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Area Four

Restaurant overview

Area Four arrived in Kendall Square with a specific point of view: naturally leavened dough, a wood-fired oven, and an in-house bakery operating not as a side project but as the structural argument for everything else on the menu.

4.4/5 · 2,382 Google reviews

The recommendation

Area Four arrived in Kendall Square with a specific point of view: naturally leavened dough, a wood-fired oven, and an in-house bakery operating not as a side project but as the structural argument for everything else on the menu.

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Rating (Google) 4.4/5
2,382 reviews
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4.4/5
Google rating
Based on 2382 reviews
Best for
Casual
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Cambridge | 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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Area Four on video

Backyard Boston 2011: On the Menu, Area Four

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Dining Playbook: Area Four in the South End

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TastyPals Editorial Pick
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“Area Four is worth putting on the shortlist for Margherita pizza and Seasonal wood-fired pie—the two orders to build a first visit around. It works well when you want a proper meal without turning it into a full splurge.”
Dish highlight
Margherita pizza
Menu and ordering

Area Four menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Area Four is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Margherita pizza
Seasonal wood-fired pie
House bread
Morning pastry
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Why go

What makes Area Four worth the move

Area Four is a reliable pizza choice in Cambridge in Boston when you want something that tends to land well. Margherita pizza and Seasonal wood-fired pie also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 2,382 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
4.4/5 from 2,382 Google reviews
Best for
Casual
Style
Pizza in Cambridge
Spend
Moderate spend

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 4.4/5 from 2,382 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Margherita pizza, Seasonal wood-fired pie, House bread
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4.4/5 from 2,382 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Area Four serve?

Area Four is a Pizza restaurant located in Cambridge, Boston. Area Four arrived in Kendall Square with a specific point of view: naturally leavened dough, a wood-fired oven, and an in-house bakery operating not as a side project but as the structural argument for everything else on the menu.

What is Area Four best for?

Area Four is best for casual. Area Four is a reliable pizza choice in Cambridge in Boston when you want something that tends to land well. Margherita pizza and Seasonal wood-fired pie also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 2,382 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Area Four?

Area Four is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 4.4/5 from 2,382 reviews

What should I order at Area Four?

Start with Margherita pizza, Seasonal wood-fired pie, House bread and Morning pastry. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Area Four worth visiting?

Area Four holds a 4.4/5 Google rating from 2,382 reviews. Area Four is a reliable pizza choice in Cambridge in Boston when you want something that tends to land well. Margherita pizza and Seasonal wood-fired pie also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.4/5 Google rating across 2,382 Google reviews.

Where is Area Four located?

Area Four is located at 500 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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