What's not to love about this place? Their calamari was super crispy, their fried pizza is TO DIE FOR and their lasagna....mmm, so rich and creamy. Can someone please recommend a great Italian place over here in the Bay Area because we still think about the quality of the food in Boston! Miss it so much. Customer service was great as well, here. Server was very attentive. Kept refilling our waters and would ask how we are doing often. read more

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Great location and fun atmosphere! My parents, husband, and I all came here for Boston Marathon weekend as a carb load Sunday evening before race day. We actually all ended up ordering pizzas, which are Neapolitan style and very well done! I was sticking to the basics, so ordered a Margherita for myself, but they have a wide array of pizzas to choose from. There were also other menu items, like pastas and entrees, but we ended up just getting the pizzas and dessert. The pizzas are definitely small enough for one person as a main or maybe two people as an appetizer. For dessert, I got the chocolate lava cake, which was okay. The inside wasn't the molten chocolate lava I was expecting, but it was still very good. I'd definitely recommend this place as the atmosphere and location are tough to beat in downtown crossing! The staff were all very attentive and kind. read more

Mast - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place was a block away from my hotel and I was in the mood for some Italian food. Inside, I can see there are two levels and there was a host at the top floor looking down and he let me know that there were no tables available but I could have a seat at the bar. No problem. I was greeted by the bartender & a few of the waitstaff, I must mention that everyone who was working were super friendly. I was hungry and started off with the Arancini & ravioli stuffed with ricotta & Swiss chard in truffle butter. I was given a couple of pieces of what seemed like pizza dough and balsamic with olive oil. At first glance it didn't look to appetizing but the bread was soft and was good with the dip. The arancini was hot and crispy and the center was soft and cheesy. The tomato sauce was a little underwhelming for me. The Ravioli was super good. Tasty buttery sauce went well with the filling. I ordered pizza as my main dish, the Porcini mushroom and sausage. It is a white pizza. The pizza tasted good though I should've asked for the pizza to be cooked a tiny bit more as the crust was too soft to hold up the toppings. Over all, it was still good. I think I'd like to come back here and try some of the other dishes. The customer service here is great & the vibe of the place seems friendly. If you're in the area, give this place a try! read more

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AMAZING!! Reminded me of all the yummies I had in Italy. Zucchini blossoms were phenomenal, and the pasta with mushroom and sausage in a cream sauce blew me away. We also enjoyed the Napoli pizza with the anchovies (so good!) with the light crust and tasty sauce. The eggplant Parmesan and lasagna rounded out a complete Italian feast. To finish off the delicious dinner, we had tiramisu and chocolate lava cake: overall a very delicious and tasty experience! Definitely want to come again before we leave Boston. read more

Really great service from Ahmed & pizza from Gennaro. Despite being the only one running around waiting tables as well as bartending, Ahmed was so positive and friendly and had a great attitude. Will definitely be back for another drink at his bar! read more

The food and drinks were pretty good. We sat on the patio and I think our waiter forgot about us. We waiting for about an hour to get served

Our waitress was really nice and accommodating. However, the food was just alright! Definitely a good place if you are looking for some pizza or some Italian food. read more

Decent food, nice ambience, excellent service - Mast is good for a quick work lunch. I like that it is a bit off the main DTX streets so it isn't so crowded at lunchtime. The food is solid, nothing to write home about but it'll fill you up without cleaning out your wallet (unlike the sandwich shop across the street!) read more

Mast - Gnocchi - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

What an incredible place! The bartender Rebecca and the owner Marco went above and beyond trying to help me out. With an incredible menu and such reasonable prices, this is the BEST place in Boston for food, fun, drinks and to take the family. 5 STARS ALL THE WAY!!! You have to see it, experience it to believe it! So classy!!! read more

This was my second time here and so glad I came back. The service is amazing, the management stops in to say hello and the food is perfection. We ordered regular and gluten free pizzas, appetizers, chicken parmigiana and wine. The gluten free pizza is outstanding by far, made fresh in house and not that frozen cardboard crust. Absolutely love coming here, feels comfortable and welcoming and food is excellent! read more

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5 may be a little on the high side but I really did like everything. The service was good and it was reasonably priced. The meatball pizza was really good. The lasagna was really good. Server was great. Sat outside on nice patio. Good stuff. read more

Cute restaurant with an outdoor seating area. Pasta was delicious and fresh. Dessert was rich and tasty. Staff were very friendly and attentive. read more

