My new go-to neighborhood pizza place! If you're in Brighton, this is the place to grab pizza and beer with friends. The staff is generous with the beer samples (and even recommends beer or wine pairings with their specials menu). The menu is full of local(isn)ly sourced ingredients from farms in New England, and everything tastes great. I also had the tiramisu for dessert. It didn't blow me away, but it wasn't awful.
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Moises F.
I am a pizza fan and I was not really happy with the quality of pizzas around the Harvard campus until I went to Stone Hearth Pizza. The pizza was delicious; very tasty. The only problem I had with it was the fact that it was overcooked. I usually like soft pizzas but that's a personal preference. The service was also very quick. I also tried some of their sides which were amazing. The new place also has an outdoor area which will be in use soon when the weather is a bit warmer!
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S C.
Love this place! Got 7 different flavors for a big group at work and the options are unlimited! The gluten free pizza option was the biggest deciding factor and people loved it! I am very thankful for a good balance between vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas and they aren't just run of the mill flavors either. The staff is so pleasant and helpful that even a stressful job like ordering pizza for 20 people feels ok. I will always recommend this place to everyone I know
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Eunice E.
I love the Chicken Bianco here... it is quite possibly the most delicious panini I've ever tasted. I know, it's a big statement, but I'll tell you - this is a big sandwich--in both size AND flavour! And the house-made chips... crunchy, cheesy perfection. I've also gotten their pizzas here, which are just as tasty. Delicious thin crust, fresh toppings, rich spices, the works. I love that their stuff is all housemade, organic, and locally sourced. It really makes such a huge (positive) difference in the quality of food! I ordered delivery from them for the first time last night, and the food came exactly when it was supposed to, and was still pipin' hot by the time it arrived. Impressive! Re: eating in, I've sat both inside and outside, but I opt for outdoors when the weather is nice (their patio is so large!). Everything's always really clean. So why only 4 stars if I can wax poetic day and night about Stone Hearth's amazing food and awesome patio? Every time I have been here, the service has been, well, friendly, obviously--they greet you when you come in, and my order's always taken (lol), but I've been underwhelmed by the waitresses here (the same one on several occasions). Service has been, for me, a bit lackluster, and really slow when it came to refilling my drinks or coming by with the check when I've asked, etc. I've been here quiiite a few times (I can't get enough of their paninis!), and each time, I find myself wishing the service matched the high quality of the food. This won't stop me from coming back, though! Yes, indeed, their food is THAT good. And it's so convenient to both my apartment and my office--score!
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Jenn S.
A few months ago, a coworker & I were talking about pizza places and he mentioned that his favorite place is Stone Hearth. I looked at him and said "There's a Groupon deal for them today!" After getting back to my computer, I looked up the Yelp reviews and ended up buying the deal. (I THINK it was Groupon - it may have been another site.) We ended up going there a few weeks ago with some friends. They have a toddler and I thought it would be a good place for him. I was right! Upon arrival, I started looking at the windows out front and was immediately impressed - they had signs touting their family friendliness, and their use of organic/local products. Even better!! We were pretty much the first people in the restaurant (they had JUST opened for the night), but it filled up FAST. Once our friends arrived, we were busy catching up and playing with their kid, but our waiter was patient and understanding. Once we were really to order, we asked how the Meatball Poppers were and he said they were his favorite thing on the menu and recommended the Spicy Tomato Sauce. (Meatball Poppers: Housemade meatballs made with locally raised beef, stuffed with fresh mozzarella and assorted spices. Served with organic focaccia bread and your choice of sauce Spicy Tomato Sauce, Creamy Roasted Onion & Herb Sauce, or Signature Tomato Sauce.) We got a large order and, although we ate them all, did not find them to be THAT amazing. They were good, don't get me wrong, but not knock-your-socks-off. We ended up splitting 2 pizzas (we also ordered a salad, which never came - I was sad about that): 1) Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Garlic oil, hot sauce marinated roasted chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella/provolone blend, blue cheese, red onions and finished with our housemade buttermilk blue cheese dressing 2) Half pepperoni & half cheese I couldn't decide which I liked better. Both were REALLY delicious. Although we all had at least 2-3 slices, there were still some left over! My husband didn't think it was the best pizza he'd ever had, but we would definitely go back! It's not super cheap - it is Needham and everything is organic/local (you'd think local food would be cheaper, but that's a rant for another time) - but it's quality food and the portions are generous.
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Bridget R.
This review is for take-out. A friend and I got take-out here last night. The food was excellent as usual. I had the barbecue chicken pizza and I definitely recommend it. I picked it up at around 6:00PM which I thought was early, but there were already people waiting outside. The girl handling the take-out was a little overwhelmed, but she got our order together in a reasonable amount of time and was very friendly and apologetic about the wait. Tip: they periodically offer Groupons $15 for $30 worth of food.
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Dawn G.
Such a hit or miss experience... I work just around the corner from this place, and I often go here for lunch, but I think I'll only go if I really want the chicken bianco. Last week, I tried the cuban sandwich special, but it was the blandest version of that ever, and I regretted spending the money. Today I got a few slices of the special, and they're soggy & undercooked, barely warmed up & kind of gross -- a thin crust must be crispy, or it's just a mess. Once again, not happy about spending the money. The chicken bianco panini is very good though, and the salads have been just fine.
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Julia M.
Ok, I hate doing this, but it's gotta happen. I ordered from Stone Hearth a few weeks ago. The calzone was GREAT, but when I opened my salad there was a big black hair sitting right across the top of it. GROSS. I called and the manager was so nice and immediately offered a credit for my next visit. Really nice. And, you know, stuff like this happens. NOT TWICE, THOUGH. I just ordered a pizza and wings. The wings were fine (well, meh, at best) and then I opened my pizza. THERE'S ANOTHER HUGE HAIR ACROSS MY PIZZA. Big, and black and long and wavy. This is not ok! Definitely never ordering from there again. GROSS GROSS GROSS. Oh, wait... Just found another hair.
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Christina C.
Stone Hearth makes catering for groups such a pleasant experience. I have catered twice for medium-sized parties (15-20 people) and would recommend: * The Triple Dip: freshly baked crostini (the best part for crust lovers!) with roasted red pepper & goat cheese, roasted eggplant, and artichoke & parmesan. * Margherita Pizza with whole wheat crust * BBQ Chicken Pizza with white crust A gem for the gluten-free eater. Stone Hearth seriously has the right blend of chew, crunch, and char to their crust. A dash of Italy = happiness!
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Allison L.
Living Social has a $5 for $10 deal so I gave it a try. After all it is tough to fine gluten-free pizza and pasta. The order arrived after the quoted time and the driver originally gave us the wrong order. We had to call him back to get it switched. To top it all off the food was kind of cold, but tasty once reheated.
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Erik O.
This isn't your typical pizza joint. And that's what I like and dislike about it. I feel that it has potential that is not being met. It's good, but it could be great. They some inventive and more "gourmet" toppings and menu items that most places don't, which is great. And they claim to be partnered with several small new England based farms and companies. A good example is the marinated olives. On point. Good work. The pizza though, it's kinda smallish and disappointing. doughy, and under cooked in my opinion. I'll try it a few more times and update. It wasn't bad, i just assumed it would be better. the patio with be inviting this summer.
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Nathan O.
All food is house made from scratch ensuring superior taste, healthful, and clean. Stone Hearth Pizza is driven by quality and conservation in their functional business model; committed to sourcing sustainable, organic, and local ingredients whenever possible. Gluten free is also an option with house made gluten free crust. The food quality is quite superior. From the first bite, you can tell that it's prepared fresh, not only for you, but just moments before you received. Special shout-out to Allston store: I constantly order from Foodler and last night was no different. However, I didn't realize that Stone Hearth was closing shortly (within 10 minutes) after ordering. Sure enough, pizza was delivered approximately 30 minutes later! I will definitely continue to support this fantastic restaurant.
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Katharine P.
As far as "healthier" pizza goes this is solid. Try the arugula portobello salad or the spinach avocado salad. Good stuff and the dressings are yummy! I like the lemony one.
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Michelle L.
This is such a nice alternative for takeout/delivery compared to the Dominos default. Even better is going to the restaurant for a quick meal before heading out. The establishment is nothing fancy, it sits on the corner of a nondescript part of town. Inside, its just basic furniture decoration. What I like about Stone Hearth Pizza is that I can be simultaneously picky (healthy, not too heavy) and hang with the boys. Sorry, but I hate going to bars and having to eat greasy unhealthy pizza, burgers, and fries. Here, I can eat pizza and enjoy it. My favorites: Meatball poppers (appetizers) Divine Goddess (white pizza) - this is my staple. Spice Banana Pepper - trust me, it's good. and unique. Homemade Sausage and Carmelized Onions - a favorite with my guy friends. I was surprised to see it a chain, but I guess that is what happens when good food becomes popular.
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David V.
I couldn't really think of anything to complain about after my lunch here, so I'm going with a 5 star rating. I ate here with a few friends from work and we were all happy with our lunch. We split a large BBQ chicken pizza, a large homemade sausage pizza, and a regular pepperoni pizza. All of the pizzas were delicious! The flavors worked well together, everything was fresh, and the pizzas were just the right size. I hope to eat here again in the future!
This place is pretty decent. The pizzas are good, although not spectacular, but they are light and fresh tasting. The service is always excellent. I also like how they have a beer license, which is not typical for a pizza joint.
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Kerry N.
Service is great and space is appealing--a great thing for our kind of dismal little hood. But I wish the pizza were better. For instance, the pepperoni has no kick. You'd do better to order their special pizza rather than one from the menu. It's always more inspired. Hot fudge sundae is crazy good.
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Chris J.
Front of house service was atrocious, the pizza was good but over priced and our server had no idea what he was talking about. Over all I could have done better at trader joes.
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Jenny K.
I never write reviews, buuuut this was pretty terrible. Food was 30 minutes later than the time promised and the delivery man didn't even come into the lobby to hand me my food. Though this doesn't usually matter to me the pizza was soggy and cold, the parmesan flatbread was stale, and the croutons in the caesar salad were soggy as well. On top of all that, I had only chosen items that were starred as favorites and none of it tasted good to me. Even the packaged cookie was crap. So unfortunate since it was top rated...maybe they care more about their food prep and service in the restaurant
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Kara C.
I've only had a good experience here - I love the quirky beer menu and the unique pizzas. It is great not only for a big group but also for take out. I've done a lot of late post-work fly-by's to grab a meal. They will even send their ice cream sundaes to go! Great casual and local pizza joint.
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Kate B.
Please make the lentil soup a staple on the menu. It is THE best.
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R. M.
So, as a transplant from New York City, I'm pretty skeptical of thin crust pizza and especially skeptical of gluten-free crust. I was impressed by the quality though! At first glance, the pies look unimpressive-- thin and simple. But they're quite tasty with quality ingredients. Also, the dining area was clean and neat. This place would merit 4 stars except for the service: the day I went, a non-English speaking Japanese couple were there and it was clear that they found the set-up and ordering system confusing. Nonetheless they were treated with courtesy and care. Kudos to the wait staff.
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Alissa K.
I have to agree with some other yelpers here- the pizza is pretty good, and a "healthy" alternative to some of the greasier joints out there, but I've ordered delivery 2-3 times now and EACH time, it has come later than the time given, and cold. I've had to re-heat my pizza upon delivery. Not cool . Well, it was cool. The temperature. Really too bad because I do like the option for the whole wheat crust and ricotta cheese, which is hard to find. But, generally not worth the wait when Dominos is consistently at my door in literally 30 minutes or less.
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Tom D.
WOW. Great pizza at a cheap price. Ordered this recently on a Sunday during football season. HUGE menu with plenty of interesting options as well as the make your own fare. I got a four cheese pizza with some chicken. Very good and very reasonably priced (8 dollars for a filling personal pizza) Haven't visited the actual establishment but the take out was top notch
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Marcia F.
When I want GF pizza this is my go to place. The pizza is good and the price is right. My husband who is not GF likes their pizza too! The service can be slow but it is worth the wait. We've brought out of town guests here and they've enjoyed it too. The only complaint we've had is in the summer when the sun glare can be very annoying. All they'd need to do is put sun shades on the large windows. We've suggested it so we'll see what happens this season or else we will go after sundown.
