Bambolina

Came here with a friend and boy am I glad I did, the pizza was perfect. It was perfectly cooked and the taste was authentic. It's the best that I've tried so far during my trip up north. It will get pricey if more toppings are added but I think it will be worth the price. Service was friendly and fast and the atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Salem Massachusetts, you probably won't be disappointed.

Very cute place with phenomenal food. Nicole gave us great service and guided me through the sake list to pick a good drink. I can’t recommend this place enough. The beet salad was top tier!

We went in for the pizza, only then we realized this is also an asian place. Honestly did not entirely understand that and if I had known in advance we would probably skip. That said, what we had was actually quite good. The pizza is not exactly Neopoltian, but was nice nontheless. Didn't feel the artichoke was the star of the pizza like I expected it too, but good overall. The pasta was tasty - the sauce a bit too heavy, the noodles themselves were very good. Someone in the kitchen knows its way with dough!

We had the spicy ramen and a Forrest mushroom pizza, both were delicious. Our waiter was very friendly. Quiet atmosphere. It was our first time here and will definitely be back again when we visit Salem.

Pizza and ramen at the same location? Try Bambolina and Kokeshi! We originally came here to get ramen, however, the pizza smelled so good so we had to try some. We’re skeptical about a restaurant that specializes in two distinct cuisines, however, we’re pleasantly surprised. We got Colonel Sander’s ramen and margeritha pizza. Both were tasty! We liked the generous toppings on the ramen. Perhaps personal preference, I thought the broth could be a little less salty. We liked the well done and thin crust pizza. Highly recommend to eat the pizza at the restaurant, instead of take out to prevent the crust getting soggy.

Overall very good experience. Good atmosphere with music but low enough that having a conversation is totally doable. The pizza was great! We had 3 but I only took the photos of the sausage pizza & one with prosciutto & blue cheese that apparently they only for this month. We also had a sangria pitcher 👌🏻

Delicious Neapolitan pizza. We went to Italy last year and this took us back. Our server Dylan was quick and professional.

Excellent I’m not sure about the Italian side of the menu, but the ramen was excellent. My daughter didn’t want hers to be spicy so our server went out of his way to put it on the side. The service made us feel cared for. The ambience was comfortable and modern. All around, I would Absolutely recommend to everyone!

I've been to Bambolina a few times and have always really enjoyed it. It's in a great location with a warm vibe and friendly service. My most recent visit was on a Sunday night a few months ago and it was fairly busy. Not packed but still lively. We loved the salad. It was absolutely delicious and I don't think I've ever seen my boyfriend eat that many greens. I'm glad my friends were willing to split pizzas. The artichoke and arugula pizza was my favorite, though everyone enjoyed everything. I've gotten pepperoni in the past and liked that as well. The pizza is just great here. Drinks were good too. Bambolina is also good because they've combined with Kokeshi, another favorite, so if your group is craving different things, Bambolina will work well. Though I miss the old Kokeshi space. Pastas are next on my to-try list here and I'm to return soon.

I came to Salem like many others to celebrate autumn, and when we got hungry, we decided to try Bambolina after seeing its great Yelp reviews. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! Hanna was our waitress, and she was absolutely fantastic--such a great personality and super helpful. She recommended the sausage pizza, and I'm so glad we took her advice because it was delicious! As a bit of a pizza snob, I can confidently say this pizza rivals, and maybe even tops, some of the best in NYC. Highly recommend Bambolina for great food and an awesome staff!

This was my first time at Bambalina and we went for lunch. On the positive side, service was very good- quick and super nice server- and the pizza was good. On the "con" side, the price of drinks was scandalous ($14 for a glass of wine, no bottle of wine under $48), the pizza toppings were scarce, and the Alfredo sauce was super heavy. The decor/ size/ ambience were good and the location is of course amazing, which is probably what's driving the prices. I don't think I will go back.

Got take out and was confused at first by the Asian and Italian menu combo. Went with a couple Italian dishes and the pasta didn't disappoint. A good amount of beef in the sauce and the pasta was well cooked. The pizza was ok, kind of soft and floppy. I tossed it in the air fryer for a few minutes and it got better.

