Awesome hidden gem in Troy. The staff was extremely friendly and the pizza came out piping hot. We ordered a large cheese with their speciality garlic and herb dough. The flavor in the pizza was awesome (and I like how they sprinkle herbs over it once it comes out of the oven), but not sure the specialty dough was worth the extra up-charge. I like my pizzas a little crisper - this pizza had a little flop to it, but I would definitely come back to try another one of their specialty pies. Worth the hype and detour when you're upstate. read more

DeFazio's - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Ordered DeFazio's for a pick up today. You have to order early, sometimes the day before. So called first thing for a 4pm pick up. The girl takes the order but doesn't ask my name, so I asked if she needed my name for the order and she said "oh yeah." Didn't think much of it at the time. I drive all the way out there to pick up all the food and get told "no we don't have your order." And they just stand there and stare at me like I am in the wrong. No apology, no "give us some time we will get it done for you." NOTHING! They offered no remorse, no "let's make this right." It was the worst customer service I have ever experienced. read more

Ordered a pizza for pick up and very disappointed... it was flat and tasted like cardboard. Reviews were really good so was super surprised. Will give another chance, but for dining only. Will not order for delivery or pick up again. read more

Dave Portnoy made me do it. Defazio's 100% lives up to the hype! Ordered online the morning of at 10am and it was ready for pickup at 6:30pm - make sure to order in advance! They really do sell out. Ordered the following: Large cheese pizza with meatballs & sausage - red sauce and meatballs tasted so fresh and had great flavor. Meatballs are cut thin and sausage crumbled - so good! Small spinach and mushrooms - this pizza ended up being my favorite! The seasonings they used to sauté the mushrooms and spinach were garlicky and delicious and they give you a great amount of the veggies Small white clam pizza - was super intrigued and had to try! If you're a big seafood fan you have to order. Packs a lot of flavor. Mini cannolis - fill them for you right then and there! Authentic and fresh! The pizza bread dough was light and airy and cooked to perfection. Can't wait to try more items on their menu! 10/10 would recommend DeFazio's. read more

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I honestly don't know where to begin. First off, we're from Los Angeles and took a red-eye flight to fly into Newark. The first thing we wanted to do was drive 2.5 hours to get to DeFazio's! Yes, we came on behalf of Dave Portnoy's recommendation. And it did not disappoint! This really was one of my most memorable restaurant experiences. - Pizza was INCREDIBLE - Hangover Cake was out of the world!! So moist perfectly throughout the entire thing. - We were eating outside and came Rocco popping out to ask how it was. We were the only ones so we got to talk to him for a while and it was such a nice conversation. So funny and cool. He was even so nice to invite us in and give us a tour of the store and recommended the Italian Hangover. - Even got to meet Rocco's son and he was chill as well. Overall, yes. Just go here and experience how great it is. I can't get over it. It's now a must-go place for us every time we're in the east coast now. Grazie, Rocco and DeFazio's team!!!! You've made my trip that much better read more

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We stopped by on a Friday around 3 to order pizzas and we were told the next available pizza would be around 7/8 pm! Our schedule was not that flexible so we ended up leaving. While in the car, we saw that there was an option to order ahead for pick up so we scheduled a pickup for Saturday around noon. I was very excited to see that there were vegan pizza options since I am lactose intolerant. I ordered the Vegan Margarite Pizza which has Vegan Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Homemade Vegan Parm Cheese and OMG it was the best vegan pizza I've ever had. I was nervous that I accidentally ate a pizza with real cheese since it was so good. The crust was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. Wish I lived closer so I could try other vegan pies! My bf ordered a cheese pizza and the Italian hangover cake (thanks for the recommendation Portnoy) and absolutely loved it! Next time I'm visiting RPI, I'll have to visit again read more

DeFazio's - Vegan Margarite Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

DeFazio's is the best spot in town! Nothing else has to be said! I love the food, I'm obsessed with the staff and owners! I'm not surprised at all these amazing reviews, it's worth it and well deserved! read more

