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Chatbrat 07-20-2018 06:33 PM

Look up Tortonno's in B'klyn

Gpsma 07-20-2018 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1564403)
Look up Tortonno's in B'klyn

Don’t need to look it up...anymore than I couldnt find my way to Nathan’s blindfolded.

There is acceptable pizza here...so don’t be a pizza snob because for every good place in the old neighborhood there was some place with the same slop as here.

marjie55 07-20-2018 07:34 PM

You have not tried LEDO's in Tampa, St.Petersburg, or Clearwater yet. This is out of Wash, DC franchise and anyone from the College Park area of MD will know where I am talking about. My daughters live in Tampa(1 1/2 hours away) and each time they visit they are required to bring pizza with them! So I can say the whole state is not devoid of good pizza but central Florida seems to be. I will say Bravos in Sumter Landing is a fair substitute for boardwalk pizza but other than that all the rest of these places everyone mentions,examples: Flippers, Giovannis, Bellviewe pizza, all taste to me like the mall pizza from Sabarros. Am I wrong??

marjie55 07-20-2018 07:52 PM

I love the frozen pizza , Home Run. It is thin and crispy with a great tasting crust-not at all like bread dough. Publix has it.

mic4me 07-20-2018 08:16 PM

Pizza is like beauty, it's in the eye of the beholder. Everyones tastes are different, just look at some of the decor in the open houses for sale. Would you take a pizza recommendation from some of those home owners?

tomwed 07-20-2018 08:41 PM

De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies is a pizzeria that sells Trenton tomato pies in Robbinsville, New Jersey. It was founded in 1936 by Alexander "Chick" De Lorenzo and officially established in 1947 in Trenton, New Jersey.

If you know the place, let me know.

SFSkol 07-20-2018 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1564434)
De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies is a pizzeria that sells Trenton tomato pies in Robbinsville, New Jersey. It was founded in 1936 by Alexander "Chick" De Lorenzo and officially established in 1947 in Trenton, New Jersey.

If you know the place, let me know.

Worked near Lambertville for 35 years. Been there dozens of times. Birch Beer. THE BEST!

Pat Reilly 07-20-2018 10:18 PM

Just had pizza at Havana country Club..it had a great crust and tasted good..being a New Yorker it’s really tuff to eat pizza in Florida..tried all the places listed here.also like Vincent’s in Leesburg....pizza in The Bronx always The Best

l2ridehd 07-21-2018 06:14 AM

Brooklyn in Melbourne is good. Ledo's is a decent chain pizza. In TV not much. NYPD is OK, but just OK. Flippers, Bravo's, I can at least eat it, but not good. Best around here is Big Bob's in Okalawaha.

JSR22 07-21-2018 06:26 AM

Yes
 
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Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1564434)
De Lorenzo's Tomato Pies is a pizzeria that sells Trenton tomato pies in Robbinsville, New Jersey. It was founded in 1936 by Alexander "Chick" De Lorenzo and officially established in 1947 in Trenton, New Jersey.

If you know the place, let me know.

Excellent pizza. Moved here from Hunterdon County.

Mikeod 07-21-2018 06:32 AM

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photo1902 07-21-2018 07:43 AM

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Here ya go. LOL

Priceless!

graciegirl 07-21-2018 08:36 AM

La Rosa's and Donato's has my vote. The best pizza is always from your own home town.

LaRosa's has a bit of sweetness in the sauce and Donato's pepperoni is cut super thin and is crispy when baked. YUM.

REDCART 07-21-2018 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat Reilly (Post 1564449)
Just had pizza at Havana country Club..it had a great crust and tasted good..being a New Yorker it’s really tuff to eat pizza in Florida..tried all the places listed here.also like Vincent’s in Leesburg....pizza in The Bronx always The Best

You’re correct, Vincent’s has good pizza but I believe they’re in Mount Dora. There’s one in downtown Mount Dora and another one on 441 just past Renningers flea market.

