Si Cara

Life is short. F….it up! Family, Flavor, Friends Always searching for the best pie stumbled upon this place. Quick to cook high heat stone oven pizza. This place uses a nice sourdough They are particular in crafting the pie and watching it in the flame to just give it a nice crisp and touch of heat . From the first bite you can taste the fresh ingredients very balanced taste allows you to feel the texture and flavor. What really stands out for these pies is the crust. The crust is like a fresh warm loaf of artisan sourdough bread.. oh and don’t forget the garlic infused olive oil . This oil is definitely not to be missed savor it as you would a fine wine. For those you have read my other pizza reviews this one is Top 2 for this type of pie. I recommend the mushroom-the leek Kimchi definitely makes the difference.

I had a wonderful experience at Si Cara a few weeks ago. We made a reservation for 7:45 and had to wait a bit for our table to be ready. We were sitting right in front of the kitchen so enjoyed watching the pizzas and other oven-fired dishes going in and out of the pizza oven. Everything we had was delicious, but the oven-baked clams were everyone's favorite dish. The clams were perfectly cooked and the seafood flavor was poignant and delicious. The chewy bread sopped up the soup perfectly. This is a must-get. Our pizzas were delicious -- by the time we got to them, we had already had 2 iterations of the pizza dough, but it was still a pretty perfect pairing. The toppings are minimal (very little shrimp on the shrimp pizza) but each one was delicious. I don't know where else I could get a shrimp cauliflower salsa verde pizza, but it works surprisingly well. The pizza dough is light and chewy, and seems to be made from sourdough as it's a bit sour. I also really enjoyed everything else. The broccoli was a cold dish with a smoky char and creamy but light green goddess sauce, and the white bean dip hit the spot. We also really enjoyed our drink (Love Island), which had sweet and fruity flavors. The garlic bread wasn't a must-get -- it was more butter than anything else, and is the same bread as the pizza. I did happen to have the garlic bread again at a pop-up event, and that one had more cheese and was more enjoyable. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience here and could definitely see myself returning, if only for the clams!

Went around 8pm on Friday. The seating is tight. It was very loud there. Food was just not good at all imo. We got mushroom pizza, hot honey chicken, and margherita. Mushroom was pretty bland and burnt. My friend and I were coughing cuz it kept getting us in the throat. Margherita was ok but just not worth the price at all. All their pizzas are very thin. The crust looks inflated but the actual slice is small as hell. Hot honey chicken was decent but totally not worth the price whatsoever. I went out of this restaurant hungry lol

Really great service and creative flavors, but maybe 1/3 of the pizza had cheese and the rest did not, and the largest size, $22, has only four small slices. I know it’s artisanal pizza, but that’s ridiculous. The crust is good, I just wouldn’t spend $9 on one slice, or $20+ on four. The hot chicken one was good. I really didn’t like the lemon broccoli and ricotta. I think the reality is: if the flavor combo doesn’t sound good, it probably isn’t.

Best eggplant I’ve ever had. Thin, crispy. Loaded with mozzarella. Awesome homemade sauce. And the bread was delicious, too. Portion was extremely generous and less than $15! Cool little spot in Cambridge that I hope to go back to someday.

I went to the Si Cara Pizza Bar spot at the esplanade and the atmosphere is very relaxing and laid back. The scenery of the esplanade complimented and matched the vibes extremely well. The workers for Si Cara were extremely kind and answered any questions that were asked. They were quick with the orders and worked fast to get the food out. The pizza is delicious! The crust was charred perfectly while the middle remained a nice cooked doughy taste. The flavoring was on point and mixed very well. I would definitely recommend coming to the esplanade and visiting Si Cara! 10/10 recommend, go try it!!

I’ve been to Italy and have eaten at some of the best pizzerias there and Si Cara is equal for their traditional toppings. This is Canotto style, fermented dough, very thin with an almost pastry crust. I’ve been here several times and the traditional toppings are just out of this world delicious. The interior is new and functional, nothing fancy, like a pizza place. The salads are nice. Be careful with the artistic topping combinations, for example the grape and tahini is interesting, very good but it’s a sweet pizza and may not hit the spot. Overall Si Cara is excellent and worth going back to over and over and trying everything they do. It can book up so reservations recommended at busy times.

