No, I live in Texas now not Boston area, but that was where I grew up and lived most of my life Even without trying, I can tell you I know this place is great I wish I were there to try it myself. I haven't seen really good Italian since I left Boston. And I miss it, especially having lived in the north end for the last 20+ years before I left and GrowingUpItalian. Oh, I can cook it, but you can't find the products that you can easily find back home. The person from this place I communicated with is so personable. If their food is half is good it's a definite winner. read more

Came here to try the chopped Caesar sub, and for me it did not live up to the hype. First couple bites seemed promising, as the dressing is pretty good, but then I got overwhelmed by the sheer amount of dressing in the sandwich and found myself trying to scrape off gobs of it. They're definitely more heavy handed on the sauce, so request light dressing or have it on the side if you're not lots of dressing. I also found the cutlets to be pretty sparse and dry, and the bread was just not good in texture or flavor. Service was fine, it took 20 mins to come out which was longer than I expected, and the space is small but has some seating. I might sound old, but the music was very loud and abrasive, so I didn't finish the other half of the sandwich and left. For $15 it wasn't my kinda sandwich so I probably won't be back. read more

Mortadella Head - Interior - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I've been to Mortadella's twice so far. Both times were near closing (I'm sorry) and I was pleasantly surprised at how lively and upbeat the staff were (most aren't near closing time haha). My first time in was with a friend to grab a slice of their chocolate cake. She was raving about it all night and it lived up to the hype. The cake is firm but moist and fudgy. Second time, I stopper by on a whim for a slice of pizza. I got cheese and bacon ranch. The slices were delicious. I have been on a hunt for a perfect pizza slice, the kind that droops naturally when you lift it and has the perfect sauce to cheese to crust ratio, this was it. Also thought the pricing was reasonable + they have a great rewards program you can sign up for! I am definitely going to be a regulal here moving forward. I've heard great things of Mortadella Head's ceasar sub, excited to go back and try it! read more

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The sandwich was fresh and was really tasty, however, there wasn't anything super special about it. Solid option for warm sandwiches though! read more

Mortadella Head - Vodka pesto chicken sandwich - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Use to be a 5 star. Always liked Mortadella Head story of 2 former attorneys dissatisfied with corporate life to use family recipes to do things the right way -- especially the eggplant parm. Recently tried the dinner portion and it's clearly different now that it's frozen. After baking, it came out watery and didn't have the same texture, flavor or quality as before. I called to ask and was told it's the same, but it really isn't even though person on line kept insisting it was. I understand the need to manage costs, but the fresh quality is what made this place stand out and assume the reason they started company beside making most profits possible not to streamline costs&quality for bottom line. Even if it's offered the fresh option limited or at a higher price, bringing back a fresh option would go a long way perhaps as a call in options in advance. They turn into a meh stop for me now unfortunately... read more

Chopped Ceasar with Chicken Cutlet Sub is a 10000/10 recommend! Mozzarella sticks are also the best I've ever had. Super affordable prices too! I live no where near somerville and parking is hard but will most definitely will hike to it. It's conveniently across from Davis Square T stop. Super cute shop set up. Friendly and helpful staff. Highly highly recommend! read more

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Food was amazing!! Great service! Small space so most orders are to go! They have specials!

This location serves two types of pizzas - the normal slices, and the thick ones. I prefer the thinner slices, but some prefer the more saucy, thicker chunks. They run out of "flavors" often, so they might be out of pepperoni/whatever flavor you're looking for. It's pretty cheap per slice, and the slices are filling too. I love how they make their pizzas too. read more

Mortadella Head - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I stopped by Mortadella Head after a bike ride on the Minuteman. All in all, I was pretty impressed! The pizza was of decent quality and the restaurant itself was pretty nice. It's definitely a casual vibe, with lots of people grabbing takeout. No issues with the service, my pizza was ready right away. I don't think I'd go out of my way to come back, but always looking for a solid slice! read more

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I ordered delivery from Mortadella head for the chop Caesar sub and small fries. I feel like the sub has been all over my TikTok feed so consider me influenced, but it was worth it! The bread is nice and toasted with garlic butter, good level of dressing, lots of chicken, and some prosciutto under it all! It was great. Definitely stuffed and hard to eat without making a mess but oh well. The fries were pretty decent, thick but kinda soft (it's delivery, I'm not blaming them for that). The order also came really quickly. I'd definitely order again. read more

Mortadella Head - Chop Caesar - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I assume I would've had a great experience if I had ordered in person! I had read a few poor experiences from DoorDash / ordering delivery specific to getting the wrong order, but took the risk. I only ordered a Chop Caesar and a gingerale. The receipt on the bag was correct but I was given a different sub. Something called a "123 Ultimate" Not a huge issue. But obviously not what I ordered. Was looking forward to trying the viral Chop Caesar as a chicken caesar salad wrap lover and wouldn't have waited over an hour for a ham and cheese sub read more