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Kelly O.
Best gluten-free pizza I've found so far. Whenever I get GF pizza anywhere, you can tell that it's just a frozen shell that they've dug out of the back of the freezer for your dietary needs. At Stone Hearth, it may be the same way, but it definitely doesn't taste like it. Aside from the great crust, they have some GF bakery options too. I placed an order for a GF cookie on Foodler once and they called to let me know that they were all out, but they upgraded me to the most delicious GF brownie for no extra charge! Wonderful. The toppings are all great as well. Everything is locally purchased (within New England) and omg bacon. Best bacon ever - it's thick but also still crunchy. I tend to get my pie with the garlic-infused olive oil and add pesto as a topping with bacon and it's heaven. I'd like to try the white bean spread, but I'm nervous (I'm not one for tomato sauce, but the BF likes it a lot). It's definitely a bit on the pricy side, but unfortunately, most gluten-free food is.
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Jazzie F.
You'd think that an out of the way pizza place with beer would be average. But it's actually not, it's really above average. The pizza was great, the salads could use some 'zing'. The beer list is great! I'd love to go back, if it wasn't so out of the way.
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Julia O.
They do offer gluten free crust, but it's really terrible. It was rock-hard, funny tasting, and overall some of the worst I've ever had. Based on what other reviewers have said, it sounds like maybe we just got a bad batch, but I don't plan on giving it another try, especially given lots of other great GF pizza offerings in the area (Otto, Ecco, heck...even Domino's).
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Valerie V.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: -Local, organic ingredients. The fresh flavor makes a huge difference. -Perfectly crispy, thin crust -Gluten Free pizza so good, you would never know the difference -Always extremely friendly service -Fantastic specialty pizzas (Divine Goddess, Farm Fresh, and Buffalo Chicken) -Not gross, weighed-down feeling after you eat their pizza -GELATO!
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Eleanor F.
I work down the road at the Harvard innovation lab, and we recently went out for a post-work pizza and drinks on a Friday. Good selection of beers on tap and just the right amount of casual with classy vibe. Their pies are awesome! Thin, fluffy, chewy crusts just the way i like them and the green goddess is incredible! Loaded with veggies and reeking of garlic, what's not to love? They also sell gelato and I am so looking forward to that as summer rolls around. All in all, I'm really pleased to have a nice pizza joint in the neighborhood.
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Johnny K.
Great pizza! The best I've had in Boston! I've only had takeout so not 5 stars yet! The only other pizza I've had better in New England I had to drive to New Haven for. Pepperoni and mushrooms (best mushrooms ever) on one half and prosciutto and caramelized onions on the other. What a combination! The fresh ingredients from New England farms and businesses are delicious and important (having grown up on a farm!) Support your local businesses and farms and get a terrific pizza. Can't wait to try their other dishes. Definitely worth the try!
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Rachel H.
I bought a groupon for this place, since I had been wanting to check it out and saw it received pretty good reviews on yelp. To sum it up, the food was pretty good, the service/ atmosphere was pretty awful. When we walked in, there were lots of people waiting, but no hostess to be found. Finally a woman behind the register asked us if we were for pick up. We told her we wanted a table, and she said probably 15 more minutes and told us we were next. I was confused as to how we were next, as there were a number of other people waiting, but figured they were for takeout? Of course when the actual host (?) came over, there was all sorts of confusion, as we were in fact not next, and the customers had to figure out amongst themselves who was next to be seated. It was just very disorganized. Finally when we were seated, the host didnt bring any menus, and when the woman behind the register noticed this and called him on it, he said he figured we didnt need any because we had already been waiting and looking at them. So we had to awkwardly walk back and get our own food and drink menus. After being seated, we waited 10 minutes, and not ONE person acknowledged us. Once we noticed the waitress going up to a table seated after us, we realized she had completely skipped over us, and we had to flag down the host, who ended up taking our order. Once we placed our order, not one person in the waitstaff checked in on us again - not for a refill or to see how we were doing - nothing. It was like we had fallen through the cracks, and no one took ownership of our table. The whole experience was so bizarre and made me really question the management of the restaurant. I just felt like noone had a clue what was going on, and the whole staff was frazzled and interchanging roles. Finally another gentleman (maybe another host?) took our food away and brought the check, but when we were leaving the tip, I was unsure who it would even go to! No one had really been our server or 'taken care of us' in the meal. The food itself was pretty good. The meatball appetizer was just okay, but the pizza was pretty yummy. The actual atmosphere itself left something to be desired as it was very bright (more family friendly, than date night), and it was freezing! Everyone was wearing their jackets and hats, and the server even rolled up a mat and put it in front of the backdoor in an effort to stop a draft. It was just unbelievably cold for a typical fall evening... i cant imagine eating there during the winter! I am sure not every guest has this experience, but the poor service we encountered was more than enough to ensure we never come back to this restaurant.
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Miranda Z.
The food here is good. The pizzas have great ingredients, and the crust was excellent. The service was polite and attentive. However, our waitress seemed to be sick. I feel bad complaining about this when it probably was unpleasant for her to be working with a cold, but it made me anxious for my food to be handled by someone who was evidently ill. A warning: the restaurant was quite cold. The weather outside was cold and windy (probably high 30s) and unfortunately, the inside of the restaurant was drafty. I think this is because of the many large windows. It's probably nice in the summertime, or maybe if there are lots of people in the restaurant it would warm up a bit. Overall, perhaps better for takeout.
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Rosie Y.
I've wanted to try this place out for a while, and I had bought a google offer a while back. Unfortunately, I discovered shortly after purchasing the google offer that I have a moderate wheat intolerance, and though I can eat small amounts of wheat (containing foods, if I eat over a certain amount, I'm guaranteed a stomach ache for a day or so! So I forgot completely about the google offer... until I got an email about it last week! I looked through the menu, wondering if I should tell my husband to use the google offer with his friends--and realized that they have gluten free crusts! Score! We went and got one gluten free pizza (they only come in the medium 12" crusts) and one regular pizza (for my hubs and my uncle). I don't really know about the regular pizza, but they definitely have the BEST gluten free pizza I've had so far! The crust actually tasted like real dough--whereas most GF crusts are kind of grainy. The sauce and cheese had a little tang, but I still thought it was delicious. The service here was great! The server actually asked if there was a gluten allergy when we ordered the GF pizza. I told him that it was mild enough that he didn't need to worry about cross contamination in the kitchen, but I thought it was really great that they asked & would accommodate you. They also had at least 1 gluten free beer, but I decided to go with a regular beer (my allergy is mild enough that I don't get symptoms from most beers that aren't wheat beers... yes, I know I probably shouldn't be drinking beer, but I'm really bad at listening to my body, sigh.) Anyways, I definitely recommend this place. It's a little out of the way, but if you have a car, they have a huge parking lot!
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Stacy R.
Amazing allergy friendly jewel!! Gluten free pizza, meatballs (yes seriously), and pasta! Although the food takes awhile to come out. its worth the wait! They answered all of my allergy questions perfectly. Even went to check on the ingredients of a dressing (yea I'm that person- sorry). But they even called the DM and got to the bottom of it! nothing but amazing things to say! will go back next weekend too!!
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Cris L.
Pizza is good, the sandwiches are good. Prices are fair...and they deliver too. It's not the best pizza place around, but the food is always decent. I've eaten-in aslo. It's not a bad experience, but it's not quite a restaurant either. The baked pasta is one of the best items on the menu. I'd recommend Stone Hearth for a good pizza/italian food at a fair price.
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Bret C.
Stone Hearth finally opened a location near where I live and I can't be happier about it. And it used to be a gas station or something?! This place is awesome. It cleans up the neighborhood and I think they had a lot of foresight because this is where Harvard is expanding their campus over the next several years. The pizza is AWESOME. But my secret is the Meatball Panini. Give it a shot. Also, Stone Hearth continues to be a great place for those who are gluten-free. FYI, this location is open later than all of the others! Come support this new neighborhood business.
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Lorin G.
Finally we have found amazing local pizza! We tried the classic and the cheeseburger, both were made with the most delish thin crust. The sauce was seasoned perfect, and toppings were ample. I wouldn't recommend the Parmesan flatbread, it was basically over cooked dough with a sprinkle cheese.
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Jaz P.
I have never written a review on yelp, but my bad experience from this establishment has made me do so. I ordered delivery through foodler, ordered a gluten free pizza and an order of their wings. Waited an hour and a half before calling. I get put on hold twice and get hung up on. Finally I'm told my orders on its way and that the guy just left. I finally get my order and my foods cold. I'm in the process of reheating my pizza in the toaster. Save your money and don't bother, not worth it.
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Lisa I.
This is my go-to place for pizza delivery. It's delicious and made with high-quality, fresh, local ingredients. Delivery is relatively quick, and the delivery guys are always friendly. They also have much more than pizza - the menu is full of salads, wraps, paninis, pasta, apps, and dessert. They also do gluten-free options for their pizza if that's your thing. My favorites: Chicken Pesto - chicken, pesto, AND goat cheese?? great combo The Divine Goddess - white pizza with broccoli and spinach YUM! The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is the price. At $14-18 for a large pizza, it's a bit pricey.
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Lauren P.
Stone Hearth was a welcome addition to the Allston area! I was so sick of ordering from tasteless Dominos or having to trek across the Charles for some Cambridge One. Stone Hearth offers the best of both - easy, delicious pizza delivery and a casual spot great for groups. Love the Farm fresh pizza with its arugula and prosciutto topping.
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Hannah G.
Yeah...really wish I could say I won't order again, but when you're gluten/dairy/soy free and craving pizza, you don't have many choices. That said, I'm not going to order anytime soon. It took 75 minutes for the pizza to get to my apartment, by which time I was starving. Good thing I then had to turn on my oven to reheat it, since it was totally cold. When I ordered a few months ago, that same thing happened. What is it about them delivering cold pizza? If you can't do a delivery in a timely manner, change your delivery policy. Think I'm changing my mind to NEVER AGAIN, especially now that I know Naked Pizza does gluten free crust and offers vegan soy-free cheese. Update: So I emailed to complain about how they've never been capable of delivering on time, and some manager said that it was because the Allston location was new and sucked at life, so he apologized profusely and sent me a $30 gift card to try them again. I just tried to use it tonight and you can't use gift cards over the phone with delivery! I order delivery because I can't get there in person. They suck so much at everything they do it's not even funny. Basically the only thing they do well is source their ingredients locally, but since you never get to eat them, that's a moot point.
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Alexander R.
Very sensitive to GF issues, keeping ingredients separate, etc.
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Jen Y.
I just moved across the street from here so when I was sick of lugging crap out of my car and was starving I decided to run across to get a bite to eat....I got a meatball panini but I didn't think it would be enough for my hunger so I wanted a side of like veggies or something...for a place that is "organic" they don't really offer any good healthy sides - ( like add x amount for a salad or some sort of fruit or veggie?) the guy on the phone suggested melanzana- which was basically just an eggplant spread with parmesean flatbread....but the way he described it I thought it was just eggplant ...but it was just more bread UGH lol... both were ok and good and tasty but I thought it was a bit pricey for a quick lunch... another time I went and got takeout and this time I ordered a mushroom pizza, an argula and portobello salad and pasta w/vodka sauce...the pizza was mediocre. I mean the crust was good but the size of the pizza itself was kind of lackluster...it was almost $17 for a large and there was really nothing special about it....the salad was something I could have thrown together because it was just a few pieces of argula, a few slices of cheese and literally like 4 pieces of mushroom. I do think their balsamic dressing was really good and delicious though. The pasta was OK. Again for what they charge you it really wasn't a lot of food. I've been to local Italian places in eastie where $10 you get an overflowing pan of pasta enough to last for 3 days. THATS RIGHT I SAID IT LOL. the 3rd time I went in here I went with my parents....it was late and they were helping me move so this was going to be a quick dinner since there are not a lot of choices in the immediate area. Both my mom and dad got pastas...I think my mom got the spinach and roasted chicken which was pretty good- the chicken was very tender and my dad got a meatball pasta...which he kinda just ate half of and was done. I got another panini - this time I did the chicken bianco which was alright.- for some reason when you eat there, they give you homemade chips but when you order out they don't. The service was kind of slow and there were only 2 other tables there. The food took longer than it should have since we ordered pretty standard items it was prob at least 25 minutes....GRR When it came time to pay I decided to do that level up thing that they advertise all over the restaurant. Basically you sign up through your phone and link your cc and what it does is give you points every time you go to local restaurants and they give you a bar code and the restaurant scans it and you can add the tip...I only did it because it told you when you signed up you would immediately get 5 bucks off your bill. Our waiter was kind of slow all night and I specifically told him I literally just signed up.,..Instead he didn't give me the $5 off and charged me the full amount...UGH...he later returned the $5 in cash since he couldn't reverse it. Again for 3 people for a pizza place it came out to almost $50 even WITH the coupon. My parents were ok with the place but weren't blown away... I mean don't get me wrong, I like that it's a new concept to the Allston area and that the ingredients are fresh and are from local farms- I like that aspect - but I wish they would give you more food and offer some other options. There is also alcohol served which will give the hipsters in Allston another place to go LOL....And the food is OK but again, a bit on the expensive side. I mean I always try to eat healthy and organic and this is a nice option to have in the hood...I just think it needs some tweaking! It's kind of like a place I would go to if I didn't have any other choice and was starving- but it won't be my every night take out I would go broke!
