I didn't grow up here and I'll be honest... I can't stand Buffalo style pizza. I don't mean to offend anyone - I just don't get it! That's said, I'm always on the lookout for local places that have a good thin-crust with non-cup and char pepperoni. And Olisi's has it!!!!!!! I was thrilled by the first look at it, and even more thrilled upon biting in! Finally - a pizza in WNY that you need to fold!!! The sauce wasn't overly savory and the amount on the pizza was absolutely perfect. The crust was wonderfully crunchy. A little bit of oil even dropped down my wrist at one point and honestly... *chef's kiss.* God I've missed that. The wings were solid! I typically don't love the wings from pizza places but like.. yeah! Medium had a the perfect amount of heat in my opinion, and wasn't drowned in sauce (again - chef's kiss! Can't stand a wing that's drowning in a lake of sauce). They were nice and crispy. Nothing bad to report! Definitely recommend Olisi'sThis will be our neighborhood pick going forward!! read more

Olisi's NY - You LOVE to see it!!!!! - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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My husband and I came here at the recommendation of a friend. I love love love pizza. He likes pizza a normal amount, and he prefers his pizza to be NY Style- thin crust. We picked up an order for a large pizza, 10 wings, and a combo platter appetizer. My favorite part-you can order online! I love this! We placed the order online and it was ready about 30 minutes later. All of the food was pretty good, standard thin crust pizza, average pizzeria wings. The combo platter really made me happy though. You don't see an option like this at a lot of pizzerias. It came with jalapeño poppers, chicken fingers, and mozzarella sticks. A little something for every taste! We will definitely Be back to fulfill his NY style pizza cravings. read more

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My first rating, being new to the area was cautious and in retrospect overly harsh. Now, after settling into the area from FL, this has been the best food, service, and consistency in end result product. All the others, you question if or when they change their frier oil. Everything we've ordered has been spot on. The pasta dinners, salads, my wife's a vegetarian and finds much to her liking, and that means everything to me. She's happy and likes it. I and our daughter LOVE thin crust, foldable, simple pizza and Olisi's delivers it every time. Thank you for doing what you do and the love that shows in every bite. read more

The place itself is quite nice. Plenty of tables to eat at, clean and roomy. Thin style pizza which I like. Pepperoni slice was quite good while the BBQ chicken one was excellent. They also have some Greek items on the menu. I've never had a bad experience in this establishment. read more

In a city full of thick and greasy pizza, it was a nice refresher to get a thin-crust NY style pizza like Olisi's. The service was very quick, you walk up to the counter and gaze over the several pizza pies until you finally decide what you want, then they throw it in the oven for a few minutes and you're on your way! The slice was huge and very filling. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for an NY style pizza! read more

I have been looking for NY style pizza for a very long time. I came upon two on yelp and this was one of them. So I wanted to give this place a try first. The store style is like any other pizza place. When I was looking at the displayed pizza, I realized that only the cheese and pepperoni pizza was the closest to the NY style pizza. So I got the pepperoni and of course I have to get the garlic knots. The garlic knots was good. The pepperoni pizza was good as well but the crust itself was not crispy enough. The pizza wasn't as big as the ones you buy in NYC but it didn't really matter for me. If the crust is crispy I would've probably gave it a 5 star. Will continue to go back and also try the other place. read more

I came to Olisi's NY for the first time on Saturday with no idea what to expect. We were driving down Sheridan indecisively looking for food when this just happened to pop up. The place itself looks pretty standard for a pizza place with a good amount of seating inside. I didn't look too much into the menu but it does consist of plenty of different types of pizza, pasta, calzones, and all that other good stuff you would expect from a New York style pizzeria. The first thing you see when you walk into Olisi's is the slices of pizza in front of the counter which is what I ended up ordering. I got a slice of the deep dish chicken, bacon, ranch along with a thin slice of the meatball. I'm definitely a thick pizza kind of guy and I really enjoyed the thicker slice of chicken, bacon, ranch. The dough was soft, the flavour was excellent, and the it was pretty big too. I enjoyed the slice of meatball even though think isn't my favourite. It had a good amount of flavour, grease, and soft crust. My one issue with Olisi's is that you can't order single garlic knots.....but.....why? They literally have a bunch of them sitting there and you have to order them in groups of 4.....again, why would I want 4 garlic knots, just divide it by 4 and BAM, you have a single piece at a single price. Maybe I'm overthinking this but I've never seen a place that doesn't let you order individual garlic knots. Overall, Olisi's NY is a great place to get some fast and tasty pizza. The staff was friendly, the place was clean, and the food was good. If you are looking for a quick lunch this is definitely a great place to stop. read more

