My go to place for the world's best pizza. And go in there for God knows how long, best pizza around read more

Best primavera pizza and chicken cheesesteak. Always a go to when you don't want to cook! Also, you can't beat the friendly staff. These are the nicest and most welcoming people. read more

My go to place for slices. I also enjoy their chicken strips. Fries isn't my favorite because its the regular bland fries. I wish they had the psoriasis fries which has a lot more flavor. Place is ample amount of seating. I'll continue to go back for my pizza fix which is a slice or two read more

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This place takes me back for a time where pizza joints used to be the bigs! Came here a couple of weeks ago and I always wanted to come and I can guarantee you that it did not disappoint me! This place seems like a time capsule and it's totally underrated and passed over from the old school sign in front to the old school booth and the wood paneling on the walls, and as for pricing, these are the cheapest pizza slices. You could possibly get anywhere in the city and I mean anywhere!!! So the folks who are actually reading this review, please come to this place give them some business! read more

Best pizza EVER! I live out of town and it's my first stop when I come back in town !

My favorite pizza in this area, always taste and fresh. I like their pick up service usually it takes 5-10 minutes between call and the order is ready. Friendly stuff. There are many tables inside so you never need to wait an available table read more

Our "special" pizza was supposed to have equal amounts of each of multiple toppings. But 90% of the toppings were horrible raw onions and most of the other 10% were bitter tasting green peppers! We counted one tiny piece of sausage on every slice plus 1.2 pieces of burnt pepperoni. The cheese was flavorless and undercooked, the sauce made of canned tomatoes and a huge amount of salt. The crust was decent tasting if very dry and tooth-cracking hard. VERDICT: A total letdown. The steak sandwich had cheap meat that needed to be chopped into thousands of pieces in order to be made edible due to the huge amount of gristle present. And our scale showed four ounces of steak, not the advertised eight. VERDICT: A grossly overpriced quarter pounder. Literally. The sausage grinder had two body hairs as a "condiment". VERDICT: Too disgusting to eat. The fries were dry, hard, overcooked, and disappointing. VERDICT: We put them in the bird feeder. But even the birds and squirrels did not like them, so we had to throw them into the trash can. CLEANLINESS: Nonexistent. Devoid of gloves and hand washing. The workers handle money and wipe their noses/brows with their bare hands, and then handle food! Plus, they converse loudly while handling and preparing food, which causes their spittle to get into it. PRICES: Unbelievably high especially for the aforementioned onion pizza that was advertised as a multi-topping pizza. SERVICE: The longest wait that we have ever experienced at any pizzeria. The employees were polite but that hardly makes up for the terrible food. RESTAURANT: Old, dirty, dated decor, worn out. LOCATION: Dangerous to exit and enter. But the overall neighborhood is still nice despite slowly decaying as lower class people continue to move in. PARKING: Plenty of it. OVERALL VERDICT: Aldo's Pizzarama is a shell of its former decent self. The new owners have destroyed it and the food. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - the outside of the restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a west coast gal, I've always had the belief that east coasters were being overdramatic about New York-style pizza tasting so much better. I mean, how different can pizza really be, amirite? .. I was not right. I was legitimately upset when I took a bite of this pizza and thought "you're kidding" because it was actually delicious and better than west coast pizza. And I was doubly upset because I then understood why everyone kept saying "it's hard to describe" when I asked them to explain why east coast pizza was better. It's just.. something about the crust being airy but crunchy at the same time, chewy but not too chewy, and flavorful yet not too flavorful that it overwhelms the toppings. I don't know, it was just so good! I liked the regular slices as well as well as the Sicilian, but I think I preferred the thinner crust slightly more. I didn't find the toppings to be particularly amazing, but the crust texture paired with melty cheese made me keep on wanting to eat bite after bite. I don't even know what else to say for this review except that I'm so upset I hadn't tried east coast pizza, or more specifically NY-style pizza, sooner because I was being flippant about it. How many years have I missed out on eating it and when do I get to go back with this pandemic?! Anyway, don't make the mistake I did. Eat the pizza. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Cheese regular slice and Cheese Sicilian. - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely fantastic can't wait to go back. Great pizza great sandwiches everything was fantastic.

