Privateers Pizza

Privateers Pizza in Essex is a great find! The crust strikes that perfect balance between crispy and chewy, and the toppings taste fresh and generously applied. Their sauce has a nice tang without being overpowering, and every slice feels thoughtfully made. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed—perfect for grabbing a casual dinner or enjoying takeout. If you’re in Essex and craving good, straightforward, delicious pizza, Privateers Pizza is absolutely worth a visit!

We ate here after visiting the Essex steam train. It’s in a great location and wasn’t too difficult to find parking despite being summer. The owner was incredibly friendly! He told us if we sat at the far picnic table outside, we’d get a view of the river. It was beautiful! We ordered two large pizzas - one pepperoni and one cheese. Both were delicious. Nice crispy crust, sauce that was the perfect amount of sweet and savory, and good amount of cheese. Definitely recommend!

This is a takeout review. All food is eaten promptly in the vehicle. I ordered a sausage sandwich and a pepperoni pizza. The sandwich was excellent, great flavor, and beautifully done. The pizza was very good, a nice crust and tasty sauce. And the two people working were like icing on the cake. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and interesting. This was a wonderful experience. On a scale from 0-10, I would rate this 9.0.

Awesome Pesto Pizza... Cheese Pizza...local sodas and a vintage piano 🎹

A gem in this pretty town! Ordered white clam pizza and cheese pizza. Pizza's crust was thin and fragrant. Both pizzas were fantastic. Cheese pizza was not too salty and tasted just perfect. White clam pizza was just so good too. Staff were also friendly and setting was very casual. Hope to be back!