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Bostone Pizza
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
225 Newbury St(between Exeter St & Fairfield St)
Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood: Back Bay
(617) 536-9451
- Nearest Transit:
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Ring Rd @ Boylston St (9)
Boylston St Opp Gloucester St (170, 193, 39, 55)
Ring Rd @ Huntington Ave (9)
- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
127 reviews for Bostone Pizza
Review Highlights
"Really, this place puts upper crust to shame."
(in 20 reviews)
"...wait to get back in the neighborhood and have another slice."
(in 44 reviews)
"Great New York style slices, and good squares too."
(in 6 reviews)
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127 reviews in English
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Review from Vivian O.
Kansas City, MO
2/3/2012
Being an NJ native...I am a die hard fan of NY Style pizza. In the 6 yrs I spent living in both RI and MA, I searched high and low for a pizza place that reminded me of home. Bostone fit all my requirements: Medium crust, crunchy exterior and chewy interior crust, perfect amount of sauce (and great sauce at that).
It's my favorite NY Style pizza place in all of New England! NY/NJ transplants...this is the place go! -
Review from Ben W.
Boston, MA
2/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great location and nice interior with many booths and a large eating bar area to sit, but the food left something to be desired. The traditional pizza was super stingy on the sauce and cheese. Only about 3/4 of the slice had anything at all on it, and the rest was just crust, which wasnt anything special. Also, I hate when you order a slice and they put it in the oven to warm it up, and it comes out burnt on the bottom and as hard as a rock. I understand they want to warm the pizza as quickly as possible to keep customers moving, but they should really turn down the oven a bit.
The sicilian slice was marginally better, at least the sauce/cheese came to the edge of the slice (I had an edge slice, so there was supposed to be crust) but it was still a very measly amount of cheese/sauce. The bottom of the sicilian was burnt as well, but there was more crust above the burnt part, so it didnt have the same effect as the traditional slice.
There are tons of better pizza options in the city, but due to this location and the tourist traffic it will probably stay in business. -
Review from Art B.
Scituate, MA
1/10/2012
I wanted to love this place. Even after eating the first of two slices (one spinach, one peppers-onion-mushrooms), I wanted to love it. Heck, my fellow Yelpers love it. The price really isn't that bad, and the food looks terrific. Thick slices, buttery-crispy crust, good amount of toppings.
But ... it was just okay. I added crushed red pepper because the slices needed some more flavor, and when the slice were heated just before being served, they were still just tepid.
As is this review. -
Review from Mark V.
Boston, MA
1/31/2012
I've been a regular here for about a year. I prefer Sicilian pizza, and Bostone's is top notch.
But I have learned one thing about their pizza:
When ordering slices, no problem, they re-heat them up, and they taste delicious. But, when ordering an entire pie, after getting it home, take they time to stick it in the oven for a re-heat. I find the pizza fresh out of the Bostone oven is a tad soggy, and for that crispy taste, another 10 minutes in my home oven is perfect. -
Review from Alexandra M.
1/4/2012
One of my favourite pizza places in Boston! I love their Sicilian pizza slices, especially the tomato and basil.
Nice layout because they have booths and a bar type area, and all the tables have chilli flakes, parm, and oregano--everything you need to make the pizza even better! -
Review from Martha D.
Boston, MA
1/11/2012
Three words- BBQ Chicken Pizza. It is THE best slice in Boston. Sicilian style, so it's chewy, thick, and delicious. I have literally run through a downpour to get lunch from here, it's that good! Bostone offers combo deals so you can grab a soda with your slices, and they also have salads and subs if you're not in a pizza mood. But trust me and order the BBQ Chicken- you won't regret it!
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Review from Deb L.
10/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Tasty. Taste fresh and without premade crust taste. I have to say it was similar to pizza in Italy. I am serious . Mushroom , Spinach , Sausage and Ham ... good taste fresh and spongy dough like I had in Rome ..serious.
In some ways a hidden gem...with so many faux bistros on Newbury , it can be rough finding a quick decent bite. But here is Bostone. Ran like a New york place , pick your slice they 'll heat it , you grab a beverage from the cooler and taaa daaa lunch. -
Review from Lucy G.
Arlington, VA
12/30/2011
Delicious pizza! Wonderful crust and great fresh ingredients. Quick and tasty lunch; very warming and refreshing on a cold day!
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Review from Mike M.
