the pizza sucks but the fried chicken is pretty damn good.
(3)
Miguel D.
THIS PLACE IS OFF THE HOOK. Its open late-night, good pizza, nice people, and a great place to hang out.
(5)
J B.
I came here for the first time the other day because I had to order 3 large pizzas and some wing dings for a party I was having. I was surprised that they didn't have any specials when you buy more than 1 or 2 pizzas. I didn't see any menu's around and the staff didn't seem like they spoke much English. When I got my order, it was hot as expected. I told the man behind the counter that I wanted sweet and sour sauce with my wing dings and he just smiled and look at me weird. I took it he understood what I asked and had already put it in the bag. I get all the way home and there was NO sweet and sour sauce. The wing dings were good and just the way I like them, minus the sauce. The pizza was ok but I've had better. There was one man behind the counter that never seemed to do anything but stare at the customers when they came in. I didn't know if he worked there or was a friend because he just seemed to be talking to the other person working behind the counter. I'll probably go back for the wing dings if I happen to be in the area and want it but otherwise I don't think I'll get anything else.
(2)
Manly S.
I was starving,so I went into this joint. Had to be next door to pick up a computer. I ordered one slice plain pizza and a coke. The guy said $6.00 minimum. OK I ordered two slices. Came to $5.50. He told me credit card not accepted unless I spend $6.00. I told him to add the 50 cents. Then he told me card can not be accepted unless I show my ID. After three negatives, I basically told him to stick the food up his rear end, and I left. I have never had to show ID when in a food establishment. He will never see me again.....Very poor and abrupt customer service. They should open a shop in New York where they also don't have much class for the most part in customer service......If they want your ID for a $6.00 purchase, I wonder what they want if it's a big order, maybe CASH ONLY......
(1)
Lynette S.
2.5 stars would be more dead on. The pizza was undercooked (not crispy) and tasted like cheap, frozen and/or hospital cafeteria food but the bf ate the steak and cheese asap so im betting the subs are better. sorry, ari f., their pizzas are going downhill since ur post. open late tho...i think midnite 7 days/week.
(3)
Rachel B.
Had two plain cheese pizza pie's delivered to a surprise party. Very friendly over the phone and prompted delivery. And the pizza was great! My students loved it!
(5)
Marceline V.
The best time to eat a slice of Rizzo's Pizza is when it just comes out of the oven...hot and tasty. Otherwise doesn't taste so good. Some days are better than others. People that work there seem nice. Sometimes I wonder why I eat here...on a bad day...the guy who just handled your money may also touch your pizza.
(2)
Ari F.
Against all odds, Rizzo's Pizza joint makes a slice that brings me back to my roots at New York's Famous Original Authentic Primordial Ray's Pizza. Seriously, Boston pizza sucks pretty hard... but these guys make a decent NY-style piece of action. The key? A thin but not leaf-thin slice thats cooked to the point of crunchy. Sauce and cheesing become automatic once you've mastered dough thickness and texture. It's no secret- the crispy under-texture that lifts this unassuming establishment to the status of best pizzeria in Boston is simply the result of a hotter oven. Why does no one else understand that pizza doughs should be crispy when you bite into them? Hello?? Has everyone lost their minds and/or teeth?!
(4)
Natasha M.
Pretty solid neighborhood pizza spot. Unlike most pizza in Boston, this one actually isn't bad! One small pie can feed 2 if you aren't famished and they're quick at making it. I usually call and order/ pick-up (aka I make my boyfriend go) so I can't comment much on the atmosphere. They also accept credit cards! Score!
(4)
Berk A.
This place is bad! The guys working in the counter always look unhappy and their pizza is horrid! I prefer Cappy's which is a few blocks down.
(1)
Leah K.
A decent slice for $2.10? Don't mind if I do! You really can't beat the price. The pizza is pretty tasty. I've only had the slices, so I can only comment on that! But the atmosphere is abismal. Yikes. Kinda dark and dingy! The location is close to Jackson Square, and also not too far of a walk from the Perkins Street stop on the 39 bus.
