Polcari's - Saugus

4.7

306 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Authentic Family Style Cuisine. Our famous Regina Pizza is available at all of our Polcari's locations. In addition we serve very authentic Italian cuisine. Most of the menu items are old family recipes straight from Boston's North End.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 233-3765
Website
http://www.polcaris.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Louis Hubbell
Catering
Have Polcari's cater your next event. Please contact us for details.
Private party facilities
We have private room and 2 semi private dining areas, During COVID19, functions are limited to 25 guests.

Location
92 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
Neighborhood
Saugus
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
We are happy to bring you live entertainment throughout the week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chicken Parmesan$13.50
Polcari's chicken cutlet, Mozzarella, Marinara, toasted on a Panini roll
Meatball Parmesan$13.50
Polcari's meatballs, Marinara, Mozzarella and Pecorino Romano on a oven toasted Panini roll
Eggplant Parmesan$13.50
Regina eggplant slices, Parmesan, Mozzarella and Marinara on a toasted Panini roll
Sausage, Peppers and Onion$13.50
Grilled Italian sausages, peppers and onions on a toasted Panini roll
Polcari's Italian North Ender Sandwich$13.50
Prosciutto, salami, Rosemary ham and Provolone on a garlic butter Panini roll toasted with lettuce, tomato and spicy cherry pepper relish

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Marsala or Chicken Piccata$17.00
Polcari's Famous Chicken dishes served with Linguine
Pasta Marinara$11.00
Your choice of Pasta tossed with our fresh house made Marinara. Penne, Spaghetti, Cavatappi
Cheese Ravioli$11.00
Plump ravioli tossed in our house made Marinara with Romano cheese
Lunch Vodka Penne$12.00
A Polcari classic. Sautéed red and white onions tossed in a spicy made to order sauce of vodka, red pepper flakes and Polcari's homemade marinara sauce blended with rich cream. Tossed together with Penne Rigate pasta
Broccoli and Penne$11.00
Crispy broccoli in a light garlic sauce seasoned with imported Pecorino Romano cheese and parsley
Capelli Caprese$11.00
Angel hair pasta, garlic & olive oil, tomatoes, spinach, imported Pecorino Romano and basil
Grilled Chicken$15.00
Polcari's marinated grilled chicken served with fresh vegetable of the day
Sweet Sausage Cavatappi$16.00
Sweet sausage meat and sliced hot sausage links, caramelized onions and a cream Marinara sauce. Tossed with Cavatappi pasta

What 306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Greater Boston
Good for groups
Greater Boston
Good for special occasions
Boston
Good for groups
Boston
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Polcari's in Saugus is a beloved spot known for its "amazing food" and "great service." Diners frequently praise the "great pizza" and Italian dishes, as well as the "huge salad" options. Although service can be slow on busy nights, the friendly staff and inviting atmosphere make it a "must stop" when in the area.

306 Reviews

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Pina
New York City
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The front end manager handling reservations on a busy Friday night was so nice and accommodating. He even brought my jacket over to the table that I left at the bar. Service was a bit slow but understandable as it was busy. The food was good, such large servings! Next time, I’ve got to try the Regina pizza!
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Marianne
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the pizza. Service is always good and you are greeted by the manager with a smile .
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Mary
Greater Boston
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, this will be my last review. My husband and I have been going to Polcari’s once a week for 27 years. We have had family functions there and celebrated many family birthdays there. The past couple of years due to management changes we have seen a shift. Due to our regularity, the long time servers are like family. We have watched those loyal and hard working people go one by one or be pushed to leave. You may have the very best pizza but our family and close friends will learn to live without it. It’s the customer service and relationships made that make the experience special. They can’t keep a third manager and every week it seems like knew servers because they can’t keep help. Wake up management! You’ve lost over a dozen customers this time.
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BARRY
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful! I had the chicken scarparelli (spelling?) which was absolutely fantastic. All four of us at the table were delighted with their food.
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Meg
Greater Boston
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food! Every dish. Great service. Highly recommend!! Don’t miss the soups and the tiramisu!
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Bruce
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Rose, was excellent! I really enjoyed the Braised Short Rib Ravioli in a creamy white mushroom sauce, paired with a delicious Caesar salad (with anchovies, please). The serving wasr 2 meals, and the flavors were perfect. Meanwhile, my wife ordered the Grilled Chicken with broccolini, which was also very good and provided enough for anothe large enough for meal at home.
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FrancisL
Greater Boston
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great. Emily was on top of our needs.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We specifically went to Polcari’s to get their chicken fra diavolo and they don’t offer it any longer. In fact, their menu was downsized and quite a few meals they no longer offer such as the shrimp fra diavolo, chicken cavatapi, chicken soltimbocca, mussels and a few others. If it wasn’t for our fabulous waitress, Jennifer, we would have left. She was professional, friendly and accommodating. I got the grilled chicken salad because there was nothing on the menu I liked. They use to have a big menu with quite a few different options. Along with their lousy menu, the atmosphere has changed. It looks like a bar inside not the Italian ambiance of an iconic Italian Restaurant. If I wanted a bar type restaurant, I’d go to the Yard House. I saw 2 other parties sit down, then all of a sudden they got up and left. I heard they weren’t happy with the menu either.
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FunRestaurant
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love coming here for good Italian food! Will definitely go back!
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cjg444
Rhode Island
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Whenever we are in the area we try to catch a bite and beverage here. Good food and great atmosphere. They did some remodeling and opened it up while keeping the original style. If you're in the area, plan to stop by. You'll be glad you did.
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FAQs

Polcari's - Saugus offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Polcari's - Saugus also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 233-3765.

Polcari's - Saugus is rated 4.7 stars by 306 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

92 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906

Additional information

Neighborhood
Saugus
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Louis Hubbell
Entertainment
We are happy to bring you live entertainment throughout the week.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.polcaris.com/
Phone number
(781) 233-3765
Catering
Have Polcari's cater your next event. Please contact us for details.
Private party facilities
We have private room and 2 semi private dining areas, During COVID19, functions are limited to 25 guests.

Polcari's - Saugus

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Buffalo Chicken

Formaggio Bianco (White Pizza)

Artichoke Margherita

Menu

Sandwiches

Chicken Parmesan$13.50

Meatball Parmesan$13.50

Eggplant Parmesan$13.50

Sausage, Peppers and Onion$13.50

Polcari's Italian North Ender Sandwich$13.50

Lunch Entrées

Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Marsala or Chicken Piccata$17.00

Pasta Marinara$11.00

Cheese Ravioli$11.00

Lunch Vodka Penne$12.00

Broccoli and Penne$11.00

Capelli Caprese$11.00

Grilled Chicken$15.00

Sweet Sausage Cavatappi$16.00

What 306 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Polcari's - Saugus offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Polcari's - Saugus restaurant rated?

Is Polcari's - Saugus currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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