I came here a couple of weeks ago and I'm still thinking about this pizza. First of all, the slices are huge and cheap. One slice is 1/4 of the pizza and they're each $5-6, so very reasonable. Second, they have so many different toppings and types. I had the pepperoni and mushrooom, but they also had a hamburger, bbq chicken, ricotta and sausage, supreme, you name it. Third, the pizza is just so darn delicious. The crust is thin, but still doughy, the tomato sauce is fresh and it's just all around a great slice of pizza. Highly recommend! read more

Inexpensive meh pizza. Crust and cheese tasted super cheap. Inside they were blasting rap music which made it hard to talk and enjoy. If you want cheap pizza that's super quick this is your place. Just don't expect anything great. read more

Ernesto's - Meat Lovers Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A scam on Arancini: They advertise arancini for 5.00$ (see attached pic). I ordered one and they asked me for 6.00$. After I asked why 6.00$ they said it is because of taxes [which in this case would be 20%]. When I asked why do they charge 20% they said: "everything is ok! We are not stealing your money! it is explained in the receipt". The receipt (attached) explains that they charge higher than what they advertise. I had to ask the server to come where I was standing because he still would not believe me. I did not even received an apology. I was not even offered a solution to this issue. The price tag was not changed. I don't recommend anyone to go there!!!!! Customer can forget bad food, but they will not forget bad service. It is a clear scam to me and they are very rude to customers. PS: Look carefully to both the pics I attached because I do not accept any objection to what I described. it is absolutely the truth and there is no space to interpretation here. read more

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We had the margherita pizza slice and the pepperoni pizza slice.....ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. The crust was perfect and doughy. The pizza is so good. I will go back tomorrow :) read more

This place had really good pizza and huge servings. I think a slice was like 4$, but it was also like my face and a half. I think it is 1/4 of a pizza. I got normal cheese and was very satisfied. The thin crust allows your bites to be full of flavor and not waste the stomach space on bread. It is small so be ready to either squish or get it to-go. The service is also really great. The guys serving us were friendly and conversational and cleaned our table for us. We came here because the line was too long for Regina's, but we were not at all disappointed and I would happily come here again! read more

Ernesto's - Cheese pizza slice--huge ;) - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

These slices are huge. They're really 2 big slices combined for a mega slice. No line really when we were there and they have a handful of tables inside. Several specialty flavors sold by the slice as well as cheese. We had cheese, BBQ chicken, and ricotta & basil. All 3 we're delicious! The crust was the best I've had on the North End so far as well. read more

Ernesto's - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Two words: greasy deliciousness. We found this place a few months ago while waiting for Neptune Oysters. While waiting again last night, we decided to stop by again since we remember loving it. Two giant slices of pepperoni pizza for less than $5? Amazing. The crust is just how I like it -- super thin. Even though it's reheated pizza, it's still tasty. I didn't want to eat too many slices since we were waiting for dinner. But I was so tempted to just stay and order more pizza slices. Such a satisfying place. read more

Just finished eating a tiny $20 lobster roll and decided that, since I'm in the Italian North End, I should try a slice of pizza. Turn to Yelp to find a place that sells pizza by the slice and I find Ernesto's right next door. I walk up to the counter and start scanning the various pizzas that are in the display. I see the first pizza and it looks like they didn't cut the slices properly. Then I realize that all the pizzas are cut that way. The slices are HUGE...basically double the size of most pizza places. I settled on the sausage, pepperoni, and hamburger (or meatball?) pizza. The pizza didn't disappoint. Hot, crisp, and very tasty. Given the ginormous size of the slice, it was a great deal at $5.50. While standing at the counter, I saw the ad for Italian rice balls. I don't recall ever having tried one before so I ordered one with spinach. I was a bit surprised that it cost $6 but since I've never had it before, I have no idea if that was a good price or not. The person behind the counter asked if I wanted the tomato sauce and I responded affirmatively. I expected to get a rice ball on a plate with sauce on top. Instead, I got a container with what appeared to be a tomato soup. I wasn't sure if it was the correct order so I took it back to my table and used the spoon to dig around. Sure enough, a rice ball lay at the bottom. The dish was very good . The rice ball was still crunchy on the outside even though it was sitting in tomato sauce. And the sauce itself tasted really good. I'm sure there are many good pizza places in the neighborhood but I've only tried Ernesto's. The food was good enough such that when I am in the area again looking for pizza, I'd just go to Ernesto's rather than risk trying another place. read more