(3)
Andi K.
Prices are totally fair. I've only tried their pizzas, but they've been great every time! The seating is a bit limited. I usually pick up my order, but ate there once, and I think I'd rather stick with pick up.
(4)
Kimberly P.
One fine afternoon, I woke up, came to the realization that I was still drunk and decided to get some greasy food in my belly pronto. Considering Rizzo's is literally down the street from me and I could stumble there quickly, I figured "what the heck" and proceeded to order a cheesesteak and mozzarella sticks. The cheesesteak wasn't really what I was expecting (the bread was extremely soft, the meet didn't have much flavor) but it got the job done. The mozzarella sticks were pretty decent considering they were clearly frozen. Beware of the tomato sugar water masquerading as marinara. Also, I think it is ODD that they wrap their hot sandwiches in plastic... that would be a potential reason why the bread was so soft. Either way, this place is a known quantity, it did not blow me away nor did it disappoint.
(3)
Ramon L.
The pizza is pretty much crap and their subs are too, but a half step above Captain Nemo's just about a block away. The person who takes your order seems pretty pompous too.
(2)
Jeffrey H.
I come here when Captain Nemo's ( yelp.com/biz/_xOy5ctlcyc… ) is closed. The two places are virtually the same in taste & price...rolls that taste like they are fresh off the truck that polluted its way down 93 from Market Basket. Half the menu is deep fried. The other half is deeply greased. Walk in with less than 10 dollars to order yourself a sandwich, side, and drink...you'll still have a couple bucks leftover. So why one star less than Nemo's? Well, Rizzo's doesn't have the friendly 'welcome to the neighborhood' feeling. Rizzo's is a 'What do you want/That'll be $8.00' type of place while Nemo's is a 'How ya been/See ya next time' type of place. If that makes any sense.
(3)
Glenn N.
I love this place. I don't know what a slice costs, I don't care. I walk in, point at what I want, hand over a 20 and walk out with some change and some pizza. There's something soothing about this experience. It's delicious but I feel so wrong for thinking it. I have had several friends and family members visit me in Boston and they so often ask what the best pizza in the city is... I drag them across the Charles and to JP for Rizzos.
(5)
Jenna C.
Zero Stars!!! I can feel my arteries hardening just thinking about this place. I should have stuck with my usual Captain Nemo's but one night I ventured another block and decided to give this place a shot. My stomach will never forgive me. The first thing I noticed upon entering was the counter is extremely high. At 5'3" I felt like I could barely see over it. A strange thing to take notice of but it just seemed very unwelcoming to me. And I'm also sketchy and like to see who/what is touching the food I'm about to consume. The employees weren't anything to write home about either. Not especially chatty or friendly. The menu had the usual greasy/fried options you'd find at any pizza/sub joint. After careful consideration I decided to go for the steak and cheese. I was starving so by the time I got home I devoured almost half the sub without really tasting/thinking about it. But suddenly I realized that something just wasn't right. Although I couldn't put my finger on it I had someone else take a bite and they also agreed the taste was WAY off. This lead to me puking in an attempt to prevent possible food poisoning (TMI?). Needless to say it took care of my hunger but not in the way I was expecting. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food but I learned my lesson and you can find me at Nemo's from now on
(1)
Tyler C.
Very good pizza. We haven't yet tried all of the places in JP yet, but this is certainly among the best we've tried around here. Good crust, the right amount of cheese (not too much) and nice overall slice consistency (not too chewy, not too crisp). The sauce is OK, if a bit underspiced. This was exactly what one should expect from a pizza. Delicious, but nothing spectacular or unique.
(4)
Roberto S.
hey neighbor there is something wrong with your taste buds!!!, Been going to Rizzos since my teens still one of my favorite spots for pizza in the JP/Rosi area
(4)
Joel G.
