50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Essex

“This pizza NEVER disappoints! I order it from one of the online delivery services and it still comes hot and amazing! The chicken tenders are homemade and flavorful! I’m back in Florida thinking about Essex Pizza. Thank you for being consistent!“

“Ordered the Steak tip kabob salad. Steak portion is great; however could be a little more tender. Could use a little more feta along with veggies. The lettuce did have some brown along the edges. Not sure if the Greek dressing was homemade or store bought (Good taste). I did ask for no olives and received one. Could've been by accident (lol). Overall I would order this salad again.“

“Their sauce is incredible. It’s sweet and amazing. Their sauce is on their pizzas that I highly recommend. It’s also served on the side with calzones that are delicious. Their steak & cheese sub with onions is also incredibly yummy. It’s a small business that recently opened up and I eat there nearly every day and sometimes twice a day. I rate the place 5stars. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ They have street parking as well as a driveway for parking.“

“The food was fantastic, and the service was great. They also had a great selection of specialty cocktails. They were busy when we got there for our reservation, and when our server arrived at our table, we were ready with our whole order, and he was able to quickly pivot and take the whole order and get our night going. Can't wait to go back.“

“If you know, then you know. This place is decades old, has an awesome throwback vibe that still delivers! The old juke box is great, a couple old arcade machines, and a host or regulars and staff that make this place feel like home. Did I mention the pizza? Out of this world. A slightly unique style that is all it's own, this thin crust almost-personal sized pizza is delicious, and make just right. Dine in if you can, fresh out of the oven there is no better pizza!“

“We came here after the Salem parade and it was great food, better than what I can find in my town sometimes, the people were very friendly even though we went close to closing time we didn't feel like we were rushed to get our stuff and leave, the atmosphere was relaxed and calm.“

“David was first rate in booking my tour group of students for a pizza party lunch at his location in the Salem Witch Mall. He and his crew were all set up and ready for our arrival. Everyone was served their pizza, salad, French fries, soda and cookies within minutes! Great food, great service, a very affordably priced option for feeding a group of hungry middle school students - a Tour Manager’s dream scenario! And the DJ was top notch too! I look forward to bringing future groups to Essex NY Pizza in Salem, MA! Thanks, David!“

“Hands down the BEST pizza in the North Shore. (by FAR). Rhea recently catered our wedding and we were blown away by the food, friendly staff and atmosphere they created. The food was incredible! Not only the pizza but the addition of vegetarian sides featuring local produce. I could not recommend Rhea more!“

“Great pizza, we had the marg and the cheese, I'd rate it a solid 8.9(I honestly think it's better than some apizza places...) Neoplitan style but finished with semolina, making it amazingly crispy but still some chewiness. The sauce had a good balance of flavor and the cheese these guys use are top notch. The owner is the best part of the whole place, super friendly and welcoming.“

“Just discovered this place three weeks ago and now have been four times, everything we have ordered has been delicious. We also ordered the half trays of eggplant and chicken parm for Christmas Day, I will never order anywhere else. It was the best I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to try the pizza. And all very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.“

“I have been meaning to write a review for a while- if you haven't been to 5 Sons and/or haven't used them for catering before - DO IT!! I have gotten catering a few times from Jen and she is not only such a great person she is an even better cook. They are accommodating to what you need, offer suggestions you may not consider, reasonable pricing and delivered with a huge smile. Their pizza is the best in town by far but their Italian dishes are home cooked amazing! They have a grab and go section with meatballs/sauce, eggplant parm, stuffed shells, pasta primavera- one is enough for me, my two teenagers and some left over! Remember 5 Sons for you next catering event or Friday night pizza order- you will not regret it!!“

“I came in here for a glass of wine and met the most wonderful bartender Kristie!! She was so welcoming even though it was close to closing. I said I would only be here for a glass and she welcomed me with open arms and made me feel super comfortable. I have come here before and also love the food and service has always been great. I highly recommend!“

“Absolutely wonderful. I've ordered food from here quite a few times and the family's always enjoyed their pizza and fries. We we coming back from an event and needed food quick- we'd usually go to Brothers for something like that since their stuffs ready and it's better than typical fast food, but they were closing in minutes so we decided to dine in Gallo for our first time. We got seated immediately, they gave us a free little appetizer before giving us some nice bread & oil. Our four dishes came out very quickly and were all delicious. No kids menu but absolutely didn't matter, both kids found different meals they wanted and got good leftovers. Place was clean as a whistle and server was so kind to us. Absolutely will go back more frequently.“

“My mom and I are visiting Marblehead and didn't expect to visit pizza heaven while here! We ordered the Insalata salad (subbed the Parmesan cream dressing) and the Fonduta pizza. WOW! We were blown away. The crust was delicious - crispy on the outside and chewy inside. The toppings were a perfect combo - super savory and aromatic with the truffle oil. We will absolutely be back when we visit next year!“

