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Imperial Pizza

3.8 (457 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Fast Food
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Half (9", 6 slice) Cheese/Pep/Banana Pepper/Meatball Pizza
Clark S.

I've been a fan of Imperial Pizza since 2020, and five years on, they continue to hold one of the top spots in my list of "go to" pizza shops in Buffalo! I called a little after 4:30pm on a Saturday and an automated system answered and provided multiple options, with "1" for calling in a pickup/delivery order. After pressing "1", it took a couple minutes for someone to answer and when they finally did, they told me they had to place me on hold, thankfully this was not even 10 seconds of waiting though. A gentleman then took my order - he was courteous and I appreciated him asking the cooks in the back a question I had about topping substitutions, which they were good with. After giving my phone number and they found my name and I placed my order, he said give them 30 minutes, which is pretty reasonable, standard. Imperial Pizza on Abbott Rd. does have a parking lot, but it's usually jam-packed so I usually park along the road on a side street close-by. The pickup process was simple and quick, but I will say, the gentlemen working behind the counter weren't too friendly, but they were quick. So for dinner, I ordered a Half (9", six slice) Stuffed Hot Pepper Pizza, but I substituted the Italian sausage for meatballs. The pizza was excellent and had a nice heft to it! Perfect cook on the dough with a nice crisp to the crust and plenty of (sweeter-side) red sauce and cheese. The stuffed hot peppers are diced up and placed generously on each slice, the cheese filling within the hot banana peppers is creamy and does a nice job to contrast the spice from the hot banana peppers. The meatballs were crumbled nicely across the pizza but I could've used a little more (but that's me though :) ). Doing the substitution for meatballs did not increase the price, which was very nice to see, and compared to the other pizza shops I frequently go to, the price was reasonable! Imperial Pizza truly is a Buffalo pizza "heavy hitter"! I don't come here too often but when I've worked up a healthy appetite, I know a pizza from Imperial Pizza will satisfy it.

Roast beef with fries
Michele M.

Wish we had half stars, would definitely give them 3.5 just little bit above average but definitely not a four for me. People either love or hate Imperial, I am in the middle. Definitely not a fan of their pizza. But I do love their subs and roast beef. Their half sub really is big enough to be called full, it's a perfect portion. Their roast beef sandwiches are piled high. They have great lunch specials (dine in only) for 12.00 bucks. I got the 1/2 any sub with fries, other options was 5 wings instead of fries, which I would definitely go with next time. Their fries are cooked to perfection BUT have zero taste or seasoning. I tried to salt them up while there, and even that didn't help. My friends got the roast beef lunch special which again you can choose fries or wings. Great deal for sure. The space is large, plenty of parking I felt. Server was nice and attentive.

Jill K.

Haven't been here in a while and was really disappointed with my order the other day. With the amount they charge for a sheet pizza, you would think they wouldn't skimp on the cheese! Especially when you are just getting cheese and no other toppings. I enjoy a crust piece but this was basically like just eating crust. We also ordered fries and they were barely cooked, I had to put them in the air fryer when I got home.

Barbecue wings charred on the grill
Gina F.

We have to make a stop here every time we come back to Buffalo - it's just the best pizza and wings and there really is no argument. The only wings I'd eat instead of here would be nine eleven but since it's never open when I'm able to go we always head to imperial which is a close second. And the pizza at imperial (dipped in blue cheese of course) is phenomenal. Could literally drink the blue cheese. We sit at the bar and the service is awesome as always as well. Wish they lasted longer or traveled well - lol but I always find a way to eat them all and save none for later. Amazing choice for traditional buffalo food - highly recommend.

Daniel J.

As the downstate out of towner visiting for the first time, I thought this was a complete dining experience. For a group of 10 on a Saturday night, everything went great. There were families eating here, friends hanging out, older guys at the bar (Cheers TV show vibes). I had a really good time here. If you're looking for a wings review, the garlic parm wings (flats and drums) was really really good. I understand as far as wings go in Buffalo there are at least 10 other places with better wings but these were good to me. They came out relatively fast for our group size. If you're looking for a pizza review, I enjoyed the slice I felt the sauce/cheese ratio was great. I understand as that has had NYC pizza you can have better, sure but I really enjoyed my slice here. Good: -GARLIC PARMESEAN chicken wings!!! -Medium chicken wings -Loganberry BBQ chicken wings -Nachos -Battered Pickle Chips -Jalapeno Chips-n-Cheese -Can-Am Burger -24oz beers? Drink up. Bad: -none

Lemonade, slice of cheese, pepperoni and 5 hot chicken wings!
Gary Z.

$12.94 daily lunch special from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM! 3 choices: slice of pizza and 5 wings with a beer or beverage, half a sub and 5 wings or beef on weck and 5 wings! Best deal in town! Great food, service and ambiance!

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Marissa M.

