Cambridge Dining Guide
Best Pizza in Cambridge
The best pizza in Cambridge MA — from Neapolitan to New York style. Locally curated pizza spots in Harvard Square, Central, Kendall, and beyond.
3 restaurants curated
Pizza in Cambridge is serious business. The city supports a remarkable variety of styles — from blistered Neapolitan crusts fired in imported ovens to thick, chewy Sicilian slices sold by the square. College students, tech workers, and families all have their go-to spots, and debates about who makes the best slice are a local pastime.
Insider TipLate-night pizza options thin out after 10 PM on weekdays. On weekends, a handful of spots in Central and Harvard Square serve past midnight.
Kendall Square
1Harvard Square
2Otto Pizza
Pizza · Harvard Square
Creative pizza slices with unique toppings. Counter-service pizzeria with slices and whole pies. Quick, casual, and fun flavor combinations.
Pinocchio's Pizza
Pizza · Harvard Square
Late night pizza institution. Sicilian-style squares with thick, crispy edges. Open until 2am. This is where you end up after the bars close. The upstairs seating is prime people-watching. Cash only for slices. A Harvard Square rite of passage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cambridge has outstanding pizza across multiple neighborhoods. Harvard Square and Central Square have the highest concentration of pizza spots, with styles ranging from classic New York slices to wood-fired Neapolitan. See our ranked listings above.