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Josh R.
It's your basic pizza place, simple and modern looking with maybe a dozen tables peppered across an open room. I've tried several different pizzas here--all thin crust style--and I admit that Stone Hearth does offer some unusual toppings. The service is fine, but I find that the pizza just isn't that good. To me, it seems overly dry, crunchy, and too light on cheese. Perhaps this restaurant is trying to classy, but it misses the mark as far as taste. It's too bad.
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Azalea K.
Great place if your group has lots of dietary restrictions. I'm a vegetarian, and I like "the bean" and farm fresh pizzas. Decent beer selection.
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Bassem S.
Great casual pizza spot. It's a cozy clean spot with super efficient service and good prices. My go-to is the sausage and caramelized onions, hands down - you can get a sizable medium pizza to feed 2 for less than $20. The Divine Goddess is also fantastic. I've gotten delivery from here too BUT I think it's much better as dine-in. The pizza's pretty thin and gets a little soggy when it's delivered... We've also done some big group dinners here and they've been great about accommodating us and regularly bringing out a variety of dishes.
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Carol W.
Pizza is one of my favorite foods, and I have been wanting to try this place since it opened down the street. So, today, I finally took the bus down there to check it out, and I was not disappointed!! I ordered a reguar margherita pizza and a root beer float. I devoured the whole thing on my own -- my excuse is that I'm pregnant right now and eating for 2! This pizza is really about the dough - definitely way tastier than that Lower Crust!! The dough is slightly on the salty side, thin, but not too thin allowing for some bite and the ablility to fold it if you wish. The root beer float was made with vanilla gelato, and it was definitely a little different from the plain old root beer floats that you get at most places. While this lunch was a bit pricey (costed about $20 with tip), I would certainly return and try some of their other pizzas.
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Addyson B.
My pizza and garlic bread were delivered 50min after I ordered, and received cool to the touch. Due to this fact, the garlic bread was dry and stale and the pizza soggy.
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Rachel D.
i just recently started ordering from Stone Hearth because they have a gluten free pizza. It was awesome you wouldn't know it was gluten free, the flavor is great. We get the spicy sauce with some garlic and it is always satisfying. Only once we got a pizza with the garlic infused olive oil, green olives and goat cheese though it may sound weird it tasted pretty good the only problem was it was a bit over cooked, the crust was really crunchy. That being my only complaint i would totally recommend it and i continue to order from the Allston location. Their Delivery is always reasonable as well, never felt like i was waiting too long.
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Nick C.
I've ordered from SHP twice in the last 6 months. The first time the pizza arrived after an hour and a half, and was cold. The manager comped the pizza, but I promised myself that I would never order from them again. And then I did. Tonight I ordered a pizza at 7pm. Its a Thursday. At 8.10pm I called to see where my pizza was. The driver was "just leaving" with it, and it would be there in 10-15. Called back at 8:35pm. Talked to the manager, who comped the pizza. Called back at 8:45pm. Talked to the manager again. She called the driver, but could not tell me where he was, or when he was going to get here. It's now 8:55pm, and it's still not here My pizza will have been in the drivers car for at least 50 minutes by the time it gets here. If you want to wait 2 hours for a pizza that has FOR SURE spent at least 30-60 minutes in the car getting nice and cold and soggy, and deal with perfectly nice but totally incompetent managers and drivers, then by all means order from them. Otherwise choose a pizza delivery service that can commit to a time and deliver on it. Had to update this review. So, 9pm comes and goes, and still no pizza. So, I call SHP again. They are closed. Finally, at 9:10pm the driver pitches up. No sorry. No explanation. He expects me to pay for it because the managers have not managed to tell him that its been comped. ITS A TOTAL CIRCUS. DONT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THEM. EVER.
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Rhan K.
I love this place and I can not state how much stone hearth pizza is awesome. First, they make really great pizza. Banana peppers on a pizza. No need to say more to convince me that they are great. In addition to this, they actually make a legit pizza. Second, they have been catering events at Boston Startup School and if they can comfortably feed 80+ people at lunch and deal with their normal traffic, they must be bamf. Finally, they are a local place and I just love having food that has been locally made and locally sold!
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Meghan H.
I had heard great things about this place for months, and finally stopped by today and I am definitely impressed. The outdoor seating is cute and comfortable, the service was great and the pizza was so deliciously good! We sampled both the Divine Goddess and the Prosciutto & Pineapple and they were fantastic. Can't wait to go back!
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Chelle C.
I hit this place up on the way home from a long day of running errands and I was hungry, so I stopped in! I remember thinking... "this place BETTER be good!" I heard a lot about it and hoped it lived up to the hype... I was too hungry to make gourmet flavor decision so I grabbed 2 slices of cheese pizza and a lemon lime soda for $6. They don't have coke or Pepsi brands... which is nice. The soda definitely tasted fresh, crisp and clean! I have to say... love at first bite with that pizza! I was really thankful too! Perfectly thin, with a nice crispy/chewy crust!!! I will definitely be back or at least order delivery! I usually try to take pics, but I was on the go and starving so, it just got devoured... but they were standard size slices of heaven. Yum!
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Catrina M.
The first time I ordered from this place I was really excited to finally find a place in my neighborhood that makes decent gluten free pizza. With that said the last couple of times I've ordered the pizza has been terrible. The crust is burnt and the middle is soggy. There is so much red sauce and barely any cheese. Maybe 6 pieces of cheese if you're lucky. The toppings are undercooked and have obviously just been thrown on with no care for balance. Needless to say, I will not be ordering anymore. Bummer, no one else around makes GF pizza.
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Christine R.
We stopped in for dinner and the place was packed! I was pleased to see that they support local organic fresh food. Owen, our server, was awesome! We ordered the Presto Pesto Panini (and pesto was too heavy and prosciutto should have been cut thinner). I had the Stromboli with chicken spinach sun-dried tomato and goat cheese. It was delicious along with the spicy sauce. Also order the appetizer meatball poppers quite tasty (although not as hot as I would've thought they would've been when I saw the steam coming off the bowl) I would definitely come back again!
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Vivian C.
For take-out: Hot Pressed Paninis are fresh made and come in White or Whole Wheat Served with housemade crisps! ROASTED VEGGIE $7.25 Roasted eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, scallions, fresh basil, mozzarella/provolone blend and garlic tomato sauce All our pastas feature a Penne Rigate and are served with housemade organic focaccia bread PASTA WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE $11.50 Housemade creamy vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and finished with fresh basil Add $3 for one below Housemade Meatballs Housemade Sausage Oven Roasted Chicken February Specials Eggplant Paahm $12.50 Roasted eggplant atop linguini noodles, with chunky tomato and bechamel sauces & parmesan cheese Reactions: Pathetic! - The pasta special consisted of 3 slices of eggplant on top of a thin layer of linguini. Pasta is cheap. But not cheap enough? Salty - the family thought everything was too salty That's generous? - I was told that the add on chicken $3 was a generous portion; 6 slices making up perhaps half a breast of white chicken meat is considered generous? Both pastas were on the soft side of al dente. The vodka sauce had an unexpected kick. Only one small piece of focaccia was provided - perhaps the pasta special did not come with? Wait, where's the housemade crisps that were supposed to come with the panini??? Other stuff: Service was pleasant. A parking lot was available, which made stopping here convenient. Level Up and the Belly Card are both accepted. 2 stars *** 3/2015 *** Picked up a tiramisu $6 on the way home. It was a short piece, two lady fingers high, with a low cream to cake ratio, but it got my mom's approval for being light on both the alcohol and sugar. 3 stars.
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Brian J.
I had very little expectation from this place when I first went here but it has quickly become one of my go-to spots in the area. The pizzas are always great, decent beers, sandwiches, etc. but the thing that really stands out here are the employees. Everyone that I've interacted with here has been nothing but an absolute pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend checking this place out!
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Paul M.
I've only had one pizza from there, but it was out of bounds! After reading other reviews, I decided on the prosciutto and pineapple on whole wheat. The dough was perfect consistency, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The sauce has that homemade taste with just the right amount on the pie. Prosciutto was plentiful, big triangles of pineapple and shreds of scallions sprinkled on top. A+, can't wait to dine in and try another!
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Adam D.
The pizza is good but when I say it was some of the worst, slowest service I've ever received. Constantly needed to ask for service. When the food came we didn't have plates or silverware. Empty drinks galore. Place sucked.
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Adam E.
The last time I went to Stone Hearth after a game, there were probably 12-15 people in my group. That's a big group, and I know that is not fun to deal with as a server. In fact, our server was completely awesome, relaxed, upbeat, and friendly. He even *volunteered* to split our check up however we wanted it. I couldn't have been more impressed with our server. The problem was not with him, it was with the horrible, no good, very bad hostess. The hostess is the face of the organization, the person who greets visitors and makes them feel welcome and maybe even excited about their upcoming dining experience. When we arrived, the horrible, no good, very bad hostess gave us a look of death, and then we had this exchange: HNGVB Hostess: "Uhh, can I help you?" Us: "Yes, we'd like to get some food and drinks!" HNGVB Hostess:"Uhhhh, are you going to eat here?" Us: "Yes, please!" HNGVB Hostess: LONG SIGH, followed by a sarcastic "Greeeaaaattt" while rolling her eyes and stomping toward the menus. We almost walked out of the *totally empty* restaurant because if this childish and rude "greeting." The meal was just as good as it usually is. I love the beer list, love that they carry Downeast Cider, and I love that they use fresh, local ingredients. And the food just plain tastes good. But if that hostess pulls that shit next time, my friends and I will take our appetites and wallets elsewhere. I'm pretty sure Stone Hearth would rather sell $300+ of food and drinks than $0, which is what they would have done if we walked out like we probably should have.
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Michael J.
First time in Lower Allston (except for early morning November Project runs at Harvard Stadium), and was looking for a place for lunch on a Sunday. I was surprised by the lack of options in the area, so Stone Hearth Pizza sounded great. Plus, it had a good rating on Yelp. Pizza = great Salad = great Service = great Beer = great Now, I consider myself a pretty good tipper. The credit card payment system is one of those fancy iPad systems that lets you pick the percentage that you tip, and calculates it automatically. No math = very convenient. So I pick the highest tip percentage option, get my receipt, and we were on our way. Here is my issue with Stone Hearth Pizza. When I looked at my receipt, I found that they calculated the tip based off the total amount, including the tax. It sounds very trivial and probably cheap of me, but it is somewhat unethical. Like I said, I tip well, but I tip on the amount I bought, not on the amount the Commonwealth takes too. It was the difference of only 42 cents in tip, but it's the principal. I'm sure Stone Hearth Pizza had the option to set up the system to calculate the tax, and they chose calculate it in the way that cheats their customers. Minus 2 stars for cheating customers. If I'm in the area, I may go back, but I will be smarter when I tip.
