THAT’S AMORE!
More than 20 years ago the late Giovanni DiSomma made a special similar to the “pasta di frittata” or “fried pasta” made in his home of Naples, Italy. They only sold one slice of his spaghetti pizza that day. Today, it’s Rosa Rosa’s number-one seller and signature dish.
Rosa Rosa Pizzeria / Lancaster, PA / rosarosapizzeria.com
SAY MY NAME
The namesake Rosa Rosa pizza is also worth a try for its signature balsamic and garlic marinated roasted veggies, including eggplant, peppers, zucchini, and kalamata olives.
Rosa Rosa Pizzeria / Lancaster, PA / rosarosapizzeria.com
OLDIE BUT GOODY
Tucked away in a little hole-in-the-wall-type spot, Subway Café has been serving its upside down style pizza the same way since 1948.
Subway Cafe / Harrisburg, PA / subwaycafepizza.com
FRESHY FRESH
Freshness is the name of the game here. Grated cheeses, hand-cut meats, fresh-cut veggies, and even house-baked chicken make all the difference in Nittany’s pizzas, including the specialties Wicked Tsunami with buffalo chicken, Sriracha, and mango habañero sauces; Mango Maui Hottie with hot barbecue chicken, pineapple and bacon; or the Crunch Chicken Ranch topped with Martin’s potato chips and fresh chives. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian choices make this a crowd pleaser.
Nittany Pizza / York, PA / nittanypizza.com
WINNING COMBO
Famous on Cumberland County’s West Shore is the “pizza salad” made with organic greens, parmesan, and Dijon vinaigrette over pizza bread. Gluten-free crust is available on The Pizza Grille’s many offerings of specialty pizzas.
Pizza Grille / Camp Hill, Carlisle, Lemoyne, PA / thepizzagrille.com
TO MARKET
Casero’s at West Shore Farmer’s Market has a following for their pies such as the Meatza Pizza made with pepperoni, ham, salami, hot Italian sausage, and meatballs. For vegetarians, the Mediterranean pie comes with a unique combo of artichoke hearts, feta, basil, and mozzarella.
Casero’s / Lemoyne, PA / caseropizza.com
NOT YOUR MAMA’S PIZZA
This cult-favorite thin-crust square pie is topped with plum tomatoes, homemade pesto, fresh garlic, and parmesan, plus mozzarella, making Slice of Brooklyn’s Grandma Pie a game-changer.
Slice of Brooklyn / Honey Brook, Lampeter, Lancaster, and New Holland / brooklynpizzalancaster.com
GO BIG OR GO HOME
Not to be confused with the pizza chain, there’s nothing little about this Caeser’s, home of the big slice. And we do mean big—as in bigger than your head.
Caeser’s Pizza / York, PA / caeserpizza.com
Photo courtesy Jenny Schulder
ARTISANAL EATS
Thom’s brick oven pizzas are a cross between a New York and a Neapolitan-style pizza, made with artisanal ingredients like hand-sliced pepperoni, local sausage, and hand-grated cheeses with fresh basil. Popular dairy-free tomato pies and herbed focaccia are also available for pick-up or dine-in.
Thom’s Bread / Lancaster, PA / thomsbread.com
GENERATIONS OF QUALITY
For more than 50 years, JoJo’s has been serving its house-made pies—11 reds and 12 whites, plus traditional and Sicilian—making this a local fave with a slice for everyone.
JoJo’s Pizza & Pasta / Multiple locations / jojospizza.net
TWO FAVES IN ONE
Westside Pizza is one of those local shops with no frills but a loyal following. The cheesesteak pizza combines two local faves in one, a win-win.
Westside Pizza / Myerstown, PA / westsidepubandpizza.com
LUCA
While this neighborhood restaurant claims to be casual, it’s actually a stylish and trendy amaro bar frequented by food snobs from nearby to New York City, and even celebrity chefs. Creative wood-fired pizza combinations have been known to include taleggio crema, Brussels sprouts, ramps, and other seasonally fresh ingredients.
Luca / Lancaster, PA / lucalancaster.com
MAKE MONDAY NOT MEH
Locals compare the Alley Kat’s thin-crust pizza to the the Zangari recipe, one of the most famed pizzas in Lancaster history. Snag a pie for just 6 bucks, eat-in only, on Monday nights.
Alley Kat / Lancaster, PA / alleykatbar.com
Photo courtesy Forno Bova
CRAFTY DELIVERY
It’s wood fired pizza on the go. Bubbly charred crust, locally sourced ingredients. Find the truck out locally or book it for your next party.
Forno Bova / York, PA / fornobova.com
SMALL BUT MIGHTY
These personal-sized brick-oven pizzas are focused on quality ingredients over quantity. Imported meats and cheeses are served alongside perfectly paired wines.
Bacco Pizzeria and Wine Bar / Harrisburg, PA / baccopizzeriawinebar.com
TIME-HONORED TRADITION
While this pizza shop has been serving Hershey for more than 30 years, it’s also changed with the times to include a gluten-free pizza that locals love. Popular pies include the Old World and white varieties.
Mr. Sorrento’s / Hershey, PA / mrsorrentos.com
PIZZA WITH A VIEW
The Pizza Patio at John Wright Restaurant offers unique views of the Susquehanna River during warm-weather months providing pizza with a view that just can’t be beat.
John Wright Restaurant / Wrightsville, PA / jwrpa.com
A SLICE OF ITALY
Authentic Italian cuisine includes Sicilian and New York style pizzas as well as 11 specialty pies. If you have extra hungry mouths to feed, the lunch special slices are huge. And don’t miss the unique stuffed pizza with two layers of sausage, pepperoni,and cheese.
Mamma’s Pizza Italian Ristorante / Loganville, PA / mammaspizzaofloganville.com
