BEST PIZZA in town!!

[pastored]

About two months ago we discovered Bella Pizzeria in Lady Lake.

I havn't had pizza or hot sandwiches this good since leaving Chicago in 1993.

They are located at 132 S. U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake - @ Lady Lake Plaza.

The owner and head cook is a great guy named Dave. He is also a music minister over at New Song Church in Lady Lake. Tell him that Pastor Ed from Village of Grace sent you over!!

[Happinow]

Will have to try. We ate at Bravo pizza on Saturday night and it wasn't our favorite. It tasted like those Chef Boy R D pizzas you put together yourself in the box. Do they still make them????

[graciegirl]

Everyone comes from the town that makes the best pizza. Your pizza is not my pizza and my pizza is not hers or his.

I miss my Cincinnati pizza. sob.

[swimdawg]

Everyone comes from the town that makes the best pizza. Your pizza is not my pizza and my pizza is not hers or his.

I miss my Cincinnati pizza. sob.

Tonite I went with two wonderful friends....hello Bill & Brillo....to Mallory CC. We 3 had pizza.

It was NOT Buffalo pizza.....but it was VERY VERY good. I'd give it a 5-star Villages rating.

Buffalo pizza is a different breed....and it a MUST that wings be served with Buffalo pizza.....

....but no need to add Beef on Weck....until the next meal. :)

[angiefox10]

As long as we're talking about pizza!!!

I think Chicago Style Pizza it the BEST! :a040:
That being said, I'm sure my hubby will want to check out all the pizza places in TV when we get there just to be sure!

[ijusluvit]

Tonite I went with two wonderful friends....hello Bill & Brillo....to Mallory CC. We 3 had pizza.

It was NOT Buffalo pizza.....but it was VERY VERY good. I'd give it a 5-star Villages rating.

Buffalo pizza is a different breed....and it a MUST that wings be served with Buffalo pizza.....

....but no need to add Beef on Weck....until the next meal. :)

Swimdawg,

You are a person of exquisite, unquestioned taste!
:bigbow:

[momesu]

Will have to try. We ate at Bravo pizza on Saturday night and it wasn't our favorite. It tasted like those Chef Boy R D pizzas you put together yourself in the box. Do they still make them????

Sadly I think so yes......
Suzanne

[momesu]

Everyone comes from the town that makes the best pizza. Your pizza is not my pizza and my pizza is not hers or his.

I miss my Cincinnati pizza. sob.

I miss my pizza from East Lansing.....its been over 35 years, but there was a wonderful pizza we got in a small pizza parlor that was the best! It's all in the crust!

I love GOOD pizza!

Suzanne

PS Swimdawg it was great meeting and getting to know you this morning!

[swimdawg]

Swimdawg,

You are a person of exquisite, unquestioned taste!
:bigbow:

Gee whiz....if I didn't already give that darn Swimdawg Post of the Day Award to myself.....I would have given it to you!!!!

And we Buffalo people are ever so humble!

(and a little fun, too)

[Tweety Bird]

The BEST pizza thus far in The Villages is Toscani's. IMHO :clap2:

[Bonny]

I miss my pizza from East Lansing.....its been over 35 years, but there was a wonderful pizza we got in a small pizza parlor that was the best! It's all in the crust!

I love GOOD pizza!

Suzanne

PS Swimdawg it was great meeting and getting to know you this morning!

I miss all my Michigan pizza !! :cry:

[momesu]

I miss all my Michigan pizza !! :cry:

:agree:

[ijusluvit]

Honorable Swimdawg,

It's bad enough the other posters haven't had the necessary experience to decide about the best pizza.

But I think you really confused them by mentioning Buffalo wings.

They haven't had them either.

(And let's leave the Beef on Weck till later)

[hedoman]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;455957]Everyone comes from the town that makes the best pizza. Your pizza is not my pizza and my pizza is not hers or his.


Well said.

That being the case we have what we have and all we can do is find the best "substitute". For us "Frogs" it is harder because we can't go "home" and back to our favorite pizza place.

Pauly's was "our" fav but with them not around Giavani's has become a good sub.

[momesu]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;455957]Everyone comes from the town that makes the best pizza. Your pizza is not my pizza and my pizza is not hers or his.


Well said.

