Boston Pizza

Came here on a rainy Saturday night in February around 6:30pm after we couldn’t get into St Louis Bar & Grill (or were told it would be a long wait). There was still a short wait here as well, but at least we could sit at the bar and have a drink. Mind you, but the time we sat at the bar, our table became ready, so we didn’t even get said drinks. LOL We were seated at a booth on the main dining side and service was standard/​friendly. I ordered the slushie frozen Rocket cocktail? The red, white & blue one that looks so amazing, but I don’t see drinks listed on their online menu to be sure of the name. It was a bit on the syrupy side this visit, but I was warned by the server in advance that it may turn out that way, so I decided to try it anyway. It was okay. The others in my party had beer, so no complaints from them. One tried their mild wings (bones in) and they looked good, and she said they tasted very good. I had the Baked 7-​Cheese Ravioli (15.95) which was good and filling. My partner had the Pesto Chicken Penne (17.95) and he liked it more than he expected, and was not even able to finish it off. That never happens, so at least you are getting good value for this dish. I forget what the other person had. We all decided to split the Boston Crème Piescraper (base of chocolate cookie crumble, custard ice cream, vanilla ice cream and chocolate ganache, and finished with whipped cream and drizzles of caramel and chocolate sauces. (8.95) which was exactly how it sounds. So overall, we were definitely satisfied with this experience, although I am not a lover of chain restaurants. Also, I found the lighting in this location a bit weird. It felt a bit too bright, and the place was busy with kids, so decide if that’s your thing or not. I’d go back if someone asked me to, but I’d never probably pick it on my own. But I also don’t live in Dartmouth, so that should be taken into consideration.

The Boston Cream Piehigh is to die for! This is an amazing ice cream cake that was an unexpected surprise!

I love everything about Boston pizza the food and especially the alcoholic beverages! The cactus cuts are so good yet So hot .The waitresses here are always well put together and look nice!

Walked in, greeted by some waitresses, been here several times, never once had to wait for a seat. Very good food as well, and the make amazing Caesars!
Ps– if you like hot sauce, their hot sauce will rot your tongue off!
Definately a good place to eat!

Was very disappointed as it is one place I know it has the food that all 3 my children like. The food service was extremely slow it is understandable if place is hoping but there was only 6 tables and it took hour to get our meals. The dish my wife ordered was to have no tomatoes in it, it was full, the children bugs and cheese where cold by the time they arrived. This was the second bad experience at this particular Boston Pizza there wont be a 3^rd. The only high point was the manager. She was professional and good at her job to try an make things right. Tossing in a ice cream and brownie for my daughters birthday

The experience was more 3.5 than 3. We went to Boston Pizza on Portland St. Friday for dinner, and our experience was similar to many of the reviews already posted. We were a family table of four, with two kids, and BP is a very kid-​friendly restaurant. I find it a bit pricey, but I understand that’s the way it goes with large franchise restaurants. Overall, the service was prompt and friendly, the kids were entertained with activities, and the pizza was yummy.
We ordered the kids’ meals first to get them started, and that was followed by a large Tuscan pizza and a beer for us big kids. All the food arrived quickly. Meals for the kids included: chicken fingers and side veggies (steamed carrots, broccoli, cauliflower) with apple juice for the 5 year old (he chose very-​blue jello for dessert) and a kid’s personal pepperoni pizza with side veggies and chocolate milk for the 6 year old (he chose a ‘chocolate pizza’ for dessert). Note that a kids’ chocolate pizza dessert is a chocolate medallion, shaped like a pizza, not an actual dessert pizza like those offered at other joints like Pizza Hut.
Our Tuscan pizza arrived promptly too, and it was yummy! If you want to try a pizza without tomato base (or if you’re dreaming of Tuscany on a cold wet day!), the flavour combination is delicious. The sun-​dried tomatoes might make your heart sing too… or maybe it was just mine, in any case, YUM. You can choose regular or multi-​grain crust. I asked our server for her recommendation, and we went with multi-​grain because that’s how BP does their Tuscan. Delicious.
The atmosphere in the dining room is lively, chatty and easy going. When the kids spotted friends from camp sitting two tables over it was mini pizza-​party-​town until the orders started to arrive. There was at least one moment of great timing just as our little guy was getting thirsty and restless. The manager came by suddenly to ask how things were going so I asked for some water, and he brought it over right away. I half expected him to go delegate the task to our server as I’ve seen other restaurant managers do over the years. But he did what I would’ve done, and the friendly, efficient & personalized service by everyone involved made our meal really enjoyable. Nicely done, staff!
I ask you this, is there anything better than pizza leftovers in your fridge? :)

A great establishment for hanging out having a few drinks. Fish bowls! Yummers!!! Music in lounge too loud to have a conversation across the table. Reasonably priced menu items.

It’s a BP with okay service and okay food. What’re you expecting? =]
I love how their some of their salads are like 1000+ calories (Crispy Chicken Pecan) — I just laugh at stuff like that because of the monster portion of the salad and everything else that’s in it. (Source:
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Either way, came here with about a dozen people — service wasn’t too bad. Although there was the occasional long wait for food check up and bills.
I ordered the Meator Pizza because it’s one of my favourite things there. For a place that I say has mediocre food and service — I absolutely love their pizzas. The dough is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside (gluten free or regular). The amount of meat on the pizza is pretty good (and the different kinds) — and the sauce is spicy enough to give the pizza a nice kick — or it could be the italian sausage that gives it a kick… haha.
I still stand by my 3 star rating. Haha.

