Three words: Cheesy, Oily and Expensive pizza slices ! You are better off going to Ned's Pizza if you want real NYC style pizza.

This pizza is perfect. Never change please. It's hard to put a finger on exactly what this place does so perfectly, but I think it's about the crust and the ratios of each ingredient. The price is correct. If you think it's too much, get a frozen Red Baron from Walmart. read more

I recently stopped in with some friends after work one day last week, and I cannot say enough about the taste of this pizza. I rarely get to taste pizza that reminds me of the great ones I used to get growing up on Long Island, but this was the closest yet. It's not that the other pizza I've had in the area is bad, but this is truly exceptional. It's not fancy inside, and not full-service, but it is clean, and I think they put all of that money and energy into producing the great tasting food instead. read more

This is the best pizza in town. No delivery, but worth the time to pick it up. +3% for credit card charges. read more

Franco's Pizzeria - Eggplant, spinach, and ricotta. - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

First the pictures of the menus no longer reflect the current pricing. Unfortunately I did not take a picture to update it. The outdoor seating is also inaccurate. The service was very friendly and quoted me a time but fulfilled the order 10 minutes before. The pizza was cold so needed to be reheated before eating it. First bite in and I was met with a big hit of salt. I thought maybe it was just that area but it was literally the whole pie that was over salted. I wish I had tried something else on the menu just to see if it was a fluke thing but there seem to be other pizza joints close by I may try. read more

Service & food was absolutely terrible. Ordered a Sicilian stile pizza off their menu, told us it would take 20-25 mins, we waited over an hour, watched several employees touch our pizza before delivering to us. Others in our party ordered a pizza, they ate it before we were ever served. Complete crap product. We were served (after an hour of waiting) a soggy, pizza missing ingredients that were ordered and paid for. Steer clear of Franco's Pizzeria. Ambiance, super small space with incredibly rude employees and customers. I'd give less than one star, if possible. read more

This looks like an unassuming pizza place but don't be fooled. This is a great oven baked pizza by the slice place. We tried the artichoke slice, a ricotta slice and a basic cheese slice. Artichoke pizza wasn't overwhelmingly vegetable tasting and the sauce added a nice dimension to it, ricotta slice had a great garlic taste to it and the cheese was soft and perfectly cooked. But my favorite was the basic cheese slice - that's how you know a great pizza place. It was perfectly cheesy but not too greasy, and the tomato sauce was just the right thickness and added a nice moisture to the dough. Next time we want pizza when we're in Ithaca, this is the only place we'll go! read more

Franco's Pizzeria - Artichoke pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Delicious Sicilian pizza. Visiting our son and just needed a quick bite. Was surprised and delighted! Authentic and fresh tasting.

I agree with other Yelpers that this is a good pizza joint. Instead of waiting for a whole pie, we just ordered slices and garlic knots. They were really good. The crests were crispy and the fillings were perfectly seasoned. We were confused a bit when we saw all those unfamiliar drinks in the refrigerator. We were so conditioned with Coke or Pepsi brands that we were lost looking for something to drinks. However, the cola I got were surprisingly good with more intense syrup flavors. We will definitely revisit this place when we come back to Ithaca. read more

Franco's Pizzeria - Soda - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Came here twice during our stay in Ithaca. First time we had a Sicilian mushroom pie. Now I'm personally not a square pie kinda guy. Pizza should be round, gives you the perfect ratio of crust to pizza, easy to fold, overall best pizza shape. However my girlfriend like it so we got it. It was really good (only way it would be better is if it were round). The crust was perfect consistency. Cheese was very good and it did not fall apart. Only wished it had a bit more mushrooms on it. The next time we had a couple of slices. We don't have many places in FL where you can order pizza by the slice. I honestly find it to be even better than fresh pizza since it gets extra crispy and delicious. I tried regular cheese slice, mushrooms spinach, and feta artichoke. All were very good, but I still think cheese is kind. Their cheese and sauce is very good. read more

Love this pizza. The Sicilian is so good. Can't put my finger on it. The sauce is great. Homemade and delicious. Woman at the counter was very helpful when we ordered and very pleasant. I wish I could've tried every kind. Pepperoni and sausage was delicious. read more

I'm just visiting Ithaca and ordered a regular slice from this pizzeria and I have to say how impressed I am. The quality of pizza that's coming out of this pizzeria is incredible and totally worth the stop if you're in Ithaca or passing through. Five stars all day! read more