That being the case we have what we have and all we can do is find the best "substitute". For us "Frogs" it is harder because we can't go "home" and back to our favorite pizza place.

Pauly's was "our" fav but with them not around Giavani's has become a good sub.

I keep hearing about Giavani's. Guess I'm going to have to try it some time....

Suzanne

[Uptown Girl]

About two months ago we discovered Bella Pizzeria in Lady Lake.

I havn't had pizza or hot sandwiches this good since leaving Chicago in 1993.

They are located at 132 S. U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake - @ Lady Lake Plaza.

The owner and head cook is a great guy named Dave. He is also a music minister over at New Song Church in Lady Lake. Tell him that Pastor Ed from Village of Grace sent you over!!

Being a Chicago native, your recommendation piques my interest! So, we'll give it a try.... I'll let you know what we think! Of course, there are different kinds of 'Chicago Style' pizza, depending on the neighborhood, but you already know that!
And by the way, :wave: Welcome to TOTV, Pastor!

[Bill32]

We tried Giavani's pizza once and weren't impressed, Mallory is closer and very good. I will say Giavani's Linguine and red clam sauce is one of the best I've had anywhere. Also their penne Giavani is outstanding. My wife loves their lasagna,

[zcaveman]

Everyone comes from the town that makes the best pizza. Your pizza is not my pizza and my pizza is not hers or his.

I have to agree. When I left Jax Fl back in the 70s and moved to New Jersey, I could not find a pizza to my liking. Eventually I got to like the one in the local town. When I moved here I was back in the same boat. I liked Snappy's but Pauly's was better. Toscani's is my choice right now.

[TommyT]

When I left Jax Fl back in the 70s

By chance do you remember Patty's Pizza on Beach Blvd from the 60's and 70's ???

I do and have never been able to find anything Italian even close to the taste... I don't know what ever happened to them as we moved from Jax in 1968.

[JoeC1947]

I make a better pizza on my grill with a pizza stone than any place around here.
It's all in the heat and my home made dough. Cane Garden is a close second.

[Happinow]

Tonite I went with two wonderful friends....hello Bill & Brillo....to Mallory CC. We 3 had pizza.

It was NOT Buffalo pizza.....but it was VERY VERY good. I'd give it a 5-star Villages rating.

Buffalo pizza is a different breed....and it a MUST that wings be served with Buffalo pizza.....

....but no need to add Beef on Weck....until the next meal. :)

Did you say beef on weck??? That was my absolute favorite when I went to Buffalo! I wonder if they would deliver to TV??

[momesu]

I make a better pizza on my grill with a pizza stone than any place around here.
It's all in the heat and my home made dough. Cane Garden is a close second.

Do you take reservations or offer carry out??????

Suzanne

[hedoman]

Did you say beef on weck??? That was my absolute favorite when I went to Buffalo! I wonder if they would deliver to TV??

They actually have B on W at Margueritaville (sp) in SS. I had it but again it was the same as some trying to make a "Philly" cheesesteak outside of Philly. Nice try and close your eyes it may bring back some of the flavors.....

[zcaveman]

By chance do you remember Patty's Pizza on Beach Blvd from the 60's and 70's ???

I do and have never been able to find anything Italian even close to the taste... I don't know what ever happened to them as we moved from Jax in 1968.

According to a friend still in Jax, "Patti's was a family restaurant that I think their location just sort of went bad on them and they closed it up. At the time said they might reopen somewhere else but never did. It was a good place."

I liked the place myself.

[swimdawg]

Touch of Italy in Tonawanda, NY. Great pizza....great wings.

Beef on weck...Eckls in Orchard Park, NY

[JoeC1947]

Do you take reservations or offer carry out??????

Suzanne

No.....It's a labor of love that anyone could do if they enjoy cooking as much as I do! Stretch the dough real thin, get the stone to ~450 degrees (I use a inferred laser thermometer) and go light on the toppings. Too many moist toppings will make the crust soggy. My Greek pizza is the best!

[brostholder]

Gaby's Pizza on Hillside Avenue in Hollis, Queens. Voted the best pizza in New York on the Rachel Ray show. I was lucky in that my dad's drugstore was right next door. Sorry to get off topic, but just had to defend NY pizza!