Solid. I got three slices, and they were fine. Hyde Sq does not have much so this is a great hook up.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : No
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Kneekey T.
the pizza sucks but the fried chicken is pretty damn good.
(3)Miguel D.
THIS PLACE IS OFF THE HOOK. Its open late-night, good pizza, nice people, and a great place to hang out.
(5)J B.
I came here for the first time the other day because I had to order 3 large pizzas and some wing dings for a party I was having. I was surprised that they didn't have any specials when you buy more than 1 or 2 pizzas. I didn't see any menu's around and the staff didn't seem like they spoke much English. When I got my order, it was hot as expected. I told the man behind the counter that I wanted sweet and sour sauce with my wing dings and he just smiled and look at me weird. I took it he understood what I asked and had already put it in the bag. I get all the way home and there was NO sweet and sour sauce. The wing dings were good and just the way I like them, minus the sauce. The pizza was ok but I've had better. There was one man behind the counter that never seemed to do anything but stare at the customers when they came in. I didn't know if he worked there or was a friend because he just seemed to be talking to the other person working behind the counter. I'll probably go back for the wing dings if I happen to be in the area and want it but otherwise I don't think I'll get anything else.
(2)Manly S.
I was starving,so I went into this joint. Had to be next door to pick up a computer. I ordered one slice plain pizza and a coke. The guy said $6.00 minimum. OK I ordered two slices. Came to $5.50. He told me credit card not accepted unless I spend $6.00. I told him to add the 50 cents. Then he told me card can not be accepted unless I show my ID. After three negatives, I basically told him to stick the food up his rear end, and I left. I have never had to show ID when in a food establishment. He will never see me again.....Very poor and abrupt customer service. They should open a shop in New York where they also don't have much class for the most part in customer service......If they want your ID for a $6.00 purchase, I wonder what they want if it's a big order, maybe CASH ONLY......
(1)Lynette S.
2.5 stars would be more dead on. The pizza was undercooked (not crispy) and tasted like cheap, frozen and/or hospital cafeteria food but the bf ate the steak and cheese asap so im betting the subs are better. sorry, ari f., their pizzas are going downhill since ur post. open late tho...i think midnite 7 days/week.
(3)Rachel B.
Had two plain cheese pizza pie's delivered to a surprise party. Very friendly over the phone and prompted delivery. And the pizza was great! My students loved it!
(5)Marceline V.
The best time to eat a slice of Rizzo's Pizza is when it just comes out of the oven...hot and tasty. Otherwise doesn't taste so good. Some days are better than others. People that work there seem nice. Sometimes I wonder why I eat here...on a bad day...the guy who just handled your money may also touch your pizza.
(2)Ari F.
Against all odds, Rizzo's Pizza joint makes a slice that brings me back to my roots at New York's Famous Original Authentic Primordial Ray's Pizza. Seriously, Boston pizza sucks pretty hard... but these guys make a decent NY-style piece of action. The key? A thin but not leaf-thin slice thats cooked to the point of crunchy. Sauce and cheesing become automatic once you've mastered dough thickness and texture. It's no secret- the crispy under-texture that lifts this unassuming establishment to the status of best pizzeria in Boston is simply the result of a hotter oven. Why does no one else understand that pizza doughs should be crispy when you bite into them? Hello?? Has everyone lost their minds and/or teeth?!
(4)Natasha M.
Pretty solid neighborhood pizza spot. Unlike most pizza in Boston, this one actually isn't bad! One small pie can feed 2 if you aren't famished and they're quick at making it. I usually call and order/ pick-up (aka I make my boyfriend go) so I can't comment much on the atmosphere. They also accept credit cards! Score!
(4)Berk A.
This place is bad! The guys working in the counter always look unhappy and their pizza is horrid! I prefer Cappy's which is a few blocks down.
(1)Leah K.
A decent slice for $2.10? Don't mind if I do! You really can't beat the price. The pizza is pretty tasty. I've only had the slices, so I can only comment on that! But the atmosphere is abismal. Yikes. Kinda dark and dingy! The location is close to Jackson Square, and also not too far of a walk from the Perkins Street stop on the 39 bus.