Boston, MA
12/24/2011
Very thick cut Sicilian slice. Unfortunately, not exactly to my taste, as I prefer greasy cuts with loads of cheese. Their Sicilian pizzas, while good, lacked that greasy taste and felt a bit too clean. I had the BBQ Chicken and some nameless sausage pizza. I actually enjoyed the BBQ Chicken more so than the sausage pizza, as the sauce really came through. I would like to see more interesting varieties like you'd find at Za, or Otto. Certainly not one of my favorite pizza places, but I'll give Bostone another shot.
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Review from Liza R.
Lynn, MA
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really like their pizza, it's tasty, fresh and different. The only problem is their service sucks! Every time I've gone here the line is crazy, there's only one employee taking orders and answering phones.
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Review from Keith T.
Boston, MA
Updated - 1/13/2012
It's been about 6 months of Bostone once a week or every other so it's time to update the review. I still love the place, but it can be hit or miss especially if the person on the register has to take a call. I've had crunchy slices several times and perfect other times. The staff are usually good about throwing out torched slices but not always.
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6/7/2011
Love this place. I can't say for their other items, but they mostly do Sicilian pizza and it's very… Read more »
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Review from J B.
Boston, MA
11/23/2011
Best Sicilian pizza. EVER.
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Review from Steve D.
San Mateo, CA
11/6/2011
I had a couple of slices from Bostone to mark off as my first food in Boston, ever! I thought it was especially good being that last meal was oatmeal 8 hrs earlier before jumping on a flight from SF.
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Review from Amy B.
Updated - 6/14/2011 13 Check-ins Here
In fairness to Bostone, I will give them a second star now that I've discovered how to get in and out quickly.
The secret is this: Only order ready-made slices. Don't even think about getting a sandwich or a made-to-order pie.
Also, the Sicilian pizza is much better than the thin-crust. Still not fantastic, but solid enough.Listed in: A Little Pizza Happiness
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2/13/2011
I've been looking for delicious pizza in Back Bay since I moved here six months ago.
This is not it.
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Review from Frank M.
1/4/2012
Great great pizza. We ordered a large to go, half pepperoni and half cheese, basil and tomato. The pie was really tasty. Not to thick if you order a pie. The sauce's flavour was wonderful. Would recommend this pizza to anyone in the area. BTW the taste here was comparable to some of NYC's hotspots.
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Review from Kelly W.
Boston, MA
9/22/2011
My office ordered from Bostone Pizza one day for lunch. Unfortunately, due to computer malfunctions and a driver getting lost, it ended up taking 2 hours to get our pizzas delivered- it was unfortunate because it seemed to be mostly a computer/delivery system error, but was still disappointing. However, our driver promised us a discount on our next order, so I followed up with the email address on their website to make sure we could get that discount, because we wanted to try ordering from them again since it's a convenient and the pizza was still pretty good even though cold. We were happy when the manager gave us not only a discount, but our entire next order for free. This time, since there were no computer/delivery system issues, the pizza arrived on time and fresh and delicious.
So, not only is the food good, but they care about good customer service, which I find that a lot of places around here don't anymore. Thanks Bostone and we will order from you again! -
Review from Shendi X.
Boston, MA
10/27/2011
Soft, delicious, and sure to get you by, in a pinch!
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Review from Brendan M.
Holden, MA
11/11/2011
Fantastic pizza. At first I thought the slices were overpriced, but the slices are 1/4 of a pizza, so it's 2 pieces equivalent. It seemed a bit disorganized behind the counter but the pizza was fantastic and since we did end up with what we wanted it was fine. Both traditional and Sicilian style.
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Review from Suzi L.
Burbank, CA
10/24/2011
LOVE Bostone Pizza! Used to work in the neighborhood and ate there 2 times a week! Love the Spinach Pizza and the Buffalo Chicken Pizza! Delicious!!! Cant wait to get back in the neighborhood and have another slice!!
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Review from Allison S.
Dorchester, MA
5/24/2011
Fairly good Sicilian style pizza, for Massachusetts. No offense, Boston - I'm from New York. I've been here for more than a few years now and I've finally found a slice of Sicilian that I enjoy. Thank you, Bostone.
You have tasty pizza, great lunch specials (2 slices and a drink for under $10) and you're within walking distance of my office. How can you get better than that?
I just wish your seating area was bigger. It can be tough to find seating during lunch time if you're venturing out for a bite with someone (or two or three) else. -
Review from Shradha A.
Chicago, IL
4/12/2011 1 Check-in Here
Good pizza!
Choices aplenty for vegetarians! -
Review from Kandis S.
