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Figs has become one of those staple places you find and don't want to let go of. You find yourself there when you don't feel like heading into the city and your only other options are Max and Dylans (Gross +1), or Tavern on the Water (Gross+100). The Bistro and Olives are great too but expensive, so I will save those reviews for another time...
I will get right into it...
The Pizza: Pizza is what Figs is for and Pizza is what I get when I go to Figs. Figs Pizza isn't really pizza, but I won't let the details get in the way of a good story.
The crust... Ok, remember, don't go here thinking you are getting NYC (or better yet, Upstate NY) pizza because that is not what it is. Like I said, it's not really pizza. But what it is, is delicious. It is a crust made of whole wheat flour and AP flour which basically results in a crust that is not chewy. It's not quite crackery, but it holds the toppings with no droop and crunches on the first bite. It is very flavorful right out of the oven, and if you are so lucky to have a little extra **Kiss** of char on the crust, your experience will be that much better.
The toppings... I have tried them all. They are all creative and have good flavor. Some I would order again before others, but that is based on personal preference. The Fig and Prosciutto is the renowned flavor, and although my official favorite, I wouldn't hesitate to leave it off my plate on my next visit to try others. I am going to leave the rest of the details out so you can make up your own mind...
The Service: It has never disappointed. The place is small and the layout has no option but to be cramped, but it works... Not sure if it is because your neighbors pizza is closer to your plate than yours, or if it is the brick oven and dark walls that are so soothing, but it works and I love it.
I have one recommendation and I hope Todd English himself is reading... (or anybody from Figs will do)... On blustery, cold nights the two window seats and seats across from the bar are seriously uncomfortable because of the draft that screams in when the door is opened. Keep your overcoat on uncomfortable. Please consider a small draft curtain to help that... Thank you!!
Great neighborhood place to grab a slightly upscale pizza. It's not Regina's but it is a solid option.
We like the ability to do a half/half pizza. Spicy chicken sausage and Isabelle's are usually the choices.
Tend to be very accommodating to families before the restaurant gets crowded.
Only complaint is the sangria sounds good on the menu but was very disappointing.
Great experience, great food, and great restaurant. Best bolonegse sauce I have ever had.
I was very skeptical as it is a "Todd English" restaurant but the Atmosphere was wonderful prices were reasonable. The hostess was outstanding as well. Best hostess I have ever ran into.
Well, I came here last night with my two roomies and we ordered the exact same pizza that I got last time because it is so yum. This time the pizza was a lil bit less crispy, which was a good thing. The only downside was that we were seated at a tiny table near the kitchens (this was a somewhat slow Monday night), but most of the tables are for two people I guess. Also, the service this time around still wasn't particularly amazing. And I always feel like the decor is a bit unpolished and shabby. The whole restaurant could really do with a make-over (especially when compared to Todd English's other restos). Ultimately, I love the pizza, but next time I'm going to get it for pick-up and eat in the comfort of my own home.
I've been meaning to try out Figs for several months now, and I finally went this past weekend. I… Read more »
The food is very good in a really cool atmosphere on Beacon Hill. It does get a bit cramped, but it's not a big deal, still very enjoyable.
It's been awhile since I've been there, but I wanted to write a review anyhow. I really liked this place. The atmosphere was quaint, the service was excellent, and the food was spectacular. Had the calamari ( nicely breaded, not too chewy) and the caprese salad to start off with. Both were really good. Then we moved on to the entree- crispy eggplant pizza. One of the best pizzas I've ever had. Light, crispy dough, just the right amount of tomato sauce, the eggplant was cooked just right, and how can you go wrong with fresh mozzerella and basil?! The wait staff was very attentive. The drawback- our table was right in the front of the restaurant. I took the bench seat along the window sill. Not too much room to maneuver around, and during the wintertime, it gets VERY cold at that spot. I had to use my winter coat as a blanket to keep warm. A great place to go if you're in Boston, and if you're a Todd English fan. I also enjoyed Kingfish when I was there, and Olives is a great restaurant, both in C-Town and DC. It's restaurants like this that make me miss Boston.
