Santarpio's Pizza is an East Boston institution, an unfussy, authentic pizzeria rooted in a family bakery established in 1903 by Frank Santarpio. The shop began serving Neapolitan pies in 1933, turning out thin-crust pizzas known for their mild, creamy balance of crunch and chew and their classic American toppings. Alongside its pies, Santarpio's is celebrated for pit-cooked barbecue — steak tips, full-flavored lamb, and house-made Italian sausage — dishes that have become as much a part of its identity as the pizza itself. - AsNotedIn