We were really excited to try out this spot. We ordered a Hot Honey Chicken pizza for take out. After a 20 min wait, the server ignored us when we came back to pick up, and the pizza was simultaneously burnt in some areas and not fully cooked in the crust. Mid pizza with sparse toppings -- not worth the price & not coming back !

Came in for lunch on a Sunday. Plenty of seating. I've never been for dinner so can't compare but it's a pretty casual affair for lunch - you order at the bar when you walk in and then seat yourself. You can order apps, drinks, sandwiches, pan pizza by the slice or whole canotto-style pizzas. I was with one other person and we opted to split a mushroom pizza. The pizza was ready within 15 minutes or so and it was delicious! It had a super thin base but somehow still delightfully puffy crust. You can taste that it's sourdough, but even as a non-sourdough lover I thought it was a super tasty pie. The earthiness of the mushrooms was balanced by the creaminess of the mozzarella and the sweetness of the leek kimchi. Loved all the different varieties of mushrooms too. For us, splitting one pizza was enough, but they are on the smaller and lighter side so if you have a big appetite, I would recommend ordering two pies or an additional appetizer. Prices are very reasonable too for the quality you get! I will definitely be back.

Life is short. F....it up! Family, Flavor, Friends Always searching for the best pie stumbled upon this place. Quick to cook high heat stone oven pizza. This place uses a nice sourdough They are particular in crafting the pie and watching it in the flame to just give it a nice crisp and touch of heat . From the first bite you can taste the fresh ingredients very balanced taste allows you to feel the texture and flavor. What really stands out for these pies is the crust. The crust is like a fresh warm loaf of artisan sourdough bread.. oh and don't forget the garlic infused olive oil . This oil is definitely not to be missed savor it as you would a fine wine. For those you have read my other pizza reviews this one is Top 2 for this type of pie. Recommend the mushroom- the leek kimchi definitely makes a difference.

Si Cara is a standout addition to Boston's dining scene, offering an unforgettable experience with its Italian-inspired menu and vibrant ambiance. The atmosphere is stylish and cozy, making it perfect for anything from a relaxed night out to a lively dinner with friends. The highlight here is the pizza--cooked to perfection with a beautifully charred, airy crust and topped with high-quality, flavorful ingredients. We tried the Margherita, which was simple yet exceptional, and the Funghi, which had a fantastic earthy richness. The small plates are also delightful; the arancini were crisp and creamy, and the burrata was fresh and paired beautifully with seasonal flavors. Service was attentive and friendly, adding to the warm and inviting vibe of the place. The wine list offers a great selection of Italian wines that complement the food wonderfully.

Midscale Neopolitan style pizza spot close by to MIT. Busy as expected for a Saturday with a little bit of a wait. Enjoyed the general dark ambiance, though felt with music, it was a little loud to enjoy a conversation with your party. Seating was a little tight inside too. The Margherita pizza was good in regard to the sauce and basil, providing much flavor, and paring well with the mozzarella which was not overly salty. However, I felt the base of the pizza a little floppy, and the crust too doughy. To their credit, oil and Parmesan were provided to dip the pizza/crust in. Overall, I felt pizza could be a little crispier. Prices as expected for this type of restaurant with pizza starting at $20. Service was generally expedient and attentive.

Some of the best clams and mozzarella sticks I've ever had. The mozzarella stick was just super flavorful and vodka sauce served on the side was incredible. The clams were equally as amazing, the garlic cream/broth was so rich and flavorful. Dipping the bread in it just took it to the next level. The pizza wasn't the best I ever had but still ranks pretty high. The Hot Honey Pizza was smoky, sweet, salty, all of the good flavor profiles. The crust was very pillowy. Overall the food really impressed me.

I went on a Saturday evening without a reservation and was able to get a seat at the bar. However, I would encourage making a reservation in advance. It was recommend on Eater Boston to order the garlic bread. And this was the one recommendation I'm glad I didn't skip on ! The garlic bread was probably the best I have had and was everything I want in a garlic bread - garlicky, buttery, and cheese. It'll be the reason why I come back. I also order the cucumber salad and squash blossom pizza. The pizza dough was soft and chewy. And didn't skimp on toppings and all complimented each other. The bar tender was at tentative and let me try a couple of different orange wines to help me make a decision. If you're wanting to enjoy a good pizza and endless options of bread, I would recommend Si Cara.

