when I got home. Service: Ordered online, so food was obviously fast. Ambiance: The store is cute. There is outdoor and indoor seating, lots of it as well. It's also in a great area/very accessible! read more

Mateo is the best waiter. I would come back here just for him. He was very kind and sweet the whole time!

Food was fairly good, but the service was atrocious! We got water and never got a second glass! Dirty bathrooms as well! Servers stood and looked at customers and when asked for help or information looked like lost deer in car headlights. If I heard...give me one second one more time! There were only 15 people in the entire restaurant. read more

Excellent Boston eatery in the Prudential mall with a nice, diverse menu of great options to choose from. I remember loving the mac n' cheese growing up which was pretty unique. More recently I've loved the Kung Pao spaghetti with chicken and shrimp too. Obviously the pizza is great as well. Their prices have been increasing so it's pretty expensive now, but always great food. The atmosphere is pretty relaxed and service very good. read more

While in Boston for a conference, I stopped by this establishment. I had never eaten at any of the locations in Virginia, but I wanted to give it a try based on raved reviews from some friends. I tried the Avocado Club Egg Roll, and I must say that it was the best egg roll that I have ever had. The egg rolls were huge and very filling. There were two different dipping sauces. One was mild, and the other was spicy. The eggs rolls were crispy and flavorful. They were well-seasoned. The staff was amicable and attentive. The restaurant was clean and followed the proper COVID protocols. Overall, I will revisit this establishment when in Boston. read more

Food: Love coming here for casual dining. First we started with their spinach artichoke dip for an appetizer. My boyfriend and I always get the same pastas and they did not disappoint! - Garlic Cream Fettuccine - Kung Pao Spaghetti - Spinach Artichoke Dip Ambiance: We were seated as soon as we arrived at around 8:30pm on a Thursday. Normally, I wouldn't post a review for a common chain restaurant but I felt super compelled to write one solely because of our sweet server. I didn't catch his name but he said today was his second day on the job. He made a great effort to check in on us and offer us parmesan cheese, breads, water, straws, napkins, etc. Thanks so much for making our dining experience so special! read more

California Pizza Kitchen - Garlic Cream Fettuccine - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I really enjoy this place. The location is great and you can generally find quick seating after a busy day of shopping at the Prudential Center in Boston. Pizza is great - I generally opt for the bbq chicken. While their pepperoni is good, the slices are a bit too thin and lack the big punch of flavor that I want. Also, their pastas are great! My favorites are the Kung Pao spaghetti and their chicken piccata. Spaghetti and Kung Pao might seem like an abomination, I was pleasantly surprised at how well it came together! Finally, their drinks are DELICIOUS. Try their sangria flight, it's delightful and you almost don't notice you're drinking alcohol. To end the dinner, get a salted caramel pudding! Topped with whipped cream and put on a bed of Oreo cookie crumble, it's a nice dessert that won't leave you feeling bloated. read more

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