I had been wanting to try this place for a number of weeks but my schedule and their schedule just didn't match for being able to get a reservation. However, tonight I had the opportunity with my daughter to go out to dinner and called to make a reservation I made it for 430 because they told me that they were really booked up later. Looking forward to a nice relaxing dinner. We went at 4:30 on entering the restaurant. the ambience was beautiful, but I could tell that it was a loud room with just a few people at that time that were there The waitress offered us a variety of waters of which both of us were looking forward to a cocktail ice cold and relaxing. I ordered a Manhattan and my daughter ordered a martini. When we got the drinks, they were served in goblet glasses just about a half a drink each and we were very disappointed as in a regular Italian or any restaurant the drink would've been twice the size for the price that was charged, but we took it for granted that maybe the dinner would be better We ordered. She ordered little neck clams with a white cream sauce on fettuccine and I ordered the fettuccine with a homemade Italian meatballs and marinara sauce When our dinners came my daughter got four little neck clams in a cream sauce with very little chopped up clams I received a dish of fettuccine with four tiny meatballs, Their homemade pork and beef. I must say that the meatballs were very tasty, but very small. We decided to go all the way since we were so disappointed with our experience and at this point we ordered a dessert which was a saving grace as my daughter loves cheesecake and they had this homemade cheesecake that was absolutely delicious. Found that the drink prices were very high for the drink the meal prices were out of proportion to the quantity of the meal that you got Service was average for the menu price, but the servers were very friendly. I have been in a food beverage business for over 50 years also a consultant I found this not to be a pleasant experience. Something that we waited for to relax and enjoy. Turned out to be a costly mistake . read more

Saw Dave Portnoy's glowing review last year online not knowing the location. While visiting family in the area his review popped up again on my IG feed and only then did I realize DeFazio's was less than 20 minutes away in Troy. The pizza was delicious but it was the Italian Hangover cake I had my stomach set on and to say it didn't disappoint is an understatement. It was absurdly delicious and surprisingly complex in flavor. I got a second slice for my family and they all agreed. Absolutely stop by if you're in the area. read more

DeFazio's - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

We enjoyed our dinner at the Fazio's. It was clean, staff was attentive and prices were not too bad. Our dishes were very good portions were fair. We enjoyed our experience. read more

Food was terrific... large cheese and a white clam ... got the hangover cake also ... bomb ass shit read more

DeFazio's - White clam - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

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Authentic Italian you got it! Homemade pastas, traditional parmesan dishes, huge and i do mean huge portions! The salads can be split 3-4 people! The Arugula salad was a mountain on a plate refreshing but not over powered by the lemon dressing. Pizzas are amazing the Vinny personal favorite,-Eggplant parm could feed a small army i kid you not Service very friendly and personable- Taylor, Maggie,Jess- thank you for your personal attention par excellence! Apple cider spritz very "Fally" and not to be missed. The wine portfolio was fabulous and heavily weighted with wonderfully unique Italian varietals- remember peeps Italian wines are meant to be paired with food to compliment both the wine and food - so grab that bottle and let it decant and warm up during salad, soup and appetizers and don't try to drink it before the food comes- I promise you will thank me later! Personal favs- Nobile di Montepulciano (Sangiovese from Tuscany) and the Toscano Rossa (petit verdot/cab blend) for more rich dishes Ambiance was bustling- sat in bar at high top one night, in dining area the next- i like the vibe of the high top better and the energy around the bar. This restaurant is actually 216 4th street and reservations are a must! We dined 2 nites outta 3 while in town for RPI parents weekend! Mangia mangia, salut, and molto bene! (Our only disappointment was missing meeting and chatting up the Sommelier both nights) read more

First time here a DeFazios Troy. Went in at 1:00 ordered for a 6 PM pickup. Pizza was ready, hot, and good to go. Walked it home and dove in. My wife and I loved it. Great crust, sauce , cheese. Fresh mushrooms and sausage. The girls at the counter were friendly and efficient. We will definitely order again, maybe this Monday! read more

Read the pizza reviews of the local Albany-Schenectady-Troy lot...then read the reviews from the NJ-Long Island-Connecticut folks. Who would you trust? Exactly...this is 6.5/10 pizza where I grew up. I'm being kind...doughy crusts and flop from the slice maybe ok in the "Good for Albany" world...but south of Westchester......I don't need to answer that. The red saucy Eyetalian pasta dishes are solid (classic Jersey worthy stuff)....not over the top memorable but I'm not driving 30 miles to Troy NY to visit this place...I'll save the gas for New Haven CT. read more

