Best slice you'll find in the North End. I kid you not. HUGE double slice will fill up your belly. Lots of different choices unlike most pizza joints when it comes to a slice of pie. And they're all good! The place is tiny so you may have to take it to go when they're slammed - wolf it down Tony Manero style while strolling down Hanover Street to "Stayin' Alive" ah ah ah ah "STAYIN' ALIVE... STAYIN' ALIVE!" What more can I say? Go there or be L7 :-) read more

At the third stop in our 'Search for Boston's Best Pizza Slice', Ernesto's has taken the lead! What I love about Ernesto's is that they offer at least 6 kinds of pizza if you're just looking to get a slice. When I visited Ernesto's on Sunday, the flavours included Buffalo Chicken, Supreme, Sausage and Ricotta, Cheese, Pepperoni, Pepperoni and Ricotta, Meat Lovers, Tomato and Basil and more! Also, a single slice is the equivalent of two or even three slices of pizza! I ordered a slice of Sausage and Ricotta, while my boyfriend ordered a slice of the Supreme. It came to a total of $12, and about 4 large slices of pizza. Yum yum, can't wait to go back read more

Ernesto's - A slice of Sausage and Ricotta pizza - $6 - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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What a great slice of cheese pizza. The crust and sauce where perfectly balanced to create quite the pizza experience.

My regular pizza joint. I has wonderful and huge slices (1/4 of a pie) with the right combination of thickness and chewiness; perfect for folding Favorites: Special -- onions, olives, fresh green peppers, mushrooms, and *crisp* pepperoni Tomato, Basil, & Parmesan -- by lacking mozzarella this pie let's you taste how good their pizza sauce is. The shredded fresh basil is the kicker. Shrimp Scampi -- only available on Fridays, YUM! Juan is a nice guy. And the owners are friendly if you are a regular/local, much like the rest of the north end. read more

Frickin' epic pizza. The buffalo chicken pizza is to die for. it's not the size of the shop that has the pizza, but the size of the pizza in the shop. Still, one must wonder how such a small pizzeria can hold such large slices of pizza. But yeah, stop in some time for a couple slices. You won't regret it. read more

No shame, my boyfriend and I order Ernesto's every single Friday night for dinner (and spend every Thursday night dreaming about tomorrow's dinner). Flavors we're hooked on are the cheeseburger (ground beef, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a delicious thousand island sauce), bacon chicken ranch (comes with onions and tomatoes too), and the chicken parm (need I say more). I definitely recommend ordering a fresh pizza rather than getting slices. The slices are fine, but definitely in a whole different ball park from their fresh pies. However if you ignore my suggestion and decide that you just have to order slices, know that "one slice" is a quarter of a pizza (two slices), so if you order yourself two slices you'll be eating half a pizza! read more

Maybe I was just hungry but that huge chunk (or 1 slice according them) of pizza was amazing... the best part was that drink and essentially 2 slices of pizza of cheese/1 topping pizza was $5.25. Excellent. Small place and got pretty crowded but I'd definitely go back if I was over in the area. read more

Huge slice, pretty good topping, crunchy. It's small and get crowded fast but the waiting is worth it. Our group bought two slices per person and it was perfect. Don't miss that place it's The perfect place to eat pizza. read more

Ordered the Hawaiian pizza for delivery, no modifications. Delivered quickly, but it had no sauce on it. It was just cheese and ham and pineapple. How could they make that mistake? It was so dry I had to wash down every few bites with water. Wow. Just ordered a second dinner from somewhere else. read more

So, let start out by saying that the pervert guy (younger) who constantly hits on women (who are clearly not interested and put off by this) needs to go. This guy looks hot outta prison and clearly not made for customer service if he can't even act like a professional at a pizza joint. Secondly, this is without. Doubt the closest thing to a hot pocket you can find in the North end that isn't straight outta CVS. I'm talking movie theater food, ice skate rink food but certainly not GOOD food. If you are desperate you will find something edible here, if you have ever had a slice of pizza that's not frozen you will surely find this "pizza" disgusting. Waited for my slice that had clearly been sitting out since the morning to be heated up, got back to work and it tastes COLD. The toppings are burnt. Without a doubt, the WORST slice in the fabulous little Italy area surrounded by great food. This place is clearly still standing because of its sort cheap prices that match its dirt cheap customer service and taste. So if you want to get hit on, have awkward and inappropriate banter with the man that will then "heat" up your "pizza" and then proceed to suffer through every last bite then this is the place for you! read more