I was there today and after being seated outside for over 20 minutes, no one came over to take my drink order never-mind dinner order. The restaurant was extremely dead. A couple next to us got up and walked away , it was pretty sad. I decided to go in and ask to speak to the manager and the woman I was speaking to who was folding pizza boxes said I can speak to the gentleman in front of her he is the acting manager at this time who was also folding pizza boxes. At this point I said you have no staff outside waiting on the 2 tables that had customers, us being one of them. He at this point stated can I help you I then said no we are choosing to take our business elsewhere to have a better experience. I then said you as a manager should be out there making sure all customers are being waited on considering it's a busy time if the year for them. October in Salem well if you know you know. So we ended up at Turners seafood which was packed and a sit we were seated right away and the manger came around to see how our experience is and if we needed anything. I will never recommend this business to anyone but definitely go to Turners if you want great food and service. I have uploaded our food from Turners below.

This was the 3rd place in Salem we tried that was honestly just meh that we had originally heard great things about. We came in around 7pm with only 2 of us, there were a few ppl seated on the patio and even fewer on the inside so we were immediately seated. However, after being seated it took almost 20mins for a waitress to approach us yet she was standing at the bar talking with other servers the whole time and didn't come to our table until we asked the host to please send someone to us. We ordered drinks to start, and she corrected us on the name of the drinks and we were confused trying to make sure we ordered the correct thing she apologized and said never mind she just pronounces things differently which isn't a problem at all it's just how she made it seem like we were ordering something that wasn't on the menu. We each ordered pizza and an app after and they were all just ok, the bottoms of the pizza were burnt and everything was VERY salty. I would not return if we revisited to be completely honest.

I stumbled upon this restaurant while exploring the historic Salem area. I was originally looking for Kokeshi ramen and as it turns out, Bambolina and Kokeshi are the same restaurant, just serving different cuisines. I had seen Bambolina on Yelp with good reviews so I thought I'd try it out instead of Kokeshi. I ordered the sausage pizza, while my girlfriend ordered a ramen dish. The ramen came out in about 15 minutes, and my pizza was still missing. I went ahead and told my girlfriend to start on the ramen since we didn't want it getting cold while waiting for my pizza. We knew it would probably take a little longer than the ramen to come to our table, however the wait got more ridiculous as time went by. I kid you not, my girlfriend finished her entire bowl of ramen before my pizza even came out- probably about 30-35 mins from ordering. The pizza itself was okay. Exactly what I expected. Nothing more, nothing less, which was fine, apart from the wait. When we were finished eating, I gave my card to my waiter. I'm not sure what was going on, but they must have had my card for another 30 minutes with no explanation or update. I was worried they might take my card information with the amount of time they had it, but I didn't see any other suspicious charges. Overall, would not recommend solely due to the wait time of my pizza. It was apparent we weren't the only table with this issue. At least two other tables were waiting 30 plus minutes for their pizza to come out. There was so much to explore in Salem and I feel like waiting around for an average pizza took away from that.

Visiting this wonderful little restaurant on its busiest day of the year doesn't necessarily do it justice. On such a nice day, it is easy to choose dining the outside dining area and enjoy a well made old fashioned while waiting for one of their wonderfully made pizzas to arrive. Everything about their pizzas is great, using the freshest ingredients, including high quality cheese makes dining here a treat. Cheers!

The pizza is FANTASTIC. Been coming here annually since they opened (we visit Salem once a year). We tried the Asian part of the menu and it was good but the pizza crust and all the ingredients are just spectacular

What a fantastic place for lunch! We ordered the Margherita pizza with sausage. It was excellent. We devoured every bite. We shouldn't have had dessert, but the cannolis sounded divine. And they were - 3 minis with fresh strawberries and blueberries on the side. I ate every one! The place has good music - jazzy and upbeat. The gentleman who showed us to our table and took our orders was friendly, enthusiastic, and charming. We truly enjoyed our lunch time experience here! P. S. They have unisex bathrooms. Also love the artwork on the way.