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Chris S.
When in town for a football or hockey game at Harvard this is the perfect place to kill at little time before or after a sporting event. Only minutes from the athletic facilities there's free parking on site, which is a huge plus in this area. This is a table side service kind of a place and they make the pizza in the oven as ordered. It's not the city's best pizza, but it sure won't disappoint you either. They also have fresh, quality salads, good soup and best of all, everything is reasonably priced.
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Kaitlyn O.
Not the best location but awesome gluten free options, pizza and pasta! Cool vibes. Fresh ingredients.
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Leesha Z.
Got a groupon to this place and decided to check out the Allston location. Very friendly staff, clean place too. We had to spend $30 in order to use the groupon which was hard because the place is so cheap! We started off with the stuffed meatballs which tasted fresh and like home. For entrees, I got a 12' marguerite pizza and my boyfriend got a 12' pepperoni. Both on wheat. Both were really delicious and fresh. For dessert we split the tiramisu, which is made in house. I really like this place because they get all their ingredients from local farms and their beer from local breweries. Can't beat that.
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Laura T.
I just ordered delivery and had a terrible experience. They said online my price was $30 and some cents, and that it would be here in 45 minutes. An hour and a half later, I get my two cold, soggy pizzas and a salad, and the delivery man tells me it's $40. Not worth it!! There are a lot of much better places.
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Chelsea G.
This place is terrible. I called and the lady was a nasty bitch. I gave her my address for delivery and confirmed it two times. The delivery boy showed up at the wrong place and called me on his cell phone confused (it was not his fault), it was the stupid restaurant's!!!! He was lost for two hours and the food came freezing cold. My boyfriends pizza looked like complete shit and tasted like garbage. Not even worth heating up! The mac and cheese lacked salt and pepper, need i say more? This is definitely not a good place to order from if you are looking to have a relaxing night with good food. I had to eat the food because I was hungry but now I regret my decision and am feeling sick as a dog. Eek methinks not!
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Kerry W.
Food is pretty good, but the service at this place is TERRIBLE. Called in an order for pick up, got there 15 minutes later, still sat around and waited for 25 minutes while the employees were just too busy chatting it up and this was in the middle of the day...I called ahead for the very reason of not having to wait to long! And again last night, called to place an order for delivery...I say "hi I would like to place an order for delivery" and get the response of "oh when would you like delivery?" I respond with "Tonight" (I was so confused as to why she was asking me this) " oh um we can't do delivery tonight our driver um....(long pause) broke down and I don't know when he will be back" and that was at 8pm. Not worth your time, maybe if the owner gets some real staff this place has the potential to be booming with business!
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Veronica H.
Great veggie pizza! Service was really great. It wasn't busy on a Monday evening. Looks like they can open "Garage door" windows for open air dining in warmer seasons. Hubs had an amazing Blue Hill beer the he won't stop talking about. :) Love the focus on sustainable, organic, local offerings!
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Alyson S.
I wanted to add that if you order online, don't pay them again in store. I got double charged but the manager was very nice and made sure it was refunded. Still they should know their system well enough to not ask for payment in store if you pay online.
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Alyssa W.
Awesome pizza! AND it's healthy too!! Since it was my first time here, I have many questions, but the staff is extrememly pleasant and very helpful. After all my questions, I opted to get a cheese pizza, we were really hungry and wanted it quick! We also got the pizza with a wheat crust, the waitress informed us it was good for you and didnt tasty 'healthy', YESH PLEASE. so glad we stopped here for a quick take out, pizza was delicious and the price tag wasnt bad either. Decor inside is fresh and simple. Definately coming back here to try a variety of slices, the toppings sound so good!
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Emma T.
DO NOT Get delivery! I ordered through foodler. The food was an hour later than expected. When I finally got it the pizza was cold. Which ticked me off even more. I also ordered the chopped salad and was disappointed. 1- they forgot the dressing 2- it was not what it said it was on the menu. Maybe it would be a different story if you go to the restaurant...... But honestly there are so many other pizza places out there, don't know if it's worth it.
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Adriana M.
I had a wicked craving for pasta and after prowling Foodler, I decided on Stone Hearth because of the 4 star rating. I ordered the meatball lovers pasta and a side Caesar salad. Ugh, just ugh. What an awful idea. Literally some of the worst delivery I've ever had. First off delivery was half an hour late. The portion of pasta was super small and incredibly mushy. There were a decent amount of meatballs, but they were dry and hard. Even though the salad was a reasonable size, it was still disappointing. The lettuce was wilted and the dressing was a thick paste. Overall, I paid more than $20 for a meal that was barely edible. I wish I'd saved my money and just made pasta from a box.
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Joni V.
Just delicious. Great food all around but the pizzas are second to none for freshness and taste. The desserts are sweet without overwhelming as the staff are friendly and fun!
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Minh C.
I had the roasted chicken stromboli with spinach and tomato. It was an average dish at an average price. My only comment on the stromboli is that the cheese sauce tasted like someone added way too much flour. It was rather bland, and the aftertaste of flour left me wanting something better.
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Scott H.
Amazing buffalo chicken pizza with caramelized onions and plum tomatoes. Friendly staff was always smiling. Their drink selection was fun, try mixing their berry iced tea with the lemonade.
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Danielle S.
Since I live near this location, I've dined here many times. It's quick, easy, and convenient. That said, the food is - and has been every time I've dined here - incredibly average. The pizza, salads, and paninis are all average at best. It's surprising as they very visibly advertise their locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. Despite this, there is nothing special about the pizza. The crust is bland and the toppings are not appreciably better. I want to like this place since it's so close, but I've been underwhelmed one too many times. Going to look for a new local pizza spot.
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Emily A.
Nice modern looking ambiance and great pizza. The salad was good too. If you like thin crust, Italian style pizza, definitely go here. I'd go back in a minute.
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Sarah M.
The pizza here was totally acceptable. It was even good. But there was not that much food for a lot of dollar. I had a groupon here so it was alright WITH the groupon but I'd never come back. That sounds harsh, perhaps, but I'm not about to spend 20 bucks to get full on pizza.
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Amanda T.
We got delivery so I can't comment on the actual building, but man the pizza was fantastic! It's a little pricier than the 1000 other pizza places near us, but the taste is worth a few extra dollars, as is knowing that the ingredients were locally sourced. The stuffed olive things were tasty too. I'll be trying the paninis and salads next time!
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Karen S.
Better than Upper Crust. No joke. If you like to enjoy a personal pizza without the threat of diabesity, the thin crust and fresh ingredients will leave you satisfied.
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Kay J.
Friendly service - great pizza - love the Farm Fresh Pizza - sooo good.
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James L.
I ordered a lentil soup ($3/cup) and a salad with anchovies ($8.75). The ambiance, service, everything environmentally related was great. The presentation of the food was good as were their utensils/plates. The food was over-priced for all of this, but you can clearly tell it was high quality. I've been to the SHP in NEedham last year, and I don't remember what I think of it. This place was good food and ambiance for higher prices. More to come when I eat one of their pizzas.
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Mohsen H.
I love the appetizers and sandwiches at this place. Simply Amazing and tasty. I have not tried their Pizzas but I am sure I am going to love it too. I go eat there at least twice a week
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Mei C.
I visited this place twice. The first time I visited, I ordered a pizza, pasta, and parmesan flat bread. The pasta and flat bread were pretty good, but the pizza was a disappointment! It was so salty that I could not eat another slice. However, I visited this place recently again and this time, they surprised me. The pizza was delicious! The pasta and stromboli were phenomenal! I would definitely go there again. The homemade gelato also look delicious; maybe i will get some next time.
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Erin S.
The staff here was above-and-beyond nice and friendly. They made an awesome impression, and the pizza was quite good - we plan to go back!
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Meltem D.
We ordered delivery from here and it was prompt but the pizza was lukewarm when it got to us. Also, we had asked for extra ricotta on our pizza and that wasn't there. Overall, the pizza wasn't that great, the crust was kind of dry and the sauce tasted like tomato puree warmed up. Based on some of these reviews, I was expecting something much better.
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Cindy Q.
Love this place! Embarrassed to say, our famly eats here at least once a week. Their whole wheat crust is so good, you don't notice that it is a "healthier" option. The meatball poppers are great, love chopped salad (and I am not a salad person), and enjoy the homemade sausage & carmerlized onion pizza. Also, think it's great that the kids meals come with organic milk and choice of gelato or cookies!
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Jen A.
Service was slow at lunch time (we were the first in the door so it's not as if they were swamped) but the food more than makes up for it. You can't go wrong here. I do wish their gluten free pizzas came in larger sizes....
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Sarah C.
SO awesome. For any gluten free folks out there, this place is fantastic. fast service and best pizza (gluten free or not) that I've ever had in boston. The service was also fantastic.
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Alex J.
This place is awesome. I've been 3 times since they opened, and each time has been a pleasure. The wait staff is great, the food is awesome, and you get a healthy meal for a reasonable price. Also, it looks like they're going to have a nice patio for when the weather gets warmer. This is a great place for dinner and a few beers/glasses of wine before you start your night. Also, the whole wheat crust is fantastic.
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Otto G.
This is near work, so it is convenient. The sandwiches never seem to do it for me; however, the meatball appetizer in the spicy tomato sauce is really good. If you drink beer, this is not a bad place to go as they serve local beer - Rapscalion is really good. I think the pizza is ok, but I do appreciate the gluten-free options they offer.
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Nicky H.
Gluten Free eaters, here is your new PIZZA place! All pizzas are available gluten-free for $2 extra. Coupon available for the month of May for $2 off gluten free pizzas. Checkout the website! We visited this restaurant after reading the the reviews on the gluten free selections available. We were certainly pleased after giving this place a try! Since it was a beautiful day in Boston, outdoor seating were available. The cool breeze and casual atmosphere made our experience very enjoyable. To start off, we shared a cesar salad. We got the gluten free option which comes without croutons. (Note to restaurant: there are gluten free croutons available!) Next, we had the homemade sausage and caramelized onions gluten-free pizza. The sausage was absolutely delicious! The pizza tasted just as good as if it were not gluten-free! Bravo! We also had the creamy-vodka pasta dish, which was a bit hard and dry on top. This is probably due to the dish being baked. Once you get past the top layer, the pasta was cheezy, and the chicken was tasty. I think the pasta dishes could be improved on because it lacked flavor. Now...for DESSERT! There are 2 gluten-free options: Cookie and Brownie! We got the brownie and it came with gelato, which are all gluten free. Lemon and strawberry are even dairy free! We ordered the brownie with stawberry. The brownie was nice and hot! I give it 4 stars because the pasta dishes could be improved on, but 5 stars for the variety of dishes given the gluten-free option!
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bruce p.
Went there with my softball team, party of 15...we were pretty open minded about things since we were in a good mood...and didn't expect to be blown away or anything. Staff and service was good...and we ordered bottles of wine, beer, and individual items......we had a very large bill...however, the wine was pretty bad..it could have been trader joe's three buck chuck (maybe it was)....pizza was just ok....mine kind of had a food court appeal ( I counted six small pieces of chicken on my classic)...we had a good laugh over that.....the rest of the food was so so.....we were expecting at least a bertucci's experience....this place has awesome potential and can clean up on softball days...however, if things don't go beyond food court food...we probably will just go for beers and share food...:( Hope management reads this...:)
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
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Erica B.
My new go-to neighborhood pizza place! If you're in Brighton, this is the place to grab pizza and beer with friends. The staff is generous with the beer samples (and even recommends beer or wine pairings with their specials menu). The menu is full of local(isn)ly sourced ingredients from farms in New England, and everything tastes great. I also had the tiramisu for dessert. It didn't blow me away, but it wasn't awful.
(4)Moises F.
I am a pizza fan and I was not really happy with the quality of pizzas around the Harvard campus until I went to Stone Hearth Pizza. The pizza was delicious; very tasty. The only problem I had with it was the fact that it was overcooked. I usually like soft pizzas but that's a personal preference. The service was also very quick. I also tried some of their sides which were amazing. The new place also has an outdoor area which will be in use soon when the weather is a bit warmer!
