Paesano's

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Has anyone eaten at this new Italian restaurant on 44?

[JSR22]

I have several times. I really like the pizza. I order it thin and crispy.

[splashes]

excellent excellent everything we ordered has been great

[karostay]

Loved it all 3 times

[Pinball wizard]

I personally like Sammy's on 301 better!

[JoMar]

Love Pisano's, wasn't impressed with Sammy's so since food is individual taste, taking recommendations here can be misleading.

[asianthree]

We liked the pizza, very busy even in off season

[REDCART]

We’ve been to Piesano’s at least six times, and have always enjoyed the food. We used to drive to Pi’s on Broadway in Ocala for their pizza and craft beers, but there’s no need to drive so far anymore. Piesanos has an excellent IPA on draft. I think it’s called Swamp Head Big Nose IPA.

[Yung Dum]

I'm a picky pizza eater from N.Y. This was by far the best I've had in Florida. It ranks with the best of N.Y. pizza.

[bandsdavis]

A number of times either in the restaurant or using take out. Very good each time. We also like Sammy's on 301.

[talktome]

Paesanos very good pizza.

Sammys just ok. (In my opinion)

[GaryKoca]

Paesanos is very good. Been there three times and always good. Spaghetti and lasagna are particularly tasty. Did not care for the pizza, BUT we had it delivered to a group event with 100 people, so that may have been an exception. Only problem is that it is very crowded and you may have to wait 30 minutes or more at peak times.

[Annie66]

Been there twice. Another New Yorker used to great pizza. Both times the pizza was okay, but nothing to write home about.

[dlebuis]

We love Piesanos. Gluten free and cauliflower crust are very good. Husband had calzone last time. It was huge and he thought it was great. Would definitely recommend them.

[dmarti1973]

Loved the pizza, but a bit pricey. I also enjoyed a calzone. Have had other items as well, but was not impressed with any of them. I have heard other say they loved the pizza, but not other menu items.

[alanmcdonald]

Have been there several times really enjoy the pizza and the rolls with dipping sauce. Get there before 4:30 or you are in for a long wait.

[800boss]

Their Chicken Marsala over sautéed spinach rather than pasta is incredible

[jarodrig]

We’ve been there several times and would agree with the other comments...... very good !

[merrymini]

The best pizza down here that I have had. I come from the NJ area and that pizza is hard to beat.

[Ppatridge]

Yes, love their pizza!

[Charlie.hanf]

As a New Yorker, I find Piesano's is the best pizza in the area. Others, such as Sammy's, Roberto's, and Francesco, are good. (I haven't tried NYPD pizza.) We now take our NY area visitors to Piesano's and they usually have the same reaction - very, very good. I especially like the choice of several types of pepperoni. It is a bit pricey, but NY pizza is not as checp as it used to be. (I remember 25 cent slices!)

I have also tried the lasagna and it, too, is good. Neighbors have had spaghetti and meatballs and they thought they were excellent.

[cathy34787]

Love it there. The chicken piccata is my favorite.

[rsalisbu]

Fantastic

[Fredman]

Had a calzone there. It was huge and delicious:icon_wink:

[davem4616]

not a fan of their pizza...tomato sauce didn't seem to have any taste to it at all. Maybe whoever made the sauce that day left out the seasonings....haven't been back since. Francesco's on 441 has a nice brick oven pizza.

[Spoiler]

We love the place... good to eat in or get take out from there.

[Bill1701]

Their pizza is OK, not great. It is certainly not NY style street pizza. I prefer Flipper's with Giovanni's second. Sammy's on 301 is also just OK.

[tophcfa]

We love Piesanos. Gluten free and cauliflower crust are very good. Husband had calzone last time. It was huge and he thought it was great. Would definitely recommend them.

Really, cauliflower crust. I love pizza but hate carbs, would love to try it. Is it golf cart accessible or do they deliver?

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Agree. Try the place yourself, and then decide if you want to go back

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Sure drive your cart up and yell out your order

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Really, cauliflower crust. I love pizza but hate carbs, would love to try it. Is it golf cart accessible or do they deliver?

I also try to stay away from carbs. But every time I try one of these cauliflower substitutes, it tastes like cauliflower.

[PennBF]

Another New Yorker checking in. This was as close to NY Italian as we have tasted in
Florida. Would always go back.:clap2:

[RedChariot]

All of you that love it, I have a question. Do they offer both thin crust and traditional crust? Which do you order?? Especially interested in the NY/NJ crowd that have the best pizza in the country.

