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For two star Italian, try Figs in Charlestown. This is one of the popular restaurants in the Charlestown neighborhood. It's known for its pizza. It's been awarded the Best of Pizza award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms and valet parking. This place is handicap accessible and good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food well worth the effort.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I came here last night with my two roomies and we ordered the exact same pizza that I got last time because it is so yum. This time the pizza was a lil bit less crispy, which was a good thing....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very good in a really cool atmosphere on Beacon Hill. It does get a bit cramped, but it's not a big deal, still very enjoyable.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Figs has become one of those staple places you find and don't want to let go of. You find yourself there when you don't feel like heading into the city and your only other options are Max and Dylans...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just landed from San Francisco, we were in search for some Italian food when we got lost en route to Harvard Square. Figs delivered awesome pizza. Try Isabellas. And a nice ambiance. Topped off by the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was a fan of figs pizza since 2003. I always carried out but yesterday we were in the area and I suspected there would be a table and there was. We walked in right behind another family and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood place to grab a slightly upscale pizza. It's not Regina's but it is a solid option. We like the ability to do a half/half pizza. Spicy chicken sausage and Isabelle's are usually the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my go to pizza joint when I'm at home in Charlestown. After having pizza from Figs, no other pizza has compared... we'll gourmet pizza that is. Prices aren't all that bad here, pizzas run...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm changing my review! I LOVE this place! For a while, management did change with new and less attentive staff, but not anymore! Some of the old staff is back and they rock! I went here the other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like gourmet pizza places that concentrate on thinner crust and brick ovens. I can't stand thick crust pizzas, so this place is like heaven (if such a place existed) for me. Besides the pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went around 1230 on a cold Thursday afternoon for lunch during the workday...it was about a 7 minute walk from my job so I dont have to worry about the parking like many of the other reviewers.I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a puddle of drool forming in my mouth as I even begin to think about their fig pizza. The salty prosciutto and the sweet figs and tangy balsamic vinegar cannot be matched. The flavors just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is more than just pizza!! Excellent pizza with unusual toppings. The best salad around. The specials are amazing!! And good martinis too. GREAT restaurant!!! (The prices are high for pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gotta love people that dont like figs or prosciutto, yet order the signature pizza and then grade the restaurant 2 stars because of their stupidity.Also, cant stress how poor it is to lower your...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Figs is not for those that are your simple cheese & pepperoni pizza eaters. I love rustic & gourmet pizza, Todd English really hit the nail with this restaurant. First... I love the fact that their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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I thought the last time I?d be sipping wine out of a box would be during my residence in Australia. Since the taxes on beer and liquor are incredibly outrageous, broke college students, like myself, were...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh what a pity ... Figs has really fallen flat. You can sense their hidden, reclusive quality that is masked by a lot (and I do mean a lot) of serious flaws. What was once a fantastic pizza joint is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the Pizza. Love the Wine. Love the Atmosphere. All at a great price.I've tried a spicy chicken pizza (forget the name), cheese and pepperoni.
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good. They have very creative pizzas. I like their figs pizza - flavorful, a little dry, but not in a bad way. My office manager tends to order pizza from here when she orders pizza for our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I gotta say it: the fig and prosciutto pizza is terrible. Sorry. I gottta say it, like I feel it. I'm thinking that people who like this pizza are responding to the awesome match that is figs and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here twice on my business trip to Boston and there is a reason I went back. I really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere here. Both times I sat at the bar, my place of choice. Food: The calamari is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i dont know why people rave about this place - i mean i think its decent but i dont know about yum delish - i would still go back - dont hate it but dont love it
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their signature fig and prosciutto pizza is reason enough to get myself over to Charlestown. Figs would get five stars from me, except for the fact that every time I've been there I've had to wait a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hooked on their four cheese pizza. Delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love their pizza. Their namesake fig and prosciutto pizza is delectable. If you get half of that on the pizza and have their portobello mushroom on the other half, you get the perfect pizza. The sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow - love the pizza at figs! of course i had to go with the fig and prosciutto pizza, given the name of this restaurant and the fact that i love figs. it was awesome! we had half that, and half...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Headed out here with an ex- townie friend who was eager to return to his old stomping ground. Well all he could say was " We weren't in Kansas anymore." Place was cute with a definite neighborhood...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still one of the best places for great pizza in boston. I've heard a few reports that the quality has gone done but our lunch here today was top-notch. We had a 1/2 portobello / 1/2 eggplant pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great neighborhood restaurant. The waiters are so nice and the food is consistently good. The complimentary bread basket with oniony focaccia is delicious. I sometimes get the Isabelle or four...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah Figs...one of two Todd English babies in Charlestown...Not sure where to start here but having been here two times and tried many options on the menu I would say it is decent at best. The pizza was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall my experience at Figs was good. The waitstaff was incredibly polite and attentive but I found the atmosphere to be lacking a bit. I thought the IKEAish photos and paintings on the walls were a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having seen Todd English on Food Network (and other food porn productions), I've been curious to see what he does/inspires/directs in his restaurants. After being told about the marvelous pizza from...