Ernesto's - Took a giant bite before remembering to take a pic - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good option for pizza if Regina's around the corner is too crowded. Yes, as others have said, one slice is really two regular slices or a 1/4 of a pie. We got one chicken sausage and broccoli (white style) and one sausage and ricotta. Both slices were warmed up before eating. The chicken and broccoli had a nice mix of toppings and cheese. I like white style, no red sauce, so it was ok for me. Others might find in bland. The sausage and ricotta was also good and the sauce wasn't over powering. The only disadvantage to getting such big slices is that you can't try two different styles. You would have to share with someone else and hope you both agree on which to get. read more

Best slice spot in the north end and has been for years. Good service and they've been there a while. Good pizzas and individual sized calzones. In 15 years of going here, I have never tried an arancini, and probably won't. But the pizza is great and worth whatever small line may exist. Or just call it in, tourist. read more

Ernesto's - Outside Ernesto's with Lucy - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So many great options for pizza in the north end but Ernesto's is by far our favorite! Any time We have visitors coming to Boston we take them here and people go crazy for it! and Their NY style pizzas are huge and oh so delicious . Plenty of fresh toppings and the staff is always so kind and accommodating. If your in the north end trust me this is a must try! read more

We got take out last night and the pizza box and pizza got soggy in about 5 minutes. The toppings were okay but the sauce not so great. The crust is my personal favorite. read more

Great pizza every time, huge slices and lots of options to chose from. Go to spot for a slice.

Delicious!!! We got an amazing slice (well technically 2 slices) of the sausage ricotta. It was sooo yummy. I love the smoky flavor that the oven brings into the pizza. I can't wait to go back and try all of the different slices! read more

Place is phenomenal. If you're lucky enough to find an open table, snag it! Chances are you'll order one of their amazing slices (which is actually 2 slices), and take a stroll through the north end. I prefer that, for sure. The north end vibes are stellar and meant to be taken in as you munch on such flavortastic morsels as this! I personally love the chicken and ricotta pizza here. They add this herbal blend that is a zinger on the taste buds! Honestly though, a slice of plain cheese will scratch that indelible itch for great pizza!! Snag a slice and take a stroll! I'm sure you'll find dessert after! read more

When you look for North End pizza your google search might automatically direct you to Regina's Pizzeria, but don't let the popular restaurant's notoriety distract you from the gem that is Ernesto's. If you're looking for a great slice with the right amount of "flop" and sauce, this is your spot. I had the eggplant and ricotta slice, which is really a quarter of a pie. The cheese was the star, it truly added to the slice. The eggplant was good, but didn't add much to the flavor profile (but when really does eggplant ever?). There were so many options that I didn't try and I didn't snag a beer/wine. Would definitely return to try another and grab a drink. Really fast service, definitely recommend if you're in the North End and looking to eat something before a Bruins/Celtics game. read more

Eggplant pizza?? Oh yes! And the BBQ chicken was awesome too! Great flavor on the dough...loved the BIGGEST SLICE IN BOSTON!

I was looking for some good authentic pizza and this was the perfect place. Slices are huge and prices are good. I'm very basic with my pizza topping so I just got pepperoni. Don't be afraid to stop in here, it's a great authentic hole in the wall place and a must for visiting the north end! read more

Ernesto's - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

"No onions." It's as common as "leopard seal penis" in my daily vernacular. Excuse me miss, you may have dropped this leopard seal penis. Thank you sir. No problem ma'am and no onions. -tips hat- Stay with me. My first encounter with Ernesto's was really Round 2. As in 2 slices of the Chicken Ranchero 'za reheated with lub in an oven covered in paper towels, pot holders, flimsy plastic and other combustibles. The huge chunks of poultry, sliced tomatoes, salty crumbles of bacon and tangy ranch dressing held up well Day 2. A little 2 well... Second encounter: same pie, mo' problems. We wanted delivery and the driver wasn't there (ps $3 to deliver in the North End) so pick-up it was. In England, they call that "takeaway." The menu listed onions as a standard topper to which I noted while ordering, prompting a politel "No onions, please and thank you." He asked "No onions?" I said "Correct. No onions." He said 15 minutes. Fourteen minutes later, we have a huuuuuge pizza in hand ($17 even) and our stomachs start their Southern Baptist gospel LordyLordy moans wanting to be full of that savory dish in a box. Home. Lid up. Dive in ...! (Record scratches, rich woman in feathered hat faints) The problem with a parlor as topping generous as Ernesto's comes when you get a topping you don't want. It covers every quark of the pie. Le sob. An honest mistake and I probably could have been a bitch about it. Probably would have, if Goil hadn't painstakenly operated on four slices, surgically removing ~9 lbs of the Devil's Bulb. So hawt. This one-time thing can't sway the fact that Ernesto's makes some of the most delicious pizza I've had since moving here. Next time, I'll be a little more clear in my order, capiche? And maybe I'll try the leopard seal penis. read more

