Best of Boston

Best Pizza

1998 Best Pizza, Contemporary

Emma’s Pizza

Cambridge
Yo-Yo Ma has been known to scarf a slice, as has man-with-much-free-time Bill Weld. Sure, they live next door, but fans from far and near [...] read more»
1997 Best Pizza

Emma’s Pizzeria

Cambridge
In this confusing era of haute-cuisine pizza and the low-rent greasy stuff, we almost forgot what we were after—until we got to Emma's. Sure, it's [...] read more»
1996 Best Pizza

Santarpio’s Pizza

Boston
This pizza is just right: thin toothsome crust, flavorful sauce, perfect amount of mozzarella. A true classic that can't be beat. read more»
1995 Best Pizza, Classic

Santarpio’s

East Boston
Who knows pizza better than teenagers? We sent four teenagers who had trained on a field trip to Italy to sample pies in the North [...] read more»
1995 Best Pizza, Brick Oven

Figs

Charlestown
If you're ready to venture beyond traditional-red-sauce-and-mozzarella pizzas, Figs stands ready to offer some of the most innovative pies around. Try the famous Fig and [...] read more»
1993 Best Pizza, Suburban

Caruso’s Pizzeria & Ristorante

Melrose
Mike Caruso calls his popular pie the Zazza. It's a funny name for a pizza, but try one. You'll be saying Zazza all the time. read more»
1993 Best Pizza, New

Figs

Charlestown
Todd English scores again! The white clam pie is just one of the great master-pizzas. Not even Pepe's in New Haven could touch this version. read more»
1992 Best Pizza, Suburban

Sweet Peppers

Lexington
A superthin chewy crust that crunches even at the top of the wedge, and inspired flavor combinations, such as roasted eggplant and sundried tomato—now that's [...] read more»
1990 Best Pizza

Michela’s

Cambridge
The crust is feathery light; the toppings range from earthy white beans and spicy sausage to scallops and calamari. This is not just pizza. read more»
1989 Best Pizza

Michela’s Caffè

Cambridge
A thin-thin, light and crunchy crust, a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of cheeses, and a scattering of perhaps pancetta, spinach, or artichoke. This [...] read more»