Diabetics must resist their temptations when dining at Applebee's. Most of the items on Applebee's menu is either stuffed with sodium or sugar. You must be extra careful and pick low-sugar and low-sodium diet at Applebee's if you are diabetic.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for Diabetics:
If you are starting your meal with appetizers then make sure you skip the Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ sauce, and sweet Asian Chile sauce on your wings order. It is highly recommended to skip the appetizers if you are dining alone and instead build your appetizer keeping nutrition in check. Among the steaks, you must stay away from the Applebee's Riblets platter as well as Bourbon Street Steak at all costs. Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin is also not recommended. Skip the sandwiches, wraps, and tacos as well. Desserts may be tempting but it is recommended to avoid them at Applebee's for their high sugar content. All the beverages except Iced Teas must be avoided as well to control your sugar intake.
Most of the foods served at Applebee's restaurants are high in sodium. Unless you are visiting the restaurant or dining here in the group, there are hardly any options from the main meals if you wish to keep your blood pressure in check. You can rely on a few salad options though. If lucky, you may find low-sodium ribs as well at the restaurant.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Blood Pressure
Avoid Green Goddess Wedge at Applebee's. Broccoli Cheese Soup and French Onion Soup contain over 1000mg sodium and hence must be skipped as well. Skip all the chicken dishes and seafood at Applebee's except Grilled Chicken Breast and Baked Haddock without sides respectively. You must also skip Brunch Burger, Quesadilla Burger, Triple Bacon Burger, and Whiskey Bacon Burger at Applebee's. High sodium intake can be lethal for a high blood pressure candidate. Avoid ordering foods that contain over 1000mg sodium at Applebee's, especially if you're dining alone.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Applebee's
Well, steaks and ribs go hand in hand with cholesterol. Being their signature dish, it will be a challenge to find low-calorie, healthy food for those concerned with their cholesterol levels. However, you can always opt for their salads and other light foods to keep the cholesterol in check.
Foods to Avoid at Applebee's for High Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, then you must avoid eating sandwiches, wraps, and tacos at Applebee's. While the salads and soups sound healthy, you must skip the Fiesta Chopped Salad and Loaded Potato Soup at Applebee's. It is also advised to dodge the Three Cheese Chicken Penne and Chicken Fajita Rollup. Any main meal with over 100mg cholesterol is not idle for someone with high cholesterol. So, skip those items at Applebee's.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Applebee's
This place makes me feel at home. I don't think the atmosphere has been touched since the 60's. I recommend the pizza- so good! It is completely a townie joint- much love!
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Jade L.
Went to the Pleasant due to craving Ziti with Meatballs with a red sauce. Big mistake... ordered Ziti with meatballs, sausage, extra pasta sauce with cheese on top. To my surprise when I got home and opened up my tray of food, oh God, I was lucky if it was a spoon-full of sauce let alone extra, a half piece of cheese on one side of the pasta. It was so bad that there wasn't sauce even on the poor meatballs (2) which were hard as bricks. Took two bites too many and tossed it. So so so so disappointed. Never again. I'll stick to the pizza.
It's a neighborhood place where there is still a neighborhood. And, if you grew up in that place where West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Roslindale comes together you've been to the Pleasant. It's everything it ever was, going way back when places like it dotted every enclave in Boston. Only now most of them have either closed, been gentrified into something allegedly hip, or turned into something else. Not the Pleasant. Here the decor, fixtures, and layout haven't really changed much since I was a kid. The menu has an Italian flavor to it, but it's mostly an assortment of regular staples. Portions are large enough that appetizers aren't really necessary, although the salads have always been really tasty and quite reasonably priced. Most of the menu is also the same as when I first came in here. Ravioli is always a big hit but the Pleasant is mostly known for its pizza. With its thin, crispy crust, is the staple dish, with a basic cheese around $9.75, a mushroom for $11.75, and up from there. There are also the yummy daily specials...and, yes you can get real Yankee Pot Roast. Drinks are super reasonably priced, and the bartenders don't skimp on the booze either. Never have. Roslindale has changed over the years and, in addition to the construction workers, telephone workers, and people working in town, you may get an assorted Harvard librarian, musician, or neighborhood character in a booth. That kind of mix keeps the Pleasant from losing what makes it special. It's good food, an unpretentious atmosphere, plentiful and inexpensive drinks...in short, a good place for normal folks. It's a throwback, in a really good way. It reminds a person of where they're from, and what's good. My dad used to go here with his friends. When I first started working I'd stop in on my way home. I still go in when I'm visiting the family. Time stands still here. And that's not a bad thing.
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Andy H.
I was brought up on Pleasant pizza. It is what I compare all other pizzas to. It's perfectly crispy, with the right amount of drippy grease, without getting overly soggy. It is wonderfully floppy and foldable. I cant really rave enough about the place. Normally we just get food to go, but every now and then you just have to go sit down for a beer and some food. If you havent been yet...go. Go now.
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Dawn A.
Well, I was with a group of people and we decided to go for a bite after a meeting. There were 12 of us. They accommodated us in their back room. It was surprisingly less busy that I would have expected for a Saturday night at 8:30. With such a large group, there were people eating all different foods at my table. One of my friends and I split a pizza. It was $9.75 for a cheese. It was a rather large size, so it was plenty big for two women. Some of the guys we were with got prime rib. The prime rib looked great. I had wished I gotten the rib. As far as the pizza goes, it was pretty good. A thin crust. Not the best I have ever had, but it was good. A good amount of cheese. We had leftovers on the pizza. I had three slices, my friend had two and there were at least 3 slices left. The sauce on the pizza was a little sweeter than I would have liked, but it didn't wreck the pizza. The waitress was ok to us, but then I was with several "regulars" and she seemed to know them well. I think I would give this place another try for sure, especially for that prime rib, which was only $14.00. Another friend got a caesar salad. I was not impressed with how that looked. Nor the regular salad which was iceburg lettuce, a grape tomato, red onions and one cucumber slice. It looked liked bottled dressing and store bought croutons all around. The cheeseburger looked pretty unimpressive too. The Pleasant Cafe is not a fancy, foodie joint like mentioned by one of the previous reviewers. It's more diner than anything. But, if you go in expecting diner food and decent pizza, you wont be disappointed.
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Christopher A.
Maybe not the absolute best pizza in town, but pretty darn good - the thin crust thing is done very well here, and the service is down-to-earth as well. Typical townie feel - decent food, good bar, lots of locals . . . kind of Rozzie's version of Doyle's, if I may be so bold. Not haute cuisine, but you can't go wrong with the pizza. Calamari apps are really good, too. I live in the neighborhood, too, so added plus for me and mine . . . we're regulars.
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Gerard M.
It is like going back in time but the food is good and the prices are low. Waitresses are very nice. I like going on less busy nights. prime rib is always decent, I love the sausage pizza with extra sauce.
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Lux P.
We went here on the recommendation of my buddy's dad who has been scarfing down piZza at Pleasant since he was a wee 10 years old. Our waitress, Snooky (or Ms. Ma'am) told us the 86 year old bartender just retired and he'd been working there since he was 14. So, yeah this place has had a long time to get it right, and they do! Super thin crispy crust pizza, salty but friendly waitress who put up with beer guzzling DRUNKS (especially one Gucci wearing boozer- you know who you are and i don't give a fuck if your suit breathes). Some might call Pleasant divey, but I'd lean more toward nicely worn and comfortable in all the right ways.
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KATE G.
pretension zero Olde timey feel 100% CLEAN wood panelling oh yes. Full cocktail menu / w Italian family style menu yes indeedy Function room in back - yes. waitresses that just say " the usual " and bring the guy what he wants oh yeaaaaa. tears in my eyes every time I go Pizza good steak tips fine but again this is no gourmet event. Eat at the bar for a real experience.
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Jim S.
I'm 53, and I've been going to this place for over 45 years (my grandparents used to live in the housing projects across the street, so every visit to them ended with a meal at The Pleasant.) The place hasn't changed one iota in all the time I've been going there. Same neon, same paneling, seems like the same waitresses (they're all cut from the same bolt of cloth, looks as though they enjoy a Pall Mall and a short glass of ale when they take a break. This is a good thing.) The most important part is that the food hasn't changed, either. The pizza is the best in the city. If you like a thin crust, just the right amount of cheese vis-a-vis the sauce, this is the joint for you. I like my pizza plain, so if you want to experiment with other toppings, I won't vouch for that. I assume it's good, though. With a base like the cheese pizza, it couldn't be bad. My other favorite is the spaghetti with meat sauce. The Pleasant's meat sauce is superb! If you're looking for high-end victuals, this isn't where you should be looking. It's a neighborhood place, some would call it a dive. I prefer to think of it as homey. The food is good, the service is interesting, the ambiance is 1960's, the prices are reasonable, and if they ever change this place - upgrade it in any way to try to attract a different clientele - they'll lose me, for sure. It is a wonderful surviving remnant of my childhood, and for that alone it gets the highest of marks.
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John G.
Good food, mediocre service and an atmosphere from the 60's. Needs updating badly.
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George M.
Pizza and the specials here is a second way of life for me. My favorite spot for sit down or take out.
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Jenny M.
I LOVE IT. I've been here twice. And I feel like I need to be going on a weekly basis. I don't know why I don't go more. Anyway, went once on a Saturday night, it was great. The servers are the salt of the earth. The food comes out fast and pretty darn tasty! I just went back two weekends ago for lunch on Sunday. The place was empty. We sat on the bar side with waitress service. Super nice staff. We got calamari and pizza. Very healthy!! So delicious!!! We got a bloody mary each. SO GOOD. No premixed crap there! So yummy. Then we had a few beers. It was great. So laid back. Just a great Sunday little spot. I told my boyfriend that it was going to be our Sunday lunch spot. I'm craving the food now. Too bad I'm 8 hours away!!
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Nate C.
I've been eaten here on two separate occaisions and came away less than impressed each time. The first time was over a year ago and I just ordered a cheese pizza to share with a friend. It's hard to mess up pizza but both of us found the pizza here to be lacking in a big way. The sauce tasted gross and the cheese had a rubbery quality to it. About a week ago my girlfriend and I had just moved and got a couple of pasta dishes for take-out. Again, not good at all. My ravioli tasted like bad Chef Boyardee and the sauce on her ziti was more watery than tomato-y. Even after moving all day and being famished we didn't finish these dishes. The one thing they do have going for them (hence the second star) is a nice bar area with a number of lcd TV's to watch sports on. It has a nice, local feel to it and you can get a decently priced drink there. That being said, if you go for a drink you ought to skip the food.
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Ryan C.
Soo...hello Yelp, it's been awhile. Sorry for my absence, but as a chef it is often a difficult decision to write a review that could possibly turn away a prospective guest (at my restaurant we take each and every one of our reviews very seriously, no matter how much we may disagree with them) but what I'm about to say must be said... We first moved to JP in 2006...it took awhile to find "the spots" where we could find whatever we were in the mood for, and eventually we came across the Pleasant Cafe. It became a once a month spot for us, for no other reasons than the hilarious (yet attentive) service, which always consisted of middle aged local women, and their awesome pizza, of which we often called in an order for pick up. Here is the painful part - even after two years of not eating their food and only recently becoming re-involved in the yelp scene, I can still vividly recall the pains (oh, the horror!) of the following day after eating their food. The last two times my girlfriend and I ordered takeout from them, we were both painfully ill...so much in fact we never went back. The pizza is great, the service better, and the atmosphere fun in the VFW sort of way, but I can't get past the day after. Not even after two years...
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Chas K.
I still love the pizza and give them 3 stars, but I have to agree with Robert S. - the service can fall short. Stopped in today with my wife and son, his friend and his sister and parents for pizza after a Cub Scouts pinewood derby. The waitress was cold, and not because of the weather. I went out of my way to ingratiate myself so we'd get good service. She warmed up, but should I have had to kiss her @ss? I don't think so. Still, we'll go back.
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Frank B.
