A true hidden gem in a small town. They have been serving delicious food for years. Their cheese…read morepizza is one of my favorites

Still my favorite pizza ever. Been going there for 30 years, food is always great, service is fast…read moreand friendly.

I knew from the moment we pulled up that this place was going to have good pizza. Maybe it was the…read moreoutdated signs, the old-school pizzeria vibe, or even the TV playing biblical stories--but it just felt like the kind of spot that makes classic, no-frills pizza. And I was absolutely right. We ordered a white pizza, and it was delicious--definitely that old-school flavor I was hoping for. My spouse tried a sandwich and said it was just okay, but the white pizza was the real standout. The service was okay. It was near closing time, and the two employees weren't overly friendly, but they weren't rude either. They did accommodate all of our requests, which I appreciated. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the pizza alone.

Today, I had a sudden urge inside of my stomach. Something like Winnie the Pooh looking for honey…read moreand the rumble led me to Roberto's Pizza in Pennbrook. Now, I haven't been there in quite some time because I knew the owners had switched over a few years ago; however, the Italian sub I had still possessed its original taste. There's something about a sub roll when it meets the meat, cheese, and spices with herbs, along with the oil and vinegar on an Italian sub. There's nothing better than when it hits all at once. Personally, there are two things that make a great sub: the roll and, of course, the meat. I walked in roughly around 12 noon, and I was surprised to see so many people inside waiting to get their food. That was a good thing, only because I know people are now back to working on their lunch breaks; not only that, if it's packed at the lunch hour, it means the food and the pizza are definitely good. I made my order ahead of time, picked up my sub, and was in and out. Of course, I finished it with a delightful Coca-Cola. Nothing is better than a good old Coca-Cola. I was intrigued by the multiple pizzas already ready inside the window with delightful choices such as Buffalo Chicken, Grandma, Vegetable, and also Meat Lovers, which all looked delicious. The staff are very nice, and the lovely lady with the beautiful blue eyes at the register made me want to purchase more food. But at that time, I wasn't shot by Cupid. I must say, I will give the sub a hard 4.8 out of 5 and the experience inside the restaurant definitely a 4 out of 5. There was a TV sitting in the corner, which was amazing, and plenty of parking to get in and out, plus plenty of seating.

Al's Pizza and Subs -- a place that's been around literally as long as I have. Al's opened the same…read moreyear I was born, so it's not just a restaurant for me -- it's a core memory. This is the place I run to when I need a break from food experiments and just want something consistently delicious at a great price, served by friendly folks who know what they're doing. No chaos, no nonsense, no disappointment -- just good food every single time. It's finally time I give them the praise they deserve. There's plenty of parking since it's tucked into a strip mall, and the staff are always friendly, quick, and on top of things. I swear, Al's doesn't have "bad food days." Everything is always good and always tastes the same -- which is rare in a world where restaurant consistency seems to be a myth. Their tuna salad? My all-time favorite. I don't know what they do to it, but no one -- no one -- makes it like Al's. It's perfectly balanced: moist but not too moist, flavorful but not overpowering, seasoned just right. Paired with those dense, doughy sub rolls? Perfection. It's honestly one of my favorite meals ever. On this particular visit, I branched out a bit and tried the stuffed cheesesteak pizza, too, for the first time. It was everything I hoped it would be -- thick, doughy crust on top and bottom, filled with savory cheesesteak meat, and an extra cup of marinara sauce for dipping (which I happily used every drop of). And now we get to the dessert fridge. I still remember the first time I walked in after they installed it -- I nearly screamed. A fridge full of rotating desserts? Dreams do come true! These days, grabbing dessert from that glorious fridge is a mandatory part of the Al's experience. I've tried nearly every dessert they've stocked, but the Lemon Blueberry Mascarpone cake has my heart. That said, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake I had this time came dangerously close to stealing the crown -- rich, fudgy, deeply chocolatey cake with peanut butter frosting that struck the perfect balance between sweet and nutty. And it was huge. Like, "probably shouldn't have eaten the whole thing but totally did" huge. Al's is -- and always will be -- a solid winner for me. Every single time. Without question. I'll be an Al's groupie until the day they close their doors (which I hope is never). Long live the dessert fridge -- and my lifelong love affair with Al's.

