Stopped in at Ciao today after grocery shopping. We were seated quickly and comfortably, the staff were quite welcoming and attentive. Picked the Salsiccia pizza to split between us (and a poached pear and cannoli for dessert). First, the atmosphere is great! Inviting, with great views of Ball Square and the amazing pizza oven. The pizza arrived at the perfect temperature and quickly (we learned later that a pizza spends less than couple minutes in the oven due to how blisteringly hot it gets). Great flavor and composition to the pizza -- the sausage was extremely flavorful and there was just enough cheese. The dough is top notch, with just the right amount of chew! The poached pear and cannoli were excellent. Not too sweet with sufficient complexity. Very, very nice. My fiancé chatted with the staff and learned more about the location and the pizza oven (I mean, it's just too cool to not ask to see more closely). Great service, fantastic food. Will certainly return and I now feel remiss that we hadn't yet been. read more

Nice little spot! There are only about eight tables inside, so it has a cozy feel. We ordered takeout and simply called our order in. The spicy sausage pizza was excellent, the dough is homemade and tastes incredibly fresh. The toppings are fresh as well, which really comes through in the flavor. It's a bit pricey, but that's fairly typical for the Boston area. Overall, we'd definitely recommend it. I believe they offer delivery, too. read more

Ciao - Salsiccia - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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walked in for a saturday night dinner. service is always upbeat and attentive. good as always, although today's funghi pizza was saltier than usual. read more

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Disappointing! 1st time .. my regular shop was closed for vacation..Nice location but not hurrying back read more

Ciao - Slice with no structure! - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Enjoyed dinner here the other night. Came with a group of four and it was a weekday so we were seated right away, but it is pretty small so I clubs see it getting busy on weekends. They clearly do a pretty robust takeout business too based on the number of pickups. We got the arugula salad too share which was really good - the dressing wasn't too heavy handed and the cherry tomatoes and arugula were fresh. Half of our group got gluten free pasta which they said seemed really fresh and they loved the sauces. Half got pizzas - a burrata and a margherita. The pizza crust was fresh and tasty and the cheese was high quality, though the middle was very soft (I know it's Neapolitan but it was somehow both hard to pick up and to cut, so a little challenging to eat). Only minor downside was that everything was a touch salty, we had to keep asking for water refills all night. At the end of the evening, we had two half pizzas left so asked for boxes - strangely they were quite small (could probably only fit about one slice of pizza in it flat), and because of the soft nature of the pizza, when we put them away they lost all structural integrity and all the toppings slid off. It was just weird because they must have take out pizza boxes? read more

Ciao - Arugula salad - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This pizza place is a small chain around the greater Boston area and serves light, chewy, and slightly crispy pizzas!! I especially love the corn pizza and it came at a good price too. The staff were friendly and it only takes them 5-10 minutes to prepare the pizza. Highly recommend checking it out. This place has a good amount of interior seatings but the store is a little small. Value: 9/10 Food: 9.5/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 9.5/10 read more

Ciao - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Huge fan of this spot - they make some of my favorite Neapolitan pizza. I'm not a repeat customer at many places truthfully, but this place has my patronage. I will say that the quality can somewhat vary sometimes. The last time I went, there was a bit too much sauce so the slices felt a bit over encumbered, but it was still really good and I can see how another person might like that. The restaurant itself is quite small so don't be surprised if you're back to back with another table if you're coming in on a particularly busy weekend. They make it work though! The service is extremely polite and is very quick with it as well! They're worth the trip for one of my favorite pizza spots in the Boston area. read more

From the UK looking for food in the Somerville area: found this restaurant whilst walking along the street. Food was exceptional and presented to a very high standard, the ingredients were very high quality with sweet and colourful tomatoes and fresh, milky burrata all being delivered to your table in a few minutes. Service was sensational with friendly and attentive staff constantly engaging with customers. Would definitely recommend this to anybody interested in casual dining in and around Boston. Superb! read more

Good pepperoni pizza for a quick take out meal. Easy street parking. We will be putting this on the pizza rotation list.