Four stars are for keeping it real The Pleasant hasn't changed in the 35 plus years I've been going there. This place is timeless,pizza has always been great, thin crisp crust. Cheap beers and mixed drinks. Feeling a little reminiscent tonight I decided to stop in for dinner, veal and eggplant parm and turkey dinner,two drafts each "SAM SUMMER " $50.00 dollars with tip, taking a trip back in time "PRICELESS" Meals are reasonably priced and decent portions prepared in simple old recipes that have kept places like the Pleasant around for generations in spite of all the chain type restaurants everywhere. Not to get up on a soapbox ,but I would rather support these local family owned establishments rather than the corporate ,processed,ideals of what America likes to eat !!!
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Amy B.
I love the pizza at Pleasant Cafe. This place is very "old school Boston" and you feel that the minute you walk in. I love the neon sign outside! Come here if you want a relaxed, casual, well priced meal with great service.
Consistently good pizza! You cannot beat the service. Every server, be it for take-out or eat-in, has been nice, funny and attentive!
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Beverly M.
Another great homecoming night at the Pleasant. Dined on 3/3/12. Great food. Bumping into old friends whom I haven't seen in years. You can take the kid out of the city but you can't take the city out of the kid. We all come back!
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Erik W.
Like walking through a time warp into 1963. I swear the decor is the same,and so are the staff. I love the surleyness of a few of the old time waitress. You may get smart ass answers to your questions, but they will always follow it up with a "ok honey" The best pizza this side of New Haven.
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Robert S.
Alright, I'm probably going to take flak for this, but I stand by it. It's not like I had high expectations for the service coming here, but it was so bad it literally ruined my experience there. I went there with my gf, and the hostess was efficient and pleasant. Our busser was terrific-- she took better care of us than the server, and actually did more upselling as well! The place looks like a suburban bowling alley mated with Archie Bunker's bar-- and that's not a bad thing! It is a real takeback to my youth, and every sports function/K of C/Catholic charity I attended as a kid. There is an appropriate amount of neon, protective covers on the toilet flushers, and faux-wood paneling. It's fun; it's ironic, it's old school. The pizza is terrific. I mean, completely unironically, this is a huge, tasty, deliciously greasy and crispy pie. Get it. Get two. Smuggle one home in your coat. Yeah, it's worth the effort to drive instead of getting delivery. The rest of the food I've had there is diner-quality. Not terrible, but hardly a foodie destination. You can tell most things came out of a Sysco can, but for the prices, you're getting a completely fair deal. But the service... I started out by getting a beer immediately, as I was in the mood for a little drinking. I was able to squeeze one more drink out of her-- she had no intention of taking any of our orders (food, drinks, whatever) in a timely manner. She was unaware of anything on the specials board, what was 86'd, or much of anything besides what was on the TV at the bar. We saw her sitting, hanging out, and not getting our food, beer, takeout pizza we wanted for the next day but never got a chance to order, or the desserts we would have liked to try if we hadn't been sitting there, table near empty, for an embarrassingly long time. Bottom line: I planned to drop more cash there, but inept and clueless service prevented me from spending more money. As a result, my trips there will be for takeout only, which is too bad because it's a cute, fun, old place, and the other servers looked like they were putting in some hustle, but our experience was simply too negative to bother trying again. 4 stars for value, negative one for service (or lack thereof.)
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E M.
party of six, four two topping pizzas, two rounds of drinks, and three plates of french fries for appetizers. the bill was $116 and change, tipped the waitress, Ms. Ma'am to me, and snarky to her, $23. she brought us two beers that we didn't order, but she was sweet and couldn't resist my libra charm. p.s. i'm the gucci suit wearer in the previous review.
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Alyssa N.
I walked in and was instantly made to feel at home. The pizza is great. The service is friendly and welcoming to newcomers, and the TV's make it a great place to watch a game., I'm so sad that I found this place right before moving away from Boston.
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Bernadette S.
Five stars for the pizza alone. The crust is so thin and dare I say, buttery. I could almost eat an entire pie myself. And it's cheap! The rest of the food is your basic diner food. I wouldn't really eat there except for the pizza. I wish it was open for breakfast. I bet that would be amazing.
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John M.
I love this joint. And that's exactly what it is...a joint. And I mean that in the best sense of the word. Walking into the Pleasant Cafe is like stepping back in time about 50 years. It reminds me of the type of place my dad probably hung out at when he was young. In fact, every time I eat here I find myself thinking back to when I was a kid and my dad would take us to one of the neighborhood cafes for pizza after Sunday mass. It makes me very nostagic. It's the type of place that looks like it came straight out of The Friends of Eddie Coyle. Aside from the ambience though, the food here is great, and at great prices. Excellent thin crust pizza, great comfort food like meatloaf and grilled cheese. Great stuff, served by grizzled waitresses who all appear to have been there since the Eisenhower administration. No pretensions, just great food at a great price. What's not to like? Oh and one other thing - they have plenty of free parking in a lot across the street.
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William L.
Only been here once so far, but I'll be going back for sure. Decent Italian style pizza has always been hard for me to find in Massachusetts and Please Cafe does a good job of it. The food was simple and tasty. Nothing fancy about the place, but definitely has a lot of character. Prices were about as reasonable as you can get as well. UPDATE: We used to love this place, then one time while I was in the bathroom the bartender threatened my girlfriend who was sitting at the bar. Apparently this establishment is not open to 2 people having a private conversation about politics. Fuck this place. We are never going back.
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John H.
The only thing I've ever ordered is pizza because it is sensational. Thin crust, crispy, excellent quantities of grease. Unchanging atmosphere, perfect.
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Kristine M.
When I moved to MA in 2004, my dad came for a visit and did some research on where we could get some great fried clams. Pleasant Cafe was highly recommended. So, we drove from Watertown to Roslindale only to find out that they didn't have fried clams that day, for some odd reason. We enjoyed whatever it was we ordered (I can't even remember) but we had a really nice experience. Our waitress was a sweet old broad and I found the place to be really charming. My whole family came to visit later that year, and my dad suggested going back to Pleasant Cafe to get fried clams. So, we all went and AGAIN no fried clams. :-( We wound up enjoying what we got nevertheless (chicken parm, maybe?) and having a fun time. I love the retro feel of the place (and not phony/trendy retro!) and even though I don't get out there often I'd be going constantly if I lived closer.
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Glenn B.
Went into Pleasant with high hopes, thinking that it must be an institution -- and that we'd be able to get a taste of what's given this place such longevity. Unfortunately, we left thinking we'd had better meals in cafeterias. Plenty of parking, though :)
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Stephanie C.
I love going to the Pleasant. I always get the same thing, a cream soda & a raviolis with meat sauce. Granted, the sauce does taste like Chef Boyardi sauce, but I still love it. It's a fun place to hang out, with tons of different characters to keep you entertained. The prices are cheap, the service is good, & the food is good too!
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Jude G.
It is about the pizza. Period. Seafood ok but no bargain; red sauce dishes never fail to disappoint. Do not eat those things. But, ah, the pizza!!!!
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Kristin G.
Oh my god, I love this pizza so much. I just had it again this past weekend and I can't get over it. My dad's a Rozzie native and has been eating there since he was a kid. My mom's a JP native and also is in love with the place. Aside from the pizza, the chicken parm. is also really good, as are the chicken fingers. Just go here. Seriously. best. pizza. around.
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Chris G.
My parents used to take me here a few times a month when I was a kid. I don't think they have changed much of anything decorating wise since then. Still has pretty great diner food with very low prices. The pizza is above average and the waitresses are old and cranky(In a good way). The bar has not changed since when I was little, still very shady. The prime rib is spectacular at it's $9.95 price tag.
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Mike C.
I grew up in Roslindale and was there recently and decided to stop at the Pleasant, a place i had not been to in 30 years. I felt like I had stepped back to 1980, everything was the same,the wood walls and greeb vinyl booths. I ordered a garden salad (typical, iceberg lettuce,grape tomatoes and onions), not bad though, Also had the pizza(salami and mushroom), not bad, thib crust could have been a little crisper. By the way the waitresses are old school but the service was friendly and prompt
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Scott A.
My dad and I went here last night. It was AWFUL. They charged him for 2 iced teas. Nowhere on the menu did it say that iced tea was bottomless. Stay far away!!
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Julie A.
I'd see this place all the time and want to go in because of the cool old school sign. I finally made it in there and then went a few more times to form a better opinion. The staff are really friendly and get to remember you by your second visit. They have good basic pub food, italian meals, and pizza. A good family place or a good place to grab some grub and beers to wash it all down with. Good for the really cheap price
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Justin B.
Very good pizza. My uncle picked up 4 pizzas for the extended fam and they were all very solid: cheese, meatball, salami ham and onion, and pepporoni/pineapple (a favorite cali combo). The pizza was great, can't comment about the service as I didn't pick them up.
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Jenn S.
If you're looking for old school Rosi/West Roxbury type restaurants, this is the place. Definitely better than the Corrib or West Roxbury Pub. Great pizza and halfway decent Italian food. I've had the fried clams here and they were excellent. The standard Italian dishes here, such as Veal and Chicken Parms tend to be a bit heavy. The drinks are some serious alcohol! Last time I was here I ordered a Cosmo and was a bit disappointed when the waitress put such a small glass on the table, but that one drink nearly knocked me out for the night. Not a great place for large groups. The restaurant itself is very narrow and all of the tables are booths fitting about 4 people comfortably, six if you squeeze.
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Kels M.
This has got to be the best local dive around! Their prices are very reasonable, their waitresses are awesome.. and their Pizza is simply to die for! Although my favorite meal would have to be the Chicken Parm with Ravioli. I would also highly recommend their Garlic Bread with Cheese and Stuffed Mushroom appetizers. Excellent food! They also have a room in the back that you can reserve (to be safe) for large groups. I've been there many times where people are having parties in the back room.
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Christine T.
good blt, turkey club, no breakfast. :( *cry* supposedly awesome pizza.
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Gary F.
Don't tell the tight girl, but Gary has a secret crush on the waitresses at the Pleasant. Seriously. These salty babes have had some hard living but continue to serve up delicious domestic beer and the best pizza Gary has found in Boston. This is no Sicilia's. This is dark paneling and crusty locals. This is eating delicious pizza in a smoker's lung. This is tight.
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Greg H.
You enter through the door and it's like stepping back in time! Old wood paneling on the walls, even the bar stools are screwed to the ground! The pizza is great, thin crust, little burnt around the edges and the Prime Rib is good too. Don't drink the draft beer, not sure when the lines were last cleaned but they offer a full bar and decent list of beers by the bottle. The service is standard and to the point, not a date night place but great for a group of friends and or family.
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Alex P.
Hamburger and Onion pizza. 'nuff said.
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Roberto C.
I affectionately nicknamed PC "the pizza bunker" several years ago - not much to look at but the food is excellent. Since moving from the area - we haven't had pizza this good since. The wait staff are sweet people. Great eat-in or take out... needless to say, I lost weight since moving from here. Chicken n Cheese sammie, Chicken, Broc & Ziti... Prime Rib, Pot Roast... okay, gotta go take a road trip to pleasant!
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Brian D.
i forgot about this place - my parents used to take me to the Pleasant all the time when I was a kid, trust me - the inside hasnt changed in 20+ years. Neither has the service or the food. try the prime rib special, cheapest in town and not bad.
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J D.
Walk through the door and---boom--you feel like it's 1978 and your parents are taking you out for a Friday night dinner. Great pizza.
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Misha K.
Horrendous pizza. It's so bad that words do not do justice. A live rodent ran under my feet while I tried to eat this awful pizza. I'm pretty sure one of the olives was a rodent eye ball. Expensive too. What a horrible experience.
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bruno p.
go here and get a pizza with linguica. this place is old old school. way freakin' old school. lot's of old folks there eatin' old people food. but the drinks are strong and the pizza is good. thin non-greasy crust, the sauce is a little bland but the toppings are good (especially the aforesaid linguica). start with the jalapeno poppers and a few drinks. they have tv's with sports on too. i really dig this place. no tourists here fo' sho'! can get crowded on weekends.
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Bess M.
I highly suggest ordering their pizza for take out its yummy!!
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Christeen S.