Just landed from San Francisco, we were in search for some Italian food when we got lost en route to Harvard Square. Figs delivered awesome pizza. Try Isabellas. And a nice ambiance. Topped off by the friendly smiles of the very best bartender Lauren.
I'm changing my review! I LOVE this place! For a while, management did change with new and less attentive staff, but not anymore! Some of the old staff is back and they rock!
I went here the other night with a girlfriend, and we ordered their pizza. We started off with calamari appetizer, which to warn you is a HUGE appetizer - enough to feed 4!
For pizza, my fave in order below:
1) Fig & Proscuitto (by far)
2) Spicy Chicken Sausage
3) Bianco
4) Portobello
5) Butternut Squash (seasonal)
6) Red Sox Bomb
Those are only the ones I've tried, but you really can't go wrong with any pizza. Go for the half and half, because you can mix it up a little, and the pizza size is HUGE - enough to feed 3! Expect to bring home leftover pizza if you're out with 2 people, and believe it or not, it still taste great the next day!
This is definitely my fave pizza in Boston!
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There's a puddle of drool forming in my mouth as I even begin to think about their fig pizza. The salty prosciutto and the sweet figs and tangy balsamic vinegar cannot be matched. The flavors just pop!
I've also had a few of their specials, one was a pasta dishes that had a super spicey tomato sauce.
Overall you can't go wrong with the pizzas. I will drive from Waltham to Charlestown just to get some....awww yeah.
This is my go to pizza joint when I'm at home in Charlestown. After having pizza from Figs, no other pizza has compared... we'll gourmet pizza that is.
Prices aren't all that bad here, pizzas run around $15-18 and meals around the same... I think I've had every pizza on the menu and a handful of the meals, and I haven't been disappointed yet.
I mainly get take out, as it gets really hot inside due to the oven in the dining room, but is pretty cozy in the winter time. It does get crazy busy on Friday and Saturdays, so if you are going to dine in, be ready to wait a bit, or put your name and grab a beer at the Warren Tavern or Sully's next door.
Favorites here include the Red Sox, Portobello and the Fig and Proscuitto... they do have daily specials so if you are getting take out, make sure to ask!
Figs is not for those that are your simple cheese & pepperoni pizza eaters. I love rustic & gourmet pizza, Todd English really hit the nail with this restaurant.
First... I love the fact that their pizzas are nicely thin crusted and squared. Between a friend and I, we shared one pizza and was able to split half the pizza with two offerings. I was able to try the garlic shrimp, and their specialties at the time butternut squash. Yum, two at end odd pairings, (one sweet & savory, the other garlicy and spicy!, made for one delicious meal. Their salads are light, crisp with just the right touch of vinaigrette I hate when salads are overloaded and heavy on the dressing. It's gross and no wonder I get my dressing on the side.
One of the best wines in the house as well... I wish I could've remembered the name.... I remember the description as being something along the lines of " a mini burst of cherry bombs in your mouth". Ok-sold!
The ultimate taste test challenge is going back and trying their simple margherita pizza, or known at Fig's as "Olivers". I don't have a current reason to not give this restaurant a 5 stars..... I loved everything I ordered.... so I'll be back very soon.
Went around 1230 on a cold Thursday afternoon for lunch during the workday...it was about a 7 minute walk from my job so I dont have to worry about the parking like many of the other reviewers.
I was surprised at how full the place was, I mean its February in Boston, but the place had a good number of patrons...and only one server but he did a great job.
I had the Red Sox pizza, absolutely delicious. Finely chopped sausage, red peppers, onions, and mustard aioli. It came out nice and hot , smelling extremely spicy, but it was fantastic, especially coming from someone who doesn't try new things and doesn't take a liking to spicy food.
Switched slices with one of my lunch mates who ordered the Portobello pizza and wasn't too impressed with that one, there was just something off and I can't quite put my tastebuds on the spot of what it was...
Anywho, for $8 lunch and 1/2 pizza for leftovers, I will definitely go back again
Gotta love people that dont like figs or prosciutto, yet order the signature pizza and then grade the restaurant 2 stars because of their stupidity.
