CBS Boston » Oggi Gourmet

Pizza may not be the first thing you think of when you think about food in Boston, but there are plenty of places vying for your patronage. There’s thin crust, lots of sauce, whole tomatoes, all sorts of variety. Here’s a sampling of some of the places that continue to rise to the top of the lists when asked: Where’s the best pizza in Boston?

(credit: reginapizzeria.com)

Regina Pizzeria

North End
reginapizzeria.com

Regina Pizzeria has been open since 1926 and consistently ranks number one on “Best of” lists. It serves brick-oven pizza, and often the line stretches out the door while people wait to be served. It should be noted, that although you can find this brand in franchise, reviewers say it will never be as good as the original.

(credit: theuppercrustpizzeria.com)

The Upper Crust

www.theuppercrustpizzeria.com

Upper Crust serves Neapolitan-style pizza and is another place that consistently gets lots of votes in “Best of” contests. There’s a location in nearly every neighborhood in Boston and a type of pizza for nearly every palate. You can go from traditional pepperoni to chicken fajita to herb-roasted scallops, bacon and Asiago.

(credit: santarpiospizza.com)

Santarpio’s

East Boston
www.santarpiospizza.com

Santarpio’s has been in the same building next to the ramp that runs from the Callahan Tunnel to Logan Airport for more than 100 years. A new location recently opened in Peabody. The crust is thin, and some reviews have said that makes the cheese too “slippery.” The toppings are basic, with nothing too extravagant, but that’s how the owner wants to keep it – basic.

(credit: Oggie Gourmet via Facebook)

Oggi Gourmet

Harvard Square
Cambridge
www.oggigourmet.com

Oggi’s opened in 2004 and since then has been collecting awards. That year Boston Magazine voted it “Best Traditional Pizza.” In 2005, The Improper Bostonian named it “Best Innovative Pizza.” And in 2006, it was nominated for “Best Pizza” in the WBZ Boston A-list. This place serves more than the traditional pie. You’ll find a lot of fresh ingredients and things you may not expect to see on a pizza – like toasted almonds, feta cheese and eggplant.

(credit: pinospizza.com)

Pino’s

Cleveland Circle
Brighton
www.pinospizza.com

Pino’s has been around since 1962 and many reviews say this will be the closest you’ll get to a New York pie in Boston. Pino’s makes a Sicilian pie and has been voted both #1 Place for Pizza and Best Slice in separate polls. It’s been in a consistent battle with Presto, which is down the street.

(credit: AP)

Presto

Cleveland Circle
Brighton

As mentioned in the write up about Pino’s, Presto has been part of a neighborhood rivalry for several years now. People continue to go back and forth between the two to decide which they like best. Presto is known for its thin, crispy crust and its sauce.

What’s your favorite place? Why? Add your voice to the comment section.

BOSTON (CBS) – Steve Welch really loves pizza.

And his passion for pizza is on delicious display at Oggi Gourmet.

Located in the heart of Harvard Square, Oggi Gourmet serves pizza so good it will blow your mind.

Some pizzas are topped with gourmet ingredients like Roasted Pineapple, Smoked Ham, and Scallions, or Baby Spinach, Eggplant, and Feta. Others stay simple but sensational and go with tomato and fresh basil.

The Phantom Gourmet recently checked out Oggi Gourmet:

The pizzas are amazing, but there’s more on the menu at Oggi Gourmet like mouthwatering sandwiches, flavor-packed burgers and hand-cut fries.

And all of it’s made to make you feel good.

“Oggi’s just a room for people to come and be pleasurized,” said Welch.

Check out all the food and fun on the Phantom Gourmet Sundays at 10:30 and 11 on TV-38.