Editor Pick
Bertucci's
- February 25, 2003
- Rated 4 of 5 by
meadowlark from Boston, Massachusetts
Highlights:
Part of a popular Boston chain, Bertucci's features fresh brick-oven pizza in a variety of flavours, plus a selection of pasta dishes as well. The pizza here is really excellent and not greasy at all (unless you get pepperoni). Bertucci's uses quality cheese, which cuts down on the grease as well. There are really good toppings, such as broccoli and chicken with a white, not a tomato, sauce (my personal favourite), and they are always coming up with new or seasonal combinations such as one with prosciutto and artichokes (mmm . . . ). They also serve complimentary fresh-baked rolls, which are really yummy, and at lunchtime you get a complimentary salad as well. The restaurant has a good amount of seating (booths and tables with a combination of dark wood and cushioned seats) and walls painted in rich tones.
Making it a "Cheap Eat":
A large pizza is easy shared between two or three people, and with all the complimentary rolls, it is easy to eat for around $5 per person here. They also have takeout and delivery (which include rolls, butter, plates, and cutlery if you ask). For the even cheaper eaters, you can get a ball of pizza dough for $1 and then make your own pizza at home. Great idea for group parties: make-your-own pizzas with fresh crust. Mmm . . .
Special tips:
Try new flavours of pizzas--they have excellent combinations. Reservations aren't necessary, but they are a good idea during lunch and dinner times if you want to skip any chance of a wait. If you bring a large group, this is definitely a good idea.
Getting there:
Across the street from Royal East, just jog down Main Street from Mass. Ave. and it's on your right, or take the ADP shortcut from Mass. Ave. and turn left onto Main Street.
The low-down:
If you are trying to save money, the pasta is not a good option since it is $8 to $9 per plate and not that remarkable.
From journal Student's Guide to Cheap Eats: Central Square