We were in town visiting Legoland and wanted a quick bite to eat before we hit the road. Ernesto's was only a few feet away and was the perfect spot to grab an inexpensive meal that was not fast food. There was a variety of slices ready to choose from at the counter. The jumbo slices which would run you about $6-7, depending on the toppings, were quite literally 1/4 of a large pizza . Throw in a drink and you've got yourself a whole meal for around $10. You really can't beat it. The crust was thin and crispy. No floppy pizza or toppings that just slide off. It's not a huge space so I wouldn't recommend coming with a large group. Order take out. One of the biggest highlights is that you can park for free for up to 3 hours in this area. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I visited Ernesto's in mid-summer, and it was a solid choice. Located right in the heart of Assembly Square and Shops, it is convenient and easy to stop in for a quick bite. I was heading to a movie and wanted something fast and satisfying. The oversized slice I had definitely hit the spot. It was fresh, with a good crust and solid flavor throughout. This is a great option if you are looking for something casual before a show, a date, or while walking around the shops. It is quick counter service, with no frills, but it delivers. I would call it a three-and-a-half-star spot, but I am rounding up to four. It is reliable, well-located, and gives you exactly what you expect. And yes, the new Superman movie was worth seeing. Great night all around. read more

I came to Ernesto's just now for a quick lunch while at Assembly Row. Multiple people greeted me as I came to the counter (I feel this is rare in the greater Boston area, so it was nice). I got a slice of BBQ chicken. First thing to know: A "slice" here is actually two slices sold as one, so they are huge. It is 1/4 pizza. Second thing to know: The BBQ chicken slapped! It was totally delicious and didn't have in unnecessary ingredients like red onion. Hot and fresh and all is right with the world. This is my new quick stop when I'm over here at the mall...and for $7.50, you can't beat it. They also have a small outdoor seating area that is great on days like today. Long live Ernesto's! read more

Easy, convenient spot for a quick slice. Pizza is tasty and price is fair. Service is quick. Limited seating inside and also some outside seating. Probably the cheapest food option in assembly. read more

Good thing crust ny style pizza. The slices are a good size. I went right before close so the pizza wasn't fresh fresh but I would definitely try it again. read more

While in line for 2 hours for the Hellp Kitty Pop up truck in assembly row, we got hungry like many others in line and what do you know, Ernesto's pizza was there to supply! Walked in, single bathroom quick pizzeria. I copped us a slice (pretty much 2 slices) for 8 bucks. Got the chicken bacon ranch and it hit the spot. Crispy good tasting dough in my opinion, toppings was good. Reheated for us and was quick. Kid friendly, few tables and window counter to sit at. On the go kind of pizza shop. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Chix bacon ranch with alla seasonings added - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Visited Boston and heard great things about Ernesto's. Wasn't expecting one slice to be so large but I'm not mad about it! The slice was super good! It's very small inside and not many places to sit so you maybe want to get your food to go. The line moves fast so there wasn't a long wait. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Cheese Pizza - A woman with dark braided hair, wearing a sleeveless rust-colored top, is seated at a table in a restaurant. She is smiling and looking down at a slice of pizza on a white paper plate in front of her. The pizza appears to be a cheese slice with some darker spots on the crust. She has a tan crossbody bag, a watch, and a ring on her finger. In the background, another woman is eating pizza, and the restaurant has framed pictures on the wall and warm lighting. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I was in line waiting for the Hello Kitty Cafe pop up and in total waited almost 3 hours to get to the front of the line. When we were in the middle, we were hungry and decided to get two pizza slices to snack on from Ernesto's. The chicken bacon ranch from here was SOO GOOD! I'm not even just saying that because we were so hungry... it was surprisingly very delicious. Pretty big slices too. I would definitely come back here whenever I am in Assembly Row. Still a month later after trying that one singular slice of pizza, I still remember how good it was. read more

