Area Four
600-700 One Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA
Crema's Take
“Area Four is a buzzy, industrial-cool hangout where the espresso program shares the spotlight with genuinely excellent Neapolitan pizza—think perfectly charred, light-but-fluffy crusts and creative toppings like sausage with pickled peppers that inspire return visits. Beyond the coffee and pizza, they've got thoughtful light bites like shaved Brussels sprouts salads and supreme garlic knots that feel intentional rather than an afterthought, making it the kind of place where you'll want to linger well past your original plan.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
- I really like their light but fluffy crust with a bit of char on the pizza. - shaved Brussels sprouts and kale salad is so good. Light but really delicious. Probably the only salad I’d ever order at a restaurant
We got takeout from here on two nights during a trip to Boston/Cambridge. Both times we had the Sausage and Pickled Peppers pizza and we think it's probably the best pizza we have ever had! Also it's ready super quick and was piping hot! The large pizza is a great size!
Area Four is the kind of place that makes you want to cancel your next few plans just to stay a little longer. From the moment you walk in, there’s this buzzy, effortless cool—part industrial hangout, part neighborhood gem. The wood-fired pizza? Absolute sorcery. The crust has that perfect char, chewy inside, and the toppings taste like they were foraged by pizza monks. We had the mushroom and the carnivore—both showstoppers. The cocktails are sharp, creative, and dangerously drinkable. And the staff? Laid-back, funny, and clearly love what they do. If you’re not already obsessed, one visit will do the trick.
We ate here for two evenings because it was so good the first time we visited. The supreme garlic knots were amazing and great as a shared starter. The pasta dishes were good but the pizza particularly good as it is cooked in a wood fired pizza oven, the service was excellent on both evenings and I would definitely recommend Area Four for pasta & pizza. We sat outside which was nice but the inside had a great feel too.
Area Four Pizza in Boston totally impressed me! The prosciutto americano was hands-down my favorite. The carnivore pizza was also a standout, The crust on both was perfectly crisp and chewy. Oh, and their garlic bread is full of garlic and buttery flavors coated in cheese. So delicious, don't skip them. We ordered two large pizzas, and it was just enough for 5 of us. Also, they have a very extensive beer list. The atmosphere has amazing energy, perfect for hanging out with friends or just enjoying a casual night out. I would highly recommend stopping into Area Four.
Crema Reviews
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