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First-timer at MAST' and I have to say, they are Mast'erful in all they do. From being attentively greeted and seated as soon as I walked in, I knew slacker-servers could never survive here. Observing from the bar, as I dined, it was clear that MAST' runs like a finely tuned machine that pumps out an array of fantastic food and beverage. I don't eat meatballs out much, I'm a snob for mamma's only, but gave their Polpettine a try. They were delicious, as was the red sauce that accompanied them. Next was the Rughetta, an arugula salad with blueberry vinaigrette, goat cheese and roasted almonds. The portion was tremendous and felt like it did the body good (eat fresh fruits and vegetables every day and you'll live long, like the Italians in my family do. Truth!). Now, for the main reason I came to Mast', the pizza, but not just any pizza, the only AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana - The True Neapolitan Pizza Association) certified in Vera Pizza Napoletana in Massachusetts (translation: you don't have to go to Naples to get authentic Neapolitan-style Pizza, Chef Marco Caputo will save you the airfare). After reviewing the various varieties to choose from, I decided to go all-in on the Porcini Pizza - Porcini mushrooms, sausage (crumbled, the way I prefer it), Gorgonzola, Fior di Latte mozzarella, generous amounts of shaved parmigiano, and last, but not least, the most important part of it all, the pizza dough, that was a truly amazing "stage" for all the flavors of the aforementioned ingredients to perform together. Yes, I did eat all this food plus 2 Peroni's, a Sorbetto di Limone in a frozen lemon shell and of course, an espresso (I passed on the usual double because I have an early flight tomorrow). All-in-all, I was blown away by it all - the atmosphere, the staff, the patrons and, of course, the food. Say this 10 times fast and you'll never forget to visit MAST'... "WHEN IN MASS., MAST' IS A MUST!" read more

Mast - Porcini Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great find! My group was looking for something close to our hotel (Parker House) and came across Mast. Food was really good. Calzone had great crust and was huge. Could have shared. I had a pasta dish, Pici, that was phenomenal. Fresh house made pasta and a delicious cream sauce. Nate was our server. Very attentive and helpful read more

Meh, haven't felt so neglected at a restaurant in a long time. Even the restaurant wasn't that full, it took forever for pretty much everything and it was not because of the current short staffing. The severs just disappeared to no where from time to time. Maybe they had to help out in the kitchen? We don't know. Food was ok. Mine was cold though. read more

We are trying to kill some time before our reservation at another place and, to be honest, we didn't know this place was open. When I worked down here a few years ago, Mast was a takeout place. Now, it is an experience! Warm environment. Great service. Amazing pizza. Come here! Support this business. Let's keep these Boston businesses open!!! read more

Mast - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I visited Mast with some coworkers and had a lovely evening! There's an extensive drink selection and a large menu which left everyone satisfied. The service and staff were quick and friendly, and the food was priced well for the quality. My personal favorite is their pizzas and the tiramisu for dessert. I will definitely be back! read more

Mast - Prosciutto e Rughetta - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It was not busy, service was sooooooo slow. Drinks were watered down almost? Pizza was good, pasta was ok. read more

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Very underrated spot. Food was amazing! Octopus was cooked so juicy but the mashed potatoes under was another level. Unlike any other ones i had, had bits of actual potatoes to make it feel like quinoa aas hidden inside. Highly suggest. Pizza was so good too! Been craving margherita for a while, and when i left, i was feeling left sad bc i want more! Pizza crust is so soft too perfect to save and dip in olive oil. Make sure to try their nutella martini! (Slightly floral so it wasnt for me bc i like nutty nutella more) read more

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Pasta was kind of over cooked. Tiramisu was very creamy & I couldn't eat all of it. Alphonso, the manager, was very nice and came to check on us regularly - had great conversation with him. However, the waiter was pretty slow and took a while to take our order. O'mast pizza (not pictured) was very good and I would come back only for that. read more

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Alfonso, the manager, is rude and treats his staff terribly. Our waitress was amazing, but when we returned a caesar salad that did not taste right and we did not eat, the boss refused to take the salad off our bill. He was extremely rude to me and my girlfriend and his staff. The food was mediocre and overpriced. We will never be back. Trust the reviews and avoid this spot. read more

Was not impressed with this place. We waited for about 20 mins before we were waited on, same thing happened to several tables around us! Wait staff did not seem concerned with how we felt about our food or if we wanted refills. Food was average and not worth the price! Wait staff sitting on phones right in front of guests. Could have been a better experience! We are from out of town and were looking for a more authentic Italian experience. They should advertise this place differently so people aren't expecting something that they won't get! read more