Excellent Pizza!!!! Service was slow but fine. Place is small but feels very authentic Italian. I had the honey chicken and my friend had the butterquash pizza. Very light and easy to eat! Fresh out of the oven. Highly recommended!

Went for dinner and had a wonderful server named Miko. It wasn't busy on a Monday evening and they provided us wine service letting us try 4 wines before we decided on a bottle. They suggested the garlic bread which we felt was a bit heavy and the cheese sauce overpowered the garlic. Then we ordered the broccoli dish which is served with grapes, interesting combo. Broccoli wasn't mushy and was a good vegetable dish to accompany the pizzas we got. We tried the mushroom and the house pizza. My friend really liked the sourdough crust which was chewy and puffy but not dense. Overall service was great during a quiet evening, and food was pretty good.

Very good restaurant. Si Cara offers pizza, side dishes, a full bar, and some fancy decor that you normally don't find at pizza places. The pizza in particular is slightly doughier if your are use to NYC thin crust but it has one of the best crust I found in Massachusetts. Our favorite thing to do is order the side of meatballs so we can dip the crust in that tomato sauce. Enjoy.

We went for a lunch. The pizza sold by slices or you can order a whole pie. We had a traditional margarita pizza. I'd say it's beyond my expectations. The dough was crispy outside and chewy inside, which you can also tell that the dough was proved for plenty of time from the aroma. --- I highly recommend the pizza. The sauce was also good, similar as we had in Italy, not too saucy, but good quality tomato sauce. The basil leaves on the top gives it a good kick. I ordered ginger miso soda drink, and it was refreshing. It was a bit sweet for me but I'd pay for its innovation of the flavor. Good summer drink I'd say.

I will dream about their garlic bread!! Would could back here just for garlic bread and drinks! Absolutely amazing. Pizza is very good as well. We got the spicy miso pizza and spanikopita both were Incredible. The crust is to die for!! Only suggestion I would make is that the pizza oven seems to be only so big so things come out a little slow. Make sure you order everything you want all at once or be prepared to wait a bit. The wait is worth it though! The wood fire makes everything taste incredible! I also love the local pizza joint vibe. While this place is definitely more upscale they still keep with the pizza shop them

Celebrated my birthday at Si Cara with friends, and the server was absolutely amazing! His enthusiasm and warm welcome added to the experience, and to top it off, they surprised me with a dessert. The service really carried my review. We tried three different pizzas: - Shrimp Fra Diavolo (3.5/5): This pizza was our favorite, with a fantastic combination of flavors that blended well. The shrimp was cooked to perfection. - Spicy Miso Pizza (3/5): A unique pizza with interesting flavors that complemented each other. The hint of miso added a nice touch, but overall, it was an average pizza. - Steak House Pie (2/5): We were expecting more carpaccio, but got only about 3 slices, making sharing a bit challenging. The potatoes were good, but the pizza lacked flavor. - Dessert (5/5): So moist and flavorful! I couldn't stop eating them. I recommend dipping the crust in olive oil. The crust itself was so crispy - it was probably my favorite part of the pizza. The pizzas were a bit sloppy, causing toppings to fall off my pizza so easily. The ambiance of the restaurant was lovely. It was dim, so perfect for any special occasion. I am open to returning to try other pizzas.

A lot has changed here since the last time I went. Their pizzas are a bit bigger and have lots more topping, (good!) and the discontinued their arancini (extreme sadness). Si Cara's patio dining is a pleasure. I honestly hate sidewalk dining, sucking in toxic truck+car exhaust while eating. But Si Cara is set back a ways from Mass Ave, making it a quiet delightful evening. We shared an eggplant pizza, which has fried crispy eggplant on top of an amazingly perfect crust. The beer list was a bit sparse, but they had one of my favorite IPAs: Fiddlehead. The staff were all super!

The place is so beautiful and nice for conversation! The pizza crust was crunchy and high quality. I wish they put a little more spinach but I suppose that's the style. Perfect little Central Square stop (:

I LOVE THEIR DOUGH. It's super filling but it tastes delicious. Definitely get some olive oil with your pizzas to dip the crust in. It's so yummy. The ambience is lovely -- dim bar feeling, perfect for a date night or a night out. I don't think you can go wrong with your order. Their pizzas are delicious and the dough really is the hero of the dish. If you're out with a group I'd recommend sharing to not only try more flavors but also because the dough fills you up.

