Yummy pizza by the slice! Great customer service. Met the Chef and he was so nice. I will…read moredefinitely come back and try one of their speciality pizzas. They also offer gluten free cauliflower crust option which is awesome!

In the area looking (always looking) for good NY style pizza and this place popped up with some…read morerave reviews. It's tucked away in an Publix shopping center and if you blink you could miss it. It's small inside with a few high top tables a small counter and small outside table. It's a simple decor inside but you don't eat the decor. There's not a lot of ambiance here but the food is good. We opted to the personal pizza and a drink special. Pizza is made to order it's free and hot and similar to a NY pizza. Nice crust and lots of sauce, cheese and toppings. Will have to give one of the Italian specials a try at some point like spaghetti and meatballs. They also have an offering of single dessert cake slices available.

Best Brandon NY pizza since Tony at Villa Rina !!!…read more Actually no grease soaked box with a firm undercarriage !! Multiple options a big plus

We go here weekly for lunch. Normally get a large pizza and Dr. Pepper Zero Sugar. Extremely nice…read moreowner. Great cookies.

Being that we have moved to the Apollo beach area, the first things you must do beside setting up…read moreutilities, is find your pizza spot! And we found it! The pizza and garlic knots are just top tier! The right amount of flop on the slice, with a really great crunch on the crust. I wouldn't pit it against some of my nyc spots, but definitely IMO the best in the area!

I ordered a medium cheese for takeout. Got there in 15 minutes and it was already cold. Why?…read moreBecause it clearly was a pie they had sitting under a heat lamp for who knows how long. The crust was like wood and the sauce was dried out. $18 for borderline stale pizza. Now I have to order another pizza to rinse the taste of nyny pizza from my mouth. The nerve of the folks there to give me a stale pizza hoping I wouldn't notice or care says a lot about the establishment. I only added a star because the girl at the front was pleasant. Riverview, this is far from authentic NY pizza. At least theirs is made to order.

Favorite lunch spot (sometimes dinner). Today, I walked in right behind a senior gentleman who was…read moreaccompanied by a professional caretaker. He walked with a cane and had a gait belt around his waist (fall risk mitigator). He and his caretaker ordered. He paid with a card and was seemingly having difficulties seeing and punching in/signing the keypad. "Jane," the young lady behind the counter, smiled the whole time and sincerely exuded patience while this elderly man situated himself. The entire staff operated like a well-oiled machine. Aaron (the proprietor) has every reason to be proud. Since the late 90s, I've enjoyed my dining experiences at this establishment! --Steve

Had a great experience and slid vibe here! Reminds me of an east coast pizza place and the place is…read moreloved by many! The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and provided excellent service. The pepperoni pizza, steak and mushroom calzone, and garlic knots were all standouts. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!

It's been awhile since I've been here and first time dining in. The remodel is absolutely great…read more Nice and spacious and great decor. The waitress was very friendly and helpful with making the right choice. Opted for the lunch 2 slices and a drink for 5.99. It was great. The Caesar salad is delicious as well, great dressing and love the croutons!

Is it me or is this F'n place getting worse and worse? We already barely order from here anymore…read more Today my son stopped by and ordered a chicken roll for me or should I say a cheese roll with some chicken. I mean I could barely find anything. Just garbage. Im so disappointed. I didnt call because Im tired if that bullshit game too. I want good food the first time. I would suggest finding a better place to go. This place sucks!

