Big Apple Pizzeria

We were in the neighborhood.... Honest. We were a bit hungry, too. DeFazio's, one of the region's…read morepremiere pizza parlors was only a few blocks away. I haven't been to this original location on 4th St. in Troy for a few years. The family operation is nearly 100 years old. Remarkably, it's very much as I remember it. A tiny place with three tables. Some of the seating looks like repurposed church pews. The youthful staff, friendly as always. They were running into some delays as orders came pouring in just before dinnertime. They'd have to check to see if they could fit our order for a big pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and peppers. They squeezed us in! Since the wait would be between 20-30 minutes we kept ourselves busy by checking out the desserts in the self serve refrigerator. I picked out a slice of "hangover" (alcohol) cake and I devoured it before our meal arrived. It was so delicious and naughty fun to eat our dessert before the meal. The pizza was fantastic when it arrived. I prefer crisp crusts-- this one was not-- but it was awesome just the same. My friend and I were so hungry that we consumed half of the pie before I realized that we hadn't photographed our delicious pizza. The remaining half was boxed and taken home to be enjoyed for a couple more days. The staff was so ready. They came to our table with the box and we settled up our bill. A lot to be said for tradition and quality. I've also visited DeFazio's in Albany, but I have yet to visit the relatively new restaurant up the block. Thanks, DeFazio's, for another great meal.

Family business, neighborhood ambiance, fabulous pizza, fresh ingredients, and the most authentic…read morepizza I've had! Great sizes, reasonable prices, and absolutely amazing!

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Garlic bread. Came w Antipasto

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Garden

Vecchia Casa Pizza

4.8(4 reviews)

1.6 mi

The thin crust cheese pizza got me in the door witha great sauce to cheese ratio and a crispy…read morecrust. Branched out and tried chicken masala and eggplant dinners and was impressed with the al dente pasta with both sauces. Really good ingredients. My new go to pizza place in South Troy.

I tried a chicken bacon ranch calzone from here. We spoke to the guy working behind the counter for…read morea bit. I did notice the place is spectacularly clean. They opened up a couple of months ago but still, remarkably clean for a pizza place. I really like the calzone, the dough was light and the quality of the ingredients in the calzone were great. I would eat here again!

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8 cut classic cheese pizza

Pistana Brothers

4.5(53 reviews)

2.4 mi

Ate it before taking a picture, but some of the better pizza within a ~20 minute radius. Love the…read moremovie collection and posters in there too, makes for a good vibe with a friendly guy (think he was the owner) behind the counter. Would recommend!

Let me start with that fact that we are from Brooklyn and Queens. Pizza is a sacred thing to us. We…read moreare pizza snobs. This is excellent pizza even by NYC standards. We love Joes, this is that good. They roll with whatever we order. Great service, nice people. They have normal sized slices that can be folded. Check that box. Thin crisp crust with the right amount of chew. Sauce that tastes like Nona made it, not from a can, or ketchup bottle like some of the bad pizza we've experienced. The cheese is fresh and better quality too. Their eggplant pizza is killer. Their wings and salads are also very good. They have door dash and we order weekly all the way to Waterford and Latham.. This is phenomenal pizza and the best you are going to get anywhere in the CR. I have only had it delivered so I can't even tell you about the ambiance, but their pizza is perfection. fuhgeddaboudit!

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Amante Pizza

3.7(108 reviews)

0.7 mi

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Amante's is a fun Troy local spot because I'd never willing order from them unless it was 2am. I…read moreordered these at 2am. Probably the driest and plan chicken wings? They're mild but they were too crispy and the sauce wasn't that great. Thankfully, DoorDash had a promotion so we got 50 wings for $45 but... idk not my favorite. Maybe another flavor would have worked better.

Love their wings but have been trying other things, such as calzone, wrap, and shawarma. So far…read moreall have been great!