Okay - I feel like I'm about to blow up my own spot here, but... their dinner and pizza aren't actually the star. Si Cara has a fried eggplant sandwich that will knock your socks right off. Like, it is a divine experience. The people are great, the patio in the warmer months is lovely (though maybe some more efficient shade would be nice), the pizza is good... but their sandwiches (only on the lunch menu, which is served until 3) are actually where it's at.

TLDR: great creative pizzas They have traditional pies like your margherita and more inventive ones like the lobster pie with lobster and ritz crackers. My favorite was the lamb sausage that tasted traditional but had fun accents like their chick pea chili crisp. Overall pizza was excellent. Drinks were good and staff were friendly. Great place to go with friends!

Stopped in for late dinner celebration on a Thursday around 10pm, Excellent service and tasty food. The pizza, meatballs and fried cheese were all delicious. Our superstar guest was surprised with a congratulatory dessert by the staff. Wonderful experience and we look forward to coming again,

Big fan of the magherita pizza. Not a fan of the eggplant pizza but that was more of a personal issue than a Si Cara issue. I think the crust of a pizza is the unsung hero, and this crust did not disappoint. If you like doughy on the inside but crunchy charred on the outside, you'll love their crust!

This is some of the best pizza I've tried in Cambridge! I came here with a reservation for two right after work and the small restaurant was already mostly full of diners. We ordered two pizzas and it felt like only minutes before they brought them out. These pizzas are thin in the center and superrrr crusty, but in a good way! The thick but airy crust is perfect for dipping in their oil, which tasted so unique and had a nutty flavor. My favorite pizza was the mushroom one because of how perfectly charred the mushrooms were! Overall, the flavors of both pizzas were excellent and I can't wait to try more of their food!

Garlic bread was uncooked, waitress was preparing food without gloves saw a her handling orders touching menus and not sanitizing at all with long finger nails too. Very disappointed food was okay. Wiping cloth feel on floor she picked it up put in the counter where your wiping prepped food. Bread with meatball uncooked. Fruit flies all over the table. Service was fine.

Came here on a Wednesday night with reservations and glad we had one because it was packed. We got the Brussels sprouts, bean dip, fried dough and a variety of pizzas. I chose the squash blossom one but was super sad when they said they were out of the actual squash blossoms): the pizza itself was VERY salty and pretty burnt on the bottom so I didn't eat much of it. The service was kind and no complaints there, but for the end price we didn't think it was worth it, unfortunately.

A nice sit-down pizza and small plates spot that's great for a date or catching up with friends. The inside ambience is modern but maybe a little bit loud/cramped, but the vibe is overall nice. We came here and got a smattering of their appetizers, including the meatballs, white bean dip (which comes with chips), and broccoli. The meatballs were probably my favorite of the three. The real star of the show is their pizza. I don't know how to quite describe it, but something about the dough is incredibly unique and satisfying. It's thin crust but just the perfect level of doughiness in texture. We also tried their lemonade but I wouldn't recommend it since it came in a teeny tiny glass with way too much ice.

My friends had ordered takeout from here before, so I decided to give it a try. We ordered two pizzas, the spicy miso pizza and a special of the night. Both were really tasty, though they tend to have a lot of charring on the crust and the bottom that might bother some. I think the pizza dough is what makes this place special, and they even give you a dish of olive oil to dip your crust for those crust haters. Great ambiance and attentive service, would still come here again to dine or take out!

The food here is fantastic, and their pizza dough is amazing! I've been here multiple times since they opened and ordered multiple pizzas, and between their unique toppings (like chickpea chili oil, kimchi, etc.) and phenomenal pizza dough and crust (highly recommend dipping in tomato sauce from an appetizer or side), you can't go wrong. Their appetizers are great as well! The salads are refreshing and their breads and the meatballs featured tasty dips and sauces. Pizzas are also pretty filling. The service was great and ambiance was on the modern/nicer end. A meal for two (2 apps and 1 pizzas) cost around $50-60, which is fantastic value for the area. I'll be back in the near future!

