With this being our first time ever getting Franks Pizza, we had a great experience. We walked in on a Friday, while it was super busy, and asked for just some slices. They said they didn't have any available but would make some just for us...it took less than 10 minutes. The pizza was great! I'm not a cheese girl so I loved the pizza...and it might have been even better a little cold! read more

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Never fails to please, Always pleasant service Excellent pizza Husband has been eating Frank's since childhood. Miss Mr. Aloi read more

Absolutely fantastic. Had the pepperoni and green pepper pie tonight and it was a grand slam. Sauce was amazing. Dough was amazing. Toppings... you guessed it, amazing. Price was great, staff was great... this place has to be on everyone's list!!!! read more

The best pizza in town as far as I'm concerned. Sauce on top round pie, absolutely delicious from the dough to the cheese to the sauce!

Stopped in at Frank's this past weekend for a takeout pepperoni pizza. I called in advance and was pleasantly surprised that it was only a 10 minute wait even though it was a Friday evening. Pizza was ready as expected and still nice and warm after the 15 minute drive home. Overall the pizza was well cooked but I didn't find the sauce to be particularly flavorful (would've hoped for either slightly sweet or more savory, but really didn't come away with much of anything). I also didn't realize the pepperoni slices were going to be thicker cut and to me that's a little less enjoyable consumption and more difficult chewing. Totally a personal preference though. The pizza itself was nicely cooked and chewy even after two days. read more

Franks pizza is the best pizza in Ambridge. It never disappoints. I would recommend you try this pizza if you haven't already.

Old style Italian pizza shop. Pizza was very fresh and very tasty. Good sauce and toppings, we'll be back. read more

The cutest family run business I've seen! You walk in and there are 3 generations of family members working in there. And man are they productive! They have a great system going and were slinging pies like crazy. Giving 4 stars because I tried to call multiple times to place an order ahead of time but I got a message that the number was not in service. The number on their door is also the same, but when I went in there, their phones were ringing off the hook. I think they must have just been busy when I called. read more

10/10 local pizza spot. If you're in the area, this is the go-to spot. We always order a pepperoni pizza. Perfect chew to the crust. A very faintly-sweet red sauce, quality cheese, and my favorite pepperoni I've ever had a on pizza. It's been a staple for a long time for a reason. Great service always. read more

It's long overdue for my first trip here, and any time I try a new (to me) pizzeria I always start with plain. Our order took about an hour and fifteen minutes so I'm glad we called ahead. Clearly an old school shop with the entire family working and it shows - a well piled machine moving in and out of the oven. Their menu is simple, which I appreciate. The pie itself was a little doughy but had a nice crisp bottom and a tangy sauce (which sits on top of the cheese). Reasonable price, and the only thing I'll try differently next time is some toppings as the sausage pizzas coming out of the oven looked especially delicious. read more

Really, really good. Closest thing I've had to the pizza I actually make at home...so, homemade-like...but better than mine. My homemade is only a 3. This isn't a 5, but surely it's a 4...which is to say it's as good as possible for this kind of pizza. But if I'm buying pizza, I want something excellent and that I can't readily replicate at home without a ton of practice or more knowledge, etc. Said differently, of the 11 places on the Pgh pizza passport, this ranks in the middle (style independent). One does have to appreciate and love the family ownership family. We enjoyed the bright sauce, excellent cheese, and superb pepperoni. Note: no place to sit inside to eat...there is room for one or two tables with two chairs -- ought to allow folks to sit and eat, if only directly out of the box, in the store. read more

Absolute favorite pizza shop of all time. I grew up on Franks Pizza. It's different than the pizzas you are used to getting the cheese is on the bottom, but you can also get extra cheese. Their pepperoni is excellent. read more

If you've never tried this pizza I can confidently say you're missing out! Our favorite is the pepperoni - it's nice and thick, plenty per slice, and the taste mixed with the amazing sauce is just pure perfection. On top of the pizza being delicious, the service is even better. It's a small town family owned place, so you're always greeted and treated like family. read more