Olisi's NY - Little bit of meat. - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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I was looking through all of the rental papers from all of my past apartments and houses the other day. I don't know why, maybe I just get off on looking through Oldleases. Apparently so do these owners because that's what they named this shiny new Pizzeria on Sheridan. Oh Buffalo. (sigh). I suppose it's predictable that y'all (I'm southern btw) would fall in love with this place. It's so... un-Buffalo. On so many levels. Firstly it's shiny and new and probably belongs in some other city, and reminds me of pizza places in other cities. Secondly, it's overpriced compared to other pizza places in WNY. Thirdly, the pizza is completely un-Buffalo, it's actually more like NYC, but nowhere near as good as pizza in NYC. The first part is fine - I like NYC pizza. The second part not so much. And fourthly, they really don't know how to heat up pizza. If they did, I'd probably give them four stars, because their steak slice was decent enough, but on the Buffalo landscape with all of these great pizzas, pizza has to be really great. I'm not sure who thought this was really great - you're entitled to your opinion - but while the dough tasted nice, I thought the pizza was: (a) very dry (b) a little tasteless (c) a little congealed (d) barely even lukewarm even after they heated it up (e) a little overpriced, even for the specials (f) too many slices sitting around at once - can't be fresh (g) a 4-star pizza at best. However given that it was cold, given the prices, given how everyone is raving about it, given that the service wasn't great, I'm going to give it a 3. Pop just down the road and try the NYC-style slices at Molinaro's. Compare. Contrast. Make your own mind up. Those are what I call NYC slices. read more

Olisi's NY - They need to heat these up properly - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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I'm a fan of NY style thin crust. For the record: in Buffalo we're closer to Cincinnati than we are to NYC. We have a bunch of NY style pizza joints, but I don't think I can get a 5-way chili anywhere in WNY. Do I have a point? Probably, but it eludes me (like that chili). Spaghetti... Olisi's does a very good job of making NYC style pizza in Buffalo. It's thin, foldable, and has a solid sauce. I'd suggest minimal toppings so you don't spoil the pizza. You'll want to order the largest size possible because NY style pizza should be the size of a manhole cover. Long story short - Olisi's does a good WNY take on a NYC pizza. It's not perfect, but it's tasty and it's in Buffalo so you can satisfy your pizza hunger without an 8 hour drive. read more

Olisi's NY - Half mushroom! - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Pizza is very good but meatball parm subs are definitely not their strong point. I was craving a meatball parm sub and ordered from here, so very, very disappointed with it. The meatballs were not meatballs at all but thin slices of meatballs (about 1/4" thick) which made it almost impossible to taste them in the roll with sauce and cheese. read more

Olisi's NY - These definitely can not be called meatballs! - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

I visited Olisi's again a few weeks later. They have such a great variety of specialty pizzas and slices. My favorite slice is the "stuffed pizza," which is two slices of dough, stuffed with steak, mozzarella, sweet peppers and onions. I also absolutely love the pizza topped with ricotta, spinach, chicken and tomatoes. It is good to see them doing so well. There were several people there for lunch. The people behind the counter were very talkative, friendly and cheerful. They asked if it was my first time ordering from them. They also asked how I like the food and if I have any feedback. I thought that was nice. I will certainly be returning frequently for lunch. I love NY style pizza and Olisi's seems to have it down to an art. Their menu also has pasta, subs, appetizers, calzones, wraps and homemade desserts! My original four star rating was due to the unusually quiet atmosphere and lack of greeting, but those issues have since been resolved. Everyone in the restaurant was very upbeat and the food is still delicious. Very impressed! read more

Olisi's NY - Tomato Basil pizza and Steak Stuffed pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

I have found my favorite pizza place in WNY ! Great NY style pizza, I have become a regular since discovering this place !