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We took a look at the pizza slices to choose from and the chicken ranch bacon slice looked the best. The slice was humongous as it always is at Ernesto's and costed with one water bottle in total, $8. I asked if they could cut the slice in half which they said was no problem. The pizza oven got our pizza slice all crisped up which was fantastic. When I tried the slice which also had thin slices of tomato on it, it reminded me of the grilled cheeses with tomato my mom used to make at home. The pizza was fabulous and the crunch you got from the pizza crust and bacon complimented the also soft cheese my bite. I miss eating this slice of pizza. Service was fast and nice enough for a pizza joint. There was a bathroom customers could use which was great as well as plenty of pizza spice toppings available. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Chicken Ranch Pizza (has bacon) - A single slice of pizza featuring melted cheese, slices of ham, and bits of bacon is placed on a white paper plate inside a cardboard pizza box. The crust appears crispy and slightly charred at the edges, with toppings evenly distributed across the slice. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Ernesto's is solid, but nothing special. I've stopped by a few times while in Assembly Row when I'm trying to grab a quick meal on the go. They don't really sell pizza by the slice, since you're essentially required to order two slices at a time. Sometimes all I really want is one slice, but I'm suckered into ordering two. The service is quick, but I've found they don't always heat the pizza all the way. I generally eat outside, but they do have some indoor seating available as well. It's a casual spot, so you can eat there or take it to go. The pizza itself is fairly mediocre, but it gets the job done. It's a bit on the greasy side, so be prepared with some napkins. I generally go for the pepperoni or meat lovers, so that could definitely contribute to the grease factor. Overall, an okay spot. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - A large slice of pepperoni pizza with a golden, crispy crust, melted cheese, and pepperoni slices is served on a white paper plate. The pizza is in a cardboard pizza box, which is open on an outdoor metal table. A clear plastic cup with a beverage is visible in the background. The setting appears to be outdoors, with sunlight illuminating the scene. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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We paid a visit to Ernesto's to get some pizza and drinks. Tip: The inside of the venue is quite worn and looking a bit grubby; fortunately, that doesn't seem to have any negative effects on the food ;-) The slices we ordered were pretty good, though the salad I asked for never did appear.... Over and above the need for interior refurbishment, the staff doesn't seem to be working really hard at table and bathroom cleaning either - all things considered, next time we'll seek elsewhere for our pizza. read more

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My friends and I got take-out as we were at a nearby hotel in preparation for Encore. As I was not involved in the ordering or picking up process, I cannot speak for the organization or time management of that. However, it was hot and fresh by the time it made it to our room. It was a thin crust with slightly sweet tomato sauce. As someone who doesn't usually go for pepperoni pizza anymore, it might have reconverted me on to it. The crust had a fun chewy texture that made me keep coming back for more. In my opinion, I did not find it overly greasy and enjoyed each bite. Overall, I would like to order from here again and try some of their other options. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - A large pepperoni pizza with a crispy crust and melted cheese is in an open cardboard pizza box. Several slices have been taken, with one slice partially removed and another slice remaining. The pizza has evenly distributed pepperoni slices on top. The box is placed on a surface, and part of a person's foot is visible at the bottom of the image. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The pizza here is very, very good. It may not be the absolute best pizza you have ever had, but it's up there. They have lots of varieties. I usually get a couple slices of the "Caprese" or "Old School". Those are my 2 favorites. Price may seem expensive per slice, but slices are huge (1/4 pizza). If I'm not in hurry, I have also ordered entire pizzas. People working there are friendly. You can sit down inside, but I usually take mine to go. In the good weather, there is also outdoor seating. read more

It's pretty great pizza! It can be hit and miss though, mostly depending on what flavor you get, specifically the buffalo chicken and classic tomato and mozzarella. I would ask for those to be heated in the oven for a little bit longer so it fully melts the cheese. Other than that, the people that work there are alright, sometimes you can tell if they're having a good day or a not so good day depending on how they react when you say "how're you doing today". Some are nicer than others, can't complain too much though because you only interact with them for a minute or so haha. The space itself has a pretty good amount of seating, some comfortable seats near the window especially. I'd say all in all a 4/5 warrants a return visit (P.S. get the meat lovers pizza, it's definitely the best one). read more

I've never been to Ernesto's in the north end but I thought this was pretty good. The buffalo chicken I liked less but it was still tasty. It just needed more chicken and maybe a ranch and buffalo sauce drizzle. The pepperoni was amazing!!! It was crispy and cheesy and just delicious. One complaint that I have about the pizza is that there's too much crust and it's not really seasoned but that's just person preference. Overall it was really yummy and I want to try the north end location now!! read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Buffalo chicken slice - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Stopped into this place during a work trip & was not disappointed. Huge slices, delicious sauce, crust, toppings - no complaints! Got my pizza fix before heading home to the Midwest. read more