(4)S C.
Love this place! Got 7 different flavors for a big group at work and the options are unlimited! The gluten free pizza option was the biggest deciding factor and people loved it! I am very thankful for a good balance between vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas and they aren't just run of the mill flavors either. The staff is so pleasant and helpful that even a stressful job like ordering pizza for 20 people feels ok. I will always recommend this place to everyone I know
(4)Eunice E.
I love the Chicken Bianco here... it is quite possibly the most delicious panini I've ever tasted. I know, it's a big statement, but I'll tell you - this is a big sandwich--in both size AND flavour! And the house-made chips... crunchy, cheesy perfection. I've also gotten their pizzas here, which are just as tasty. Delicious thin crust, fresh toppings, rich spices, the works. I love that their stuff is all housemade, organic, and locally sourced. It really makes such a huge (positive) difference in the quality of food! I ordered delivery from them for the first time last night, and the food came exactly when it was supposed to, and was still pipin' hot by the time it arrived. Impressive! Re: eating in, I've sat both inside and outside, but I opt for outdoors when the weather is nice (their patio is so large!). Everything's always really clean. So why only 4 stars if I can wax poetic day and night about Stone Hearth's amazing food and awesome patio? Every time I have been here, the service has been, well, friendly, obviously--they greet you when you come in, and my order's always taken (lol), but I've been underwhelmed by the waitresses here (the same one on several occasions). Service has been, for me, a bit lackluster, and really slow when it came to refilling my drinks or coming by with the check when I've asked, etc. I've been here quiiite a few times (I can't get enough of their paninis!), and each time, I find myself wishing the service matched the high quality of the food. This won't stop me from coming back, though! Yes, indeed, their food is THAT good. And it's so convenient to both my apartment and my office--score!
(4)Jenn S.
A few months ago, a coworker & I were talking about pizza places and he mentioned that his favorite place is Stone Hearth. I looked at him and said "There's a Groupon deal for them today!" After getting back to my computer, I looked up the Yelp reviews and ended up buying the deal. (I THINK it was Groupon - it may have been another site.) We ended up going there a few weeks ago with some friends. They have a toddler and I thought it would be a good place for him. I was right! Upon arrival, I started looking at the windows out front and was immediately impressed - they had signs touting their family friendliness, and their use of organic/local products. Even better!! We were pretty much the first people in the restaurant (they had JUST opened for the night), but it filled up FAST. Once our friends arrived, we were busy catching up and playing with their kid, but our waiter was patient and understanding. Once we were really to order, we asked how the Meatball Poppers were and he said they were his favorite thing on the menu and recommended the Spicy Tomato Sauce. (Meatball Poppers: Housemade meatballs made with locally raised beef, stuffed with fresh mozzarella and assorted spices. Served with organic focaccia bread and your choice of sauce Spicy Tomato Sauce, Creamy Roasted Onion & Herb Sauce, or Signature Tomato Sauce.) We got a large order and, although we ate them all, did not find them to be THAT amazing. They were good, don't get me wrong, but not knock-your-socks-off. We ended up splitting 2 pizzas (we also ordered a salad, which never came - I was sad about that): 1) Buffalo Chicken Pizza: Garlic oil, hot sauce marinated roasted chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella/provolone blend, blue cheese, red onions and finished with our housemade buttermilk blue cheese dressing 2) Half pepperoni & half cheese I couldn't decide which I liked better. Both were REALLY delicious. Although we all had at least 2-3 slices, there were still some left over! My husband didn't think it was the best pizza he'd ever had, but we would definitely go back! It's not super cheap - it is Needham and everything is organic/local (you'd think local food would be cheaper, but that's a rant for another time) - but it's quality food and the portions are generous.
(4)Bridget R.
This review is for take-out. A friend and I got take-out here last night. The food was excellent as usual. I had the barbecue chicken pizza and I definitely recommend it. I picked it up at around 6:00PM which I thought was early, but there were already people waiting outside. The girl handling the take-out was a little overwhelmed, but she got our order together in a reasonable amount of time and was very friendly and apologetic about the wait. Tip: they periodically offer Groupons $15 for $30 worth of food.
(4)Dawn G.
Such a hit or miss experience... I work just around the corner from this place, and I often go here for lunch, but I think I'll only go if I really want the chicken bianco. Last week, I tried the cuban sandwich special, but it was the blandest version of that ever, and I regretted spending the money. Today I got a few slices of the special, and they're soggy & undercooked, barely warmed up & kind of gross -- a thin crust must be crispy, or it's just a mess. Once again, not happy about spending the money. The chicken bianco panini is very good though, and the salads have been just fine.
(3)Julia M.
Ok, I hate doing this, but it's gotta happen. I ordered from Stone Hearth a few weeks ago. The calzone was GREAT, but when I opened my salad there was a big black hair sitting right across the top of it. GROSS. I called and the manager was so nice and immediately offered a credit for my next visit. Really nice. And, you know, stuff like this happens. NOT TWICE, THOUGH. I just ordered a pizza and wings. The wings were fine (well, meh, at best) and then I opened my pizza. THERE'S ANOTHER HUGE HAIR ACROSS MY PIZZA. Big, and black and long and wavy. This is not ok! Definitely never ordering from there again. GROSS GROSS GROSS. Oh, wait... Just found another hair.
(1)Christina C.
Stone Hearth makes catering for groups such a pleasant experience. I have catered twice for medium-sized parties (15-20 people) and would recommend: * The Triple Dip: freshly baked crostini (the best part for crust lovers!) with roasted red pepper & goat cheese, roasted eggplant, and artichoke & parmesan. * Margherita Pizza with whole wheat crust * BBQ Chicken Pizza with white crust A gem for the gluten-free eater. Stone Hearth seriously has the right blend of chew, crunch, and char to their crust. A dash of Italy = happiness!
(4)Allison L.
Living Social has a $5 for $10 deal so I gave it a try. After all it is tough to fine gluten-free pizza and pasta. The order arrived after the quoted time and the driver originally gave us the wrong order. We had to call him back to get it switched. To top it all off the food was kind of cold, but tasty once reheated.
(2)Erik O.
This isn't your typical pizza joint. And that's what I like and dislike about it. I feel that it has potential that is not being met. It's good, but it could be great. They some inventive and more "gourmet" toppings and menu items that most places don't, which is great. And they claim to be partnered with several small new England based farms and companies. A good example is the marinated olives. On point. Good work. The pizza though, it's kinda smallish and disappointing. doughy, and under cooked in my opinion. I'll try it a few more times and update. It wasn't bad, i just assumed it would be better. the patio with be inviting this summer.
(3)Nathan O.
All food is house made from scratch ensuring superior taste, healthful, and clean. Stone Hearth Pizza is driven by quality and conservation in their functional business model; committed to sourcing sustainable, organic, and local ingredients whenever possible. Gluten free is also an option with house made gluten free crust. The food quality is quite superior. From the first bite, you can tell that it's prepared fresh, not only for you, but just moments before you received. Special shout-out to Allston store: I constantly order from Foodler and last night was no different. However, I didn't realize that Stone Hearth was closing shortly (within 10 minutes) after ordering. Sure enough, pizza was delivered approximately 30 minutes later! I will definitely continue to support this fantastic restaurant.
(5)Katharine P.
As far as "healthier" pizza goes this is solid. Try the arugula portobello salad or the spinach avocado salad. Good stuff and the dressings are yummy! I like the lemony one.
(3)Michelle L.
This is such a nice alternative for takeout/delivery compared to the Dominos default. Even better is going to the restaurant for a quick meal before heading out. The establishment is nothing fancy, it sits on the corner of a nondescript part of town. Inside, its just basic furniture decoration. What I like about Stone Hearth Pizza is that I can be simultaneously picky (healthy, not too heavy) and hang with the boys. Sorry, but I hate going to bars and having to eat greasy unhealthy pizza, burgers, and fries. Here, I can eat pizza and enjoy it. My favorites: Meatball poppers (appetizers) Divine Goddess (white pizza) - this is my staple. Spice Banana Pepper - trust me, it's good. and unique. Homemade Sausage and Carmelized Onions - a favorite with my guy friends. I was surprised to see it a chain, but I guess that is what happens when good food becomes popular.
(3)David V.
I couldn't really think of anything to complain about after my lunch here, so I'm going with a 5 star rating. I ate here with a few friends from work and we were all happy with our lunch. We split a large BBQ chicken pizza, a large homemade sausage pizza, and a regular pepperoni pizza. All of the pizzas were delicious! The flavors worked well together, everything was fresh, and the pizzas were just the right size. I hope to eat here again in the future!
(5)Danie R.
Stay away from cheese olives (TINY portion). My friend got the meatballs and they were tiny as well. She said they weren't special either. I'd stay with the main courses and avoid apps. Their cheese crackers are amazing. I could eat an entire plate of them. I also love their veggie stromboli. Sometimes it's undercooked. SAD FACE. Their thin crust is great, but their veggie combinations are kind of weird and not so delicious. I'm not as big of a fan of their pizza as their stromboli. Their creamy onion sauce is amazing. The béchamel is bland as hell. However, the two star minus is their service. More than 50% of the time they forget to put in my order OR the server rings in the wrong order for me. It really blows sitting there, watching all your friends eat pizza and salads.. And you're eating cheese crackers. They usually take something off the bill or offer me dessert, but that doesn't really take away the fact that I don't get to actually eat when I'm there. I've switched to take out.
(3)Phil O.
This place is pretty decent. The pizzas are good, although not spectacular, but they are light and fresh tasting. The service is always excellent. I also like how they have a beer license, which is not typical for a pizza joint.
(4)Kerry N.
Service is great and space is appealing--a great thing for our kind of dismal little hood. But I wish the pizza were better. For instance, the pepperoni has no kick. You'd do better to order their special pizza rather than one from the menu. It's always more inspired. Hot fudge sundae is crazy good.
(4)Chris J.
Front of house service was atrocious, the pizza was good but over priced and our server had no idea what he was talking about. Over all I could have done better at trader joes.
(2)Jenny K.
I never write reviews, buuuut this was pretty terrible. Food was 30 minutes later than the time promised and the delivery man didn't even come into the lobby to hand me my food. Though this doesn't usually matter to me the pizza was soggy and cold, the parmesan flatbread was stale, and the croutons in the caesar salad were soggy as well. On top of all that, I had only chosen items that were starred as favorites and none of it tasted good to me. Even the packaged cookie was crap. So unfortunate since it was top rated...maybe they care more about their food prep and service in the restaurant
(1)Kara C.
I've only had a good experience here - I love the quirky beer menu and the unique pizzas. It is great not only for a big group but also for take out. I've done a lot of late post-work fly-by's to grab a meal. They will even send their ice cream sundaes to go! Great casual and local pizza joint.
(4)Kate B.
Please make the lentil soup a staple on the menu. It is THE best.
(4)R. M.
So, as a transplant from New York City, I'm pretty skeptical of thin crust pizza and especially skeptical of gluten-free crust. I was impressed by the quality though! At first glance, the pies look unimpressive-- thin and simple. But they're quite tasty with quality ingredients. Also, the dining area was clean and neat. This place would merit 4 stars except for the service: the day I went, a non-English speaking Japanese couple were there and it was clear that they found the set-up and ordering system confusing. Nonetheless they were treated with courtesy and care. Kudos to the wait staff.
(5)Alissa K.
I have to agree with some other yelpers here- the pizza is pretty good, and a "healthy" alternative to some of the greasier joints out there, but I've ordered delivery 2-3 times now and EACH time, it has come later than the time given, and cold. I've had to re-heat my pizza upon delivery. Not cool . Well, it was cool. The temperature. Really too bad because I do like the option for the whole wheat crust and ricotta cheese, which is hard to find. But, generally not worth the wait when Dominos is consistently at my door in literally 30 minutes or less.
(3)Tom D.
WOW. Great pizza at a cheap price. Ordered this recently on a Sunday during football season. HUGE menu with plenty of interesting options as well as the make your own fare. I got a four cheese pizza with some chicken. Very good and very reasonably priced (8 dollars for a filling personal pizza) Haven't visited the actual establishment but the take out was top notch
(4)Marcia F.