[ceejay]

Buffalo pizza is a different breed....and it a MUST that wings be served with Buffalo pizza..... :)

You're right...it's called PIZZANWINGS!!! :mmmm: with double cheese and double pepperoni:mmmm:

I don't think I ever ordered just a pizza!

Buffalo's world famous question?

"What are you having for dinner?"

PIZZANWINGS!!!

I wish!:cryin2:

Beef on weck...Eckls in Orchard Park, NY

AMEN

Have you ever tried Schwabl's in West Seneca, NY...my hometown!

[joannej]

About two months ago we discovered Bella Pizzeria in Lady Lake.

I havn't had pizza or hot sandwiches this good since leaving Chicago in 1993.

They are located at 132 S. U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake - @ Lady Lake Plaza.

The owner and head cook is a great guy named Dave. He is also a music minister over at New Song Church in Lady Lake. Tell him that Pastor Ed from Village of Grace sent you over!!
________________________
We discovered Bella through a Groupon offer and their pizza is very good. I believe they make their own sauce. There are also coupons for Bella in the little coupon book and also on their website (goggle: Bella Lady Lake FL)

[CaliforniaGirl]

Will be sure to give Bella's a try.

Have lived in 6 states and traveled 40 more...best pizza I've ever had was at Everybody's Pizza in Atlanta (across from Emory U.) Nothing has ever compared. Long lines, very much worth the wait...and you'll have new friends before you leave.

[Sally Jo]

zcaveman and tommyt---We would drive miles out of our way to go to Patti's. The last time we kept driving in circles trying to find it. Finely gave up and assumed they had closed. This was years ago.

[KittyKat]

Alright. I've been waiting for someone to ask what the heck this is so this Ohio girl will ask--what the heck is this???

I miss the chain "East of Chicago" pizza we had in Ohio. :mmmm:

[chuckinca]

Alright. I've been waiting for someone to ask what the heck this is so this Ohio girl will ask--what the heck is this???



Beef on weck sandwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_on_weck)

Never had one but it sure looks good!

But I'll take a Chicago Italian Beef with sweet peppers ! (and not the ones sold at the joint that closed next to Katie Belles)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef


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[Uptown Girl]

Upon arriving, we discovered Bella's is take-out, delivery and catering. Not an eat-in restaurant.

So, we ordered a traditional crust sausage pizza and a salad, waited in the car and brought it home.

Menu has quite a few choices besides pizza, the people were very nice and what we ordered was made fresh. The place was clean and we thought the prices very reasonable.

For pizza, you can choose from 3 kinds of crust, 5 different sauces & cheeses and a myriad of meats, fruits and fresh vegetables.

We may try one again sometime. Gonna explore some more.

[Joyce Winterroth]

Does anyone else wish UNO Pizza would move into the area. Granted it is not the typical pizza, but it sure is GOOD !!!!

[aln]

As long as we're talking about pizza!!!

I think Chicago Style Pizza it the BEST! :a040:
That being said, I'm sure my hubby will want to check out all the pizza places in TV when we get there just to be sure!


Angiefox.... I am from Milwaukee and I too miss the areas pizza.

Two different people have recently told me that there's a place in Spring Hill called Guido's run by a guy from the Racine/Kenosha area that make the closest thing to that style of pizza around.

Guido's Pizza Cafe - Spring Hill, Florida - Yahoo! Travel (http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-31383981R-guidos_pizza_cafe-i)

[marianne237]

has anyone tried the Chicago deep dish at Legends Cafe?

[graciegirl]

This is for the folks who say I have rose colored glasses.

There isn't any La Rosa's Pizza or Donato's Pizza in this area. And because of that, there isn't any ANY excellent Pizza in these parts, i.e. The Villages, Lower Paradise, my home town, does not have excellent Pizza!!!!!!

Excellent Pizza is like the Pizza from your home town.

Now I am going to talk about another local sandwich I would like to try.

Beef on weck sandwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_on_weck)

All of you Buffaloanians rave about this. I can't find a Kimmelweck roll, which I have figured out is a "bun" with kosher salt and caraway seeds on it. So I may have to bake one, unless one of you is gonna fly one in for me.

Swimdawg???? You have a little container to carry on the plane???

Gracie, avidly learning regional American favorites and dialects.