Also, cant stress how poor it is to lower your rating because you are too cheap to use the public garage around the corner and spend 15 minutes trying to park. HELLO this is Charlestown, get a clue.
Been going here for years, both for eat in and take out - and it has always been solid. I have had a few visits where the staff was overtaxed, or the service was slow - but the food and atmosphere never disappoint. Very dimly lit, good wine list, and great salads and pizza.
If you want ample parking, go someplace else. If you appreciate a small neighborhood joint right in the middle of one of the most quaint parts of the city, give Figs a try.
Love the Pizza. Love the Wine. Love the Atmosphere. All at a great price.
I've tried a spicy chicken pizza (forget the name), cheese and pepperoni.
Headed out here with an ex- townie friend who was eager to return to his old stomping ground. Well all he could say was " We weren't in Kansas anymore."
Place was cute with a definite neighborhood feel, per Sean not necessarily the neighborhood he remembered ie. a lot less ghetto.
Minus one star for standing in the front door before someone acknowledged our presence and seated us at one of the many empty tables. I might be short but Sean stands out around 6'4 and is kinda hard to miss. After we were seated the waiters were nice and attentive. The pizza was unbelievable. I will totally head back there again.
Their signature fig and prosciutto pizza is reason enough to get myself over to Charlestown.
Figs would get five stars from me, except for the fact that every time I've been there I've had to wait a while for a table, even when I had reservations. The waitstaff seems friendly but overly busy, especially for such a small place.
One word of advice: two pizzas is WAY TOO MUCH FOOD for three people, but does leave room for delicious leftovers. Just sayin'.
I gotta say it: the fig and prosciutto pizza is terrible.
Sorry. I gottta say it, like I feel it. I'm thinking that people who like this pizza are responding to the awesome match that is figs and prosciutto. I still remember the first time I had those two together. It was a culinary awakening. I remember every detail of the meal.
But on pizza... meh. Maybe my teeth are not strong enough. Maybe I should be using a fork and a knife to eat it. But it just doesn't work from a physiology of eating perspective. It's just a mess.
Get the regular pizza. It's not bad, but it's not terribly memorable either. The other stuff is tres overpriced. But if you are in the neighborhood, and really want some pizza, it's a fine place to sit down, if you don't mind the wait.
Just don't get fooled by the name of the place and skip the f*ucking fig pizza. Seriously.
But for your own sake... if you've never had that combo... wait until good fresh plump summer figs... find yourself some super high quality prosciutto (maybe some san danielle)... some highly aged balsamic... and some prosecco. And give me a call... I'll be right over.
Having seen Todd English on Food Network (and other food porn productions), I've been curious to see what he does/inspires/directs in his restaurants. After being told about the marvelous pizza from friends, had to give it a try.
I was surprised by the small size of the place. They certainly do a brisk take out business. The rhythm of the place was that of a neighborhood pizza joint with an upscale, self conscious chicness.
What is really comes down to is the food. Started the evening with their wonderful bread, and then went straight to pizza. We ordered the crispy eggplant. When it arrived, I was pleased to see the tell tale signs of a wood oven pizza....bits of darkened crunchy crust. There was sauce and bits of breaded eggplant and whipped ricotta. It was very good, but I thought was rather skimpy on the eggplant and ricotta. Still, what we had was beautifully prepared and cooked. Look forward to going back and enjoying more of the neighborhood vibe and their pizza!
Great Pizza, great pizza, great pizza. Owned by Todd English, it's high-quality ingredients meets a tested recipe for success in a storefront that is incredibly teeny, but offers a nice atmosphere nonetheless.
Food - Great. Flatbread pizza, freshest ingredients, unique sauce. Fabulous pizza combos. The chicken I had was a bit dry - but shoot, chicken dries out in a brick oven! The other menu items are high quality too.
Service - Meh. Could have been better, but what can you do. The one girl working there wore no uniform and was clearly the girlfriend or wife of the chef, and seemed patently uninterested in serving customers. The chef was friendly and accessible though, and served the pizza straight from the oven onto the tables.
Decor - Tiny place, big feel. You know it's small when you have to suck in to sit down! It's understated elegance in a really small space, but they maximize their floor.
