Christo's Pizzeria & Lounge

Hands down best place for date night. Foods great, service is great. And then they offer live music. 20 out of 10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I am originally from New Jersey. This was the best Pizza (Tomato Pie) that I have had since NJ. Every time I am in Salem I go there with my Lady, Christine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Amazing food and delicious espresso martinis!
Make a reservation to guarantee a table.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Homemade dough, great quality and a chill atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is the hottest building I've ever been in. It is at least 90degrees in here. It could have the best food in the world but the heat alone is a reason to never come back. It is summer, 80+ degrees outside and it is significantly hotter inside. Absolutely miserable experience. Post and advertise when you turn on your AC and I'll come back

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Awesome restaurant. We have never had anything We didn't like their pizzas are Fabulous the bread!
The waitresses are very attentive and my granddaughter works there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo

Everything was very good, but the marinara was a bit hot for our liking. Peppery hot, not garlicky. Our server brought us some of the sauce they use on their pizzas which was milder, but different taste, of course. Aside from that everything was 5*! We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Extremely Disappointing Experience – Poor Service & Food Quality

I wish I could say our latest visit to Christos was enjoyable, but it was by far the worst experience we've ever had at this restaurant.

We had a reservation for 6:15 PM, yet we weren’t seated until 6:20 PM. Waiting a few extra minutes wasn’t a huge issue—we assumed they needed time to prepare a table. However, once we were seated, it became clear that plenty of tables were open and were being assigned to other customers shortly after.

We ordered promptly since we already knew what we wanted—just a pizza. Yet, it took almost 40 minutes for it to arrive. To make matters worse, people who were seated after us received their pizza before we did.

The server overheard our frustration about the wait and took it upon herself to address the issue, informing us that our pizza would be out in about 5 minutes. In reality, it took longer than that. When it finally arrived, it was barely above room temperature, as if it had been sitting out for an extended period rather than served fresh.

Hoping for at least some acknowledgment or effort to correct the situation, we voiced our concerns to the server. However, nothing was done to make things right—no offer to remake the pizza, no meaningful apology, just a simple acknowledgment and nothing more.

At the end of the meal, I asked my wife if she at least enjoyed the pizza. Her response? “It tasted weird.” I started inspecting her side and found that green onions had been left on the pizza—despite her explicitly requesting they be removed.

After this disappointing experience, I reached out to Christos via Facebook Messenger—something I have done in the past with success when addressing previous issues. However, this time, they did not bother to respond. I had hoped they would take one last opportunity to rectify the situation, but their silence speaks volumes.

Christos used to be a great place, but unfortunately, that is no longer the case. My wife has been dining here for 15 years, and until now, it was one of her favorite pizza places. After this visit, she no longer wants to return.

Since the restaurant refuses to acknowledge or address customer concerns, I am writing this review so others know what to expect. If you value quality food and respectful service, I cannot recommend this restaurant anymore.

Edit: After leaving this review Christo's reached out to me to rectify the situation. Which I greatly appreciate. I just wished the server would had done more in the moment.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Absolutely loveeeee this place 😍 my boyfriend and I have taken each other here for both of our birthdays. The pasta is amazing, pizza is really good, the atmosphere is cozy. You get what you pay for and more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti Meatballs, Chicken Alfredo, Cheese Bread

Very good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pizza by the slice has better crust than a fresh whole pizza.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Excellent food and service in a cozy atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious pizza, great drinks, friendly servers in a nice casual environment.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad

This was my first visit to Christo's, and it was wonderful. I attended a jazz night with the Bobby Torres Ensemble. The music was outstanding! We were all dancing in our seats to the Latin beat.
Christo's is great place for intimate dining; the atmosphere is cozy and the food was all very good. I ordered a cup of minestone soup and then followed it with the Penne Rustica. Both were excellent.
The table next to mine ordered a pizza, another type of pasta entreé and a type of meat calzone which was as big as the dinner plate. I'll have to try that next time.
I'll definitely be back!

Always a fantastic experience when we go. I don't think we've ever had anything subpar and never feel rushed. Love the live music nights and friendly service