Bertucci's may not recreate a North End-like atmosphere, but its convenient location and creative, top-notch brick-oven pizzas are nothing to scoff at. To attempt authenticity, try a large neapolitan thin-crust pizza ($18, good for 2 or 3 people; fight over the olive) or sample one of the many savory, generous pasta or meat entrees. The daily express lunch (11am-3pm) is a good way to get just as much quality (as well as free salad) for much less of your time and money (all entrees $8). Finally, a word about the hot rolls that come with meals: everyone loves them. The wait can be long—especially on weekend nights—call ahead to put your name on the list. Additional locations in Boston and along the east coast. Entrees $8-18. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

When a standard slice of pie just won't cut it, your best (and only) bet for deep dish pizza in the square is Uno's. With classic American comfort food at great prices, lots of creative frozen options, and a full-service bar downstairs featuring over 24 beers on tap, it's no wonder that Uno's is a favorite late-night hangout among the college crowd. Competitive Harvardians can battle for prizes during Su Trivia Nights (8-10pm), for sore throats at M karaoke (8:30pm-12:30am), or for obesity during all-you-can-eat Tu (including pizza, pasta, and salad for only $8). Entrees $8-16. Crimson Cash accepted, so your parents will never know that you're buying booze instead of books. Other locations in Porter Square, Boston, and Allston. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

You can satisfy shopping munchies just above Ben and Jerry's with run-of-the-mill chain store pizza that aspires toward the creative and upscale. Pizzas range from basic cheese ($2) to thick Sicilian slices loaded with everything from pesto chicken and goat cheese to beef taco and nacho ($2.75+). While pre-fab slices often taste like they're reheated, Crazy Dough also encourages you to create your own “insane pizza” (toppings $1 each) or bring home a fresh pie ($11-17). This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Veggie Planet is good for you, politically correct, and delicious into the bargain. Located in Club Passim, this small restaurant has an upbeat bohemian-meets-treehugger feel and a waitstaff to match. When things get busy in the club, service can be a little slow, but the creative, extremely tasty vegetarian food redeems all. The pizzas (half $6, full $10-11) are made on an irregular, robust dough, or can be served on rice as an alternative. All feature premium ingredients like portobella mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil. Named for the owner's pizza-loving cat, the “Lunch/Dinner for Henry” is a heavenly combination of butternut squash, caramelized onions, and goat cheese. Vegans can also request tofu cheeses and milk-free ingredients. Follow up your meal with one of the unpretentious, homey desserts, which change regularly and are posted on the chalkboard. Live music from the club next door accompanies Sunday brunch (11am-3pm), which serves old favorites like pecan sticky buns and waffles ($7). Takeout is available, but the pizza dough is best fresh from the oven and it would be a crime to let it get cold and soggy en route. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Redline fills the niche between Grendel's (friendly and lowkey) and Noir (expensive poseur). The bar is sophisticated in an unthreatening way, and drinks are remarkably reasonable, topping out at $8 for premium cocktails. Generous martinis are a very decent $7. Redline is usually crowded at night, especially after 1, when it picks up barflys from other local establishments. Despite its size, Redline has room both for lounge lizards and a small dancefloor complete with weekend DJs. Crowds notwithstanding, table service is quick and friendly, so grab a back table if you can. The kitchen specializes in fast, low-prep grill and pasta dishes at the same price point as other Harvard Square establishments attempting to win the sophisticated crowd. Lunch is usually less than $10, and dinner is pricier (appetizers $6-12, entrees $13-20, desserts $7-10). The substantial meat or pasta dishes are a pleasant surprise, proving that this bar and restaurant can indeed both fill your stomach with meat and potatoes and satisfy your jones for drinks and dancing. Sister establishment to Grafton Street and Temple Bar.

Long known for its eclectic mix of funky shops and cafes, not to mention being the home to one of the world's most prestigious universities, Harvard Square is now serving up the smartest pies in Boston. With loads of toppings to choose from, any combination is just the answer to any meal equation, whether grabbing a slice on the run or feeding friends on a night in. And for those who just like to satisfy a craving, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that nothing beats a great pizza.
Delivery service available until 30 minutes prior to closing. Minimum order of $10. A 15% gratuity charge will be applied to orders more than $100. Free Delivery to Harvard, Porter, Central and Innman Squares.

Despite prices that seem to rise each semester, Noch's is known for thick, crispy Sicilian pizza ($2.25 per slice, 2 for $3.95), extremely friendly service, and steak and cheese subs (subs $5.25-7.50). The cheeseburger sub is also a favorite. Nochs faithfully provides River House residents with the perfect procrastination food run destination. All subs include choice of lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, hot pepper, and mayonnaise. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Though Cambridge, 1 is in the heart of the Square, it's somehow off the Harvard-student radar. Instead of hitting Border Café yet again, show off your savvy and try this classy dinner-and-drinks spot. The building was once a fire station (hence the name), but these days the only fires are in the kitchen, underneath Cambridge, 1's famous grilled thin-crust pizzas. Toppings include fontina, grilled chicken, manchego, cilantro oil, baby arugula, and even Maine lobster. Sadly, Cambridge, 1 holds only a beer and wine license, so boozin' is pretty basic. Pizzas: half $6-13; whole $11-15. Salads $5-9. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

No longer the home of Tommy's House of Pizza, Unique Pizza offers a unique touch to Harvard Square's pizza and sub shops. Although it can't compete with Pinocchio's, Unique's menu boasts of over 50 items to choose from. Whether you want a slice, sub, sandwich, salad or "Spicy Waffle Fries," Unique's menu has it all. The food is good, not great, and many late-night-pizza-getters often say "It's a nice break from Noch's." New renovations and the quality of the food out do the old Tommy's. Prices are a little steep with cheese slice ($2.62), large cheese ($12.08), Italian sub (14" $9.19 and 7" $6.04), but location convenience for surrounding Houses make it worth the few extra quarters. Delivery offered. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Once patrons make it past the hordes or Cambridge Rindge & Latin kids and construction workers, the food at Angelo’s Pizza is quite good … and cheap. Outside of Harvard Square on Broadway, this hidden haunt deviates from the typical hole-in-the-wall pizza dive with its whole-wheat crust and its cheese fries with mozzarella baked on top. Their bacon cheeseburger and steak bomb sub is greasy lunch-time food at its best.