I grew up on Frank's pizza where the cheese is on the bottom and the sauce is on top of the pie. After studying abroad in Italy in college and eating lots of Italian pizza, I can confidently say that this is the closest thing you'll have to real Italian pizza (at least in western PA)! This is not a sit down place at all. It's takeout only and always was; pizza is their specialty. It's our little bit of Italy right here in Ambridge. My band director from high school (who's in the family business) still makes pizzas to this day! We love our pizza Friday's and when we have guests come in from out of town, we love to buy pizzas and everyone enjoys great pizza. Me and my husband have been regulars for years. Definitely recommend Frank's! read more

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Best pizza. Great service and special people!! We look forward to our "Franks" night. Get 2 trays so we have leftovers the next day. Great job Sal and staff! read more

Order early they sell fast. This is a different pizza, but good and completely homemade. We absolutely love getting franks as a special treat. It's nice to go to a family run place and not a chain. read more

Due to the fact that I just moved back to the area, I wanted to give all of the Pizza places that were drivable a whirl to figure out the ever-important question of who has the best Pizza nearby. When I was younger, the options were plentiful. Roma, Tony R's, Fox's (which I think then became Vocellis), plus some others. Police Station. And even Sir Pizza. I think depending on your particular style, Sir Pizza and Tony R's were always the best. Roma was and just is, still too greasy. Decided to give Franks a whirl. Frank's is a family-owned Pizza shop located on Duss Ave. in Ambridge. The place is pretty small and unassuming, so you could easily miss it, if not for the original signage above the entrance. The place smells incredible. I walked in to find family members from 3 generations kneading dough, tossing about-to-be-made pies, and preparing items for the next day while I waited for my pie. Franks does Pizza the old-school way. Cheese on the bottom, sauce on top. Toppings on top. I couldn't wait to get home and try it. To be honest, I feel that I was a little underwhelmed, and maybe that's because I was expecting more cheese than not. read more

Had Frank's for the first time this month. I have in the past gone with Police Station but I was intrigued by how Franks constructs the pie with cheese on bottom and sauce on top. It's how my grandmother used to do it and I must say it was delicious. I of course will be back. Great pie. read more

My wife loves it, anytime we talk about getting some pizza. Frank's is her first choice and she has never been disappointed.

I'm new to town but am trying to try all the Pittsburgh pizza institutions. Frank's is take out only and has an authentic, but clean and updated pizza parlor. You walk in and the delicious smell of pizza makes you want to eat right then and there. It is a multigenerational operation and I loved watching the action. The pizza is well priced and the menu is limited. The pepperoni is thick cut and outstanding. The sauce on the top is unique and the sauce is sweet and tangy. The crust had the right amount of crisp. I do think this pizza is better fresh instead of reheated as leftovers. I would try them again. read more

Really great pizza pie. Another unique Pittsburgh staple that's hidden in Ambridge. They put the sauce on top of the cheese and it's really good! read more

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My favorite pizza in the area, and I don't think they've ever taken more than maybe 20 minutes!

Call ahead because there could be a very long wait. When you walk into the store, staff is very friendly and the place smells amazing. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the pizza but I know locals who love their pizza. read more

I am loyal to Frank's Best Pizza in Western Pennsylvania. Had a friend move to Florida. I was going to visit. Requested a pie unbaked from Frank's to take with me. They packed it so well. Took it as a carry on. When I arrived, we baked it up and my friend was thrilled. Highly recommend Frank's. read more

If you like saucy pizza, this is going to be your favorite! we're a big fan of the thicker cut pepperoni too!

Best pizza in beaver county. Took me some time to get used to the whole sauce on top of the cheese thing, but once i did.... oooooooh baby!

