Santarpio's is one of the most famous pizza joints not just in Boston or in New England, but perhaps in all of America. It's legendary around these parts. Even though I was born and raised in the Boston area and have resided here for the entirety of my three decade long life, I've never had the original Santarpio's pizza until just now. I remember eating at their second location on Route 1 not long after it opened, but I thought it was just okay. Ever since then I've always thought to myself, "the original has gotta be better, right?" Well, my boyfriend and I finally made our way to the original Santarpio's on a Saturday a little after noon. The place isn't much to look at but was hopping for the weekend lunch rush with almost every table full, and we got put in what appeared to be one of the last available tables in the place. Our order was taken very quickly after sitting down. The menu is strictly pizza with around a dozen toppings to choose from and a handful of grilled meats. That's it. We ordered a pizza with garlic and hot peppers as well as a steak tip skewer. The steak tips were juicy and cooked nicely, but they tasted like they lacked seasoning or marinade so I had to sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. Of course, the pizza is what we were really there for and I can tell you that it checks all the boxes for a classic pizza. The crust is on the thinner, crispier side which I actually prefer. The pie as a whole had a great color and good flavor between the cheese, sauce and toppings. After experiencing it for myself, it's pretty easy to understand why Santarpio's is so highly regarded in the world of pizza. They stick to what they know and they execute it well. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Pizza with garlic and hot peppers - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have been wanting to come to this place for years but I live on the other end of the Boston city limits and only venture to East Boston for the airport. some dear friends and I agreed to give it a try when the weather permitted and it was well worth it. We had the meat lover's pie and oh my. Wgat a delicious fusion animals, cheese, tomatoes and crust. The taste took me back to a pizza I had many years ago at a place in Cambridge--in a great way! They only sell whole pies, which at first seemed annoying (the first time I tried coming here a few years ago I was by myself and couldn't eat a whole pizza alone) so I had to make this my inaugural tasting). But I see that as ensuring you are only eating a fresh product, where all the ingredients cook into each other and come out hot and ready, instead or something reheated from four hours ago because the day was slow. The menu is simple: pizzas and meat skewers. They know what they do well and lean into it hard. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance has a rustic feel, with tall, weathered wooden booths that make eating a close experience, so please bring people you really like![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers are present but not hovering and checked on us with the kind of frequency that says, "yeah we should let you eat but not forget you are there." I will be back for sure. read more

This is an authentic, no frills neighborhood joint. The place was busy on a rainy Sunday with families and friends. There's something nostalgic about it. The steak tips and lamb tips were cooked very well, juicy and tender though lacking salt and seasoning. Sausage was good, a bit spicy. I didn't understand the addition of the bread, it was dry and there was no butter or olive oil to go with it. Portions were ok for the price. Pizza was ok, not my kind of pizza, the crust is very thin and cracker like, it doesn't hold up under additional toppings. Flavor of sauce and toppings was good, toppings were also generous. Service was fine, it took the wait staff a little bit to notice we were waiting to be seated. Overall it's worth a try, there's a reason they've been in business over 100 years. read more

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Guys. Idk what to tell you. Best pizza in the world and I'd die on that hill. Plus the freaking lamb skewers and fresh bread, seriously no words. It's just this freaking house with the world's best food hiding inside it. We ate at the counter and got to interact with the nicest staff who were absolutely slammed and still took the time to chat. This is the everything you could want from a pizza joint and was unmatched. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Best vibe ever![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

No frills, perfect pizza! Stopped in for a cheese and some steak after a flight and it was perfect! Fair prices and street parking was available! read more

We had drs appointments in Boston and decided to have a late lunch. We love it here but it's a hike from where we live so we don't get here very often. It was wonderful. Got one large sausage with hot cherry peppers and wonderful Italian coarse textured bread and an onion mushroom pizza of which we brought half home. Our only complaint is I asked for the pizza crispy and they did not do it. It still was yummy but would have been better! Always would go anytime we are even close! read more