I'm such a fan. Grew up on Pleasant pizza and dinners. You just cant go wrong. I hate it though when it's pouring out, I order a pizza well done, they tell me 20 minutes, only to find that that I'm there in 15 and a not so well done pie is waiting for me.
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Peg M.
Actually 4.5 VENUE 3 Decor-1950's original decor outside and in. Clean and appropriate Accessibility-Excellent no stairs Bathrooms-Not handicap accessibility, extremely small and not enough stalls. Acoustics-Depending on seating - cannot have pleasant conversation too loud. Parking-Plentiful MENU 5 Price-Extremely reasonable Food-Pizza excellent, antipasto, large and fresh Drinks-Extremely reasonable SERVICE 5 Wait staff- professional, friendly and knowledgeable RECOMMEND 5 Highly .
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Joe T.
The pizza here is something to talk about! I still think Regina's in the North End tops it, but this is very good. My wife actually liked this better than Regina's, because it is a super thin crispy crust, instead of Regina's thick ends. Don't expect any luxury decor in the Pleasant Cafe, as I don't think it has been updated in 20 years. Sandy, our server, was your true Rozzi girl super friendly with a great Boston accent. She was a great server though. Beware of Chrissy (a customer), very nice lady, but will talk your ear off!! I will definitely be back to Pleasant.
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J R.
This was a place that I would consider "old school." Never renovated, bright pink and green lighting outside. Reminds me a restaurant my grands would take me to when I was younger. But looks can be deceiving! Love their pizza (any kind). Good salads. Haven't really tried other menu items cause we do a weekly pizza night. My older relatives still frequent the establishment and enjoy both food and drinks. Hurray for old school!
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Dan E.
Hands down, the best pizza you can get. Anywhere. For extra added perfection, order it "crispy." My family has been going to the Pleasant since at least the 1960s. Since then not much has changed and that is a good thing. There is no reason to mess with perfection. The chicken parm is also excellent and I have heard good things about the veal cutlet sandwich. My only complaint is that the butter packets come out cold and if you try to spread the butter on the bread you end up tearing a gaping hole in the center of the slice with the entire pat of butter stuck to one spot. Despite that minor nitpick, I still give the Pleasant five stars.
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Joe D.
I come here once every 3 years... Regret it every time. I always forget why this place sucks.... It must be the grease stained menu with gross ball park food , the lady with the raspy voice that ends everything in "deer". FML. Maybe even the bartender... He pours every beer like he has only another 24 hours to live. But then.... The pizza comes out.... Fantastic. They can't screw up a beer and pizza. Ps... Something smells like urine in that place... Might be the old people in diapers....
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davy f.
We go to the Pleasant all the time. Probably 100 times over the last five years. Tonight, the special, Seafood Trio, sounded enticing. Also the antipasto. "The Trio comes with soup or salad. The soup is very good tonight"..."I'll take the soup"......The soup arrives. Not up to the characterization, but OK. The antipasto arrives. Five minutes later "Gee, I'm sorry. We ran out of the seafood trio"..."Fine, we'll have a mushroom pizza". ....Twenty-five minutes later, the bill arrives, hey-presto, they're charging us for the soup that came with the entre they took an order for and then cancelled (THEM, not us). So we tell our waitress who explains, "Well, I served it and you ate it. It the money is that important to you I'll cover it." I can't imagine that this is their policy. Now as regulars, we're familiar with the guy who runs the place. Looked for him to tell him this was silly, couldn't find him, couldn't find a link to him online, so post here. We're not going to stop going there, but it's sure an experience to dampen our enthusiasm. It shouldn't stop you from going there, after all, 1 out of 100 isn't too bad a failure rate for a restaurant.
(3)
Emilio S.
First let me say that this place is an amazingly well preserved little piece of history. It's a function antique, and the food is great if you appreciate old school Italian-American red sauce type dishes. I don't know how long exactly it has been around, but my 68 year old dad used to go their when he was 17, and apparently it was exactly the same place down to the smallest detail. I recommend the veal parmigiana or Italian sausage sandwich. They make them on toasted Scali Bread, and top them with cheese and sauce, so you have to eat them with a fork. It's a really unique and delicious sandwich served in a one of a kind atmosphere.
(5)
Nana C.
We've been going to The Pleasant Cafe since we were both kids. We've brought our family here many times. The Pleasant has a typical neighborhood bar atmosphere. There have been changes over the years but the pizza is the same as I remember. If you like crisp thin crust, mild sauce and cheesy pizza , this is the place to go. Sometimes the pizza is a bit greasy but today it was perfect. Veal Parm is very good. Great place to stop by for pizza and a beer. One yelper complained about parking. In the 70s there was a small unpaved lot across the street. This designated parking area is now paved and twice the size.
(4)
Sara H.
The service is wonderful, the food is kind of disappointing. The antipasto is just lettuce with like 3 slices of meat, don't bother with it. The pizza is really good, the chicken parm is also good but we ordered peas as a side, and it was basically reheated canned peas. We ordered the parm with ziti and instead got spaghetti, which would have been fine! But the spaghetti was weirdly soggy. Our server was so kind that it's hard to give this place a bad rating, but really don't order anything but the pizza. It's really good, after our chicken parm/peas/soggy 'sketti incident I wouldn't order anything but the pizza.
(4)
Haydee R.
I always pass by this place on my way home and tell my husband that we should eat here some day. What attracted me to this place was the huge parking lot and all the people that go in there. I knew that it had to be good. Today I got home and there is was on my kitchen counter, a surprise pizza. I grabbed a slice pizza with one hand while holding my purse on the other hand. My expectations were met. This is an awesome pizza!! The best pizza I've ever had. Don't believe me, try it yourself.
(5)
Jake W.
I've been eating at the Pleasant for around 40 years. It's probably the most consistent restaurant I've ever eaten at. The pizza is the best in Boston. I was inspired to write this review after reading one reviewer complaining about her pepperoni pizza being greasy. Complaining about pepperoni pizza being greasy is the equivalent of complaining that the ocean is salty. There are plenty of other great things on the menu but if I don't get the pizza then I will almost always end up getting the Veal Parm with ziti. It's always perfect.
(5)
Melisa M.
So Im seeing Chateau norwood guy again, please don't judge me because i judge me enough for everyone and we have this like "cosmic bond" and its eternal and whatever *Please note cosmic bond here is used loosely* The menu is sort of overwhelming, I mean, wow. I think most places should go with the whole, "do a few things and do them well" rather than trying to offer so many choices, but hey this place has apparently been around forever so whatever they are doing, it must be working but idk im not sure i trust the thought that every single item they offer on the menu can really be all done well. Stick with the pizza or a sandwich Id say. Annnyway, we enjoyed cold beverages that were adult in nature and pretty tasty, and finally went with pizza The star count is mostly for the pizza Best pizza Ive had since I moved to Rosi. Really yummy, thin crust but still enough of a crust to not be a piece of pita bread...very tasty Even the fried calamari was tasty, and honestly i hate calamari. Its a really old place interior wise so it's not much to look at but the staff was friendly and finding great pizza in rosi was worth the ugly retro invasion on my eyeballs The strawberry shortcake was also really yummy, otherwise the offerings on the dessert menu are basic and standard and to me aren't worth the price....carrot cake, jello, boston creme pie? eh, you can get that anywhere.
(4)
E A.
There has to be something said about a place who refuses to update their decor, wood paneling, carpet, crackling vinyl and the one of the last remaining neon signs in Boston. So whats to be said? You don't need to change a thing if your food can do the talking. Pleasant Cafe is Jem. The pizza is best Ive had outside of the north end. The veal parm is glorious. There is even something sexy about Pleasant's plain old garden salad, crisp like it should be and served in your Nana's single serve salad bowl. The only complaint I have is that they don't deliver. They are one VW beattle away from being the ultimate pizza joint just shy of the city.
(5)
mark t.
My wife brought me here 7 years ago and I am from Chicago so I am a pizza snob! The best pizza hands down in the Boston area! It is a must stop place!
(5)
Sheryl F.
I'll never understand the hype for this place. People RAVE about it. It sucks. Slight step above frozen pizza! I could make better pizza on naan with my homemade sauce. If you've never been, don't bother!!!!
(1)
Ryana B.
I adore the Pleasant. I came here on my second date in 1985 and have been hooked ever since. I personally love the ravioli and meat sauce. I have tried (unsuccessfully!) to recreate the sauce at home. The pizza is delicious. It's juicy, with a tangy, tasty sauce and crispy crust. It is in my top three of fav pizza's which include Papa Gino's and The Same old place. (JP) Be prepared for a very old school vibe, nothing about the decor has changed since I was aqua-netting my hair in the ladies bathroom, while on dates with my first boyfriend. I'm pretty sure all the same waitresses are still working there too.
(4)
Rozzie M.
Very old school in decor and demeanor but we are big fans. Pizza is thin crusted and delish. Crave worthy. Everything else is basic and good. Hits the spot every time.
(4)
Juno R.
5 stars for their cheesy pizza ---I'm telling you, it's really hard to find a decent pizza place in this West Roxbury/Roslindale neighborhood. Most pizza places here serve greek style pizza with the wrong style of crust and cheese. yuck. I'm pleased to find this place.. Pizza is thin, crust is chewy with the perfect amount of sauce n cheese. yum. wish they do delivery though because that street is kinda sketchy at night. Their dinner items are not very good-- bland, flavorless... Just stick to the pizza.
This place has TREMENDOUS pizza and I'll never take that away from them. But I took a risk an ordered other things from their menu this evening and am completely unsatisfied. The chicken parm grinder I ordered was 2 marina soaked, doughy, un-toasted slices of white bread with a breaded chicken cutlet between. I tried to make the best of it, but the bread was literally turning back into dough and had Stuck onto either side of the cutlet. When I called the restaurant to ask if this was correct way for take out to be Assembled, or if I could exchange my order for something else, the waitress proceeded to tell me that she thought she recognized my voice when I called to place my order and thought I knew what the sandwich would look like as a repeat caller.. She also took it upon herself to let me know that "next time you should get it with sauce on the side. That's what I always do and it works out much better." I'm not the type of person to send food back. Nor am I the type of person even demanding a refund, I called in hoping to exchange or pay the difference for a more expensive item based on our MUTUAL misunderstanding that lead to this situation: she for thinking I was a repeat customer who likes white bread grinders, and Me for thinking that all New England grinders come on Crusted bread. What I don't appreciate is being given suggestions about how the sandwich could be better eaten, enjoyed and ordered "next time". It doesn't fix my problem of not being able to enjoy the meal I purchased.
(2)
James M.
Great Pizza! But that's it! If you don't mind a rude bartender and wait staff this is the place. The interior decor certainly suits the attitude and level of customer service the employees provides.
(2)
Rachel H.
I love an old, almost divey place like Pleasant Cafe which reminds me of my favorite neighborhood place at home. Considering I'd been in Boston for work for over a week at this point, Pleasant Cafe hit the spot. I was staying with friends that night who've just moved into this neighborhood and had already stopped in like three times for pizza and other things. We decided against the pizza on this particular evening. The clam chowder was perfect. I know this is Boston and all, but sometimes restaurants like this have the gloppiest glue that they call soup. Pleasant Cafe is not one of those places. It was one of the better chowders I'd had all week. I had chicken cacciatore that really hit the spot, my friend had a chicken kebab and her husband got a fried fish platter that looked delicious. After eating way too many oysters and lobster rolls and turning into a mermaid for a minute, this was the perfect way to return to dry land. I'm jealous of my pals who I'm sure have swung by more than three times since we stopped in.
(4)
Chris L.
We needed late night food after our curling game and Pleasant was open. I was a bit worried after seeing the exterior and even more so after walking inside. I didn't close my mind completely and was ready to be pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately the food I had was equally as bad as the decor. I thought I was going safe by ordering the meatball sandwich and they couldn't even do that right. I don't mind rustic food but this was awful. The meatballs were dry and under seasoned and the bread was untoasted and the quality of pre-sliced bagged italian bread. I couldn't have imagined it being much worse. I tried my friend's pizza which didn't stand out to me in any positive way. It wasn't terrible like my sandwich but I wouldn't make a trip back to try it again. Unlike others, I'm not afraid of a bad environment if the food can stand on it's own. In this case it could not and it makes Pleasant unredeemable. I can't imagine this will change people's minds about it but there has to be better options for vintage style and decent food in the area.
