Ciao Somerville

We ordered takeout and food that wasn’t pizza tonight for the first time, and holy moly. Not to say the pizza isn’t phenomenal, it absolutely is, but wow did we love the pasta. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, had a very fair amount of shrimp for the price, and had some heat without it overpowering the sweet basil and tomato. And I’m a sucker for pasta served with bread crumbs. Truly phenomenal. My partner ordered the ribeye, which we understand was a special, but it was standout. It was cooked perfectly to the requested temperature, had good seasoning and sauce, and came with perfectly cooked sides. We love dining in here to eat pizza, the chill vibes are perfect, but will absolutely be getting takeout and ordering pasta/etc. again.

Ciao in Somerville is one of those rare spots that completely overdelivers. From the moment you walk into the cozy, no-frills space, you know you’re in for something special. The pizza? Unreal. Perfectly blistered crust with just the right chew, and toppings that actually taste thoughtfully sourced—not just thrown on for show. The prosciutto and arugula combo was a standout, but honestly, everything that came out of that oven was next-level. What really sets Ciao apart, though, is the vibe. It’s unpretentious, local, and clearly run by people who care deeply about what they’re doing. The service was warm and genuine, even on a busy night. It’s the kind of place you want to keep to yourself—but also can’t help telling everyone about. If you’re a fan of wood-fired pizza done right, skip th

Excellent pizza and pasta, just like their original restaurant in Chelsea. Didn’t realize this was the Somerville outpost of the famous Ciao Pizza and Pasta (their website oddly omits the connection). What I’d assumed was just a neighborhood pizzeria turned out to be a sleeper hit, with a kitchen that clearly took its craft seriously. After looking at the chefs in crisp white uniforms, we quickly changed our minds and decided to dine in, and it was absolutely the right call. For the pizza, we opted for the Salsiccia. Definitely not your minimalist Neapolitan. This one came fully loaded with fennel sausage, mozzarella, and chopped basil, covering the entire surface. The crust had those signature puffy corniciones and a soft, foldable center with a beautiful char that played nicely with th

Went here early on a Thursday night and the food was tremendous. Definitely not the cheapest meal in town but the beet salad was great, but the spaghetti and the prosciutto pizza were amazing. We ordered 2 cannolis and received 4, and they also didn’t present the itemized bill upon checkout, so I was a little miffed about that but the food was so great I won’t complain.

Got two pizzas to go. Good selection and easy to customize. Very tasty crust and great option for local pizza.