We've been working our way through all the pizza parlors in Gloucester for the past couple years…read moreand gotta say I really liked the pies here (got a meatball onion). We'll be back plus they're open on Monday!

Such a great place to eat. The service was so fast and efficient and the owner is so awesome and…read morefriendly!!! could go recommend this more!

This entire place was great. Great cocktails, great oysters, great pizza, great atmosphere, and…read moregreat service

Our experience at Short & Main was abysmal. The manager was at the root of all the problems. It…read morestarted when we got to the restaurant 15 minutes ahead of our reservation. He pushed us towards the bar and we ordered drinks. After our 7:45 reservation came and went, a dish of almonds appeared where we were standing with our cocktails. We never ordered these, as I am allergic to tree nuts. We just pushed them to the side and thought nothing of it. When we eventually sat at a table for dinner, we ordered drinks, oysters, and two pizzas. One pizza has cheese and the other pizza (the Rosso) is only sprinkled with Parmesan, and is commonly known in Italy as a pizza senza formaggio. After waiting over 40 minutes for our food after being sat late, only the cheese pizza arrived. We waited over 20 minutes and talked to our waiter and kitchen multiple times to see what was going on with the other pizza. Apparently the pizza chef kept burning the cheese free pizza, an item on their menu that he is apparently not able to make. Finally the pizza was made, and the manager delivered it to the table next to us. They asked why they were given a pizza without cheese, and we had to walk over to the table to grab it. Our waiter came over and asked if everything turned out, and we shared we were disappointed the manager gave the pizza to the wrong table. He told us he had nothing to do with that and was embarrassed. After we started eating, our waiter came back to tell us the pizza and the almonds were comped. We had never ordered the almonds, and shared that we were surprised we would have been charged for something we never ordered and shared my allergies. He said it was the best his manager allowed him to do. Not once did the manager come by to apologize for delivering the pizza to the wrong table or for messing up our order or for making our experience so poor. To be "comped" something we didn't order as an apology for our table wait was absurd. Terrible experience, mediocre food, incompetent manager. Would not recommend.

Pizza was delicious and delivery was spot one. The roast beef was good we just weren't expecting a…read morecold/room temp sandwich. But we highly recommend the pizza!

Updated review. Revisited and got a great roast beef sandwich and chicken fingers. Very friendly…read moreservice. Very clean. Quick in and out. Lots of parking. Convenient location in East Gloucester. I'd go back. Would like to see on DDash.

First time at Salty's and my wife and I were thrilled. We made our way on a Friday night, when most…read morepeople were looking for ice cream. I had heard from this location from a couple of friends, who liked it and pushed me to try it. I had a Classic Cheese and my wife got the Salty & Dirty (tomato sauce, roasted red peppers, capers, crispy garlic, arugula & balsamic glaze). Both pizzas were ready in 15 minutes or so....We did not get drinks but they do offer water and Coke products. We were both thrilled with our pizzas! For me, the Classic cheese was fresh tasting....crust was perfect, cook was perfect and cheese was tasty (not too much salt!) My wife loved the Salty & Dirty, as well. A homerun for sure! We were both thrilled and will return! Price: Fair ($13 for a cheese) Vibe: Easy going Coke/Pepsi: Coke Parking: Plenty of parking on Main Street & the James lot Service: Fine...pizzas delivered rather quickly Will I return: For sure.....delicious...and I want to try the chicken wings

Salty's Pizza & Ice Cream opened in the former Village Creamery space next door to The James, now…read moreunder the same ownership. They serve up a selection of signature pizzas or build your own pizza, salads, several flavors Richardson's Ice Cream & treats and cold drinks. The place is geared towards takeout with an inside counter/pickup area and covered outside takeout windows open during warmer weather. At the time of this posting in Feb 2026, they were open at 4pm to 9pm each day (winter hours). Recently, I decided to order a pizza from Salty's and placed an online order (Toast), which was quoted to be ready in 35 minutes after ordering. I was in the Merrimack Valley already and headed over to Essex. When I arrived, the place was very busy with folks picking up food for the big game. The staff in the open kitchen area were churning out pizzas. My pizza was boxed and ready to go. The Little Italy in Essex 14" Pizza ($17 plus tax) was topped with fresh mozzarella slices, ricotta, fresh chunky tomato sauce, basil leaves, minimal small pieces of fried eggplant. The thin crust was soft and chewy, slightly thicker edge crust. The pizza tasted just fine and fresh, but the toppings seemed uneven and no eggplant on a couple slices, probably because they were trying to get things done quickly with the influx of orders. Overall, the pizza tasted pretty good and would come back here when the weather warms up and I can try another pizza with some Richardson's Ice Cream on the same trip.

