Ernesto's Pizza

"A North End staple. Ernesto’s has been around for generations and has stayed around thanks to the consistency of their pizza. Known for having the biggest slice in Boston, when a “slice” is ordered at Ernesto’s, customers are given the equivalent of two large slices — or a quarter of a whole pie. A fan-favorite is the genius pairing of ricotta with eggplant and broccoli, which contrasts nicely with the unctuous cheese." - Nathan Tavares, Tommy Ranucci, Eater Staff

"Ernesto’s in the North End likes to say that it has the biggest slices in Boston, as each one is one-fourth the size of an extra large pizza. In reality, what you get when you order one slice is...two slices, which, sure, is technically one-fourth of a pizza, but some of the fun is taken out of eating a giant slice of pizza when it’s not actually a giant slice of pizza. Nevertheless, this is a lot of food for just $4-$5 depending on toppings, and if you top it off with a pastry from a spot around the corner on Hanover, you’ll have a great North End meal for under $10." - dan secatore

"With slices roughly the size of a roadmap (remember roadmaps?) this slice joint on Salem is the neighborhood’s best drunk pizza spot. Thankfully, the pizza is also plenty good (if overwhelming) when you’re sober, too." - dan secatore

"Ernesto’s is one of the best slice joints in the city. Get a slice of pepperoni (note: one slice is actually two here, so order conservatively). There’s also a location in Somerville’s Assembly Row. Ernesto’s is open for takeout and delivery." - Terrence Doyle

"Every city needs a slice joint where the slices are far too big for any rational person to eat, but always get eaten anyway. In Boston, that place is Ernesto’s on Salem Street." - Dan Secatore