We stopped in as we were driving through town, and HOLY SMOKES this place is amazing!! I was craving pizza and he was craving udon; it must have been some witchcraft magic that this place happened to be around the corner from where we parked. We demolished the tuna tartare before I got a photo, and my forest mushroom pizza is one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten! I'm not always one for udon, but I could have eaten all of my husband's food too. The beer and cider selection was on point too. Basically, now we want to go back to Salem not just for the witches, but so we can eat here again!!

Delicious! They have gluten free crust, gluten free ramen, and rice dishes. I had the gf ramen and they made the broth special for me. I was with 2 other people who got 2 different regular ramen and they loved them too. We got mocktails and they had insane flavor. All employees were super nice especially Marijana our waitress. Love this place, will be back!

I'm going to assume there was a little pre-service puff, puff, give the evening we dined there. We ordered two drinks, one salad with no red onion and one pie. Our salad, no red onion came with lots of red onion and enough dressing that it actually pooled on the plate. We ate around the red onion and left it to the side. The waiter commented, "No red onion, huh?" We still don't know if that was his acknowledgement that the kitchen messed up or his commentary on our preferences. We will never know. Our pie was ok but 1/2 was burnt on the bottom and you get 4 pieces of very thin soppressata. Our drinks never showed.

My friend and I split the artichoke and arugula pizza while visiting Salem. It was great! I'm allergic to eggs and the server was able to answer all of my questions about the pizza easily. Very cute spot with quick service!

The capricciosa pizza (19.5$) had nice flavor and interesting toppings, but the crust was soggy. Not a success. The caprese (21$) was three slices of tomato and cheese, with a swirl of pesto. Vastly overpriced. I'd order from the ramen menu instead.

Folks, this is the REAL DEAL.... the red sauce for most of their apps and base of pizza is hands down the best in Boston!!! Come here, Burrata, mushroom pizza!! AWESOME!'

I picked this place out ahead of my trip to Salem because of the reviews and it was even better than I expected! I ordered the Forest Mushroom Pizza and I loved it! It really hit the spot after a 2-hour walking tour. My partner got the Margherita Pizza, which he enjoyed as well. Fast and helpful servers, clean bathroom, nicely decorated. It was a nice surprise. I'd love to come here again.

Very cool looking restaurant with ok pizza. Coming from NJ/NY we set the bar way high. Drinks were great, service was very friendly and the place doesn't have the tourist vibe. Next time we visit Salem will definitely stop by for a nightcap.

Best pizza in the area, hands down. Its truly Neapolitan style and they have the proper oven to do so. The hot pepper and peporoni and the soppressata are incredible. Simply perfect.

This place served me some of the best pizza I've ever had, the dough and sauce was so fresh and it is what really stands out. Highly recommend, can't speak for other dishes but excited to come back when we visit Salem

Great service and amazing food. My mom loves their ramen soup. Perfectly located in the heart of Salem, MA.

So the service here definitely deserves a 5/5, they were really nice and all. The store was clean and big. BUT I order a raman which is REALLY SALTY. Like I literally can't take it, it felt like they accidentally put 600 jars of salt in it. But all the other food like pasta was good.

The food is most impressive at Bambolina and is deserving of high praise! We came here while visiting Salem based on recommendation and left impressed. However the servers come across and inexperienced and left a little something to be desired. Luckily for the chef at Bambolina, the food is so excellent that we were willing to overlook this flaw. On arrival we opted for indoor seating to avoid a lengthy wait. If you want outdoor seating, plan to wait or call ahead. Once seated and happily sipping a tasty red sangria we decided to do the burrata appetizer and the margarita pizza. After a considerable wait both the pizza and appetizer were served simultaneously. The server was apologetic but this is just a major no. I prefer an entree not go cold while I'm working on my appetizer. The server also never checked on us once during the meal and we needed extra napkins. We ended up grabbing napkins off an unoccupied table. Good news. The burrata was one of the best plates I've had in a lot time. The tomatoes were ripe and flavorful and served atop a divine pesto. The pizza was also a win. San marzano tomatoes make the best tomato sauce with their pleasant sweetness. The crust was nicely done as well. We polished both plates off easily. Because we like sweet endings we opted for a tiramisu and cannoli plate. Definitely finishing on a high note. Both desserts boasted creamy mascarpone and were a kiss of sweetness without being too heavy. I'd love to dine in again but at these prices, servers need to up their game. We had to hunt down our server just to get our check 15 minutes after we finished dessert. But with food this good, it's hard to knock 'em too much.

