Santarpio's Pizza
(617) 567-9871
113 Chelsea St
East Boston,
MA
02128
42.3725
-71.0356
Neighborhoods: East Boston, Jeffries Point / Airport
What People Are Saying About Santarpio's Pizza
The Editor
Eric Grossman
Citysearch
The Scene
Locals, some of them of Italian lineage, flock to this local institution to soak up the atmosphere. Some posters and photographs hanging on the windowless wooden walls date back to the restaurant's days as an all-male establishment, serving slices for five cents apiece. Local characters sip at a long bar, while diners take a seat in wooden booths. Smoke from the grill intermingles with amiable chatter, Frank Sinatra tunes and the aroma of authentic, homemade Italian marinara. Friendly waiters snag any opportunity for a good wisecrack.
The Food
Pizza comes in one size: Large (12 inches). A small amount of cheese and lots of wonderfully sweet, fresh-tasting marinara cover a crust of medium thickness. The list of toppings sticks strictly to the basics. Charred lamb chunks and large, juicy pork sausages are surprising additions to the otherwise exclusive pizza menu, but customers love them as sides or appetizers.
User Reviews
EBo1216
May 02, 2009
This is a great place to get no frills pizza. The waiters and bartenders for fun to talk to and have been there for years!
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Hellome
March 18, 2009
Okay..Honestly...the pizza was pretty good BUT the waiter was horrible. He was rude, unattentive, gave me the wrong beer, threw our silverware on the table, didn't say hello or thank you(or anything else but "OK"), interrupted while we were placing our order to talk on his cell phone(yes, he really did) and, to top it off, my back was to the waiter station where they kept the bus bucket so I was lucky enough to get splashed in the back of the head with some liquid(God knows maybe it was someone's discarded beer) without even so much as an apology. I was very disappointed and I have NO idea what all the hype is about..Not worth the effort to get there!!! Bottom line: DON'T GO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous
November 29, 2008
This pizza has good crust and a good sauce. The day I tried it some of our pizzas were burnt, but I've been assured by my friend that was not normal.
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Know Before You Go:
The restaurant serves neither coffee nor dessert, so feel free to stuff yourself. Also, Santarpio's accepts cash only.
Parking:
As street signs reserving spots for residents make clear, parking is scarce in this East Boston neighborhood. Take the Blue line to the airport station instead.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Late Night Dining, Historic Setting, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
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Smoking Permitted:
No