I have this love-​hate relationship with Boston Pizza. I’m not a fan of their prices for the quality of their food. It’s alright, but nothing stands out for me. Nights when I’m home alone and I have nothing to eat at home and/​or really don’t feel like cooking, I order delivery. In Dartmouth, there aren’t many choices. Expensive chain pizza, cheaper mom & pop shop pizza, and Boston Pizza. Try as I might, at least 30% of the time I wind up ordering Boston Pizza when I’m craving non-​pizza delivery. Therefore, I give them my business more often than I prefer, but mostly out of lack of options.
Their online ordering makes things so much better. I don’t have to talk to anyone (so important to me!), I can just take my time browsing their online menu and clicking for my food. However, the risk of online ordering usually means my special requests (like regular sour cream instead of cajun, or bbq sauce on the side) get neglected. Plus, expect at least an hour for delivery. I’ve once had a 90 minute wait for my order, and got little in terms of an apology when I called to hunt it down.
I’ve been inside a few times, too. The bar side is nice when you want to avoid the family-​friendly (*cough* countless ankle biters running around) scene. When it’s quieter, though, I prefer seating in the large booth area. Very spacious, semi-​private, and comfy seats are my preference.
More often than not, I order the baked ravioli with their tomato cream sauce when I get delivery. When I’m in the restaurant, I’ll usually go for one of their burgers or sandwiches. If we have some people dining with us, we sometimes split the nachos. They’re usually pretty decent, and don’t lack toppings. I’ve had their cheesecake and chocolate explosion desserts. Both are pretty good, but not really worth the expensive price tag.
When you go in, make sure you remember to show your Air Miles card when paying to collect. More often than not, the servers never bother asking and I walk out missing out on a couple of miles.

I’ve had my fair share of different experiences at this Boston Pizza but with none shockingly good or devastatingly bad, a three star fits the bill for this big box resto in Dartmouth.
Service is nothing more than standard with the exception of some serious delays when it comes to getting bills, paying at the main station on the way out (man, I hate that sort of set-​up), or getting the hostesses attention to be seated. Still, I’ve seen servers go the extra mile for some families with picky kids so there could be some shining moments hidden here and there.
I have to say, I have a soft spot for the terribly bad for you appetizers that they serve at places like this. And you’ll definitely find more flavour in those than you will the pizzas and pastas which is a bit ironic. Not bad for a casual catch-​up when you’re not feeling to picky.

This location is convenient and I only end up at Boston Pizza if a friend wants to go there. I’ve only been to this particular location once and the food was edible, the service wasn’t too bad. This is generally what you’d expect with a chain restaurant but comparing this to two other locations I’ve been, this place isn’t so bad.
If you end up here I’d recommend the spicy perogy pizza, it was pretty good.

Boston Pizza serves the kind of food you can fill your gut with yet remain unsatisfied. I’ve ended up here a few times in a pinch, desperate for a quick meal in Dartmouth and lured in by the convenient location.
If you go for pizza, Boston Pizza’s namesake, you’ll be disappointed. The pizza is small, expensive, and extremely greasy. There are better alternatives scattered all over Dartmouth. If you go for the other entrees you may be disappointed as well. Although portions are generous, they’re pricey and nothing special. I’ve also found an odd number of their dishes are spicy when you wouldn’t expect it. So watch out.
The biggest cons for me is the unhealthy factor and the lack of variety. Nothing on the menu exists that is unique or special. No secret ingredients, no favored dish available only at Boston Pizza to keep you coming back. Although there is a small side menu of «healthy choices» they’re bland and still packed with fat and calories compared to the average meal.
If you like tomato based sauces this may be the place for you, aside of the pasta there is an inordinate number of sandwiches and main courses smothered in marinara, bolognese, and general tomato sauces.
The service is also hit and miss. Sometimes attentive, other times aloof.

Not a ton to say about Boston Pizza. It is what you’d expect it to be. I think Eminem said «I am whatever you say I am» and in that case BP is a quick and acceptable place to grab a bite when cooking isn’t an option and convenience is priority number one.
I’ve pastas, pizzas, and salads from here and they are always okay. Nothing ever stands out as a wow moment; but, I didn’t expect anything to. They have a large selection and the servers have been friendly and reasonably attentive.

Boston Pizza has become the ubiquitous «they’re everywhere!» of chain pizza stores. Offering other options, such as pastas and salads, there’s really nothing to separate them from other similar stores except for the quality of their food.
All of Boston Pizza’s entrées feel and taste as though they’ve been frozen and defrosted — and not in a good way (if there is a good way!). I realize that this is a popular concept in chain restaurants in order to ensure consistency — but trust me, a little shake-​up from the usual would be a good thing here.
Boston Pizza provides an average experience for an average price. For my money, I’d rather visit a Tarek’s or John’s Lunch — local businesses both offering great alternatives to the daily grind.