In a collegetown filled with excellent pizza, Franco's takes the cake (or pie? Pizza pie? I'll see myself out). Their thin crust is perfectly crisp, without soggy bottoms. The cheese and sauce is proportionate and flavorful, and their veggie toppings are delightfully fresh. Tonight was a spinach, tomato, and pepper night, with no regrets. So yum. I threw in an order of garlic knots too, which were fluffy, garlicky, and not greasy. Additionally, Franco's has made an effort to engage with the community in creative ways, often hosting local musicians in their space to contribute to a lively and warm atmosphere. It's a charming place to grab a bite with friends & listen to some popular locals strum a few tunes. I encourage folks to support them during COVID19 and beyond! read more

Great food,Great service, I would definitely recommend this Aldi to a friend who also likes to shop for artisan goat milks and creme pied

Very happy boy. He dreamed about this moment for weeks. Franco's did not disappoint. He's eating an entire large pepperoni pizza by himself. They asked us to let them know if we needed a to-go box. We won't be. read more

Franco's Pizzeria - Large pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Decent pizza at a steep price. You do get a big pie which can offset the sticker shock but be careful about adding toppings: you may need a good credit rating. read more

Best pizza in town. NY style pizza that's hard to beat. The people that work there are friendly & service oriented

Really yummy pizza and nice staff. I tried various cheese and vegetable slices. It was very affordable. I'll come back when I'm in the area.

Had to run out to grab a few slices of cheese pizza for my ultra picky toddler, and walked into Franco's. They had plenty of huge thin crust pizzas out, and grabbed two slices for my son, which they re-heated. The pizza was crispy and smelled delicious. The server was friendly, and I was in and out quickly. Their garlic knots looked excellent, and the veggie pizza did too. Everyone stole bites of his pizza, and it was very good. Seemed like a good spot to get a thin NY style pie. read more

Accidental find for this place because I was actually waiting in line for Maru Ramen next door when the waft of cheese, bread and tomato sauce oozed out from this place and on to the streets. I immediately started salivating and turned to my wife and told her "We're coming here for dinner or lunch tomorrow, I don't care it's happening!" I'm glad I made that executive decision because we were not disappointed at all. It's everything you want a pizza slice to be. Perfect sauce to cheese ratio and that crust is so thin and it actually crunches. God I'm drooling as I'm writing this. The staff is super nice and friendly and the interior feels like a proper pizzeria. read more

Franco's Pizzeria - Pepperoni left, sausage and peppers right - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

Needed a slice right before closing...was glad they were still able to serve us. Thanks Franco!!!

Wish they did delivery they could make so much more. Well priced and very good pizza Filler read more

The marina was watery as ****. "It taste like juice" the first thing to come from my mouth after consuming it. In all honestly the pizza was mid but the pie is quiet large. One complaint I do have is the fact that their was no sauce on my cheese pizza. I don't know if they were going for a cheesy bread deal but I was expecting a Mariana type beat. All in all my rating is mid. read more

Franco's Pizzeria - The cheese pizza without marinara sauce discussed in my review. - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

I don't even know where to begin. Simply the best pizza I've had. Just like you would get in Italy. Amazing!!!!!

Yum! Excellent crust in the Sicilian pie! First time here, I'm very pleasantly surprised. Best pizza I've had in Ithaca, though I haven't tried the thin-crust rounds, the Stromboli, or the calzones yet. Five Stars (from me) are only earned through consistently outstanding food/service over time, and I've only been here once, but compared to the other pizza joints in town, this place is so much better. Crust had a crisp outer edge with a nice chewy texture inside, not heavy or doughy like some thick-crust pies. Even my wife, who typically doesn't like or eat the crusts (unlike me), said it was her favorite part. Toppings were generous (but not too much), red onions, garland and mushrooms were fresh, sausage had subtle and complex flavors with a bit of zip, but not spicy-hot. Sauce had good flavor, mildly sweet and medium bodied (not watery, not chunky). Interior has potential, but has the feel of s place that just opened (fitting - only been open a month), and the menu is limited; additional salads or a few sides -- and beer or wine -- would be nice. Overall -- thrilled to finally find a good pizza place in Ithaca (spoiled after living for 20 yrs in SF)! read more

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This place is located on the strip where there are multiple restaurants and cute little shops. The pizza place has free wifi and had multiple seating to relax with family and friends. This is a great place if you are in mode of pizza. The pizza is very ordinary, nothing exciting but still delicious. As well the staff is very friendly. Overall i eould reccommend this place. read more