We started with a pizza to try (we heard it was authentic). The pizza looked great and was okay but disappointed with the low quality of the mozzarella cheese. The green mixed salad was large and fresh. The Calamari appetizer was okay- glad they still use whole calamari and not just rings- but was oily tasting and the portion small. The linguine with clams was good, nice presentation and simply done, the portions on the small side. The lasagna "bolognese" came in a crock dish and was tasty but couldn't really find any meat in the dish. Deserts were good. Coffee was offered as expresso or Americano only. No milk was available which was ...strange? Our waitress was sweet and kind and management gave a lending hand which was good to see. read more

Pici funghi e salsiccia, this dish was amazingly good. We stopped in for a meal after the Wine Expo. Every bite was delicious will be going back to try other dishes. Staff was friendly & pleasant they let you relax, talk and enjoy your food & drinks. We also tried the Expresso Martini it was so good dessert in a glass. read more

Mast - Pici funghi e salsiccia, this dish was amazingly good. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Really great pizza!! Review is only for the pizza - my friends and I ordered the marinara, Napoli, and margherita pizzas. The pizza was wood fired and pretty authentic - crust was nice and charred with chewy texture. A pizza restaurant is only as good as its marinara sauce, and Mast's marinara was fantastic. Service was ok - the place was pretty empty when we went on a Monday night, but the servers only came to fill our drinks once. read more

Mast - Marinara, Margherita, Napoli - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I mean, this place is the worst. From the takeout experience to the actual food that was inedible, stay as far away as possible from this restaurant. When we came to pick up our food after they let us know it was ready, they'd made us two pizzas, forgetting the calzone and two salads. We waited. And waited. We left only to find the extra dressing we'd asked for (and paid for) missing. The pizzas and calzone were disgusting. The cheese was like rubber, the dough was undercooked, and everything had a horrible fishy aftertaste though we hadn't ordered seafood. Caesar salads were good, though. Stay away from this place!!!!! Gross!!!!! read more

Mast' is an Italian option off the main drag in the Downtown area a short walk from Macy's. They offer pastas and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza along with their appetizers and salads. For lunch there is also a selection of paninis $10.95. Consider their pizzas portioned for 1+. For my lunch I had the Domenica (Eggplant, San Marzano tomato, fior di latte), and found myself satisfied yet not overfilled when I left half the crust behind. The crust beneath the tomato sauce was thin while the edges of the pie were fat. The sauce was a bit wet and made for a floppy slice, yet it was sufficiently tasty. Service was satisfactory. Though I was not asked how I liked my lunch as I was consuming it, my water glass was filled and refilled by both the hostess and the bartender while my server was the sole fellow handling the rest of the lunchtime crowd. read more

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Mast is an amazing Italian joint to go to for dinner. The atmosphere is nice and relaxing. The food was amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious, cooked to perfection and hot the spot. Highly highly recommend going here whether it's a date night, group dinner with friends or family, or even just by yourself. Great place! read more

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Such a nice little Italian spot in the middle of Boston. We originally picked this place because they had the igloos outside. However, when the day of our reservation arrived, the restaurant called and said there was a wind advisory and wouldn't be able to seat us outside. A few in our group were still nervous to eat inside, but we were assured no one would be sat near us. The staff were so courteous, going above and beyond to make our group comfortable. But our experience with Mast was made even better by the food. We started with the burrata and calamari, then grabbed a couple salads for the table. We each got a pasta dish and everyone raved over their order -- I got the bucatini which was very flavorful. Would definitely go again! read more

We went this past weekend to celebrate my son's birthday. Ordered 10 different pizzas, everyone was thrilled. I can't express how fabulous the dough is. The staff of Mast were excellent, accommodating, super friendly. My grandson (18 months) was with us, waiter was entertaining. My son and the owner talked long about italy, the pizza, etc. Food & service A+, would highly recommend and would return. read more

Mast - The parmigiana (eggplant), scrumptious - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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While the wait staff and owner were very respectful, and they were timely in refilling drinks, the food was extremely poor and flavorless, and could not make up for the overall experience. It was the first time in a long time that a table of 7 each ordered individual meals, and not a single person enjoyed their food. Whether it was undercooked, flavorless, or untextured, it was not worth the price. Our pizza was nearly translucent, and we had to use multiple utensils to pick up the paper-thin base. The rest of our table ordered pasta, which was also flavorless. Too much to complain about. read more