Meh, not a fan. Pizza was bland and soggy. Sausage was under-seasoned, meat lovers pizza was too greasy, and the chicken pizza was dried out. Much better pizza in the North End than this. read more

If you believe that "bigger is ALWAYS better", then you will like Ernestos. My husband and I were fairly disappointed. The crust was good, but not crispy enough (probably because the pizzas are not fresh out of the oven). The toppings were decent. The sauces were okay. Overall, I would recommend this place ONLY if you are looking for a cheap, large meal in the North End. 2 slices of pizza, 2 drinks and 1 pretzel-shaped garlic bread was $15. read more

after a few disappointing turn-away from the most popular restaurants in North-End, we decided to give up and just try out Ernesto's. Boy, what a pleasant surprise. A small hole in the wall pizza joint located right beside Neptune Oysters, had one of the best pizza I've ever ate in my entire life. We didn't know what to order so the guy recommended the chicken and tomato basil. We shared one slice between me and my boyfriend, which was plenty given the size of the pizza. At 4.50 a slice, the dough was perfectly soft and chewy while the crust was nice and crispy. The cheese and tomato flavor balanced each other out perfectly. anyways, just an amazing pizza. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ! WISH I COULD BRING IT BACK TO MONTREAL WITH ME. read more

This unassuming place could easily be missed because it's so small! But based on a recommendation from a local, we decided to check it out. We were NOT disappointed! The slices are actually two regular slices, wish I had read other yelp reviews before I had ordered, oh well, we had plenty to eat. It had the best pizza we've had in forever!!!! We will be back any time we are in Boston! read more

Ernesto's - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The best pizza in Boston--you can argue for other joints, but come in and try a slice. Even the most die-hard New Yorkers could fall in love with Ernesto's pizza. They use the freshest ingredients and this really shines through with the flavor. A "slice" is literally 1/4 of the pizza--but if you're hungry, go ahead and order another! You'll want to try everything. Most people don't order the pasta, but that is also outstanding. This is a hole-in-the-wall sort of place, cash-only, but if you're visiting Boston and want a great slice of pie, crawl in here and sit down. You will leave happy. read more

Slice of pizza is pretty much 1/4 of an entire pizza. Prices vary by type, cheese is the cheapest. Not the greatest slice but it'll hit the spot for ya after a night out! Guys working were pretty chill and definitely would drop by for a slice next time! read more

There are very few pizza places in my book to write home about, but ERNESTO'S is one of them. It's cheap, friendly in that Boston-doesn't-pull-any-punches kind of way, and most importantly, they have great pies, AND THEY KNOW IT. Be mindful though, "A Slice" is two pieces! This is also a great place to take out-of-towners. The hard to please New Yorkers that I've taken are even impressed by this place. read more

I pick Ernesto's over Regina's any day of the week. Why? 1) Slices are HUGE! 1 slice is a quarter pie. 2) Cheap (although they recently raised prices). Slices start at $3.50 (not bad for 1/4 a pie). 3) Convenient. Right on Salem street. 4) Friendly service. Something you definitely can't say about Regina's. read more

I have this theory (as I think that most people do) that even bad pizza is pizza, so it's still good. I think my theory just was debunked. I ordered the tomato garlic slice (a huge portion as people have told you). It was a disaster from start to finish. In fact, I didn't even finish it. That's saying something, right there. My crust was wet and undercooked. My tomatoes were old and mealy. There was nothing remotely good about my order. I hope it was an off night, but with all the other choices in the North End, I'm not sure I'll make it there for a 2nd try. read more

Calzones get 4 stars.... Pizza gets 1 star... GROSS! It sits out ALL day LONG. That's disgusting. Also, if you're like me and you like to eat calzones with a little marinara, you'd better ask for the marinara while you're ordering.. and NOT on your way out or the guy with the hat behind the counter will look at you like you just asked for his first born son. He's not very nice to me.. but he seems to like my boyfriend just fine. Maybe he's not into blondes? I don't know.. all I know is that they make delicious calzones. Oh, and they don't take 25 minutes to make... try more like 55 minutes. read more

