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    The Salty Pig

    4.2 (2.1k reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Shannon J.

    Thats was some really good pizza and all the meats are cooked on site which really seperates them from the rest : it's a casual ambiance with upscale food . And the service is really good one of my faves and a must try .

    Bucatini pasta
    Nick V.

    First time in Boston, found this place by the hotel I was at. Very nice place. Meatball appetizer was excellent. Pizza and pasta dish did not disappoint. Busy restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Great service

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    Zachary D.

    Came to The Salty Pig for dinner around 5pm on a Saturday and got lucky with immediate seating despite not having a reservation. We ordered the Salsiccia pizza and the linguine. The linguine was on the smaller side portion-wise, but it came loaded with mussels and shrimp. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce had a nice tangy, flavorful profile that really stood out. The Salsiccia pizza was good--plenty of toppings for its size and a well-balanced amount of cheese and sauce. What kept it from being great, if I'm being a bit hyper critical, was the crust. It leaned too doughy and lacked the crispness and airy texture you'd expect; the closest comparison I can think of is something like an Olive Garden breadstick. Service was okay--nothing particularly impressionable--but the ambience made up for it. The space felt warm, trendy, and like the perfect spot for a casual dinner. Overall, a solid spot with well-executed dishes, especially the pasta, and a pizza that's definitely enjoyable with just a small detail holding it back from the next level.

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    Brian L.

    Originally wanted to come here to try their pasta, but unfortunately wasn't able to make the timing to arrive during dinner. Instead I ordered their prosciutto board and got their prosciutto, sausage, and pimento cheese. The waiter explained that most of their ingredients are fresh from the local area, and certain ingredients are imported from Italy. Honestly, it was just a great board overall. The prosciutto was soft and had a delicate texture to it. The bread was toasted, but not crunchy enough to make it difficult to pair with the cheeses or meat. Overall just a great spot, would love to come back sometime and try their pasta.

    Carissa E.

    Great patio - our waiters were all super nice, friendly and attentive. We ordered salty pig (for obvious reasons - if it's named after the restaurant you should probably get it) and it was FANTASTIC, we wished we would've ordered two of those. We also had the cucumber ceasar salad - the waitress advice that we add prosciutto and it was fantastic! I'm almost certain we could live off of that alone. They also had a fabulous NA rose that I wish I would've gotten the name of, my friends agreed that it tasted like the real deal.

    Pizza - really good!
    Terri C.

    I really enjoyed the food here! It has a casual but trendy and upbeat vibe. We ordered the hot honey sopresseto pizza, meatballs, linguine with mussels and shrimp, rigatoni with pork bolognese, and bucatini. The pizza was so good! The sauce is the star of the pizza. It has a good balance of tanginess, spiciness and sweetness. The meatballs were phenomenal! It was so good that we placed a 2nd order.

    Margherita Pizza with sausage and mushrooms! Yum!
    Vanessa J.

    From the moment we walked in the service was amazing. The hostess sat us right away and we were able to order fairly quickly. Our server was kind offered options and was patient with our order, especially since we had children that we were ordering pizza. Although it took a little time for the pizzas to be made, we could clearly see that they were being made by hand and that they were being prepared in a traditional fire. Overall, the pizza was fantastic and especially the pizza that My Daughter ordered, which was the Margherita pizza with the sausage and mushrooms. Sausage is made in house and with the mushroom combined just created a delicious pizza. Even hours later having a cold slice felt like heaven.:)

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    Kaylena M.

    Amazing food and fun location! The price is amazing for what you get. The drinks are also fun and delicious. Really loved the prosciutto. And the pizza is top 3 in Boston for me (and I've tried a lot!). Only downside is it can get really busy, so make a reservation for weekends. The hostess was a little rude to us, but it was busy so I understand.

    Margherita Pizza
    Janice H.

    My family and I came here for lunch. From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. The restaurant was bright and clean. Our server Cedric was amazing. He was attentive and knowledgable. We ordered the Margherita and salsiccia pizza and they were both very tasty. We liked the salsiccia pizza so much, we ordered another one! Highly recommend this restaurant. Food was fresh, hot and delicious.

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    David G.

    Very large servings of meat on the charcuterie board. Beware if you order alone. Delicious. Pizza tasty with crispy crust. Pasta devoured by my son and great according to him. Second time here and it didn't disappoint. Great location in Back Bay.

    Charcuterie board
    Olivia S.

    Don't skip the build your own charcuterie boards! Great assortment of meats, cheeses (loved the goat cheese option), and mix of accompaniments (pickles, mustard, almonds!). You can really make the board your own. Pizza was also awesome. Service was attentive and super friendly. Staff were quick to get refills, things when we needed it, answered questions about menu, etc. Restaurant has an outdoor patio and indoor seating. We sat inside which had a lively vibe. The kitchen is open so you can see the chefs in action making your pizza, which is fun! Highly would recommend if you are looking for good Italian food in the area.