Really enjoyed lunch here with the natural bright lighting and very cool AC despite a hot summer (and huge wood-fire oven)! They have coffees and paninis if you're looking for a quick lunch, but I came for the pizza and pasta-- which were fresh and delicious. Service was attentive and quick too. Highly recommended, especially with more comfortable seating and parking options than their Chelsea location. Ciao is still my favorite pizza spot in the Boston area! read more

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It was our first time at this restaurant, and it did not disappoint! We were a party of 4, and the restaurant was busy! The staff was so nice and polite, and we were happy to wait. The food was excellent! The chef brought us a Bruschetta to try, and OMG! It was heaven! We came for the pizza, but the pasta was also exceptional and clearly made in-house! It quickly became our favorite pizza and pasta restaurant! We will be back! Don't be afraid of the wait! It is worth it! read more

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I had wanted to try Ciao for a while but never made it to Chelsea. When I heard this new location opened closer to me, I went immediately. A few logistical things to know about Ciao before you go. It's a very very small restaurant. They only have about 20 seats. They do a big takeout business, but with nowhere for customers to wait for their food, customers just stand in the middle of the restaurant. When we went, they hadn't started to serve alcohol yet, but they plan to according to the menu. Overall, Ciao has great pizza! The pizza came out fast and the crust was cooked to perfection. The roasted tomatoes on the Margherita were delicious and the Salsiccia pizza was covered in sausage. read more

Ciao - Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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My husband was so excited to try this place out and we were lucky enough to visit last night. Dinner was PERFECT. Ten out of ten! We got the greens salad, which was tossed in light dressing with a few shaved red onions, some grape tomatoes, delicious cheese and fresh cracked pepper and a little salt. The bowl of salad was huge, and we split it. More than enough for two! The pizza is on the smaller side, but still perfect for two (especially if you get an appetizer or salad to accompany). The cheese, basil, and sauce were all fresh and full of flavor. The dough was a delight... fresh, crispy in the right places, and fluffy and soft in the crust. I savored every bite. Waitstaff was attentive and kind, too. It was very busy when we went, but everyone seemed to have it under control. The wait for our food was not long at all, and I can't wait to go back. This is a MUST TRY! read more

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We came on a Friday for lunch. It wasn't too busy and we were seated right away. The waitress was super attentive and friendly. We ordered 2 pizzas, the homemade pasta with chicken, and the chicken panino. All were delicious. Wish it was closer so we could make this a regular visit, but next time we are in Somerville, it will be one of our stops! read more

I love Ciao! I have never dined in, so I can't really speak to the ambience or service, but the pizzas are delicious. I've been to both the Chelsea and Somerville locations and both are awesome. For my birthday, I wanted to keep it casual with a pizza but I also wanted to treat myself to something a lil fancier, and Ciao was the answer. The ingredients are always super fresh, flavorful, and they have mastered the texture of the dough. read more

Food was amazing to me! The pizza is up my alley as it's not super thick either. My bf is picky about his pizza as he is from Europe and says there was barely any tomato sauce though (for you Europeans) so he gives it an 2/5. Anyways, service was quick, easy and friendly. Ambiance was cozy-feeling as it is small too. I liked seeing the brick oven as well. I would go here again but with my friends or sisters lol. My bf can go get pizza else where. read more

Ciao - Fungi Pizza Prosciutto Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great addition to Somerville! We stopped in and had a glass of wine at the counter while we waited for our pizzas to go. I love woodfired pizza and these did not disappoint. We had the Prosciutto di Parma and the Pollo both absolute delicious. Very inviting atmosphere with fast and friendly service. read more

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I loved this place. The food was really delicious and very nicely presented. My partner and I ordered the corn pizza, the salaccia pizza , a Caesar salad and beet salad. The portions were large, a salad would feed 2 people and the pizzas were a good size also. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was small but cost and very clean. They were extremely efficient, not pushy and the prices were reasonable. Great evening all around. read more

Ciao - Corn pizza and Salaccia pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Cute little gem in an area where finding good pizza feels like mission impossible! Excellent pizza and efficient service; worth the price.