Boston, MA
12/5/2011
This was mediocre. I hate when I go to places where you get pizza by the slice and when you get there, there's one more slice left of the pizza that's been sitting out forever and that's the one you get as the freshly baked pizza comes out of the oven. That's what happened here. That and you could barely hear the girl calling out our order numbers. I didn't hear her because her voice was so soft so my slices were sitting out once again. By the time I went up to check the slices were cold again. So I ha twice heated old pizza. It was okay. I could tell it would've been good had it been fresh. I just wish the girl at the counter and the cook felt like coming to work today, then maybe I would have had a better experience. I'm really not sure if I'll come here again and I'm not sure I would recommend it to anyone else. It's not my problem that you hate your job but it is your problem that the pizza I'm buying from you was well kind of crap. Oh well, should've gone across the street to the upper crust.
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Review from Ana B.
12/4/2010
I can't believe how many people think this place is any good!!
In all honesty, this pizza is mediocre at best. Heck, the frozen pizza at Trader Joes is much better.
I could tell they use really CHEAP tomatoe sauce and I can taste the darn can.
My friend, never again will I order from this place. -
Review from Juliana C.
Jamaica Plain, MA
10/25/2010
Two months in, and I think I have a fairly good grasp of the city: Avoid the green line, root against the Yankees, forget about good pizza. Well, that's what everyone said...
I had 30 minutes to get from my office to For Eyes before they closed -- I made it from Community College to Back Bay in 25 and emerged from the store, contact lenses triumphantly held aloft. Then I smelled it.
Pizza! Just in time for dinner. I crossed Newbury and found myself in a tiny restaurant with some very sizable, good-looking Sicilian slices on display. I picked the tomato basil and hawaiian.
While they were being heated for me, a man approached the counter and asked if his pizza could be cut into pieces for his daughter. Not only did the cashier instantly comply with his request, she handed him a complimentary juicebox with a smile. I love that kind of stuff.
I made it approximately three blocks down the street before the smell wafting from my to-go box became too much to handle. I plopped myself down on the steps of the Boston Public Library and attacked.
$6.43 for two buttery, cheesy, flaky, crunchy, pillowy, savory slices of pizza heaven. You can bet I'm going to create excuses to visit Back Bay.Listed in: Pizza the Hut
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Review from Emily D.
I'm going to be honest.. I wouldn't have come here if I hadn't won a $10 gift certificate to this pizza place. Now, would I return.. I would. But only on pay day.. damn, these pizzas are expensive!
I love me a good Sicilian Pizza but $20 for a small. Yikes!!! We really enjoyed it but I probably won't buy it for a while.
The taste was good. Pizza sauce is a salty not sweet sauce. The Sicilian was crunchy just the way i like it and it could've had more cheese though.
The place is small, trendy for a pizza joint. Well, we are on Newbury St. They had many different options that looked super yummy but my wallet only allowed for a cheese. Maybe next time I'll splurge for some different. -
Review from June P.
La Jolla, CA
6/6/2011
That's an incredible pizza is the last thoughts on my mind when I ate at Bostone Pizza. I'm partial to New york style and Chicago type pizza but that Sicilian might also beat them all. The crust isn't really overly thick and it's a terrific airy yet chewy texture. Gorgeous pizza.
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Review from Kelly O.
11/22/2010
I had a $10 BuyWithMe to Bostone and used it today on a double cheese calzone with green peppers ($10.29). Definitely ginormous and fit for 2 meals, the calzone was stuffed with ricotta, moz, and strips of the peppers, and came with a side of marinara. It was pretty tasty, good flavor and texture, not too much bread/more of the filling, so I was satisfied.
Service was extra-friendly, and it only took 15 minutes (I called ahead). The atmosphere seemed cozy, I liked the TVs they had. The pizza slices they had available also looked good (chicken bacon potato, mmm), I'd definitely consider coming back to grab a quick slice for lunch. A bit on the pricey side, but it is Newbury.Listed in: Al Fresco
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Review from Dan A.
Boston, MA
9/9/2011
Called for delivery - we live at Mass Ave and Columbus and they said it was too far away. Are you kidding me?! It's less than a mile away. It's a 4 minute drive. A 10 minute walk. Where DO they deliver to? We can get delivery here from Sunset in Allston, which is probably 15 or even 20 minutes away with traffic at times. Don't expect business if your delivery radius is like two damn blocks. Manager suggested we use DiningIn. Yeah, I'm gonna pay a huge delivery fee and get a minimum $30 order from a pizza joint. Next!