Franco's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Ithaca, New York

The pizza is really good (coming from someone used to NJ/NY pizza). It's a cute, small place, and they showed me my pizza before I paid which I appreciated. read more

I am not a New Yorker, but I ate this pizza with one. She said this is a classic, pure, delicious New York slice. We got a pizza with olives and mushrooms and though it was simple, it was amazing. The crust is so thin and crunchy, the sauce and cheese and veggies all tasted great. We got some garlic knots on the side which were good but to me could have been way more garlicky. The best part of those was the marinara sauce. The sauce tastes so FRESH. I was dipping the pizza crust in it too. If you don't get the garlic knots, at least get a side of the sauce. Overall, a very solid New York pizza. We loved it! read more

Need handrails on steps. Pizza was very good. I prefer a different type of Italian sausage. Slices on the large pizza were huge. We would have it again. read more

First time in Ithaca. We were in town visiting Cornell with my daughter. We always make a point when visiting a new college to find a good pizza place. Franco's was a great find for us! Staff and owner (making the pies) were very friendly and welcoming, and the pizza was fantastic! Great no frills pizza place. Probably tough to find a seat during the lunch or dinner rush as dining space is limited. We got there around 1:30 and there were some open tables. Not the place to go if you like fancy, artisan wood fired pizza. If you like great NY style pizza then I highly recommend it. read more

Absolutely amazing. I spent the night in Ithaca to break up a road trip and decided on some late night NY style pizza. After very brief research online, we realized that Franco's was the obvious option. The endless positive reviews did not disappoint! The pizza was absolutely incredible, from the sauce to the crust. Will 100% come back to Ithaca solely for this place!! A MUST try! read more

Best pizza in Ithaca! Franco's favorite is delightful, get the New York or Sicilian style- they do both very well. Great place to stop by for a lunch slice or take a pie home for dinner. Usually bustling, but never too busy because most Cornell undergrads never make it over to this end of town. read more

By far the best pizzeria in Ithaca. There is passion in these pizzas, my advice is absolutely 100% go get yourself a slice. Service: counter service. Pick a slice, they slap it in the oven, they call you, you get it. Simple. Sometimes someone will bring it to you. Yay! Food: Must. Try. Right. Now. Put that address in your gps asap. Ambience: Nothing to call home about but it's cute. There's a mural on the back wall, mmk I see you! Francos- I am so grateful for you! read more

Best pizza in upstate New York made by the best Italians in upstate New York. Thin crust home made sauce and dough. By the slice or order a whole pie! read more

Without a doubt the best pizza in Ithaca. My husband and I went to IC from 2007 - 2011 and could never find good pizza, and we have high NYC style pizza standards. We returned for our wedding this summer and wanted to get pizzas for our Welcome Party. Multiple other wedding vendors we were meeting with in town told us that Franco's pizza changed their life in Ithaca! We tried Franco's and LOVED it. We immediately ordered 11 large pizzas for all our guests. The crust is perfectly thin & crispy, the sauce tastes great and the ratios of all the ingredients are just right. Prices were wonderful as well, and they do a good vegan veggie pizza as well that pleased our vegan guests. read more

After seeing reviews on Yelp tried Franco's Pizzeria and it did not disappoint all ingredients were fresh and crust not too thin or too thick. Had a med with pepperoni, mushrooms black olives and fresh basil. The sauce and cheese were perfect. The owner was wonderful as were all the staff. Customer service gets A+. Overall a great experience. A LOT of take out while we were there. Can order by slice or whole pizzas and other items. read more

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Favorite place to stop in Ithaca for a couple slices. Speedy friendly staff serving traditional Sicilian pizza & thin crust with just the right amount of crunch. read more

Best New York Style Pizza in all of Ithaca. Hands down. 5.5/5. Beautifully cooked crust, delicious sauce, and exceptional cheese all topped with delicately placed pepperoni flies out of the pizza oven, cascading into the box. After a quick one-two with the pizza roller, the top is closed and is whisked toward the counter to be presented to be for my approval. Amazing as always. Exceptional service, on phone or in-person. read more

Came to Ithaca from South Carolina and loved the Margarita pizza! The sauce was amazing!

This place is the best pizza in Ithaca, and it isn't close. The quality, and taste is reminiscent of a slice you can get in the city. This isn't just O K NYC pizza either. This place would actually do pretty well in the city. They have a great regular and sicilian slices. I only wish the crust would be crisped up a little more than they allow. read more