(1)
Nick S.
An affordable (throw back prices), delicious food, neighborhood environment that can't be beat. Think about it, a restaurant that has endured since the 1940s. Simply amazing!!!!
(5)
A S.
Ordered take out buffalo wings tonight. They were horrible. Way over-fried, no buffalo sauce, and barely any celery or carrots. I asked for extra bleu cheese and a little container was included; however, the regular dip included was ranch (person who took my order never said that) and was just dumped throughout the takeout container. I whipped up some buffalo sauce to soak the wings in to try and save them. Ate three and trashed the rest.
(1)
Yelping Jabroni X.
1 plain cheese pizza please! I don't even know what to give this place!! 4 1/2 stars for pizza? 2 stars for ambiance? +1 bonus star for the neon sign? But do I take away that star because the inside is depressing? or add a star because it's depressing in an endearing way? What about the staff? Sometimes they're cool, sometimes they act like you're a nuisance. Is the lack of yuppies and gentrificationists in the clientele a good thing? I don't know!!!! Do I take away points for the non-pizza menu?! The pizza is dope, for the most part. They just have a solid recipe. Best cheese pizza in Rosi -I promise. They have cheap/not-so-fresh toppings, so don't expect every topping combination to be great. The local chuckles, old schoolers, line up on Friday nights for this place. People love it. 1,000 Roslindaleans can't be wrong -unless they're getting anything but the pizza. The rest of the menu is pretty mediocre. No, actually, it's just a hair under mediocre, at best. You can get any of the sub-supermarket quality and frozen junk on the menu elsewhere. Yes, the pizza is good, but the rest of the package is just so poor. Rosi/Wroxy Note: Cafe Rialto was my favorite pizza place in Rosi, but they had squirrelly hours and a horrible spot for picking up pizza, and, they closed :(
(3)
Ashley A.
I like the Pleasant; I don't love it. There's nothing particularly exceptional about it -- unless you consider it's longevity and stability to be exceptional. The chicken parm is a good solid meal with fairly routine sauce, breading, and a large piece of chicken. The spaghetti with meatballs -- a very slightly soggy pasta with a fairly good, not particularly memorable sauce and a couple of huge, slightly doughy, moderately tasty meatballs. The pizza, of the thin crust variety, has better than jarred sauce, ample cheese and good toppings (if you order them). The crust is a little less than crisp but not soggy. On my most recent visit I ate an entire pizza by myself, so tasty did I find it. But I felt a little sick afterwards. The clientele is local -- and there's a steady takeout business. There is a very experienced bar tender who quickly gets out the beers and mixed drinks and is attentive to the emptying glass and every new patron. The crowd is older and less hip than most downtown places. They are a mix of eaters and very serious drinkers. On my visit a year ago or so one regular was so drunk that he literally fell off his stool and had to be carted away by an ambulance. There are a few bar flies that congregate here to be sure. But it doesn't detract from the place in my opinion. The small function room in the back adds to the ambiance, as it makes me feel as if I'm in the Hub of civic and political activity in Roslindale. All totaled, it's a good place for dinner, with reasonable prices, a warm feeling, and a sense of history.
(3)
Chris G.
We are here regularly. Always very good, and the seafood is amazing. Seafood trio and lemon caper sole are a must!!!
(5)
Dijana S.
I grew up near Pleasant Cafe thirty years ago This place hasn't changed a day since. Besides the tasty pizza, that is what I truly appreciate that about this place: True consistency. You know what you're getting everytime. So anytime I return to Rossie for a visit, the one stop I must make before returning to San Francisco is for a large greasy cheese pie and a cold Boston beer in the old Pleasant. I've searched No. Calfornia for anything comparable to this pizza and nothing comes even close to the this this thin crust, house-made sauce and perfectly greasy cheese pie. I'm a fan and I've converted many others! Don't ever change Pleasant Cafe: from your staff to your food to your good old regulars... thanks for the memories.
(4)
Michael C.
Walking into the Pleasant Cafe is a step back into the 50's. This is one of those places that in other cities some high priced designer was paid to create a "retro feel". These folks have just left everything in place for so long "old" becomes retro. The restaurant is spotlessly clean with old but nice comfortable seating. The food is great. Onion rings are home made with a crisp batter, no grease and a generous but no overwhelming portion. Stuffed mushrooms were also top flight. The pizza was excellent all be it a bit on the greasy side but a good delicious "screw the diet" greasy. These guys pour a very generous drink at a very fair price. Service was a bit spotty but my sense was that it was our waitress not the entire staff. Finally, you can go to the North End fight the crowds for a half way decent pizza served with an outrageous bill or you can eat at the Pleasant Cafe with 2 apps, a pizza, three beers and (? I am not saying how many scotches but suffice it to say it was more than 2) for $50.00. Warm comfortable atmosphere with great food, ample parking right across the street at a very fair price. What more do you want?
(5)
Kurt R.
Everyone that rated anything lower than 4 stars obviously has no idea what they're talking about. I'm eating pleasant leftover pizza for lunch now and yes, it's the best pizza in Boston. Hands down.
(5)
Dan B.
To Nicole C, If you're looking for gourmet pizza, go to California Pizza Kitchen or one of the million chains out there that will satisfy your stuck up attitude towards pizza...or better yet, go back to California where I'm sure you'll find pizzas with avocado, gruyere cheese or organic hamburger with a side of Sonoma Valley's best red wine. To everyone else, If you want to enjoy a great bar pizza, either at the bar or in a booth, go to Pleasant Cafe. Yes, the service is not the best, the average age of the waitresses is about 65, nobody is pretending to be nice and the decor is from the 60's, but isn't that what makes this place so great? If you don't think so, go enjoy a Sporkie at Bertucci's with the rest of the suburbanites.
(5)
Michael C.
This review is for the pizza. Thin crust with amazing sauce and cooked to perfection.
(5)
S M.
It's really hard to find places like this nowadays. The restaurant is very old fashioned in appearance and atmosphere. When I went, it was populated with older folks and families with children, but nothing annoying. The prices are very reasonable and the menu has a variety while still maintaining an old fashioned aesthetic. I had a generous piece of salmon with potato, clam chowder and a soda for about $14.50. Nothing was greasy, and they even offer the classic bread and butter as starter. I'll be coming back. A lot of people say this place needs updating but I think it gives it a bit of charm. Sorta gives me a Twin Peaks vibe (in the best possible way, of course).
(4)
Joyce M.
moved from Long Island New york about a year ago, and this is the first pizza place in Boston that we have found, that comes close to NY pizza
(5)
Stinky P.
Ah,Pleasant Cafe...every time I go, I feel all is right with the world. My grandparents and parents always went there...and thank God nothing has changed much. I still can remember "Ramblin' Rose" and "I Can't Stop Loving You" on the jukebox. The decor is like something out of a David Lynch movie, but in a good way. Won't find many places like this anymore. The waitresses are down to earth and can be a bit rough around the edges, but also in a good way. Service is, with rare exceptions, fabulous. They really try to please. And the best part...the food. I have had many of the supposed "best" pizzas...but the Pleasant usually exceeds all of them. Always done properly...great thin crust...tangy sauce...and tasty. Their Italian entrees are great. Love their Veal and Chicken Parmesan with a great side of pasta. Lamb Chops, steak and seafood also yum-yum eat-em up! Don't ever go away Pleasant! My heart would be broken!
(5)
T F.
Best pizza in the west rox/Rozzie area by far. Get your pie well done. Veggie topping are good, as is the meatball. Very moderate prices on the pizza. Watch out on Friday nights around dinner time there will be a line. Don't order the wings, big mistake.
(3)
Jacob S.
Pleasant Cafe is similar to the The European (R.I.P.) in The North End of Boston as far as the food goes. The menu was similar. Though there's more seafood items on the menu here. The clam chowder is delicious, and service is always friendly.
(4)
Al M.
Good for what it is. Most stuff is cooked well to dry - I like the chicken ke-Bobs best. Pizza isn't very good, but many like it. I go for proximity, casualness and community
(2)
Camille R.
Around for more than 75yrs, same owners for about 35yrs. This spot is funny, probably the same furniture and menu since the day they opened. When stepping into these places my first instinct is always to ask if there is any meat in the marinara and though the server had to ask the cook, we all found out that they use chicken stock. That means no pizza, eggplant parm, or the sauce for the toasted raviolis. Didn't matter because the toasted raviolis were the best I've ever had and I didn't even need a sauce. I had the fried haddock, which was spongy and fried with the skin so then I had wet, soggy skin. It was inedible. The tartar sauce was way too sweet. It was pretty gross. I'll tell you that everyone loved the loved the pizza and what they had for dinner. And the service is special. This is one of those places that hasn't heard or care about vegetarianism and yet they were very patient with my questions. I really enjoyed myself here.
(4)
Beverly A C.
I've been coming here for over 40 years, have lived all over the world, spent some serious time in Rome and have been to almost every 4 to 5 star restaurant in town and I and my large and extended family still comes here for pizza and beer. I come here for all the old 'red sauce joint' values that are kept alive and thriving. If you adore Bertucci's or Upper Crust this place will NOT be for you but if you love honesty and good food at a fair price, I'll see you there.
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Applebee is an American full-service restaurant brand popularly known for its signature Riblets. Applebee was conceptualized in 1980 by Bill and TJ Palmer in Atlanta, Georgia. At first, the restaurant was named T.J. Applebee's RX for Edibles and Elixirs. After the concept was acquired by W.R. Grace and Company, the restaurant was renamed as Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar. Later the company and the Applebee's concept changed hands with Abe Gustin and John Hamra who started the first Applebee's franchise restaurant in Kansas City.
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Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
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If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
K R.
This place makes me feel at home. I don't think the atmosphere has been touched since the 60's. I recommend the pizza- so good! It is completely a townie joint- much love!
(4)Jade L.
Went to the Pleasant due to craving Ziti with Meatballs with a red sauce. Big mistake... ordered Ziti with meatballs, sausage, extra pasta sauce with cheese on top. To my surprise when I got home and opened up my tray of food, oh God, I was lucky if it was a spoon-full of sauce let alone extra, a half piece of cheese on one side of the pasta. It was so bad that there wasn't sauce even on the poor meatballs (2) which were hard as bricks. Took two bites too many and tossed it. So so so so disappointed. Never again. I'll stick to the pizza.
(1)Nicole C.
Soooooooo gross. My boyfriend and I went here because he touted how good their pizza was. As the most economical item on the menu, I figured I'd give it a whirl even though I wasn't really in the mood for pizza. Other entrées on the menu sounded good, but I wasn't about to pay $15 for my own plate when we could split a $12 pizza. Upon entering, I was struck by how FREEZING COLD the place was. Yes, it was warm outside, but fuck. Tone that A/C down, please. The front of the restaurant was cute with its neon sign; the inside was dumpy, in accordance with being the diner slash bar that it is. The patrons were concentrated around the bar. Forty- and fifty-somethings getting trashed while watching the Red Sox game. Our waitress was a maniac, a gruff and scatter-brained older woman. I don't recall the service being great but also not horrible enough to knock off stars for that alone. I had to remind her a second time to bring us forks and knives. Granted, they weren't busy, but no big deal, that kind of stuff happens. Patience is a virtue. We decided to start off by splitting a garden salad with peppercorn dressing (they didn't have ranch). The dressing was great, and the salad was typical iceberg fare, just as you'd expect in a "garden" salad. I liked that they put onion in it to add some extra flavor. The pizza, on the other hand, was nothing short of repulsive. We got a half cheese, half pepperoni. Nothing too adventurous. I was hesitant about ordering it because when we sat down, I spotted a partially-eaten pizza sitting on an adjacent table with a congealed layer of grease on top of it, which looked thoroughly unappetizing. I still trusted my boyfriend's opinion though, so I acquiesced. Boy, was I sorry I did! Granted, I don't care much for thin crust pizza, but it wasn't the crust that turned me off. Sure enough, our pizza was also dripping with grease. All the paper towels in the world couldn't have sopped it up. When the waitress brought us our pizza, she commented that although she was biased as an employee of The Pleasant, she thought it looked like a pretty darn tasty pizza. Listen, lady. Softening us up with claims that that your pizza is good isn't going to redeem your restaurant. I was starving but honestly didn't even want to eat it. I'm not picky, either. The level of grease was just too much for me. Most pizzas don't have a ton of pepperoni on them, but the meat on this one was particularly skimpy. And did I mention the rivers of grease already? We saved a couple slices to take home, but ended up throwing them away. My boyfriend still maintains that the pizza was good once upon a time and has no idea how its quality has declined so much since the last time he was there. Regardless of whether or not they have a new chef, and regardless of how much dressing and red peppers you use to jazz it up, this pizza will disappoint your taste buds and clog your arteries. Avoid it at all costs. Ugh. Never again. UPDATE 3/1/13: I have received three separate messages degrading my character for writing this review, i.e. stating my opinion. I suspect they are in cahoots with the owners. I have written other scathing reviews, but not once been harassed because of it. You too should prepare yourself for harassment if you don't give this place five stars.