People are so friendly and the food is amazing, their slices arent greasy and their cheesesteaks are to die for, absolutely love this place would recommend. read more

Pizza was 3 1/2 stars. Crust was firm, it wasn't until the last few slices that we saw the floppy end. The sauce had good flavor. The downside was it had more oil than I would like. The slice pie that was sitting on the counter looked really good. The oil was mostly from the pepperoni toppings. The place is dated. It would be worth a return visit read more

Aldo's Pizzarama on Bustleton Avenue in far Northeast Philadelphia has been at the same location for a couple of generations, and has the reputation for making the best pie in this part of the city. Perhaps, it has changed hands since those opinions were expressed, but it was not our experience when we stopped in for dinner over the weekend. The guys behind the counter, although not busy, seemed unwilling to crack a smile or offer any service beyond taking our order and shouting out when the pizza or steak sandwich was ready, for us to pick up and deliver to ourselves. No silverware, no napkins, no courtesy offered. My son liked the steak, but said it was not worth the drive to have it. The pizza looked great with crisped sausage slices and well done crust. The problem was the overuse of cheese out of proportion to the sauce. It was such a heavy layer that the undercarriage could not support the topside. Lifted from the outer edge left the center of the slice on the aluminum pan with its contents sliding off. The work involved in folding the slices allowed us to taste how salty the cheese and red sauce were. Just not a good pizza, despite the decent crust. Won't be back. read more

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I dont know what happen to this place but I wont be back. I ordered a grilled chicken ceaser salad and the chicken was hard I told the guy at the counter his response was REALLY I said yea he walks away with the salad comes back with it in his hand - he put a lid on top of it then he bags it up for me to take home. I am pissed I just said the chicken was hard and you dont offer to remake it fresh or make something else. I spent over 40.00 here tonight I wont be back. I advise dont go here because if your food is made wrong they dont offer to fix the problem. I went up to another guy and told him and he said did you tell the other guy I was like yea he didnt do anything he bagged it up for me. Then he walked over and asked him he said yea she complained and that was it I ended up throwing the bag on the counter at him. Never again read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Aldo's sucks. I haven't been in years. Thought I'd give it another shot. Not much has changed. I ordered 2 slices to go. They threw it on one paper plate in a bag and sent me on my way. They can't afford to give me a small box?? The pizza was way too cheesy and excessively greasy. Will never be back. read more

This is one of the first places that come to mind when I'm going back to Philly. Mind you, the pizza isn't the best though it's good. Given my choices around Philly, I'll go to Adriatic Pizza in the Falls Township/Levittown area of Bucks County. Aldo's always reminds of the place you go after your first successful win at a music or dance recital or when your hockey team wins its first game. It's got the kind of personality to make you want to return time and again. I was driving from Christiana, Delaware trying to think where in Philly I'd like to eat. China Town didn't really feel accessible at the hour and other choices didn't feel right, either, so I headed toward Cottman Avenue and thunderstorms arrived. I couldn't see a thing and passed Bustleton and turned onto Castor. Eventually, my car beeped at me, telling me that I was almost out of fuel, but I was more out of fuel than the car was. I found the place, got a slice with sausage and a slice with pepperoni and a medium iced tea. $6.53 seemed a bit steep but it's been years. It was a few minutes in the oven and two slices, iced tea, and two napkins and I was set. The pepperoni was as greasy as ever, which is why I grabbed the second napkin. The taste was good, though, with one exception: they need to sweep the oven properly. They always have little bits of burnt pizza lingering in the oven and it ends up on the bottom of your pizza as dust. If they didn't get a new scraper and brush since I left Philly in 1996, there is something wrong with them. The slices were still good and they're the best inside the city limits. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pizza was spot on. 10 minimum on cards is their policy. Hence the 4 stars, prices were a little high as well read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - 2 slices - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Shocked they don't have five stars. If I could give it 10 I would. I don't know where to start but this is the best pizza in Philadelphia. I've been to a lot of pizza places in my life. Highly suggest eating in/ dining in the for maximum quality. Unfortunately they are only doing takeout read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - two slices of pepperoni pizza on a paper plate - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Very friendly staff and excellent pizza! We tried the regular cheese pizza today but will be back to try other menu items. The crust and cheese were both perfect, the sauce a little on the salty side but really good overall. read more

Easily the top 3 pizza places in existence. Was the best 25 years ago and is still holding on. I have eaten pizza in Manhattan, Chicago and the Jersey Shore. Nothing here has changed including the decor. Nor should it. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Tacky 1970. And I love it. Best pizza anywhere. Period. - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Probably the best pizza in NE Philly. Why three stars? Remember the soup Nazi from Seinfeld? This is the pizza Nazi. Be prepared for next level rudeness and if you're ok with that, you'll enjoy a great pie. read more

