Find Pepperoni Pizza Negronis and Fun Pies at This New Boston Restaurant
Fido is the more casual sibling of coastal Italian restaurant Bar Mezzana and tiki and sushi spot Shore Leave, both in the South End.
What to order
- Pepperoni pizza ($15 for a 10-inch pie and $24 for a 16-inch) is a classic for a reason. This one comes New York style with tomato sauce, mozzarella, ezzo cup, and char pepperoni, and a dusting of oregano. There’s also a gluten-friendly crust available.
- Start with the burrata and ’nduja ($16), a spicy spreadable mix of sausage and Calabrian chiles. The creamy burrata perfectly pairs with the fiery sausage, and the cheese and sausage mixed with a tomato sauce base creates a flavor profile similar to a deconstructed pizza.
- Lighten a heavy meal with the roasted beets and feta salad ($17) paired with arugula, apple, pistachio, and cider vinaigrette for a bright, fresh feel.
What to drink
The bar team fat-washes a bucket of gin with a whole pizza to make their pepperoni pizza Negroni on draft. It’s serious business. For the Negroni-averse, the tomato vine martini pairs just as well with a pie.
Insider tip
Save room for dessert. Offerings like an olive oil cake with whipped mascarpone, balsamic drizzle, and cranberry compote are a huge upgrade from the pizza joints of my New Hampshire childhood, where you’d be lucky to get a Hoodsie cup.