(1)Daniel M.
It's a neighborhood place where there is still a neighborhood. And, if you grew up in that place where West Roxbury, Hyde Park, and Roslindale comes together you've been to the Pleasant. It's everything it ever was, going way back when places like it dotted every enclave in Boston. Only now most of them have either closed, been gentrified into something allegedly hip, or turned into something else. Not the Pleasant. Here the decor, fixtures, and layout haven't really changed much since I was a kid. The menu has an Italian flavor to it, but it's mostly an assortment of regular staples. Portions are large enough that appetizers aren't really necessary, although the salads have always been really tasty and quite reasonably priced. Most of the menu is also the same as when I first came in here. Ravioli is always a big hit but the Pleasant is mostly known for its pizza. With its thin, crispy crust, is the staple dish, with a basic cheese around $9.75, a mushroom for $11.75, and up from there. There are also the yummy daily specials...and, yes you can get real Yankee Pot Roast. Drinks are super reasonably priced, and the bartenders don't skimp on the booze either. Never have. Roslindale has changed over the years and, in addition to the construction workers, telephone workers, and people working in town, you may get an assorted Harvard librarian, musician, or neighborhood character in a booth. That kind of mix keeps the Pleasant from losing what makes it special. It's good food, an unpretentious atmosphere, plentiful and inexpensive drinks...in short, a good place for normal folks. It's a throwback, in a really good way. It reminds a person of where they're from, and what's good. My dad used to go here with his friends. When I first started working I'd stop in on my way home. I still go in when I'm visiting the family. Time stands still here. And that's not a bad thing.
(4)Andy H.
I was brought up on Pleasant pizza. It is what I compare all other pizzas to. It's perfectly crispy, with the right amount of drippy grease, without getting overly soggy. It is wonderfully floppy and foldable. I cant really rave enough about the place. Normally we just get food to go, but every now and then you just have to go sit down for a beer and some food. If you havent been yet...go. Go now.
(5)Dawn A.
Well, I was with a group of people and we decided to go for a bite after a meeting. There were 12 of us. They accommodated us in their back room. It was surprisingly less busy that I would have expected for a Saturday night at 8:30. With such a large group, there were people eating all different foods at my table. One of my friends and I split a pizza. It was $9.75 for a cheese. It was a rather large size, so it was plenty big for two women. Some of the guys we were with got prime rib. The prime rib looked great. I had wished I gotten the rib. As far as the pizza goes, it was pretty good. A thin crust. Not the best I have ever had, but it was good. A good amount of cheese. We had leftovers on the pizza. I had three slices, my friend had two and there were at least 3 slices left. The sauce on the pizza was a little sweeter than I would have liked, but it didn't wreck the pizza. The waitress was ok to us, but then I was with several "regulars" and she seemed to know them well. I think I would give this place another try for sure, especially for that prime rib, which was only $14.00. Another friend got a caesar salad. I was not impressed with how that looked. Nor the regular salad which was iceburg lettuce, a grape tomato, red onions and one cucumber slice. It looked liked bottled dressing and store bought croutons all around. The cheeseburger looked pretty unimpressive too. The Pleasant Cafe is not a fancy, foodie joint like mentioned by one of the previous reviewers. It's more diner than anything. But, if you go in expecting diner food and decent pizza, you wont be disappointed.
(3)Christopher A.
Maybe not the absolute best pizza in town, but pretty darn good - the thin crust thing is done very well here, and the service is down-to-earth as well. Typical townie feel - decent food, good bar, lots of locals . . . kind of Rozzie's version of Doyle's, if I may be so bold. Not haute cuisine, but you can't go wrong with the pizza. Calamari apps are really good, too. I live in the neighborhood, too, so added plus for me and mine . . . we're regulars.
(4)Gerard M.
It is like going back in time but the food is good and the prices are low. Waitresses are very nice. I like going on less busy nights. prime rib is always decent, I love the sausage pizza with extra sauce.
(3)Lux P.
We went here on the recommendation of my buddy's dad who has been scarfing down piZza at Pleasant since he was a wee 10 years old. Our waitress, Snooky (or Ms. Ma'am) told us the 86 year old bartender just retired and he'd been working there since he was 14. So, yeah this place has had a long time to get it right, and they do! Super thin crispy crust pizza, salty but friendly waitress who put up with beer guzzling DRUNKS (especially one Gucci wearing boozer- you know who you are and i don't give a fuck if your suit breathes). Some might call Pleasant divey, but I'd lean more toward nicely worn and comfortable in all the right ways.
(5)KATE G.
pretension zero Olde timey feel 100% CLEAN wood panelling oh yes. Full cocktail menu / w Italian family style menu yes indeedy Function room in back - yes. waitresses that just say " the usual " and bring the guy what he wants oh yeaaaaa. tears in my eyes every time I go Pizza good steak tips fine but again this is no gourmet event. Eat at the bar for a real experience.
(5)Jim S.
I'm 53, and I've been going to this place for over 45 years (my grandparents used to live in the housing projects across the street, so every visit to them ended with a meal at The Pleasant.) The place hasn't changed one iota in all the time I've been going there. Same neon, same paneling, seems like the same waitresses (they're all cut from the same bolt of cloth, looks as though they enjoy a Pall Mall and a short glass of ale when they take a break. This is a good thing.) The most important part is that the food hasn't changed, either. The pizza is the best in the city. If you like a thin crust, just the right amount of cheese vis-a-vis the sauce, this is the joint for you. I like my pizza plain, so if you want to experiment with other toppings, I won't vouch for that. I assume it's good, though. With a base like the cheese pizza, it couldn't be bad. My other favorite is the spaghetti with meat sauce. The Pleasant's meat sauce is superb! If you're looking for high-end victuals, this isn't where you should be looking. It's a neighborhood place, some would call it a dive. I prefer to think of it as homey. The food is good, the service is interesting, the ambiance is 1960's, the prices are reasonable, and if they ever change this place - upgrade it in any way to try to attract a different clientele - they'll lose me, for sure. It is a wonderful surviving remnant of my childhood, and for that alone it gets the highest of marks.
(5)John G.
Good food, mediocre service and an atmosphere from the 60's. Needs updating badly.
(3)George M.
Pizza and the specials here is a second way of life for me. My favorite spot for sit down or take out.
(5)Jenny M.
I LOVE IT. I've been here twice. And I feel like I need to be going on a weekly basis. I don't know why I don't go more. Anyway, went once on a Saturday night, it was great. The servers are the salt of the earth. The food comes out fast and pretty darn tasty! I just went back two weekends ago for lunch on Sunday. The place was empty. We sat on the bar side with waitress service. Super nice staff. We got calamari and pizza. Very healthy!! So delicious!!! We got a bloody mary each. SO GOOD. No premixed crap there! So yummy. Then we had a few beers. It was great. So laid back. Just a great Sunday little spot. I told my boyfriend that it was going to be our Sunday lunch spot. I'm craving the food now. Too bad I'm 8 hours away!!
(5)Nate C.
I've been eaten here on two separate occaisions and came away less than impressed each time. The first time was over a year ago and I just ordered a cheese pizza to share with a friend. It's hard to mess up pizza but both of us found the pizza here to be lacking in a big way. The sauce tasted gross and the cheese had a rubbery quality to it. About a week ago my girlfriend and I had just moved and got a couple of pasta dishes for take-out. Again, not good at all. My ravioli tasted like bad Chef Boyardee and the sauce on her ziti was more watery than tomato-y. Even after moving all day and being famished we didn't finish these dishes. The one thing they do have going for them (hence the second star) is a nice bar area with a number of lcd TV's to watch sports on. It has a nice, local feel to it and you can get a decently priced drink there. That being said, if you go for a drink you ought to skip the food.
(2)Ryan C.
Soo...hello Yelp, it's been awhile. Sorry for my absence, but as a chef it is often a difficult decision to write a review that could possibly turn away a prospective guest (at my restaurant we take each and every one of our reviews very seriously, no matter how much we may disagree with them) but what I'm about to say must be said... We first moved to JP in 2006...it took awhile to find "the spots" where we could find whatever we were in the mood for, and eventually we came across the Pleasant Cafe. It became a once a month spot for us, for no other reasons than the hilarious (yet attentive) service, which always consisted of middle aged local women, and their awesome pizza, of which we often called in an order for pick up. Here is the painful part - even after two years of not eating their food and only recently becoming re-involved in the yelp scene, I can still vividly recall the pains (oh, the horror!) of the following day after eating their food. The last two times my girlfriend and I ordered takeout from them, we were both painfully ill...so much in fact we never went back. The pizza is great, the service better, and the atmosphere fun in the VFW sort of way, but I can't get past the day after. Not even after two years...
(2)Chas K.
I still love the pizza and give them 3 stars, but I have to agree with Robert S. - the service can fall short. Stopped in today with my wife and son, his friend and his sister and parents for pizza after a Cub Scouts pinewood derby. The waitress was cold, and not because of the weather. I went out of my way to ingratiate myself so we'd get good service. She warmed up, but should I have had to kiss her @ss? I don't think so. Still, we'll go back.
(3)Frank B.
Four stars are for keeping it real The Pleasant hasn't changed in the 35 plus years I've been going there. This place is timeless,pizza has always been great, thin crisp crust. Cheap beers and mixed drinks. Feeling a little reminiscent tonight I decided to stop in for dinner, veal and eggplant parm and turkey dinner,two drafts each "SAM SUMMER " $50.00 dollars with tip, taking a trip back in time "PRICELESS" Meals are reasonably priced and decent portions prepared in simple old recipes that have kept places like the Pleasant around for generations in spite of all the chain type restaurants everywhere. Not to get up on a soapbox ,but I would rather support these local family owned establishments rather than the corporate ,processed,ideals of what America likes to eat !!!
(4)Amy B.
I love the pizza at Pleasant Cafe. This place is very "old school Boston" and you feel that the minute you walk in. I love the neon sign outside! Come here if you want a relaxed, casual, well priced meal with great service.
(4)Sami W.
Buffalo chicken tenders: Awesome! Pizza: Not bad! BBQ steak tips: Awful!
(3)Ariana G.
Consistently good pizza! You cannot beat the service. Every server, be it for take-out or eat-in, has been nice, funny and attentive!
(4)Beverly M.
Another great homecoming night at the Pleasant. Dined on 3/3/12. Great food. Bumping into old friends whom I haven't seen in years. You can take the kid out of the city but you can't take the city out of the kid. We all come back!
(5)Erik W.
Like walking through a time warp into 1963. I swear the decor is the same,and so are the staff. I love the surleyness of a few of the old time waitress. You may get smart ass answers to your questions, but they will always follow it up with a "ok honey" The best pizza this side of New Haven.
(5)Robert S.