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Uncle Doms American Pizza

4.3(6 reviews)

I'm going to start out with a tip. Ask to have your 4-cut pizza cut into 12 slices. (Easy math…read moreconversion if you get an 8-cut instead.) I've never been to Detroit and only had Detroit style pizza at one other restaurant which just so happens to also be local. I read that the chef at that other restaurant was originally from Detroit and was therefore quite knowledgeable and experienced in making the Detroit style. I've enjoyed the pizza there enough to have returned several times. So, I was anxious to try Uncle Dom's when I heard about it last week. After all, it's about 25 miles closer to home. I've Googled Detroit style pizza in the past and learned that it "is a rectangular pizza with a thick crust that is crispy and chewy. It is traditionally topped with Wisconsin brick cheese that goes all the way to the edges and caramelizes against the high-sided heavyweight rectangular pan." Uncle Dom's meets that criteria! (Actually, I don't know if the cheese was from Wisconsin.) Google also tells me that Detroit style is 1 1/2" thick. I mention this because Uncle Dom's is slightly thicker than what I've had elsewhere, is awkward and messy to eat when served in Dom's standard size cut (see my above tip), and you're likely to get sauce on your nose! At the pan's edge of a slice, Dom clearly hits the 2-inch mark (see photo). The dough at the center may be 1 1/2" but the generous amount of toppings, especially the delicious sauce, cannot help but kiss the inner top of the takeout box. All that dough is delicious. It has a great flavor on its own, but the caramelized melted cheese at the edges takes it up another notch. Chunks of ham and pineapple on the Hawaiian, blend great flavors with the sauce and dough. Sautéed peppers and onions along with a nicely fenneled sausage, also go great with Dom's sauce and (Wisconsin?) cheese. Love that sausage! Note: Beware of the prices shown on the webpage. They are out of date. My Hawaiian was not $14 but $16, and the Sausage, Peppers, and Onions was not $14 but $18. Both pizzas were well worth the higher cost.

Don't judge a pizza by its bar…read more What you might call a dive bar, I could call a culinary exploration. Located in Eldorado bar in Troy, some might call this place a dive, dumpy, a hole in the wall, but I found it to be a homey and comfortable setting. And, it is exactly what it's not trying to be, an excellent pizza spot. You could randomly stumble in here after a night on the town expecting crappy bar food, and find truly excellent Detroit style pizza. Uncle Doms was a last minute addition to a local pizza tour. We came late, the bar was pretty empty, and we quickly snagged up 6 seats at the bar. We came for pizza and ordered some beverages for our wait. The bar was well staffed and we chatted up the bartenders who were all raving about the pizza, rightfully so. The menu is simple, Detroit style pizza is what they serve. We opted for a large 8 cut plain cheese pie, double cut for sharing. It came in about 20 minutes, cooked fresh and delivered hot and beautiful. Detroit style pizza is a thick cut pizza cooked in a deep sheet pan, cheese covered to the edges to give you the most delicious and burnt cheesy crust, topped with sauce. This pizza was amazing. The crust, while thick, was so light and airy with a crisp and buttery bottom. The cheese and sauce were heavy, but paired perfectly with the thick crust. This pizza is crave worthy, balanced and very unexpected. Highly recommend checking this place out for a casual beer and pizza night. It's seriously unexpected and down right delicious.

Smart cameras can even take away the dinginess that time brings along.

Are pizzas too high or boxes too low?

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A bear hog! ;-)

De Fazio's- 216

3.7(22 reviews)

Run do not walk!! This is some of the best pizza in the northeast; heck, the country…read more So damn good! Street parking out front. The service is so friendly. Just awesome. And the interior was beautiful. Hard to believe o was in South Troy lol. Not noisy at all - very easy to carry on a conversation. The hangover cake is to die for - wow! Highly recommend!

I was excited to try this new restaurant in town, but was quite disappointed with our experience…read more The interior is beautifully designed with lots of seating, a full bar, and an open pizza oven area. Naturally it seemed like the perfect place for dinner! We decided to split a traditional cheese pizza and the chicken parm which turned out to be the perfect amount of food for the both of us - and some leftover. The pizza was great! Thick crust, classic marinara, and a generous amount of mozzarella. The chicken parm on the other hand was a disappointment. The chicken itself was too thick and dry, although a good portion size. The pasta was a complete miss. Flavorless, bland, and undercooked. The dish was also topped with cilantro which I thought was odd. For $27 and one of the more expensive items on the menu I was expecting it to be a lot more flavorful. Our service was sadly also not good. Our waitress was also a bartender so she got busier throughout the night with people at the bar. We ordered and she checked in on us once. We were waiting around awhile trying to catch her attention to get the check, but after 15mins another waitress ended up helping us out. We came on the slightly earlier side for dinner, but it was still a Friday night so by 6pm the place was packed and very loud.