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Can we say plus 10 ??? Loved this place. In a neighborhood. No tourists in site. Our friend John, said it was a must do. And being from MA. he would know. We had the pepperoni pie and after a suggestion from our awesome waiter, we ordered lamb tips. Fresh slaughtered in the back! Then we were quickly rerouted with the best path to follow our list. Someone thought we were led down the road and had a refreshing, calming meditation in the park. Here we are with the BEST waiter ever: Check him out! read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Us with the most awesome waiter ever, or since I from New Orleans can I say EVAH?? - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We ordered grilled beef and grilled lamb. We liked both of them. It was seasoned nicely. Portion was okay. It also came with bread. I wished there was butter for the bread. Service was good. If there's a next time, we will try the pizza. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Smaller, more expensive, way too wet, not good flavor. Too much tomatoes and cheese, not enough other stuff When I complained to the waitress, to her credit, she admitted it looked wet and suggested it was coming from the vegetables. They really need to adjust their recipe. In the meantime, I ordered a cheese pizza at her suggestion, to take home, and she gave me a nice discount. When I got home, the wife and I heated it up, and it was fine. David Portnoy gives them an 8.2 for that pizza, I would say 8.0 Certainly not the best in Boston anymore, but decent. I appreciate the good service. read more

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Great crust, sauce, toppings! But to be honest I am unsure I like the toppings UNDER the cheese and sauce vs over it. Not sure the upside. While I love the flavors, the dead center of the pizza can be soggy so could be extra crisped or twice cooked. Also my husband said the lamb was a bit overcooked. The flavors were spot on but he thought either meat/chicken would be more forgiving and tasty with the timing and slight overcook. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is so fun to sit at this iconic spot in EB for great pizza, old timey booths and vibes like an 80s wood panel a rec room in a home and it's full of cheap Sox and Bruins etc greats posters[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] so then... [[HIGHLIGHT]]WHERE are the GAMES? You can't partake watching the Red Sox or Celtics etc? World Cup in the US. You would think a Santarpios would run flat screen sports and encourage extra beer etc. Otherwise feels lost opportunity and a tad sad for it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Maybe bc they tend to be crazy busy at times, they don't want to encourage long stays[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], Still, I'd go back for the pizza. PS. We live in Los Angeles and the local Italian hot pepper option was PHENOMENAL. Great heat and side to meat vs just jalapeños like I am used to as the only option. read more

To go order: Dry crunchy crust full of inedible air bubbles. Hardly any onion and even less sausage on my onion & sausage pie. Steak tips were unseasoned, no salt no pepper, no marinade- nothing. $40 for tired bland food. It's not rocket science. Fool me once... read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Crunchy sausage and onion pizza minus the sausage minus the onion. Extra crunchy for no good reason. Pass - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The BEST pizza I've ever had. I The staff is welcoming from the movement you walk in the door- greeting you, chatting with you, quick service, make you feel like family. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment is unmatched- old feel Boston.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The staff were very rude and the pizza was mid. Would definitely not go back! If you are deciding between here or Regina's on thacher, definitely go to Regina's read more

My boyfriend has been coming to Santarpio's since he was a kid, so it's a special place and I was excited to get to share that nostalgia with him. We ordered his favorites. First, a single sausage skewer served with hot cherry peppers and fresh baked Italian bread. Then we split a cheese pizza. The sausages were juicy and huge, plus the bread was delicious. I enjoyed the peppers but they were spicy so I didn't eat all of them. Now the pizza, its great! The cheese, sauce, crust--all super fresh. If a place makes cheese pizza well, it's a good indicator of how well the rest will be. Let's just say they passed the test. It's not a huge pie but if you order the sausage or another appetizer, you'll be fine. We did have to wait for a table but we didn't wait too long. This place gets packed so be prepared to wait! Santarpios is also full of charm. It has an old school vibe and feels cozy. I was glad to share this experience with my boyfriend in one of his childhood spots! read more

