I am still thinking about the strawberry rhubarb mule cocktail I had at HighBrow during my visit in May. My husband and I stopped in during a dreary, chilly May Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere was vibrant and friendly. A bit loud, but encouraging to see how bustling the restaurant was. I enjoyed my grilled caesar salad. I added chicken so it was a bit pricey for a lunch salad, but it was tasty and I always appreciate when caesar salads include anchovies, as they're meant to! My husband liked his rigatoni bolognese. Service was excellent. Our server was very apologetic about how long things were taking, but with a full house it honestly just felt like a good pace without any excessive waiting. It was a great experience overall. read more

Food is a 4. Service drags it down some. Took some time to look for a good beer and had the first two not available because "someone has an update updated the list yet". If you can't update the list then don't publish it. As far as the food goes. The rice short rest were delicious. read more

HighBrow - Braised short rib entree. - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

We loved the food, cocktails, and the service. My wife and I had different seafood dishes, and the pizza bread app, while the kids had chicken fingers and spaghetti and meatballs. The inside is slightly dingy, but the food and service make up for it. Would happily recommend. read more

The service was great for a Monday at 4 pm... we order the pizza bread app , rigatoni with bolognese and grilled Caesar salad with shrimp . The price was expensive for the portions. The salad just ok. The pizza bread was light and flavorful. The rigatoni was yummy. Overall "A" for service on a Monday at 4 pm (hard to say as we were the only party seated at this time in the dining room.) Wine and beer selection was good. Pizzas is their business , entree salad size was under par per the price point- could have been served as an app salad or side salad even with the tiny shrimp , not an entree salad. Ambience nice, please keep the back door closed to the right of the service station in lower dining room employees were entering and it was cold. read more

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There is very little not to love here. The server/bartender Cherie was freaking awesome. She was friendly, quick to help us, recommending delicious drinks. The food didn't even have a chance to touch the counter before it was in her hand being delivered to us. As someone who is gluten intolerant, this place has SO many amazing options, including a variety of wood fired pizzas. The vibe is eclectic, but cozy. The bathrooms were also super clean, which is a huge bonus after a day of bar hopping. Thank you for a fabulous meal! read more

HighBrow - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I am only giving 5 stars because I can't give 10! My dad surprised me by coming all the way from Brazil for my son's graduation. He had just gone through surgery, so I was very concerned about him walking around too much around campus and decided we would try to go eat at a quiet place . Since everything was very last minute, I had no dinner reservation and was getting worried. I called just 2 days before graduation and, even though they were completely booked, Andrew, the owner, told me, "Give me a few minutes." He kept checking and checking until he got us a table! He was incredibly kind and accommodating. Of course, with all the graduation chaos, we ended up running late. I called to apologize, and the hostess was so sweet and reassuring, saying, "It's okay! We'll have a table for you and your family." Our server, John, was the best! Everyone was wonderful -- the servers, chefs, literally everyone. The food was absolutely delicious. The chicken parm was amazing and such a generous portion. The salmon was to die for, and the risotto that came with it was cooked perfectly. The pasta and meatballs were sooo good and also a great portion. I had the prosciutto pizza and, believe me when I say, I ate the WHOLE thing! I just wanted to share my experience because from beginning to end, excellence is the word that best describes this place. I will definitely be recommending it to all my friends! read more

Great atmosphere and service food was amazing and I can't wait to return with friends the mac and cheese was incredible with handmade farfalle noodles and delicious sauce I added braised short ribs and wild mushrooms and could not finish although I wanted to read more

We've been coming for about four years every time we are in town for a show. The food is special. And they have vegan options. My husband always gets the sticky rubs and just loves them. I tried their tofu sticky "ribs" and the were the best tofu I've ever had. The winter salad was scrumptious which we shared. And my husband also very much enjoyed his pizza. Thin crust crispy well done but not burnt and not too much cheese to make it soggy. We wish we lived closer we would come every week! read more

The sticky ribs are out of this world they are always a favorite of mine to order and are always cooked to perfection

Food, service, and ambiance were all excellent. No more characters necessary or needed

Amazing pizza and pasta! Great Northampton spot for any meal, went for lunch! Yummy drinks and mocktails. Cute and comfy place:) read more

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The food was great, they were accommodating for my Mom whos gluten free. The drinks were hand made and so good (way better than fountain drinks) Our waitress was super nice and checked up on us to make sure everything was alright. Overall it was pretty affordable and the food was great. read more

