Todd English's Figs

Figs is celebrity chef Todd English's second Charlestown installation. Here they specialize in gourmet pizza and casual fare such as pasta dishes. Pizza here can be a bit pricey (about $20), but the gourmet toppings are well worth it. Excellent choices are the Portobello pie or the classic margherita. Unusual specials can include bar-b-qued pork and coleslaw topped pizza. The pies are quite large (feeding three adults easily) and only come in one rectangular size. The crust on all pizza's is "New Haven" style thin crust which is just delicious. The brick oven in the back of this restaurant warms the entire space making this restaurant an excellent winter choice. Take out is available as well and is good for nights you may not want to wait for a table in this small space. Servers and hostesses in the restaurant are very efficient and friendly making this one of Boston's best! more

If you always wanted to dine like the beautiful and young do, without the expense of your kids Harvard education, then run, not walk to Figs! You have to love Charlestown. It has cozy cobblestone street and gas lanterns. Yes, believe me, they really are original gas lanterns. Even in the energy crisis! The food is amazing here. You can have lunch, brunch or dinner. If you go for dinner, be ready to eat with your food in your lap and to sample up the famous and wonderful pizzas. The pizzas come in the most unimaginable combos and all equally delight and fulfill all who sample the spoils they offer. Todd English pours more into Figs than Olives, in this locals' opinion. Reservations are not taken, but who cares. Sit outside on the bench and wait for a little table to free up on a summer evening. There is also two hour parking in front if you drive, instead of taking the T to Community College or North End. You will not be disappointed! more