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Pizza was soggy as can be. Waited 20m for the pizza to cool so that the cheese didn't fall off. Tasted like microwaved dollar store pizza. Actually dollar store frozen pizza tastes better than this. Didn't know it was possible to make pizza this soggy and taste so bad read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ok I'm not going to add anything here that hasn't been said so I'll share a funny share from my most recent trip this weekend to the Tarpp ..( as far as a review positively everything was marvelous, scrumptious and our service was perfect !!! ) We ordered our roni with skewers and while we are downing our drinks a young woman was sat nearby us - she arrived aline with a suitcase fresh off a plane at Logan and like anyone traveling - probably starving. I remember thinking - she's in for a treat if she doesn't already know about this legendary locale. When our serve returns to her she asked soooo politely "is there another menu?" And in the nicest way I the server was like " oh honey it's all pizza and some kabobs ! " She fiddled for a moment before ordering a single chicken skewer and a glass of water . I hope she's doing ok ! read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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One of the all time greats. Stopped in to pick up two pizzas on my way home from the airport. Bat was full so I grabbed a booth. Order two pizzas to go, sausage and a beer, ended up being to beers, to have while I waited. Pizzas were ready after I finished my second drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great little neighborhood place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone was nice and welcoming. Service was great. We ordered a skewer with beef tips and a create your own pizza. The beef tips were cooked right, medium, and seasoned well. They were better than I'd thought they'd be at a pizza place. The pizza we ordered was a double pepperoni with extra sauce. It came out great. Crust was perfect, and the pepperoni was crispy around the edges, which is how we like it. The sauce is on the sweet side, which balances well against the salty pepperoni. Next time we get up that way, we'll eat there again. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Build your own pizza, double pepperoni with extra sauce. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food's quality has gone down a bit, maybe 3/5 at best. However this review is about the reoccurring behavior with a waitress there. My family's Hispanic and for the past couple of times we've gone back to Santarpio's we have had a new incident of blatant rudeness. Unfortunately I don't know her name but she will be openly rude to us the whole time, throwing our food down on the table to make a point I suppose and even carelessly spilled water from the drink tray directly on top of one of us when giving us our drinks. Along with either ignoring us or giving us dirty looks the whole time we were there even if she wasn't our waitress for the meal. It's disheartening to have this happen since we've been sharing our meals with this restaurant since childhood. read more

This place has been in business since 1903. Nothing stays open that long without being top-notched. The pizza was fantastic. One of the best I've had in Boston. Loved the steak tips too. The lamb was good but not my favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place can get crowd quick so time your arrival a little early to beat the crowds.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was fast and friendly. read more

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Well, when you're in Boston, you have to go to the pizza institution. That is the best pizza in all of Boston. There's so much good pizza here, but this place is over the top and has been for 100 years. My second favorite pizza restaurant in the United States my first is John Bleecker in New York. Just does a lot of local business and you gotta love the people that work there I miss all the old men when I used to go there when I was young and they yelled at me and I thought it was pretty funny. Still the best pizza in Boston by far, I am taking home six pizzas on the airplane. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe in East Boston is fantastic, and the service is excellent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend trying the single lamb skewers with sausage--they were amazing! As for the Italian cheese pizza topped with pepperoni, garlic, hot peppers, add sausage, I'd rate it a 7/10. It's good, but the crust is a bit floppy, which causes the toppings to slide right off. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Italian cheese pizza topped with pepperoni, garlic, hot peppers, add sausage pie. - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stayed at a hotel near the airport so went to Santarpio's. Glad I did. Some of the best pizza I ever had. Loved the crispy thin crust. Great friendly service. read more

Dined here for dinner and thought it was a very Bostonian experience in that the people running this spot were very hospitable and quite frankly -- honest. There was no 'fluff' -- what you see is what you get. Our server who was also the bartender shared that he has been around Santarpio's before he had teeth (not related to the owner) so that tells you how family oriented this establishment is. As soon as we sat down, he offered us menus and some water. We ended up ordering the steak tips to share which was accompanied by complimentary bread and pickled bell peppers. For our pizza, we chose the Sausage and Garlic as recommended (well done, of course). Steak tips were a bit on the bland side but I think that allows patrons to adjust the seasoning to a preference without having to compromise a "one size fits all" deal. The pizza was good. We didn't finish it and took a few slices ToGo. Overall, the experience was positive. Good food, good vibes, and a well kept place with a lot of preserved history. P.S. I didn't catch the whole story from other regulars who we befriended while dining there, but I will say the photos on the wall depict a deeper root of this spot within the Boston community. For example, there is a photo of JFK and his First Lady parading directly by the storefront of this joint -- how fascinating. read more

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First: this is a dive bar, and you'll want to be patient with the service especially when they're packed (eg go stand up and get your own menus if you've been waiting a few minutes, no one here will mind). Food: Steak tips here are awesome (though I salt mine at the table) and you should order them - ask for medium rare - you'll get served super juicy, smoky meat kabobs that were cooked over charcoal. The tips also come with a chunk of bread with a nice crust and some cherry peppers to spice up the kabobs. I also like to dip some of my steak tip bites into Parmesan. There were two of us and we each got an order of steak tips PLUS a pizza (cheese, garlic, and then pepperoni on half) -- the pizza crust was nice - parts were crisp and other parts were super dense and chewy (lots and lots of gluten) with some nice char/burn. Cheese could have been a bit more stretchy/stringy for me but it all hit the spot! 3 seating areas to choose from: Bar or Restaurant - and then on the restaurant side again pick from more dimly lit booths adjacent to the bar or a brightly lit room with tables and chairs. read more