When I want GF pizza this is my go to place. The pizza is good and the price is right. My husband who is not GF likes their pizza too! The service can be slow but it is worth the wait. We've brought out of town guests here and they've enjoyed it too. The only complaint we've had is in the summer when the sun glare can be very annoying. All they'd need to do is put sun shades on the large windows. We've suggested it so we'll see what happens this season or else we will go after sundown.
(4)Kelly O.
Best gluten-free pizza I've found so far. Whenever I get GF pizza anywhere, you can tell that it's just a frozen shell that they've dug out of the back of the freezer for your dietary needs. At Stone Hearth, it may be the same way, but it definitely doesn't taste like it. Aside from the great crust, they have some GF bakery options too. I placed an order for a GF cookie on Foodler once and they called to let me know that they were all out, but they upgraded me to the most delicious GF brownie for no extra charge! Wonderful. The toppings are all great as well. Everything is locally purchased (within New England) and omg bacon. Best bacon ever - it's thick but also still crunchy. I tend to get my pie with the garlic-infused olive oil and add pesto as a topping with bacon and it's heaven. I'd like to try the white bean spread, but I'm nervous (I'm not one for tomato sauce, but the BF likes it a lot). It's definitely a bit on the pricy side, but unfortunately, most gluten-free food is.
(5)Jazzie F.
You'd think that an out of the way pizza place with beer would be average. But it's actually not, it's really above average. The pizza was great, the salads could use some 'zing'. The beer list is great! I'd love to go back, if it wasn't so out of the way.
(4)Julia O.
They do offer gluten free crust, but it's really terrible. It was rock-hard, funny tasting, and overall some of the worst I've ever had. Based on what other reviewers have said, it sounds like maybe we just got a bad batch, but I don't plan on giving it another try, especially given lots of other great GF pizza offerings in the area (Otto, Ecco, heck...even Domino's).
(2)Valerie V.
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways: -Local, organic ingredients. The fresh flavor makes a huge difference. -Perfectly crispy, thin crust -Gluten Free pizza so good, you would never know the difference -Always extremely friendly service -Fantastic specialty pizzas (Divine Goddess, Farm Fresh, and Buffalo Chicken) -Not gross, weighed-down feeling after you eat their pizza -GELATO!
(5)Eleanor F.
I work down the road at the Harvard innovation lab, and we recently went out for a post-work pizza and drinks on a Friday. Good selection of beers on tap and just the right amount of casual with classy vibe. Their pies are awesome! Thin, fluffy, chewy crusts just the way i like them and the green goddess is incredible! Loaded with veggies and reeking of garlic, what's not to love? They also sell gelato and I am so looking forward to that as summer rolls around. All in all, I'm really pleased to have a nice pizza joint in the neighborhood.
(5)Johnny K.
Great pizza! The best I've had in Boston! I've only had takeout so not 5 stars yet! The only other pizza I've had better in New England I had to drive to New Haven for. Pepperoni and mushrooms (best mushrooms ever) on one half and prosciutto and caramelized onions on the other. What a combination! The fresh ingredients from New England farms and businesses are delicious and important (having grown up on a farm!) Support your local businesses and farms and get a terrific pizza. Can't wait to try their other dishes. Definitely worth the try!
(4)Rachel H.
I bought a groupon for this place, since I had been wanting to check it out and saw it received pretty good reviews on yelp. To sum it up, the food was pretty good, the service/ atmosphere was pretty awful. When we walked in, there were lots of people waiting, but no hostess to be found. Finally a woman behind the register asked us if we were for pick up. We told her we wanted a table, and she said probably 15 more minutes and told us we were next. I was confused as to how we were next, as there were a number of other people waiting, but figured they were for takeout? Of course when the actual host (?) came over, there was all sorts of confusion, as we were in fact not next, and the customers had to figure out amongst themselves who was next to be seated. It was just very disorganized. Finally when we were seated, the host didnt bring any menus, and when the woman behind the register noticed this and called him on it, he said he figured we didnt need any because we had already been waiting and looking at them. So we had to awkwardly walk back and get our own food and drink menus. After being seated, we waited 10 minutes, and not ONE person acknowledged us. Once we noticed the waitress going up to a table seated after us, we realized she had completely skipped over us, and we had to flag down the host, who ended up taking our order. Once we placed our order, not one person in the waitstaff checked in on us again - not for a refill or to see how we were doing - nothing. It was like we had fallen through the cracks, and no one took ownership of our table. The whole experience was so bizarre and made me really question the management of the restaurant. I just felt like noone had a clue what was going on, and the whole staff was frazzled and interchanging roles. Finally another gentleman (maybe another host?) took our food away and brought the check, but when we were leaving the tip, I was unsure who it would even go to! No one had really been our server or 'taken care of us' in the meal. The food itself was pretty good. The meatball appetizer was just okay, but the pizza was pretty yummy. The actual atmosphere itself left something to be desired as it was very bright (more family friendly, than date night), and it was freezing! Everyone was wearing their jackets and hats, and the server even rolled up a mat and put it in front of the backdoor in an effort to stop a draft. It was just unbelievably cold for a typical fall evening... i cant imagine eating there during the winter! I am sure not every guest has this experience, but the poor service we encountered was more than enough to ensure we never come back to this restaurant.
(1)Miranda Z.
The food here is good. The pizzas have great ingredients, and the crust was excellent. The service was polite and attentive. However, our waitress seemed to be sick. I feel bad complaining about this when it probably was unpleasant for her to be working with a cold, but it made me anxious for my food to be handled by someone who was evidently ill. A warning: the restaurant was quite cold. The weather outside was cold and windy (probably high 30s) and unfortunately, the inside of the restaurant was drafty. I think this is because of the many large windows. It's probably nice in the summertime, or maybe if there are lots of people in the restaurant it would warm up a bit. Overall, perhaps better for takeout.
(3)Rosie Y.
I've wanted to try this place out for a while, and I had bought a google offer a while back. Unfortunately, I discovered shortly after purchasing the google offer that I have a moderate wheat intolerance, and though I can eat small amounts of wheat (containing foods, if I eat over a certain amount, I'm guaranteed a stomach ache for a day or so! So I forgot completely about the google offer... until I got an email about it last week! I looked through the menu, wondering if I should tell my husband to use the google offer with his friends--and realized that they have gluten free crusts! Score! We went and got one gluten free pizza (they only come in the medium 12" crusts) and one regular pizza (for my hubs and my uncle). I don't really know about the regular pizza, but they definitely have the BEST gluten free pizza I've had so far! The crust actually tasted like real dough--whereas most GF crusts are kind of grainy. The sauce and cheese had a little tang, but I still thought it was delicious. The service here was great! The server actually asked if there was a gluten allergy when we ordered the GF pizza. I told him that it was mild enough that he didn't need to worry about cross contamination in the kitchen, but I thought it was really great that they asked & would accommodate you. They also had at least 1 gluten free beer, but I decided to go with a regular beer (my allergy is mild enough that I don't get symptoms from most beers that aren't wheat beers... yes, I know I probably shouldn't be drinking beer, but I'm really bad at listening to my body, sigh.) Anyways, I definitely recommend this place. It's a little out of the way, but if you have a car, they have a huge parking lot!
(4)Stacy R.
Amazing allergy friendly jewel!! Gluten free pizza, meatballs (yes seriously), and pasta! Although the food takes awhile to come out. its worth the wait! They answered all of my allergy questions perfectly. Even went to check on the ingredients of a dressing (yea I'm that person- sorry). But they even called the DM and got to the bottom of it! nothing but amazing things to say! will go back next weekend too!!
(5)Cris L.
Pizza is good, the sandwiches are good. Prices are fair...and they deliver too. It's not the best pizza place around, but the food is always decent. I've eaten-in aslo. It's not a bad experience, but it's not quite a restaurant either. The baked pasta is one of the best items on the menu. I'd recommend Stone Hearth for a good pizza/italian food at a fair price.
(3)Bret C.
Stone Hearth finally opened a location near where I live and I can't be happier about it. And it used to be a gas station or something?! This place is awesome. It cleans up the neighborhood and I think they had a lot of foresight because this is where Harvard is expanding their campus over the next several years. The pizza is AWESOME. But my secret is the Meatball Panini. Give it a shot. Also, Stone Hearth continues to be a great place for those who are gluten-free. FYI, this location is open later than all of the others! Come support this new neighborhood business.
(5)Lorin G.
Finally we have found amazing local pizza! We tried the classic and the cheeseburger, both were made with the most delish thin crust. The sauce was seasoned perfect, and toppings were ample. I wouldn't recommend the Parmesan flatbread, it was basically over cooked dough with a sprinkle cheese.
(4)Jaz P.
I have never written a review on yelp, but my bad experience from this establishment has made me do so. I ordered delivery through foodler, ordered a gluten free pizza and an order of their wings. Waited an hour and a half before calling. I get put on hold twice and get hung up on. Finally I'm told my orders on its way and that the guy just left. I finally get my order and my foods cold. I'm in the process of reheating my pizza in the toaster. Save your money and don't bother, not worth it.
(1)Lisa I.
This is my go-to place for pizza delivery. It's delicious and made with high-quality, fresh, local ingredients. Delivery is relatively quick, and the delivery guys are always friendly. They also have much more than pizza - the menu is full of salads, wraps, paninis, pasta, apps, and dessert. They also do gluten-free options for their pizza if that's your thing. My favorites: Chicken Pesto - chicken, pesto, AND goat cheese?? great combo The Divine Goddess - white pizza with broccoli and spinach YUM! The only reason I'm not giving them 5 stars is the price. At $14-18 for a large pizza, it's a bit pricey.
(4)Lauren P.
Stone Hearth was a welcome addition to the Allston area! I was so sick of ordering from tasteless Dominos or having to trek across the Charles for some Cambridge One. Stone Hearth offers the best of both - easy, delicious pizza delivery and a casual spot great for groups. Love the Farm fresh pizza with its arugula and prosciutto topping.
(4)Hannah G.
Yeah...really wish I could say I won't order again, but when you're gluten/dairy/soy free and craving pizza, you don't have many choices. That said, I'm not going to order anytime soon. It took 75 minutes for the pizza to get to my apartment, by which time I was starving. Good thing I then had to turn on my oven to reheat it, since it was totally cold. When I ordered a few months ago, that same thing happened. What is it about them delivering cold pizza? If you can't do a delivery in a timely manner, change your delivery policy. Think I'm changing my mind to NEVER AGAIN, especially now that I know Naked Pizza does gluten free crust and offers vegan soy-free cheese. Update: So I emailed to complain about how they've never been capable of delivering on time, and some manager said that it was because the Allston location was new and sucked at life, so he apologized profusely and sent me a $30 gift card to try them again. I just tried to use it tonight and you can't use gift cards over the phone with delivery! I order delivery because I can't get there in person. They suck so much at everything they do it's not even funny. Basically the only thing they do well is source their ingredients locally, but since you never get to eat them, that's a moot point.
(2)Alexander R.
Very sensitive to GF issues, keeping ingredients separate, etc.
(4)Jen Y.