Delicious food and pasta. Hangover cake is amazing recommend getting a slice every time read more

We hiked to the east and stopped to get some half-baked pizzas for home. Delicious as always. When you get home, shove some pies in the oven, throw the dirty trail gear in the wash, sit down fresh & clean in your cozy jammies with a DeFazio slice ... you're living your very best life, let me tell you. Cheesy, moist, flavorful sauce, toothsome bread crust. Crisp on the bottom, but easy to fold. Just how I like it. Now to plan my next excuse to get a pie! read more

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EXCELLENT & EXCEPTIONAL Saw a "One Bite" review of DaFazio's Pizza on YouTube a couple of months ago in which Dave Portnoy raved about their pie, and made a note to try on my next annual trip to Troy. Since the Sunday night before my stay-over included a dinner, I promised my wife I would bring home a couple of pies. So, I called the order in and asked for light cooking to finish In the oven later after my 2-1/2 hour drive. The woman I spoke with was so nice and accommodating, saying that "half baked" was a fairly popular request. Got the two pies listed as their best sellers (a large plain cheese and a large Fra Diavolo). My wife's not into spicy, so we made the plain for dinner that Monday night... EXCELLENT! The recommendation to finish it in the oven at 425 with a pizza stone for about 8 minutes was spot-on. The bread dough recipe they use for their wood fired pizza is substantially hearty, yet light and crunchy/crispy. The spicy Fra Diavolo with sausage was carefully wrapped inside its box and enjoyed two weeks later (solo, last night)... EXCEPTIONAL!!! How good was it REALLY??? -- I ate the whole pie!!! The sauce was PERFECT -- Spicy enough to announce its seriousness at the outset, and (after the adjustment of the pallet) it was more and more delicious with each and every bite. The ground sausage on it married oh-so-well with sauce. OH YEAH BABY!!! This is now a staple to EVERY visit TO and (any time going anywhere near) THROUGH Troy!!! How lucky is this area to have such a timeless gem in its midst?!?!?! Judging by the steady stream of Monday lunchtime traffic going through while there -- THEY KNOW!!! (Rightfully SO!) read more

DeFazio's - Large plain pie... Anything BUT plain!... EXCELLENT!!! - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

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What a wonderful place. We stopped here for a late lunch after touring RPI. My wife is gluten and dairy free so when I saw they had a pizza for her we had to go! We sat in the back patio - with plenty of shade and a garden all around us - tomatoes, basil, grapes and more. Very simple but just right. And the pizza, damn! Best gf/df pizza my wife has had in a long time. My son and I split a meat lover's which was awesome. You know a good pizza place when they have meatballs and not ground beef as a topping! And the people were great too! Very friendly. read more

Was told wait would be "one hour" ended up waiting over 2 hours for pizza... was less then 10" in diameter... they need to change their system. Unbelievable. read more

We had this for takeout. What to get: a standard cheese is great. However, there's sausage and pepperoni was out of this world. Pesto chicken is also good - a bit on the dry side. And definitely don't miss out on their house salad read more

Fantastico authentic Italian wood fired pizza - out of this world. We were in Troy for a brief visit and wanted to take in some of the local Italian cuisine. The menu offers an awesome selection of pizzas and crust options including gluten free and whole grain. We opted for the Four Seasons pizza ($25) with prosciutto, clams, olives, artichokes and lots of fresh garlic. Oh man, the pizza was delicious. The crust was fluffy and chewy and they are generous with the toppings. So much interesting flavor. The pizza easily serves 6 people. For desert we tried the homemade mini cannolis. They were oh-so sweet and delicious. One is a perfect portion. We were able to order and pay on line and pick up curbside. The food was ready on time and piping hot. The building is cute in the heart of Troy. They also offer delivery. I would love to go back, dine in and try some of the other pizzas. They also offer pasta dishes with homemade pasta and have a selection of antipasto. Prices are reasonable. read more

DeFazio's - Four Seasons pizza. So good. - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