Mortadella Head - Ultimate Combo? - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Great deli. Quick service and food was yummy. Tried their Caesar Sub and was not disappointed! The fried Chicken cutlet worked really well with the carder salad and bacon. The bread wasn't bad but it wasn't the best. read more

Mortadella Head - Caesar sub - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Solid pizza spot with a wonderful deal on Tuesdays! Mortadella came in clutch multiple days when we were in a bind for dinner on a weekday where we didn't plan ahead/grocery shop. Favorite so far is the cousin Vinny's which has a winning combo, prosciutto and balsamic glaze. Recommend ordering ahead if you don't want to wait around! read more

The chopped Caesar sub lives up to the hype! We also had a steak sub, and the steak was seasoned really well. Our meal had me considering getting them to cater my next family party! Their single slice servings are also huge. Will be coming back often. read more

Mortadella Head - Chopped ceasar sub - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place is amazing! We had to try the chopped Caesar sub which was delicious - great dressing, plenty of chicken, delicious sub, and perfectly salty Proscuttio. They also offered us some pizzas - we tried the buffalo and meatball, delicious! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming and we'll definitely be back to try some more! read more

Mortadella Head - Chopped Caesar - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Honestly I've had their pizza before and was not very impressed but I love a chicken Caesar wrap so I figured I'd try their viral Chopped Caesar Sub. It was fine bit definitely need ed more meat and was half as full as they advertise. Also had way too much dressing. Overall, I wouldn't order again, especially for the price and what you get. The Caesar dressing isn't anything special and the chicken cutlet was very breast and dryer , you could easily replicate at home. read more

Mortadella Head - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Love this place. I usually order the La Costa Nostra and it just might be the perfect sandwich. Everything else I've tried has also been pretty good. Price is reasonable and the staff is always super friendly. Good vibes all around! read more

Best subs in the area and pizza is solid too. Pizza there's a lot of solid competition but the subs and sides stand out by far. Highly recommend. read more

So like as some sort of cosmic joke ai keep having issues at Mortadella head. Couple weeks ago, my pizza was ice cold when i picked it up at the time quoted. This last Saturday while it was snowing i called in to order a pizza, was told 35 minutes, total price and even a joke about walking in the snow. Only to show up and be told by the young child (red hair, curly i think) to tell me that he forgot to put my fucking order in. And if i could wait (with my dog) another 35 minutes for them to start it. So i left. Then tonight i place ANOTHER order online this time to avoid the kids forgetting my order again. 1 pepperoni Roman and 1 cheese. Time quoted was 6:36 and i showed up right around 6:40 to be told it would be 10 more minutes. So i walk my dog around for a bit come back and get my pizza. I walk home and open the boxes and i got two fucking cheese pizzas. I hate that your pizza is the best within walking distance. But at this point your establishment is akin to dunking donuts. No matter your order, you don't know what you're getting. So this was the final straw for me. read more

Mortadella Head - Order pepperoni, get cheese on both. This place sucks at looking at orders. Made it online. - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

After seeing a few tiktoks about this place I was super excited to check it out, but was underwhelmed. I ordered the chopped Caesar sub and it was okay. The sub was huge but the rest of it lacked for me. The chicken was on the dry side, the lettuce was soggy and the bread was hard. It became difficult to eat it at times so I had to rip some pieces off. I wish I had a better experience for my first time especially with how much their subs cost. The inside is on the small side but there are tables to sit if you want to eat in. The service was quick and the staff were friendly. They serve other food so if I'm in the area I might try again. read more

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My pepperoni pizza was baked to perfection as usual! it was hot and ready when I got there! Thank you for another amazing pizza!

Shockingly bad delivery experience. I ordered 3 things-- mozzarella sticks, chopped Caesar sandwich and boneless wings with balsamic bbq. I didn't get the mozzarella sticks. They messed up the sauce combo on the wings--gave me buffalo and balsamic glaze together, which is an inedible combination. I called the restaurant and asked that they hold the prosciutto on the sandwich, and they did not. Also, the bread was terrible and very clearly never toasted and some of the chicken was terribly dry. read more

Mortadella Head - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Pizzas were so good! The workers were nice as well giving me their suggestions. Great dining area too! read more

Mortadella Head - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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A great small place with a huge menu!!! There's always a variety of Sicilian slices in the front when you order to pick from. Also the subs are pretty great. The pesto chicken cutlet is my fave with added bacon. read more

Mortadella Head - Pesto chicken cutlet sub with bacon - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great pizza slices - they give you basically double slides for $5 and have great variety in topping between both thick square pizza and thin pizza. Friendly and quick service, and fun art on the walls. Pretty small interior and only seats a few parties indoors. Lots of outdoor public seating in Davis square for in the summer! read more

Mortadella Head - Four cheese pizza + pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great mozzarella sticks, very fresh. Great service and quick! One of my favorite places in Somerville

Amazing pizza. My boyfriend and I get their pizza for takeout at least once a month. We go basic pepperoni and you cannot go wrong here!