Bambolina is a beautiful restaurant in downtown Salem that is connected to Kokeshi, a ramen restaurant. We came in to find a 20-30 min wait, and we were finally seated at a comfortable seat in the back. Service was very slow, it took 2 hours for a feta appetizer and 2 pizzas, which would be more tolerable if we were only meeting for dinner, but we had spent all day together. The feta appetizer was distinguished and better than I expected, but it was weird to eat it alone with no bread, so we added pizza bread to it. I think some bread should be included with the feta appetizer, which has notes of lavender, lemon and chili peppers (it's better than it sounds). We both enjoyed our pizzas, but I would have added some oregano and garlic or something. I don't know why pizza places make their sauce so bland now, but it was a decent amount. It's decent, not bad, but I expected more from past reviews and photos. Ambience: 4.5/5 Food: 4/5 Drinks: 3.5/5 Service: 2.5/5 (slow + busy) Bambolina: 3.6/5

YUM! So good I tried to make it back but they weren't open. Food was great, sangria, pizza, pasta, so good. Friendly service to and no wait, would definitely recommend!

Conveniently located next to a popular landmark, I was happy to stop by Bambolina after our tour! We came in for a party of four on a weekday at 2 PM. There was not a lot of people but I can imagine it being crowded on a weekend or during rush hours. I was confused about whether or not this was a pizza shop or a noodle shop, but they serve both in one space! The people around us were eating both. The selection of pizzas are unique. We got the peace and blue, forest mushroom, Hot pepper and pepperoni, and a garden salad that was bigger than my head. The pizzas were a bit small though; this is definitely an artisinal pizza place at $18 for small pizzas. Personally I think you can order one pizza per person. Although there was truffle oil on the white sauce pizza, the flavor was not very pronounced, although I loved the texture of the mushrooms. The blue cheese in the pizza was not super strong, which I liked since some of my family was unsure of the possibly strong smell. The hot pepper and pepperoni was just as delicious as we thought it would be, although I wish there was more meat. I love pepperoni, especially when it curls up. Overall, we got pizzas with three different sauces and I think getting several to share is the way to go here. The salad was refreshing and exactly what we needed after a trip full of meat and carbs. I'd totally order this again. Customer service was good and everything was clean. I really think this shop is a staple to the area. I thought it was also cute that they give you a postcard for feedback afterwards.

Traveling from Tennessee and boy am I impressed with both of the items my fiancée and I got. The pizza itself was life, form the tomato to the cheese, to the delicious pepperoni Let's talk about the pasta next.... It's simple, come and eat it. Now. Lol You won't regret it.

Beautiful decor, really good food, and great service. We casually walked into Bambolina on a Friday afternoon after seeing their menu outside and drooling all over it. Okay, just kidding on the drooling part, but everything looked so good. The menu was extensive -- pizzas, pastas, and lots of antipasti. It was a group of four of us and combined we tried the pastas and pizzas. The pizzas were more on the thinner side but my friends really enjoyed it. They can also be made gluten-free if you ask! I ordered the fettuccine bolognese and my other friend ordered the mushroom fettuccine. They were both good, but the mushroom fettuccine was just so much more delicious and creamy. The sauce in the fettuccine bolognese was too much so it hid the flavors of the braised beef short rib. All in all, I like this place for a casual lunch and would return again during my visits to Salem.

Pizza, Asian? Crazy right? What a wonderful find! My husband being a vegetarian was able to find something here and we were able to enjoy a delicious, hot pepperoni pizza. Crazy twist on the caesars salad! Warm and cozy atmosphere, great food friendly staff. Couldn't ask for more

Loved the pizza. We stopped in when visiting Salem and loved the food. Definitely order the mushroom truffle pizza.