Absolutely wonderful experience both times we have been here. Just went for a birthday dinner and it was great. Ordered a pizza and a chicken parmigiana dinner. Not sure what was better, both excellent. Best pizza I have had in the capital district. Service and entire restaurant staff were so nice and pleasant to deal with. Not snooty and ego driven like a couple of the high end Italian places in Saratoga. They played Taylor Swift and not some depressing old Frank Sinatra songs. Expectations were high and met, can't wait to go back! read more

DeFazio's - Pizza (half meatball) - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

I came here with a group of friends recently after having made reservations. We wandered into the back where a not-so-friendly female employee told us that we had to "check in" in the store at front. No problem there, so off one guy went while we gathered up chairs to put around the table. A waitress came back and cleaned the table and soon we were ordering. However, our first pizza didn't arrive until 50 minutes (yes, I timed it) after we ordered it. There were less than a half-dozen others in the back the entire time, so we had no idea what the hold-up was. The waitress never offered an explanation, but finally I saw the first not-so-friendly female employee and asked her if she knew anything about our pizzas. Her response: "I am not working right now... you will need to check with someone else" and she disappeared back inside the store. Check we did, and we found out that the dough had been made wrong (no sugar?) and had to be redone. While annoying, had someone told us this (instead of letting us wait 50+ minutes) I suppose we could have adjusted our plans. Instead, we finally received our first pizza and were told the second would be out right away. It wasn't... at least another 10-15 minutes. Their pizza is the best in the area, and it was just as good that day. But service was horrible. Leaving your customers alone for 50 minutes waiting for what should be quick-cooking pizza is lousy, but having the staff either lie and say it will be right out or tell us they are "not working right now" and cannot help us is unacceptable. read more

Downstaters, you are not going to like this pie, upstaters, deprived of growing up with good pie will probably love it, especially considering the lack of local competition. The crust is not thin, it's kinda in-between not crispy at all, kind of a mid-dish-crust if you will. On our last visit, the (meh) sauce was all on one side. The reviews of this place seem a little pumped-up imo, I don't know how anyone who really grew up with good pie could recommend this, it sure aint no south-shore pie. read more

Great pizza. Fra Divaolo is our absolute favorite from here. You can dine in during the summer but seats are limited otherwise this is a strictly takeout only pizza restaurant. I think what makes them truly exceptional is sauce and crust flavor. read more

Fantastic wood fired pizza, the only way it should be made! Haven't experienced their new restaurant but soon I hope!

This place is legit. Awesome place. Great salads and all kinds of pizza. ( plus Italian hangover cake is amazing) read more

This place is awesome for every reason. Excellent food and amazing service. Unfortunately it had prior to arriving at defazios and there's very ltd seating inside but Brendan the fine gentleman behind the counter found a way to set up a table so my wife and I could enjoy some excellent pizza, antipasto and of the ridiculously good hangover cake. Thank you to everyone at defazios for the amazing hospitality and excellent food. Looking forward to my next visit already. read more

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If you ever get the chance do yourself a favor and get a pizza the most delicious pizza you'll ever have I can't say enough about how delicious there pizza is.DeFazio's 264&266 4th st troy read more

Delish pizza. We knew the food would be legit when we saw the staff making fresh pasta as soon as we walk in. We had a flight to catch at Albany airport, and had to take our fresh, out-the-oven pizza to go, which we promptly enjoyed back at the gate once we were through security. The sauce, in my opinion was the star of the show. We unexpectedly finished the whole pie before getting on our flight. read more

This place was awesome. All good things to say about it. The staff were super friendly. We ordered a bunch of things and split them as a table. Nothing disappointed at all. From the salad, to the pasta, pizza, and heavenly dessert - everything was phenomenal. Each pizza was awesome - I can't even pick a favorite. Definitely do not skip out on dessert. The hangover cake was to die for. Coming back soon!! read more