A quick side note that this place is in the same plaza as the Summerdale Driver and Photo License…read moreCenter which, on Saturdays, resembles a Black Friday event with self-absorbed randos on their phones wandering into traffic. No doubt they are all complaining to someone about the long line out the door and how they probably had to change their plans for the rest of the day. I mention this because getting to Al's through the mob was dangerous if you enter from the light at the center of the intersection. Come in at the side toward the Dunkin' (and beware of those careless drivers as well). Al's is somewhat conveniently located off of I-81 just across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, so a nice place when you're hungry and hitting the 81/83 interchange. There are a lot of dining options in the area and Al's does not call attention to itself with its modest signage. It is hidden behind a McD's and Dunkin's and you have to drive past a lot of other options going north or south before this place comes into view. Still, it is worth a try. In my circle of friends and family, I have as many who don't prefer this restaurant for various reasons as I know people who get excited when reminded it is still around and it's nearby for a quick lunch. If you want pizza and beer, it is well above average. Al's is one place where the only consistent thing I've heard from others is inconsistency. Some friends with similar tastes have very different opinions about their pizza. Others say they've gone with friends and been both pleasantly surprised by the improvements while others have been disappointed to come when it felt like the kitchen was off its game. I don't like sitting in the dining area surrounded by beer because people stand around and wait or they intrude on our space while checking out what is an impressive selection of beer options. The side dining area is quieter and slightly more comfortable, thought the seating is about as comfortable as your average fast food chair. I met with Dirk and our friend Erik the Stonecutter here at the top of their dining room service on a Saturday and the place seemed to be doing a lot of carry out business compared to the empty dining room. Because of this, we had great table service from the bartender. Dirk ate his slices of white pizza noting it was "utilitarian" in that it was pizza and it was edible. Erik, however, praised his cheesesteak which was massive and juicy. He took his with a 1/2 order of fries which is more than most full orders I've seen in this town. Erik is a regular here, so one of those who loves the kitchen and its hot subs. I tend to avoid the pizza because I've never had a slice that tasted like it wasn't reheated from much earlier in the day. However, the sauce on their meatball parm sub and the fresh bread is worth the price for me. The prices were GREAT for the quantity of food on the table.

So we decided to try Nikos pizza, walking in we had a "welcome" but the girl sounded like she…read morewanted to leave. The inside shop is tiny but there is seating. We got the pizza and wings, the first wing i picked had a long hair cooked into it However, the other wings were good, good flavor. I didn't enjoy the pizza much, but my bf liked it. However it was very gross to find a hair in the wing.

Amazing customer service, food tastes great and is fresh, made directly in front of the customer,…read moredoes not give off the impression of a "big food chain" establishment.

Food is outstanding. This is truly a hidden gem. Not much presence on social media but absolutely…read moreeverything I've ordered from here is amongst the best I've ever had. Hard to find a good slice having grown up in NY but this came really close. Subs and specialty pies are really good too!

The owner did not give me what I wanted and was not nice. He doesn't use gloves either and it is…read moredirty in there.

Talk about a smorgasbord because that's exactly what this is as they have a menu that has an…read moreabundance of different random items that you usually don't find under one roof! Of the many things here we've only gotten pizza and salad and I must say they were both super yummy and just hit the spot both times! Their pizza has a delicious sauce to it and a crust that makes it just that much better with bites of pepperoni and cheese you really can't go wrong! I've also ordered an antipasto salad and it too was yummy it had a good amount of meat with veggies making for what was totally good! Of all the places around here I've gotten pizza from this is the only one I've gone back to more than once as it's just yummy! Overall awesome small little place that's doing it right pizza wise who knows if I'll ever get anything else but it's sure not out of the question as you can't go wrong with some pizza and whatever else you might be craving!

Amazing ten out of ten I had gotten the shrimp and fries the fries were perfectly cooked and crispy…read morethe shrimp was amazingly crunchy and juicy. I would recommend also the service was very nice the cashier was very friendly and the vibe was still amazing.

Ordered the Classic Stromboli and could have had more peppers in it but overall very yummy. Service…read morewas great. Would definitely eat there again when in the area.

prompt and delicious good parking made pick up pretty easy…read more will certainly return !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bartolo Pizza is the best pizza I've ever had anywhere !! Very very seldom go anywhere else. Only…read moreif I'm not in the Bartolo area. Try it. You'll like it. ( it's the sauce).

I love this place so much. I go here frequently for two slices of their plain pizza and fountain…read moreDiet Coke. The pizza is consistently incredible... crust is crispy and has great flavor, and the cheese and sauce are delicious. The guys who work here are also so kind and welcoming every time I walk in or call. They create a friendly small-town atmosphere that feels nostalgic and like visiting family. Even their fountain sodas are somehow better than anywhere else!