The pork roll sandwich last week was yummy!

[Taltarzac725]

Beef on weck sandwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_on_weck)

Never had one but it sure looks good!

But I'll take a Chicago Italian Beef with sweet peppers ! (and not the ones sold at the joint that closed next to Katie Belles)

Italian beef - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_beef)


.

That Beef on weck sandwich looks good. Never heard of it before.

Agree with you about the place that was next to Katie Belles. Their Italian beef was just OK. We got it once and that was it. Their pizza was better.

[swimdawg]

This is for the folks who say I have rose colored glasses.

There isn't any La Rosa's Pizza or Donato's Pizza in this area. And because of that, there isn't any ANY excellent Pizza in these parts, i.e. The Villages, Lower Paradise, my home town, does not have excellent Pizza!!!!!!

Excellent Pizza is like the Pizza from your home town.

Now I am going to talk about another local sandwich I would like to try.

Beef on weck sandwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_on_weck)

All of you Buffaloanians rave about this. I can't find a Kimmelweck roll, which I have figured out is a "bun" with kosher salt and caraway seeds on it. So I may have to bake one, unless one of you is gonna fly one in for me.

Swimdawg???? You have a little container to carry on the plane???

Gracie, avidly learning regional American favorites and dialects.

The pork roll sandwich last week was yummy!

March trip...no room. April trip....get the roast beef & horseradish ready....and warm up those taste buds! :icon_hungry:

[gatherer47]

If I could only get an Augustine's Pizza from my hometown of New Castle,Pa,I'd be in heaven.Not to mention,two hot dogs with everything from M and P's Coney Island Restaurant.Or some wings from Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon,Pa.[Yes,I know they have a branch in Clearwater.]

[Here2Stay]

Sorry I had to post, and the best pizza: and only pizza: is REAL NEW YORK PIZZA, the kind that you can fold over and allow the grease from the cheese drip down your arm.....and served on a paper plate....that's real pizza folks! And NO I am not from New York....just know GOOD pizza!

[ladydoc]

Being a Chicago native, your recommendation piques my interest! So, we'll give it a try.... I'll let you know what we think! Of course, there are different kinds of 'Chicago Style' pizza, depending on the neighborhood, but you already know that!
And by the way, :wave: Welcome to TOTV, Pastor!

Grandfather's pizza was the best!

[SALYBOW]

Nope, Gracie is correct. Cincinnati has many good pizza brands, but IMHO, La Rosa's is best.

[CFrance]

Sorry I had to post, and the best pizza: and only pizza: is REAL NEW YORK PIZZA, the kind that you can fold over and allow the grease from the cheese drip down your arm.....and served on a paper plate....that's real pizza folks! And NO I am not from New York....just know GOOD pizza!

Here2stay, bravo. We've lived in 8 states, and NY/NJ pizza is the best ever. I think because mostly it's from small independent shops, as opposed to chains. The folding... the dripping... the exact correct ratio of sauce to cheese. I'm having a meltdown just thinking about it. And so many of the little places, you can walk in and buy by the slice. Ohhhhh.... (sob)

[Shirleevee]

Here2stay, bravo. We've lived in 8 states, and NY/NJ pizza is the best ever. I think because mostly it's from small independent shops, as opposed to chains. The folding... the dripping... the exact correct ratio of sauce to cheese. I'm having a meltdown just thinking about it. And so many of the little places, you can walk in and buy by the slice. Ohhhhh.... (sob)

I agree!

Out of TV, on 441 S. try TJ"s not much seating, but the pizza is so far the best since leaving NY.......:pepper2:

[PaPaLarry]

I think everyone has different tastes for Pizza. We love going to "Belleview Pizza". Seems to be always crowded though, but line moves fast. Closed on Mondays, AND they only take cash!!! Happy Eating, no matter where you like your Pizza

[joycenemetz]

We finally found pizza "close" to back home - Old Forge, PA - Pizza Capitol of the World! LOL!! CiCi's deep dish pizza.

[PaPaLarry]

Was this Thread about the "Best" Pizza in The Villages, or "Ouside" The Villages (but still close) OR from out of state??? I think all of the above!!!:pepper2::icon_hungry::a040::wave::loco:

[faithfulfrank]

I agree!