Amazing pizza and attentive, friendly staff. Easily accessible by the MBTA Red Line. Cozy area. I recommend the Gorgonzola read more

Visited for the first time on a very busy Saturday night...both in Davis Sq and at Mortadella Head. I was excited to check this place out as I have heard a lot about it. I ordered a grilled chicken sub with pickles and ketchup (I know, I know...what is up with that combination...but it is how I love it!). I ordered a small french frie as well. The young lady working at the counter was awesome. She was full of energy. I noticed she didnt stop working the whole time I was there. If she was not being the counter, she was out back, in the front of the store making pizza boxes, filling the Pepsi machine or just doing general clean-up! As I waited for my food, I noticed the massive amount of food deliveries that were being picked up and delivered. Pizza and subs were flying out of the place! They have a small area to sit if someone wants to eat in. The seating seats about 10 total (my guess). I waited about 10 minutes for my sandwich before they called my name and I picked up my order. As I made my way to my car, I noticed the bag was kind of light. Unfortunately, i was right......no french fries. When I went back in, the young lady told me that their was no order placed for fries. She checked with the back and they told her 10 minutes for the fries, if I wanted them....I was not interested in waiting. My sub was great! Lot of chicken, just the right amount of pickles and ketchup! The roll was fresh and tasty! I would give it a straight up A or A- A few things to consider when ordering or picking up! 1) call ahead...they are busy! 2) bring a friend to stay in your car while you run in...not a lot of parking in Davis Sq 3) Price was good.....$17 for a large sub and a can of Pepsi 4) The pizza looked great! See my pics....if I every go there again, I am going to call ahead and get some cheese pizza 4 stars.....mostly because of the wait and then no french fries...which I am pretty sure I ordered! I will give them a shot to get to 5 stars! read more

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Went in to get some quick slices and got the mamalu, buffalo, and thin crust cheese and I thought they were all delicious! The staff was super nice and when I was going to order just 5 slices, they told us about their get 6 slices for 25$ which would've cost the same. The store itself is rather small, wouldn't dine in with more than 4. And also note that since they may be busy, to order ahead online if you aren't getting the ready made. read more

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The bread these guys use for their subs is HORRIBLE. The fillings were excellent but that bread ruined it for me. Could be a great sub if the bread was legit. read more

The woman who served us was so friendly and attentive. The food was great as always and we'll be back soon!

Great pizza. Roman style is crispy but not burnt which is tremendous. Subs are amazing and huge. I will be returning

I ordered bolognese lasagna from the store for home delivery. There was no bolognese sauce. There was a couple of tablespoons of plain red sauce on the bottom and top, but in between were several layers of nothing but pasta and cheese. It was horrible and I threw the entire container away. read more

Dude there was awesome good service and got a free slice ontop of my order great food and overall vibe.

Failed to deliver GrubHub order. Waited TWO HOURS before our order was cancelled without warning or reason. TOTAL FAIL

I am very excited to update my review with more stars than previously reviewed! First of all, Mortadella Head might have the best customer service of all time. After my last review, someone from the team gave me a contact to reach out to so that I could share my 3 star experience with. The team was committed to making sure that I had a positive experience and so provided me with a gift card to give Mortadella Head another shot. In the past, I have only tried their subs with grilled chicken. This time, I tried their chicken cutlet in the La Cosa Nostra sub. WOW. Their cutlets are unbelievably good and worth the splurge! The sub was outstanding! I would definitely come back and order this sub again or try another one with a cutlet base! Really appreciate the team's dedication to making my experience a positive one! They definitely earned their 5 stars! read more

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First time customers after seeing their TikTok video. Pizza was out of this world (try the Quattro!) Mozzarella sticks were crunchy and huge! Marinara sauce was fresh. The Cosa Nostra sub was delish, and we got two Italian subs to go for dinner. Staff was welcoming and friendly, and the music was a vibe while we waited for our order. Be patient, it's worth it! Will definitely return. read more

I've been searching for quality mozzarella sticks in the Boston area and have struggled to find anything made fresh and in-house. Mortadella Head is the only place I've found made in-house (not bought frozen/pre-made from a large wholesaler). You have to check them out! They offer some of the best mozzarella sticks around and they are huge and seasoned very well! The only issue here is the price. It's on the higher end, but if you're looking for quality mozzarella sticks this is the place to go. Their pizza is good too! They offer square and NYC style pizza. All together, a solid place to check out if you're in the area! read more

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I got a delivery Cuban sub from this place after being impressed with their TikToks. Wow, definitely a two-meal sub. The sub was spicy and juicy and salty and the bread soaked it up so well it's almost better that it sat in the car for delivery. Worth it! I will be back to get that cesar sub on garlic bread next time. read more