I just moved across the street from here so when I was sick of lugging crap out of my car and was starving I decided to run across to get a bite to eat....I got a meatball panini but I didn't think it would be enough for my hunger so I wanted a side of like veggies or something...for a place that is "organic" they don't really offer any good healthy sides - ( like add x amount for a salad or some sort of fruit or veggie?) the guy on the phone suggested melanzana- which was basically just an eggplant spread with parmesean flatbread....but the way he described it I thought it was just eggplant ...but it was just more bread UGH lol... both were ok and good and tasty but I thought it was a bit pricey for a quick lunch... another time I went and got takeout and this time I ordered a mushroom pizza, an argula and portobello salad and pasta w/vodka sauce...the pizza was mediocre. I mean the crust was good but the size of the pizza itself was kind of lackluster...it was almost $17 for a large and there was really nothing special about it....the salad was something I could have thrown together because it was just a few pieces of argula, a few slices of cheese and literally like 4 pieces of mushroom. I do think their balsamic dressing was really good and delicious though. The pasta was OK. Again for what they charge you it really wasn't a lot of food. I've been to local Italian places in eastie where $10 you get an overflowing pan of pasta enough to last for 3 days. THATS RIGHT I SAID IT LOL. the 3rd time I went in here I went with my parents....it was late and they were helping me move so this was going to be a quick dinner since there are not a lot of choices in the immediate area. Both my mom and dad got pastas...I think my mom got the spinach and roasted chicken which was pretty good- the chicken was very tender and my dad got a meatball pasta...which he kinda just ate half of and was done. I got another panini - this time I did the chicken bianco which was alright.- for some reason when you eat there, they give you homemade chips but when you order out they don't. The service was kind of slow and there were only 2 other tables there. The food took longer than it should have since we ordered pretty standard items it was prob at least 25 minutes....GRR When it came time to pay I decided to do that level up thing that they advertise all over the restaurant. Basically you sign up through your phone and link your cc and what it does is give you points every time you go to local restaurants and they give you a bar code and the restaurant scans it and you can add the tip...I only did it because it told you when you signed up you would immediately get 5 bucks off your bill. Our waiter was kind of slow all night and I specifically told him I literally just signed up.,..Instead he didn't give me the $5 off and charged me the full amount...UGH...he later returned the $5 in cash since he couldn't reverse it. Again for 3 people for a pizza place it came out to almost $50 even WITH the coupon. My parents were ok with the place but weren't blown away... I mean don't get me wrong, I like that it's a new concept to the Allston area and that the ingredients are fresh and are from local farms- I like that aspect - but I wish they would give you more food and offer some other options. There is also alcohol served which will give the hipsters in Allston another place to go LOL....And the food is OK but again, a bit on the expensive side. I mean I always try to eat healthy and organic and this is a nice option to have in the hood...I just think it needs some tweaking! It's kind of like a place I would go to if I didn't have any other choice and was starving- but it won't be my every night take out I would go broke!
(3)Josh R.
It's your basic pizza place, simple and modern looking with maybe a dozen tables peppered across an open room. I've tried several different pizzas here--all thin crust style--and I admit that Stone Hearth does offer some unusual toppings. The service is fine, but I find that the pizza just isn't that good. To me, it seems overly dry, crunchy, and too light on cheese. Perhaps this restaurant is trying to classy, but it misses the mark as far as taste. It's too bad.
(2)Azalea K.
Great place if your group has lots of dietary restrictions. I'm a vegetarian, and I like "the bean" and farm fresh pizzas. Decent beer selection.
(4)Bassem S.
Great casual pizza spot. It's a cozy clean spot with super efficient service and good prices. My go-to is the sausage and caramelized onions, hands down - you can get a sizable medium pizza to feed 2 for less than $20. The Divine Goddess is also fantastic. I've gotten delivery from here too BUT I think it's much better as dine-in. The pizza's pretty thin and gets a little soggy when it's delivered... We've also done some big group dinners here and they've been great about accommodating us and regularly bringing out a variety of dishes.
(4)Carol W.
Pizza is one of my favorite foods, and I have been wanting to try this place since it opened down the street. So, today, I finally took the bus down there to check it out, and I was not disappointed!! I ordered a reguar margherita pizza and a root beer float. I devoured the whole thing on my own -- my excuse is that I'm pregnant right now and eating for 2! This pizza is really about the dough - definitely way tastier than that Lower Crust!! The dough is slightly on the salty side, thin, but not too thin allowing for some bite and the ablility to fold it if you wish. The root beer float was made with vanilla gelato, and it was definitely a little different from the plain old root beer floats that you get at most places. While this lunch was a bit pricey (costed about $20 with tip), I would certainly return and try some of their other pizzas.
(4)Addyson B.
My pizza and garlic bread were delivered 50min after I ordered, and received cool to the touch. Due to this fact, the garlic bread was dry and stale and the pizza soggy.
(2)Rachel D.
i just recently started ordering from Stone Hearth because they have a gluten free pizza. It was awesome you wouldn't know it was gluten free, the flavor is great. We get the spicy sauce with some garlic and it is always satisfying. Only once we got a pizza with the garlic infused olive oil, green olives and goat cheese though it may sound weird it tasted pretty good the only problem was it was a bit over cooked, the crust was really crunchy. That being my only complaint i would totally recommend it and i continue to order from the Allston location. Their Delivery is always reasonable as well, never felt like i was waiting too long.
(4)Nick C.
I've ordered from SHP twice in the last 6 months. The first time the pizza arrived after an hour and a half, and was cold. The manager comped the pizza, but I promised myself that I would never order from them again. And then I did. Tonight I ordered a pizza at 7pm. Its a Thursday. At 8.10pm I called to see where my pizza was. The driver was "just leaving" with it, and it would be there in 10-15. Called back at 8:35pm. Talked to the manager, who comped the pizza. Called back at 8:45pm. Talked to the manager again. She called the driver, but could not tell me where he was, or when he was going to get here. It's now 8:55pm, and it's still not here My pizza will have been in the drivers car for at least 50 minutes by the time it gets here. If you want to wait 2 hours for a pizza that has FOR SURE spent at least 30-60 minutes in the car getting nice and cold and soggy, and deal with perfectly nice but totally incompetent managers and drivers, then by all means order from them. Otherwise choose a pizza delivery service that can commit to a time and deliver on it. Had to update this review. So, 9pm comes and goes, and still no pizza. So, I call SHP again. They are closed. Finally, at 9:10pm the driver pitches up. No sorry. No explanation. He expects me to pay for it because the managers have not managed to tell him that its been comped. ITS A TOTAL CIRCUS. DONT ORDER DELIVERY FROM THEM. EVER.
(1)Rhan K.
I love this place and I can not state how much stone hearth pizza is awesome. First, they make really great pizza. Banana peppers on a pizza. No need to say more to convince me that they are great. In addition to this, they actually make a legit pizza. Second, they have been catering events at Boston Startup School and if they can comfortably feed 80+ people at lunch and deal with their normal traffic, they must be bamf. Finally, they are a local place and I just love having food that has been locally made and locally sold!
(5)Meghan H.
I had heard great things about this place for months, and finally stopped by today and I am definitely impressed. The outdoor seating is cute and comfortable, the service was great and the pizza was so deliciously good! We sampled both the Divine Goddess and the Prosciutto & Pineapple and they were fantastic. Can't wait to go back!
(5)Chelle C.
I hit this place up on the way home from a long day of running errands and I was hungry, so I stopped in! I remember thinking... "this place BETTER be good!" I heard a lot about it and hoped it lived up to the hype... I was too hungry to make gourmet flavor decision so I grabbed 2 slices of cheese pizza and a lemon lime soda for $6. They don't have coke or Pepsi brands... which is nice. The soda definitely tasted fresh, crisp and clean! I have to say... love at first bite with that pizza! I was really thankful too! Perfectly thin, with a nice crispy/chewy crust!!! I will definitely be back or at least order delivery! I usually try to take pics, but I was on the go and starving so, it just got devoured... but they were standard size slices of heaven. Yum!
(4)Catrina M.
The first time I ordered from this place I was really excited to finally find a place in my neighborhood that makes decent gluten free pizza. With that said the last couple of times I've ordered the pizza has been terrible. The crust is burnt and the middle is soggy. There is so much red sauce and barely any cheese. Maybe 6 pieces of cheese if you're lucky. The toppings are undercooked and have obviously just been thrown on with no care for balance. Needless to say, I will not be ordering anymore. Bummer, no one else around makes GF pizza.
(2)Christine R.
We stopped in for dinner and the place was packed! I was pleased to see that they support local organic fresh food. Owen, our server, was awesome! We ordered the Presto Pesto Panini (and pesto was too heavy and prosciutto should have been cut thinner). I had the Stromboli with chicken spinach sun-dried tomato and goat cheese. It was delicious along with the spicy sauce. Also order the appetizer meatball poppers quite tasty (although not as hot as I would've thought they would've been when I saw the steam coming off the bowl) I would definitely come back again!
(4)Vivian C.
For take-out: Hot Pressed Paninis are fresh made and come in White or Whole Wheat Served with housemade crisps! ROASTED VEGGIE $7.25 Roasted eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, scallions, fresh basil, mozzarella/provolone blend and garlic tomato sauce All our pastas feature a Penne Rigate and are served with housemade organic focaccia bread PASTA WITH CREAMY VODKA SAUCE $11.50 Housemade creamy vodka sauce, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and finished with fresh basil Add $3 for one below Housemade Meatballs Housemade Sausage Oven Roasted Chicken February Specials Eggplant Paahm $12.50 Roasted eggplant atop linguini noodles, with chunky tomato and bechamel sauces & parmesan cheese Reactions: Pathetic! - The pasta special consisted of 3 slices of eggplant on top of a thin layer of linguini. Pasta is cheap. But not cheap enough? Salty - the family thought everything was too salty That's generous? - I was told that the add on chicken $3 was a generous portion; 6 slices making up perhaps half a breast of white chicken meat is considered generous? Both pastas were on the soft side of al dente. The vodka sauce had an unexpected kick. Only one small piece of focaccia was provided - perhaps the pasta special did not come with? Wait, where's the housemade crisps that were supposed to come with the panini??? Other stuff: Service was pleasant. A parking lot was available, which made stopping here convenient. Level Up and the Belly Card are both accepted. 2 stars *** 3/2015 *** Picked up a tiramisu $6 on the way home. It was a short piece, two lady fingers high, with a low cream to cake ratio, but it got my mom's approval for being light on both the alcohol and sugar. 3 stars.
(2)Brian J.
I had very little expectation from this place when I first went here but it has quickly become one of my go-to spots in the area. The pizzas are always great, decent beers, sandwiches, etc. but the thing that really stands out here are the employees. Everyone that I've interacted with here has been nothing but an absolute pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend checking this place out!
(5)Paul M.
I've only had one pizza from there, but it was out of bounds! After reading other reviews, I decided on the prosciutto and pineapple on whole wheat. The dough was perfect consistency, flavorful and cooked to perfection. The sauce has that homemade taste with just the right amount on the pie. Prosciutto was plentiful, big triangles of pineapple and shreds of scallions sprinkled on top. A+, can't wait to dine in and try another!
(5)Adam D.
The pizza is good but when I say it was some of the worst, slowest service I've ever received. Constantly needed to ask for service. When the food came we didn't have plates or silverware. Empty drinks galore. Place sucked.
(2)Adam E.
The last time I went to Stone Hearth after a game, there were probably 12-15 people in my group. That's a big group, and I know that is not fun to deal with as a server. In fact, our server was completely awesome, relaxed, upbeat, and friendly. He even *volunteered* to split our check up however we wanted it. I couldn't have been more impressed with our server. The problem was not with him, it was with the horrible, no good, very bad hostess. The hostess is the face of the organization, the person who greets visitors and makes them feel welcome and maybe even excited about their upcoming dining experience. When we arrived, the horrible, no good, very bad hostess gave us a look of death, and then we had this exchange: HNGVB Hostess: "Uhh, can I help you?" Us: "Yes, we'd like to get some food and drinks!" HNGVB Hostess:"Uhhhh, are you going to eat here?" Us: "Yes, please!" HNGVB Hostess: LONG SIGH, followed by a sarcastic "Greeeaaaattt" while rolling her eyes and stomping toward the menus. We almost walked out of the *totally empty* restaurant because if this childish and rude "greeting." The meal was just as good as it usually is. I love the beer list, love that they carry Downeast Cider, and I love that they use fresh, local ingredients. And the food just plain tastes good. But if that hostess pulls that shit next time, my friends and I will take our appetites and wallets elsewhere. I'm pretty sure Stone Hearth would rather sell $300+ of food and drinks than $0, which is what they would have done if we walked out like we probably should have.
(3)Michael J.
