Pizza Heaven
A North End hole in the wall with big things to offer
Photos: Susan Ogan
W
hen the line at a certain other North End pizza joint starts to stretch around the corner, head off the beaten path and onto tiny one-way Salem Street to find Ernesto’s, an unassuming hole in the wall with big things to offer. Although it looks at first glance like a takeout joint, there are a few self-service tables if you’re quick enough to snag one, and even a basic selection of bottled beers. A cheese slice starts at just a few dollars—and Ernesto’s idea of a slice is about the same size as a quarter of a pizza somewhere else—while toppings including shrimp scampi and cheeseburger will fill you up fast. Rineman
There are also daily specials.
Shhh who knew
"Scampi" is actually from the Italian word "scampo," meaning lobster, not shrimp.
69 Salem St.
North End
Boston,
MA,
02113
617.523.4639
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4 Bus, 93 Bus, Government Center/Blue Line, Government Center/Green Line, Haymarket/Green Line, Haymarket/Orange Line
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Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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