I think this is the best pizza I've had. That's a ridiculous thing to put in a Yelp review because you don't know me, so who gives a shit? And that's why it's been five weeks and I'm just getting around to this. Because I don't know what to tell you except that I think this is the best pizza I've had. My mother is from New Haven and moved to Boston, so I grew up with the original location of Regina's held up as the platonic ideal of pizza--though with New England Greek style ("House of...") pizza as my personal favorite style, because that's how pizza works, right, what you think is best is all about what you grew up with. Except this isn't the pizza I grew up with. The crust is puffy at the edges and as flavorful as a good breadstick--"House of..." crusts are not exactly renowned. It's not Regina's pizza either, and it's not Frank Pepe's. It's its own thing. It's a crust that's a pleasure to eat, but at the same time, it doesn't turn the pizza into "great bread, plus toppings." The toppings are high quality and well thought out. The squash blossom pizza, I'm still getting over it--I kept tasting something that I couldn't connect to anything on the ingredients list, and I'm willing to believe it was just some magical emergent property, some Voltron that assembled itself from the toppings. I don't know what to tell you. I've had pizza in a lot of cities. I can add an "outside of New York City" to my first sentence if it makes it sound saner, but ... I think this is the best pizza I've had.

The owner reached out after seeing this review and confirmed that this is not how they intend their pizza to be made and served. They committed to ensuring their team knows that this semolina should not be on the top of the crust. They also provided me a gc to try the Si Cara again. Will update when I go back.

Ok hot honey chicken pizza was Devine. Mushroom one always hits the spot. Get some garlic bread while you're at it, best pizza in Boston area!!

Si Cara was quite nice for dinner! We had an interesting combination of sweet melon with prosciutto, herbs, and pine nut purée + crispy cheesy eggplant with lemon pizza + spicy soppressata and broccolini pizza. The pizza crust is chewy and flavorful, pairing well with a garlic olive oil. Our waiter was pretty attentive and refilled our water several times. I would definitely come back to try the other pizza items!

Came here for dinner on a Saturday afternoon and its even better than the first time. Don't want to take credit for it but it looks like they opened up seating at the bar and moved the cashier station to another location. It gives it a legit bar feel, I ordered the hot honey chicken pizza and was blown away by it. I will absolutely be back again and for drinks next time!!

OK, new pizza place, a few mins from home, semi-fancy, outdoor seating, and packed? Sold! So I tried this place. Got two pizzas, mushroom with chicken added as an extra topping, and the spicy honey chicken. I thought two pizzas would be a lot for two people. Negative. These pizzas are small though the box is not. Did they come with nice creamy fragrant cheese? Negative also. Was the chicken topping succulent, fresh, flavorful? Nope. But was the spicy honey chicken good? Yes, but a bit inconsistent: some parts were spicy AF, some were bland. Why? May need Dirac's return to explain. The place itself (the inside) is smaaaalll, crowded, and on a Friday somewhat chaotic. Understandable. Anyway, nothing to write home about. Try El Posto in Davis, it remains the consistent OG in the pizza space.

SO good! The pizza is extremely well made, and I am always intrigued by their seasonal pizzas. The crust is AMAZING, and the pizzas are creative and have great flavor combinations, especially with their more fusion-type pizzas. Tried their Spicy Miso Pizza in the winter and it was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend!

I get that there are many positive reviews for Si Cara. Personally, I had somewhat of a lackluster experience here, mainly due to service and atmosphere which just was very meh... Pizza was nice enough although the dough was a bit on the soft side. Outdoors, seating is a good place for people watching and seeing life go by. Definitely, the location is excellent. The reason for the 3 stars is really due to lack of friendliness and warmth, in general. To be honest, our server - who to be fair, wasn't outwardly rude, just seemed disinterested, only providing us with short monosyllabic responses. It was clear she didn't want to be bothered. Later on, while interacting briefly with some of the staff inside, it was obvious that friendliness just isn't a thing here. And that's totally fine. As a result, in my opinion, it's a good pizza, but the whole package isn't enough to make me want to return.

Been here a couple times and this is now my favorite pizza in Boston. The crust is very flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the topping choices are interesting and delicious. Everything else about the place is great too: nice vibe, small but interesting selection of natural wines. All the other food that we've tried beyond the pizza had been great: garlic bread, white bean dip, broccoli salad are all excellent.

