East Side Cafe

Passing through Western MA the reviews for Crust Pizzeria caught my attention. This establishment…read moreis busy and that's always a good sign. I called in my order for 3 pies and service was spot on. I ordered a grandma, a chicken bacon ranch and a buffalo chicken pie and I was not disappointed. I liked the vibrant flavors of each pie. Also the generous amount of ranch drizzle as well as the side of balsamic that I asked for. I appreciated how crisp the bottom of each slice was. Naming this place crust does do it justice. Can't wait to have their pizza again when I'm in the area.

Is this the best pizza I have every had? No. Is it one of if not the best in the Berkshires?…read more Maybe We tried 3 types of pies, cheese, pepperoni and a specialty with mushrooms, peppers, ricotta, sausage and roni. All 3 types were very, very good both fresh and as leftovers!!! This pie is a 4.5 imo. Friendly service...deserves at least a round up! Yum!

Kitchen...magic happens

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Liberty Pizza

3.8(50 reviews)

1.3 mi

The pizza at this establishment is great. We needed a pizza made with white sauce, not red sauce…read moreand they were they had it. It's great. I would advise everyone to go there and check out. Their menu is worth a while.

Great service, great food, and delivery is always fast. I ordered a large green pepper and onion…read morepizza and it was absolutely delicious

Not a meat lovers unfortunately

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Berkshire Mountain Bakery

4.1(110 reviews)

0.8 mi

Always enjoy going to their place in Pittsfield. They're the one in Ho satanic... The food is…read morealways excellent and service is great.

Four and a half stars. If watching the Air episode of Cooked doesn't get you hyped to experience…read morethe food products of a sourdough purist, you might be dead inside. BMB sells their pizzas and flatbreads to many breweries in the Berkshires. You'll find those pizzas to be tasty, and wonder: should I still bother going to the bakery? The answer is yes, you should. Their bakes are fresh and easy to digest, and don't go stale as fast as other local bakeries'. My friend loved her almond croissant and strawberry rhubarb square. We thoroughly enjoyed our spinach & feta croissant, ham & cheese croissant, and chicken pot pie turnover. The turnover was the most successful of the bunch in terms of flaky pastry ratio. The jalapeño scone was very rich but perfect for sharing. The palmier was nice, but I wouldn't get the too-dry mini canelé again. Plenty of parking near their corner of the strip mall, and a handful of tables in the attached room. The staff member we interacted with seemed like she was having a bad day. We were still too early in our trip to pick up more baked goods, but we'll be back to try their prepared food menu, olive bread, biscotti, and local goods in the coolers.

More baked goods being put out at 10:30 am.

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Brooklyn's Best

4.2(46 reviews)

1.4 mi

I ordered a take out dinner for 6. The food was ready on time and Frank brought to the car…read more Several hours later I reheated the food. the dinner was spectacular from the salad to the eggplant parmigiana, the chick parmigiana, the pastas and his delicious bread that is home made. If you are in the area just call and work out whatever you want with Frank. He is extremely flexible. My grandkids, young adults want me to order again or just go for wings and pizza. Whether you bring it home or eat in the food is memorable. Brooklys Best is the Best.

The pizza was VERY good. The price was a bit higher than o expected, but worth it after tasting it…read more We got take out, so I can only comment on the phone ordering and pick up...both were effective and efficiently executed. The restaurant itself, which I could only see from outside, was very small, just a few tables, and included a deli-like counter which gives it a very casual counter service feel. The decor looks like an Italian deli. The pizza is huge. We are a family of 4 adults, and the owner recommended two pizzas, but it way too much food. One would have been enough for four adults. The pizza was very a medium thickness, a good amount of sauce, perfect of amount of cheese, and cooked crispy.

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Pizza House

3.9(28 reviews)

0.6 mi

Amazing Greek style pizza with thin crust. Just how this New Yorker likes it. I can't find a pizza…read morein New York in 5 different counties as good as this. Always hot and fresh. Even with a line out the door for pickups. They are always so nice with a clean kitchen.

I walked in and was greeted with great warmth and welcomeness that made it mandatory to eat at this…read moreestablishment once again. The pizza was an immense party in my mouth, the tastiest pizza I have ever had. This is not just a pizza house. It is a family!

Low tech but high flavor!

My chicken Souvlaki

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Vivaldi's Pizzeria

3.4(61 reviews)

1.6 mi

I'm new to the area and heard great things about this place, so I decided to try it out. The food…read morewas a bit of a mixed experience for me. I ordered over the phone, and the person who answered asked if she could put me on hold and clicked over before I could even respond. Sarah took my order, but her energy felt very short both on the phone and in person. When I arrived, she was on her phone and didn't greet me, which isn't the best first impression for a new customer. Now the food: the pizza was delicious -- honestly amazing. The crust was perfect and full of flavor. The calamari, on the other hand, was disappointing. The breading had a good texture but no flavor, and the calamari itself was very rubbery. Personally, I'd skip the calamari, but I'd definitely come back for the pizza.

Excellent food. Large portions with a variety of Italian foods…read more Prices are high but worth the purchase. Delivery is on time and even though the distance to Cheshire is 10 miles the food remains hot. Thanks! Bob from Cheshire

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Chicken parmigana with meatballs and cheese overall

Papa Joe's Ristorante & Pizzeria

3.9(92 reviews)

0.6 mi

Looking for just plain old good home cooking food ? This is the place!!portions are big ..prices…read morereally decent . Family run .. staff is extremely attentive..now don't let the area freak you out .. it's a local family place we fell upon traveling thru that we made a point of returning again when in area .. if you're looking for really good food at a really good price then venture here I promise you you will be definitely happy you did.. pizza and salads are our favorites .. X-Large pizza is BIG SICILIAN STYLE!