Ordered food from grubhub. The pizza and steak skewers were both tasty. Pizza is larger than expected. I don't know about their service but looks like a small mom and pop shop. If no other options around, should be good for a quick bite. read more

Ordered through their website. Screw these guys! Guy at the shop didn't hand their door dash delivery guy my steak skewer. I called to rectify and it became my issue to handle. I asked to speak to a manager. I was told there was no manager. I asked if he was the owner and he HUNG UP ON ME! Then I called back he wouldn't answer. Bottom line the steak skewer tasted like nothing because I never ate it!! The pizza- not the best. I also didn't eat it hot since I had to deal with door dash refund. But lacked flavor and lots of crust which was dry. Not my favorite style. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Item 3 of 3 did not make delivery - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We have been going here for at least 25 years.... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Was disappointed today , in the quality and cleanliness.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]... Pizza was mediocre, very sorry to post this..... wouldn't rush back.... read more

It had been 20 years since I ate at the Boston location on Chelsea street, Nothing has changed, especially to pizza. 100% delicious, cook perfectly and it won't be another 20 years before I go back. When you go to Boston and are looking for true Boston pizza, this is the place. read more

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Service was excellent. Food was good, although my memory from the original Santarpios 15 years ago was that it was the best pizza I had ever had.... not so much this time. All in all still a classic read more

Heard different opinions about this place, some say it's overrated and some said it was great. Verdict to me was that their pizza was just as good as some of the best pizzas in NYC. Grilled steak tips and chicken were phenomenal not to mention their pepper was super tasty (spicy and sweet). It was great celebrating Sgt. Major (USMC) retirement dinner here. I'd definitely return here. read more

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Horrible staff , Jolana N needs to get fired immediately, i was treated wrongfully my whole experience at Santarpio's . She was really rude towards me and my girlfriend. After ordering she never came up to us asking if we were okay or if we needed something else . she asked all of the tables around her except us . i find it really disrespectful especially since we are hispanic . after asking for the check she goes for it and gives it to me and not even 20 seconds later she puts out her hand and im barely going for my wallet . She needs to get fired immediately. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

grab a hockey game at td then go eat at santarpios its a great place easy and affordable i bet ud like it its the original pizza place in boston its well known read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A small, cozy place with great food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The grilled lamb and beef skewers ww had was flavorful. Heard that their pizza is good. We just can't have one 14" size pizza as we are only on transit through Boston. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Grilled beef and lamb skewers - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

absolutely horrible imagine 30 for small pieces , of lamb actually 36 if you ad 20% tip lol pizza smaller it's definitely not like it used to be save your money read more

I consider myself somewhat of a pizza connoisseur, just love the stuff. I've eaten pizza in NY, Chicago, Italy, all over California, and at numerous places in Nashville (Nashville actually has a lot of great pizza joints) and other cities. I'd have to rate this place as one of the top 5 best pizzas I've ever had. We ordered a sausage, garlic and hot pepper pizza. Everything was perfect, the crust was firm and crispy, the sauce was delicious and the hot peppers added a little bit of snap to the pizza. This is the type of pizza where you can grab a slice, give it a slight curve which supports the slice and eat away without the toppings sliding off. Every time I took a bite of the pizza I kept saying "this is some damn good pizza". We also ordered a skewer of lamb kabob which was delicious: very flavorful and very tender. If you want some old school delicious pizza and kabobs, I'd highly recommend this place. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun place to go![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Start with the meat then the pizza! The folks who work there are seriously talented! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is packed all the time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The pizza was delicious. Service was quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was fine.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried ordering using the QR code at the table. That didn't work but a waiter came over and did everything quickly read more

Very good food, bartender was funny, [[HIGHLIGHT]]lots of character in the place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No tvs, nevah had em, nevah will[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A Boston Institution and certainly for good reason, Santarpio's slates in with the best pizza places in town. The large cheese pizza is an outstanding value and it's delicious. Great for 2-3 people. The star of this pizza is hands down the cheese. So flavorful. Some of the best cheese I've had on a pizza. The sauce was great and the crust was really good. If you're in the market for pizza, Santarpio's is a no brainer. read more

Santarpio's Pizza - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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