We ordered the deep blue pizza. Fantastic pizza. The large cheese and pepperoni was ok. Not as good as usual, but still good. As a suggestion from a family that spends a fair amount of money at this restaurant, you should consider serving any pizza in a deep dish. We love the New York style, but we also love a nice deep dish cheese and pepperoni. We hope you check your reviews. Would be interested in your response. read more

Fresh, hot slices and excellent Italian dishes. Fast service. Good cookies. Not good for an expensive formal evening but takeout is great.

I've lived in and around Buffalo for a majority of my life. I've had a lot of pizza. Actually, that might be an understatement of the facts. But honestly, I've had a lot of pizza. I've also done kitchen work, my last stint was for 2 years where I spent a majority of my time making pizza (dough from scratch, daily prep, cooking routines, etc). Because of all this, I like to think that my opinion has value, and Olisi's Pizza is pretty great! In a town filled with more pizza joints than neighborhood bars, it's easy to compare and complain while writing down your opinions. I'm not about to do that here. Olisi's is simply a NY "style" slice of pie. Its large, perfectly flat, and has a thinner crust. If this isn't your thing, and you know it, you might not like it here. I found the dough was tasty and fresh. The pizza was cooked to perfection. It was just crispy enough to have that "oven dough cooked taste" while still being soft enough to fold (Buffalonians, did you cringe? LOL). I also got some Wings and they were, well, Wings**. ** Little side note here for every opinion I've ever read about non-crispy take-out wings. The second they come out of the fryer, they are still cooking. They continue to cook as they rest. Dropping them into a take-out Styrofoam container causes them to steam cook. All those water droplets you find on the inside, that is your food continuing to cook. While in steam, they soften and get mushy. So, don't complain. Utilize a toaster oven and reconstitute those wings to perfection or ask for your wings to be placed into a cardboard pizza box and for the foil they line it with not to be pinched closed. OK, rant over! Olisi's is located on Sheridan Drive, just across the street from Cuputi's. They have a large private parking lot with main-drag and side-street entrances. The interior is well lit, not too bright, and has a few tables for dine-in eaters. They sell pizza by the slice and in combo meals (with a drink) for less than $8 (with tax). The large pizza is big enough to feed a family of 4, I can't imagine what the XL is like! They have pop and everything else you would expect. Including subs, wraps, wings, apps, tacos, etc. They accept cash and credit cards. The staff I interacted with were friendly and welcoming! read more

Olisi's NY - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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Delicious!!!! We ordered delivery. It was hot and nothing was soggy or tasted like it wasn't fresh. Crispiest fries we've had delivered. We also a ordered fingers and pizza..the fingers were great..but oh man...the pizza!! I have been searching far and wide for this pizza. I grew up in a pizzeria (in Niagara Falls) that sadly is no longer open. I have been convinced that Buffalo's pizza is lesser than Niagara Falls pizza until I tried this place. I ordered the thin crust with pepperoni and it tastes like my families recipe. I've gotta stop before I get emotional. Eat here! read more

Olisi's NY - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

My favorite "plain cheese" pizza! Staff is always friendly and helpful. Slices ready on the go too. Salads are also delicious!

Yelp reviewers say this is THE BEST NY Style pizza, they are so right, so good not greasy, very tasty, crust is excellent and best of all staff is super helpful with me since I plan on taking this with me to Southern California via airplane. Harold is giving me all the supplies I need to transport their pizza so it will make it home in one piece. LOVE THIS PLACE!! The people who lives here are very lucky they get to eat here as many times as they want to, I on the the other end is all the way across the ocean but will never get tired of NY PIZZA. Nothing really compares to a New York style pizza NOTHING, and I've tried almost every style except for the authentic Italian pizza in Italy and Olisi's made my day. Oh make sure to ask for Harold be is very helpful, thank you Harold. read more

Olisi's NY - This is heaven It really is a New York style pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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Attempted to order for pick up tonight but the lady on the phone was so rude that I changed my mind. An employee with a bad attitude can really ruin a business. Never ordering here again. read more