The pizza here is so good, it had me cussing around kids like I had turrets. Perfect thin crust that holds its own and crunches in all the right places? "Sh*t yes." The cost of 1 pizza, but you actually get 2? "Son of a b*tch... that is stupendous." Fresh Italian sausage and ricotta pizza?... "F*ck (moans) this is just stupid." There's nothing complicated about their pizza. Ernesto's pizza crust is perfectly imperfect with its bubbled edges and small burnt spots. The toppings are mostly no frills, but will have you thinking, "Why don't ALL pizza joints have these toppings?" Fried eggplant, ricotta, fresh italian sausage, fresh garlic - the pizzas are allowed to be simple because their flavor speaks through the quality of the ingredients. Ernesto's doesn't go over the top. They just do it right. Pro Tip: This is a great place to stop by during your 2 hour wait at Neptune's. read more

I hate you all for blowing the cover off of this one. Just kidding! (sort of) I'm from NY and a self-anointed foodie. And this is the best pizza in Boston. Take that as you will. Order a full pie rather than getting a few slices reheated. The crust is better that way. In my relationship, I'm usually the one getting all of the crazy toppings and my bf getting the plain cheese; At Ernesto's, we always get a full cheese pizza. There is no need for fancy toppings to make up for a lack-luster pizza. A sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, and it is perfection. The crust is sturdy, chewy, relatively thin, and yet SO LIGHT. It isn't doughy or dense - just magically toothsome. They usually have a great deal going - $20 for a full cheese pizza and a pitcher of draft beer. Can't go wrong with that. They recently took down their Pizza sign/shingle, so just look for it three storefronts past Neptune Oyster. If you reach the True Value hardware store, you've gone too far. ---------------------------------------------------- Edit: I branched out and didn't order a full pie. Bf and I had a few slices of BBQ chicken reheated up in their oven. It was still amazing and one slice was literally 1/4 of an entire pie. Omnomnom. read more

Tasty pizza quarters. Ernesto's is a small spot with a few tables and a counter full of different pizzas. The smallest unit you can order here is actually a quarter of a pie or two slices. Not sure if it's a good thing though, it means you can try less options and you are still paying for both. Some of the combinations are very interesting, such as their breaded eggplant plus ricotta pizza. I also enjoyed the pepperoni, but the veggie had way to much on it which weighed it down with too much moisture. The dough is good, with just enough chewiness. My biggest gripe is that I could tell that the pizza lost a bit because it was reheated and not freshly baked. Worth a visit for some quick and casual pizza. If you can, rally a group of friends so you can order a couple of fresh pies. read more

Not as good as Regina's. Maybe I had an old slice. Crust was crispy, pizza didn't fall apart when you fold it, and the sauce was good.

SO close to a five-star review, which I never give after one visit. But the pizza is so good, and unbelievably cheap, that they deserve it. Plus the selection of numerous topping combinations ensures that you could come back again and again. We got mushroom/pepperoni and pepperoni/chicken/ricotta slices, plus two drinks for TWELVE DOLLARS. And the slices are immense--two common-sized slices, or one-quarter of a large pie. Seriously, DO NOT order two slices for yourself. They will laugh at you, and then you will die or be forced to throw away delicious pizza. What keeps them from five stars was a minor disaster which we happened to witness as we ate our lunch. Apparently a plumber was upstairs doing some work, and a portion of the Ernesto's ceiling collapsed, sending water dripping down over the pizza cases (but not harming the pizza, thank goodness). This caused an explosion of activity and cursing from the various members of Ernesto's ownership family. Now, we thought that all of this was pretty funny, but it got even better when some poor customer wandered into this scene, stood there for a few minutes observing all this chaos, then meekly asked, "So...can I get some pizza?" I nearly busted a gut. What a punchline. This place has posted up numerous accolades from various sources, including Yelp, and they deserve them. Business types, yuppies, hipsters, old-school neighborhood denizens--all were customers during our half-hour stay. Oh, and their door doesn't close all the way without a good shove, which is a real problem when they are so busy on a 15-degree day. Brrr. read more

