Emilio’s Original Gourmet Pizza

Best pizza in the Bronx i've been going here since I was a little girl and they have the best…read morecalzone I even make frozen pies so you can make it at home or send it to somebody who lives in Florida who doesn't get good pizza

I recently decided to order from this pizzeria as it has good reviews and is considered by some as…read morebeing one of the best pizza spots in NYC. Unfortunately, the food I ate fell very short of my expectations. I ordered a few slices of both their regular pizza and Sicilian. The Sicilian slices barely had any sauce and too much dough that was not flavorful at all. The cheese did not taste that good either. The regular pizza slices also lacked flavor and sauce. They were also too thin and the crust was only a little crispy. The fresh mozzarella and tomato slice tasted the worst while the slice with pepperoni was somewhat better. I'm not sure if my experience with this restaurant is an outlier, but I was very disappointed with their food. If I am ever in the area where this pizzeria is located, maybe I might stop in to get a slice to see if eating in person leads to a better experience.

Margarita pizza

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Sicilian Pizza, cheese

Luciano's Pizza

4.4(59 reviews)

1.2 mi•Morris Park

I'm so happy I found out about Luciano's! I forgot the TikTok creator's name but shoutouts to…read morethem for putting me on. I have ordered from them at least four times and it's only been a month so far. The pizzas are made with high quality ingredients and arrive hot/fresh via delivery each time. I have no complaints so far! This is the best NYC pizza I have had in a long time.

I work right nearby and there's no shortage of pizzerias to choose from in Morris Park. I pass two…read moreof them on my way to Luciano's because their slices beckon me every time for 20 years and counting. Plain slice, Grandma slice, you can't go wrong. Also - this is the home of the BEST chicken, bacon & ranch slice you'll ever eat. If you're jonesing for a non-traditional slice, do it! The gentlemen are lovely and kind and make you feel welcome, whether you're a new customer or a regular. Old school Bronx gem, booths, stocks RC Cola in the cooler, and cash only. Love you, Luciano's!

Outside of Luciano's Pizza

Buffalo Ranch Pie

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Thick doughy slices from Luciano's Pizza

Pugsley's Pizza

4.4(226 reviews)

1.5 mi•Belmont

Great food, great service. Old school NYC pizza! The ambience is fire reminds me of my childhood…read moreDays

Super cool and quiet spot! Lots of seating for summer days and nights when you want pizza! I really…read moreenjoyed the freshly made pizza it was hot and tasty! The garlic knots were just alright and I could have definitely gotten another flavor of slice inside of Margarita. Overall the food was consumed and I hope to be back again soon!

3.8 mi•Edgewater Park, Throgs Neck

Inside counter

Bottled water

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Tommy's Pizza

4.1(183 reviews)

Doesn't get more authentic than Tommy's Pizza...Tommy was working the counter and the service was…read morefantastic. This spot has the vibe of an old school NY pizza joint, because it IS an old school NY pizza joint. 10/10 would go again and again

Tommy's is another old school cash only pizza joint with that old Bronx vibe. It's not the biggest…read moreplace but they dishing out big flavor and great pies. Keeping it simple and just making great pizza. There slices have that corn meal crust which adds to the extra crunch. Staff are quick and to the point like everything else in the Bronx and it ain't a bad thing. Was the great lunch a nice sweet sauce can't go wrong with A Dave Portnoy pizza rating as high as they have. Definitely would love some more of there great pizza.

Interior

Pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, & Sicilian

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Pizza oven stack

Three Boys From Italy

4.3(111 reviews)

0.6 mi•Pelham Gardens

Delicious the ambience was great, the smells were wonderful,,,,,,, The service was nice...this is…read moremy spot I go to every time I go to "The Bronx" we Ordered 3 Slices of Cheese Pizza which were DELICIOUS ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

Has been one of my go to stops for pizza for a few years now. I recently went in to buy a pepperoni…read moreslice and a can soda...Charged $12.00. I don't complain about prices but I felt like I was overcharged thinking of the last time I was there about 1 month prior and didn't go over $8.00. Won't go back.

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Calzone

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Frank's Pizzeria

4.3(144 reviews)

1.9 mi•Country Club

I love this place. I have eaten so many pieces from here. I can't even count. Food is amazing. The…read moreservice is top-notch. The ambience is always clean. I love it. I definitely recommend it. Sorry, I don't have any pictures. I always eat it quickly. Lol

Great and kind service - I put in an order for a plain pie & an order of mild chicken wings. Then…read moremy niece decides she wants bacon on her 2 slices and they said ok. Pizza was generous with cheese and sauce. The sauce for me needed more flavor, however my nieced loved it & they were generous with her bacon. The chicken wings were fried to perfection - a little crispy on the outside and juicy inside. These were not hormone chicken wings - they were small and satisfying. Order 2 servings. The shop was clean, near the train station and entrance to the Hutch (if you're hungry b4 gettong into traffick). If you're in the Country Club neighborhood stop by Frank's. It started pouring rain, so I forgot the photo.

