Santarpio's Pizza - East Boston, MA

Arriving on battered metal trays carried by a staff of take-no-prisoners waitresses (who are as efficient as they are brusque), Santarpio's thin-crust pizzas are a joy. The outer rim is a balance of bready crunch and chew, featuring an occasional blistered-black spot from the oven; and while the inside of the circle tends to soften and become unwieldy under a lot of toppings – leading to the heartbreak of cheese slippage – even the flexible part of the crust has a taste that makes you want to keep on eating, then ordering more.

90% Approval Rating (21 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

bar-b-q sausage ($8.00)

garlic pizza ($10.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"Bostonians know Santarpio’s as the city’s premier pizza place. We concur. Arriving on battered metal trays carried by a staff of take-no-prisoners waitresses (who are as efficient as they are brusque), this kitchen’s thin-crusted pies are a joy to eat. The outer rim ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

12/9/2000 - Michael Stern, $12

Map & Directions

111 Chelsea St. (at Porter St.), East Boston, MA
617-567-9871

http://santarpiospizza.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Late Night
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	Yes
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"This cheese, sausage and garlic pizza has a nice little kick to it."
buffetbuster

"Skewered lamb cooks over coals at the front of the bar room."
Michael Stern

"A bar-b-q combo plate: pork sausage and lamb chunks with hot cherry peppers and a length of Italian bread. Beer is not included in the price, but is highly recommended."
Michael Stern

"A superb Neapolitan crust, teetering on burnt at its edges, crisp enough to audibly crunch when bitten. This one has cheese, mushrooms and onions."
Michael Stern

"At the end of the tunnel that leads to Logan Airport, Santarpio's is a hang-out for locals and a destination restaurant for pizza lovers."
Michael Stern

"This huge billboard on top of Santarpio's is easily visible to motorists on the highway and presumably, pilots landing at nearby Logan airport."
buffetbuster