(3)Andi K.
Prices are totally fair. I've only tried their pizzas, but they've been great every time! The seating is a bit limited. I usually pick up my order, but ate there once, and I think I'd rather stick with pick up.
(4)Kimberly P.
One fine afternoon, I woke up, came to the realization that I was still drunk and decided to get some greasy food in my belly pronto. Considering Rizzo's is literally down the street from me and I could stumble there quickly, I figured "what the heck" and proceeded to order a cheesesteak and mozzarella sticks. The cheesesteak wasn't really what I was expecting (the bread was extremely soft, the meet didn't have much flavor) but it got the job done. The mozzarella sticks were pretty decent considering they were clearly frozen. Beware of the tomato sugar water masquerading as marinara. Also, I think it is ODD that they wrap their hot sandwiches in plastic... that would be a potential reason why the bread was so soft. Either way, this place is a known quantity, it did not blow me away nor did it disappoint.
(3)Ramon L.
The pizza is pretty much crap and their subs are too, but a half step above Captain Nemo's just about a block away. The person who takes your order seems pretty pompous too.
(2)Jeffrey H.
I come here when Captain Nemo's ( yelp.com/biz/_xOy5ctlcyc… ) is closed. The two places are virtually the same in taste & price...rolls that taste like they are fresh off the truck that polluted its way down 93 from Market Basket. Half the menu is deep fried. The other half is deeply greased. Walk in with less than 10 dollars to order yourself a sandwich, side, and drink...you'll still have a couple bucks leftover. So why one star less than Nemo's? Well, Rizzo's doesn't have the friendly 'welcome to the neighborhood' feeling. Rizzo's is a 'What do you want/That'll be $8.00' type of place while Nemo's is a 'How ya been/See ya next time' type of place. If that makes any sense.
(3)Glenn N.
I love this place. I don't know what a slice costs, I don't care. I walk in, point at what I want, hand over a 20 and walk out with some change and some pizza. There's something soothing about this experience. It's delicious but I feel so wrong for thinking it. I have had several friends and family members visit me in Boston and they so often ask what the best pizza in the city is... I drag them across the Charles and to JP for Rizzos.
(5)Jenna C.
Zero Stars!!! I can feel my arteries hardening just thinking about this place. I should have stuck with my usual Captain Nemo's but one night I ventured another block and decided to give this place a shot. My stomach will never forgive me. The first thing I noticed upon entering was the counter is extremely high. At 5'3" I felt like I could barely see over it. A strange thing to take notice of but it just seemed very unwelcoming to me. And I'm also sketchy and like to see who/what is touching the food I'm about to consume. The employees weren't anything to write home about either. Not especially chatty or friendly. The menu had the usual greasy/fried options you'd find at any pizza/sub joint. After careful consideration I decided to go for the steak and cheese. I was starving so by the time I got home I devoured almost half the sub without really tasting/thinking about it. But suddenly I realized that something just wasn't right. Although I couldn't put my finger on it I had someone else take a bite and they also agreed the taste was WAY off. This lead to me puking in an attempt to prevent possible food poisoning (TMI?). Needless to say it took care of my hunger but not in the way I was expecting. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food but I learned my lesson and you can find me at Nemo's from now on
(1)Tyler C.
Very good pizza. We haven't yet tried all of the places in JP yet, but this is certainly among the best we've tried around here. Good crust, the right amount of cheese (not too much) and nice overall slice consistency (not too chewy, not too crisp). The sauce is OK, if a bit underspiced. This was exactly what one should expect from a pizza. Delicious, but nothing spectacular or unique.
(4)Roberto S.
hey neighbor there is something wrong with your taste buds!!!, Been going to Rizzos since my teens still one of my favorite spots for pizza in the JP/Rosi area
(4)Joel G.
Solid. I got three slices, and they were fine. Hyde Sq does not have much so this is a great hook up.
(3)