    Charcuterie
    Sophie L.

    I've been to salty pig a couple of times and it's always a solid spot. The charcuterie was my favorite part of the menu and it's nice that they give you unlimited fresh grilled bread. The salad and pizza were both good but didn't blow me away. It's definitely worth coming here and trying it for yourself though!

    Jeanie L.

    Came for their pizza, but left more impressed with their chicken piccata. Don't get me wrong, the pizza was still good, but just felt like something was missing. It tasted pretty bland and thank goodness for chili pepper flakes, because that saved the day. Chicken piccata on the other hand, was delicious. The chicken was so juicy and not tough at all! I didn't really enjoy the arugula salad that came with it though. It was too sour for me but my husband really enjoyed it. Service was so so. I liked how they leave a whole bottle of water at your table so you can just refill yourself.

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    Are there gluten ans dairy free options?

    Some of the salads are gluten and dairy free. And maybe the mushroom pizza but ask about the creme.… 

    What are the vegan options, any options for pizza?

    Do you allow dogs on the patio?

    Hi Merrill, In accordance with the City of Boston Food Safety Code, we do not allow non-service… 

    When is happy hour?

    Mass doesn't allow happy hour period

    How late is the kitchen open?

    11:45 PM on weekdays

    Do they need reservations on a Friday evening?

    I would see if they take reservation on a Friday evening. I think they only take reservations for 6 or more, but the place is pretty small and seems to be always packed.

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    oh. em. gee. best pasta i've ever had in my life…read more i was looking online for an italian restaurant and this came up multiple times. first off, the interior is gorgeous, plush green seats and antique style. we ordered their special items of the night: lobster risotto and the vodka veal. genuinely the best risotto i've ever had. the people online were not lying when they said their vodka rigatoni was the best. it was indeed very very delicious. even though all of us were full from the pasta, we still had to get tiramisu. it was a perfect way to end the meal. our server was great and attentive, thank you for a wonderful meal.

    7/5/26: I stopped by Gigi for lunch around 1 PM on a Sunday, and surprisingly the restaurant was…read morealmost empty. My guess is that this is more of an evening destination where people come for cocktails and the atmosphere rather than lunch. We ordered a Diet Coke, the Scampi appetizer, Carbonara, and the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. The scampi was easily the best part of the meal. It was flavorful, cooked well, and made for a nice appetizer to start things off. Unfortunately, the pastas didn't quite meet expectations, especially considering the price. The Rigatoni Alla Vodka was $28, but the pasta wasn't cooked al dente and felt overdone. The Carbonara, also $28, was disappointing as the eggs had curdled and the dish ended up being much oilier than I expected. At $18, the scampi was enjoyable, but overall I don't think the food justified the price point. One bright spot was the service. Our waitress was incredibly kind, checked in on us frequently, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a very aesthetic design. I can definitely see why it's popular on social media. There is also outdoor seating, which I imagine would be a nice option on a warm summer evening. One thing I did notice, though, is how closely the tables are spaced together. Since the restaurant was mostly empty during our visit it wasn't an issue, but I could see it feeling crowded and fairly loud once the dining room fills up. I was honestly surprised by the meal because Gigi is part of the Mazi Restaurant Group, and I've really enjoyed some of their other concepts, especially Kava Neo-Taverna. Based on this experience, though, I think there are plenty of Italian restaurants in Boston that offer better food and better value for the same price. Overall, I'd give Gigi 3/5 stars. The service and atmosphere were both strong, but the food didn't live up to the pricing. If I came back, it would probably be for drinks, appetizers, and the ambiance rather than a full Italian dinner.

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    Lots of great Italian restaurants in Boston and Piattini should be counted among them…read more Eating outside in Newbury Street on a bustling Tuesday night was delightful. We ordered the pesto gnocchi, which was light and creamy with chunks of tomatoes. Very good. We also had the fig pizza, which was also very good. Crisp , thin crust, and toppings that worked well together. But as a second-gen Italian American, the real test eas going to be the marinara sauce. So I ordered the spaghetti. I'm here to tell you it was excellent! Made from scratch with plum tomatoes simmered in garlic, it was so good I finished a hearty-sized portion! Simple, basic, spot on Italian. Service was good; prices on pastas reasonable. I highly recommend this place.

