Galleria Umberto
289 Hanover St, 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
One of the best pizza place in town. The food in this place is so delicious. I ordered Pizza, Pizzette, Panzarotti, and Arancini. There are many options of beverages that you can drink while enjoying the food. At the same time, there are plenty tables in the resto. The queue to order the food and beverages is quite long, but it is worth it. There are restrooms. I really like the art on the wall and the pictures. Moreover, the representatives are friendly and kind. Would love to come back to this place.
This place has to be on your list to visit if ever in Little Italy in Boston Mass. Incredible pizza,so flavourful, the mozzarella tasted like there was Romano mixed in it and it was so delicious. The potato croquette (wow) and the arancini were delicious. No frills kind of place but I was thrilled eating their food. 🍕
Gem...Wow This restaurant is one of the best pizza in Boston! It's on Hanover Street, Galleria Umbertos is a cash only. Eat in and take out lunch spot. They get long lines and are opened for lunch and close when the food has sold out for the day. No leftovers ever! The restaurant is owned by two brothers both natives of the North End. Hands down the best pizza in Boston! from the Pizza dough to the sauce you can taste the love and hard work put into this pizza l love it! They also sell pizza dough and pizza by the pan for take out...The interior is old school and outdated but it's authentic... The prices could not be more reasonable...If you like cheap, tasty, fresh authentic Italian food served in a warm environment in an old school, Mom and Pop restaurant with amazing prices, this place is for you! 100% recommend!
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.
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.