Alright, I'm probably going to take flak for this, but I stand by it. It's not like I had high expectations for the service coming here, but it was so bad it literally ruined my experience there. I went there with my gf, and the hostess was efficient and pleasant. Our busser was terrific-- she took better care of us than the server, and actually did more upselling as well! The place looks like a suburban bowling alley mated with Archie Bunker's bar-- and that's not a bad thing! It is a real takeback to my youth, and every sports function/K of C/Catholic charity I attended as a kid. There is an appropriate amount of neon, protective covers on the toilet flushers, and faux-wood paneling. It's fun; it's ironic, it's old school. The pizza is terrific. I mean, completely unironically, this is a huge, tasty, deliciously greasy and crispy pie. Get it. Get two. Smuggle one home in your coat. Yeah, it's worth the effort to drive instead of getting delivery. The rest of the food I've had there is diner-quality. Not terrible, but hardly a foodie destination. You can tell most things came out of a Sysco can, but for the prices, you're getting a completely fair deal. But the service... I started out by getting a beer immediately, as I was in the mood for a little drinking. I was able to squeeze one more drink out of her-- she had no intention of taking any of our orders (food, drinks, whatever) in a timely manner. She was unaware of anything on the specials board, what was 86'd, or much of anything besides what was on the TV at the bar. We saw her sitting, hanging out, and not getting our food, beer, takeout pizza we wanted for the next day but never got a chance to order, or the desserts we would have liked to try if we hadn't been sitting there, table near empty, for an embarrassingly long time. Bottom line: I planned to drop more cash there, but inept and clueless service prevented me from spending more money. As a result, my trips there will be for takeout only, which is too bad because it's a cute, fun, old place, and the other servers looked like they were putting in some hustle, but our experience was simply too negative to bother trying again. 4 stars for value, negative one for service (or lack thereof.)
(3)E M.
party of six, four two topping pizzas, two rounds of drinks, and three plates of french fries for appetizers. the bill was $116 and change, tipped the waitress, Ms. Ma'am to me, and snarky to her, $23. she brought us two beers that we didn't order, but she was sweet and couldn't resist my libra charm. p.s. i'm the gucci suit wearer in the previous review.
(5)Alyssa N.
I walked in and was instantly made to feel at home. The pizza is great. The service is friendly and welcoming to newcomers, and the TV's make it a great place to watch a game., I'm so sad that I found this place right before moving away from Boston.
(4)Bernadette S.
Five stars for the pizza alone. The crust is so thin and dare I say, buttery. I could almost eat an entire pie myself. And it's cheap! The rest of the food is your basic diner food. I wouldn't really eat there except for the pizza. I wish it was open for breakfast. I bet that would be amazing.
(5)John M.
I love this joint. And that's exactly what it is...a joint. And I mean that in the best sense of the word. Walking into the Pleasant Cafe is like stepping back in time about 50 years. It reminds me of the type of place my dad probably hung out at when he was young. In fact, every time I eat here I find myself thinking back to when I was a kid and my dad would take us to one of the neighborhood cafes for pizza after Sunday mass. It makes me very nostagic. It's the type of place that looks like it came straight out of The Friends of Eddie Coyle. Aside from the ambience though, the food here is great, and at great prices. Excellent thin crust pizza, great comfort food like meatloaf and grilled cheese. Great stuff, served by grizzled waitresses who all appear to have been there since the Eisenhower administration. No pretensions, just great food at a great price. What's not to like? Oh and one other thing - they have plenty of free parking in a lot across the street.
(5)William L.
Only been here once so far, but I'll be going back for sure. Decent Italian style pizza has always been hard for me to find in Massachusetts and Please Cafe does a good job of it. The food was simple and tasty. Nothing fancy about the place, but definitely has a lot of character. Prices were about as reasonable as you can get as well. UPDATE: We used to love this place, then one time while I was in the bathroom the bartender threatened my girlfriend who was sitting at the bar. Apparently this establishment is not open to 2 people having a private conversation about politics. Fuck this place. We are never going back.
(1)John H.
The only thing I've ever ordered is pizza because it is sensational. Thin crust, crispy, excellent quantities of grease. Unchanging atmosphere, perfect.
(4)Kristine M.
When I moved to MA in 2004, my dad came for a visit and did some research on where we could get some great fried clams. Pleasant Cafe was highly recommended. So, we drove from Watertown to Roslindale only to find out that they didn't have fried clams that day, for some odd reason. We enjoyed whatever it was we ordered (I can't even remember) but we had a really nice experience. Our waitress was a sweet old broad and I found the place to be really charming. My whole family came to visit later that year, and my dad suggested going back to Pleasant Cafe to get fried clams. So, we all went and AGAIN no fried clams. :-( We wound up enjoying what we got nevertheless (chicken parm, maybe?) and having a fun time. I love the retro feel of the place (and not phony/trendy retro!) and even though I don't get out there often I'd be going constantly if I lived closer.
(4)Glenn B.
Went into Pleasant with high hopes, thinking that it must be an institution -- and that we'd be able to get a taste of what's given this place such longevity. Unfortunately, we left thinking we'd had better meals in cafeterias. Plenty of parking, though :)
(1)Stephanie C.
I love going to the Pleasant. I always get the same thing, a cream soda & a raviolis with meat sauce. Granted, the sauce does taste like Chef Boyardi sauce, but I still love it. It's a fun place to hang out, with tons of different characters to keep you entertained. The prices are cheap, the service is good, & the food is good too!
(4)Jude G.
It is about the pizza. Period. Seafood ok but no bargain; red sauce dishes never fail to disappoint. Do not eat those things. But, ah, the pizza!!!!
(4)Kristin G.
Oh my god, I love this pizza so much. I just had it again this past weekend and I can't get over it. My dad's a Rozzie native and has been eating there since he was a kid. My mom's a JP native and also is in love with the place. Aside from the pizza, the chicken parm. is also really good, as are the chicken fingers. Just go here. Seriously. best. pizza. around.
(5)Chris G.
My parents used to take me here a few times a month when I was a kid. I don't think they have changed much of anything decorating wise since then. Still has pretty great diner food with very low prices. The pizza is above average and the waitresses are old and cranky(In a good way). The bar has not changed since when I was little, still very shady. The prime rib is spectacular at it's $9.95 price tag.
(4)Mike C.
I grew up in Roslindale and was there recently and decided to stop at the Pleasant, a place i had not been to in 30 years. I felt like I had stepped back to 1980, everything was the same,the wood walls and greeb vinyl booths. I ordered a garden salad (typical, iceberg lettuce,grape tomatoes and onions), not bad though, Also had the pizza(salami and mushroom), not bad, thib crust could have been a little crisper. By the way the waitresses are old school but the service was friendly and prompt
(2)Scott A.
My dad and I went here last night. It was AWFUL. They charged him for 2 iced teas. Nowhere on the menu did it say that iced tea was bottomless. Stay far away!!
(1)Julie A.
I'd see this place all the time and want to go in because of the cool old school sign. I finally made it in there and then went a few more times to form a better opinion. The staff are really friendly and get to remember you by your second visit. They have good basic pub food, italian meals, and pizza. A good family place or a good place to grab some grub and beers to wash it all down with. Good for the really cheap price
(3)Justin B.
Very good pizza. My uncle picked up 4 pizzas for the extended fam and they were all very solid: cheese, meatball, salami ham and onion, and pepporoni/pineapple (a favorite cali combo). The pizza was great, can't comment about the service as I didn't pick them up.
(4)Jenn S.
If you're looking for old school Rosi/West Roxbury type restaurants, this is the place. Definitely better than the Corrib or West Roxbury Pub. Great pizza and halfway decent Italian food. I've had the fried clams here and they were excellent. The standard Italian dishes here, such as Veal and Chicken Parms tend to be a bit heavy. The drinks are some serious alcohol! Last time I was here I ordered a Cosmo and was a bit disappointed when the waitress put such a small glass on the table, but that one drink nearly knocked me out for the night. Not a great place for large groups. The restaurant itself is very narrow and all of the tables are booths fitting about 4 people comfortably, six if you squeeze.
(3)Kels M.
This has got to be the best local dive around! Their prices are very reasonable, their waitresses are awesome.. and their Pizza is simply to die for! Although my favorite meal would have to be the Chicken Parm with Ravioli. I would also highly recommend their Garlic Bread with Cheese and Stuffed Mushroom appetizers. Excellent food! They also have a room in the back that you can reserve (to be safe) for large groups. I've been there many times where people are having parties in the back room.
(5)Christine T.
good blt, turkey club, no breakfast. :( *cry* supposedly awesome pizza.
(4)Gary F.
Don't tell the tight girl, but Gary has a secret crush on the waitresses at the Pleasant. Seriously. These salty babes have had some hard living but continue to serve up delicious domestic beer and the best pizza Gary has found in Boston. This is no Sicilia's. This is dark paneling and crusty locals. This is eating delicious pizza in a smoker's lung. This is tight.
(4)Greg H.
You enter through the door and it's like stepping back in time! Old wood paneling on the walls, even the bar stools are screwed to the ground! The pizza is great, thin crust, little burnt around the edges and the Prime Rib is good too. Don't drink the draft beer, not sure when the lines were last cleaned but they offer a full bar and decent list of beers by the bottle. The service is standard and to the point, not a date night place but great for a group of friends and or family.
(4)Alex P.
Hamburger and Onion pizza. 'nuff said.
(4)Roberto C.
I affectionately nicknamed PC "the pizza bunker" several years ago - not much to look at but the food is excellent. Since moving from the area - we haven't had pizza this good since. The wait staff are sweet people. Great eat-in or take out... needless to say, I lost weight since moving from here. Chicken n Cheese sammie, Chicken, Broc & Ziti... Prime Rib, Pot Roast... okay, gotta go take a road trip to pleasant!
(4)Brian D.
i forgot about this place - my parents used to take me to the Pleasant all the time when I was a kid, trust me - the inside hasnt changed in 20+ years. Neither has the service or the food. try the prime rib special, cheapest in town and not bad.
(3)J D.
Walk through the door and---boom--you feel like it's 1978 and your parents are taking you out for a Friday night dinner. Great pizza.
(4)Misha K.
Horrendous pizza. It's so bad that words do not do justice. A live rodent ran under my feet while I tried to eat this awful pizza. I'm pretty sure one of the olives was a rodent eye ball. Expensive too. What a horrible experience.
(1)bruno p.
go here and get a pizza with linguica. this place is old old school. way freakin' old school. lot's of old folks there eatin' old people food. but the drinks are strong and the pizza is good. thin non-greasy crust, the sauce is a little bland but the toppings are good (especially the aforesaid linguica). start with the jalapeno poppers and a few drinks. they have tv's with sports on too. i really dig this place. no tourists here fo' sho'! can get crowded on weekends.
(4)Bess M.
I highly suggest ordering their pizza for take out its yummy!!
(4)Christeen S.
I'm such a fan. Grew up on Pleasant pizza and dinners. You just cant go wrong. I hate it though when it's pouring out, I order a pizza well done, they tell me 20 minutes, only to find that that I'm there in 15 and a not so well done pie is waiting for me.
(4)Peg M.
Actually 4.5 VENUE 3 Decor-1950's original decor outside and in. Clean and appropriate Accessibility-Excellent no stairs Bathrooms-Not handicap accessibility, extremely small and not enough stalls. Acoustics-Depending on seating - cannot have pleasant conversation too loud. Parking-Plentiful MENU 5 Price-Extremely reasonable Food-Pizza excellent, antipasto, large and fresh Drinks-Extremely reasonable SERVICE 5 Wait staff- professional, friendly and knowledgeable RECOMMEND 5 Highly .
(4)Joe T.
The pizza here is something to talk about! I still think Regina's in the North End tops it, but this is very good. My wife actually liked this better than Regina's, because it is a super thin crispy crust, instead of Regina's thick ends. Don't expect any luxury decor in the Pleasant Cafe, as I don't think it has been updated in 20 years. Sandy, our server, was your true Rozzi girl super friendly with a great Boston accent. She was a great server though. Beware of Chrissy (a customer), very nice lady, but will talk your ear off!! I will definitely be back to Pleasant.