First time in Lower Allston (except for early morning November Project runs at Harvard Stadium), and was looking for a place for lunch on a Sunday. I was surprised by the lack of options in the area, so Stone Hearth Pizza sounded great. Plus, it had a good rating on Yelp. Pizza = great Salad = great Service = great Beer = great Now, I consider myself a pretty good tipper. The credit card payment system is one of those fancy iPad systems that lets you pick the percentage that you tip, and calculates it automatically. No math = very convenient. So I pick the highest tip percentage option, get my receipt, and we were on our way. Here is my issue with Stone Hearth Pizza. When I looked at my receipt, I found that they calculated the tip based off the total amount, including the tax. It sounds very trivial and probably cheap of me, but it is somewhat unethical. Like I said, I tip well, but I tip on the amount I bought, not on the amount the Commonwealth takes too. It was the difference of only 42 cents in tip, but it's the principal. I'm sure Stone Hearth Pizza had the option to set up the system to calculate the tax, and they chose calculate it in the way that cheats their customers. Minus 2 stars for cheating customers. If I'm in the area, I may go back, but I will be smarter when I tip.
(3)Chris S.
When in town for a football or hockey game at Harvard this is the perfect place to kill at little time before or after a sporting event. Only minutes from the athletic facilities there's free parking on site, which is a huge plus in this area. This is a table side service kind of a place and they make the pizza in the oven as ordered. It's not the city's best pizza, but it sure won't disappoint you either. They also have fresh, quality salads, good soup and best of all, everything is reasonably priced.
(3)Kaitlyn O.
Not the best location but awesome gluten free options, pizza and pasta! Cool vibes. Fresh ingredients.
(4)Leesha Z.
Got a groupon to this place and decided to check out the Allston location. Very friendly staff, clean place too. We had to spend $30 in order to use the groupon which was hard because the place is so cheap! We started off with the stuffed meatballs which tasted fresh and like home. For entrees, I got a 12' marguerite pizza and my boyfriend got a 12' pepperoni. Both on wheat. Both were really delicious and fresh. For dessert we split the tiramisu, which is made in house. I really like this place because they get all their ingredients from local farms and their beer from local breweries. Can't beat that.
(4)Laura T.
I just ordered delivery and had a terrible experience. They said online my price was $30 and some cents, and that it would be here in 45 minutes. An hour and a half later, I get my two cold, soggy pizzas and a salad, and the delivery man tells me it's $40. Not worth it!! There are a lot of much better places.
(1)Chelsea G.
This place is terrible. I called and the lady was a nasty bitch. I gave her my address for delivery and confirmed it two times. The delivery boy showed up at the wrong place and called me on his cell phone confused (it was not his fault), it was the stupid restaurant's!!!! He was lost for two hours and the food came freezing cold. My boyfriends pizza looked like complete shit and tasted like garbage. Not even worth heating up! The mac and cheese lacked salt and pepper, need i say more? This is definitely not a good place to order from if you are looking to have a relaxing night with good food. I had to eat the food because I was hungry but now I regret my decision and am feeling sick as a dog. Eek methinks not!
(1)Kerry W.
Food is pretty good, but the service at this place is TERRIBLE. Called in an order for pick up, got there 15 minutes later, still sat around and waited for 25 minutes while the employees were just too busy chatting it up and this was in the middle of the day...I called ahead for the very reason of not having to wait to long! And again last night, called to place an order for delivery...I say "hi I would like to place an order for delivery" and get the response of "oh when would you like delivery?" I respond with "Tonight" (I was so confused as to why she was asking me this) " oh um we can't do delivery tonight our driver um....(long pause) broke down and I don't know when he will be back" and that was at 8pm. Not worth your time, maybe if the owner gets some real staff this place has the potential to be booming with business!
(1)Veronica H.
Great veggie pizza! Service was really great. It wasn't busy on a Monday evening. Looks like they can open "Garage door" windows for open air dining in warmer seasons. Hubs had an amazing Blue Hill beer the he won't stop talking about. :) Love the focus on sustainable, organic, local offerings!
(4)Alyson S.
I wanted to add that if you order online, don't pay them again in store. I got double charged but the manager was very nice and made sure it was refunded. Still they should know their system well enough to not ask for payment in store if you pay online.
(3)Alyssa W.
Awesome pizza! AND it's healthy too!! Since it was my first time here, I have many questions, but the staff is extrememly pleasant and very helpful. After all my questions, I opted to get a cheese pizza, we were really hungry and wanted it quick! We also got the pizza with a wheat crust, the waitress informed us it was good for you and didnt tasty 'healthy', YESH PLEASE. so glad we stopped here for a quick take out, pizza was delicious and the price tag wasnt bad either. Decor inside is fresh and simple. Definately coming back here to try a variety of slices, the toppings sound so good!
(5)Emma T.
DO NOT Get delivery! I ordered through foodler. The food was an hour later than expected. When I finally got it the pizza was cold. Which ticked me off even more. I also ordered the chopped salad and was disappointed. 1- they forgot the dressing 2- it was not what it said it was on the menu. Maybe it would be a different story if you go to the restaurant...... But honestly there are so many other pizza places out there, don't know if it's worth it.
(2)Adriana M.
I had a wicked craving for pasta and after prowling Foodler, I decided on Stone Hearth because of the 4 star rating. I ordered the meatball lovers pasta and a side Caesar salad. Ugh, just ugh. What an awful idea. Literally some of the worst delivery I've ever had. First off delivery was half an hour late. The portion of pasta was super small and incredibly mushy. There were a decent amount of meatballs, but they were dry and hard. Even though the salad was a reasonable size, it was still disappointing. The lettuce was wilted and the dressing was a thick paste. Overall, I paid more than $20 for a meal that was barely edible. I wish I'd saved my money and just made pasta from a box.
(1)Joni V.
Just delicious. Great food all around but the pizzas are second to none for freshness and taste. The desserts are sweet without overwhelming as the staff are friendly and fun!
(5)Minh C.
I had the roasted chicken stromboli with spinach and tomato. It was an average dish at an average price. My only comment on the stromboli is that the cheese sauce tasted like someone added way too much flour. It was rather bland, and the aftertaste of flour left me wanting something better.
(3)Scott H.
Amazing buffalo chicken pizza with caramelized onions and plum tomatoes. Friendly staff was always smiling. Their drink selection was fun, try mixing their berry iced tea with the lemonade.
(5)Danielle S.
Since I live near this location, I've dined here many times. It's quick, easy, and convenient. That said, the food is - and has been every time I've dined here - incredibly average. The pizza, salads, and paninis are all average at best. It's surprising as they very visibly advertise their locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. Despite this, there is nothing special about the pizza. The crust is bland and the toppings are not appreciably better. I want to like this place since it's so close, but I've been underwhelmed one too many times. Going to look for a new local pizza spot.
(2)Emily A.
Nice modern looking ambiance and great pizza. The salad was good too. If you like thin crust, Italian style pizza, definitely go here. I'd go back in a minute.
(4)Sarah M.
The pizza here was totally acceptable. It was even good. But there was not that much food for a lot of dollar. I had a groupon here so it was alright WITH the groupon but I'd never come back. That sounds harsh, perhaps, but I'm not about to spend 20 bucks to get full on pizza.
(3)Amanda T.
We got delivery so I can't comment on the actual building, but man the pizza was fantastic! It's a little pricier than the 1000 other pizza places near us, but the taste is worth a few extra dollars, as is knowing that the ingredients were locally sourced. The stuffed olive things were tasty too. I'll be trying the paninis and salads next time!
(5)Karen S.
Better than Upper Crust. No joke. If you like to enjoy a personal pizza without the threat of diabesity, the thin crust and fresh ingredients will leave you satisfied.
(5)Kay J.
Friendly service - great pizza - love the Farm Fresh Pizza - sooo good.
(5)James L.
I ordered a lentil soup ($3/cup) and a salad with anchovies ($8.75). The ambiance, service, everything environmentally related was great. The presentation of the food was good as were their utensils/plates. The food was over-priced for all of this, but you can clearly tell it was high quality. I've been to the SHP in NEedham last year, and I don't remember what I think of it. This place was good food and ambiance for higher prices. More to come when I eat one of their pizzas.
(3)Mohsen H.
I love the appetizers and sandwiches at this place. Simply Amazing and tasty. I have not tried their Pizzas but I am sure I am going to love it too. I go eat there at least twice a week
(5)Mei C.
I visited this place twice. The first time I visited, I ordered a pizza, pasta, and parmesan flat bread. The pasta and flat bread were pretty good, but the pizza was a disappointment! It was so salty that I could not eat another slice. However, I visited this place recently again and this time, they surprised me. The pizza was delicious! The pasta and stromboli were phenomenal! I would definitely go there again. The homemade gelato also look delicious; maybe i will get some next time.
(4)Erin S.
The staff here was above-and-beyond nice and friendly. They made an awesome impression, and the pizza was quite good - we plan to go back!
(4)Meltem D.
We ordered delivery from here and it was prompt but the pizza was lukewarm when it got to us. Also, we had asked for extra ricotta on our pizza and that wasn't there. Overall, the pizza wasn't that great, the crust was kind of dry and the sauce tasted like tomato puree warmed up. Based on some of these reviews, I was expecting something much better.
(2)Cindy Q.
Love this place! Embarrassed to say, our famly eats here at least once a week. Their whole wheat crust is so good, you don't notice that it is a "healthier" option. The meatball poppers are great, love chopped salad (and I am not a salad person), and enjoy the homemade sausage & carmerlized onion pizza. Also, think it's great that the kids meals come with organic milk and choice of gelato or cookies!
(5)Jen A.
Service was slow at lunch time (we were the first in the door so it's not as if they were swamped) but the food more than makes up for it. You can't go wrong here. I do wish their gluten free pizzas came in larger sizes....
(4)Sarah C.
SO awesome. For any gluten free folks out there, this place is fantastic. fast service and best pizza (gluten free or not) that I've ever had in boston. The service was also fantastic.
(5)Alex J.
This place is awesome. I've been 3 times since they opened, and each time has been a pleasure. The wait staff is great, the food is awesome, and you get a healthy meal for a reasonable price. Also, it looks like they're going to have a nice patio for when the weather gets warmer. This is a great place for dinner and a few beers/glasses of wine before you start your night. Also, the whole wheat crust is fantastic.
(5)Otto G.
This is near work, so it is convenient. The sandwiches never seem to do it for me; however, the meatball appetizer in the spicy tomato sauce is really good. If you drink beer, this is not a bad place to go as they serve local beer - Rapscalion is really good. I think the pizza is ok, but I do appreciate the gluten-free options they offer.
(3)Nicky H.
Gluten Free eaters, here is your new PIZZA place! All pizzas are available gluten-free for $2 extra. Coupon available for the month of May for $2 off gluten free pizzas. Checkout the website! We visited this restaurant after reading the the reviews on the gluten free selections available. We were certainly pleased after giving this place a try! Since it was a beautiful day in Boston, outdoor seating were available. The cool breeze and casual atmosphere made our experience very enjoyable. To start off, we shared a cesar salad. We got the gluten free option which comes without croutons. (Note to restaurant: there are gluten free croutons available!) Next, we had the homemade sausage and caramelized onions gluten-free pizza. The sausage was absolutely delicious! The pizza tasted just as good as if it were not gluten-free! Bravo! We also had the creamy-vodka pasta dish, which was a bit hard and dry on top. This is probably due to the dish being baked. Once you get past the top layer, the pasta was cheezy, and the chicken was tasty. I think the pasta dishes could be improved on because it lacked flavor. Now...for DESSERT! There are 2 gluten-free options: Cookie and Brownie! We got the brownie and it came with gelato, which are all gluten free. Lemon and strawberry are even dairy free! We ordered the brownie with stawberry. The brownie was nice and hot! I give it 4 stars because the pasta dishes could be improved on, but 5 stars for the variety of dishes given the gluten-free option!
(4)bruce p.
Went there with my softball team, party of 15...we were pretty open minded about things since we were in a good mood...and didn't expect to be blown away or anything. Staff and service was good...and we ordered bottles of wine, beer, and individual items......we had a very large bill...however, the wine was pretty bad..it could have been trader joe's three buck chuck (maybe it was)....pizza was just ok....mine kind of had a food court appeal ( I counted six small pieces of chicken on my classic)...we had a good laugh over that.....the rest of the food was so so.....we were expecting at least a bertucci's experience....this place has awesome potential and can clean up on softball days...however, if things don't go beyond food court food...we probably will just go for beers and share food...:( Hope management reads this...:)
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