Allston earned the moniker "Rock City" for its vibrant live music scene, but Rock City Pizza is hoping to change the meaning of that phrase. Here, the nickname refers to a lineup of pizza toppings that includes onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. That's the classic "Rock City" order, but the rest of the restaurant's set list delves into more inventive territories.

For example, the Steak Bomb pizza puts shaved steak over melted cheese, while the Buffalo Chicken trades tomato sauce for buffalo sauce. Beyond these pies, Rock City Pizza doles out cold and hot Italian subs along with burgers and pasta such as ziti alfredo with chicken and broccoli. The menu presents ample options for entrees, but there's only one way to go for dessert: a plate of fried dough.