They sat my party of four with a reservation but we waited 30 minutes and didn’t even get waters while we watched tables on both sides of us get served. We just got up and left and won’t be back.
Eric Bertelsen
We are locals to Salem and loved coming here once a week, but recently on our last and final visit got very sick from the food. We knew it was from here because it was sudden and quick. Once expelled we were all fine.
Love the service, but will never eat there again.
I contacted the restaurant and no one responded. I assume no one wanted to bother with us. As Locals to salem, restaurants rely on us for year round income. Sad to cross this plane off the list.
Brandy Feeney
We were a larger group and were seated after 5 minutes. Food was fantastic but not a lot of kid friendly options. Pasta dish was large and shareable with someone.
Best part was being able to get items off of the Kokeshi menu at the same time. The pork buns and ramen were so good!
Abelardo Zavaleta
Came here with a friend and boy am I glad I did, the pizza was perfect. It was perfectly cooked and the taste was authentic. It's the best that I've tried so far during my trip up north. It will get pricey if more toppings are added but I think it will be worth the price. Service was friendly and fast and the atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Salem Massachusetts, you probably won't be disappointed.
Mynor Garcia
Food was good service was great price was good 👍 Bambolina Pizza was great 💯
M C
Excellent I’m not sure about the Italian side of the menu, but the ramen was excellent. My daughter didn’t want hers to be spicy so our server went out of his way to put it on the side. The service made us feel cared for. The ambience was comfortable and modern. All around, I would Absolutely recommend to everyone!
Travis Schulz
Took a long time to get food. The waiter was friendly and attentive, but everyone else seemed spaced out. The person making pizza was staring blankly out the front window and moving like a snail. A quick lunch turned into a long wait.
The server did see that we were in a hurry and tried rushing thing along the best he could
Elizabeth Allin
Pizza was horrible. Server didn't care Don't waste your time or money here.
Paula Hernandez
Exquisite
Bernie Burlett Cullen
We had lunch here while visiting Salem and the food was exceptional! Everything was delicious and then there were desserts😊 Best compliment I can give is I wish I lived here!!
Restaurantji Recommends
Sweet Boba - 282 Derby St
Coffee Shops, Bubble Tea, Juice Bar & Smoothies, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee
After living in Salem for a few years, I have no idea how we’ve never been to Bambolina before—but we finally fixed that mistake with Valentine's Day dinner, and wow, were we missing out!
This cozy, locally owned spot serves up incredible wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with a perfectly charred, airy crust. My wife went for the Black Truffle Pizza, an indulgent mix of ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, and pecorino, topped with delicate shavings of black truffle. Decadent, rich, and full of deep, earthy flavor—it was perfection.
I had the Salmon Donburi Bowl, which was just as phenomenal. The pan-seared salmon was tender and flavorful, resting on fragrant jasmine rice with seasoned wakame, crisp cucumber, and spicy marinated mushrooms. The sesame ginger mirin gochujang sauce tied it all together beautifully—bold, savory, and just the right amount of heat.
And then…dessert...oh my gods...
The Chocolate Spuma was an absolute dream—silky dark chocolate mousse topped with cloud-like Chantilly cream. It was light yet intensely chocolatey, the kind of dessert that disappears way too fast but lingers in your memory.
To top it all off, the service was next level—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. I forgot her name (sorry!) but she's one of the best servers we've ever had. Period. We left feeling full, happy, and already planning our next visit.
Ryan Sarno
Server was kind and prompt, she did a nice job- but sadly it kind of stopped there. The small mason jar cups for water kind of feel like they have some residue on them when you drink, also is this place trying to be Neapolitan italian- or some contemporary Japanese noodle fusion? When I saw the photos of the pizza I knew this was immediately where I wanted to eat considering how well and aesthetically pleasing their pizza is, however left little to be desired. Pizza is cut improperly, also Margarita pizza was drenched in crappy truffle oil… I’m not sure why you would ruin a beautiful margarita pizza like that unless you’re worried your San Marzano sauce has no flavor. Dough and crust however was excellent.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Lisa Hoover-Scalfer
This place is amazing! Our server, Kimmy went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we wanted. She gave us drink samples before we made a decision on our adult beverages. She made me a special saki peach tea that was wonderful! Her personality was so energetic! Kimmy, you're great! Our pizza was absolutely phenomenal! We had the Margherita pizza (wood fire cooked!) and the owner made us another white pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. He had a slice and GAVE us the pizza! We chatted with him and his wife, great people! I tried the chili oil that he recommended. I loved it so much I bought a bottle! This is a MUST GO TO if you're in Salem craving pizza! You definitely will not be disappointed!!! This place is Lisa and Daisy approved!!! You guys are THE best!!! ?❤️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Brown
Had the Forest Mushroom pizza tonight, it was delicious! Restaurant is super cozy from the smell of the brick oven. Our server Kimmy was the best! She was attentive and made the dining experience memorable. Definitely will be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Forest Mushroom
Sara Larose
Had dinner with my family at Bambolina. We got pizza and Cesar salad that was brought right to our table and served to us! Food was great and service was even better! Our server, Kimmy, went above and beyond and made sure we had everything we needed! Thanks Kimmy!