Great addition to Ball Square, Somerville! Ciao Pizza serves wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and salads. We came here twice already in the past month. We were both blown away by how rich and delicious everything on the menu was! If you like mushrooms, then you must try their Funghi pizza. Their Caesar salad is flavorful and pairs well with the pizza. We really enjoyed their duck leg confit squash risotto too. Honestly, you can't go wrong with this restaurant. If you're a fan of thinned crust pizza, then you must come here! I'm surprised that this restaurant wasn't as crowded as expected, given how delicious the food was. But I'm also glad, because we were seated right away both times. The service was great and the interior is cozy, perfect for a date night. We will be back for more (soon). read more

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Posto didn't have any tables available so decided to try this place based on yelp reviews. Good pasta and pizza,service was friendly. It's a tiny restaurant and be prepared to be seated very close to others. read more

Perfect pizza (margarita) got what expected and the dough is flavorful- crisp undercarriage - great sauce. Small size but worth it! One of the better Neapolitan around here. Friendly staff when walking in to pick up pizza. read more

Incredible true Neapolitan style pizza. I only know of 1, maybe 2, other spots in Greater Boston that are on this level. Crust near perfect. Very tasty sauce and mozzarella. My only complaint is that I walked in to pick it up and the temperature inside the restaurant must have been 85-90 degrees. If I were planning to dine in, it wouldn't even have been possible. Nothing bad I can say about the food or service though. read more

Ciao - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great neopolitan style pizza place that's still working out some operational kinks in their small new space. It gets crowded quickly, so I recommend coming early before the rush. FOOD: We got the classic bruschetta, chicken caesar salad, rigatoni, margherita pizza, fungi pizza, and wine poached pear. Everything was good, but the wood fired items are definitely their specialty. If you're not familiar with neopolitan style pizza, it's very thin, and the crust is meant to have charred leopard spots with some blisters - I think its best fresh from the oven. The caesar had good quality chicken and dressing, and the bruschetta was tasty, but I wish they'd given us a serrated knife to cut the mini bread loaf (asked, but they forgot). The margherita was solid with a good balance of fresh mozz, sauce, and basil. The crumb was soft and fluffy and tasted good - it was the table favorite. The funghi was very truffle forward, which was good but quite rich. The rigatoni was huge in portion and was okay, a bit mushy. The wine poached pear in ricotta was a nice light way to finish the meal. Beer & wine is not available yet. SERVICE: Friendly, accurate, but spotty. We were by the window in the corner, and once the place got crowded around 6:30, it was difficult for staff to see and service our table. AMBIANCE: Clean new space with simple nice decor, but small with limited tables. They have a bottle of water on the table with glasses and cutlery is wrapped in a cloth napkin. When people are waiting, the space feels crowded quickly. You can see the giant oven and the staff working in the back. You have to ask to use their 1 bathroom, where they take you through the kitchen to the back. The operational design of the space is suboptimal in some ways but the food is worth it. Will be back for more pizza! read more

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I realized I didn't review the one in Chelsea, so I'm going to review this extra hard. The worst part about this new location for Ciao is now I can't say "I know the best pizza in Boston". Now I have to say "I know the best pizzas in Boston". The other worst part about this new Ciao is that it's closer to me. Which means now I have no reason to eat other pizza. The best part about Ciao? That it's the best pizza in Boston. Okay, well, it's Neopolitan style, so it's not the best SLICE in Boston. But it is essentially perfect. The dough is light and flavorful, just toasted enough to not be carbonized, which places like Josephine sometimes struggle with. The sauce is perfect, not too salty (Hi, Si Cara) and the cheese, I mean, it's what it should be. Each pizza is very different - the margherita is my go-to, but there's also a Zucchini pizza that has honey on it which is like...I dunno, traveling to another side of Italy? I don't really know Italy. The mushroom, of course, is a banger, but you really can't go wrong. If you're diddling around in the darkness of places like Posto, highly highly recommend you hike up the hill to Ciao. They don't have drinks yet, but that just means you have more room for pizza. read more

