Pizza Safari: Beverly/Salem & N. Shore Area

[ipsofatso]

Other than the locally originated semi-famous chain noted for its brick oven branding, what local shops have good to great pizza? Thin crust or thick, I am generally none too impressed with the local selections. The most decent slice I had recently was from Sal's - a small franchise op with a store in Gloucester. Nice thin crispy crust, good toppings but sauce not spiky enough, overall a solid B considering the lack of data locations. Another place in Beverly - Salerno's is also pretty good but the service can be a little spotty and one-off if you don't mind being ignored once in a while. Hell I can get THAT at home....also Firehouse Pizza in Salem - OK in a pinch when lunch calls but 2 slices and coke for over $5 is kinda steep. Any finds?

[ipsofatso]

Yes, Flatbread in Amesbury is excellent too. When out that way always.

[tastinglife]

For strictly north shore pizza, Rocco's in Danvers square is pretty good. But, if you're willing to travel, there's two places you must try: Santarpio's in East Boston and Flatbread company in Amesbury. Santarpios is italian thin crust made perfect, flatbread company is clay oven fired and delicious.

[ipsofatso]

Theo's in Ipswich (now that the Choate Bridge is FINALLY open!!!) has really good brick oven pizza. Had a slice form a take out order that was only warmish and now I need to go get a whole pizza! Very nice slice.

[hiddenboston]

Not too far from Salem is Prince Pizza on Route 1 in Saugus. The Margherita Pizza there is pretty amazing. The place looks totally tacky from the outside, but it's worth checking out.

[noodlely]

I love crusty's at the salem willows. I usually just get a cheese slice. It has a thin garlic crispy crust and a sweet sauce. Plus a few doors down I can get ginger ice cream or some wintergreen popcorn washed down w/ a lime ricky.