Awesome pizza choice in Boston...Ernesto's brings a crisp thin crust with high quality ingredients. Their opportunity is with more cheese on the pizza as it was quite light. If you plan on wasting in, be prepared to wait as there are only 3-4 tables in the place. BTW - slices are HUGE... read more

Before I left for my trip to Boston, I've heard about Regina's pizza before my trip and was set on getting it. When I got to North Side of Boston, I decided to see if there were any close competitors to Regina's. I found Ernesto's after talking to some locals. What a great recommendation from the locals. The pizza was delicious. I ordered a whole pizza pie of Ernestos and it was huge!!! Probably the biggest pizza I've seen in a long time. The pizza was perfect; toppings, cheese and crust ratio. Normally I do not like the crust on pizza; however, this one was thin and tasty. I had to take 4 slices of pizza home for the hotel. It tasted just at good cold. I love cold pizza! read more

Ernesto's - Ernesto special. Whole pie - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here on a pizza tour!! So good! Great big slice! Good service! They need Chardonnay or sparkling wine. read more

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Ernesto's is a great local favorite where you can get unique combinations with a paupers paycheck. While the "$5 a slice" price tag may seem like a stretch to be considered a bargain meal, you actually you get two large slices (a quarter of a pie equivalent). A complete steal if you ask me, but worthless if it tastes like cardboard. But rest assured as the taste is just as good as the price. They've also won numerous awards ranging from Best of Boston to Zagat's list and of course my stamp of approval. So you're good to go, though you might have to put up a good fight to get the Chicken Bacon Ranch pizza, which is a hometown favorite and for good reason. The chese is perfectly ooey-goey, the crust crisp with the right amount of chew, and the combination of chicken, bacon, and ranch together make this an epic pizza. But I'm sure you all knew that already. :) Great place for a tasty pizza at a great value! read more

One of the only spots in the north end where you can get a fresh slice of pizza! They have so many different pizza toppings to try from. I got the margarita pizza because you can never go wrong with that! The crust is crispy and on the thin side. I realized that one slice is really two slices.. So make sure you are in the mood for pizza! They offer alcoholic beverages and other fountain drinks. Great little spot, I will be back! read more

Ernesto's - Margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Best slice I had in quite sometime, nothing fancy just great pizza ! Do yourself a favor after a few pints in the North End and pop into this old world pizza style I love. read more

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Are you looking for a quick, simple and tasty slice of pizza at a reasonable price that will fill up your hungry stomach? Well, if you are in the Italian-American neighborhood of the North End in the somewhat decent city of Boston, this place has your answer. The pizza portions here are great. The price of one slice is a little high at less than $5, but a slice is fairly big. I would say that the dimensions are almost 30 cm of width using really rough estimates. A slice is definitely more than 15% but less than 25% of a regular large pizza pie itself made at this place. As for the taste, I really liked the thin crust, there's a nice light crisp on the outside and a soft chewiness on the inside. The first time I came here, I got a pizza with pepperoni, peppers, mushrooms, onions, olives and sausage. The toppings were really good, but needed to be warmer. If you are looking for a very American slice of pizza, the Buffalo Chicken is actually a great choice. The flavor does not have too much spice, and the chicken is actually juicy and tender, as if they bought raw chicken from the supermarket and cooked it in an oven. Since it is a really greasy and oily pizza, I would fold my pizza in half and eat it like a sandwich, and I would have a good amount of napkins. One slice of pizza from this place should be enough to fill up the stomach of a very hungry man, with some room left for a small dessert such as a couple of cannoli. Interior is not very impressive, but definitely not as gritty compared to some of the grittiest restaurants in Boston. There's only a few simple tables, and it feels like you are walking into a plebeian, old fashioned, Italian American pizza place from the 1980s to the 1990s in either New York City or Northern New Jersey, even though the pizza they serve here is made in Boston, not in NY or in NJ. One great advantage this place has is that they actually serve beer if you really want to complement your pizza, such as the plebeian and ubiquitous Budweiser or the somewhat sophisticated but commercially promoted Heineken. Overall, this is a great choice for some good pizza, and they can get the job done really well. If you are looking for some of the best pizza in the somewhat decent city of Boston, this may not be the best choice, but it is definitely a great choice, especially if you are not willing to spend more than $5 to get your stomach full and if you want get some beer with the pizza as well. read more