Got takeout tonight. We ordered the Fungi pizza & salad, pizza was good. Don't expect a normal large pizza in the area. More like a small at other City pizza places. Very tasty though with lots of mushrooms, arugula & garlic. read more

Ciao - Logo - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Pizza perfection inside a cosy, modern space. Downright delicious. Once you've experienced a pizza here, why go elsewhere? Service was excellent - server was absolutely lovely. It probably gets super busy at lunchtime and evenings, but we were there around 2pm and it was that in between quiet time which was nice. 5 stars all round! read more

Ciao Somerville is perfection. The restaurant is spotless, the atmosphere is inviting, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food is so good. I've been to the Chelsea location, but I prefer this one because it has plenty of seating and the location is convenient. The shrimp scampi is a must-try, as is the beet salad and the eggplant panini. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend! read more

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The food here is phenomenal - the pizza dough is pillowy and flavorful and the toppings are spectacular. The service is efficient and you can tell that that staff truly cares about you meal and your experience. Our server gave us the terrific recommendation to try the ribeye special, which was cooked by the owner himself! This is a real gem! read more

Absolutely THE BEST pizza ever! Came as a party of 4, the venue is small and charming, they also had great tunes! All the waiters were polite and courteous, making the wait totally worth it. They even gave us an appetizer on the house. We got the mushroom and classic margarita pizza - couldn't have gotten it better in Italy! The flavors are wonderfully fresh and clean for all the food. We also got breaded chicken with pasta, and the pasta feels as home made as they say it is! This has zoomed to the top of our restaurant list, definitely coming back! 100% recommend! read more

So thrilled to finally try out the Somerville location of Ciao! And I am pleased to report it is just as good as their original home in Chelsea. The mafaldine was phenomenal with a rich and hearty mushroom flavor, but this place really shines because of their pizza. Their simple margherita is one of the best I've ever had -- the tomatoes are so fresh, the cheese is so flavorful, and the crust is perfectly chewy. If you're in Ball Square, check it out! I'll be coming back! read more

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Went here last week and loved it. It was the best pizza I've had in the Boston area, maybe the best I've ever had. The interior is decorated nicely, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The overall ambiance was slightly ruined by the music choice. Weird house remixes of pop songs. Would love to see this changed to something more classy and cozy! read more

We are big Ciao fans from Chelsea so were pumped about this second location in Ball Square! Cute spot with a few tables. I was surprised it wasn't very busy but imagine they do a big takeout business. The margarita pizza for $16 was fantastic. The beet salad for $13 was beautiful but not super special. The two split were enough for the two of us. Service was fast and attentive. read more

Ciao - Margarita Pizza, $16 - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Always fresh , always delicious combined with excellent service and super friendly staff ! This place is a winner !!! read more

The ambiance here is great and the pizza is some of the best in Boston. Service was also great.

Ordered the Funghi, Burrata and Margherita and they were all probably the best pizzas I've ever had. Service was personable and exceptional. I can't believe how underrated this place is. read more

All the hype the pizza only 10" costed is $42 it was limp a had to be picked up like a taco or it all fell the taste was good but the dough was raw tasting went back for the second slice and the sauce was already cold read more

Was so excited for Ciao to open and the food doesn't disappoint. Everything we got was delicious. I can't wait for them to start taking online orders, we will get take out pretty regularly. read more

Fantastic pizza! The closest we've come to Neopolitan pizza in the area. Friendly spot with a great vibe. We'll be going back often!

Best Neapolitan-style pizza in the region. The beet salad was excellent, but small. The garden salad looks larger. The Friday night we visited, all the tables were full and there was a line of people ordering pizzas to go. The restaurant just opened, has limited hours and doesn't yet offer online ordering. Looks like the restaurant is still figuring out how to best handle the crowds in a small space. read more