Friday, January 30, 2026

Pastoral ARTisan Pizza + Kitchen + Bar in Boston's Fort Point Is Closing

A neighborhood restaurant near the Boston waterfront that is known in part for its wood-fired pizza is shutting down.

According to a source, Pastoral ARTisan Pizza + Kitchen + Bar in Fort Point is closing after business hours today, with Kobie Ali of the Congress Street spot saying the following in a Facebook post:

This is tough. I have never worked at a place I love more than Pastoral - ARTisan Pizza, Kitchen & Bar! Come hang for one last slice [today]!

Pastoral first opened in 2013, offering Neapolitan pizza along with pasta dishes and other Italian and Mediterranean options.

The address for Pastoral is 345 Congress Street, Boston, MA, 02210. Its website can be found at https://pastoralfortpoint.com/

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