Have been here about 8 times now, it is consistently very good. Cozy yet trendy atmosphere (quiet enough to have a conversation), friendly staff, great food. Appetizers are large, I especially like the salad with the tonnato dressing. But the pizza is the standout -- it is true Neapolitan pizza, done in the canotto style with extra large crust, and just the right level of creativity in terms of non-traditional toppings. My husband is from Italy and Si Cara has become his top go-to in the Boston area for pizza. Our only complaint is they took the fabulous gricia off the menu, bring it back! To the reviewers who think the crust is too fluffy and the pizza too wet: that's what Neapolitan pizza is! That's like criticizing a burger joint for serving ground beef instead of a steak. If you don't like that style, don't go to a Neapolitan pizzeria.

Multiple pizzas, and fried mozzarella were all delicious. Server was very attentive and kitchen staff worked efficiently. Very pleasantly impressed with my dining experience. Better pizza than a lot of places in the North End. I'll be returning. Highly recommend.

Happy to see an Italian style pizza spot in central! We've been by twice now and the pizza was great both times. We've had the Burrata & pork sausage pizzas. Both were delicious with a puffy chewy crust! I would recommend the pork sausage over the Burrata pizza because the spinach got a bit crispy from the oven. Even though the pizzas are on the smaller side they are filling due to the crust. They provide garlic oil for crust dipping which is amazing! The bean dip was good, not amazing. Service has always been good!

Came here as a group of six last week. Ambiance: Intimate and busy, seating close to other tables. Service: Intermittently attentive, could be a little more informed. Our waitress was too young to drink so she couldn't really help us choose cocktails and also didn't know the menu that well. Pies: We split three pies, broccoli, beets, fried dough, and garlic bread. The table favorite was the eggplant pie (also tried the pepperoni and mushroom). Garlic bread was definitely better than the fried dough. We expected the broccoli to be warm/charred but it's served cold so just be expecting that if you do order it! If you're used to nice, crispy slices from the NJ/NY region then these pies feel more dough forward and soggy All in all, probably wouldn't come back but happy we tried it and stopped in! Definitely make a reservation.

Sat down at 5:30 on a Wednesday and had food at our table within minutes. The service here was very prompt! The pizzas were a good serving to split with a friend giving two slices per person. The white bean app was phenomenal! Imagine a hummus but tasting like bean - add some olive oil and balsamic...yum!! My cocktail was okay - a little too tart for me, but would try another one. They are known for their natural wines so maybe that's the choice for next time!

I came in for lunch and I'm greeted by a super friendly guy who explains how things work here, which is mainly self-serve. He took my order at the counter, told me to grab my plates, and utensils, and grab a table of my choice. Not long as we seated ourselves the caesar salad came out as well as the slice of pepperoni and Italian sandwich. The salad was dressed nicely and the greens are fresh. The slice of roni is crispy, salty, and cheesy. The italian sandwich is simple but the greens were dressed nicely, and the meats were nice and tasty. All in all these three items were not bad. The alla gricia missed the mark. I loved the thin crust, and how the guanciale melted in your mouth, but it was burnt so that ruined the taste and that's disappointing. The menu selection during lunch is limited but looking at the dinner menu, it only has a few more items. Si Cara could have been better.

This is easily in our top 5 favorite pizza places outside of Italy! We ordered way too much food, but everything was delicious. My husband got the meatballs, which were somewhat untraditional tasting (although the description said basil and tomato). The Margherita pizza has sweet cherry tomatoes, a super thin inner crust, and the chewiest, most flavorful outer crust. The spanikopita pizza is perfection! Servers were very friendly too. I've also gone several times for lunch- the broccoli lemon pan pizza is awesome, and they used to have a sunchoke pizza I loved! The garlic bread is fantastic, and they have quite a few other vegetarian items on the menu between salads, yummy miso pomegranate Brussels, burrata etc.

It's ok. Pizza by the slice is handy. But nothing special as good or not good. Price is fair

1 cheese and 1pepperoni slice tasted really nice ,maybe it's smaller to eat well,trying another one!