Food was good, mice were not. My wife and I were dining at Bambolina Friday night. We thought the food was good and remarked we should come more often, but...then we saw the mice. Not one mouse, but multiple mice. The first one I saw darted across the top of the booth where my wife was seated, right behind her head. We then began to notice at least two other mice running and loitering on other seat backs. We spoke to the manager, who assured us that their kitchen was clean and all Salem restaurants have mice. To which I responded, I have been dining in Salem for over 10 years and tonight is the first time I have seen a mouse, let alone mice, in the dining area in clear and close view of patrons. We felt the conversation was handled poorly and with little justification. At this point we informed her we were not comfortable eating there and she refused to offer any type of remedy for the situation. I had consumed about 2/3 of my meal and my wife had hardly touched hers. During this conversation, the mice were still very much visible, running around, and not hiding. If these mice are so bold and fearless in the dining area, I can only imagine what it's like in the kitchen. We left disgusted and dismayed that not only did the manager not offer any type of remedy, she expected full payment for our off-putting (and unfinished eating!) experience. After we left, we walked past the main dining window, where we saw two mice in their front window. Bambolina's food is good, but we can not look past the off putting experience, and the management's response. We are longtime Salem residents, but cannot in good conscience return or recommend this restaurant to others.

I'm a huge fan of grilled Caesar's And this one didn't disappoint. The Croutons on it were literally the best croutons I've ever had. I also had a pizza and had camelized pearl onions on it which was unique and delicious. It also had really good crust! I'd recommend going here.

Had high hopes but A tad underwhelming... Pizza was a little flabby. I asked for well done and the server seemed insulted. Also Pricey

The food here is great! Italian and Asian fusion. Their specialty includes house made pizza, pasta and noodle. We tasted noodle mainly and it is great

Love this spot. Would recommend. My favorite was the Beef & Blues pizza ($17, 11" personal pizza). Made with 00 flour and baked in a 925 wood fired oven, the Gorgonzola, caramelized pearl onion, beef, drizzled with honey lent itself to a beautiful sweet savory flavor kick! The thin crust was soft and flavorful near the toppings and doughy and crisp near the crust. One of the most flavorful pizza's with a perfect crust I've ever had. The waiter's favorite was the Truffle Mushroom pizza ($17, 11" pizza). In my opinion the Beef & Blues was better because it encompassed more flavors in each bite. The Truffle mushroom however was Smokey, strong truffle bites and was topped with soft mushrooms. Waiter was extremely kind & constantly topped off her water the moment we finished. Lovely spot.

In town for a few days and we ended up eating here twice it was that good! An unexpected combination of Italian and Korean foods. We had a few different pizzas, ramen, salad and pork bao buns. Absolutely outstanding. The ambiance and staff were perfect. Highly recommend!

Tuna Carpaccio with arugula salad was exquisite, I'm already planning my trip back to get it again. My friend got the vegetarian ramen and I tried some, strong ginger and miso flavor and not too spicy that it burns, well balanced. My partner got a margarita pizza, exactly as expected for a good wood fired pizza, crispy, black stuff on the bottom, good amount of cheese, sauce tasted fresh, amazing. Cute atmosphere, between fancy and casual, had outdoor seating, good quick service from our server. Can't wait to come back!

Our customer service was AMAZING!!!!!! Our sever was sooooo freaking awesome! Always checking up on us and offering us peppers, cheese, sauces, napkins, the whole works! The beer was delicious and the forrest mushroom pizza was sooooooooo good! Definitely recommend!!! Extra Kudos to our server!!!! He made our trip so awesome!!!!!

Went to Bambolina after striking out trying to find Kokeshi. Lo and behold, we sit down and find out Kokeshi has been moved inside of Bambolina. We actually preferred the pizza from Bambolina over the ramen that we ordered from the Kokeshi side. The pizza had a good flavor, except for the over-charred portion. Even with the over char, I would get that pizza again. It was decent enough that I would try some of their other items. Also not every day that I get salami on a pizza.