“Scott and his crew are a welcome staff to this place. Had an awesome toasted Italian today with some pizza and a few other items to boot. Great service, clean place, excellent food. Can’t wait to go back!! Good luck Scott, you’re going to kill it!!“

“I cannot say enough good things about Cape Ann Lanes! We hosted our Welcome Event for our wedding here and it was an absolute blast. It provided a prefect, laid back atmosphere for our guests to get settled in ahead of the wedding and the out-of-towners loved trying candlepin for the first time. Everyone complimented the food, atmosphere and the excellent service. I told one of the servers that I was worried as the Bride that I’d get caught up and wouldn’t eat and she made sure to check on me and make sure that I was taken care of. Caitlin and Nick were wonderful to work with from beginning to end and could not have made it any better. Nick discussed the beer options and offered to brew a special beer for us and Caitlin sat with us several times to guide us through the process. Hosting a 70 person event would typically come with some stress or issues, but we can honestly say it was completely seamless, 100% stress free and an overall delightful time for us and our guests. Aside from our wedding, we’ve bowled here several times and always have a great time. We look forward to visiting again whenever we’re in the area!“

“I was so impressed with my lunch yesterday! I tried Chicken Zitti Broccoli Alfredo pasta dinner and my husband got the Red Passion Salad. We both finished our whole plates and we were so surprised with the short amount of time it took to receive it. The staff was helpful,kind and always with a smile in their faces. Everything was EXELLENT! We will definitely be back! Thank you Ellie's Pizza for the generous portions and for such a familiar atmosphere! ❤️“

“Run quickly to Sclafani to try almost anything on their menu. Today's special was the premier of their chopped Itallian (I think that's it's official name). They'd gotten some coverage on a local news show which probably helped fill today's doors, but I've become a regular and they are always busy--but not too busy to have to wait long. The owners are named Rob and Cassandra, both of whom are trained chefs, which means their food is done so well! They bake their freaking bread fresh every single day, and it's wicked good. The chopped sandwich today was so amazing and was way better than some of the ones I've had which seem to dominate reels today. They had some kind of spicy crunchy garlic mayo which was fantastic and didn't overpower the meats. They don't pre-make these or any sandwiches, each made to order, which is so awesomely old-school. Their quality of deli meat and cheese is really exemplary, not grocery store Boar's Head. They have a great, but modestly sized, selection of imported Italian goods including fantastic olive oil, pastas, conservas like anchovies and even caponata! I also urge you to get a made-to-order cannoli, which was absolutely among the best I've ever had. The generous, sweet ricotta filling was thick, but not dense or cloying; we got pistachio and shared one, which was as strategic as slicing a brownie six ways, in the office, to reduce calories. Anyhow, I'm not on the payroll, nor even related, or I'd be there again right now.“

“Great friendly place! The staff knew literally everyone who walked in to order or pick up, and it seemed like they knew everyone calling to place orders too. The food was delicious and was made quickly. If we’re in the area again, we’ll be sure to stop by!“

“some of the more creative and better pizzas in the area. a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps and subs, plus salads and dinners (pasta or rice). what's not to like? love the melanzane and the shrimp scampi pizzas, but other combinations are good too (plus MYO, of course).“

“Ordered a quick takeout - Kobe beef burger. Burger cooked right on the mark, tasty with exactly the toppings I asked for. Fries were also fresh and nice. The order was ready exactly at the time they said. Good experience all around! Bonus: they use compostable “

“we enjoyed the pesto tortellini and the Italian sub with a delicious Cosmo and a glass of Barbar. Best of all was the service by Sari. We were warmly welcomed and treated very well. Looking to return soon. so nice to have an easy dining in town. Jim D“

“Chose Buffalo chicken kabob salads, crab meat sub and chicken finger basket. Everything was so fresh and fantastic. The Buffalo chicken was juicy and a good amount of spice. My family’s crabmeat sub was stuffed. My partner was pumped for the steak fries. Thanks for making the end of the week easier for us. It was a tough one.“

“eating here is absolutely amazing the atmosphere and service is fantastic and the food is always so good regardless of what I get, if you want to understand what eating a sandwich from dina's is like imagine the most mind blowing jaw dropping head you've ever received and multiply it by ten “

“great food and staff. always consistent. great steak and cheese subsParking: if you can't find street parking there's a large town lot behind the building. can usually find something on the street out frontKid-friendliness: good for kidsWheelchair accessibility: no steps“