I have been having pizza from here over 15 years now, and I never once had any complaints about it. I went to high school a block from here and this was everyone's go-to spot to hangout and have pizza after school. Cheese fries are amazing, and pizzas are really delicious full of extra cheese and thin crust! This pizza place is very nostalgic to me and I crave them so often. Everyone working here is also very friendly and helpful! Never once have I had any issues with my food or the people! read more

I can't even describe how tasty this pizza was!!! I'm sad because I wish I would have found this place sooner ugh. Anyhoo, I called in an order it was ready when I arrived. I went later in the evening and it wasn't crowded. The staff was friendly and I feel the cost is about the average of a pizza place. Medium pepperoni $14.46, but I would say the medium was the size of a large. You can sit down and eat if you would like, there is plenty of room inside. I would definitely recommend this place. It's pretty darn tasty. The pizza isn't too oily where it makes your bread soggy, but also not dry to the point it pretty much crusty; it has the perfect balance. It may not matter but I love the fact that I ordered my pizza to go and they didn't cut the pizza until I arrived on location. I'm definitely going back!! read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best pizza in town!!! I've been going there since I was in high school. Love the friendly workers. I've never had a bad experience here. They have a parking lot so parking is not an issue. read more

The only place to come for a proper Sicilian Pie in NE Philly. In fact, I can't even find a place that makes something close to one! Toppings are not skimped on here, and they even put meatball on my pizza when it was not on the pizza side of the menu. Same charge as other meats like pepperoni! read more

Can NOT drive by without getting a slice, or 2! Great pizza. They do not deliver but it's so good you won't mind driving to pick it up. I've had their cheesesteaks- very good & love their cheese fries. Can't say I've had much else on the menu because it's all about that yummy pizza pie! I tend to favor the individual slices over a full pie. When they re-heat the slices, it adds a little extra crispiness that I love. My mouth just watered! The guys behind the counter are always very friendly- You'll feel like you've known them for years... read more

Pizza here is hit or miss sometimes great sometimes to greasy, depends on the cook. Cheesefries are yummy. A bit overpriced, especially for a cup.of soda, hurtw your pocket. read more

Been here 2x in the last 10 years .. thought I'd give it another shot recently.. got pizza fries.. not the best but not the worst

Absolutely delicious pizza! Place is ALWAYS busy and there's a reason. Fresh food, great prices. Everything I ever eaten here has been fresh. I definitely suggest this place for any meal of any time Of day. Also cute and clean indoor tables to eat at! Friendly service and helpful. Worth every penny! read more

I'm directly in the same business, and I would fire that employee for ruin any change of food sales going into the slow period !!! Steve I would like to speak directly with a supervisor/ manager about my visit today 4pm 9.4.2018 . The gentleman with short black hair ....I guess he was working the counter , bc if he is , he is killing your business from a guest point of view! I ask to place an order for take out .....it was the END OF THE WORLD !! His body language and the annoying look made me angry at the point I left right away !! We wanted to celebrate my sons first day of school as first grader , and this disgruntle employee ruin it !!!! I would like to speak to someone in charge since I was told the manager is only there Fridays ......Pretty surprise on how I was treated since there was nobody in the building at 4pm - REPOST 19047 HOLLAND ,PA. LOCATION Follow up 5pm - owner wanted to argue with me over the phone and felt that I misread her employee as person who displayed rolling of his eyes , and negative body language is a good thing . The gentleman has 10 years experience along with her 34 years experience as owner which means nothing when it comes to common courtesy. She express to me that there is no way this happen and got real defensive about the entire situation. I even screenshot the call I made to her Restaurant trying to find a resolution to my issue , and the gentleman who has 10 years experience told me nobody is there till Fridays .....but I was wrong again , because the owner was in the building the entire time ....who knew ? Employees are always going win when the owner is in DENIAL . SHE HAS THE RIGHT TO RUN HER BUSINESS, BUT THE PUBLIC HAS RIGHT TO HEAR FEEDBACK, THANKS FOR REACHING OUT -Steve read more

I purchased a pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom salad pizza slice from this place and loved what I got. The crust was crispy while the toppings and cheese stayed melted and hot. The flavor of the ingredients really stood out more than your typical chain pizza place. Definitely recommend this place if your in the area. Probably one of top pizza spots in Northeast Philly. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Aldi's used to be a great place. Their pizza crust was burned and they messed up our last order for pickup. We told the guys and they gave us attitude and basically didn't care. We were good customers. They are pretty rude. Won't be going back anytime soon. read more

Excellent pie cooked to perfection!! Panzaotti small pepperoni is fantastic! Good cheesesteak and fries!