I was very pleasantly surprised by this pizza! And the wings! We had some family over for dinner and everyone loved both the pizza and the wings! They are very generous with pizza toppings. For the wings we got medium, BBQ garlic parm, and the honey Cajun - all delicious. The pizza sauce was delish which I can be a stickler about. We got delivery so can't speak to the service or ambiance. Will definitely be ordering pizza from here in the future!

10 Wings medium- small and dry
Marie S.

Ordered from here Twice during our stay the location was convenient. Both times placing the order the people working have no patience if you have to ask a question- like what dressings do you have. Upon pick up both times it was like you were bothering the employees to get your to go order and oh my I asked for the receipt- you would have thought aI ask him to do 100 pushups. First day we got wings - good flavor but dry. Both days we got the pizza it was flavorful, plenty of pepperoni and cheese, little pricey- slices are cut randomly. One slice is narrow one wide. We also ordered an antipasto it was a small it was hard to open the container with out spilling it - unappealing but it was fresh and good. While I was picking up I seen the have indoor and outdoor seating. Place was casual- No Dogs allowed.

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Best pizza I have ever had. So good! The wings aren't the best that I've had, but they are still in the top 5. Great quality wings.

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Naked City Pizza - 3 cheese steak

Naked City Pizza

4.5(34 reviews)
10.2 mi

I'm always on the lookout, keeping my ear to the ground, for great pizza places in Buffalo…read more Although sometimes, I just want to try some place new. I had heard good things about Naked City Pizza, so I decided to take a break from my usual spots and give them a try and overall, I am very pleased! I called around 4:45pm on a Saturday and a gentleman took my order. He was courteous and friendly and said my order would be ready in 25-30 minutes. I arrived about 30 minutes later, easily finding a parking spot in their large parking lot, which is a mixture of pavement and dirt/gravel. Walking inside the shop, it's similar to most Buffalo pizza shops where it's relatively small and really about take-out, not for dining in. There were a few young guys working the counter and ovens, they were able to get me in and out quickly. From the limited time I was inside, the workers were friendly enough, they seemed to get along well. For dinner, I ordered a Quarter Sheet (6 slices) Steak and Three Cheese pizza but the gentleman who took my order over the phone put my order in as a Half Sheet (12 slices). They realized the mistake too late and gave me the Half Sheet for the Quarter Sheet price! I really do appreciate that, it's great customer service. I have half a pizza leftover for a quick dinner now! Naked City Pizza nails the traditional Buffalo-style with a doughier undercarriage and nice crispy, chewy crust. The dough was airy but it didn't seem as "heavy" as many other pizza places around Buffalo, but maybe I was just REALLY hungry. haha For their steak pizza, it seems like they use thicker pieces of steak, which was great, definitely felt more substantial. Most steak pizzas come topped with banana, hot, or sweet (bell/green) peppers, but Naked City uses roasted red peppers, which are sweet and have a more distinct flavor and softer texture - I was impressed, this paired VERY well with the other components! Along with them, there's also onions on top. The three cheeses used are cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan, which of course are delicious. In addition to the roasted sweet peppers, the other component that I was surprised by was the white garlic sauce as the base. Steak pizzas around Buffalo vary from using a "hoagie oil/sauce" to just a huge variety of cheeses, no base sauce of any kind. I tend to stay away from white sauce on pizza as it's usually associated with garlic (I don't want my breath to be too... fragrant haha), but this wasn't too garlic-y, I didn't feel like I was "wearing it". I enjoyed the added creaminess the white sauce added to this pie. After six slices, I stopped myself and put the other half in the freezer. The six slices I had were delicious and filled me up nicely - The squares were cut nicely and they were plenty filling with tons of meat and cheese. I have a feeling these will reheat in the oven nicely. Looking at the prices, I was impressed too with how affordable Naked City Pizza is! All-in-all, I'm glad I gave Naked City Pizza a chance and had a great experience! The staff are friendly enough and quick, it's easy to get in and out quickly, and the pizza is traditional Buffalo-style so it's on the heartier end while being affordable. I look forward to ordering and trying a red sauce pizza from Naked City Pizza to see how sweet their sauce is.