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Review from Jason S.
Boston, MA
9/25/2010
Very surprised at all the four and five star reviews.
Let's be clear, being on Newbury St is not an excuse to be overpriced and mediocre. Overpriced maybe but not mediocre.
I was pretty excited to try this place after reading the reviews. First problem, they only had four or five Sicilian options and they weren't the options you'd expect to see. Hoping for peperoni or sausage, peppers and onions I went with a slice of buffalo chicken and a slice of tomato basil. Second, I made one request: no corners. What did I get, one corner. Not appreciated. I guess you can't trust your order is right and need to check before you leave. Third, and most importantly, there were really no toppings. Maybe half a dozen little pieces of chicken, and a very light sprinkling of mozzarella. $3 for a slice is not a bargain and it's made much worse when you're eating a smallish-sized slice without much toppings. If you're in the mood for pizza, my recommendation: don't bother with Bostone.
Oh, and if you want to buy a whole Sicilian, it can cost you upwards of $40. WTF? -
Review from Jackie D.
Boston, MA
2/2/2011
Coming from NJ, I have a picky palate for pizza. Boston in general has been rather disappointing so far, but I have to hand it to this place. Their pizza is the closest to NY style pizza that I've encountered yet. There's something slightly off -- maybe it's too salty? not sure. But regardless, this is some delicious pizza! I almost always come by this place when I'm on Newbury. If you grab a slice there, you won't be disappointed in its size. If you choose delivery, the cost of a plain pie is also pretty reasonable.
Their staff (and their delivery guys) are friendly, too.
If you want an idea of what good pizza should taste like, skip Domino's and visit Bostone. -
Review from Bret C.
8/8/2010
Best pizza on Newbury Street. They have both traditional/thin crust and they also have Sicilian. Both are good, but Sicilian is clearly the winner! Give them both a shot.
Neat little place for an easy lunch or food to go. -
Review from Jason H.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 3/25/2011
OK so because I only gave them 2 stars, the manager contacted me through Yelp asking if she could offer me some free coupons to try the pizza again, and try if it was better on another experience. So I went back last night for free pizza with a couple friends. What could be better?
A lot of things could be better.
Unfortunately the issue with their pizza apparently was not just that night. It is just the pizza sucks. Flat out sucks. Sucks balls. Monkey balls. It's just absolutely terrible pizza. And the menu is dumb to.
So what's the name of this place? Oh that's right, it's Bostone PIZZA. It's not Bostone subs and pizza. It's not Bostone calzones and subs and pizza. It's Bostone PIZZA. So let me ask you, where's the pizza menu? It's not on the wall where the subs and calzones are mentioned. There's no pizza menu at the tables. There's no pizza menu at the counter. There's no pizza menu. Period.
I walk in and present my coupons for my 2 slices of free pizza and my free 16 inch pizza. "What toppings do you offer for the 16 inch?" I asked. "Cheese" was the answer. "Really? Nothing other than cheese? No mushrooms, sausage, pepperoni... nothing?" "No just cheese." "OK I guess I'll take cheese." And then I asked "do you have any slices other than the Sicilian pizza?" "No." "What about toppings other than pepperoni?" "No."
And there you have it. A "pizzeria" that serves... just cheese pizza. And slices offering such variety as.... only pepperoni. I mean seriously, come on! How lazy and crappy can you possibly make a pizza joint? No peppers? No onions? No mushrooms? No sausage? What in the world is this, Lazy Ass I Suck Boston Pizza?
OK so maybe it would be REALLY GOOD cuz they only do one thing???
No. It sucked. Here's how it sucked. The Sicilian pizza was gummy and flavorless, just like last time. Oh wait, it was GREAZY too. Let me add more GREEEAAAZZZZY to that.
Now the 16-inch pizza came (which took at least 20 minutes, and it was an empty night, whereas most good pizza places I've eaten at take 15 minutes busy, and 7 minutes when it's quiet). It was big, it looks appetizing (for being just cheese). But wait, first I had to grab about 4 napkins PER SLICE to wipe off ALL THE GREEEAAAAZZZE. I mean seriously, soak the napkin see through kind of grease. First bite and..... where's the pizza? The crust was limp, falling down like a skin flap. Even when I folded it the grease seeped through and made the crust soggy. Oh and the grease, it added no flavor. The cheese tasted like crappy Kraft cheese. And it was barely a pizza. I mean I couldn't imagine getting the cheese any thinner, and the crust any less substantial. I ate dinner with 2 girls. So 2 girls 1 guy, 2 slices of Sicilian pizza and a 16-inch pizza. And we were so hungry on the way home we bought a bag of Sunchips and Sour Patch.
