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    Cestra's Pizza III

    4.0 (52 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CESTRA'S PIZZA III ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tyler L.

    Thin, with multiple slice options. The chefs are generally attentive and the slices are mostly fresh. This is close to my personal favorite style of pizza. Inconsistent, sometimes cold. Not horrible, not great

    Matt F.

    Pretty good. It says "Cestra's Pizza III" on the awning in the front - so this is either the third location or the third attempt. While not the greatest slice of pizza I've ever had, the slices are still very good. The dough is different than standard and the slices can be slightly larger than the norm. There is a good selection of rolls, calozones, knots, and the usual you'd find in a pizzeria. I've had the knots twice and one time they were on point and the other time not so much - not sure if the cooks change up, but things should be consistent. The calzones are pretty good. The fridge has an ok selection of drinks. There is a decent amount of seating and a sizable counter against the window for solo eaters. My main issue is the dirty tables. The times I have been here, the tables have mostly been dirty. It doesn't take long to wipe a rag across the tables, but they miss the mark with this. The staff here is basic - don't expect too much friendliness, unless you're a regular. Really would've been 5 stars, but the dirty tables, the slight lack of consistency, and the blah staff take it away. But generally speaking, a very good pizzeria for the area.

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    Dominik D.

    I had their Caesar chicken slice. These guys pay attention, they make sure the elements play well together. Minimal sauce so the focus is the lettuce, chicken, and dressing.

    Sad Margherita Pie

    Severely Disappointed!!! Ordered my first Margherita Pie and what a flop! Looks sloppy, little cheese and basil! Not good and will never order this again. I've always ordered great food from Cestra's but this time it was a miss! And to add insult to injury... it's was cold. (And no, I didn't pick up late)

    Chicken bacon ranch slice
    Kaitlin G.

    The pizza here is bomb! I'm so glad I decided to come here because no other pizza in the area could compare to ME - and my bf agrees. I love their plain cheese slices, they are perfectly thin and cheesy and foldable. The garlic knots vary but I always order them. And the chicken bacon ranch slice will forever be my guilty pleasure. The tables tend to always be dirty but besides that minor set back I can't complain. Tip: Ask for your pizza not too hot if you're super hungry and need to eat ASAP

    Uncooked bacon

    I was told the bacon comes pre-cooked. At which part does the bacon look cooked? Then dashes another slice on the counter with an attitude. Will be contacting

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    Pretty good for the neighborhood Nice selection of pizza and other pizzeria products.

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    Great pizza! Just kind of expensive. The wigs are great too! Y family loves it here.

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    Amazing Food never disappointed great ppl working there definitely one of my new favorite places

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    6 years ago

    The pizza here is good been coming here for years but charging $5 for a regular slice cheese pizza is outrageous .

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    8 years ago

    food here is good and well worth to sit and enjoy a great pizza. My daughter loves the Pepperoni pizza here.

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    11 years ago

    Old School NY spot ... great slices. I got a chix specialty slice as well. I would go back.

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