HighBrow - Margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Best gluten free pasta I've ever had. I'm not celiac but wife and daughter are. I tried their dish and it was superb. I also had my own burrata salad and it was tasty as hell. The pine nuts were a nice touch. read more

Amazing food. Outstanding service (ask for Victor). Quaint ambiance. What more can you ask for! But really this place checked all the boxes and than some. We even enjoyed their specialty drinks and appetizers. (Don't leave without getting an order of the sticky ribs)! In a world where it's hard to find a place that not only that has good food but great service this was a refreshing change! Enjoy the pictures and if your in Northampton eat here! read more

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Food was only ok. Calamari was over cooked. Pizza was good. Waitress was perky, funny and perfect. The main thing for me was the beer. Cold glass.. beer not as cold. The place was packed... should have been better. I gave it a chance though. Told the server in was not cold. Ordered a second beer. Same thing. Typical ambiance for a pizza pub. read more

While visiting Smith with my daughter .. I stumbled upon HighBrow . First and foremost .. they have Vegan and Vegetarian options and hands down probably one of the best meals with tofu I've ever eaten . I ate here 3 days in a row ! Ha ! Service is friendly , bar atmosphere and the food is delicious !! They have vegan cheese people .. so get pizza read more

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Does where are you go for pizza in Northampton matter? If you like wood-fired pizza, the thin type with lots of varieties of delicious toppings, then it does. This is where you should go. It may seem small on the outside, but there is a downstairs and an entire side room where there is seating. There's also the opportunity to eat outside in the alley when it is nicer out, and you will receive the same prompt service. I have never had a pizza I did not like here, and perhaps that's because I truly enjoy this truffle mushroom pizza that they have. Any pizza shop that offers more than pepperoni and your basic vegetables for toppings is a place that cares about how your food tastes. This is not deniable. How many times do you get the same pizzas over and over again that taste the same because they use the same basic ingredients, maybe with a better cheese, maybe with a better crust, but really the same kind of thing? That is why I like coming here to eat. You can be surrounded by the deliciousness of the baking of the pizzas, they have delightful cocktails that match the seasons, and lots of good homemade desserts that they rotate. If you look at some of the other pizza places that have come and gone, (and some of them were also good), it just goes to show that being original is what people want from their food. If you are away from home and having a good time, why would you order the same food that you would normally order for home take out? Have fun, and eat good food out! read more

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I wanted to love this place as it is a 5 minute walk from my apartment. But 3 visits of terrible service and food that does not make up for the terrible service. I give up and will not return. I noticed the owners like to push back on bad reviews . There's ALOT of bad reviews on this place . Did you ever think that maybe the majority rules? It's all the same complaints about waiting hours for food and terrible service with employees on there phones while we wait for mediocre food. Will not return . If you haven't been. Do yourself a favor and stay away!!!!! read more

Never even got a chance to order. It wasn't even a busy night. We waited patiently for 20 minutes for a server. Three parties came after us and were immediately served. We talked to the host and two other servers and still, no one came to help us. We walked out and no one seemed to care. read more

We were dining today with a gift coupon from the fall when service was exceptionally poor. I will say that Highbrow now has the renewed energy it needs since the other restaurant closed. We had the fava bean hummus with what according to the menu should have been grilled chicory but was actually radicchio (equally delicious substitute). Everything came out warm and freshly prepared including the grilled bread- this is how it should be done. Sesame ahi tuna also tasty but the wasabi aioli could have used more wasabi. We'll be back without a coupon next time!! read more

HighBrow - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Tried it a year ago with disappointing results, but decided to give them another chance. We asked not to be seated by the window as the restaurant did not seem to have its air conditioning on. Despite a near empty restaurant , we were seated in the window. Service was poor and slow, Many flies, landing on our table and food throughout and when we asked for a small menu to use as a flyswatter, she did not seem surprised. Food was adequate. Won't be back. read more