Franks is on the corner.

Leftover plain pizza and garlic knots with sauce

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Kingsbridge Social Club

4.5(355 reviews)

2.6 mi•Kingsbridge

I just love this spot. I'm there at least a few times a month. First off the food there is…read moreamazingly delicious IMO. I enjoy the Chicken Parm, Meatballs, Pizza, Mozzarella Sticks & deserts! I definitely have a thing for their Vodka sauce too How's the food? The meatballs are so good.. Tender.. They fall apart which I like. Not big on huge, dense meatballs anyway.. These things taste amazing! You gotta try them.. The Chicken Parm with spaghetti in Vodka Sauce is one of my favorites dishes The chicken is nice and tender, sauce has a great flavor, cheese is nice and melted, pasta perfectly cooked and it's a pretty big portion! The Mozzarella Sticks are like no other! I'm telling you! They make them fresh on-site.. Not store bought frozen sticks where the cheese pops out the casing.. These things are the real deal.. The cheese is stringy, well melted.. And they're pretty big.. They don't skimp.. Good for like 2-3 people.. I can only eat one myself.. The Pizzas are pretty good too! I really enjoy the entry dishes but if I'm with a group, I'll get a pizza to share. They're pretty small anyway. My favorite dessert is the Conollis! They have a nice airy, light casing.. The ricotta filling is so flavorful and fluffy.. So on point The service staff is always welcoming, accommodating and super cool. Really good crew. The place itself is so chill. Layback atmosphere, some really cool music plays in the background, classic Hip Hop, Funk/Soul breaks and more.. historical art decor fills the walls and vibes are always right in the spot. Might even have some games on the TVs.. great spot altogether.. You can see the Pizza cook in their fire oven.. Pretty cool I think. So if you're looking for a really cool spot to munch at in the Bronx Kingsbridge Neighborhood, you should definitely check out Kingsbridge Social Club. It's a vibe! Have a good one yall! -Ray

Food - I LOVE their eggplant appetizer. It is unlike any other I have tasted in any of my favorite…read moreplaces. My husband had the calamari (watch out for the hot peppers!); they were good . Entree - he had the chicken parm (yum!) I had pizza (fresh, thin, delicious, and just the right about of basil) Service - it was a Sunday afternoon and unusually quiet, this worked in our favor because we had the server all to ourselves and she was very attentive Ambiance - again, it was unusually slow for Sunday lunch but the place was cool, clean and nothing to complain about

Chicken Italian Hot Wings

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The Wrecking Ball

Trattoria Zero Otto Nove

4.1(1k reviews)

1.8 mi•Belmont

An authentic Italian gem on Arthur Avenue…read more Zero Otto Nove was recommended to us by the owner of Titles Brothers, where I regularly go to buy Italian cold cuts and cheeses. It turned out to be one of the best recommendations we've received. My mom, my daughter, and I absolutely loved our experience. The food was outstanding, the wine was excellent, and every dish was full of authentic Italian flavor. We arrived about 30 minutes before closing, but the staff welcomed us with a smile and never made us feel rushed. Instead, they took the time to recommend some of their favorite dishes, and every suggestion was delicious. What made the evening even more special was how kind and attentive they were to my daughter. Their hospitality was exceptional and made us feel truly welcome. If you're visiting Arthur Avenue and looking for authentic Italian cuisine with outstanding service, Zero Otto Nove is a restaurant I highly recommend. Great food, excellent wine, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. We'll definitely be coming back!

I've never been to Italy, but after dinner at Zero Otto Nove I'm pretty sure my passport should get…read morean honorary stamp. We started with the Patate Salsiccia e Provola, and I immediately understood why Italians talk with their hands my mouth was too busy eating to say anything. Crispy potatoes, savory sausage, and gooey provola cheese... comfort food at its finest. For my main course, I had the Pollo Capriccio with a glass of red wine. The chicken was so tender I barely needed a knife, and the wine had me looking around for a Vespa to ride back to the Bronx. The service was fantastic friendly, attentive, and patient enough to let me butcher every Italian word on the menu without judging me. At least not out loud. If this isn't what Italy feels like, don't tell me. I'm happy living in this delicious fantasy. Now excuse me while I search for affordable flights to Rome... or just uback to Arthur Avenue.