Out of TV, on 441 S. try TJ"s not much seating, but the pizza is so far the best since leaving NY.......:pepper2:

I wondered about that place...I'll have to try it.

We are from western NY.....Batavia had the best Beef On Weck's
at the Pok-A-Dot....still there for over 50 years. I'm told that Publix can make Kimmilweck rolls but you have to ask for them....

I'm still searching for a good pizza down here....I've been baking my own lately.

Frank

[hedoman]

I wondered about that place...I'll have to try it.

We are from western NY.....Batavia had the best Beef On Weck's
at the Pok-A-Dot....still there for over 50 years. I'm told that Publix can make Kimmilweck rolls but you have to ask for them....

I'm still searching for a good pizza down here....I've been baking my own lately.

Frank

Is Bocce"s Club Pizza still there?

[Bill32]

Talk about different tastes............my wife and I found Bellview Pizza to be the worst! So there you go,different tastes ;)

[Aloha]

Flipper's Pizza is scheduled to open in Spanish Springs in May.
Here is their website:

Florida Pizza, Best pizza restaurants Orlando Florida, Pizza franchises, Online pizza order (http://flipperspizzeria.com/)

[skyguy79]

We had Toscani's pizza w/mushrooms yesterday and it was absolutely delicious. What's nice is that they deliver from their location in the Mulberry Grove Plaza and do so all the way down to our location at Hadley and probably below 466A as well. I asked for a menu on this delivery and was surprised at the extent of the foods and optional choices available. Additionally their home made Italian sausage was quite enjoyable. I'll have to try it in their subs in the future! Even the woman on the phone was surprisingly pleasant when I called to make the order. Try it and IMHO, if you don't like it, you don't like pizza!
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[swimdawg]

Is Bocce"s Club Pizza still there?

Absolutely! One still on Bailey ....and another on Hopkins Rd. in Amherst. Haven't had Bocce's in awhile......great pizza! :icon_hungry: :mmmm:

[Uptown Girl]

Maybe it's just me, but does anyone else think the pizzas here are cooked enough? I'm not talking about the crust, but the toppings.
They seem to be warmed, but not cooked. Makes 'em soupy, not chewy.

My ideal pizza has the toppings layered on the sauced pie and the cheese sprinkled last... on top.... then cooked JUST until the cheese begins to show golden bubbles on the surface. THEN it's done.... and the crust is cooked, BUT still bendable underneath... not hard like a board.

My Jersey born Italian neighbor girlfriend laughed and says she would consider that a burnt pizza. Zat true out there?????

[faithfulfrank]

Is Bocce"s Club Pizza still there?

Hedoman,
Sorry for my delayed response......I "retired" last week and am now back working full time again....
I'm glad someone else answered your question, as I did not know the answer. I'm from Batavia, city of 15,000 people with over 20 pizza places.....big Italian population.

So....on a related topic, what do folks like on their pizza? We like pepperoni, sausage and green olives and lots of cheese. Pineapple is also good for a change sometimes.

Frank

[RichieB]

So....on a related topic, what do folks like on their pizza?

If you can find a pizzeria that will grind the sausage, try a sausage and onion pie.

Another one of my recent favorites is eggplant and mushrooms.

I keep trying different combos.

[cappyjon431]

So....on a related topic, what do folks like on their pizza? We like pepperoni, sausage and green olives and lots of cheese. Pineapple is also good for a change sometimes.

Frank

My personal favorite is a Mediterranean pizza that I make at home (haven't really found a place around TV yet that compares). My version has feta cheese (sometimes I substitute goat cheese), artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, sauteed spinach, mushrooms, and Cavendar's Greek seasoning. Dang, now I'm hungry.

[CFrance]

Hedoman,
Sorry for my delayed response......I "retired" last week and am now back working full time again....
I'm glad someone else answered your question, as I did not know the answer. I'm from Batavia, city of 15,000 people with over 20 pizza places.....big Italian population.

So....on a related topic, what do folks like on their pizza? We like pepperoni, sausage and green olives and lots of cheese. Pineapple is also good for a change sometimes.