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Figs rocks. Figs offers probably the best thin crust pizza in Boston... It's affordable, has a cool decor and the wait staff is always pleasant... especially Catherine on Sunday nights.Figs is a no...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my favorite thing about figs is how cozy it is. On a dark winter night, this tiny restaurant tucked away in Charlestown glows with invite and warmth. The open kitchen and brick oven send...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live down the street from Figs and order take out from here often. I love their Boston Red Sox pizza. Delicious!!! I've tried several of their other pizzas and they have all been great. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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The food is not as good as the ego of the chef who is known from this Boston establishment. Todd English owns this and many other restaurants in the Boston area. It is a pretentious place to be and the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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What I love about this place is it's location on Main St. in C-Town which is absolutely gorgeous with it's traditional Colonial Boston architecture and cobble-stoned sidewalks -- a great place to stroll after...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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I live nearby so I'm geographically biased to this excellent restaurant, but tonight again proved Figs knows how to do it right. They've recently taken a week to redecorate inside- the changes are subtle but...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I make it a point to visit one of the Figs' locations every time I'm in Boston. The Fig Proscuitto pizza is out of this world! Both restaurants are intimate, have great service and the pizza is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOOO EEEE This place man.. Friggin' Amazing.. The pizza is superb and the variety is out of this world. Todd English owns this restaurant and you can tell he puts a lot of effort into his unique...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
New favorite obsession. Since cheese and I are not really friends (unless it's of the goat variety), I don't jump and run out to pizza places all that often - actually never. However, this is no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good gourmet pizza. My fav is the portobello za. and the warm bacon spinach salad. Standard Todd English atmosphere, I like this place the best out the 3 TE trademarks; Olives, Figs, and Rustic...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I work in Charlestown and it's an exercise in self restraint to NOT go to Figs for lunch every day. It's just an honestly nice dining experience. The restaurant is small but cozy, warm, and charmingly...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in C-town for a year or 2 previously, I found myself hitting up Fig's pretty frequently despite the fact i didn't want to like it as I've heard Todd English is a huge ash-hole, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
todd english has had some hits and not necessarily misses but real mediocre performances with all his different restaurant in different locations. but i am happy to say the one closest to me is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Figs:- Thin, crunchy, rustic, tasty, unique ingredients. served on an upside down hot pan!- Warm, dark, small environment.- $15-20, pizza, salads, wines.Yuuuummmm... very tasty, smoky, crunchy pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's face it: Todd English is quickly becoming the Walt Disney of Restauranteurs. Check out his website and you'll see logos for places you never knew existed (unless you've visited every casino in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, only one word needed...YUM! Having only been to Kingfisher Hall in Fanueil Hall, I didn't know what to expect. I've been here twice and it's been fantastic both times. The salads are fresh and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the menu but the space was a bit too congested in a touristy way...not the same feel as the NYC restaurant congestion where you accept it because you know how much space costs and it is done in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Fig's in Charlestown through some family friends and I will be sure to be back the next time I'm in town. Its a great historical neighborhood with amazing pizza. There are only a few places...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great Pizza, great pizza, great pizza. Owned by Todd English, it's high-quality ingredients meets a tested recipe for success in a storefront that is incredibly teeny, but offers a nice atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice little restaurant that has some really tasty pizza. But don't look past the other items on the menu too. I've had some pasta there that was as good as you would find in the north end.
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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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 g...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/12/2006
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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 s...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Taste the Italian roots of Todd English, who also owns Olives, with his signature thin crusted pizza topped with figs and proscuitto. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2005
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The fried calamari pizza is top notch at Figs. The neighborhood is rough for parkers, but if you manage to find a spot the food is well worth the effort.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2004
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Always enjoy Figs - Charlestown location. Pizza is consistent, and there is always an interesting new variety on the menu. Staff could be a bit friendlier over the phone for takeout ordering.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2003
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We (8) were very disappointed with the food, along with the loss of our reservation resulting in our having to wait (outside in the cold) for 2 hours to be seated. It definitely was not worth the wait
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2003
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This experience was at the Wellesley Figs at 92 Central St. It was the worse dining experience due to poor service and poor food. Soup brought to the table without a spoon, over done spaghetti with a too salty...
boston.com - user review
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an offshoot of nearby olives, chef todd english's popular american/neo-italian, the original figs draws an overflow crowd...
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anything involving figs is delicious.....
epinions.com - user review
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hungry for great pizza? perhaps one a bit different from the usual? this charlestown favorite offers savory slices sure to hit the spot...
10best.com - user review
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chef todd englishis pizzas are enormous, more square than round (freeform, he calls them), laden with vegetables, and sometimes tomato saucefree. but these pies are totally satisfying without being heavy...
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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My husband and I are huge food snobs and we are practically regulars at Figs. For the money, you can't beat it. The pizzas are consistent and tasty, and I love their antipasto. We love taking out of town...
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