And the Sunchips and Sour Patch were the best meal of the night.
Bostone Pizza, you have impressed me with just how terrible a Newbury Street food place can be. Primo location, you're suckering everyone who walks through the door. It's not pizza. It's crap.
If you want better pizza, order Domino's. At least that way you'll have it within 30 minutes AND it'll taste better. Oh, and you can also get something other than cheese.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/8/2010
This place is pretty lousy for a pizza joint.
I came here for a snack and bought 6 slices of the… Read more »
Comment from Caryn K. of Bostone Pizza 3/27/2011
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Review from Ryan C.
7/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Thanks to Yelp's handy iPhone app, I found Bostone Pizza. Coming from Chicago, I was missing the luxuries of pizza on every corner. Bostone's wasn't bad and helped ease some of the Chicago Pizza withdrawal symptoms. The Yelp reviews made note of Sicilian and thin crust pizza by the slice, which is what I wanted. However, I didn't see any thin slice. For $3.50, you get a square of pizza, which is fair. I thought it could have been a bit bigger for what you pay for, but this place is in Back Bay...nothing is cheap there.
The crust was good and had a decent amount of sauce with crumbled sausage on top. I like it a bit spicier, so I had to add black pepper for some kick. I was a little surprised that they closed rather early around 9 or 10 PM? Get their early! If I lived in the area, I would go back again. -
Review from James B.
New York, NY
1/7/2011
Finally! Good pizza in Boston!
I can't believe I waited so long to try this place. I don't understand what the other reviews are complaining about but the sauce is delicious, the toppings were evenly spread over just the right amount of cheese. It is, however, a little pricey for what it is. I'm sure it costs them about 2 dollars to make it and I paid 20...for two toppings. That's kind of crazy. Also, the dough. If you guys perfect the dough you will easily have a 5 star pizza.
New Yorkers will probably still be disappointed but they always will be anyway so don't go by that. Solid 4/5. I'd do 4.5 if I could. -
Review from Tom E.
7/26/2007
Bostone Pizza... now is it pronounced Boss-tone Pizza, Bostoney Pizza, Bostoneah Pizza or Bos-Stone Pizza? I thought it would be the latter... try and evoke stone-baked pizza in the name (although they don't use stone ovens) and yet cunningly also mention Boston in the name, in case we forget where we are. But fortunately it turns out the first pronunciation is right.... Boss-tone. And I like that, it reminds me of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and times gone past.
What I didn't quite like was the small choice of thin-crust pizza. I prefer Upper Crust opposite where I can get a much bigger range of superior thin-crusts and I can also get a beer. Sadly your store also has less room, natural light and could do with UC's funkier decor.
BUT.... I still think you deserve some good 3 star respect because Newbury St needs good places like you serving up cheap and quick eats, with newspapers and a TV in place. The rent is obviously tough so how you keep your prices so low must be some kind of magic trickery hocus-pocus. I've even heard you sell a cheaper slice now the Upper Crust.
AND you did impress me with your dedication to the 'Sicilian' slice. Seems like this is your angle - lots of different square slices. That's a good step - not my pizza-thing but a good change from the norm. If I could offer some advice for the slice perhaps, I'd say use a bit more sauce please. Mine was mighty mighty dry. But still tasty of course. Pizza usually is.Listed in: Just a slice or two
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Review from Devon M.
3/2/2007
So I was working last night, and got a call from Bostone Pizza offering us a pizza on the house to promote their business. I of course said sure, as I thought it was a sweet way to maximize their business in the neighborhood. They brought it over quick, and the driver introduced himself and gave us menus and a pie. It was a Neapolitan cheese and basil pizza, topped with lots of tomatoes and it was yummy. Super fresh tasting and basil-y. I love basil!
I will definitely be ordering from there for work events, and will stop in there whenever I am craving a slice during work. It was good, and I never went into the place that was there before, so there's no pre-existing loyalty to a place that no longer exist!
04/02/07 UPDATE!
This has become my total go to spot for slices......why you ask?? The staff is really REALLY friendly, and they have amazing slices at reasonable prices. They rule and I don't go anywhere else. I went into Upper Crust the other day thinking I would grab a slice, but the slices looked sad and pathetic, and I marched my ass across the street, and was glad for it when I ate my spinach-laden slice. -
Review from Meghan A.
