Boston is known for its "pizza loving palate" and Santarpio’s takes the cake when it comes to authentic pies made with love. Family-owned by the Santarpio family, the restaurant has been open since 1903 in its no-frills, corner on Chelsea Street in East Boston. The walls of this rugged-looking institution are filled with old photographs of celebrities, sports stars, and local pizza lovers, all chronicling the establishment’s famed legacy.

The pizzas are known for having thin, crispy crust; fresh ingredients, and a backwards touch—when making a Santarpio’s pizza, the cheese is spread on the dough first and then the sauce! There are fresh toppings of all kinds, and if the fiery pepper pizzas get too hot to handle, firefight with a mug of chilled beer. Although busy, the waiters here are always more than willing to strike up an interesting conversation to go with your piping hot pizza.

Santarpio’s Pizza
111 Chelsea Street
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-9871
www.santarpiospizza.com