(4)J R.
This was a place that I would consider "old school." Never renovated, bright pink and green lighting outside. Reminds me a restaurant my grands would take me to when I was younger. But looks can be deceiving! Love their pizza (any kind). Good salads. Haven't really tried other menu items cause we do a weekly pizza night. My older relatives still frequent the establishment and enjoy both food and drinks. Hurray for old school!
(4)Dan E.
Hands down, the best pizza you can get. Anywhere. For extra added perfection, order it "crispy." My family has been going to the Pleasant since at least the 1960s. Since then not much has changed and that is a good thing. There is no reason to mess with perfection. The chicken parm is also excellent and I have heard good things about the veal cutlet sandwich. My only complaint is that the butter packets come out cold and if you try to spread the butter on the bread you end up tearing a gaping hole in the center of the slice with the entire pat of butter stuck to one spot. Despite that minor nitpick, I still give the Pleasant five stars.
(5)Joe D.
I come here once every 3 years... Regret it every time. I always forget why this place sucks.... It must be the grease stained menu with gross ball park food , the lady with the raspy voice that ends everything in "deer". FML. Maybe even the bartender... He pours every beer like he has only another 24 hours to live. But then.... The pizza comes out.... Fantastic. They can't screw up a beer and pizza. Ps... Something smells like urine in that place... Might be the old people in diapers....
(2)davy f.
We go to the Pleasant all the time. Probably 100 times over the last five years. Tonight, the special, Seafood Trio, sounded enticing. Also the antipasto. "The Trio comes with soup or salad. The soup is very good tonight"..."I'll take the soup"......The soup arrives. Not up to the characterization, but OK. The antipasto arrives. Five minutes later "Gee, I'm sorry. We ran out of the seafood trio"..."Fine, we'll have a mushroom pizza". ....Twenty-five minutes later, the bill arrives, hey-presto, they're charging us for the soup that came with the entre they took an order for and then cancelled (THEM, not us). So we tell our waitress who explains, "Well, I served it and you ate it. It the money is that important to you I'll cover it." I can't imagine that this is their policy. Now as regulars, we're familiar with the guy who runs the place. Looked for him to tell him this was silly, couldn't find him, couldn't find a link to him online, so post here. We're not going to stop going there, but it's sure an experience to dampen our enthusiasm. It shouldn't stop you from going there, after all, 1 out of 100 isn't too bad a failure rate for a restaurant.
(3)Emilio S.
First let me say that this place is an amazingly well preserved little piece of history. It's a function antique, and the food is great if you appreciate old school Italian-American red sauce type dishes. I don't know how long exactly it has been around, but my 68 year old dad used to go their when he was 17, and apparently it was exactly the same place down to the smallest detail. I recommend the veal parmigiana or Italian sausage sandwich. They make them on toasted Scali Bread, and top them with cheese and sauce, so you have to eat them with a fork. It's a really unique and delicious sandwich served in a one of a kind atmosphere.
(5)Nana C.
We've been going to The Pleasant Cafe since we were both kids. We've brought our family here many times. The Pleasant has a typical neighborhood bar atmosphere. There have been changes over the years but the pizza is the same as I remember. If you like crisp thin crust, mild sauce and cheesy pizza , this is the place to go. Sometimes the pizza is a bit greasy but today it was perfect. Veal Parm is very good. Great place to stop by for pizza and a beer. One yelper complained about parking. In the 70s there was a small unpaved lot across the street. This designated parking area is now paved and twice the size.
(4)Sara H.
The service is wonderful, the food is kind of disappointing. The antipasto is just lettuce with like 3 slices of meat, don't bother with it. The pizza is really good, the chicken parm is also good but we ordered peas as a side, and it was basically reheated canned peas. We ordered the parm with ziti and instead got spaghetti, which would have been fine! But the spaghetti was weirdly soggy. Our server was so kind that it's hard to give this place a bad rating, but really don't order anything but the pizza. It's really good, after our chicken parm/peas/soggy 'sketti incident I wouldn't order anything but the pizza.
(4)Haydee R.
I always pass by this place on my way home and tell my husband that we should eat here some day. What attracted me to this place was the huge parking lot and all the people that go in there. I knew that it had to be good. Today I got home and there is was on my kitchen counter, a surprise pizza. I grabbed a slice pizza with one hand while holding my purse on the other hand. My expectations were met. This is an awesome pizza!! The best pizza I've ever had. Don't believe me, try it yourself.
(5)Jake W.
I've been eating at the Pleasant for around 40 years. It's probably the most consistent restaurant I've ever eaten at. The pizza is the best in Boston. I was inspired to write this review after reading one reviewer complaining about her pepperoni pizza being greasy. Complaining about pepperoni pizza being greasy is the equivalent of complaining that the ocean is salty. There are plenty of other great things on the menu but if I don't get the pizza then I will almost always end up getting the Veal Parm with ziti. It's always perfect.
(5)Melisa M.
So Im seeing Chateau norwood guy again, please don't judge me because i judge me enough for everyone and we have this like "cosmic bond" and its eternal and whatever *Please note cosmic bond here is used loosely* The menu is sort of overwhelming, I mean, wow. I think most places should go with the whole, "do a few things and do them well" rather than trying to offer so many choices, but hey this place has apparently been around forever so whatever they are doing, it must be working but idk im not sure i trust the thought that every single item they offer on the menu can really be all done well. Stick with the pizza or a sandwich Id say. Annnyway, we enjoyed cold beverages that were adult in nature and pretty tasty, and finally went with pizza The star count is mostly for the pizza Best pizza Ive had since I moved to Rosi. Really yummy, thin crust but still enough of a crust to not be a piece of pita bread...very tasty Even the fried calamari was tasty, and honestly i hate calamari. Its a really old place interior wise so it's not much to look at but the staff was friendly and finding great pizza in rosi was worth the ugly retro invasion on my eyeballs The strawberry shortcake was also really yummy, otherwise the offerings on the dessert menu are basic and standard and to me aren't worth the price....carrot cake, jello, boston creme pie? eh, you can get that anywhere.
(4)E A.
There has to be something said about a place who refuses to update their decor, wood paneling, carpet, crackling vinyl and the one of the last remaining neon signs in Boston. So whats to be said? You don't need to change a thing if your food can do the talking. Pleasant Cafe is Jem. The pizza is best Ive had outside of the north end. The veal parm is glorious. There is even something sexy about Pleasant's plain old garden salad, crisp like it should be and served in your Nana's single serve salad bowl. The only complaint I have is that they don't deliver. They are one VW beattle away from being the ultimate pizza joint just shy of the city.
(5)mark t.
My wife brought me here 7 years ago and I am from Chicago so I am a pizza snob! The best pizza hands down in the Boston area! It is a must stop place!
(5)Sheryl F.
I'll never understand the hype for this place. People RAVE about it. It sucks. Slight step above frozen pizza! I could make better pizza on naan with my homemade sauce. If you've never been, don't bother!!!!
(1)Ryana B.
I adore the Pleasant. I came here on my second date in 1985 and have been hooked ever since. I personally love the ravioli and meat sauce. I have tried (unsuccessfully!) to recreate the sauce at home. The pizza is delicious. It's juicy, with a tangy, tasty sauce and crispy crust. It is in my top three of fav pizza's which include Papa Gino's and The Same old place. (JP) Be prepared for a very old school vibe, nothing about the decor has changed since I was aqua-netting my hair in the ladies bathroom, while on dates with my first boyfriend. I'm pretty sure all the same waitresses are still working there too.
(4)Rozzie M.
Very old school in decor and demeanor but we are big fans. Pizza is thin crusted and delish. Crave worthy. Everything else is basic and good. Hits the spot every time.
(4)Juno R.
5 stars for their cheesy pizza ---I'm telling you, it's really hard to find a decent pizza place in this West Roxbury/Roslindale neighborhood. Most pizza places here serve greek style pizza with the wrong style of crust and cheese. yuck. I'm pleased to find this place.. Pizza is thin, crust is chewy with the perfect amount of sauce n cheese. yum. wish they do delivery though because that street is kinda sketchy at night. Their dinner items are not very good-- bland, flavorless... Just stick to the pizza.
(5)Slice G.
Buzzzzzz, 2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10+; Yeah that's right, it took ten plus phone calls to finally place an order at The Pleasant Café on Friday February 28, 2014. Maybe I'm mistaken but I didn't even think it was possible to get a busy signal on the phone now-a-days. Judging by the traffic it may as well have been the end of days for all could tell and to my dismay, the mayhem did not stop there. So, by the time I finally got to my pizza destination all three of their designated parking lots were stuffed to the gills with badly parked cars, which ultimate ly forced me to park three blocks away in single digit, frigid temperatures. As I approached the brightly lit neon pizza sign that has supposedly shown down on Washington Street in Roslindale MA for over 80 years welcomed me, and gave me a sense of calm amongst all the chaos that seemed to be intently inspired on ruffling my panties. As I tugged open the creaky old door I was oddly pleased to be warped backward 80 years in an instant, seeing that it doesn't look like on e renovation has been made since it was opened. I won't go into great detail but to brief it was really charming and is probably better experienced than left to one's imagination. If you're expecting perky young, cheer-leading waitresses then you'd better think again cause the service here is probably as old as the establishment and I mean that in the most respectful way possible. These ladies are surly but in a very endearing way. If you're from Boston I think you know where I'm going with this but if not then I'll explain it quickly. If these ladies tell you to go F yourself then the chances are in your favor that they like ya. If you want to see real Bostonians, I recommend you head to the Pleasant. Ok, so where was I? Oh yeah, the take out line. This place was packed, and I mean absolutely jammed to capacity. It was so bad that little old lady's faces were smooshed against the interior glass as unruly patrons cut the line, boisterously yelling out their name and pointing at the busy takeout counter motioning to see whether or not their order was ready for takeout. It was ironic because my name was called and the poor foagie that cut the line was forced to take a backseat as I walked out with four yummy pies (2 Neapolitan style cheese, 1 meatball, & 1 sausage mushroom). I literally felt like I had won the lottery and giddily scrambled the hellz outta that place. To make a long story short, I'm gonna get right down to brass tax, this pizza is special and has a unique flavor that just works. I can't say that it's spectacular but there is absolutely nothing wrong with this pie. It barely "Sags", it doesn't have "Turdlings" and has a buttery quality about their 3 cheese blend that is like no other pizza I've ever had in my life. It is really delicious. I can't say that The Pleasant Café uses the best of ingredients but they are certainly not the worst and in my opinion, that is all that's required to complete their pie especially since it's cooked in an age old brick oven. It was obvious that they know how to cook it because the crust had a perfect amount of char that sat on the outer edge of the crust giving it just the right amount of crunch and chew. I would need Boboli's pallet here but it seemed as if they use a tomato paste sauce that gives it a tangy and mildly sweet finish that meshes well with all the other ingredients. I was a little disappointed with the sausage mushroom because I believe the mushrooms may have been canned but I am uncertain if that is the absolute truth. In any event, that was the most lack luster pizza of the night in my opinion. The cheese was the star of the show and really wins my admiration. The meatball was decent but they really didn't top it with enough to meat to even notice that it was a meatball pizza. All were good but I'd stick with the cheese if I were to order again. All-in-all, The Pleasant Café pizza is splendidly tangy, buttery, cheesy, crispy, and chewy. This is a GREAT neighborhood pizzeria that uniquely earns a solid...5.5 slices out of an 8 slice perfection. ~Tombstone
(3)J'Ann S.
This place has TREMENDOUS pizza and I'll never take that away from them. But I took a risk an ordered other things from their menu this evening and am completely unsatisfied. The chicken parm grinder I ordered was 2 marina soaked, doughy, un-toasted slices of white bread with a breaded chicken cutlet between. I tried to make the best of it, but the bread was literally turning back into dough and had Stuck onto either side of the cutlet. When I called the restaurant to ask if this was correct way for take out to be Assembled, or if I could exchange my order for something else, the waitress proceeded to tell me that she thought she recognized my voice when I called to place my order and thought I knew what the sandwich would look like as a repeat caller.. She also took it upon herself to let me know that "next time you should get it with sauce on the side. That's what I always do and it works out much better." I'm not the type of person to send food back. Nor am I the type of person even demanding a refund, I called in hoping to exchange or pay the difference for a more expensive item based on our MUTUAL misunderstanding that lead to this situation: she for thinking I was a repeat customer who likes white bread grinders, and Me for thinking that all New England grinders come on Crusted bread. What I don't appreciate is being given suggestions about how the sandwich could be better eaten, enjoyed and ordered "next time". It doesn't fix my problem of not being able to enjoy the meal I purchased.