There were 12 different pizzas you could choose from to buy per slice. I got the old school that had tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan cheese. The toppings were good. What makes this slice amazing is the crust. Crispy with great undercarriage. The kind of pizza I'd expect in Boston. Loved it. They took only 3 minutes to warm it up and place on cheap paper plates. There were friendly and fast. Perfect for a pizza place. Place is clean with indoor and outdoor seating. I'd come here any day of the weeks for a quick bite or with friends. 10/10. read more

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Serving size for a slice is HUGE - two generous slices equaling a quarter of a pizza for $5-7. Pizzas visually don't look that good but taste amazing. read more

We go the one in the north end of Boston. Been going for many, many, years. Always GOOD !!! The BEST pizza in the north end. It's small. On Salem Street in the North End of Boston. Always a line. Always delicious. Not a fancy place but ICONIC !!! You can eat in - a few tables - or share a table - or take it out. Just sooooo good. read more

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We were tired of the usual spots and planned to hit up Costco but didn't want Costco pizza so we decided to stop off at Ernesto's. If you are not aware parking can be a pain in assembly, so we decided to eat our pizza in the car and luckily found a spot after we got the food. Ernesto's is a north end pizzeria that opened a second location in assembly. It is considered one of the better pizzas in the north end so we had pretty high expectations. When you order slices, be warned it's a 1/4 of a pie. So a slice is really We got the old school mozzarella and tomato, cheese, and the chicken ranch. It's thin crust with a nice crisp to it. You can tell the dough was really good but we felt the sauce lacked depth. It's overall a solid pizza without having to go to the north end. read more

I truly have no complaints about Ernestos. I used to live in Assembly and it was my "treat yourself" lunch spot for a slice (which is really 2 giant slices by Ernestos standards) and a Caesar salad. The pizzas are so great, I love the basic cheese pizza or a pepperoni. The crust is crunchy and soft. The sauce is flavorful. No notes! Honestly, my family visited Boston recently and my mom went to Ernestos 3 times because she loves it that much. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

They serve delicious large slices of pizza. The pizza is on the thinner side and crunchy. They offer outdoor seating, a nice spot to take a break with the kiddos, especially on the warmer days. It's an easy option for a quick bite while shopping, after visiting Legoland, or the movies at the Assembly Row area. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Toddler approved pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

My go-to. Forget Regina. They say Santarpio's is good, but who wants to go to Maverick? This is the place -- the pizza is consistent, and thoroughly good. read more

We stopped here for lunch today. The location is cute and I liked the representation of the north end in assembly, but I didn't really care for the pizza. I had the margarita style and thought that the crisp was good, but the taste was pretty bland. I had to add red pepper flakes and parm cheese on top. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Margarita and pepperoni pizza - The image shows two slices of pizza on white paper plates placed on a wooden table. The first slice is a pepperoni pizza with a crispy crust, melted cheese, and pepperoni slices. The second slice appears to be a Margherita pizza with a slightly thicker crust, topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and fresh basil leaves. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great pizza. Highly recommended. New York-ish style pie. Not much seating inside. Order at the counter type of place. read more

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I absolutely adore Ernesto's ricotta and sausage pizza. A large is ready for you in 15 minutes, and the payment process (via Slice or in person) could not be smoother. If you only want one slice (i.e., 1/4 of a full pizza), I promise it'll be super filling and worth the price. In the past, I made the mistake of loading my Ernesto's pizza with A LOT of toppings (6 total, split half and half), and I admit it did not taste too good... Ernesto's is great at making simple, classic pizzas. Keep this in mind when you place your next order, which will hopefully be the ricotta and sausage! :) read more

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Great service pizza is delicious im visiting from Miami. this is the place to have a great pizza good price read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Whole pizza!!! - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The BEST pizza around. So many delicious varieties to choose from. Jaun is the awesome. So friendly!!! My go-to in the North End !!!!

Horrible product and even worse service. First, we ordered three different types of pizza. The server tossed them all into one box. Upon requesting separate boxes, she began to display a horrendous attitude - rolling her eyes, huffing and puffing, and throwing our food around. After receiving our food, we then recognized that it was cold. After requesting that it be warmed, she proceeded to resume throwing our food around and rolling her eyes at us. Finally, after warming the pizzas and reboxing them, she aggressively hurled the boxes at us. Management was dismissive when we complained. As for the product, we all felt sick and nauseous after having it. Stay away! read more