One of the best great people and one of the owners was an old school teacher I had. Pizza is ready on time unless they're swamped but you'll get that bc of the great pie's. They received a trophy for the Best pizza in Pittsburgh and sounding areas read more

Without a doubt, the best pizza I have ever eaten was from this humble little hole in the wall in Ambridge, PA. Although the town has little left to offer in and of itself, this pizza place (along with Pizza House off Merchant St) really makes the trek worth it in my opinion. I used to go here time after time again since my grade school years. For anyone interested in giving Frank's Pizzeria a shot, you'll want to be sure to call your order in ahead of time if you want to shorten your time waiting in line for a delicious pizza. The menu is simple enough, with only one size of pizza and no additional gimmicky add-on ingredients. I always go for the plain pizza myself, but the pepperoni is also a smash hit. The calzone and the iconic heart shaped pizza (for the love of your life of course) are also excellent choices. Really sucks that I live in California these days. I just can't find any good pizza out here and have been sufficiently spoiled by Frank's Pizzeria. Fortunately, I do hear that they can pack their pizzas uncooked for shipping. I might have to have my family send one my way. read more

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First off, I went into this with pretty high hopes based on all of the previous reviews. I really wanted to like this place, but their pizza just isn't good. Some pros are it's very organized in there! They are super busy so it seems like a slam dunk, but trust me, you'd have better luck at dominoes. (Which is saying something). The sauce was pretty good! The topping selection is SPARSE. They only sell one size. You'd think that would mean it would be fantastic, but again, don't be fooled. The crust tastes like something you would either make at home in a botched pizza attempt, or one of those frozen pizzas in a Walmart. Dry as a bone, and far too thick. The pepperoni was good, but again, it all goes down hill from there. Such a shame, I gave them an extra star for being nice but look elsewhere. Unfortunate. read more

The best pizza in Beaver County! The uniqueness of the sauce on top of the cheese is unmatchable! 10/10 every time.

HANDS DOWN, the best pizza place in ambridge. No, this entire side of Pittsburgh. You MUST try this pizza. You will not regret it. It's family owned and they have their cute set up inside you can watch as they go about making their masterpieces. Beware that it's cash only, don't bring your debit/credit. read more

The absolute best pizza you will ever have. Authentic and always tasty. I have been getting Frank's as long as I can remember, and it's the type of place that even on an "off" night, it doesn't disappoint! It's a must try, wherever you are it's worth the travel to Ambridge . Pepperoni is all you need! @youragentnic in Facebook for all your real estate needs! Nic DeFrancesco read more

There is no better pizza than franks pizza. They are the best AND they don't jack up their prices. Our 7 and 9 year olds are franks snobs. Their pizza is so much cheaper than any other place around but the taste is amazing quality. Idk how they do it. It's hard to remember that they're off Sundays, but they deserve it. read more

I'm a regular here. I grew up a few blocks away and have enjoyed Franks for over 30 years. The pizza is superb . Always fresh and delicious. Maybe the best Pizza in the Pittsburgh area read more

Hands down the best pizza in Pittsburgh. There are a lot of so called pizza places in pgh, (throat clearing) mineos that just don't deliver; both literally and figuratively. It's a drive out to franks, or not if you live north of the city, but well worth the trek. Allow yourself at least 45 minutes from the time your order until you pick it up as franks has very long wait times. Don't be surprised if you call them and they say that your pizza will be ready in 90 minutes. Don't fret, each minute that passes will just bring you one minute closer to a divine pizza experience. They are family owned and only have one size pizza, though you can get a heart shaped guy if that's your thing. Also the cheese is cooked underneath the sauce at franks with the toppings on top of the sauce....mmmmm If you weren't already convinced of franks absolute goodness, hear this. Franks actually got me out of a speeding ticket. I was on my way, driving a little faster than I should have when the red and blue lights pierced my eyes in the rear view mirror. The office asked where I was headed, I told him franks. With a smile on his face, the officer replied that if he wrote me a ticket that my pizza would get cold and said oh man, franks is the pizza in the city. He handed me back my license and said drive safe and enjoy my pie. Thanks franks! Do yourself a major favor and get some franks today! read more