    every once in a awhile, i give a place a chance to redeem themselves. unfortunately, i won't be in…read morea rush back here again. not terrible, not great, but great views outside and gorgeous interior. i come for the food primarily though. it was a beautiful day on Newbury street and i wanted to get a little bite to eat while eating outside on a gorgeous summer day. sabrina was extremely nice & checked in often before my meal and once after, but i was waiting for awhile for the check. i forgot my wallet but they have apple pay! i didn't receive the check, i was told it was $59 which seemed a bit high, but i paid it and 25% tip, but when i went in and had to ask for a receipt. while walking back to my car in a rush, i felt ripped off like a tourist when i saw the receipt. i ordered a chicken pesto sandwich with a side caesar salad, and had asked if they had half portions of pasta to try. she said yes and i asked which of two options she would choose, and she suggested the chicken, ziti & broccoli. i figured a half portion would be half price, or at least less than the full size. i was overcharged for the half pasta with chicken and broccoli costing additional fees to $27, when the full size is $19. i did call a few hours later and spoke with the assistant manager, melissa, regarding my experience. she said it was not rung in the correct way and i did receive a refund for the overcharge & inconvenience, and she handled it very well. she said they take customer complaints very seriously and was happy to help address the issue quickly on a busy friday night. the chicken, ziti, broccoli was creamier than expected and has fresh homemade fusilli, covered in cheese & good amount of chicken but it could use a bit extra flavor. i liked it, but i would have preferred more olive oil than cream, topped with fresh parmesan & cracked black pepper. the chicken pesto sandwich is solid, on delicious focaccia but would be better with some basil, spinach or arugula. the caesar salad had a bunch of white lettuce & ends, and i completely forgot about the cyclospora outbreak but it's fine because i didn't get sick here. sabrina was happy to provide fresh parmesan & cracked pepper. chicken ziti broccoli 6.8/10 chicken pesto sandwich 8.2/10 side caesar salad 4/10 berry mocktail 8.2/10 overall, this place is beautiful, the vibes inside and out are there, but i'm always wishing the food was a bit better for a newbury street restaurant. ambiance: 5/5 food: 3.6/5 drinks: 4.6/5 service: 4.8/5 piattini: 3.5/5 (docked point for overcharge, happy it was fixed but still inconvenient. what if i hadn't asked for the check that wasn't offered?)

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    Mida

    Mida

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    1.3 mi

    Wow! This kitchen is on fire! We were happy to find Mida open on the 4th of July! We were in Boston…read morefor a week and had some excellent food and this was our favorite restaurant of the trip. The service was amazing from the kitchen. We had a food party and shared all items. Pizza, fritto misto, braised beef on cauliflower puree ( no picture it was so good I forgot) Caesar salad and meatballs (also forgot to shoot a picture). Food was absolutely amazing. One note that I would normally score down on service when I order a drink before dinner I should at least get the drink and be able to consume it before all the food comes! Mida missed an opportunity here in timing the food and lost some liquor sales as a result. We gave this feedback to our server. Food was totally worth it and the vibe of the space was nice. Thanks Mida for a greata meala!

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    I would give Mida 3.5 stars if I could. I enjoyed the ambiance especially for a dinner out with my…read morefriends. Our waitress definitely impacted my experience. I'm not sure if she was new, but the overall interaction seemed awkward and as if she didn't want to be bothered. I really enjoyed the sorrento spritz, which was surprising because I typically don't like grapefruit flavor. The drink was very refreshing and I also appreciate paying only $6 for a mocktail (places tend to overcharge). My favorite appetizer was the arancini. It was fried well and flavorful. The caesar salad was also great. The calamari were okay, but nothing special and they he focaccia was tasty, but I wish it was a little softer. For my entree I ordered the cacio e pepe gnocchi, which was also just okay in my opinion. I was looking for a bolder flavor, but unfortunately I didn't get that.

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    4.7
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    3.1 mi

    Pizza Bianca (9.5/10): Fantastic bread, bursting with aroma. Nice texture as well. We got the…read morestracciatella/tomato relish/balsamic/basil with it. Tasted SOO good. Very well balanced - I especially liked the stracciatella. Taleggio Capeletti (7/10): A bit too rich and too salty for my tastes. I think this dish just needed something to cut through the richness. Still really good nonetheless. Lumache (8/10): The chew on the pasta is impeccable!! The chew on those mushrooms is also insane. Texture-wise, this dish was a home run. For some reason, I kept getting hints of something resembling boar taint in the sauce flavor itself. Not sure why... I don't think there was meat? I feel like I would've given this dish a 10/10 had it not been for the hint of that flavor. Service was very friendly and fast. The restaurant is small, but the seating didn't feel too tight. Even though I gave it a 5/5, I actually don't know if I would come again. The pasta was very steeply priced for not that much food. Although the capeletti was surprisingly filling, I'd rather feel full on carbs than full on pure butter and cheese.

    Another 10/10 visit to Tonino in the books!…read more It's such a hard reservation to get, but so worth it. I'm actually getting salivating while posting this review and looking back at my food pictures. I get the Eggplant & Ricotta Pizza as my appetizer and the Rigatoni Amatriciana as my entree each time I go - because they're consistently amazing. The service is always warm and friendly, and I also love the music playlist they play. Believe the hype & come to Tonino!!

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