And except for Arthur Ave and Tosca’s on East Tremont, you might be disappointed by pizza in the Bronx today. I remember when you could buy a small pizza for $.90 and a large pie for $1.20.

tomwed 07-21-2018 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by REDCART (Post 1564531)
You’re correct, Vincent’s has good pizza but I believe they’re in Mount Dora. There’s one in downtown Mount Dora and another one on 441 just past Renningers flea market.

And except for Arthur Ave and Tosca’s on East Tremont, you might be disappointed by pizza in the Bronx today. I remember when you could buy a small pizza for $.90 and a large pie for $1.20.

It seemed like it was 15 cents a slice for a very long time. It was so long that all the pizzerias had that price in neon lights.

dotti105 07-21-2018 12:31 PM

Giordano’s in Orlando!
 
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town (Post 1554319)
Chicago is famous for deep dish pizza, but the thin crust variety is the most eaten.

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Giordano’s pizza is amazing. It takes 45 minutes to prepare/bake. We always call ahead. It is loaded with cheese and has a wonderful crisp thick crust. Chicago style pizza at it’s finest.

They have several Orlando locations and they also will ship.....if only there were one here in The Villages...sigh!

Wait! It’s probably a good thing that there isn’t one closer. We would over indulge for sure!!!

Chi-Town 07-21-2018 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dotti105 (Post 1564580)
Giordano’s pizza is amazing. It takes 45 minutes to prepare/bake. We always call ahead. It is loaded with cheese and has a wonderful crisp thick crust. Chicago style pizza at it’s finest.

They have several Orlando locations and they also will ship.....if only there were one here in The Villages...sigh!

Wait! It’s probably a good thing that there isn’t one closer. We would over indulge for sure!!!

You are right. When staying in Kissimmee for a Disney getaway the Giordano's on Irlo Bronson Hwy. is a must do to fix a pizza craving. Charley's Steak House nearby takes care of the red meat need. Thanks for the memories.


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JSR22 07-21-2018 04:06 PM

The Italian pavillion in EPCOT has excellent pizza. Very expensive but delicious IMO.

Gpsma 07-21-2018 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1564544)
It seemed like it was 15 cents a slice for a very long time. It was so long that all the pizzerias had that price in neon lights.

25 cents for a slice and a coke

Knew an old pizza guy. Told me he made more money when he charged a quarter a slice than when it went above a $1

Kenswing 07-21-2018 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JSR22 (Post 1564618)
The Italian pavillion in EPCOT has excellent pizza. Very expensive but delicious IMO.

I really enjoy the pizza at Via Napoli..

OrangeBlossomBaby 07-21-2018 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 1564398)
And what place where your from has good pizza?

The Modern, New Haven, CT (nod to previously mentioned Pepe's but nobody does a white clam better than the Modern). Can you even get a white clam pizza in TV? Or anywhere in Florida? I lived in "unincorporated Broward" for a summer years ago and they all looked at me like I had three heads when I asked for that at the local pizza joint there.

I might have to just get the recipe from our local guy before we move south, and make my own pizza if it's true that there's no good pizza in TV.

tomwed 07-21-2018 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gpsma (Post 1564643)
25 cents for a slice and a coke

Knew an old pizza guy. Told me he made more money when he charged a quarter a slice than when it went above a $1

Earlier when I said that 15 cents a slice was the price for years. Years may have meant 4th grade to 8th grade which seemed like an eternity then and just a blip now. ho hum

vintageogauge 07-21-2018 08:22 PM

We've grown to like Chef's of Napoli on 301.

tophcfa 07-21-2018 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BobnBev (Post 1554153)
It's a toss-up between Mallory Hill CC and NYPD pizza.:MOJE_whot:

I don't eat pizza, too many carbs, but my wife loves pizza. Thanks for the above advise, both are golf cart accessible, which is a must for us. Does Anyone know if NYPD pizza serves other food options that are not carb loaded?

