Galleria Umberto

Pizza restaurant · North End

14

@eater

"Galleria Umberto is open from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and you should get there as early as you can — if you don’t, you risk missing out on both the arancini and the pizza. (I once waited in line for 20 minutes only to be cut as I approached the counter by a guy who was leading a pizza tour group of 25 hungry Europeans. They ordered the last of the arancini and the last of the pizza, and my afternoon was ruined. Don’t let this happen to you; get there early.) The arancini, or fried rice ball, is stuffed with beef and cheese and peas and is the best version of the thing I’ve eaten outside of Italy. The pizza is square-cut, typical of the sheet pan pizza of Sicily or so many Italian grandmothers, and it is topped with sauce and cheese only. The sauce is slightly sweet, and the cheese blisters slightly in the oven. I write about this place a lot; I do so for a reason. —TBD" - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Terrence Doyle, Dana Hatic

The Best Dishes the Eater Boston Team Ate in 2019

289 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02113 Get directions

@galleriaumberto

14 Postcards

See full details

More Places For You

Shōjō Boston

Asian restaurant · Chinatown

This trendy late-night gastropub buzzes with vibrant murals and a cool vibe while serving up inventive modern Asian dishes and unique cocktails.

16 Postcards

Griddler's Burgers and Dogs

Hamburger restaurant · Beacon Hill

This modern counter-serve establishment serves classic fast-food fare like burgers & hot dogs.

1 Postcard

Carrie Nation Cocktail Club

Cocktail bar · Downtown

Step into Carrie Nation, where the swanky 1920s vibe meets happy hour oysters and lively drag brunches, making it the perfect spot for drinks and good times.

7 Postcards

Neptune Oyster

Seafood restaurant · North End

At this cozy North End gem, Neptune Oyster serves up some of Boston's best oysters and a famously decadent lobster roll that’s worth every minute of the wait.

34 Postcards

Pazza on Porter

Italian restaurant · East Boston

Pazza on Porter is a vibrant Italian eatery where homemade pasta and lively atmosphere meet, making it the perfect spot for dining and cocktails in East Boston.

7 Postcards

Ernesto's Pizza

Pizza restaurant · North End

Ernesto’s serves colossal pizza slices that are practically a meal in themselves, drawing locals and visitors alike to this North End gem.

5 Postcards

Fool's Errand

Bar · Fenway

Fool's Errand is a chic, standing-room-only cocktail bar in Fenway, serving inventive drinks and elevated pub snacks in a vibrant, retro atmosphere.

14 Postcards

Democracy Brewing

Brewpub · Downtown

Democracy Brewing offers a cozy, historic vibe paired with housemade beers, delicious bites, and a community-first spirit in Downtown Boston.

9 Postcards

75 Chestnut

American restaurant · Beacon Hill

Nestled in charming Beacon Hill, 75 Chestnut offers a cozy escape with a diverse menu featuring American classics, seafood delights, and inviting cocktails.

3 Postcards

Shore Leave

Sushi restaurant · South End

Shore Leave is a vibrant underground tiki bar in Boston's South End, serving creative Asian-inspired bites alongside imaginative cocktails in a lively, tropical setting.

22 Postcards