I am baffled by the good reviews for this place. The pizza sauce doesn't taste good. I got a slice of cheese and a slice of Sicilian. Both were bad. It tastes very much like canned sauce. I also got the mozzarella sticks which were just ok, but the marinara accompanying it was so gross. It didn't taste like the pizza sauce, and I can't identify the odd flavor, but it wasn't good. I was encouraged by the good reviews but ultimately let way down. This pizza tasted like it came from a school cafeteria. read more

My parents have been taking me here since 1990. The best pizza in Philadelphia and bucks county area. Best if eaten in house. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - One of the best pies in Philly - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Have been coming here since I was a kid. The staff has been working there for years and years and they are always so friendly. Reasonable prices and super yummy pizza! As a kid we also would get cheese or pizza fries which were really good too. If I need a pizza place and i'm in the area I will go here 100% of the time. read more

I have been going to Aldo's for over 40 years...since high school. The pizza is fantastic and consistent. Omar and the guys who work there are great. I highly recommend Aldo's! read more

So disappointed, was a great spot in the 80s through a few years ago. Apparently the original owner sold, perhaps that's why the quality changed. The calzone was terrible. Watery cheese....yucky. Onion rings from frozen, was deep fried mush, not fresh onions. Just moved back into this neighborhood after going to Aldos for years, and hoping to make it my new neighborhood pizza spot. May give the pizza a chance. .Loved this place since high school, hope next experience is great when I try the pizza. read more

Aldo's Pizzarama - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I have several spots where I like to eat Pizza in/around Philly. In the NE, the battle rages between tony's, Aldo's, and Vince's. Tony's is closest to me, so in a pinch, it's just fine. VInces has really good pizza, I think the best in NE Philly, but not much else going for it. Aldo's is, well, it's like home. The Previous review describing the cherry coke is dead on, a real wiinner and I get it every time. If I ask for fries -well done, that's just how I get them! Every Time! Good Pizza that has a distinctive flavor, good steaks (my wife loves their chicken cheese-steak, and the Sicilian is the way I like it, thick and crusty. But for me, Aldos has one item that no one...ON EARTH, can touch. One special item that is part pizza, part Stromboli, part stuffed bread...it is crusty, cheesy...and I've been eating them for about 30 years now with (i hope) no end in sight. CALZONE. Not going to say anymore than the following... Calzone, sauce on the side. Well done fries, and a Cherry Coke. read more

The pizza is not bad. The service is ok, but hygiene in this place could be better. Overall, it's an average pizza place.

For quite awhile, I been fixated on places whose names include the suffix "rama." "Autorama," "Bowl-A-Rama," and "Foodarama," all evoke quaint mid-century images. When we noticed the sign for "Pizzarama" some time ago, we added it to our restaurant bucket list out of a sense of nostalgia. Tonight we finally made it across Pizzarama's threshold, and we immediately looked for Eddie Haskell and Wally Cleaver. Sadly, they were at the Skate-A-Rama. LOL. As other Yelpers have noted, Pizzarama has not been re-decorated in at least three decades. Accordingly, one would not come here for the ambiance, and we surmise that the business is primarily take away inasmuch as just a single table was occupied by a family with a couple of cute wee-uns. Our order tonight was confined to a large pizza with pepperoni and onions. Deconstructing the pie from the bottom, the crust was excellent, managing to be both chewy and crisp. It was relatively thin--not as thin as Tacconelli's and not as thick as Joe's. Unlike most other parlors, Pizzarama leaves only a modest unadorned edge on its pies, measuring perhaps 1/2 inch. As a result, a pie lacks a puffy edge. The long-cooked sauce was tasty, being neither too sweet nor salty and lacking any harsh edges. (I prefer a more vibrant, fresher-tasting, bolder tomato sauce). The pie had the right amount of cheese; one could still see sauce through the cheese layer and the cheese did not create an indivisible slick. Not a fan of that state of affairs. All in all, the balance of the three key components was good. The pepperoni was adequate but so mild that I barely discerned its presence (a nice, dry Sicilian would be an improvement). The onion was sparingly applied. We would not have tried the Pizzarama but for the recommendations of the Yelp Nation. Thanks! We look forward to a return visit to try the signature Sicilian pie read more