da LaPosta
Italian restaurant · Newton ·
Artisanal wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, Italian wines
Artisanal wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, Italian wines
"Price: $$ Newton’s da LaPosta, a past “Best Pizza” winner at the Boston Pizza Festival, boasts meticulously crafted pizzas. Run by internationally recognized pizzaiolo Mario LaPosta, the pizzeria could keep up with any hole-in-the-wall favorite in Naples. Try out varieties like a classic spread of mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil, or a seasonal specialty like grilled ramps or summer corn. Know before you go: LaPosta takes the dough-making process extremely seriously. He uses a naturally leavened sourdough that is made from a seven-year-old starter and a proprietary flour blend from Central Milling in Utah. Once the dough is mixed and rolled, LaPosta ferments it for at least eight to 12 hours." - Erika Adams
"This unfussy Naples-style pizzeria is new to Newton, but the airy sourdough crust and excellent wine-by-the-glass and cocktail list (with an interesting Negroni flight) have our attention. The specialty pizzas are what you should focus on, especially the Tartufo with squash blossoms, mozzarella, pecorino, and prosciutto. Da LaPosta is also our ideal spot for an easy, but impressive, night out with parents or a date." - tanya edwards, catherine smart
"Da LaPosta’s dining room is bustling, noisy, and inviting. Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza is the star of the show here. No surprise, since chef and owner Mario LaPosta spent years learning to make pizza in Rome and Campania. The rest of the menu is delicious, too, like the eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti alla carbonara. We suggest ordering a bit too much to ensure leftovers the next day." - Carolyn Grillo
"“Da LaPosta in Newton is our favorite pizza night out. It is a beautiful neighborhood restaurant with a wood-fired oven, great wines by the glass, and excellent food. Everything is delicious, and chef Mario’s eggplant caponata is to die for.” — Patricia Estorino" - Erika Adams
"A delightful surprise, da LaPosta opened quietly in late 2021 and launched a new bar program this summer; the tomato water martini I had on a September visit still lives rent-free in my head, and I loved the off-menu gnocco fritto (fried dough) with speck and truffles as well as the wood-fired pizza." - Erika Adams