Stopped here for lunch after driving by many times. The inside was very nice. Very clean feel. They had tons of slice options up at the counter from standard pepperoni to specialty slices. This is a NYC style pizza not Buffalo style. I tried a slice of cheese and pepperoni and a slice of the steak which had banana peppers and a mix of cheddar and mozzarella on it. Both pieces of pizza were very bland. Absolutely no flavor on the steak pizza, I could only taste the mild banana peppers. The big pepperoni I am never a fan of because it tastes cheap compared to the nice cooked cupped up pepperoni that is normal to Buffalo. I usually go down the street to a much better option. Some of the best pizza around is at Molinara's it's like a mile down the road. Go there instead and you will not be disappointed with your slice. I am not really interested in trying Olisi's again despite its convenient location to my work and clean atmosphere. I didn't finish either slice. I did think the price for two slices and a drink was reasonable. read more

Olisi's NY - Cheese pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Good pizza, lousy service. We've been enjoying Olissi's pizza for years, and always wrote off the subpar service as the cost of finding NYC thin crust pizza in Buffalo. Our most recent order, however, was different. The delivery driver must have gotten lost, which is fine, but when we called to check the lady on the phone said "he's there." He was not here. I went outside. No delivery driver. No car on the street that I didn't recognize. We called again, and the lady was rude, saying "we don't have to bring it to you." Strange. I wonder what the delivery charge is for? Too bad, since we did like their food. I just can't see dealing with someone like that again, not when Buffalo has so many other options for pizza, subs, and wings. read more

This was our first time ordering from here, I was super excited to see a NY style pizzeria in the area. We got a large cheese half pepperoni pizza and 10 wings xtra crispy BBQ. My order was ready on time when I arrived. It is very clean inside, and the staff was very friendly. The food was delicious! We would normally order NY style pizza from Zetti's, but from now on will be ordering from here. I guess my only complaint would be, the don't use the good pepperoni that makes little cups when cooked. Just my personal preference. Can't wait to one of their specialty pizzas. read more

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Ordered a BLT and got a bacon and cheese sub. How do you screw up a sub with 3 ingredients??? Very disappointed. I've given this place the benefit of the doubt way too many times because I love their extra large NY style pies but and I'm just done now. Anytime we order anything besides a pizza they screw up up our order read more

Olisi's NY - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

As always they don't disappoint! Even during lent when I don't eat meat... They even remembered the rolls we forgot last time! Like family! Never thought I would like thin crust but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend! Great people- consistent effort - a clear win on product and production! read more

Olisi's NY - Veggie pizza - Greek style - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

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Confession: I haven't tried Olisi's pizza yet. I stopped by yesterday (for the first time) to pick up a take-out order that I placed online. When there was a question about my order (my own fault - I should have called to avoid confusion), they called my house to inquire. Very thoughtful. Also, the best part: part of my take-out order was not given to me at the counter and the restaurant called my home again. I was about 5 minutes from home and had no problem returning to pick up the missing antipasto salad. Someone from the restaurant delivered the missing item to my house, nearly 9 miles from Olisi's on Sheridan, about 10 minutes after I got home. That is service, my friends. Thank you, Olisi's NY Pizza. As the lady says, "Who does that?" Olisi's NY Pizza does. And the food was good. Next - the pizza. read more

Pizza was great a thin crust and great topping and on time and no burn spots and the wings was good not hard and cooked thur. If I had find a knock that would be sauce not thick but that's cause I like some wings wet sauce but the Sauce in container wet them . A must try place and they deliver read more

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Cheese slices. Yes! Fresh and hot the veggie slice lacked flavor and in fairness wasn't as fresh as the plain cheese. The service felt rushed and cold and the ambiance well ..... it was more inviting to eat in my car. read more

Amazing! My favorite pizza spot in buffalo! It seems to be a gem that not many people know about but it's so good! My go-to is the BBQ pizza and pepperoni pizza. It's more like New York City style pizza which I absolutely love! I'm a regular here so you might see me there waiting for my slices! Definitely check this place out if you haven't already!! read more

They had 8 types of slices available when we visited. Everything was tasty and obviously made with fresh ingredients. (Have you ever had canned mushrooms on a pizza? Yuck! Theirs are fresh) The crust on my pizza was a little weird and gooey under the cheese, but had a nice flavor. My husband liked both the NY style crust and the "deep dish." (Not real deep dish, but this is NY after all.) read more

Olisi's NY - Counter - Pizza Near Me - Tonawanda, New York

Pizza is pretty good. Ordered two pies, one just cheese and one with pepperoni onion and banana peppers...Cheese was basic, obviously...nothing special but better than average. The other pie was very good, my only complaint was the onion. Chopped onion. Mehhhh...barely could taste it. Other than that the pizza was good. They have a ton of variety and options. Ample seating and of course take out. read more

This has become my pizza place living in Kenmore. It has been consistent every time I have ordered. If you like NY style, order from here.