11/10/2008
I consider myself a pizza expert. Living in Boston for four years, I haven't found a pizza place that has really wow-ed me or made me salivate while dreaming of it for lunch. It wasn't until the people I babysit for brought home some extra pizza for me to munch on that I realized this may be the place I was looking for all these years.
The regular pizza is just fine, but you've got to try the Sicilian style pizza. The crust is incredible, the sauce is delicious, and while there is a good amount of cheese to get through, it still manages to be one of the best Sicilian slices I've ever had. The pizza is also light. You don't immediately feel like you are going to blow up when you shove in the extra slice, and you'll be full for a while. Another important thing to mention is that the leftovers are awesome. Sometimes left over pizza isn't nearly as good as it should be, but this is incredible. Even a little cold it's good. Delicious.
Cons? Really limited seating area, and they are a Pepsi based company. If you like Pepsi then I guess that's great for you, but as a Coke person, I have to subtract some overall points. In terms of seating, it's ok if you are going with two-four people, but anymore than that and you kind of risk the chance at being comfortable in a booth, assuming you're able to get one. Also - the girl serves aren't all that kind, but the dudes are not painful to look at.
I definitely recommend this place for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon/night shopping on Newbury Street. Or, you know, whenever you are available to go get some pizza because it's just that good.Listed in: Pizza!
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Review from Brian G.
Costa Mesa, CA
5/15/2009
Ah yes, review #100. Thank you. Thank you. What better way to celebrate than with a PIZZA review!! =D
Major craving for pizza on my east coast business trip. Walking distance solutions only need apply.
Buddy and I were the first ones there when they opened @ noon. They had several samples of Sicilian square pizza and some regular round pies. I scored a slice of pepperoni Sicilian and a slice of cheese.
Sicilian pie: the crust was crispy and buttery. Right amount of cheese and good pepperoni
Cheese pie: thin crust, good. lots of cheese, good. big slice, good. it was mighty tasty.
We also tried their wings, which sucked. Of course i have a preference for fried wings, rather than baked. The quality was lacking on these dudes. Sort of rubbery, only partially covered in bbq or buffalo sauce. Disappointing.
Despite the wing quandary, the pizza was way satisfactory. So happy we checked it out - I was craving me some east coast pie.Listed in: pizza pizza pizza
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Review from Tony S.
4/21/2008
I'll always miss Angelo, the original proprietor of this place when it was known as 'Newbury Pizza' for the last 2 decades, so it was with a lot of resistance that I finally made the trek over here after new management took over last year... (and the fact that Upper Crust across the street's cheese slices just don't cut it anymore for real pizza lovers).
Unfortunately, the regular cheese slices don't hold a torch up to the bar that Angelo held. I really didn't like it that much, and rate it a 3. However, the Sicilian slices, which are prominantly displayed, are a step up. They are actually pretty good, and depending on what kind you get, rate about 3.5-4.
The subs are not bad. The cheese-steaks are not the chopped steak style you see in most places, but more of 'steak'um' style, which are larger pieces of thinly sliced steak, which are a throw-back to the ones I had in highschool, so I had a bias on eating these, and give it 4 stars.
Why do I rate it 4 stars overall? I love the service and the new decor. Unfortunately Angelo left the place a little too 'old school' for Newbury Street (would have looked fine in the North End), but this renovated place is super clean, comfortable, and the owners are just fabulous. They even kept the old original signs as part of the decor, which means they respect tradition, and that alone was good enough for me to decide become a regular again.
Great value, they deliver in the neighborhood, and while they close at 9pm daily (unfortunately), they do push it to 10pm during the summer.
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Review from Bridget D.
Salem, MA
Updated - 11/20/2008
The owner of Bostone Pizza, Caryn, contacted me about my review and expressed her concern over my experience. She was very considerate and helpful. I explained to her what my boy and I saw concerning one of the employees and that it upset us. She determined that what we saw was the transfer of vegetables that were going to be cooked, which under the health code does not require the use of gloves. They do use gloves for ready to eat food that is not cooked. However, Bostone has decided that they will now have the staff wear gloves in all instances.
I was impressed that Caryn took the time to contact me based on my review and that the business will implement the change. Yay! Yelp works!
I will definitely be returning to Bostone to try out the pizza! I can't resist.
Bostone Pizza deserves the bump up to four stars because I am a fan of the customer service and ownership!
Also, my B rad enjoyed the food. :)1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/10/2008
We were presented with the eternal burning question, "what should we get for dinner?" When my… Read more »
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