Dining room

Meatballs with polenta and goat cheese

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"Rigatoni e Zucca" (butternut squash purée, peas, porcini mushrooms)

Cross Bronx Pizzeria

4.3(92 reviews)

2.5 mi•Unionport

If you want a single slice of pizza to fill you up this is the spot! Pizza was decent and hot! I…read morecant say this is the best but it was pretty delicious for only being $8 slices that was HUGE. With two drinks and two slices it was $20 in total which seemed like alot but totally worth coming again for!

This place is tiny inside and it's on a highly traveled street. I mean very busy, with vehicular…read moretraffic, pedestrians, and your food delivery guys on their (mostly) electric bikes zooming by. So, parking is a ball breaker. After you get situated with finding parking, better yet, take mass transit if you can, you'll find a non descript pizzeria. It's CASH ONLY ** they have ATM's inside for your convenience, which I had to use and I think the fee was 2.50$ but I'm not sure. The pizzeria slices are HUGE.-ginormous- colossal!! I thought it was going to be superficially large pizza with a horrible taste. ON THE CONTRARY - NO! The pizza was delicious and I found the salt content to be reasonable, perfectly salted. I paid 38$ for the super sized pizza. My kids devoured it, while my wife took pictures of of the kids eating their kite sized pizza slices. I highly recommend this "Bronx Style" pizzeria. The pizza is well cooked, medium to thin sized pizza and the ratio of cheese to tomato sauce is distributed evenly with a slightly cheesier taste than tomato.

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Antonio's Trattoria

4.5(1.2k reviews)

1.7 mi•Belmont

Antonios Trattoria in the Arthur Ave section of The Bronx was absolutely wonderful. The staff…read morecouldn't have been more friendly, professional, or accommodating. We chose this spot for a family reunion, and they made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we walked in. The food was incredible. I had the Pork Chop Scarparo--perfectly cooked and full of amazing flavor. The pasta was spot‑on too and cooked just right. I had the garlic and oil side dish which was simple but delicious. There are plenty of great places in the area, but Antonios definitely deserves a spot on your list. It made our family gathering feel special, and the meal was unforgettable.

Pizza was good , I got the salad one. But kinda wished I got pepperoni instead too healthy but the…read moreveggies were fresh. My wife got cheese filled ravioli with sausage crushed. My goodness that's what I'm talking about. De-liciousssssssss Would def come back!

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Silvia G.

10 years ago

Wow i cant even use words to describe this food. This pizza is better then emilios, patsys and captains this pizza is so worth your time. The new workers are amazing!!! I loved the old owner but the new one is 10 times better best pizza that i have ever tasted, surprisingly they aren't so expensive considering their pizza is very crispy and well cooked!!!!!!!! So good i swear. read more

Annabeth C.

10 years ago

Honestly I don't really see anything wrong with the pizza, been going there for about a while now and I love the food, crispy pizza, made at your desire and honestly i recommend this to anybody the sauce and the cheese is blessed. I'm going to give this a 5 star rating because it simply deserves it. read more

Mauro B.

124

13 years ago

Cheese garlic knots!!!! whoaaaaa worth every buck. Even though it cost only $4 !! The cheese they use isn't the best but I only go here for the garlic knots. Quick service. The two times I went there, on average, I'd say 10 mins tops! read more

Katie S.

10 years ago

This was always, and still is my go to pizzeria. Their pizza is the best pizza in the Bronx hands down. Everyone has a different taste but if you really want to get what you pay for this is the place to go. read more

Peter O.

11 years ago

Great pizza. Wished they used more sauce but that's because it's so good. They also have a good variety of topping pizzas to choose from. Gotta try the chicken and tomato. Will go again for sure. read more

Harry H.

11 years ago

Love kove live this pizza shop. To to far from where i live and they offer a variety of meals. I woukd say it gets a lil pricey but its new york. The staff are awesome they are always smiling! read more

Sammy J.

10 years ago

This pizza is crispy, sauce is amazing, cheesy delight, i honestly love this pizzeria, and the new owners are amazing, hands down best pizza in the bronx. read more

Anthony G.

9 years ago

Pizza is amazing, work of art bro. I really enjoyed pizza, best in the bronx. Classic new york pizza, ive never tasted something more delicious istg.. read more

Jeff G.

5 years ago

The worst food, absolutely terrible, only thing worse is the rude staff. Do not patronize this pro Trump establishment. T read more

Luke R.

5 years ago

The worst pizza served by Racist Albanians! Stay away from this place. B. Troy read more

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