Updated Oct. 29, 2026. Hours and menus change, so check with each pizzeria before you go. We review this list every quarter.
Boston pizza runs from century-old North End ovens to new sourdough and Neapolitan shops. This page is our quick-reference guide: 14 pizzerias in Boston and nearby Cambridge, Somerville, Everett and Newton, each with its address, style and the outlet that recognized it. Every pick comes from a published 2024 to 2026 list by Boston Magazine, Eater Boston or The Boston Globe, and every entry links to that source.
Quick explainer: Want the longer write-ups with signature pies? See our full best-pizza guide, by neighborhood.
Best pizza in Boston at a glance
| Pizzeria | Address | Style | Recognized by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Regina | Thacher St., North End | Brick-oven classic | Boston Globe 2026; Eater Boston |
| Ernesto’s Pizza | 69 Salem St., North End | Thin-crust slices | Eater Boston |
| Santarpio’s Pizza | 111 Chelsea St., East Boston | Old-school thin crust | Eater Boston |
| Posto | 1357 Washington St., South End; 400 Assembly Row, Somerville | Neapolitan | Boston Magazine Best Pizza 2026 |
| Picco | 513 Tremont St., South End | Sourdough | Eater Boston |
| Bardo’s Bar Pizza | 10 Old Colony Ave., South Boston | Bar pizza | Eater Boston |
| Pleasant Cafe | 4515 Washington St., Roslindale | Neighborhood soft crust | Eater Boston |
| Si Cara | 425 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge | Canotto | Boston Globe 2026 |
| Source | 27 Church St., Harvard Square, Cambridge | Wood-fired | Eater Boston |
| Area Four | 500 Technology Square, Kendall Square, Cambridge | Wood-fired sourdough | Eater Boston |
| Mortadella Head | 20 College Ave., Davis Square, Somerville | Roman-style slices | Eater Boston |
| Ciao! Somerville | 688 Broadway, Ball Square, Somerville | Neapolitan | Boston Magazine Best Pizza 2024 |
| The Square Deli | 421A Broadway, Everett | Naturally leavened | Boston Magazine Best Pizza 2025 |
| Da LaPosta | 825 Washington St., Newtonville, Newton | Neapolitan sourdough | Eater Boston |
Quick picks
- One slice in the North End: Pizzeria Regina for the brick-oven classic, or Ernesto’s, where Eater Boston notes a single slice is a quarter of a pie.
- Award winner: Posto, Boston Magazine’s Best Pizza for 2026, with locations in the South End and at Assembly Row.
- East Boston institution: Santarpio’s, family-owned since 1903 and serving pizza since 1933, according to Eater Boston.
- Bar pizza: Bardo’s in South Boston brings the thin, crisp-edged South Shore style into the city.
- Worth the trip: The Square Deli in Everett, Boston Magazine’s Best Pizza for 2025.
Boston pizza by style
Classic and old-school pies still make up the biggest group on our list: Regina, Ernesto’s, Santarpio’s and Roslindale’s Pleasant Cafe, which Eater Boston calls a neighborhood staple for more than 80 years. Neapolitan pizza, baked fast in a very hot oven so the rim chars and the center stays soft, is the next biggest, with Posto, Ciao! Somerville and Da LaPosta. Long-fermented and sourdough doughs drive Picco, Area Four and The Square Deli. Eater Boston says Area Four ferments its dough for more than 30 hours.
What is canotto pizza?
Canotto, Italian for “dinghy,” is a Neapolitan relative with a tall, puffy, airy rim. Si Cara in Central Square is the Boston-area example on this list.
What is South Shore bar pizza?
A thin pie baked in a small pan, with cheese spread to the edge so it crisps. It comes from bars south of Boston.
How we chose
We included only pizzerias named on a published 2024 to 2026 list: Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston pizza award, Eater Boston’s pizza map, or the Boston Globe Magazine’s June 2026 Best of the Best pizza list. We did not rank them, accept payment or include places we couldn’t match to a current restaurant website. Addresses come from the restaurants’ sites, checked in late October 2026.
More Boston food guides
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- Best restaurants in Boston
- Best lobster rolls in Boston
- Best oyster bars in Massachusetts
- Pizzeria Regina profile
- Santarpio’s profile
- Boston neighborhoods guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pizza in Boston?
There is no single answer, but Posto won Boston Magazine’s Best Pizza award for 2026, and the Globe’s June 2026 list named Pizzeria Regina and Si Cara.
Where is the best pizza in the North End?
Pizzeria Regina on Thacher Street and Ernesto’s on Salem Street both appear on Eater Boston’s pizza map.
How old is Santarpio’s?
Eater Boston says the family has owned it since 1903 and has served pizza there since 1933.
Where can I get Neapolitan pizza near Boston?
Posto, Ciao! Somerville and Da LaPosta in Newtonville.
Which Boston pizzerias have more than one location?
Posto (South End and Somerville) and Si Cara (Cambridge and South Boston), per our sources.
Sources
- Boston Magazine: Best of Boston 2026, Best Pizza (Posto)
- Eater Boston: The best pizza in Boston
- The Boston Globe Magazine: Best of the Best pizza, June 2026
Additional sources
- Boston Magazine: Best of Boston pizza award archive
- Boston Magazine: Best of Boston 2025, Best Pizza (The Square Deli)
Featured image: Photo: DickClarkMises, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.