Loved it. Pizza was awesome, crust was really good, everything was really fresh. Totally recommend…read moretrying the pizza if you haven't. Not really any I side seating, but outside tables if weather cooperates. And a decent size shared parking lot next door. A little pricey but with the dough

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4.6(283 reviews)
11.1 mi
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What a place! Felix, Simon and everyone (I hope I got spelling right) are such wonderful people…read more They make you feel like home, an Italian home. Great pizzas, baked in an oven from Naples. Must visit place - for food but absolutely for people there. (If Adam is reading this, Pizza de Adamo was really really good )

First timer here! Decided to give Forno Napoli a try based on the overall high ratings, and it…read moreturned out to be a fantastic choice! From the outside, the restaurant was inviting, with a clean and nicely kept outdoor seating area. The inside was equally pleasing, with a full view of the pizzas being prepared! The greeting upon entering? It felt like a longtime customer coming back for another visit! Enthusiasm, laughter, and genuinely good energy right from the start. Love that! On the menu for this visit: Panzanella Salad, a half-pepperoni/half-sausage pizza, and Affogato. The Panzanella was beautiful in presentation and tasted just as good. Firm, fresh tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, red onions, crostini, and dressing that all complemented each other perfectly. Refreshing and delish! The Affogato...AffoMazing!! Such a simple combination: espresso and vanilla gelato/ice cream, but goodness!! Sometimes simple is all you need. Now, the : At first, I was getting ready to be unimpressed. But NOPE! I haven't been to Italy in a little while, but this pizza was freaking close, if not spot-on, when it comes to authenticity! Brick-oven baked with a light crust, chunky real tomato sauce (forgot to ask if it was home-made), just the right amount of cheese, and REAL pepperoni and sausage. And did I mention...very little grease?! The taste was light, fresh, and not overly filling, just right! Overall, Forno Napoli was a fantastic choice! Great atmosphere, warm service, fresh food, and pizza that brought back a little taste of Italy. Definitely worth a visit! Ciao

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One Pie Pizza - QTR Sheet (6 slice) The 2 Pep Conversion pizza: TONS of mozzarella on this pie!  Make sure to grab extra napkins!

One Pie Pizza

4.4(117 reviews)
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Another great pizza spot for the books…read more I'm honestly surprised how different Buffalo pizza is compared to Jersey and NYC. You'd think they would be pretty similar, but Buffalo definitely has its own style. I'm a truck driver and was hauling a load from Buffalo to North Carolina, so finding a good pizza spot where I could get a 53-foot tractor-trailer close enough was a challenge. Somehow I got lucky and found a nearby no-parking bus stop for a very quick stop. If you look at my picture, you can actually see my 18-wheeler peeking out from behind the bushes. I ran inside, ordered two pepperoni slices for $10.98, and was surprised by how huge they were. I was expecting NYC-style triangles but got big rectangular slices instead. The crust was crisp underneath with a soft, chewy interior, the sauce-to-cheese ratio was really good, and the crispy cup-and-char pepperoni was easily the highlight. The sauce had a slight sweetness without being overpowering. I also asked for ranch but ended up with Bleu cheese instead, and honestly I'm glad I did because it was really good. The place was clean, the service was quick and friendly, and the pizza was excellent. If I'm ever back in Buffalo, I'd definitely stop here again.

It's been quite some time since I've allowed myself a delicious treat and pizza was on my mind…read more Not just any pizza though , pizza that hits the spot and delivers on crispy cup and char pepperoni and dough that doesn't disappoint. So one pie it was. After placing my order at the window, my slices were handed over nice and hot, knowing that I did not want a hot cheese mess in my lap while driving I went home and immediately went to work on these slices. Only being able to eat one of the two my hankering for pizza was satisfied shout out to that incredible bleu cheese for making those last few bites even more amazing. This is still top-tier elite level pizza for Buffalo.

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Jay’s Artisan Pizza

Jay’s Artisan Pizza

4.5(222 reviews)
9.3 mi
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The pizza and service are exceptional…read more I had heard there were vegan options but didn't see anything on the website. Their sister pizzeria, Pizza Florian in East Aurora, had a separate vegan menu so I was hoping for the same. That is not the case here. Our server said any pizza could be made vegan, meaning they could swap out the cheese for vegan cheese but any other non-vegan items (meat, specially cheeses like stracciatella) would be omitted. That's fine, though not ideal. Same with the $2.50 upcharge for vegan cheese- makes sense all other things being equal but if whole ingredients are being left off, it adds to the sting of not getting a similar experience for thoughtful seasonal pies. In the end, the pizza is so delicious it's hard not to give 5 stars. We had a Neopolitan and a Detroit style. The dough on both was incredible and magical and really the star of the pizza. The vegan cheese is great - did not remind me of any common store brands. The toppings accent the crust rather than the crust being just a vehicle for toppings. Lots of seasonal items, so go often.

I came here a while back and was so excited to try out this place because of all the good things I…read morehad heard about it. Not sure if it was the high expectations I had, but it was a bit of a letdown. Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza, but I don't really understand the major hype around this spot. The sausage and friarielli pizza was very mid. It wasn't very flavorful and was underwhelming. I only ended up eating a single slice because I wasn't really craving another slice. The fig jam and prosciutto Detroit style pizza is honestly what saved the experience. The texture and crisp of the crust was perfection. And I love the combo of flavors the pizza had. Service was good overall and ambiance was nice. It's a smaller spot but it's a cute spot to go to.

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