Crowd - The uzhe. C-town ladies who lunch, tourons, and work folks. Nice quiet group.
All in all, a fantastic little grotto for pizza!
Went here twice on my business trip to Boston and there is a reason I went back. I really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere here. Both times I sat at the bar, my place of choice.
Food: The calamari is a great starter. I have tried the chicken pasta dish and 2 of the pizzas. All of which are really solid dishes, nothing to change your perspective on food, but overall quality food.
Atmosphere: This is what brought me back to this place, it just made me comfortable for some reason. I would mention, as others have, be careful if you get seated by the pizza oven in the summer, it gets hot!
If you want a low key evening with some simple dishes and quality atmosphere, swing by Figs when you're in the Beacon Hill area.
Um, only one word needed...YUM! Having only been to Kingfisher Hall in Fanueil Hall, I didn't know what to expect. I've been here twice and it's been fantastic both times. The salads are fresh and the pizzas, well, they rock! I like their house pizza (plain cheese), but the other ones are great too. The pizzas are perfect for sharing with a group.
Delish!
Still one of the best places for great pizza in boston. I've heard a few reports that the quality has gone done but our lunch here today was top-notch. We had a 1/2 portobello / 1/2 eggplant pizza plus a kid's pizza for our niece. Everything was really good. The bread that came before the meal was really good. The kid's pizza was huge.
The pizza here is thinner and with a firmer crust than you might be used to but go for it - it's wonderful.
I think my favorite thing about figs is how cozy it is. On a dark winter night, this tiny restaurant tucked away in Charlestown glows with invite and warmth. The open kitchen and brick oven send waves of enticing smells across the dining room, while the stemless wine glasses fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. Cozy indeed.
I find that sticking to the basics works best for me at figs. They put out some seriously delicious calamari, and when their pizzas are on, they are ON. Unfortunately that means when they are struggling, I'm left politely pushing a flavorless chicken and grease topped dough around my plate. That being said, the fig and prosciutto and the arugula pizzas often leave me in the happiest of food comas.
These pizzas are big, so grab a few friends and mix and match. They happily let you split the topping 1/2 and 1/2 , which makes it easier to try, um, them all. I've always had really good experiences with the wait staff, whether it be them showing the proper discretion during a date, or easily fitting in an 8 top when we walked in at 7:30. And there's something nice about the waiter being at your elbow with the wine bottle before you even realize you need more. Pushy? Maybe, but if I pushes me towards happy, glowy intoxication I'm all in.
Oh what a pity ... Figs has really fallen flat. You can sense their hidden, reclusive quality that is masked by a lot (and I do mean a lot) of serious flaws. What was once a fantastic pizza joint is now a shameful iteration of its former self. The inner child is still there - it is just in need of some major resuscitation. The pizza in-and-of itself is okay - you could do A LOT worse - but the overall experience is just awful.
After a lot of deliberation, the family decided to make the 20 minute drive on the basis that Figs offered the "best pizza" of all the places we considered. After dropping off the ladies, the dudes went looking for a parking spot. 10-15 minutes later, we elected to forgo any further torture and play "parking roulette" (we lost). That there is no parking in Charlestown isn't a knock on the restaurant; however, a number of nearby restaurants offer valet service to quell the problem. While I usually frown on valet at anything but high-end restaurants, this is one noticeable exception.
When I walked in, the place was relatively empty. That changed quickly as every table in the place filled up inside of 15 minutes. The restaurant turned into quite the scene, but the space was so poorly laid out that any possible benefit was lost on me. We were unfortunate enough to be crammed in the front - so our table was flanked by everyone waiting for a table.
Further adding to the problem was the wait staff. It seems our waiter(s) were overmatched. Maybe he had too many tables, maybe he was just off - but the service was fair at best. They seem to have a bad system.
