Galleria Umberto
289 Hanover Street, Boston
Description
The North End of Boston may not seem like a place that has many little-known neighborhood dining spots, but it does have a few, including an old-school Sicilian pizza place right in the heart of everything on busy Hanover Street. Hidden among the bustling trattorias, trendy ristorantes, and old-fashioned cafes and bakeries of the neighborhood, Galleria Umberto represents what the North End of old was like. Housed in what can only be described as a cross between a cafeteria and a dining hall, Galleria Umberto is a lunch-only, bare-bones, humble little storefront that serves some of the best pizza in the Boston area.
Reviews
Cash Only! Delicious pizza by the slice. Definitely in the top 3 places in the area. Service was fast. The staff seemed on edge, but I’m not shocked because tour groups come in waves. It’s always crowded for good reasons. So expect a long line if you don’t show up early. Overall if your looking for delicious pizza and don’t mind waiting Lin line this is the place to be.
No frills. Just outstanding basic pizza. They have clearly mastered what they do and it tastes so fresh and flavorful! Great price. The line moves fast. It is cash only, so be prepared for that. Very good for a quick bite!
Galleria Umberto is a Pizza shop in the North End serving Sicilian style pizza at decent prices and portions, well known for their food.
The line wasn't too long, but the pizza came out quickly and the service was excellent.
We got slices of cheese pizza to try. The pizza was a bit hot but not too oily, and the size was decent for the price. The pizza tasted really good, what you'd expect and want for pizza. Definitely a place to go again and eat at.
It's what everyone else says. This place is awesome. If you have the patience, please wait for your Sicilian style slices to cool, because they come out piping hot and will burn the roof of your mouth. Well-priced. These owners take pride in the process and product. Next time I'm in the North End, will get a slice and maybe some arrancini depending on how I feel. Maybe better for takeout on a park bench 'cause that will give the slices some time to cool.
This is the kind of place you don’t want to miss when eating in the city! Galleria Umberto wraps up Italian flavors and food culture in what they serve. The pizza was so fresh and wonderful. A friend recommended we try the arancini and panzarotti. We were not familiar with these dishes. The arancini is a ball of risotto rice stuffed with a filling of ground beef, tomato sauce, peas, and cheese, then breaded and deep fried. The panzarotti is a ball of mashed potatoes stuffed with cheese then breaded and deep fried. Both were an amazing experience! (I do wish each of them had come with a side of the marinara sauce for dipping… but that may be more American than authentic Italian!) our family of five (which includes our three hungry boys…) ate until we were stuffed for about $30 total. This does not happen frequently! We would definitely visit again. I would love to try a calzone. Lines can be long and they only accept cash. The workers are definitely no-nonsense and down to business so be ready when it’s time to order.