Frank

I'll probably be booed out of the forum for this, but my favorite pizza is plain cheese with anchovies.:thumbup:

[Schaumburger]

CappyJon's mediterranean pizza sounds great... I love pepperoni, Canadian bacon, black olives, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese, feta cheese, spinach. My favorite pizza...Lou Malnati's (Chicago area chain) "Lou" pizza -- it is to die for. The Lou is a deep dish pizza: fresh spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes covered with a blend of mozzarella, romano and cheddar cheese. And if you are observing meatless Fridays in Lent, you can still eat a Lou pizza without feeling guilty! Yum yum!I

[zcaveman]

Anyone see the article in the Parade magazine in today's Daily Sun and/or Orlando Sentinel where they picks the country's best pizza pies?

Are your favorite places on the list?

Z

[Shirleevee]

Anyone see the article in the Parade magazine in today's Daily Sun and/or Orlando Sentinel where they picks the country's best pizza pies?

Are your favorite places on the list?

Z

Yes, however, most interesting to me was the REAL PIZZA MARGHERITA......I wish all TV restaurants would read the recipe. Anytime we order the above, it comes with raw sliced tomatoes....yuck!

[golfnut]

I love Papa Johns, yes it's a chain, but it has great sauce and dough...gn

[bluedog103]

Here2stay, bravo. We've lived in 8 states, and NY/NJ pizza is the best ever. I think because mostly it's from small independent shops, as opposed to chains. The folding... the dripping... the exact correct ratio of sauce to cheese. I'm having a meltdown just thinking about it. And so many of the little places, you can walk in and buy by the slice. Ohhhhh.... (sob)
Yep, It's really pretty hard to find a bad pizza in NY. Every neighborhood in the city and surrounding area has great pizza places, mostly because the owners are from the city. Everytime I'm in NY I try to talk owners of pizza joints into opening a place near TV. So far, no takers.
When I need a real pizza, it has to be a NY pie. Nothing else will do. Last time up north that was our dinner the first night home, probably will be this time too.
I probably should add that when I speak of NY pizza, I'm referring to the NY City area. That includes nearby areas of New Jersey and Connecticut. Most everybody there is from the city anyway. Upstaters have a completely different taste in pizza.

[mrssal2001]

I have to disagree..this pizza was terrible at this place. When I went in and
ordered (only take out here) - there were no customers and I had to wait 30 minutes for a pizza. After the wait - my pizza was not even cooked. :undecided:
But I have to say - the woman at the counter was very nice.

[skyguy79]

I love Papa Johns, yes it's a chain, but it has great sauce and dough...gnYes, Papa Johns makes a good pizza as does a number of places around the area. We've had it delivered a number of times! :coolsmiley:

[Aloha]

I can't wait until June 1st when the new FLIPPERS PIZZA will open in Spanish Springs. It will be across the street from McCall's Tavern. I have had pizza from their locations in Orlando and Clermont and it was really good. They also have great sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes, but I love their Pizza. Their Lunch Specials are available every day and are really quite a bargain and delicious.

[Schaumburger]

I can't wait until June 1st when the new FLIPPERS PIZZA will open in Spanish Springs. It will be across the street from McCall's Tavern. I have had pizza from their locations in Orlando and Clermont and it was really good. They also have great sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes, but I love their Pizza. Their Lunch Specials are available every day and are really quite a bargain and delicious.

Aloha, Thanks for the heads up about Flippers Pizza opening on June 1 -- just in time for my visit! :)

[hdh1470]

About two months ago we discovered Bella Pizzeria in Lady Lake.

I havn't had pizza or hot sandwiches this good since leaving Chicago in 1993.

They are located at 132 S. U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake - @ Lady Lake Plaza.

The owner and head cook is a great guy named Dave. He is also a music minister over at New Song Church in Lady Lake. Tell him that Pastor Ed from Village of Grace sent you over!!

Also from chicago so had to try this place.Would never go again,most frozen pizzas are far better then what we had

[Bosoxfan]

:agree:Will have to try. We ate at Bravo pizza on Saturday night and it wasn't our favorite. It tasted like those Chef Boy R D pizzas you put together yourself in the box. Do they still make them????:gc:

[bimmertl]

Give the frozen "Home Run Inn" pizzas a try. They are from the Home Run Inn in Chicago and are excellent. Publix recently started stocking them. Try the extra thin crust pepperoni/sausage pizza. We add mushrooms to it and they are outstanding. Don't even have to leave the house.

