Best lunch place in Boston, its a fact. Prices cannot be beat, food quality is elite, the guys running the counter are blessed. Grab a slice, a calzone and a panzerotti and you are having yourself an amazing day.
S RUEST
Great spot for an inexpensive quick bite. The wife and I both agreed that they have tasty Sicilian pizza slices.
Christopher Martin
This is the kind of place you don’t want to miss when eating in the city! Galleria Umberto wraps up Italian flavors and food culture in what they serve. The pizza was so fresh and wonderful. A friend recommended we try the arancini and panzarotti. We were not familiar with these dishes. The arancini is a ball of risotto rice stuffed with a filling of ground beef, tomato sauce, peas, and cheese, then breaded and deep fried. The panzarotti is a ball of mashed potatoes stuffed with cheese then breaded and deep fried. Both were an amazing experience! (I do wish each of them had come with a side of the marinara sauce for dipping… but that may be more American than authentic Italian!) our family of five (which includes our three hungry boys…) ate until we were stuffed for about $30 total. This does not happen frequently! We would definitely visit again. I would love to try a calzone. Lines can be long and they only accept cash. The workers are definitely no-nonsense and down to business so be ready when it’s time to order.
Deborah Domingues-Murphy
Casual pizza parlor with authentic food, nothing fancy. It was busy with neighborhood people so a good indication of the quality. They have cold Peronis so we were happy!
Arianna Taggart
No frills. Just outstanding basic pizza. They have clearly mastered what they do and it tastes so fresh and flavorful! Great price. The line moves fast. It is cash only, so be prepared for that. Very good for a quick bite!
Beverly
Best pizza I have ever had in my life! I was 16 years old the first time I had their most delicious pizza and bread.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza, Spinach and Cheese Calzone, Sicilian Style Pizza, Rice Ball, Cheese Pizza and Arancini
Cucinella's
It was an honor, literally perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nefeli
I just love Galleria Umberto. My husband and I have tried everything and everything was great. Personally I adore their pizza. There are no words to describe their pizza... I have cravings even writing this review!! Cash only, so be prepared, and there is a very nice park near by in case there are no free tables (which is often).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kat R
Pizza was decent, but not at all thin crust if that’s what you’re looking for! Line was out the door and seating was crowded. Bathroom was quite dirty.
Best lunch place in Boston, its a fact. Prices cannot be beat, food quality is elite, the guys running the counter are blessed. Grab a slice, a calzone and a panzerotti and you are having yourself an amazing day.
Great spot for an inexpensive quick bite. The wife and I both agreed that they have tasty Sicilian pizza slices.
This is the kind of place you don’t want to miss when eating in the city! Galleria Umberto wraps up Italian flavors and food culture in what they serve. The pizza was so fresh and wonderful. A friend recommended we try the arancini and panzarotti. We were not familiar with these dishes. The arancini is a ball of risotto rice stuffed with a filling of ground beef, tomato sauce, peas, and cheese, then breaded and deep fried. The panzarotti is a ball of mashed potatoes stuffed with cheese then breaded and deep fried. Both were an amazing experience! (I do wish each of them had come with a side of the marinara sauce for dipping… but that may be more American than authentic Italian!) our family of five (which includes our three hungry boys…) ate until we were stuffed for about $30 total. This does not happen frequently! We would definitely visit again. I would love to try a calzone. Lines can be long and they only accept cash. The workers are definitely no-nonsense and down to business so be ready when it’s time to order.
Casual pizza parlor with authentic food, nothing fancy. It was busy with neighborhood people so a good indication of the quality. They have cold Peronis so we were happy!
No frills. Just outstanding basic pizza. They have clearly mastered what they do and it tastes so fresh and flavorful! Great price. The line moves fast. It is cash only, so be prepared for that. Very good for a quick bite!
Best pizza I have ever had in my life! I was 16 years old the first time I had their most delicious pizza and bread.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza, Spinach and Cheese Calzone, Sicilian Style Pizza
Allows to buy by the slice for quick bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza, Spinach and Cheese Calzone, Sicilian Style Pizza, Rice Ball, Cheese Pizza and Arancini
It was an honor, literally perfection.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just love Galleria Umberto. My husband and I have tried everything and everything was great. Personally I adore their pizza. There are no words to describe their pizza... I have cravings even writing this review!! Cash only, so be prepared, and there is a very nice park near by in case there are no free tables (which is often).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pizza was decent, but not at all thin crust if that’s what you’re looking for! Line was out the door and seating was crowded. Bathroom was quite dirty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
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Delicious fresh pizza. Only one kind. No toppings. Go early. When they run out, that's it. ( About 1-2pm)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Style Pizza
Cheap and tasty Sicilian pizza served on baking trays, also have arancini and other Italian eats. Was crowded though
Vegetarian options: Pizza except pepperoni, all else is vegetarian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza
Can't say enough about the pizza. Classic old school Sicilian pizza counter. Highlight of our recent trip to Boston.
2 square and water for under 6 bucks yes plz
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Fast, cheap, and delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sicilian Pizza
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