Great neighborhood joint. You can tell it's a place the locals go to, which is always a plus for us. My husband deemed it the best pizza in the North End by far and a great value for the price. Slices are ginormous! Literally two slices in one/a quarter of a large pie. Hubs got the jalapeño and sausage, and something along the lines of a supreme (pepperoni and veggies). Loved both. I got the tomato and garlic, which was delicious as well. Very small, so can be hard to find a place to sit, but it's right across from the Rose Kennedy greenway which is a nice place to sit and eat if it's packed. read more

Maybe the pizza would have been great if it were ordered fresh, but our slices were essentially stale reheated pizza that appeared to be sitting out for a while. I guess it's a good deal for starving students or for the ultra budget conscious, but as out of town visitors looking for some quality north end pizza, it was disappointly unimpressive for it's 4 star rating on Yelp. The experience really tainted our north end visit, so that was a shame. However, the woman who runs the place is very nice. read more

Just wanted some pizza but all I was able to find were sit down restaurants. So happy we found this place. But damn I did t know how huge the slice was, it a quarter of a while pizza Will be our pizza place when we visit Boston! read more

Ernesto's - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Calzones. The size. Of your head. Filled with whatever you want. This is what you are in store for when you go to Ernesto's. We stood at the counter in this small spot in the North End and we deliberated on what to get. The young man at the counter helpfully told us we could get calzones and he'd make whatever we wanted. My mom wanted spinach and mozzerella. She received a giant calzone with at least a pound of fresh spinach and gooey balls of mozzerella scattered throughout. I asked for a chicken parm calzone. I got a calzone with tons of shredded chicken, peppered and very lightly sauced, with again the delightful gobs of mozzerella. My dad and brother faired equally well with sausage and peppers. The crust on all calzones was crisp, charred and blistered as all good crust should be. It was all delicious, fresh and cheap! We saw lots of people come in and get huge pies and other things. Nobody looked disappointed. Go here if you want cheap, delicious, hot food that hits the spot. read more

This place is awesome. One slice equals a quarter pizza, and we're not just talking cheese. My favorite is the buffalo chicken pizza. Though now, my boyfriend has become the bigger fan, even making special trips to the North End to get it. Well done, Ernestos, well done. read more

I'm originally from NYC and know the highs and lows of pizza. Ernestos is a must go to place when stopping by the north end. I usually write elaborate details of my experience, all I need to say is GO! read more

So I've been her twice in my last 3 visits to Boston. I went to another pizza place the first visit to Boston, so on my 2nd trip I was determined to try something else. I came across this place doing my Yelp searches, and decided to try it. I really liked it but as a traveler, here are some good things to note: 1. The slices for their pizza are HUGE, at least huge for someone who's from Texas and only has okay pizza in my local area. I made the mistake of ordering 4 slices for myself the first visit to this place, get a confused look from the person taking my order, and then both of us really shocked when he learned I'm not from here and my 4 slices looked closer to 10... 2. There are a ton of variety. I think both times I went, there were over 20 varieties and there is no menu at the top for flavors, so just ask. 3. You can feed a ton of people for cheap. So my third trip to Boston was for a wedding and we took a detour to this place before heading to the airport. I bought about "2" pizzas worth at about $40 w/ tax and took it through security and we fed about 15 people 4. Walk, use the T, take a cab, or use Uber. Parking is virtually non-existent and the few lots nearby are pretty expensive. Streets are also pretty tight. read more

Really nice crispy margarita pizza. Servings are huge. Basically get 2 slices for the price of 1. Cool tucked away little place with excellent pizza read more

Ernesto's - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I had Egg plant pizza and it was very tasty. The slices are huge and the crust is chewy. And it was just 5$ I had to stop myself from trying more though it was very calling. The only minus-all of the pizzas are on display and some of them don't look so fresh though they say that they are straight from the oven. I tried to choose the one that looked the most fresh read more

This review is solely for ordering their whole pies for take out. First off, if you like pizza with virtually no sauce on it, then this place is for you. If you're like me and want a moderate (some might say normal) amount, then you are best served looking elsewhere. I have asked for extra sauce on the pie multiple times thinking it might make it better but have never received it, so I gave up ordering from here. I'm not sure what the hype is about. The crust is certainly unique and has a nice, almost chewy, quality to it, but other than that it's just a big "so what?" There is nothing special about this pizza at all and it's rather on the bland side (it's also somewhat expensive for what you get). read more