"You gotta go to Frank's". "Frank's is the best pizza ever". "Frank's won top honor's in another pizza contest. I'm telling you, Frank's is the best". Okay, after hearing this about a hundred times, I decided to try Frank's. I mean, Ambridge isn't far from where I live. But Ambridge also isn't exactly the most exciting destination. So after reading the "history" of Frank's on their website, we knew had to go. We love those old time businesses and delight in the stories of how they were hatched. We decided to try them on a recent Monday night. Apparently call ins are advised of a 45 minute pizza, while walk in's are 15-20 minutes. We ordered a simple pepperoni pizza. While we waiting, it was fun to watch the family work in the kitchen. Father, two daughter and grandma. And talk about busy! There was a steady trail of customers in and out the door the entire time we were there. I wanted to try the pizza the minute we got in the car. But it was much too hot. I had to wait until we got back to Cranberry. It was worth the wait! The crust is amazing. So soft, yet crispy on the outside. I can't say enough good about that crust. It could only be better if it was whole wheat. The sauce is awesome. This is the kind of pizza that I call wet pizza. The sauce is still liquid even after the pizza is cooked. The pepperoni is thick and yummy. This pizza is definitely one of the best! read more

Without a doubt the best tasting pizza I've ever eaten. This is the only place I've ever been shut-out of because they'd already taken a night's full of orders by 7PM! I could very well live off their pies. I have lived all over the United States, and currently reside in Seattle, but Frank's has never been topped by anyone. No, this is not my hometown pizza joint. Heck, it wasn't even my local place in college. I've always had to drive at least thirty minutes for Franks, and it has always been worth it. Once, they were temporarily unable to procure their normal brand of pepperoni. They were up-front about it, saying that they couldn't get it, but that they'd found another variety which was close. They even told me that if I was completely dissatisfied, they'd make it right. I told them I trusted them, and I wasn't disappointed. Frank's does one brilliant thing I've really never seen before at any pizza restaurant: Most toppings go on fresh after baking. Pepperonis are nice and soft, and flavorful, without being browned, curled into a little grease cup, or crisped into a blackened charcoal-tasting nastiness. It's just amazing. The last time I went in, I noticed someone was missing. I learned that Frank Aloe, the namesake of the best pizza place in the country, had passed away in May of 2010 at the age of 82. I'm sure he's sorely missed by his family of pizza makers (three generations of them work nightly in the restaurant,) but I'll also miss him. He crafted a masterpiece, and I consider myself lucky to have known him and his pizza. read more

We drove 40 minutes to Frank's on the recommendation of a friend. Good pizza is scarce in Pittsburgh and great pizza is nearly impossible to find...until now! Frank's pizza is old school - hand made crust and homemade sauce. Let's start with the crust. The crust is amazing. It reminds me of good Italian bread - crusty and crunchy on the outside, but tender and chewy on the inside. The crust is then topped with mozzarella cheese and then with sauce. The sauce is smooth, slightly sweet, and not overly seasoned. Once baked, the pizza is topped with a sprinkle of oregano and parmesan cheese. If you order toppings, this is also when they go on. The pepperoni is cut thick and is full of flavor and a little zesty. I think this has become my favorite pizza - if only it weren't so far away! read more

This is some great pizza. Sauce on top so can be messy. The pepperoni is great and the Stromboli's are awesome also. Great prices. Not a huge amount of toppings but the pizza and sauce are awesome. If you never tried Franks I would highly suggest picking some up. I would call in advance though because the wait is usually pretty long. Nothing else to say but don't die without trying this pizza. read more

Yes, it's as good as everyone says. Yes, the sauce is on top. Yes, the pepperoni is amazing (it's the only topping I ever get). It's hard to find a family as nice as the Aloe family. They have been an Ambridge institution for decades (for more than just pizza), and to have them serve up this amazing pizza that has been virtually unchanged through the years--well, you just don't get that in most places. Call ahead, especially on the weekends. People come from all over the area for a pie. Bring cash. Maybe get 2 pies, since I tend to eat half of it in the car on the way home. Living in the city for the past 9 years or so, I can't find very many pizza places that can hold a candle to the two Ambridge pizza titans (Franks & Police Station). It's definitely a fortunate place to be if you've got a craving for pizza. Also a very unfortunate place to be if you have that craving on a Sunday (WHICH HAPPENS TO ME ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) read more