My aunt, uncle, & niece ordered 2 pizzas (more than enough food for all of us). I was not in the mood for 'za, so I decided to get a Caesar salad and steamed mussels in a red wine sauce. My uncle also ordered a beet salad (which he said was decent). I was not really expecting a whole lot from my Caesar; even so, I was disappointed. The dressing had no flavor, the croutons were like rocks, and the lettuce was not fresh. Thus, my expectations for the mussels were tempered - it was a mixed bag. The mussels themselves were small although the sauce was surprisingly good. It had a nice kick and was well balanced.
Okay - so at least I had the pizza to nibble on. What a bummer that turned out to be. Let me preface this by saying: I love risk takers - especially in the kitchen. Whether it is someone operating in the style of the famed Alexis Soyer or someone who is actually alive today - Chef Richard Blais (one of my ATL favs) comes to mind, anyone who tries to push the envelope gets a big bump from me. That said - if you fail, you can fail massively.
I have no idea how Figs can let some of their concoctions out of the tasting phase. Every restaurant has the opportunity to try their dishes before serving them to the public - so if you screw up - I'm going to call you on it. Their crispy shrimp pizza is that disaster. I first started with a single, solitary shrimp. It was lightly battered - and it was damn tasty. It was fresh and properly cooked. It left me excited for the culinary adventure to follow. That's where everything fell apart. The pizza had garlic and artichoke- again kudos for pushing the envelope a little - but they didn't stop there. They added guacamole (I kid you not). It was so horrendous that ... well - I don't even want to devote more of this review to the disaster. Okay, well - I still had three more types of pizza for me to try. Ughgh - they were all bad.
So there was the chicken sausage pizza - bland and underwhelming. If you want sausage - get sausage, if you want chicken ... well you get the idea. That left the pepperoni pizza (bland as well) and the fried calamari pizza (ooh another exciting envelope pusher). Not so fast - first off - there was arugula in the pizza. I don't eat fried calamari on salad - so I don't want it in my calamari pizza either. After it sat on top of hot cheese and under fried seafood - the leaves became warm mush. Ever tried warm greens? There's a reason for that. That aspect could have been easily averted if they placed the arugula on top of the pizza. Then there was the calamari. Much like the shrimp, it was excellent (until you try it with everything else). There was so much calamari on the pizza - it covered nearly every inch of the slices. When you went to pick it up - most of it toppled off. That's a major fail IMHO. It didn't help that there was some sort of sweet sauce that had been drizzled on top (quite excessively at that).
Bottom line - a $125 meal consisting primarily of pizza better be good - this was anything but. I'll give Figs props for using high quality ingredients (most of the time). That isn't an excuse for poor execution and inferior dishes. I'm all for creativity - but just because it can go together doesn't mean it should. They need to seriously rethink their concept if they want delicious Neapolitan pizza to return.
Figs rocks. Figs offers probably the best thin crust pizza in Boston... It's affordable, has a cool decor and the wait staff is always pleasant... especially Catherine on Sunday nights.
Figs is a no risk dinner outing. The only knock is that the tables are pretty close to each other, which sucks if you have a bunch of losers sitting next to you.. However, Figs attracts a pretty decent crowd, so chances are you won't mind and might make some new friends.
Post dinner you can trip into Sully's or the Warren Tavern to round out the night.
Having lived in C-town for a year or 2 previously, I found myself hitting up Fig's pretty frequently despite the fact i didn't want to like it as I've heard Todd English is a huge ash-hole, but I heard a rumor his ex-wife got this joint in their divorce or something. I could of course be making this up completely, but who knows sometimes I make stuff up that ends up being true.
The prices are incredibly reasonable, especially when compared to Paolos down the street (your only other C-town alternative for Italian fare). The dining room is smallish, but doesnt' feel like it, and the food is really a good value. There's always is always a complement of locals and tourists, but it doesn't ever feel obtrusively busy for the most part. In short, Charlestown is lucky to have Fig's at it's finger tips. Don't be afraid to stray from the pizza into some of the fairly priced entrees.
I like gourmet pizza places that concentrate on thinner crust and brick ovens. I can't stand thick crust pizzas, so this place is like heaven (if such a place existed) for me.
Besides the pizza here, the salads and other entrees are also out of this world.
The restaurant is on the smaller side, so it can get packed, but I've never had issues getting a table when walking in. If you live in the neighborhood, this is by far the best choice for take out pizza as well.