Where the magic happens

Pistachio pesto

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Manhattan

I Love New York Pizza

3.6(43 reviews)

1.3 mi

I love mu pizza fresh out of the oven, so I usually prefer pizza spots where we can dine in as a…read morefamily. From the outside, I always thought this place was small, but it's actually quite spacious, bright, and very clean inside. We're so used to seeing greasy, sticky tables at pizza places, but not here. Everything was spotless--I didn't even feel the need to wipe the table, which is rare for a pizza spot. My husband and I love extra thin and crispy pizza, and this one was exactly how I like it--perfectly balanced and delicious. So many times before when I asked asked for "extra crispy" elsewhere, ended up with a burnt pizza, but this was just right. I couldn't be happier! The staff and the manager were very friendly and helpful. The manager especially made an effort to chat with customers and ensure everyone was happy. They were also very accommodating with the customizations I requested for my pizza. Great service, high-quality and delicious pizza, and a spotless environment. Highly recommend!

we stop here to get a pie to take home when in town. Pizzas always consistent. Service is good…read more Definitely recommend this place.

Garlic Knots

Regular cheese pizza

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Bacchus

3.7(175 reviews)

0.7 mi

We were a party of nine we called ahead for reservations. The bartender was friendly, attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. One party member did not like his out and the offer was to take it off the bill or bring him a different one. We had the appetizer of cheese garlic bread just delicious and with a nice presentation and shareable. They have a unique bear menu although I would like to see you different ones added. The personal pizzas are delicious. You can watch them making your pizzas right there would fire mouth of Bacchus. The large pepperoni pizza serves three people easily. The buffalo chicken pizza is served with a Gorgonzola so you have to like serious blue cheese. Everyone was happy with their meal and their experience. We will be back.!

We've been here a couple of times. The pizza and pastas are great. The service is great. Nice…read moreambiance. I just wish they served wine by the glass that is not from a can. The wine selection could be better. Otherwise I would give 5 stars.

Garlic parm wings extra crispy

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Red Front Restaurant

3.4(139 reviews)

Great local pizza place, highly recommend! Service is always friendly and their COB is a classic.read more

Excellent experience. First time, but hopefully we shall return to Troy again someday…read more We had a speciality pizza, three cheeses with honey. It was absolutely delicious. Also the Beans and Greens. One is left with the impression of a meticulous cooking staff. A neighborhood place, but honestly a memorable meal.

Antipasti

Traditional pizza

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Cob sausage

I Love Pizza of Troy

3.9(114 reviews)

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Been eating here for a decade and I never had a bad slice! Fast, good, and cheap! This place only…read moredoes pizza and they do it well!

I took a photo my four slices of pizza in a takeout box. They might look haphazard to you but to me…read morethey're a thing of beauty. I was driving past I Love Pizza in Troy when I decided to stop in. I'm glad I did. What a nice selection. It's been a long time since I've had a chicken bbq slice or a broccoli slice. I also got a pepperoni and meatball slice as well as a pepperoni, onion and peppers slice. They were for my husband, the red meat eater. The shop was running a lunch special offering a free soda with every two slices ordered. I was so happy. The young man behind the counter was friendly and so helpful. I had a bit of a wait because there were a couple of customers ahead of me. They were friendly, too. They got into a conversation with me and they made me laugh. Other customers who were seated at tables and already eating could hear us chatting. I could see them turn around in their seats and smile at us. It's an old style pizza shop. It looks as though it's been there a long time. The decor reminded me of the pizza parlors that I visited as a child. When it was my turn, my total bill came out to about $17. My slices were warmed up in the oven and smelled so good when they came out. The aroma filled me with anticipation on the ride home. The pizza slices were still warm when I got home. My husband immediately took a bite and declared the pizza to be great. I enjoyed my slices as well but I wish my bbq chicken slice had a bit more chicken and a bit less bbq sauce. Nevertheless, I was still delighted with my take out lunch choice. I do love pizza. I'll be back sometime to try more of the menu.