[JSR22]

All of you that love it, I have a question. Do they offer both thin crust and traditional crust? Which do you order?? Especially interested in the NY/NJ crowd that have the best pizza in the country.

I am from NJ and order the pizza thin and crispy. It's the best pizza I have had in the area.

[tophcfa]

Does anyone know if they deliver, and if so do they deliver to all the Villages (north of 466) or just in the Lake Deaton area? I googled them and they don't appear to have a website, just a facebook page and I don't do facebook.

[photo1902]

does anyone know if they deliver, and if so do they deliver to all the villages (north of 466) or just in the lake deaton area? I googled them and they don't appear to have a website, just a facebook page and i don't do facebook.

(352) 350-7360

[bandsdavis]

Does anyone know if they deliver, and if so do they deliver to all the Villages (north of 466) or just in the Lake Deaton area? I googled them and they don't appear to have a website, just a facebook page and I don't do facebook.

Here's a link to their webpage locations site. Looks like the Villages ocation only has carry out, not delivery.

Locations - Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza in Gainesville Florida (https://piesanostogo.com/locations.html)

[EnglishJW]

We're another couple from NJ. We too think Piesanos has the best pizza we've had in Florida.

[Lizziemay]

You hAve to try Bellveiw Pizza before you declare this the best !

[REDCART]

You hAve to try Bellveiw Pizza before you declare this the best !

The crust at Belleview Pizza is paper thin and brittle, and does not come close to Piesano’s. It’s ok but Bravos, Flippers and Piesano’s are the best in this area. Stavros, Belleview and Takis are just ok IMHO. But like art, it’s an individual taste. People rave about NY and NJ pizza. True, some of it is excellent but certainly not all of it. The best was from Mezza Luna on Arthur Ave in the Bronx.

[DonH57]

Enjoyed Piesanos. Had the meatlover's calzone. The thing was the size of a football. had to take half home.:coolsmiley:

[xcaligirl]

we had a horrible pizza at Sammy Jo's... not the first but the last! Taste is different for everyone but I know i don't like Sammy Jo's at all.. I will try Paesano's

[Chatbrat]

Can't believe people consider Flippers equal to a NY or NJ pizza --ya gotta have lost ya taste buds

[REDCART]

Can't believe people consider Flippers equal to a NY or NJ pizza --ya gotta have lost ya taste buds

I’m a native New Yorker, worked in Midtown and lower Manhattan for almost 40 years. As I’ve said earlier, not all NY and NJ pizza is outstanding. In many instances Albanians have assumed ownership of pizza shops and many have cut corners to stay in business and pay NYC’s exorbitant rents. Maybe Flippers et al can’t compare with the Northeast’s best pizza but they’re the best in this area. Let’s also not overlook New Haven CT, Providence RI, and Boston. They also have excellent pizza and Italian food that you can’t find in this area.

[JoMar]

I’m a native New Yorker, worked in Midtown and lower Manhattan for almost 40 years. As I’ve said earlier, not all NY and NJ pizza is outstanding. In many instances Albanians have assumed ownership of pizza shops and many have cut corners to stay in business and pay NYC’s exorbitant rents. Maybe Flippers et al can’t compare with the Northeast’s best pizza but they’re the best in this area. Let’s also not overlook New Haven CT, Providence RI, and Boston. They also have excellent pizza and Italian food that you can’t find in this area.

Have never had a problem getting into Flippers, always have open seating. Always stand in line at Bellview and lately, Pizano's. As stated by others, it's all individual taste but evidently for many, Flippers is not at the top of peoples choice.

[EnglishJW]

Can't believe people consider Flippers equal to a NY or NJ pizza --ya gotta have lost ya taste buds

We go to Flippers for their salads.

[DAIII]

FYI - Flippers delivers (I'm in McClure) you have to call them the online system doesn't show delivery.

[Kerry Azz]

Well I decided to give Piesanos pizza a try today, I was pleasantly surprised I ordered the thin crust well done Napoletana pizza being a previous pizza restaurant owner and from Boston I’m a bit fussy and Jane tried most pizza in and around the villages. Skip the rest and try the best the pizza was awesome. Unfortunately it’s a ride from De La Vista but worth the trip.

[Dkeith]

Have you tried Naple's in Leesburg? Authentic New York style pizza. Delish!