We got pizza recently and it is probably our new favorite. The crust to cheese ratio was perfect…read moreand the meatball topping was really flavorful. Tasted good the next day as leftovers too.

Consistently delicious! Family run business, and very friendly. I usually get the pizza and salad…read morebut their menu is impressive. Highly recommend.

fantastic pizza, excellent service, a bit of a wait (40 minutes) but well worth it. they called to…read moremake sure i knew that i ordered a pizza with double sauce and no cheese, i did not, and happy that they called to check since i mentioned it was my first visit. they happily switched it to a margherita, and provided fresh extra basil as asked! thank you! you can call in or walk around in the meantime. pizza was cooked perfectly and really fresh ingredients. it is the best pizza i've ever tried from a food truck. highly recommend! ambiance: n/a food: 5/5 drinks: n/a service: 6/5 rhea pizzeria napoletana: 5/5

What a gem! We wanted to get some pizza for a sunset picnic at Good Harbor Beach and found this…read morepizza truck. We ordered via text message and it was so easy and smooth, The pizza is amazing. - top notch, no notes. Cannot recommend enough!

I am compelled to write a review for this very delicious, romantic spot. We were heading down the…read moreroad to another place when Daniella's caught my eye. I always disregarded them as they have "cafe and market" in their name. I assumed sandwich and bakery. We decided to pull in and discovered a full restaurant, patio, and bar. We decided to sit at the bar as it was last minute and there were empty seats. Joanna, our bar tender, instantly greeted us and got us some delicious cocktails quickly. My cosmo was one of the best I had. We asked for some recommendations, and she was spot on. The caprese salad was a plump delicious heirloom tomato with delicious pesto, mozzarella and balsamic dressing. The arancini was a cheesy risotto in a bolognese sauce that my husband couldn't stop saying "fantastic." Same with me. We ended up splitting the sliced filet which was cooked to perfection. Oh, and I forgot about the delicious warm bread and parmigian oil that was to die for. Service and food are 5 stars. We are going to come back again and again!! Loved it.

Bread shenanigans continue. Check it out:…read more 1.Order a dinner item that comes with a side of bread. Shrinkflation smaller portion or not, it comes with the bread. 2. Order an loaf of bread, because you want to make sandwiches tomorrow with it, while eating the portion of bread that comes with your dinner item tonight. 3. Pick up order to find they've not included the portion of bread that comes with the dinner item and only given you the loaf you paid extra for. 4. Come to yelp to complain about getting stiffed on your $30 dinner. C'mon Daniella!

The nostalgia this place gives me after living in NJ for 20+ years is the best. I love that they…read moresell pizza by the slice because it just tastes so fresh. The crunch of the crust is the best texture and their pizzas were delicious. Thanks to the waiting staff as well because they helped me decide on what to get!

Essex's Pizza is the definition of "great food, questionable choices." The eggplant parm sandwich?…read moreFlawless. The fries? Perfectly crisp, golden, and addictive. The problem? You don't actually get fries with your sandwich. No, that's considered a "luxury item" here--almost $10 for a pile of potatoes, as if they were hand-carved from marble. At those prices, you half-expect them to come with a certificate of authenticity. The dining setup is another puzzle. The ordering area is cavernous--roomy enough to host a small wedding--while the actual tables feel like an afterthought, crammed into tight corners and always overcrowded. Locals? Forget it. This place runs on tourist cash, and it shows. You'll find yourself trying to enjoy a slice while being elbowed by a family of seven comparing witch trial souvenirs. Service is friendly, but basic. Don't expect table delivery; if you want your food, you'll need to stage a retrieval mission across the crowded floor while balancing your overpriced fries like they're a Fabergé egg. Still, here's the kicker: the food is so good you'll put up with it. The pizza's delicious, the sandwiches are exceptional, and the fries--financial robbery aside--are worth it. Four stars because the food carries the place on its back. One star off for charging champagne prices in a paper-plate joint.