If you're looking for legit wood-fired pizza in Brandon, Pizza Rock is absolutely worth a stop. I…read moreordered The Butcher's Pizza and the first thing that stood out was the crust--crispy on the bottom, chewy in the right way, and cooked perfectly. They're using a New York-built wood-fired oven with a rotating turntable, so the pizza is constantly moving while it cooks, and you can taste the difference. The cheese melts evenly, the edges get that beautiful fire-kissed char, and the whole pie has that true fire-roasted flavor. The experience inside was just as good as the food. The restaurant is extremely clean, there's a ton of space (great for families or groups), and the staff was super friendly. They took time to talk with me and shared the Brandon location opened in 2018, and that they had to complete special training/certifications to even qualify to buy and operate that oven. You can tell it's a family-run business with real pride and passion behind what they're doing. Even the pizza box is a cool touch--nice branding and attention to detail. Only small critique: I just wish The Butcher's Pizza had a little more topping coverage. Flavor was great just could've used a bit more "loaded" factor for a butcher-style pie. Overall: solid pizza, amazing crust, great people, and a clean, welcoming spot. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I were in town for a wedding and wanted to get pizza the night before. I found this…read morespot and oh my goodness it was delicious! The order came out quickly and the service was super friendly. We loved the vibe of the place and if we lived closer it would definitely become a weekly staple for us.

When I was little, watching "The Love Boat" on Saturday nights and eating frozen pizza with my…read moresister, I dreamed that my future Saturday nights would be coming to places like this. Good food, immersive environment, smooth jazz-yes, this was worth growing up for. Joia is comfy and casual enough for the family-but also sleek and sophisticated enough for date night or girls night out. It has a roomy bar area to the left when you come in, with extra high tops. I almost sat there-but since it was my first visit, I opted for the dining room-which is actually several different areas, making the space even more inviting and sort of intimate. I'm clearly crushing on the vibe of this place... and the food lives up to the atmosphere. The complimentary bread is so tasty you don't even need the oil and spices that come with it, but they're tasty, too. I came hungry and ordered the fried cheese as an app. It's excellent... pillowy bites with soft, super shredded cheese on top (like snow). Ohhhh, so good. Now, I'll admit, I was full after this. But Joia has been on my list for *years... and I didn't want to risk not getting the chicken piccata. Ohhhh, I'm so glad I did! It comes with mushrooms and spaghetti with the same lemon sauce. So, so good. My server Sheila was excellent-so friendly and easy to talk to. She made me feel like a regular-and knows the menu inside out. They have a 2-for-1 martini special, Tuesday-Friday, 4-7. Parking is plentiful (Joia is in a shopping plaza, at 301 and Gibsonton) and there's covered patio seating. The live music was so smooth and just the right volume. Honestly, I can't wait to go back. It feels like a special occasion going there, but it's not priced that way. I've gotta bring friends and family here... often.

My friends and I finally got a chance to try this restaurant. We were so glad that we did! The…read morestaff was kind and we got seated quickly. There's an option to sit at the bar or at the tables they have available. My friends started with Shirley Temple, which they liked. One of them also had the jolly apple martini, which she raved about! They had a great two for one deal, which they have multiple days through throughout the week. We started off with the bruschetta, calamari, and crabcake sliders. All three of the appetizers were a hit at the table! The calamari was cooked to perfection. The crab cake sliders were bursting with flavor. We then moved on to our entrées, which were spaghetti, gnocchi with vodka sauce, and Margherita pizza. We all enjoyed our flavorful meals for the most part. The only downside would be the gnocchi with the vodka sauce. They don't give you much gnocchi, but there's a lot of sauce. The gnocchi normally comes in a Bolognese meat sauce, but because I don't eat meat, I asked for a different sauce not knowing I would be charged for it, and the unfortunately the waitress never stated that. I wasn't too fond of that since it didn't have meat, which means I was charged for both sauces. Other than that, it was a good experience, and hope to go back again one day.

I just ordered the cinnamon bread and cheese bread and it was absolutely amazing. The cream cheese…read moredip for cinnamon bread was so delicious and the cheese was literally melting off the cheese bread. Both items made so fresh and you can tell they cooked it thoroughly. I never have a negative experience with Stoners off Lithia. Will be returning. I don't write reviews - but had to today. The food was just that good to share.

We ordered a 16 inch veggie pizza for delivery and it was fantastic! Perfect amount of and…read moreprepared toppings with a great crust, whenever we're back in Brandon, we'll be sure to order from here again.