Food was horrible! Every dish in our party was disgusting. Small portions. TERRIBLE service. Took 45 minutes for appetizers and they came out AFTER our meals. The carbonara tasted like spoiled milk with mushy noodles. Pancetta was like rubber. My friend was told that she just didn't know what real Italian food tasted like Pizza looked good though.. wish we had tried that instead. They also deleted my friends review on Google. No wonder they somehow have 4 stars when they delete bad reviews read more

Mast - Google review with response from owner that he deleted off of Gooogle. Thank god for Yelp - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This review is for a delivery order. I chose Mast because it was around the corner from my hotel and certified by Gambero Rosso. I rarely give negative reviews but this order was completely mediocre. I ordered through the Slice App which I was directed to by the restaurant's website. The order took a long time to arrive. When it came the first thing I noticed was that the pizza box was not even warm. Sure enough the pizza temperature was somewhere between lukewarm and cold. This may be the fault of the delivery service but it was the one the restaurant requested I use. The slices were limp and wet on the bottom. The topping slid off the dough each time I tried to pick up a slice. I ordered a Margherita pizza. The sauce was bland, the mozzarella was melted but still slightly tough and chewy and there were a total of 3 basil leaves on 6 slices of pizza. I also ordered polpette. The meatballs were slightly more satisfying than the cold pizza but the sauce tasted like it was from a can. Bland and under seasoned. The check came to over $40. I would not order from here again. I hate giving a mediocre review but unfortunately, at least last night, that's all this restaurant deserves and, tbh, I'm being generous with 3 stars. read more

I ordered an OMast pizza and calamri... I have to say that the pizza is wonderful. However, the calamari dish is overpriced for the size. $17 for that amount of calamari, you are better off just getting another pizza for the same prize... I will recommend the pizza but definitely will not get the calamari again. Not sure if the size of the order in the restaurant is larger... but I was very disappointed when I opened the box in my house. read more

Mast - Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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DO NOT COME HERE - they lied to me and said the ravioli is their best dish. It's actually complete trash, no taste and it's 20 dollars for 6 pieces. Too bad, this spot is great but the food? Absolutely terrible. Halfway through my meal I started looking for where the nearest shake shack is. read more

Had a DELICIOUS Porcini Pizza, with mushrooms, gorgonzola, & sausage, and the Rughetta salad---- highly recommended! Outstanding service from our server: friendly, prompt, professional, and attentive. Great vibe, overall. We will return! read more

Firstly- there should be an option for negative stars. Because this place would get all of them. Instead I am positing one star, when it actually deserves zero. I am so incredibly disappointed in this restaurant. Our dishes were tasteless and petit after waiting an hour and 40 minutes for them to come out. When we asked to speak to the manager (Alfie) he was extremely rude and condescending and accused us of wanting a "freebie." He stated that the wait staff should have given us a better warning about the kitchen delay (how would that have made it better?) and that our server deserved no tip if she didn't do a better job of explaining that the meals would be delayed. The conversation left us feeling so shocked that someone in his position had such horrible customer service skills and treated the staff so badly. I cannot express enough how upsetting the lack of resolution was on our night out and how frustrated we feel for being treated so poorly. read more

Avoid. After a long day left without a meal as not one but two pizzas had to be returned not for being undercooked, but raw (stretchy dough in the middle and gummy in the crust). Not sure how something can be retuned and another brought minutes later identically under (my original I was told could not be placed back in oven). Dampened a coworker's celebration. I took to go with plans to cook at home so as not to waste food. Cooking now and rather than pizza heating my house smells like a fast food restaurant suggesting some kind of cheap oil in play. Overall nauseating and grimy place did not help. Nice server tried to be accommodating and did take off bill. Don't waste time or money. read more

Fantastic dinner. I ordered the spaghetti con vongole and it was perfect. Cute little restaurant and nice patio. I know several Yelp reviews here say the service is slow, but I had terrific service. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back again. read more

Did we order the wrong things when we came here? From all the past yelp reviews, we expecting spectacular pizza and homemade pasta. What we got was disappointing. We came here on a weeknight so the place wasn't too busy. We ordered the margarita pizza and gnocchi. The pizza was made in this old Italian oven but once we got it, the crust was soggy. How do you even start to send back a pizza to get it toasted more if it's already been cut?! Also, the amount of basil on the pizza was very limited. The gnocchi was also ok, it did seem to be homemade. We didn't like how there was also mozzarella cheese balls mixed in the pasta. Once the gnocchi cooled, the mozzarella became gross. The tomato sauce was very basic. We also noticed that we didn't get any bread with oil to start off with. And service was ok, we had to switch servers midway through our meal which seemed a bit odd. read more

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