“We hit all the recommended places our first couple days in marblehead, we continued to search for additional experiences to try. Our last afternoon we found this little place within walking distance (as most places are in marblehead) and reviews seemed good. Luckily they weren't busy so we didn't need a reservation at that time. After entering we were happily surprised by the decor and menu options, yet somehow we were even more surprised by our appetizers and then our entrées. After being told at another place our first night in marblehead that no restaurants served bread pudding, we ordered two when our server told us they had it (and they fresh and delicious). Had we been in town any longer we definitely would have returned to try some other options. We plan to be back in the area in the spring and we'll be making sure we have reservations.“

“I never write reviews but when I left this place I just had to. The food was awesome. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. When me and my friends mentioned how much we love grilled pineapple they cooked another one just for us to enjoy (and enjoy we did)Definitely try thos place out!“

“We have tried multiple pizzas and have enjoyed them all. Our go-to is the chicken-bacon ranch but we mix in a a classic pepperoni. The pizza is great and consistent (good every time). The service has been friendly at pick-up or if we hang out in the restaurant.Vegetarian options: We had to order vegetarian and gluten-free for friends and everyone found something.Parking: a good amount of spots“

“Joe’s pizza is so authentic and tastes amazing I got a half pepperoni and half cheese, the pepperoni is under the cheese it was honestly some of the best pizza I’ve had around here in awhile! Joe is also a one man show he is the kindest and sweetest soul! I highly recommend this place it is cash only though so go prepared!! Beverly’s best kept secret by far. He is closed Sunday-Tuesday and open the rest of the week!“

“Enjoyed eating lunch here with friends while visiting. I noticed immediately that the space is smaller, which makes it a pretty tight walk around. Even with a lot of customers the noise level was not to loud. I was disappointed when there was a set of 8 of us and they said we needed to sit at different booths. Eventually we asked if we could move to the side with a booth/table combo so we could all sit together. The waiter was not so happy. The food then was divided by the two tables (not pushed together) and then brought out at very different times. When half of the table had their pizza the other half didn't. Once they had finished then we received ours. The menu was pretty confusing due to the lack of explanation of what they all offer. It does give the description but it doesn't adequately show what they serve as specials or explain it. Turns out after we ordered we found their "march madness" wall that had all the pizzas we could order but would have had no idea what was on each one. The pizza it self was very good. It was not over done and a well rounded pizza. I think it's something I'd eat once but not say it's a "must have" again since IM NOT a huge pizza person.“

“For the low low price of $22 plus tax, you can get one of the best pizzas on the north shore. Beautifully done 13 inch pizza with sparse toppings of bacon and caramelized onions over a thin blanket of sauce, you get a taste of char that overpowers every bite. And the kicker... no cheese! Just how everyone likes their pizza. Bless short and main for their immaculate service, inviting atmosphere and a quality you really can't get anywhere else.“

“I’ve picked up many times and tried delivery for the first time today. And was fantastic it came nice and hot! Chz steak wasn’t soggy and no cold fries!! Usually don’t eat out hate paying for cold soggy food. First time was a hit hopefully if I do it again it stays the same. Why I don’t mind if I pay a tiny bit more for better quality. And driver does better when food is fresh!! Impressed tonight again if you like chicken soup yes I know it’s a sub shop but it’s homemade and it’s fantastic!!“

“We ordered a couple Gyros when we were visiting the area over the weekend. The meat was great but they added a lot of lettuce the gyro. They even had homemade butter cookies, WOW THEY WERE DELICIOUS ?? Also the homemade baklava was wicked good, definitely order that when you try this place.“

“It's good pizza. Also love the Greek Salad and the Mozzarella sticks are very tasty too. In particular, they deliver pretty quickly to our house so kudos for that. We order by phone and it's always been accurately delivered.Vegetarian options: We often get an all veggie topping pizza and a salad. They both have cheese, so I guess it depends on how vegetarian you are.“

“A little slice of pizza heaven. Bar pizza on the North Shore. A perfect, well crisped crust with just the right char. The cheese and toppings were the correct amount and balanced. The sauce, unfortunately, lacked any flavor; it just tasted not even there. These are personal sized pizzas, but we got as an app to share, and everyone really liked it overall.“

“I work at a local business down the street from the Rowley house and we buy lunch weekly here. The food is always delicious, hot, and with the most generous serving size. The service for such a busy establishment is always top notch! During the week of Christmas we had them cater our Christmas party everyone was happy and impressed!“

“Ordered from there today, they are still getting up to speed as they just opened, probably take another two weeks to be up to full speed, however ordered a couple a pizzas, one was a large dough pepperoni pizza we all loved it, ordered garlic bread sticks, we loved them also, definitely go back again, food and service where great, as for atmosphere on the inside it’s a small place only room for a couple of tables so their really isn’t one. They did mention they will have delivery options, like DoorDash“