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DeFazio's makes a great pizza. Our party shared 3 small options. Cheese, Vegan, Broccoli and Spinach. All of them were delicious. What impressed us the most was how the plain cheese pizza was the star. Whatever they are doing with their sauce, cheese and crust is perfection. Nothing says to me that a pizza shop knows what it is doing when the plain slice blows you away. DeFazio's nailed it. Important as well is the vegan options. As is typical it gets a bit more expensive when you go for vegan options, but the Vegans in the group were so very happy, also noting they hadn't found a vegan pizza in the area as good as the one they had at DeFazio's. This place is super busy and actually has to limit their orders per time slot. So if you can, consider this for your future order and reserve it ahead of time. When we arrived a few minutes early, they asked us to wait outside (you can wait if your vehicle and actually choose that option online) and they came to us outside to hand deliver the fresh pizzas when they were ready. You can see they have put thought into the their systems to make the process as smooth as possible for their customers. And as always Enjoy!! read more

What a gem! Bread like crust with a nice crisp! Fresh sauce and amazing cheese! First time here will be back! Worth the 40 min drive. My daughter works in a pizza place and has some issues eating cheese..no issues here! High quality ingredients!!! read more

DeFazio's - Mini fresh filled cannoli! - Pizza Near Me - Troy, New York

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Now this was good pizza!!!! We had a sausage and onions pizza and a regular cheese as well and it was fantastic!!! We were very happy with how great it tasted and how affordable it was!! You should 100% come here if you are in the area!! The cannoli was delicious as well!! Crunchy crust and the filling was one of the best I've ever had! I gotta tell you... if you are looking to either eat here or do a take out please call about an hour to abs hour and a half ahead of time. You've been warned read more

There is no denying how good this pizza is. There are only about 8 tables in the dining area, all full. Line, almost out the door. The place is full of happy people eating the most amazing pizza, and its only a Wednesday night at 6pm. Fresh, scratch made, delicious food is what keeps this place busy all the time. Try any of the pizzas on the menu (besides the white clam, not good) and you will be well on your way to pizza heaven. You can also build your own pie, like the meatball and onion we ordered on our visit, it was delightful. The Fra Diavolo pizza here is perfect and spicy, amazing sausage. They use a light hand at the ingredients to not weigh down the pizza, and it gives great balance. The secret here is definitely the perfect crust. The crust here has a wonderful taste to it, its light, airy, chewy, crispy. It is somehow everything that is good in a pizza crust and just melts in your mouth. It's one of a kind. Make sure you call ahead if you want a table, they will save you one. Also, you can BYOB - which is a bonus in my book, but some people may not prefer that. Bring your own bottle of wine and relax for a delicious date night. Just go, you will love it! read more

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No soap in the bathroom, which means the employees don't properly wash their hands. Gross. I informed them at the counter, they ignored me and went back to standing there waiting for the next customer. Fortunately I had purell so I could clean my hands, but I was there for another 20 minutes eating (I had already taken a bite of my food before using the bathroom, otherwise I would have walked out without eating) and no employee went to the bathroom to refill the soap dispenser. Gross. read more

Wow I'm not sure what happened to this place. They used to be the best in the area. I wouldn't even put them in the top 20 now. Their service is terrible with rude people in the front who act like it's a bother to even acknowledge you when you walk in. We placed our order at 2PM for an 8PM pickup and still wasn't ready. The pizza wasn't fully cooked and its not even worth calling or trying to get our money back. We'll just go elsewhere. Sucks because we really used to like it. Oh well. read more

DeFazio's Pizzeria doesn't look any different from countless other pizza joints, but the pizza here does stand out and sets DeFazio's Pizzeria apart from other pizzerias. Their pizza is a perfect blend of crust, sauce and cheese. Pizza was never intended to be a high end food, however, that does not mean that pizza cannot be a culinary wonder, that a particular pizza will not haunt your memories and whisper to your soul as you lie in bed on a sleepless night. It can get a bit crowded here. People know good pizza and will come to it and DeFazio's Pizzeria is the place to find great pizza. I definitely recommend here. read more

Great pizza. Great service. Small seating area. Looking forward to when they open the patio.

We have done takeout a couple of times from downtown Albany. Ordered online and specified pickup time. No issues and the pizzas were top notch! Lives up to its reputation. Only gripe I have is the amazing dessert they have - a mouthwatering cake slice which melts in your mouth. Probably has a month's worth of calories in there but, it's the best! Pizza and a slice of that cake. Life is good read more