Best Pizza in Boston: 14 Picks for 2026

Featured image: Pizzeria Regina on Thacher Street in Boston’s North End. Photo: Faolin42 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Looking for the best pizza in Boston in 2026? This guide gathers 14 pizzerias in Boston neighborhoods and nearby Cambridge, Somerville, Everett and Newton that were singled out this year or recently by Boston Magazine, Eater Boston and The Boston Globe. Every pick below cites the outlet that recognized it, and each restaurant’s website was checked live on Oct. 25, 2026.

The Boston Report has already profiled two of the city’s oldest names in depth: Pizzeria Regina in the North End and Santarpio’s in East Boston. For shops north of the city, see our Malden pizza guide. This page is organized by neighborhood and pizza style so you can find the right pie near you.

Quick picks

Boston Magazine Best Pizza 2026: Posto (South End and Somerville)
Boston Globe Best of the Best 2026 picks named in its headline: Pizzeria Regina and Si Cara
Classic North End pizza: Pizzeria Regina, Ernesto’s
Best pizza in Cambridge and Somerville: Si Cara, Source, Area Four, Mortadella Head, Ciao! Somerville
Bar pizza: Bardo’s in South Boston
Best pizza near Boston, outside the city: The Square Deli (Everett), Da LaPosta (Newton)

North End pizza: the classics

Pizzeria Regina

Where: Thacher Street, North End (the original location)
Style: Brick-oven, classic Boston
Signature pie: the Giambotta, topped with every traditional topping the restaurant offers (Eater Boston)
Price: $ on Eater Boston
Recognition: A 2026 Boston Globe Best of the Best pizza pick, per the Globe’s June 2026 list; Eater Boston calls a wait at the original full-service location, opened in 1926, an essential Boston pizza experience.
Website: pizzeriaregina.com

Ernesto’s Pizza

Where: 69 Salem St., North End
Style: Thin-crust slices
Signature pie: a ricotta, eggplant and broccoli pie that Eater Boston calls a fan favorite
Price: $ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map, which says a single “slice” here equals a quarter of a whole pie.
Website: ernestospizza.com

Best pizza in Boston neighborhoods: East Boston, South End, Southie and Roslindale

Santarpio’s Pizza

Where: 111 Chelsea St., East Boston
Style: Old-school thin crust
Signature pie: the cheese pie, with house-made lamb skewers, steak tips and sausage on the side (Eater Boston’s tip)
Price: $ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map; family-owned since 1903 and serving pizza since 1933, according to Eater Boston. A second location operates at 71 Newbury St. (Route 1) in Peabody, per its website.
Website: santarpiospizza.com

Posto

Where: 400 Assembly Row, Somerville (Assembly Row), and 1357 Washington St., South End
Style: Neapolitan
Signature pie: the Almondine, with toasted almonds, ricotta, mozzarella, fontina and chile-infused honey (named by Eater Boston)
Price: $$ on Eater Boston
Recognition: Named Best Pizza in Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2026, which called it the most faithful Neapolitan pizzeria in town; also on Eater Boston’s pizza map, which credits executive chef Juan G. Perez.
Website: postoboston.com

Picco

Where: 513 Tremont St., South End
Style: Sourdough, puffy-crust
Signature pie: cheese or pepperoni sourdough pies, followed by the brownie sundae the restaurant calls legendary
Price: $ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map, which notes the name stands for Pizza and Ice Cream Company. Picco’s website says it uses a cold-ferment sourdough and local flour from Ground Up Grain, and it opened a second location in Marlborough.
Website: piccoboston.com

Bardo’s Bar Pizza

Where: 10 Old Colony Ave., South Boston
Style: South Shore bar pizza
Signature pie: a pickle-topped bar pie, which Eater Boston suggests pairing with a local IPA
Price: $ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map. Its website lists a separate pizza trailer at Castle Island Brewery, 31 Astor Drive, Norwood.
Website: bardospizza.com

Pleasant Cafe

Where: 4515 Washington St., Roslindale
Style: Soft-crust neighborhood pizza
Signature pie: a peppers-and-onions or Italian sausage pie, with 24 add-on toppings available (Eater Boston)
Price: Not published
Recognition: Added to Eater Boston’s map in its February 2026 update; Eater describes it as a Roslindale staple for more than 80 years.
Website: pleasantcafe.com

Best pizza in Cambridge and Somerville

Si Cara

Where: 425 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge (second location in South Boston)
Style: Canotto (high-rimmed Neapolitan cousin)
Signature pie: the fried artichoke pie with miso cream, preserved lemon, goat cheese and pistachio (Eater Boston)
Price: $$ on Eater Boston
Recognition: A 2026 Boston Globe Best of the Best pizza pick, per the Globe; also on Eater Boston’s map, which credits chef Michael Lombardi.
Website: sicarapizza.com

Source

Where: 27 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge
Style: Wood-fired gastropub pizza
Signature pie: the pepperoni with caramelized red onions and vin cotto, or the Hangover Pizza (Eater Boston)
Price: $$ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map, which notes it opened in Harvard Square in 2019 with a focus on local sourcing.
Website: sourcerestaurants.com

