[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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, 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]

Originally Posted by 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 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]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

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]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

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]

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Suzanne

[hedoman]

Originally Posted by Happinow

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]

Originally Posted by TommyT

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]

Originally Posted by momesu

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]

Originally Posted by swimdawg

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

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

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

Buffalo's world famous question?

"What are you having for dinner?"

PIZZANWINGS!!!

I wish!

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

AMEN

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

[joannej]

Originally Posted by 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!!

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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.