Ernesto's - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place was so so good. I knew from reading the reviews that if you order one "slice", you actually get two slices. Another thing to add is that each of the slices themselves are really big as well, so be prepared. One thing I would suggest is to have labels for the pizzas in the case. I know you can always ask, or physically see what kind of toppings the pizza has, but it would save some time if the customer could just see what his/her options are. But I know that would probably ruin the "legit-ness" of it. We ordered the chicken, ricotta and pepperoni pizza. Interesting combination. The slices are huge, greasy and DELICIOUS. Classic NY pizza right here. read more

Ernesto's - One half of the "slice" of chicken, ricotta and pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

To me, the battle for North End's best pizza is back-and-forth between Ernesto's and Galleria Umberto. However, Ernesto's has something that Galleria Umberto does not: variety and size. Ernesto's has a ri-donk-ulous amount of options, from ricotta and eggplant, veggie, sausage, hot chicken, pepper steak, and at least 12 others. Each and every one of them looked like triangular masterpieces. Plus, you only need one slice... because Ernesto's practices a new and improved type of math where 1 actually equals 2. Yes, two rather large slices make up just one; inspiring stuff. While a slice that large may lead you to believe the pizza will be thin and charred, i.e. New York style, it most certainly is not. Much to my delight, the crust was still soft and plump, and the plentiful helping of toppings ensure you get the extra flavors you crave. I will vouch that the ricotta and eggplant is phenomenal. Seating is rather limited, so be prepared to get it to go and eat at a park nearby; but, that shouldn't discourage you from divulging in the italian culinary glory that is Ernesto's pizza. read more

Ernesto's - BBQ Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Got sick after eating a slice. It was definitely the pizza that got me sick. I'd skip this place.

Shhhhh! We went on a pizza tour and this was one of the stops. Best pizza ever. Their slices are a 1/4 of the pizza. Tomato Sauce was fresh, the ​crust was perfect. Thank you Ernesto​ for a delicious​ experience. read more

Yum, where else can you get a quarter of a large pizza for $4-5 in the north end. Our usual go to place is Umberto's in allston but our friends wanted to give this place a try. When you walk into this cozy place, the first thing that draws your eyes is the refrigerated case with the large variety of pizzas. Either you (1) pick one of these slices or (2) order a whole pie. As a large group we went with option 2 and ordered a half veg half cheese pizza. Boy, did it look good when it came out of the oven. The vegetables were pilled on the pizza. Both were delicious and filled our tummies. Make sure you stop by here for pizza in the north end! read more

Super yummy pizza! Big portion and delicious. You can't go wrong with that. Definitely hit the spot as this was my last one for the pizza tour. The cyst was super crunchy and the sauce was on point. Definitely worth stopping by if you're around. Yum! read more

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One of the best pizza places in the North End, JMO. I think all they do is pizza, but I could be wrong. The pizza here has plenty of cheese and sauce. It is a tiny space, so you better get a table if you're with friends. read more

Ernesto's - This is one slice. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Everytime somebody says "where should I go for pizza in the North End?" I say Ernestos. Are there other, more famous places to go? Yes. Are there lovelier places to dine? Yes. But if you just want pizza, and pizza is what you want, again, I say Ernestos. I'm not going to get in to the nitty gritty of the deliciousness of this pizza or the ampleness of the portions. It's delicious and ample, that's all you need to know. Okay, maybe you need one more thing. Yes, it's a super casual dining type of place and it looks like every other place with the same kind of pizza, sandwich type offerings (except maybe more cramped and don't even THINK of driving there), but don't be fooled. Not only is the pizza damned good, but they also have beer. read more

It's just about as good as everyone says - thin, crispy crust with no excess chewiness piled high with fresh toppings. I tried a slice of Old School with tomato slices, basil and romano and it got the job done nicely. There's quite a variety and a "slice" here is indeed 2 in actuality as you literally get a quarter of the pie. And to add my 2 cents on Ernesto's compared to New York pizza, the thinness and consistency comes close...not quite there though. read more