They have something special in this sauce. Yeah so I love it here. Great pies, great service and canned Gatorade. Come onnnn canned Gatoraide? Sign me up. Besides that, the pies are always on point. The slices that are in the window ready to go, always deliver. This place takes the crown. I was first introduced via a friend after a day on the lake (terrified of water sports so this made it worth it) preordered on the phone, everything was ready when I showed up and it was an in and out operation 10/10. My go to's BBQ chicken, Pep and the chicken Vodka. The verity and depth of their bag at Santoro's is crazy. They don't miss. I have brought so many people here for the taste, quality and easy of access. I was here before Dave Portnoy and I have lived through the hectic times after Dave (A.D. - after Dave) and they still show up week in and week out. Thanks for holding it down for so many years. You all are the best. They even have a fun tiktok account. One stop shop, heck yeah. read more

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Located near the University of Tampa in Hyde Park is Santoro's Pizzeria, bringing the New Jersey style of pizza to Tampa. A friend had clued me in that this was the best pizza that Tampa had to offer, so a group of us who either currently live in or formerly lived in NJ went to try it out to see if it measures up. The place gives off old school vibes, with plenty of New York sports pictures, jerseys, and memorabilia up on the walls, as well as having that distinct smell of a proper NJ area pizzeria that sets your expectations pretty high. We wanted to try out a variety of items, so we started off with the mozzarella sticks and garlic knots. The mozzarella sticks (3/5) were forgettably average, with minimal taste in the breading and served up with an underwhelming tomato sauce (wasn't a proper marinara sauce). The garlic knots (4.5/5) were highly impressive, served piping hot in a very unique pull-apart portion. It was delicious and the texture of it was just right, though one minor critique was that the accompanying sauce was more butter with a lesser garlic taste than I'm used to (more emphasis on olive oil & garlic, and less emphasis on butter back home in NJ). The pizza (3.75/5) was probably one of the best I've had in the state of Florida, with a combination of good tasting crust, sauce, and cheese reminiscent of flavors of a proper Jersey pizzeria. The base was cooked to perfection, and we were happy to have tried it out shortly after it came out of the oven. While there was a touch of excess oil on the pizza surface and it would get lost in mediocrity if it was served up in NJ, I found it highly impressive for Florida pizza, as it sure to satisfy any pizza craving. Service (5/5) was excellent from staff checking in on customers regularly with an enthusiastic and helpful energy. Santoro's Pizzeria is a spot I would return to, and would recommend them to others looking for quality pizza (and garlic knots) in Tampa. read more

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Better pizza, better people, Santoro's! What a nice crew they have at this fine establishment. If I didn't know better I'd say I stepped right into a pizza shop off the streets of NYC. Decorated to the nines with NYC memorabilia. The kids would say the vibes are off the charts here! I just stopped in for some pizza and fries and within 10 mins I was on my way. When I say these are some of the best fries I've had in Tampa, I'm not joking. Even if they're not fresh cut (idk), the seasoning was so ON POINT. They also give you a ton. Waltz down to Santoro's TODAY if you're driving down Kennedy. read more

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The family and I Stopped into Santoro's Pizzeria and it instantly felt like stepping into a classic Brooklyn pizza spot. The place is small, a little loud, and full of energy in the best way possible. They've got all the NYC touches inside which really adds to the experience. The New York style pizza by the slice is exactly what you want. Grabbed cheese and pepperoni and both were on point. Great flavor, perfect texture, and just that authentic feel you look for. Between the vibe, the atmosphere, and the quality of the pizza, this place absolutely delivers. If you're craving that true NYC style slice in Tampa it is this. Good to go read more

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Very long line if you don't pre order before arriving, especially on a weekend. We waited about an hour for the pizza. Delicious pizza . read more

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The Dulce Diavolo pizza is one of the best pizzas I've had in Florida! We picked it up for take out and it stayed warm all the way home. It was easy to park and navigate into the restaurant. The pizza place has a vibe that reminds me of the pizza places up north. Everyone was great and accosting and we got our pizza easily. We decided to go with pickup but they also offer delivery! Although it was a bit quiet at the time we went (just before 5pm) so would have loved to enjoy it there next time! Santoros has a range of different and unique pizza flavors that I cannot wait to try! Will be back. read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - 18" Dulce Diavolo - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I discovered this spot by accident while I was in the area one day and the smell alone pulled me in. The aroma of fresh ingredients and bubbling pies was impossible to ignore. Tonight was round two, and it was just as good as the first time. We went with a classic pepperoni pizza on one side was Margherita and and honestly... it's one of the best pizzas I've had in Tampa. Perfectly cooked crust, flavorful sauce, and just the right amount of cheese. It was a bit of a wait, but it was a Friday night and 100% worth it. They even surprised us with free refillable soft drinks, which was such a nice touch and not something you see everywhere anymore. Overall, this is a great spot for a family dinner, casual night out, or even takeout if you're in the area. Cozy, welcoming, and clearly loved by locals. I'll definitely be back. read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Pepperoni perfection - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Best pizza in Tampa, hands down. I discovered Santoro's a couple weeks ago and was blown away by the quality, value, and affordable lunch special. Great classic pizza shop atmosphere, friendly staff, and excellent pizza. I recently brought my mom because they offer gluten-free options, and she said it's the best gluten-free pizza she's ever had. My favorites are the cheese, and the Philly Cheesesteak pizza. Highly recommend! read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Pepperoni and Buffalo Chicken slice - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great lunch special $7 for 2 slices of pizza with a drink! The pizza is on the thinner side like New York style. They have a variety of unique flavors like Chicken vodka, meatball marinara with ricotta, and chicken parm. The marinara sauce has good flavor. But the pizza overall is missing the cheese pull ie not enough cheese. But for the price and location, it's a good deal. I would come again if I was in the area. It's a popular college crowd and service is friendly. They also free sriracha honey bottles on the table! read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Lunch special $7 for 2 slices and drink - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

While it may not look like the most remarkable pizza place, Santoro's reputation is well earned. A friend of mine recommended it to me and I'm glad he did because the people were very nice and the food was delicious. The EIEIO pizza slice was excellent and the garlic knots were some of the best I've had. The value was quite good as well. It's got an old school pizza place vibe, which is also fun in comparison to the interchangeable corporate places. I can definitely recommend that you try it out! read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Ordered 2 pies, 2 orders of Mozz Sticks and an order of Chicken strips. The Mozz sticks and chicken strips were ready and sitting for 25mins getting cold while still waiting for the 2 pies. Asked why they don't keep it on top of the oven to keep warm and the answer was I only work the front. Ask also why did they make the apps so early if the pizza's were gonna take a very long time and again the person said he only works the front and doesn't know how they operate in the back. Tried to email them and never got a response read more

Droooolworthy NJ style pizza, subs and more. I've been stopping by here since it first opened and don't plan on changing pizza shops anytime soon. In my opinion it's the best pizza in Tampa and their sandwiches are just as good. It's always quick service and mostly run by college students who do a pretty efficient job. Decor is a mix of NJ classic nostalgia with a fun twist such as the mural. Food: My experience with the individual pizza slices is always heavenly. The MVP (marinara, vodka, and pesto sauce) is my all time favorite, as well as their other slices such as margherita, meatball, chicken parm, buffalo chicken, etc. Really can't go wrong flavor wise here! They also offer bfast sandwiches, but I've found them to be very oily. One negative note is that I picked up a pizza pie once and it was super cold by the time I made it home. Mistakes happen. I stick to the pizza slices and can't complain with that :) read more

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I've had takeout from this spot twice now, and both times have been solid. Most recently, we got a half pepperoni, half buffalo chicken pizza. I wish I liked spicy food more because the buffalo chicken side was actually amazing. The pepperoni was good too--nothing mind-blowing, but still tasty. I'm definitely curious to try one of their other specialty pies next time. We also got fries, and while they have a lot of potential, the takeout container kind of steams them and makes them soggy. A quick broil in the oven helps bring them back, but it's a bit of a hassle. Next time, I'd probably just stick with the pizza. The place itself is super cute, and I'd love to dine in sometime to get the full experience. The pizza was ready really quickly after I called, pickup was easy, and the staff was super friendly on the phone. Overall, a solid spot! read more

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Got takeout from here recently while at work, and my god was this so good. The Vodka chicken pizza was an 11/10. The Grandmas pizza was amazing. Their fries are good, and I also love their mozzarella sticks. Definitely a great pizza option. read more

Came in just in time for their lunch special, and they already had quite a few people waiting inside. I waited around 20 minutes for 2 slices. The staff was friendly and checked up on you and your order. I got a cheese & meatball marinara slice & they were okay! Nothing out of this world but I can't complain. I wish my cheese slice had more sauce and I wish the pizza slices were actually hot. They were lukewarm at best. Also, they have ac as it was dripping it on me but it is still very hot in there so maybe it is not working. Decor is very cute though. read more

Let me just say. I am not the biggest pizza fan but I CRAVE this pizza. They're putting their foot in it because I don't know how else they're making it so good. We ordered on our way home one night and it was right before they closed and it was still so perfect. Quick and friendly staff but they are ALWAYS busy so definitely call/order ahead if you can. Would recommend and we will always be back! read more

Wow. If a one word review was detailed and effective, I'd leave it at just that. People have recommended Santoro's to me but not sure why it took me to long to make my way there. Service was pretty fast, restaurant is cute and unique, and the pizza is great. I don't think you can go wrong with any flavor. What stood out to me the MOST was their cannoli. Cannoli's are one of my favorite desserts and Santoro's cannoli might have made its way to be my favorite cannoli I've tried in all of my years of life. I will 100% be returning back read more

Absolutely terrible pizza. Ordered a 14" Meatball Marinara pizza via Uber Eats and before anyone thinks that was the issue..it wasn't. Driver literally had to wait for pick up and took him six minutes to get to my home. Pizza was cold, hard, ricotta cheese was dry, crust was literally too hard to bite through. If I had to guess this pizza was not made in the moment. Ended up throwing it away because it was inedible. For the prices they charge they need to do better. Would not recommend. read more

They have the best gluten free pizza in Tampa hands down! And it's even a 14" which is the only place around that serves that large of a gf pizza. read more

Atmosphere old school New York. Loved it. Small and crowded. Parking lot horrific. We had 4 slices. Philly cheesesteak. Cold. Har to taste it was cold. Chicken with vodka sauce. Good sauce. 3 pieces of chicken and chicken was dry. Pepperoni with ricotta yummy. Sicilian. Delicious. Service was great. Very friendly and helpful. Now the parking. Some buffoon illegally parked his Uhaul truck. Fucking up the whole parking lot. My wife backs out and some other patron refuses to back up 3 feet so we can pass. Starts swearing at my wife. I will not take that. I like a complete moron got out of my car screaming like a mental case to get back in your fucking car, back up 3 fucking feet so we can get out. He wanted our parking spot. The illegally parked truck was fucking everything up. read more

Top notch pizza 9.0 --- what can I say it's quality pie, crispy crust with a nice and tasty sauce, I look forward to coming back- Our pizza was a little heavy on the Parmesan for my taste not sure if that was by design but it still worked... just one of those things I might ask them to go light on next time. Definitely a college spot which is a good sign in general- if you can keep college kids happy you're doing sobering right either with taste or price and this place is doing pretty good in both departments. Service was good and friendly-I'm not always a fan of college kids in the kitchen but if it works consistently I have no complaints... highly recommend-- def in top 5 pizzas so far read more

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Santoro's Pizzeria ended up being picked for a quick take out lunch with my family and we had a great experience. We ordered an 18" pizza with pepperoni and garlic added. It was ready on time and tasted great! We all love it and I wished we ordered more pizza because one slice wasn't enough. I will definitely come back around the next time I am in the area and craving pizza! read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - 18" Pepperoni + Garlic - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Have had Santoro's twice within a couple of weeks and I'm a huge fan! To celebrate hitting 20,000 followers on Instagram, we bought a pizza customized to have "20k" in ricotta. It was perfect for content, and delicious to eat! Then this past week, my friends ordered a half pineapple/pepperoni, half chicken vodka pizza. I tried each half, and it turns out I'm a pineapple on pizza supporter and didn't even know it! I LOVED the pineapple! Chef Jesse and Kevin are both rockstars and were awesome to chat with when I went in the first time. Excited to try more at Santoro's in the future! As for the restaurant -- there is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Had no issues with parking in their smaller lot either! read more

I ordered a slice of the Thanksgiving Pizza. Pure perfection! Combination of Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Love it! I've been here before for cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, a white pizza, and the garlic knots. I've never had a bad thing from here! Everything is fresh! Parking lot is small but there is also street parking. Service is always excellent! read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Thanksgiving Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Stopped by last night around 8 pm to try some Santoro's after hearing so much about this place and it did not disappoint! This place gets busy with constant foot traffic! Pizza comes out deliciously fresh and hot though. We ordered a half cheese and half E-I-E-I-O aka meat lovers and it was so good. I actually favored the plain cheese more because you could taste the actual pizza for itself more, but the meat lovers was just as good. The cheese was "cheese-pull" heaven lol. Also tried the zeppolis, which I wasn't too crazy about because they were a bit too crunchy. Good amount of searing both inside and outdoors. Overall would definitely come back and may try a sub next! read more

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this place isn't bad, but it's definitely not the best pizza around even though popular advertising would make you believe that it is. Got all the classics and a cool atmosphere no real way time or anything. Nothing to overly complain about. It's only when you get into the delusional Tampa people that's swear it's the best pizza on planet Earth. That's when they need to realize there's other places in Tampa that are definitely better and maybe stop trying to be so hip and just hanging out only in Hyde Park. read more

As a northern transplant in Florida (like most of us), Santoro's is the spot when I'm craving real pizza. The veggie pizza has everything I want--loaded, flavorful, and perfectly crisp. The caprese salad is surprisingly hearty and always fresh. Whether it's a lazy weeknight or hosting friends, this is my go-to for takeout and a little taste of home. read more

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Bought 5 square pizzas today for my guys at work and thought they would be crispy but only thing crispy was the crust Thinking this place would know how to serve pie but learned another lesson here in Tampa read more

we recently stopped in to get a couple of pies after work. we'd called ahead to order a large margherita and a large pepperoni and arrived about ten minutes ahead of schedule to pick it up. the pizza was pretty good, but not stand-out. thin crust, sauce was okay, i think the margherita was better but they were both not bad. however, they were way more expensive than i would have expected: over $50 for two pies! i do not feel like they were worth it. plus, my pet peeve at pizza places... they were just sitting on top of the oven. we got there early to avoid that and make sure they were hot and fresh, still had to wait about ten minutes before they gave us the pies, and they just took them from the top of the oven where they'd been sitting since before we arrived. they were already lukewarm when we picked them up and started to get soggy by the time we got home. ultimately, we paid over $50 for two not-bad pies that were not hot and fresh. probably would not come back, but may have if the pizza was hot when we got it. read more

Santoro's is an absolute gem of a pizza spot. It is a small little restaurant that is meant more for takeout but that doesn't stop them from making some phenomenal pies. I ordered ahead of time and got a gluten free 14" pizza with half cheese and half pepperoni. Obviously, had to start with the cheese. A little flop to it but great crunch. The cheese was also excellent with hints of basil in the sauce. Not only is it the best pizza I have had in Tampa, it is probably in the top 10 of best pizzas I generally have ever had. The pepperoni was fresh. I don't know what else to say, the pizza was incredible. This place also offers pizza by the slice and has a little outdoor seating in the form of picnic tables. If you are looking for some great pizza, especially if you are gluten free, look no further than Santoro's. read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Gluten Free Pizza (Half Cheese/Half Pepperoni) - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I passed by this place on a whim and decided to check it out. It was perfect for a quick in-and-out lunch during work. Parking is a little difficult, but due to many patrons on foot and quick turnaround, one drive around the block and a spot opened up. It's off a beaten path so it's definitely alittle gem! Pizza display with at least 7 specialty slices to choose from. You get a cheese slice & one specialty slice plus a fountain drink for $7. Fast-paced and quick, efficient service. I really enjoyed my pizza! If you like it saucy, I'd recommend getting a small sauce side. I'll definitely be back because they have great specialty options that looked great! read more

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We were in town for the Labor Day weekend and had been doing some driving around, just sight-seeing. We just wanted a nice slice, since we had a lite breakfast. Something to tide us over until dinner, ya know? Parking is a big issue if they're busy, it seems. We had to park in another business lot, which I wasn't thrilled about, but we had no choice. We got into line just inside the door. Their lunch special was 2 slices and a drink for $7. That's a good deal, even though we didn't want two slices- that's what we chose. I had the cheese and a supreme. He had the cheese and a pepperoni. It was basically pizza that was already made and sitting in a glass case, then thrown into the oven when you make your selection. It was hard to find a seat as it was busy, which we took as a good sign. It must be good, right? We waited a good 30 minutes for our pizza slices, which seemed a wee bit long, but okay, they're busy. The pizza was piping hot when it got delivered to us- I'll say that. The cheese pizza was meh. Nothing to write home about. Nothing impressive. It wasn't bad. It just wasn't great! We were expecting a really great New Jersey pie slice. The crust was also kind of bland, but again, it wasn't awful. It just didn't knock our socks off. We both agreed we'd give it a solid 7.5/10. It was fine. Maybe could be better. Just sayin. Capeesh? ...and that folks is all she wrote. read more

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Portnoy approved, insanely popular lunch spot, especially with the college kids. Pretty standard NY style slices - large, greasy, and floppy. read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Life Changing Pizza! My wife and I decided to try Dave Portnoy's highest rated pizza in Tampa this evening - Santoro's Pizza. We ordered their Nonna Lisa (Grandma) 18 " square and added mushrooms. We have tried over 100 different pizza places in the past throughout the country including many of Portnoy's highest rated ones but Santoro's Nonna Lisa (Grandma) is the best pizza we have ever had We decided to get take out and it was about a 15 mile drive each way. Even with the long drive and the amount of time it took to get back home to finally dig in and try this was still the best Pizza both of us have ever had. The crust, the tomatoes, the seasoning and the cheese were all amazing and in perfect balance and proportion to one another Next time we will definitely be going to eat there in person to get to eat it right out of the oven. You should definitely give it a try read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - Nonna Lisa (Grandma) 18" square pie with mushrooms added - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Favorite pizza in Tampa and I have tried almost every shop in town. They do great pizza, meatballs, sandwiches, etc. The food is always perfect and the staff is great. I have been ordering from here every month for the last 2-3 years. Definitely recommend! read more

Santoro's Pizza in Tampa hits the mark with crispy crust, fresh toppings, and great flavor. Friendly service and generous portions make it a solid spot for classic pizza. read more

Santoro's Pizzeria - 18" Nonna Lisa (Grandma) - Pizza Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Located @ 1329 W Cass Street is by far my favorite pizzeria!! If you are from New York you will LOVE Santoro's Pizzeria. When my husband and I go, we ALWAYS order an entire plain cheese pie along with a salad or some wings. We eat a few slices and take the rest home for lunch another day. Every time I go I feel like I'm transported back to my neighborhood pizzeria in NY when I was a young girl. Today we ordered our usual cheese pizza pie. While we waited for the pie we enjoyed wings and I also ordered a grandmas slice because why not! It's so yummy. Before I knew it I had eaten wings and 3 pieces of pizza!! You can order by the slice and that's what many people do. They offer all the different types of pizza. They also offer lunch specials. ***Keep in mind! I believe I read a sign that said they only serve slices until 5pm or until they're gone. After that you can order a pie. We have been here many times and tried many items off the menu. The salads are good, the calzones are good, regular wings are good. The wings are super crispy which is how I love them. I've recently tried a grandmas pie and it was delicious as well. I haven't tried their subs yet, but my son says they are delicious. They have many different types of pizzas, subs, salads, pastas and sweets. It's not a fancy place, they have some booth type seats and large shareable picnic tables. Outside are a few picnic tables & umbrellas as well. This restaurant does get very busy ! They have a small parking lot but I've always been able to park. People are constantly coming & going. If you are looking for delicious New York Pizza don't hesitate to go to Santoro's!! The owners and the staff are all lovely! read more

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Place used to be good but fell off. The last three times I've had it the pizza was cold. Even when I ordered a whole pie. Their marinara sauce they serve with mozzarella sticks is also the worst marinara sauce I've ever eaten in my life. It was so watered down and had no flavor. Santoros is not good anymore unfortunately read more

Pizza was delicious. The slices we ordered were a bit crunchier than the whole pie but could be because we ordered a chicken ala vodka pizza. We got our pizza with a reasonable wait for a made to order pie. Inside is very cozy chill pizza spot vibes with Italian color theme. Highly recommend stoping by for a slice of getting a whole pie worth the stop! read more

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Santoro's is a great neighborhood pizza spot. Their pizza is far superior to the many chains in Tampa. Pies are always fresh and cooked to perfection with generous topping portions. They offer pizza by the slice or whole pie. My favorite is the supreme. read more