“Celebrated a 90th birthday party during off-hours on a Saturday. The folks were awesome to deal with, gave us free rein on the restaurant, served pizza as appetizers and the hot and cold buffet. Food was fabulous, they were so helpful and friendly before and during the party, and would highly recommend! Nice to have a small business so friendly and accommodating for 40+ people!“

“My friends and I are all regulars at LBs and have been since before the move. Longboards is much more than an excellent bar to us. I've never had a bad dish here, although the new extra large wings and the ricotta sausage flatbread is always top of mind when we get the menu. They have all our favorite beers behind the bar for a fair price and we love trying out all the cocktails too. More importantly this is where we go to watch a game, celebrate new jobs, party on holidays, and I'll even have my bridal shower here in April. The bartenders are friends to us and this place is like the Central Perk or Cheers of Salem. I go here with my friends, on date nights, and I am even known to go alone for some good food and company. Thank you for being a second home to us LBs we love you!!“

“I picked this place out ahead of my trip to Salem because of the reviews and it was even better than I expected! I ordered the Forest Mushroom Pizza and I loved it! It really hit the spot after a 2-hour walking tour. My partner got the Margherita Pizza, which he enjoyed as well. Fast and helpful servers, clean bathroom, nicely decorated. It was a nice surprise. I'd love to come here again.“

“I always come here for the pizza, it always is so good and usually does not lack on quality. Always do getting the same pizza. But this time around I got a chicken broccoli Alfredo dinner and a steak and cheese sub and I must say hat both were great. Was very surprised at the chicken broccoli Alfredo and how good that was for a sub shop. Very impressed and definitely coming back for that instead of just pizza next time“

“Pomodori saved our wedding!! Our original catered cancelled last second, literally an hour before we were serving lunch. I called Pomodori’s and they came with absolutely delicious pasta and pizza to serve our guests! Everyone was raving over the food and we cannot say enough kind words about Zach and the rest of the staff! They were so kind, helpful, delivering to us and saving the wedding! Thank you and 10/10 recommend them for all catering needs!“

“I might just be a simple man with a simple family. But my family and I think this place is a destination restaurant. We've had fish & chips all over - including New York City, Epcot, and Boston. But this unassuming restaurant astounded us with their fish and chips. Our server tells us that they get their fish fresh every morning, so that might have something to do with it. We will be coming back here for sure.“

“Love the food here. Excellent choice for a fine dine. Saturday night hostess's were very welcoming. My waitress was wicked lovely. Blonde hosstess is very sweet. The other hostess with black hair is very kind. Love the boss. Been going here for years.“

“Not my taste in pizza, but I would HIGHLY recommend the japchae. It is a very large portion and easily sharable. You wouldn't think there would be korean food here, but there is!! It may not be a huge menu, but the japchae at least hits the spot when there are no other korean options remotely close. The owner was super friendly and really made us feel welcome. The bibimbap was pretty good too with the same kind of meat.“

“Very friendly to a couple of out of towners! Really appreciate the warm welcome & had an excellent breakfast to boot. Absolutely delicious bacon, egg, & cheese sandwiches & crispy hash browns. Breakfast was so good, we stopped back for a pizza slice later in the day. Gotta say, we are pizza snobs, living around so many famous pies, but this was a most decent slice. Tasty sauce & a yummy crust, enough said. Next time we're up at Endicott, we will make it a point to stop in again. Thanks for everything!“

“We first visited here years ago for a quick bite before we moved to Massachusetts and I never stopped thinking about it. The pizza here is so good, and the steak and cheese bomb sub is amazing as well. My kiddos super picky about pizza and she loves this place. The people working there are friendly and helpful, and the food is quick and fresh. Just FYI, no public restrooms.“

“We have heard sooo many good things about Frankie Slice and finally gave it a try tonight. I have to say - it exceeded expectations! The service was super fast and friendly - our pizza was ready within 10 minutes which is insanely fast for a Saturday night. After trying many pizza places around the North Shore, my husband and I both agree this is our favorite yet (by a LOT). It was cooked to perfection and we nearly polished off the whole thing ourselves (we got the jumbo pizza size which had nice big slices!). We can't wait to come back again soon!“

“One of my go-to’s in the area! We love the family who owns and runs it. The food has always been fresh and prepared with care. It comes out absolutely delicious! Personal family favorites are: the calzones, pizza and subs! Love to support this wonderful, local business.“

“Our neighbor recommended we try Marblehead House of Pizza and suggested we get small pizza's because they're "more crispy." We didn't know what to expect and I'm so excited we ordered. We got 2 small pizza's : pepperoni on one and Buffalo chicken on the other. I'd compare it to a very thin deep dish pizza because you can tell it was cooked in a pan, and brings all the crispy edges and bits you could ever want. We'll definitely order again, the pizza was great!“