I do wish they had a bigger bar section, but that's a personal preference since I usually a) eat alone and b) am a lush.
Good gourmet pizza. My fav is the portobello za. and the warm bacon spinach salad. Standard Todd English atmosphere, I like this place the best out the 3 TE trademarks; Olives, Figs, and Rustic Kitchen.
I also really enjoy walking through this neighborhood.
Figs:
- Thin, crunchy, rustic, tasty, unique ingredients. served on an upside down hot pan!
- Warm, dark, small environment.
- $15-20, pizza, salads, wines.
Yuuuummmm... very tasty, smoky, crunchy pizza servings...great for 2+ ppl.. I've been twice ..planning to go again soon cause i miss it.
I live down the street from Figs and order take out from here often. I love their Boston Red Sox pizza. Delicious!!! I've tried several of their other pizzas and they have all been great. Their mixed green salad is good, but for the price I often find it better to just make one at home myself to save 10 bucks. The heirloom tomato/mozzarella salad was awful when I tried it for the first time a couple weeks ago. The cheese was slimy and gooey. The tomatoes were regular old red tomatoes too- didn't look/taste "heirloom" to me. Don't recommend that one.
The pizza gets cold quickly and they def. taste better when they are hot out of the oven, so if you order take out, get there on time and have everything ready to go when you get home. Once I waited 10 minutes there to wait for the hostess to find someone to ring me out. The pizza was ice cold by the time I got it home.
Pretty good. They have very creative pizzas. I like their figs pizza - flavorful, a little dry, but not in a bad way. My office manager tends to order pizza from here when she orders pizza for our monthly meetings. I've also eaten at the restaurant once and they had other things besides pizza that were good - soup comes to mind.
Hooked on their four cheese pizza. Delicious.
They have this old-school tuscan whatever that might be the best pasta dish I have ever had. And… Read more »
I was a fan of figs pizza since 2003. I always carried out but yesterday we were in the area and I suspected there would be a table and there was. We walked in right behind another family and the waiter told us we had to wait for a table after he immediately seated the first family and there were a few empty tables sitting around. I put my son on a barstool because he is an active three year old and the restaurant is small and my brother tried putting my daughter on the stool next to my son which was covered in water and so that is where my daughter's enthusiasm dropped really low. We apparanetly just had to wait for him to pour water for 2 of the 4 of us because as soon as he did he seated us. Every other restaurant let's you sit while they pour water but whatever. We knew what we wanted to order and my brother went back to the car for a dry change of clothes for my daughter after the waiter did not take our order. We assumed he would ask any minute but he actually waited til my brother returned before taking the order. Both kids were pretty hungry! Thankfully they brought the kids pizzas first. I ordered the fig after changing my mind a few times since we had to wait so long to tell him what we wanted. I suspect either of the first two decisions I made would have been better than the figs with prosciutto. I don;t remember disliking it or any other type of pizza from the carry out but this one arrived looking overloading with figs and little to no sauce or onions or cheese. The figs were not cooked and the balsamic was just splashed over. A total joke. If the waiter would have asked how the food was I would have asked to switch it but since were were just frustrated and hot (no air conditioning, hot summer day, fire oven running) I did my best to eat it. The crust was flavorless and burnt. I wonder if there was a new cook? Whatever. I will not be back. No one even answered the phone when I called at noon just to be sure they were open. I had to call beacon hill to verify the charlestown hours. We ended up stopping off at olives in city square just to use the rest room a few hours later and that was a really friendly atmosphere. Their hostess was on a cell phone but the bartender was very friendly and I wished we had gone there instead. Maybe the air conditioning makes people happier and friendlier, more helpful? It was pretty miserable at figs. I will forever go to California Pizza kitchen in cambridge over figs. My brother did enjoy every bite of his pressed cuban sandwich.
This is more than just pizza!! Excellent pizza with unusual toppings. The best salad around. The specials are amazing!! And good martinis too. GREAT restaurant!!! (The prices are high for pizza --- but it's not usual pizza... much better/different!)