Area Four

Where: 500 Technology Square, Kendall Square, Cambridge
Style: Wood-fired sourdough
Signature pie: the Carnivore, with soppressata, sausage and bacon (Eater Boston)
Price: $$ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map, which cites a 30-plus-hour ferment for its dough.
Website: areafour.com

Mortadella Head

Where: 20 College Ave., Davis Square, Somerville
Style: Roman-style, thick crust by the slice
Signature pie: the Shredder, with pepperoni, jalapeños and honey (Eater Boston)
Price: $ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map, which recommends the chef’s choice sampler of six Roman slices for the price of five. Its website also lists Wellesley and Newport, R.I., locations.
Website: mortadellahead.com

Ciao! Somerville

Where: 688 Broadway, Ball Square, Somerville
Style: Neapolitan, wood-fired
Signature pie: the Margherita, listed on its menu with San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmigiano Reggiano
Price: Margherita listed at $19 on its online menu, checked Oct. 25, 2026
Recognition: Named Best Pizza in Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2024 (award archive); chef-owner Marvin Posada, per the restaurant’s website. Walk-in only.
Website: ciao-somerville.com

Best pizza near Boston: Everett and Newton

The Square Deli

Where: 421A Broadway, Everett
Style: Naturally leavened, sub-shop pizza
Signature pie: the Pepperoni Pizza with Ezzo pepperoni, which Boston Magazine highlighted
Price: Online menu, checked Oct. 25, 2026: cheese pie $22, pepperoni $25; jumbo slices $5–$6
Recognition: Named Best Pizza in Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston 2025. Its website says the dough is 100% naturally leavened and hand mixed.
Website: thesquaredelieverett.com

Da LaPosta

Where: 825 Washington St., Newtonville, Newton
Style: Neapolitan, sourdough
Signature pie: seasonal pies such as grilled ramps or summer corn, alongside a classic tomato, mozzarella and basil (Eater Boston)
Price: $$ on Eater Boston
Recognition: On Eater Boston’s map, which notes it is a past Best Pizza winner at the Boston Pizza Festival and that pizzaiolo Mario LaPosta uses a seven-year-old sourdough starter.
Website: dalaposta.com

Boston pizza places by style

Boston’s pizza map now spans several distinct styles. Neapolitan pies, baked very hot so the crust chars and the center stays soft, define Posto, Ciao! Somerville and Da LaPosta. Si Cara works in canotto, a Neapolitan relative with a tall, airy rim. Sourdough and long-fermented doughs drive Picco, Area Four and The Square Deli. Mortadella Head sells thick Roman-style squares, while Bardo’s brings the thin, crisp-edged bar pie associated with the South Shore. Eater Boston describes the city as being in the middle of a wood-fired pizza wave alongside its decades-old pizzerias.

How we built this list

We included only pizzerias named in published 2024–2026 picks: Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston pizza award (2024, 2025 and 2026), Eater Boston’s pizza map as updated Feb. 24, 2026, and the Boston Globe’s June 2026 Best of the Best pizza list. Galleria Umberto, which Eater Boston dropped from its map in February, is not included. The Report did not accept payment for placement. Opinions about taste belong to the outlets cited.

Before you go, you can look up any Boston restaurant’s health inspection history in the city’s food establishment inspections dataset on Analyze Boston, maintained by the City of Boston. Cambridge, Somerville, Everett and Newton run their own inspection programs. Hours change, especially in winter, so confirm on each restaurant’s website. Planning a night out? Pair dinner with our things to do in Boston this weekend guide or browse more Boston restaurant coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best pizza in Boston in 2026?

Boston Magazine named Posto, with locations in the South End and Somerville’s Assembly Row, Best Pizza in its Best of Boston 2026 awards. The Boston Globe’s 2026 Best of the Best list named Pizzeria Regina and Si Cara among its picks.

What is the best North End pizza?

Pizzeria Regina on Thacher Street and Ernesto’s on Salem Street are the North End pizzerias on Eater Boston’s 2026 pizza map.

Where is the best pizza in Cambridge and Somerville?

Recognized spots include Si Cara in Central Square, Source in Harvard Square and Area Four in Kendall Square in Cambridge, plus Posto at Assembly Row, Mortadella Head in Davis Square and Ciao! Somerville in Ball Square.

What is the best pizza near Boston outside the city?

The Square Deli in Everett won Boston Magazine’s Best Pizza award in 2025, and Eater Boston lists Da LaPosta in Newton, a past Best Pizza winner at the Boston Pizza Festival.

How can I check a Boston restaurant’s health inspections?

The City of Boston publishes food establishment inspection results on its open data portal, Analyze Boston, at data.boston.gov.

Sources

Additional sources

Posto: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Pizzeria Regina: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Ernesto’s Pizza: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Santarpio’s Pizza: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Picco: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Bardo’s Bar Pizza: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Pleasant Cafe: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Si Cara: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Source: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Area Four: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Mortadella Head: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Ciao! Somerville: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
The Square Deli: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
Da LaPosta: official website (address, menu and location details, checked Oct. 25, 2026)
City of Boston Inspectional Services Department
Featured image: File:Pizzeria Regina, Boston MA.jpg, Faolin42, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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