I really wanted a slice of my favorite tomato pizza (the "Old School") from Ernesto's. And I wanted leftovers, so we figured we would order two slices each. (Since my husband can't eat tomato sauce we usually pick up pizza by the slice, and he gets his favorite white pizza there.) Since 4 slices = a whole large pizza, they offered to make a half and half, which is awesome; most places refuse to put red sauce on half only. Believe me, I have asked at several other places - they all say it's impossible. Well, I guess the impossible is possible at Ernesto's. And the pizza was amazing, as always. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Half and half - half white, half Old School. Ernesto's is the only pizza place I know that will do half white and half red! - A large pizza in a cardboard takeout box, divided into two halves. One side has melted cheese, while the other side has pepperoni slices topped with fresh basil leaves. The pizza crust is visible around the edges, and the box is partially open, showing the pizza inside. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

It's a nice place to grab a quick bite. You get 2 slices of pizza when you order (that's the jumbo slice) it's 1/4 a pizza. Thin crust, which is always good. I failed to find that rich pizza flavor in my pepperoni pizza though, and i found that I was eating a lot of burnt edges. Also got an arancini, and they keep those in a fridge ready to place in the over. It's served in the plastic container they stored it, which is good for the environment- no waste :) I would prefer to be served fresh food rather than food that's sitting in the cold. I'd give it a go again and perhaps try ordering fresh. Not a bad place, but not memorable. If I'm craving pizza I'd go somewhere else. But it was there and we were hungry so we tried it out. read more

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HUGE slices! Loved the pizza. When they say one slice, they really mean two. It's a quarter of the entire pizza. I got the chicken ranch, it was great. I thought it was better than the regular red sauce pepperoni pizza that I also got. I called to order and when I came by 10 mins later to pick it up, it was already done. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Chicken ranch - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Really disappointed with the rice ball. I ordered twoI because it looks crispy on the picture. Anyway, I'm doing this review so people know this is not crispy or crunchy, it's very soggy. They should let me return one. I hope they will tell people that it's not crispy when people order it. To be fair, the pizza is always good. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Rice ball. Always soggy. - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Large pizza for 20 bucks. It was pretty good pizza. The location is nice with plenty of parking and the staff was friendly. Not the greatest amount of seating but enough for us that night. I would recommend they have a lot of toppings and will be back. read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Large cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Nice little Pizza Shop at the Assembly Row. They offer Pizza by the slice. Decent flavors and good portions. read more

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love there pizza slices. The somerville restaurant does not have the charm like Boston but it is easier to get to. Pizza slices are too numerous to mention but great. Just remember 1 slice can fill you up. read more

$15 for a 18" cheese pizza pie is not a horrible deal but not great either, understandable given the location. The cheese and sauce is good, but the crust is too chewy; ease up on the flour! Jaw hurts after going through a few slices. read more

Yummy! This place is a great spot to get quick pizza. The slices are huge (more like 2 slices) but are considered one. They have SO many different combination pizzas, it reminds me a lot of Regina's pizza and it is also very cheap! I got the buffalo chicken supreme and it was 6$- YES! S I X DOLLARS It is very small place, so the odds to find a table to sit in are slim, especially during the weekday. But, if you are going to be in and out or want some pizza before going to the movies across the street, I would definitely recommend this one! read more

Ernesto's Pizza - Buffalo chicken supreme - 6$ this is one slice! - Pizza Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great pizza. They have gf individual pizza too. Small restaurant if the weather is bad, but lots of outside seating if the weather is nice. You can park for free at the assembly row parking garage. read more

I go to Ernesto's all the time. I'm surprised I haven't previously reviewed them, given I'm a regular customer and have eaten here so often. Before my visit today, I might reviewed Ernesto's highly. But not after today. I visited on a Friday evening because I wanted a quick, easy pepperoni pizza. I came in and saw three workers staffing the front of the restaurant, and saw they had two slices of pepperoni pizza available. I asked for one, to-go, and sat down. About a minute after I sat down, another customer came in and ordered two slices of pizza. They sat down but then got their pizza a few minutes later and left, meanwhile I still hadn't received mine. A few minutes later and I knew something was wrong; it doesn't take that long to heat a pizza. I started a timer to see how long they'd take. After more than ten minutes of waiting, one of the workers (who had been distracted chatting) opened up the oven and a ton of smoke came out. I knew it, they forgot my pizza and let it burn. I watched them grab the next slice of pepperoni and pop it in the oven. 1 minute 43 seconds later and that pizza was ready and they called me up. It should've been a quick in-and-out, it was just a pepperoni pizza! They wasted time as well as wasted a pizza. read more