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Reliable service, serving up your typical greek pizza, piping hot. Unusual toppings: linguica, eggplant, jalapeno, meatball. Giant calzone so big they call it The King ($12.10). Subs, sandwiches, spaghetti, salads and appetizers.

A nice little place reminiscent of the North End, where you can dress up a little and get together with family and friends for good food and coffee. Proprietors Tony and Donna Oliviero will make sure that everyone feels welcome, and the atmosphere is very warm and casual. The front seating section is very nice with the open kitchen. Lots of politicians and well known people in the Italian American community come to dine there. John, the daytime espresso guy, makes a killer foamy brew. The lounge is a great place for an after-dinner drink. On a nice evening, top it all off with a leisurely stroll to Piers Park on Marginal Street. The views of Boston from there are truly magical. TIP: Thursdays and Fridays feature live entertainment.

This place doesn't look inviting from the outside (small windows), but inside it is a bright family restaurant. One of the best non-dive spots to watch the Sox.

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 2 meals for $16 (with more than 5 options to choose from, a salad, and bread).

Wednesdays: $4 pizza night (any large pizza for $4!)

This five-time Best of Boston pizza joint has been making mouths water since 1902. Although in the beginning, it was just the grilled meat that they are duly famous for. When the "new expansion" happened in the 1920s, pizza came onto the scene. People in and outside of the Boston area make the drive to Eastie for their famous cheesy pies. Parking is terrible and there is sure to be a line out the door on any given night. But at lunchtime, it's easier to get a seat. If you eat in, ask your waiter to tell you about the celebrities he's served. If you're ordering take-out, bring someone with you and let them wait while you circle around. The open-fire grill produces both lamb kebabs and sausage while the pizza oven produces fantastic pizza in a number of combinations. The food is just straight out good. There's beer, wine and a full bar to accompany your selection. Located on the corner of Chelsea and Porter, just minutes from Logan International Airport, it is the perfect location to stop before or after (and heck, even in between) flights. It's that good.