Barstool's Dave Portnoy Reviews 7 Massachusetts Pizzas in January 2026

The pizza reviewer visited several bar pie spots across the state to kick off the new year.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy continued his ongoing quest to review pizza places across the country, this time focusing on 7 different Massachusetts pizzerias in January 2026. Portnoy, who has reviewed over 2,000 pizza spots since starting his "One Bite" series 13 years ago, shared his thoughts on a variety of bar pies and other styles during his latest New England tour.

Why it matters

Portnoy's pizza reviews have become a cultural phenomenon, with his opinions carrying significant weight in the restaurant industry. His visits to Massachusetts pizza places highlight the diversity of styles found in the region and his continued influence as a leading voice on all things pizza.

The details

Portnoy kicked off the new year by reviewing Tony's House of Pizza in Quincy, Massachusetts, where he scored a 6.3 out of 10 on a single slice. He then went on to review 6 other Massachusetts pizza spots, with most appearing to be bar pies. While Portnoy is a fan of New Haven-style pizza, he has an appreciation for the various regional styles found across the country.

  • Portnoy reviewed Tony's House of Pizza in Quincy, Massachusetts on January 6, 2026.
  • Portnoy shared reviews of 6 other Massachusetts pizza places throughout January 2026.

The players

Dave Portnoy

The founder of Barstool Sports and host of the popular "One Bite" pizza review series, which has featured over 2,000 pizza places across the country.

Tony's House of Pizza

A pizzeria located in Quincy, Massachusetts that offers a variety of menu items beyond just pizza.

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What they’re saying

“They quite literally had everything on the menu.”

— Dave Portnoy (koolam.com)

What’s next

Portnoy is expected to continue his pizza review tour across New England in the coming months, potentially visiting more Massachusetts pizza spots as well as expanding to other states in the region.

The takeaway

Dave Portnoy's ongoing pizza review series has cemented his status as a leading voice on all things pizza, with his opinions carrying significant weight in the restaurant industry. His latest tour of Massachusetts pizza places highlights the diverse array of regional styles found across the state and the continued interest in his reviews from fans nationwide.