Let's face it: Todd English is quickly becoming the Walt Disney of Restauranteurs. Check out his website and you'll see logos for places you never knew existed (unless you've visited every casino in North America, as Todd as apparently gotten in good with some very shadowy elements).
Not that the Heartthrob of the Hearth doesn't deserve the square footage. He has established himself as a creative and, thankfully, consistant chef/owner over the years since opening Olives. Anyone who remembers enduring the ridiculous lines and the occassional tears over not getting the kitchen seats knows that very few individuals have had such an impact on Boston's food industry.
My concern, when dragging my kids and parents out from the 'burbs last Friday to Figs (his second store after Olives) was that the quality may suffer for lack of focus. I mean, how many kitchens can one man control?
Fear not. Figs is as I remembered. Cramped but comfortable. Dark but homey. The open kitchen shares its energy and aromas with the dining area, and the customers barely need a menu, as a glace to the surrounding tables provides all of the inspiration required to order a fine meal.
The salads are a bit pricey but worth it. We tried four, along with the eggplant caponata. All were hits, but I was especially impressed by the Scicilian/African flavor of the caponata - surpisingly complex. The vinegarette on the fresh greens was also perfectly balanced.
We were 7, so we ordered 4 pizzas: Bianco, Arugula, Bronx Bomber (classic pepperoni) and a 50/50 of the fig/proscuito and fried calamari special.
Let me put it this way: the pepperoni, which was good, was the least impressive. When a bunch of picky Italians try so many flavors and agree that every one of them rated high grades, you're doing something right. And when 12 year old kids eat a fig and proscuito pizza for the first time and are surprised that they love it, you understand that English didn't invent these combinations while stuck in traffic. The thin crust impossibly supports piles of toppings (except the sparse 'roni slices, which may explain our lack of enthusiasm when compared to the others). Bravo!
Service was attentive and professional, which is rarer and rarer in today's world. And while Main Street in Charlestown was not designed for an '05 Expedition, we found a spot right in front.
If you've been to Figs, go back. If you've never ventured, make it a point.
I work in Charlestown and it's an exercise in self restraint to NOT go to Figs for lunch every day. It's just an honestly nice dining experience. The restaurant is small but cozy, warm, and charmingly decorated. The fig and prosciutto flatbread is my favorite and they make a mean caesar salad (finding a good caesar these days is easier said than done.) The service isn't exactly warm and fuzzy, but it'll do. There are a lot of innovative pizza restaurants around town, but Figs trounces them all without hurting your wallet too much in the process.
Love their pizza. Their namesake fig and prosciutto pizza is delectable. If you get half of that on the pizza and have their portobello mushroom on the other half, you get the perfect pizza. The sweet and salty of the fig side balances out the savory of the mushroom. I've also had their calamari and arugula pizza, which is good though maybe nothing to write home about. If you order late enough, they provide you with enough focaccia bread to start your own bakery.
WOOO EEEE This place man.. Friggin' Amazing.. The pizza is superb and the variety is out of this world. Todd English owns this restaurant and you can tell he puts a lot of effort into his unique variety of dishes. Amazing use of fresh and high end ingredients. Also they deliver if you live in the area. But not a bad place to go and grab a pizza to take it home. A++ Go Todd
Overall my experience at Figs was good. The waitstaff was incredibly polite and attentive but I found the atmosphere to be lacking a bit. I thought the IKEAish photos and paintings on the walls were a little lame and the seating was very snug. Prices were fair dessert was delicious. I recommend the chocolate chip cookie sandwich with strawberry sauce. YUM. Also their fried calamari was cooked to perfection- the breading was light and it arrived hot and crispy to our table. Only complaint was that there was too much sauce drizzled on top. We are going to be sure to ask for it on the side next time. Pizza was good although a tad on the greasy side. I will definitely go back to Figs!
A nice little restaurant that has some really tasty pizza. But don't look past the other items on the menu too. I've had some pasta there that was as good as you would find in the north end.
2 Large Cheese Pizzas for…
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton
Good Pizza at a Good Price
Medford, MA
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Category: Restaurants
Neighborhood: Charlestown
Category: Restaurants
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My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