We started with a glass of red sangria (is there any other way to start!), then ordered the caprese salad and topped it off with a sausage pizza. The caprese salad was tasty and plenty enough for us to share, and the woodfired sausage pizza was spot on good (not as good as mine, but it was good). They offered indoor and outdoor seating and service was good. Give is a try. We enjoyed everything.

Service is great, short rib pasta amazing and the sangrias were the bomb!! Loved visiting during Halloween weekend, would recommend a reservation!

Great artisan pizza! The gluten free was over cooked, but I didn't complain. I was really hungry. ($4 more for the GF crust) My friends said their pizzas were great! Fairly busy place, decent sized dining room. The server was really nice, & informative. Had some pickled veggies that were good. They offer so many other types of things, I can't imagine anyone not finding something delicious!!

The hubby and I were craving a delicious meal after driving from Central CT to Salem, MA to move our daughter into her new apartment. After a very long day, we decided to stop into Bambolina for Italian, but quickly realized Kokeshi was another restaurant that occupied the same space. We were in luck, because we were starving and were able to partake in two cuisines we love, Italian and Asian! The restaurant has an industrial yet cozy vibe and felt very welcoming. We were seated immediately, despite the place being busy and bustling. Water and drinks were offered when we sat down, which was especially welcomed by the famished duo. We ordered a little bit of everything off of the menu and every last bite was simply delicious: Chicken and Lemongrass Dumplings (tasty, sweet and savory) Caprese Salad (simply divine heirloom tomatoes, the freshest ricotta and mozzarella cheeses and I loved the addition of the crispy garlic!) Sausage Pizza (perfectly wood fired, thin crust pizza with delicious dough and toppings) Back Alley Ramen (as a ramen snob, the noodles were the perfect texture with just right chewiness, all of the meat was so tasty and the broth was full of depth and flavor) Mushroom Fettucine with Chicken (the flavor profile was simply amazing!) Tiramisu (just order it!) We had excellent service from Barbara W. from start to finish and we left with nice full bellies for our two plus hour ride back to CT. Thank you for a delicious and delightful experience! We will definitely be back again!

The best pizza between NY and Freeport ME. What else is there to say?!................

Superb! The food was fire and the staff was diligent! The whole restaurant was comfy and cute. Thanks for a great lunch!

Pasta mussels and shrimp was ok a bit over cooked and a bit spicy for someone who likes mild sauce but food was good. Better then a lot of other places and great kart they have two different menus and can order both at same time so Italian and ramen how loose.

This place is great. The interior is decorated nicely and the staff was friendly. I ordered a local IPA and a couple pizzas for the three of us. It was a bit of a wait for the pizza but I just ordered another beer for the wait :-) the margarita and also the sausage pizzas were really great. Perfect wood fired pizza flavor and texture.

The best brick oven pizza in Salem. We are from New York and even this competed with our New York pies. I also ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend if you're in Salem. Great outdoor dining with a Front row to all the festivities. our waiter was great as well. Terrific service. a must visit!

Delicious pizza and homemade lemonade plus home brewed iced black tea, casual vibe, friendly staff means we will return here. The hosts and servers were quite young but all very attentive and accommodating. From the minute we walked in they wanted to take care of our group & give us a good table so they kindly asked us to wait a few minutes while they cleaned & set up a larger table than one that was already set up. They hopped around and did everything quickly and happily. (That "can-do" attitude is missing from many places.) Our server was prompt, friendly and got our special requests exactly right. My friend and I had the daily special, roasted eggplant pizza (with homemade marinara) with added mushrooms; another friend got the mushroom pizza (white) with added sausage. The crust was so crispy and chewy and tasty that I ate most of it. Usually I only nibble crust & eat the toppings. So often pizza crust is the wrong texture and flavorless--not here! The toppings were generous and fresh. The dining area is open and airy with large open windows. It was too hot to sit outside but inside was comfortably cool. Good beer & wine selection plus yum cocktails. Awesome homemade dessert list with homemade gelato including blueberry gelato and strawberry shortcake gelato! Next time we'll save room for the sweets. The bathrooms were very clean and nice.