So wanted to revisit this place as last summer was a good experience, which we revisited a couple of times. Totally different this year. I ordered the sticky ribs appetizer. The taste of the ribs was good, but they clearly weren't cooked today, as the meat was very soft. There is a difference in soft vs tender ribs- these were soft. I also ordered a green salad, the dressing was very thick, but the taste was okay. It was a bit tart for balsamic but palatable. The salad was mostly greens with one cherry tomato (cut in half). My husband ordered the fish and chips. The fish came right out of the fire, somewhat overcooked but the chips (fries) had no heat on them at all. The coleslaw was completely tasteless. Our companion ordered the combo pizza- it had no flavor to it and there was no sauce or cheese...aren't those the main ingredients in pizza? They also had a Caesar salad. Two of us also had a cocktail from the daily special menu. They were okay. We also had a Diet Coke and a lemonade which was weak. Altogether our combined checks came to $130... this was not commensurate with our experience, not even close. The service was severely lacking. Our waitress clearly did not want to be there. We ordered drinks and she brought water to the table upon seating us. Never came back to see if we wanted refills or to check on us at all. We had asked for 2 checks and she only brought 1. She then came back to see which salads we each had. There were dirty dishes stacked on the table. She came to the table 5 times without ever picking them up. Altogether a memorable experience for the wrong reasons. We won't be returning. read more

Definitely not a good experience. Wait delay to get food unacceptable at over an hour

I really enjoyed this location. It's the first time that I've been to it. I don't live in Northhampton, but it would be a stopping point if I get back there. We visited this place on 12.31.23. Had to sit at the bar which was fine with us. The bartender was fairly attentive. The atmosphere was very good, and everybody was so social and enjoyable to talk to at the bar. We just ordered a pizza and it was plenty for both of us. The style of pizza is thin crust and it's cooked in a brick oven as per the name. I'm going to guess that you should call for a reservation if you want to be seated. Of course we were there on New Year's Eve as mentioned, so seating was impossible, except they do have open seating at the bar, which was our saving grace. read more

I'm not one to make reviews anywhere good or bad . But I've never had such bland food and terrible service and had to pay my hard earned money for it. Does this place even have a chef? Is anyone paying attention to the cooking? Or is it just a fly by night kids first job kids running this place . I will never come back . I'm wowed in disgust . Close the doors and throw away the key. WOW read more

Second time we have been here. We brought our Smithie and friends for dinner. We loved everything we tried: Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, risotto, the rigatoni, the sausage pizza, the chicken parmigiana, and the Buffalo chicken Mac-n-cheese. I can't say what was my favorite was because I liked every dish. The portions are also very generous. The service was good. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We have only ever sat in the patio and enjoyed it. It was busy inside too! We will always come here when we are in Noho! read more

Food was awful. Burnt meatballs, the toughest ribs I've ever had -didn't have more than a bite. SO expensive too. Just all around terrible. Such a shame Pizzeria Paradiso is gone. Do not make the mistake and go here!! Go to Spoleto instead! read more

Been here a couple times lately and the pizza is just not good anymore. No flavor. We won't be back.

My wife and I decided to visit Highbrow for a Sunday lunch. Was greeted warmly and sat in the dining room with a nice view of the open kitchen. It wasn't busy at all with a few at the bar and maybe one other occupied table. While we pondered the menu I was looking around and noticed how dirty the place was. Not sure if the staff the night before was shorthanded or what but bits of food and debris were not only on the floor but on some of the chairs. Not really appealing. Also the other issue I had was the wait staff who seemed intent on twirling their long hair with fingers which was not tied back. It's like they were bored. The teeny bobber music playing was also really odd. It's like I was at a roller skating rink not a dining room. The food was very good. We had the sticky ribs, meatball pizza and a combo pizza. No complaints with the food. Not rushing back until they train the staff how to use the vacuum and possibly refresh them on hair restraint. read more

HighBrow - Sticky ribs - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I hate to dump on any local business that at least tries, but wow. I used to come here when it was Paradiso and Hot Tomatoes before that. Great memories of the space. I think I might have had a decent pizza here when it first opened but tonight I felt like they were on the verge of closing. Server was lovely but it took 45 minutes to get a salad, two pizzas, and a shrimp dish. The shrimp dish...an entree....maybe 5 or 6 shrimp. Salad, lettuce that was rotten around the edges. Pizzas... just bleh. Server even came over to apologize and tell us she "yelled at the kitchen" for us to hurry it up. It was not at all busy. Never again. read more

I know this restaurant is well known for their fabulous pizzas but when I order food for take-out I often order off the Entrees section of the menu. I recommend the Chicken Parmesan and also the Fish & Chips. I love to get an order of Mac & Cheese off the Sides offerings. This place is one of my favorite restaurants in Northampton which is a city know for it's good eateries! read more