This place has a lot of potential. The location is prime in Central Sq and very accessible both by T and car as they have a back lot where you can park. The ambience of the place is upscale but not the overly pretentious type. Service is good as well as the waiters and waitresses are very attentive and quick to your needs. Unfortunately, this restaurant falls short on its food. Despite the high price tags on these pizzas, they do not deliver on the palate. My partner and I got a margarita and shrimp pizzas. The pizzas were very "soupy" and they could not hold their shapes. As for the cheese on the pizzas, they seemed to have already congealed instead of being hot and stringy. I will say the crust definitely was the highlight of the pizzas. Overall, I think with time and some consistency, this place can become a pizza staple in Cambridge.

interior: cute inside, great place for casual catchup with good food on a weekend afternoon. food: when a pizza place brings you olive oil to dip your crust, you know they're proud of their dough, and rightfully so. not my usual preferred style (much softer pizza, easier to eat with a fork than holding/folding it up), but great topping combos and dough - coming back for their eggplant pizza!

I came in to grab a slice on a weekday during lunch. I will say it was pretty quiet, especially since it was a nice day and a lot of people were walking around Central Square. The vibes of the place were kind of interesting and not exactly what I was expecting for a pizza spot. There was plenty of seating and a solid bar area. It felt a bit upscale, so I think it would be better for a dinner date than for a casual lunch. I just got a slice of pepperoni, so I can't speak to anything besides the pizza. What I will say is this isn't your normal by the slice option. The ingredients were high quality, especially when it came to the pepperoni. While I'm glad they offer individual slices, $7 is pretty steep. I'd go with Pinocchio's over this place any day, especially for Sicilian.

I went with my husband last week for the first time and we loved it! We didn't have a reservation but were able to sit at the bar. Our food was spectacular (clams and a pizza) and Jim was wonderful. Can't wait to go back.

Believe the hype, folks-- this is some really good pizza, in multiple styles (real Neapolitan style with the leopard spots and a pan pizza style with the cheese on top of the sauce and toppings). Casual environment that's a step up from the old school pizza shops and a needed relief from the stuffy highbrow places. You order and pay at the counter, and then they bring it out to you. Beet Salad: I don't do beets (or even salads, according to my wife, but I disagree), so I can't comment. But I can't say this: 1) it looked very nicely made, and 2) my wife never finishes an appetizer but she finished this. Garlic Bread: Didn't order this but saw one passing by and it looked fantastic. Puffy, bubbly, melty, and oily in the very best way. Pan Slice - Potato: Lots of greenery on top, so that added a nice textural element, with the potatoes submerged below. The star, of course, what is the crust, with a dough that had the texture of focaccia bread and the flavor of the wood, in addition to an inherently nice flavor of its own. This variety didn't have any tomato sauce, so it's a good one for dipping in the mini bowl of olive oil. A different take and a nice touch. Pan Slice - Pork Sausage: Same great dough that absorbed that wood flavor and had lots of give and lots of crunch (usually it's one or the other). Crumbly pork sausage pieces, onions, peppers, and mini whole black olives lurking beneath a deceptively plain looking blanket of cheese. Good flavor from top to bottom, with no tomato presence, but that was fine: the dough is so good it didn't matter. Margherita Whole Pizza: A 13-inch pie with lots of speckles from the oven and the same great dough flavor, but with the more traditional texture, though more pillowy than your standard "house of pizza" pie. Here we had tomato, with a fresh tasting version (not industrial red sauce) that brought tartness and acidity, along with some salt. Too good not to finish. At 13 inches, it's kind of a "tweeter" size: probably too much for one person, but not enough for two, which is why we added on the two slices; I think that's the way to go here.

Still working out the new restaurant hiccups. Garlic bread. Super tiny but super delicious. It's a personal appetizer unless you eat very little. Order one per person. Meatball appetizer was way too salty. Really good mix of marinara and pesto and fresh herbs. That's good for sharing with 4 small meatballs in it. Hope they ease down the salt. Pizza. I love the dough. If you like bread in general, especially puffy breads with a char (like naan for example) this is your pizza place. I should have asked for a side of sauce to dip my pizza crust in. The corn pizza was probably 3 stars. The ingredients pool in the tiny center, so the pizza is mostly pillowy dough. I wish I picked a pizza with sauce, so this was my mistake. The real crab and corn was very good, but dry without a marinara base. Wine was served in regular drinking glasses. No soda either. It's booze or water, it seems. The place is tiny but it still felt like the staff was hard to find. Overall the pizza and garlic bread were good. I would consider going back, but something was lacking. I'll just assume they're working out the kinks.