We stopped for a light Sunday dinner. We decided to go with the buffet so we could try different…read morefoods. There were 3 types of pizza cut into thin slices, two pastas, meatballs, eggplant parm, 2 types of chicken, soup and salad and bread. The food was good. The salad was excellent. The waitress was good. It was empty when we got there but started filling up with people. There are plenty of tables inside.

Chicken Alfredo

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Ramuntos Pizza Express

3.8(5 reviews)

2.6 mi

Super thin crust, which has not been my experience at other Ramunto's locations. Very burnt crust…read moreand barely any toppings. Ham, bacon and mushroom 16" cost me $25.67...not worth $5.67. If my hotel wasn't so far away I'd bring this back. Terrible.

The pizza was delicious great cheese to sauce ratio the crust was delightful and light and crispy…read more The meatball grinder was very tasty and good sized with an perfect amount of melted cheese on it.

Ramuntos Pizza Express - Super thin crust, not my experience at other Ramunto's. Burnt crust, barely any toppings. 3 topping 16" cost me $25.67...not worth $5.67.

Super thin crust, not my experience at other Ramunto's. Burnt crust, barely any toppings. 3 topping 16" cost me $25.67...not worth $5.67.

Delicious cheese pizza..

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The 16" NY style cheese pizza was great and a good split for three people. The pizza was delicious

South Street Pizza House

3.7(30 reviews)

1.5 mi

I knew this was going to be good when I parked my car behind their building and smelled the food as…read moreI walked around to the front door. I ordered a simple medium pizza with ham, bacon and mushroom. The pizza was amazing. Plenty of toppings and cooked very well. Staff was pleasantly and helpful. The location has the same feel as the pizza house in my home town that closed about 20 years ago...a great trip back in time for me. The only drawback is they are essentially a pizza and grinder place. If they have apps, I didn't see them. Doesn't really matter though, I will be back.

Great old school pizza place. You know a good spot when you can smell the sauce as you walk in the…read moredoor. The staff was warm and friendly. I did take out. It was early in the evening so things were just getting start. The pizza was perfectly balanced with toppings and good crust. We will go back!

Medium ham, bacon and mushroom pizza.

Spinach & peppers large pie.

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Two tasty pizzas from South Street Pizza House. Large pepperoni & mushroom and small bacon. - July 29, 2018

Smitty's Pizza & Subs

4.4(9 reviews)

10.1 mi

If you love a good old fashion great tasting pizza then you need to stop or call and pick one upread more

This little restaurant is a hole in the wall type of a place but it is such a great little place at…read morethe same time. This restaurant is open for only a couple of hours a day a run by one man and his pup . This pizza is homemade and the crust is really delicious. The pizza sauce was also very delicious as well and it had a special flavor to it and he says that it's his own special recipe and he will not tell anyone what it is. There are a downsides to this place though the one downside that I see is that when you buy a beverage you are buying it out of the bottle so you do not get refills you get one and done so you're actually paying more for drinks than you would in a normal restaurant where you would get refills for the sodas because it's a fountain drink. That is really the only negatives that I have about the place and the pup kind of just relaxes on the ground and you can't help but want to love them he's just adorable. If you're ever in the area you should stop in and check them out and see what you think. I believe that you'll be glad that you did. Thank you so much for listening!

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Brian B.

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1

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12 years ago

Been driving by here for years finally stopped in and I'm glad i did. If your looking for trendy gastro pub then this is not the place for you. Heres the deal good pie . Small or large what do you want on it. No specialty B,S. just good thin crust pizza with good toppings.Beer was cold, sure the tables are worn and the decor is out of the 70's but that just adds to the experience. One waitress for the whole place sometimes you need to be a little assertive to get that next beer but hey she's busy.I'll be back for sure. read more

Bri D.

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6

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13 years ago

This place is a disgrace to pittsfield. The board of health should take a peek at this place. Table tops were cracked with dirt in them, the floor was filthy this place is the epitome of a dump. there pizza sucked, it had too much sauce and the crust was burnt. I can't even imagine what the kitchen looked like. Never again! read more

Mikali N.

Elite 26

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90

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1 year ago

Eastside Café never disappoints! Their pizzas are perfectly crispy with just the right balance of toppings, and the pastas are fresh, flavorful, and made with love. Always a go-to spot for authentic, delicious Italian comfort food. Outstanding service and retro ambience. read more

William K.

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2

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12 years ago

I went at 9:00 pm 4/25/2014 parked on Newell St left at 10:00 pm and my car was VANDALIZED in one hour I don't care what they offer not risking my property, person, or relations out there in 40 years never have had that happen will not repeat; learn from my experiencce! read more

Gail H.

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1

0

12 years ago

Very poor service. Food thrown on the table...rude staff!

Holly L.

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5

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14 years ago

Good pizza and dollar jello shots! Friendly bartender!

Nickie F.

477

2

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12 years ago

Poor customer service. Rude staff.

Jamie L.

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1

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3 years ago

The pizza SPECIAL is awesome. Jamie

Rush L.

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2

0

13 years ago

Love the Oxy Pie!

John S.

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13

0

11 years ago

Best pizza around

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