From the service to the food. Everything was delicious. My first time and I will be dinning here again. Pizza, sticky ribs and calamari were spot on. I highly recommend. read more

Service started well on a busy farmers market night in Noho and given we'd come once before, I was hopeful. There were tables open when we were seated and several remained infilled while we were there. Having reviewed the website, I had high hopes. We ordered apps and said we'd place several smaller orders since the tables are tight. Our server said she appreciated that, but it didn't go well. After nearly two hours we were still waiting and finally and asked for it to be boxed. The fried Motz was disappointing: from an oil soaked breading to not even warm Motz, this mainstay should shine and it sinks - quite literally in oil and then a sponge for the tomato sauce. From a poor execution to plating - skip it. The calamari was ok. Better than the Motz, but I can't recommend it. The kids Mac and cheese was good. We ordered it and then ordered it again bc the Motz and calamari were so disappointing. Pizzas were ordered in 3 batches: Bianca and Margherita; then the Burrata Caprese Salad (cause it's Aug in Western MA,) Margherita, and finally White Primavera. Bianca - the arugula was bright and peppery, but lacked the cheese base, this too was underwhelming. Margherita - this classic should be exceptional in August; it wasn't. Primavera w/white sauce - I've run out of steam and nothing merits mention. Skip it. read more

Flat pizza pies are very good. Be sure to ask specifically about all the ingredients

We had a reservation for 7:15 and did not get our food until 9:20. Servers were completely unapologetic. A party of 8 came in after we were seated and had finished eating before we were served food. Absolutely ridiculous. Abominable service. read more

ceser salad tasted stale and bad and they put werid fish on top. They weren't able to split a check without us writing it out for them. Very slow service. Will never be coming back here i'm so disgusted. read more

Dining method: Dine-in (patio!) Item(s) ordered: Arugula salad, Spicy Pesto Pappardelle, DIY pizza with eggplant and arugula Wines: Barbera, Pinot Noir Speed: about 20-25 minutes for the food The review: The best part of this place was the ambiance. We sat outside on the dimly-lit patio on a warm summer night. It was lovely. As for wine, I highly recommend the smooth, fruity Barbera (pronounced with an emphasis on the E, rather than the way I pronounced it, as if it were the name of a 70 year old retiree in Florida). The pizza crust was very bland, and could use a higher quality flour. Unfortunately, the marinara tasted like the can that the tomatoes come from. The salad was a simple arugula base topped with a very nice Gorgonzola. The pappardelle had a delicious flavor, though very oily and the pasta was over-cooked. It's worth it to mention that the server was very kind. Overall, a nice place for drinks and the restaurant smells heavenly and garlicky, but sadly that doesn't translate to the food. read more

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Had dinner at HighBrow while visiting UMASS for a lacrosse tournament. The staff was friendly & the restaurant was nice. It was incredibly hot (I know, it's summer!), but it definitely could use some moving air - so just be aware. (I was a career waitress for 20+ years so I am aware that it's difficult to balance a hot kitchen with the restaurant in summer). The wings were outstanding!!!! I wish we had ordered 2!! They were cooked to perfection & the sauce was delicious! I had the Bianca pizza and to be honest I don't think you can go wrong with any wood fire pizza there! It was great! My daughter got the Not Your Mamas Mac & Cheese and loved it. My husband ordered the Steak Frites and wasn't thrilled. Being a lover of Steak Au Poivre he thought this would hit the mark - but the flavor was off and we couldn't pin why. Overall it was a really good meal and we would visit again!! read more

My group came here for dinner after hearing about their pizza. I believe this place only had street/meter parking (we were able to walk). We walked in and were sat right away. There were 3 of us and they didn't hesitate to seat us in a large round top, meant for 5+ people! The friendly server greeted us straightaway. We each ordered a prosecco, a red wine, and a white wine. They were ALL very good!! However, they didn't have too big of a wine selection (different than online), may be due to Covid. Then we ordered the Sesame Encrusted Ahi Tuna as an appetizer, Chevre pizza, and Rigatoni Bolognese. They did not disappoint at all. All in all, the service, the food, the ambiance were all 10/10. I plan to come back again and I recommend it to everyone! read more

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Amazing dinner. Had the Salmon Lafitte, and it was superior to mine (and I usually only like mine). Hats off for this dish. Highly recommend. The andouille sauce topped it all and really brought the dish to an all new level of greatness. Highly recom read more

HighBrow - Salmon Lafitte - Pizza Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts