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    University Pizza

    3.2 (48 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    UNIVERSITY PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    12" Italian
    J C.

    Imma dive right in and say this place is freaking great. First off, my friend and I didn't even plan to go here. The brewery next door that we planned to go to was closed, but we saw people sitting outside of University Pizza so we said yolo. We walked in and the man working was welcoming and cool. Told us what's popular there (pizza and subs) and let us sample our beers before getting them. We got the appetizer sampler (choose 3 things) and a 12" italian. Lemme tell you, alllll that shiz shmacked! Starting with the appetizer, loaded fries were awesome, meatballs were nice and hearty, and as a self proclaimed chicken tender connoisseur, I was impressed. The Italian sub was toasty and delicious. It was all splendid.

    16" pepperoni and onions pizza
    Sam A.

    This is a top five 757 pizza spot in my opinion. They serve a really good thin pizza, with a tasty sauce and plenty of cheese. Not really NY style, other than in appearance, but really good. The crust is tasty and crisp without being brittle, and is brushed with oil and sprinkped with garlic and herbs. A really good pie overall, a nice local creation. Its located just a few blocks from ODU, so its a great pregame meal before cheering on the Monarchs. Its easily walkable from either the Ted or Foreman Field. Granted, the interior is esentially a college bar, so if you don't like that atmosphere, I suggest takeout. That being said, it is a friendly, welcoming spot. U-pie is definitely recommended!

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    Joe D.

    Saturday evening we had a little shindig and when it came time to eat everyone wanted pizza. Not factory pizza from one of those delivery places, no we wanted real mom & pop pizza. We decided to go to University Pizza over on Colley. It's been a couple of months since I was last here and this evening we had 8 people in total. No problem at all there's plenty of seating inside and out front under the canopy. One of the things I really like about U.P. is it has a really good neighborhood vibe to it. You get an even mix of the local residents and college students. My part of the group had the family special which was a large one topping pizza and a huge salad bowl that's probably large enough to serve 4 people. Their large is easily the size of extra large pizza at most places, yet it's a thin NYC style pie. For beer aficionados they have many micro brews in the case as well. In the back there's a pool table you can pass the time on while waiting for your pie, daily specials, large screen TVs and a full bar. You could call it a Pizza Pub. Check them out if you're down by ODU.

    My last night in Norfolk before I left for a new job. Spent it enjoying UPie with my best friends.
    Charles H.

    College drinking spot. That's about all it is for me. Sometimes I get a slice if I've had a few drinks. The staff is super friendly and kind. They don't mind if people get a little rowdy. Fun joint with a nice outdoor area. I spend a fortune on that pool table.... I recommend for drinks only. For pizza, go to Del Vech's.

    2 slices and a beer (good way to end the night)
    KC C.

    I usually go here whenever I'm in town to grab a beer. I've also ordered the pizza. It's not a thin slice like the ones I like in NY, but it's also not super doughy, which I find in other cities. It's a little off the beaten path since it's not near ODU. I like coming here, because it's a good mix of college students and townies. Even when it's busy, it's not crowded.

    Meghan T.

    Came here on a Tuesday night and i promise you it was the worst service. The place was empty, and it took over 30 minutes to get our CHEESE FRIES. I tried to get the TWO bartenders attention for at least 10 minutes to get another beer and they were too busy flirting with guys at the other end of the bar. The food finally came out and looked like they microwaved it / something i could have made at home. Not sure if i will come back here just based off this experience.

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    Another lousy locals locale. Subpar pizza, grumpy slow service, and an uneven pool table.

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    Fun Happy Hour . Subs wings and pizza. Everyone is nice and they support good causes.

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    Great pizza and relaxing atmosphere. Boneless wings are delicious too. Check out the specials-best deals around.

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    If you're in Norfolk VA, Benny Damato's Pizza is definitely worth a stop! We tried both the…read morepepperoni and the sausage slices, and they were delicious- foldable crust and great flavor. The slices are HUGE! I couldn't believe how big they were. Our two teenagers split a single slice and were perfectly happy. One thing to note is they don't have ice if you like ice for your soda, but we were able to get some next door. We're in town for a conference and loved finding a great local pizza spot within easy walking distance of our hotel. Fast, delicious, and a fun local find. We'd definitely come back the next time we're in Norfolk!

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