You must visit this place if you are living or working in the North End. Their pizza is by far the best in the area. Their price is also very cheap. I can't say enough about the variety of pizza available here. Make sure to try out the Sicillian pizza. I also liked their spinach aranchini dipped in rice balls. Their staff are very nice. The place can get busy during the lunch hours so try to avoid the rush. read more

The best secret in Boston pizza. I almost didn't write a review because this place is tiny and I don't want there to ever be a line when I'm hungry for North End pizza. However this pizza is too good not to share with the world. If you are looking for a quick slice in the North End without spending a month's rent, Ernesto's is the place. The pizza is doughy and delicious. Tied for my favorite pizza in Boston with Regina Pizzeria. Local Tip: DO NOT ORDER 2 SLICES! If you want 2 slices, you are in luck! 1 slice at Ernesto's is actually 2 slices. I don't know why, but that's how they do it. 5 stars all day, everyday. read more

Walked the Freedom Trail in Boston and wanted to eat a brief meal during tour. As we where in T-shirts and shorts didn't need the white table cloth experience. Their pizza is very good . Service was excellent. You order from counter. As mentioned by others - one slice is a quarter of the pie or two normal slices Value would be six stars. Most restaurants on trail are overpriced. Only drawback is seating is limited. But tables turn quick. You could also bring pizza to park which is a block away read more

Wow. Just wow. This pizza is fantastic. I had it for the first time on Saturday and was totally blown away. One, the slices are a quarter of a pie. Talk about value! And the toppings are varied and delicious. I had the white pizza with ricotta and it was to die for. If you're in the general vicinity (read: Boston and/or the surrounding towns) you must go. read more

Brought my out-of-town family here after a Bruin's game. It's only a few doors into the North End and therefore easy to access. It is TINY, only about 10 tables. Two tables are practially touching the doorjamb, one of which was our table, so that we had to wear our coats, hats, and scarves just to survive the frequent wintry blasts as people came and went. OK, now for the food: This place is counter-service and most people order from the ready-made pizza slices. You can order your own pie but I didn't see anyone do that. The selection of pizza slices was large. "Slices" are $3.50 but a "slice" is a quarter pizza so one is enough for most people. The toppings were yummy but the slices were cold, despite a quick trip to the pizza over before we got them. Here's what made this place awesome. We were FREEZing when we came in and ordered at the counter. My mom ordered a coffee but the lady told us they don't have coffee. 10 minutes later, as we were sitting at our table munching, the lady came through the front door with a cup of coffee (in a mug-- clearly from another restaurant), plus a little dish of cream and some sugar. She brought it over to my mom and said, "You just looked so cold! I went next door and got this for you." And she didn't even charge us! You don't get service like that every day. read more

The best pizza I've had in the North End. It came highly recommended from friends who had been there before, and it didn't disappoint. The slices were huge, the crust just crispy enough, and the price was certainly reasonable for the amount of pizza I got. To be fair, I've only ever gone on the later end of dinnertime, so I've never experienced the massive crush of people at lunch or earlier in the evening. I can see it getting quite claustrophobic in there. But during off-peak hours, it's definitely a 5-star kind of place. read more

1 slice is a quarter of a pie, who could ask for more? I got one slice, my friend gets another and we share! This is good pizza. It is a good price for the amount of food you get. I love the pepperoni or the buffalo chicken. Make sure they heat it up! It's a small place - so take your pizza and eat it in the park read more

Their pizza never disappoints! And eggplant ricotta is still the best in my book. I've tried margarita and spinach garlic (both still delicious!) but have fallen short of the amazing-ness of that eggplant ricotta combo. read more

Ernesto's - Half a slice of eggplant ricotta - bring your pizza to North End park for an impromptu picnic! - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

As though this place needs another review... I'll keep it short: This is pizza for people who can taste the difference between pizza made with good ingredients and pizza made with average ingredients. My only complaint: the TV. I fucking hate TVs in restaurants. Also, they no longer deliver. read more

Biggest. Slice. Ever. Delicious Crust. Quick. Cheap. read more