OrangeBlossomBaby 07-21-2018 09:10 PM

I just took a look at the menu on their website. Other than salads, the entire menu is a huge carbo-load. Even if you get the chicken parm without the pasta on the side, it's still breaded. However, if you are allowed to substitute a salad for the pasta, it'd be a "lower" carb meal. Not low-carb, but lower. Maybe a once in awhile treat, unless you have some medical reason not to consume starches.

2BNTV 07-22-2018 03:12 PM

IMHO - Chef's of Napoli sausage peppers and onions pizza.

photo1902 07-22-2018 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2BNTV (Post 1564961)
IMHO - Chef's of Napoli sausage peppers and onions pizza.

I can't wait to try it!

TomPerry 07-22-2018 05:50 PM

Gio Deli on 301 just north of 466 is the best outside of Regina's in the North End in Boston or Riccardi's in New Bedford!

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 08-20-2018 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kilowatt (Post 1564321)
Bravos for me as well

We had Bravos tonight. It was very dry, not enough sauce and the crust was tough and chewy. Will not be ordering from them again. Papa John's is better than Bravos.

rivaridger1 08-20-2018 04:51 PM

My wife and I have never been disappointed with Flippers new location on 44 near Brownwood. They make a good pizza. I lived in Philadelphia and its's environs for the first half of my life, eg., a good pizzeria or two in every neighborhood or suburban town. This is buy a quart of beer and pick up a pizza territory. Flippers is just fine.

Sillymetwo 08-20-2018 08:47 PM

Chi-Town, that looks like an Aurellio’s pizza. Our absolute favorite. Originated south Chicago in Homewood, Illinois. It is now franchised and the closest is Naples. Went back “home” last month and couldn’t wait to get my Aurellio’s pizza. The secret is the sweeter sauce. Nothing like it here, and believe me, we’ve tried them all. The square pieces are called “tavern cut.” - pretty typical in Chicago. Personally, I prefer it to the wedge. Oooh, I miss my pizza.....

784caroline 08-21-2018 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1573692)
We had Bravos tonight. It was very dry, not enough sauce and the crust was tough and chewy. Will not be ordering from them again. Papa John's is better than Bravos.


Agree....Bravos was not the best especially for the cost and.....much rather Giovanni's

jerseyvillager 08-21-2018 07:55 AM

Pizza
 
While attending college in Northern NJ I loved the pizza on Times Square NYC. None better. Wonder what it is like today? While not like what I would call old fashion Pizza I give my vote to Mallory CC.

retiredguy123 08-21-2018 08:01 AM

Mallory CC pizza is good, but I prefer the pizza at Cane Garden. Very thin and always consistent. Some pizza places are not consistent in the way the pizza is prepared. I hate when you get a pizza that has almost no sauce, but it seems to happen a lot.

kdemps523 10-23-2018 06:11 PM

Try STAVROS on 441.

collie1228 10-24-2018 08:57 AM

I love pizza and originally come from the Utica, NY area, which has some of the best pizza restaurants in the world, due to it's large Italian-American population. I have been mostly disappointed in the pizza here, but find that Flippers is edible, if not great. The pizza at Francesco's in Summerfield is very good, but it's just too far to drive for take-out. When we go there for dinner I generally get the Bronx Bomber pizza and a bowl of Italian Wedding Soup. I'm getting hungry thinking about it. Mallory is OK, and I've heard from several people that NYPD is the best in The Villages, but I haven't tried it yet. I just can't do Papa Johns or any other large pizza chain.

Bill32 10-24-2018 09:56 AM

Mallory....

walterray1 10-24-2018 10:50 AM

My wife and I also like Francesco's. They have a daily 2 for 1 take out deal for pizza and pasta. You can also mix and match.

Henryk 10-24-2018 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill32 (Post 1592881)
Mallory....

Agree. Individually made. Good sauce and toppings.

I also like Bravo, but it’s apples and oranges.

BK001 10-24-2018 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwed (Post 1564681)
Earlier when I said that 15 cents a slice was the price for years. Years may have meant 4th grade to 8th grade which seemed like an eternity then and just a blip now. ho hum

I remember Mama giving each of us kids $.25 with which we bought a slice and a coke for lunch.


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