There is no shortage of great pizza places in the WNY area. While this is awesome for consumers, it means restaurants are bound to be held by higher standards. Olisi's pizza did not impress me. We ordered a cheese and pepperoni pizza, and there was nothing about it that made it stand out. That being said, I would be willing to give them another shot to try their specialty pizzas, as it seems they have plenty, and perhaps that is more of their forte? We also ordered medium chicken wings. Not very flavorful, very little sauce- they almost tasted plain..and no crisp. Again, I am a strict critic when it comes to wings as well. I'm not sure I'm willing to give the wings another shot, but we'll see! My best recommendation would be to go for a speciality pizza, and if you order wings, make sure to specify if you like them crispy. read more

This is the best pizza in Buffalo and everyone behind the counter is very attractive. The steak and banana peppers pizza is among the best I've ever had anywhere, and that includes Chicago and New York. Both of those "foreign" pizza styles are not usually well executed in Buffalo. Olisi's is the exception. I disagree with Fox E., who I love immensely for his puns and commentary, that Molinara's (which I also like) is better. I don't know whether his experience in 2015 was a fluke or if that's just how the place was at the time, but the pizza has been consistently fresh and tasty. And IME, a better approximation of NY pizza than anywhere else in Buffalo. read more

Their pizza is good - not your traditional buffalo style, but thinner and crispy. The crust was my favorite part. The pizza itself was good, I ordered pepperoni and mushrooms, not too much or too little of either. The wings were decent but I would have preferred saucier and crispier. Garlic knots were very tasty and flavorful. Overall I would recommend and do plan on returning! read more

Olisi's is one of my favorite pizza places anywhere in Buffalo. They specialize in a NY style slice, which is by far my favorite kind of pizza. When you walk in, the first thing you'll notice is that they have a whole host of different pizza slices available for purchase. They have everything ranging from plain cheese to stinger pizza, all available round the clock to grab and go. My wife and I also split an order of medium wings on our first trip here, and they were better than I had expected. I look forward to trying more of this menu but it's very hard to order a sub when you walk in and you're staring at 100 different delicious slices. read more

My favorite pizza in buffalo!! They have so many different toppings and choices of pizza. If you like a thin crust New York Style pizza, try this place. read more

I recently stubbled across Olisi's and I am very happy I did. I have had the Deep Bleu Chicken Pizza. It's excellent but it's a gut buster so be ready to do "your thing", the NY Style Cheese and Pepperoni pie which I think is nice and light, full of flavor with excellent crust and the garlic knots. The knots were very good but once they were on the yeast side. It happens. Overall, I put this in my top 5 pizzeria's and I plan on continuing to try their foods. read more

I was loyal to Franco's for a long time but it was time for a change. So glad I decided to try this pizza. I bought four slices for a sharing taste test: cheese, pepperoni, margarita, and mushroom. We all loved every flavor. Excellent crust and sauce. Four slices cost $15 and some change. I will be back!! read more

Here's a simple choice for you! If you like NY (city) style pizza this place is for you. Not as doughy. Cheese doesn't fall off the slice as you pick it up. Pepperoni in each bite. Being from NYC, This place gets my vote anyday! read more

What a phenomenal place. The people are so friendly and the food is delicious, cheap, and NOT greasy. The Stromboli is a fantastic deal for the money and doesn't need a single dash of extra salt, seasoning, or even sauce. Oh, but the sauce. Olisi's has the sauce. I could drink it. Also worth mentioning are the assorted stuffed garlic breads, fried mushrooms, and pepperoni pizza. I like this place way better than any Franco's, Just Pizza, or other "Buffalo style" pizzeria. read more