They sat my party of four with a reservation but we waited 30 minutes and didn’t even get waters while we watched tables on both sides of us get served. We just got up and left and won’t be back.
We are locals to Salem and loved coming here once a week, but recently on our last and final visit got very sick from the food. We knew it was from here because it was sudden and quick. Once expelled we were all fine.
Love the service, but will never eat there again.
I contacted the restaurant and no one responded. I assume no one wanted to bother with us. As
Locals to salem, restaurants rely on us for year round income. Sad to cross this plane off the list.
We were a larger group and were seated after 5 minutes. Food was fantastic but not a lot of kid friendly options. Pasta dish was large and shareable with someone.
Best part was being able to get items off of the Kokeshi menu at the same time. The pork buns and ramen were so good!
Came here with a friend and boy am I glad I did, the pizza was perfect. It was perfectly cooked and the taste was authentic. It's the best that I've tried so far during my trip up north. It will get pricey if more toppings are added but I think it will be worth the price. Service was friendly and fast and the atmosphere was pleasant. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Salem Massachusetts, you probably won't be disappointed.
Food was good service was great price was good 👍 Bambolina Pizza was great 💯
Excellent
I’m not sure about the Italian side of the menu, but the ramen was excellent. My daughter didn’t want hers to be spicy so our server went out of his way to put it on the side. The service made us feel cared for. The ambience was comfortable and modern. All around, I would Absolutely recommend to everyone!
Took a long time to get food. The waiter was friendly and attentive, but everyone else seemed spaced out. The person making pizza was staring blankly out the front window and moving like a snail. A quick lunch turned into a long wait.
The server did see that we were in a hurry and tried rushing thing along the best he could
Pizza was horrible. Server didn't care
Don't waste your time or money here.
Exquisite
We had lunch here while visiting Salem and the food was exceptional! Everything was delicious and then there were desserts😊 Best compliment I can give is I wish I lived here!!
Restaurantji Recommends
After living in Salem for a few years, I have no idea how we’ve never been to Bambolina before—but we finally fixed that mistake with Valentine's Day dinner, and wow, were we missing out! This cozy, locally owned spot serves up incredible wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with a perfectly charred, airy crust. My wife went for the Black Truffle Pizza, an indulgent mix of ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, and pecorino, topped with delicate shavings of black truffle. Decadent, rich, and full of deep, earthy flavor—it was perfection. I had the Salmon Donburi Bowl, which was just as phenomenal. The pan-seared salmon was tender and flavorful, resting on fragrant jasmine rice with seasoned wakame, crisp cucumber, and spicy marinated mushrooms. The sesame ginger mirin gochujang sauce tied it all together beautifully—bold, savory, and just the right amount of heat. And then…dessert...oh my gods... The Chocolate Spuma was an absolute dream—silky dark chocolate mousse topped with cloud-like Chantilly cream. It was light yet intensely chocolatey, the kind of dessert that disappears way too fast but lingers in your memory. To top it all off, the service was next level—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about the food they serve. I forgot her name (sorry!) but she's one of the best servers we've ever had. Period. We left feeling full, happy, and already planning our next visit.
Server was kind and prompt, she did a nice job- but sadly it kind of stopped there. The small mason jar cups for water kind of feel like they have some residue on them when you drink, also is this place trying to be Neapolitan italian- or some contemporary Japanese noodle fusion? When I saw the photos of the pizza I knew this was immediately where I wanted to eat considering how well and aesthetically pleasing their pizza is, however left little to be desired. Pizza is cut improperly, also Margarita pizza was drenched in crappy truffle oil… I’m not sure why you would ruin a beautiful margarita pizza like that unless you’re worried your San Marzano sauce has no flavor. Dough and crust however was excellent.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
This place is amazing! Our server, Kimmy went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we wanted. She gave us drink samples before we made a decision on our adult beverages. She made me a special saki peach tea that was wonderful! Her personality was so energetic! Kimmy, you're great!
Our pizza was absolutely phenomenal! We had the Margherita pizza (wood fire cooked!) and the owner made us another white pizza with pepperoni and mushrooms. He had a slice and GAVE us the pizza! We chatted with him and his wife, great people!
I tried the chili oil that he recommended. I loved it so much I bought a bottle!
This is a MUST GO TO if you're in Salem craving pizza! You definitely will not be disappointed!!!
This place is Lisa and Daisy approved!!!
You guys are THE best!!! ?❤️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Forest Mushroom pizza tonight, it was delicious! Restaurant is super cozy from the smell of the brick oven. Our server Kimmy was the best! She was attentive and made the dining experience memorable. Definitely will be back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Forest Mushroom
Had dinner with my family at Bambolina. We got pizza and Cesar salad that was brought right to our table and served to us! Food was great and service was even better! Our server, Kimmy, went above and beyond and made sure we had everything we needed! Thanks Kimmy!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Grilled Caesar, Soppressata Pizza
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