(2)James M.
Great Pizza! But that's it! If you don't mind a rude bartender and wait staff this is the place. The interior decor certainly suits the attitude and level of customer service the employees provides.
(2)Rachel H.
I love an old, almost divey place like Pleasant Cafe which reminds me of my favorite neighborhood place at home. Considering I'd been in Boston for work for over a week at this point, Pleasant Cafe hit the spot. I was staying with friends that night who've just moved into this neighborhood and had already stopped in like three times for pizza and other things. We decided against the pizza on this particular evening. The clam chowder was perfect. I know this is Boston and all, but sometimes restaurants like this have the gloppiest glue that they call soup. Pleasant Cafe is not one of those places. It was one of the better chowders I'd had all week. I had chicken cacciatore that really hit the spot, my friend had a chicken kebab and her husband got a fried fish platter that looked delicious. After eating way too many oysters and lobster rolls and turning into a mermaid for a minute, this was the perfect way to return to dry land. I'm jealous of my pals who I'm sure have swung by more than three times since we stopped in.
(4)Chris L.
We needed late night food after our curling game and Pleasant was open. I was a bit worried after seeing the exterior and even more so after walking inside. I didn't close my mind completely and was ready to be pleasantly surprised. Unfortunately the food I had was equally as bad as the decor. I thought I was going safe by ordering the meatball sandwich and they couldn't even do that right. I don't mind rustic food but this was awful. The meatballs were dry and under seasoned and the bread was untoasted and the quality of pre-sliced bagged italian bread. I couldn't have imagined it being much worse. I tried my friend's pizza which didn't stand out to me in any positive way. It wasn't terrible like my sandwich but I wouldn't make a trip back to try it again. Unlike others, I'm not afraid of a bad environment if the food can stand on it's own. In this case it could not and it makes Pleasant unredeemable. I can't imagine this will change people's minds about it but there has to be better options for vintage style and decent food in the area.
(1)Nick S.
An affordable (throw back prices), delicious food, neighborhood environment that can't be beat. Think about it, a restaurant that has endured since the 1940s. Simply amazing!!!!
(5)A S.
Ordered take out buffalo wings tonight. They were horrible. Way over-fried, no buffalo sauce, and barely any celery or carrots. I asked for extra bleu cheese and a little container was included; however, the regular dip included was ranch (person who took my order never said that) and was just dumped throughout the takeout container. I whipped up some buffalo sauce to soak the wings in to try and save them. Ate three and trashed the rest.
(1)Yelping Jabroni X.
1 plain cheese pizza please! I don't even know what to give this place!! 4 1/2 stars for pizza? 2 stars for ambiance? +1 bonus star for the neon sign? But do I take away that star because the inside is depressing? or add a star because it's depressing in an endearing way? What about the staff? Sometimes they're cool, sometimes they act like you're a nuisance. Is the lack of yuppies and gentrificationists in the clientele a good thing? I don't know!!!! Do I take away points for the non-pizza menu?! The pizza is dope, for the most part. They just have a solid recipe. Best cheese pizza in Rosi -I promise. They have cheap/not-so-fresh toppings, so don't expect every topping combination to be great. The local chuckles, old schoolers, line up on Friday nights for this place. People love it. 1,000 Roslindaleans can't be wrong -unless they're getting anything but the pizza. The rest of the menu is pretty mediocre. No, actually, it's just a hair under mediocre, at best. You can get any of the sub-supermarket quality and frozen junk on the menu elsewhere. Yes, the pizza is good, but the rest of the package is just so poor. Rosi/Wroxy Note: Cafe Rialto was my favorite pizza place in Rosi, but they had squirrelly hours and a horrible spot for picking up pizza, and, they closed :(
(3)Ashley A.
I like the Pleasant; I don't love it. There's nothing particularly exceptional about it -- unless you consider it's longevity and stability to be exceptional. The chicken parm is a good solid meal with fairly routine sauce, breading, and a large piece of chicken. The spaghetti with meatballs -- a very slightly soggy pasta with a fairly good, not particularly memorable sauce and a couple of huge, slightly doughy, moderately tasty meatballs. The pizza, of the thin crust variety, has better than jarred sauce, ample cheese and good toppings (if you order them). The crust is a little less than crisp but not soggy. On my most recent visit I ate an entire pizza by myself, so tasty did I find it. But I felt a little sick afterwards. The clientele is local -- and there's a steady takeout business. There is a very experienced bar tender who quickly gets out the beers and mixed drinks and is attentive to the emptying glass and every new patron. The crowd is older and less hip than most downtown places. They are a mix of eaters and very serious drinkers. On my visit a year ago or so one regular was so drunk that he literally fell off his stool and had to be carted away by an ambulance. There are a few bar flies that congregate here to be sure. But it doesn't detract from the place in my opinion. The small function room in the back adds to the ambiance, as it makes me feel as if I'm in the Hub of civic and political activity in Roslindale. All totaled, it's a good place for dinner, with reasonable prices, a warm feeling, and a sense of history.
(3)Chris G.
We are here regularly. Always very good, and the seafood is amazing. Seafood trio and lemon caper sole are a must!!!
(5)Dijana S.
I grew up near Pleasant Cafe thirty years ago This place hasn't changed a day since. Besides the tasty pizza, that is what I truly appreciate that about this place: True consistency. You know what you're getting everytime. So anytime I return to Rossie for a visit, the one stop I must make before returning to San Francisco is for a large greasy cheese pie and a cold Boston beer in the old Pleasant. I've searched No. Calfornia for anything comparable to this pizza and nothing comes even close to the this this thin crust, house-made sauce and perfectly greasy cheese pie. I'm a fan and I've converted many others! Don't ever change Pleasant Cafe: from your staff to your food to your good old regulars... thanks for the memories.
(4)Michael C.
Walking into the Pleasant Cafe is a step back into the 50's. This is one of those places that in other cities some high priced designer was paid to create a "retro feel". These folks have just left everything in place for so long "old" becomes retro. The restaurant is spotlessly clean with old but nice comfortable seating. The food is great. Onion rings are home made with a crisp batter, no grease and a generous but no overwhelming portion. Stuffed mushrooms were also top flight. The pizza was excellent all be it a bit on the greasy side but a good delicious "screw the diet" greasy. These guys pour a very generous drink at a very fair price. Service was a bit spotty but my sense was that it was our waitress not the entire staff. Finally, you can go to the North End fight the crowds for a half way decent pizza served with an outrageous bill or you can eat at the Pleasant Cafe with 2 apps, a pizza, three beers and (? I am not saying how many scotches but suffice it to say it was more than 2) for $50.00. Warm comfortable atmosphere with great food, ample parking right across the street at a very fair price. What more do you want?
(5)Kurt R.
Everyone that rated anything lower than 4 stars obviously has no idea what they're talking about. I'm eating pleasant leftover pizza for lunch now and yes, it's the best pizza in Boston. Hands down.
(5)Dan B.
To Nicole C, If you're looking for gourmet pizza, go to California Pizza Kitchen or one of the million chains out there that will satisfy your stuck up attitude towards pizza...or better yet, go back to California where I'm sure you'll find pizzas with avocado, gruyere cheese or organic hamburger with a side of Sonoma Valley's best red wine. To everyone else, If you want to enjoy a great bar pizza, either at the bar or in a booth, go to Pleasant Cafe. Yes, the service is not the best, the average age of the waitresses is about 65, nobody is pretending to be nice and the decor is from the 60's, but isn't that what makes this place so great? If you don't think so, go enjoy a Sporkie at Bertucci's with the rest of the suburbanites.
(5)Michael C.
This review is for the pizza. Thin crust with amazing sauce and cooked to perfection.
(5)S M.
It's really hard to find places like this nowadays. The restaurant is very old fashioned in appearance and atmosphere. When I went, it was populated with older folks and families with children, but nothing annoying. The prices are very reasonable and the menu has a variety while still maintaining an old fashioned aesthetic. I had a generous piece of salmon with potato, clam chowder and a soda for about $14.50. Nothing was greasy, and they even offer the classic bread and butter as starter. I'll be coming back. A lot of people say this place needs updating but I think it gives it a bit of charm. Sorta gives me a Twin Peaks vibe (in the best possible way, of course).
(4)Joyce M.
moved from Long Island New york about a year ago, and this is the first pizza place in Boston that we have found, that comes close to NY pizza
(5)Stinky P.
Ah,Pleasant Cafe...every time I go, I feel all is right with the world. My grandparents and parents always went there...and thank God nothing has changed much. I still can remember "Ramblin' Rose" and "I Can't Stop Loving You" on the jukebox. The decor is like something out of a David Lynch movie, but in a good way. Won't find many places like this anymore. The waitresses are down to earth and can be a bit rough around the edges, but also in a good way. Service is, with rare exceptions, fabulous. They really try to please. And the best part...the food. I have had many of the supposed "best" pizzas...but the Pleasant usually exceeds all of them. Always done properly...great thin crust...tangy sauce...and tasty. Their Italian entrees are great. Love their Veal and Chicken Parmesan with a great side of pasta. Lamb Chops, steak and seafood also yum-yum eat-em up! Don't ever go away Pleasant! My heart would be broken!
(5)T F.
Best pizza in the west rox/Rozzie area by far. Get your pie well done. Veggie topping are good, as is the meatball. Very moderate prices on the pizza. Watch out on Friday nights around dinner time there will be a line. Don't order the wings, big mistake.
(3)Jacob S.
Pleasant Cafe is similar to the The European (R.I.P.) in The North End of Boston as far as the food goes. The menu was similar. Though there's more seafood items on the menu here. The clam chowder is delicious, and service is always friendly.
(4)Al M.
Good for what it is. Most stuff is cooked well to dry - I like the chicken ke-Bobs best. Pizza isn't very good, but many like it. I go for proximity, casualness and community
(2)Camille R.
Around for more than 75yrs, same owners for about 35yrs. This spot is funny, probably the same furniture and menu since the day they opened. When stepping into these places my first instinct is always to ask if there is any meat in the marinara and though the server had to ask the cook, we all found out that they use chicken stock. That means no pizza, eggplant parm, or the sauce for the toasted raviolis. Didn't matter because the toasted raviolis were the best I've ever had and I didn't even need a sauce. I had the fried haddock, which was spongy and fried with the skin so then I had wet, soggy skin. It was inedible. The tartar sauce was way too sweet. It was pretty gross. I'll tell you that everyone loved the loved the pizza and what they had for dinner. And the service is special. This is one of those places that hasn't heard or care about vegetarianism and yet they were very patient with my questions. I really enjoyed myself here.
(4)Beverly A C.
I've been coming here for over 40 years, have lived all over the world, spent some serious time in Rome and have been to almost every 4 to 5 star restaurant in town and I and my large and extended family still comes here for pizza and beer. I come here for all the old 'red sauce joint' values that are kept alive and thriving. If you adore Bertucci's or Upper Crust this place will NOT be for you but if you love honesty and good food at a fair price, I'll see you there.
(5)Sebastian Y.
Pleasant's been around forever, first went here with my mother when I was around six, the pizza is the main draw and it's still just as greasy thin crust good now as it was then, if you're the kind of person like "nicole c" who actually accents the word "entrées" - sounds like she's more used to sanitized mass-consumption BS like CPK or cheesecake factory then don't come here in your mercedes suburban assault vehicle expecting recessed lighting and a cobb salad, and when it doesn't turn out that way come onto yelp and give the place one star. It's old and dark, filled with locals and looks like it hasn't changed since the 40's - in other words, perfect.
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