[franco52]

:pepper2:

Talking about good pizza, just tried a new pizzeria in belleview ...its called 441 pizzeria, located in the same plaza as the $5 movie theater (use to be goodfellas) new ownership now, they cleaned the place up. Redecorated it and have the very best pizza in this area. Comming from NJ, I can really say that it might even be the best New York style pizza I have ever tasted. You've got to give it a try for yourself. I don't think you'll be sorry. Gee, I realize I'm starting to sound like an ad, sorry about that, I'm just really excited about my find.

[donkobes]

I found Bella Pizzeria to be expensive $18 for a large mushroom and the flavor not that great. My vote goes to Chicago Style -- Does anyone make that around here??

Don Kobes

[thekeithfan]

All Pizza in and around the Villages is really really awful if you think it is good then you haven't ever had good Pizza (just sayin). Went up to Connecticut to see the kids and as soon as we got into CT we call TWO Pizza places and ordered a large pie each to have as soon as we got to the kids house. YUMMY!!!!

[Aloha]

I found Bella Pizzeria to be expensive $18 for a large mushroom and the flavor not that great. My vote goes to Chicago Style -- Does anyone make that around here??

Don Kobes
$18.00 is too much for a pizza that is not that great.
Good luck on staying in business.
There are only so many fools around.

[chuckinca]

Very good heat at home 16" pepperoni pizza at Aldi's for $5.99.

Added green peppers, onion and mushrooms at home and it turned out great.


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[Villages PL]

My Greek pizza is the best!

I'm sure it tastes good but is it good for your health? What is pizza but a lot of white flour, salt and saturated fat?

On the other hand, if you made a pizza with whole grain flour, low-fat, low-sodium cheese, it probably wouldn't taste good. That's why I decided a long time ago that there's no such thing as good pizza.

:)

[Golf View]

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Talking about good pizza, just tried a new pizzeria in belleview ...its called 441 pizzeria, located in the same plaza as the $5 movie theater (use to be goodfellas) new ownership now, they cleaned the place up. Redecorated it and have the very best pizza in this area. Comming from NJ, I can really say that it might even be the best New York style pizza I have ever tasted. You've got to give it a try for yourself. I don't think you'll be sorry. Gee, I realize I'm starting to sound like an ad, sorry about that, I'm just really excited about my find.

I'm a former Goodfella's fan & tried 441 pizza per your suggestion. You are right , the pizza was delicious, not exactly like Goodfellas, but great never the less. We will be back. The place was clean & inviting & the staff friendly. 2 downers, they serve on paper plates, maybe this is temporary. also for our taste we would like to see a little more cheese on top. Altogether though we give it 5 Stars

[graciegirl]

Neighborhood dine around went to Legends in Leesburg last night for the second time. Pretty good.

[Bill32]

A good local pizza for us is at Mallory CC. Not NY but pretty good and close by!

[bluedog103]

A good local pizza for us is at Mallory CC. Not NY but pretty good and close by!
I agree, Mallory is not bad. Not really what I'd call pizza but it's really pretty good.

[sralph99]

I tried 441 Pizzeria in Belleview yesterday and definitely will not be going back. My two favorites are still Papa Johns and Bravo. I'd love to see Pauly's Pizza come back to the Villages.

[asianthree]

I make a better pizza on my grill with a pizza stone than any place around here.
It's all in the heat and my home made dough. Cane Garden is a close second.

So we are all coming to your place:mmmm:

[franco52]

I'm a former Goodfella's fan & tried 441 pizza per your suggestion. You are right , the pizza was delicious, not exactly like Goodfellas, but great never the less. We will be back. The place was clean & inviting & the staff friendly. 2 downers, they serve on paper plates, maybe this is temporary. also for our taste we would like to see a little more cheese on top. Altogether though we give it 5 Stars

Went back to 441 pizzeria today and the food was just as good as when I was there last. Also have to report that they now have china dinner plates. Asked the staff about it and was told that the plates were on back order, as were the coffee and tea machines. The place still appears to be clean and well kept up, unlike the way the previous owners kept it. Hope they keep up the good work as we plan to make this place a regular...with good prices and quality food, who can ask for more.:wave: