Boston has its own pizza identity: South Shore bar pizza with its crispy, lacy edge and Greek-style pizzerias that have fed generations. Plus a growing artisan scene challenging tradition.
South Shore Bar Pizza
Lynwood Cafe
$ • Randolph
The bar pizza standard. Thin, crispy, cupped pepperoni perfection.
Cape Cod Cafe
$ • Brockton
Since 1948. The original South Shore bar pizza institution.
Town Spa
$ • Stoughton
Legendary bar pizza with a passionate following.
Boston Classics
Santarpio's Pizza
$ • East Boston
Since 1903. No-frills, cash only, and absolutely legendary.
Regina Pizzeria
$$ • North End
Since 1926. The brick-oven original (skip the mall locations).
Galleria Umberto
$ • North End
Sicilian slices until they sell out. Cash only, usually gone by 2pm.
Modern & Artisan
Area Four
$$ • Cambridge
Wood-fired with creative toppings. The bacon onion is beloved.
Pastoral Pizza
$$ • Fort Point
Detroit-style in the Seaport. Excellent crust and local toppings.
Otto Pizza
$ • Multiple Locations
Maine-born chain with creative slices. Butternut squash pie is a hit.
Pro Tip: South Shore bar pizza is a Massachusetts institution—worth the drive south of Boston. Go to Lynwood Cafe on a weeknight to avoid the wait.