I'll start by saying, that no, this is not going to be the best pizza in NY/NJ, but I will say it…read moreis above average in quality and quantity compared to most pizza in the area, and they DO have gems that make them superior to every other pizzeria.
After years of being a customer, I can say without a doubt that their standard NY slice is likely the best in the Great Kills/Eltingville/Oakwood/Annadale area, and I believe it competes with Frank & Danny's, Mimmo's, and The Pizza Parlor. Keep in mind it's traditional though, unlike Nonna's which uses spots of fresh mozzarella on an extra thin crust.
I've tried at least 50% of their entire menu and I must say, you rarely ever go wrong in terms of consistency with a good pie. Not many "bad days" recorded.
Pizzaioli stands above all the rest by having the absolute greatest Buffalo pie. Fresh or reheated, it's the best Buffalo slice you can get in the entire Northeast from all my excursions. I do not like buffalo chicken, yet Pizzaioli makes a Buffalo pie using traditional Italian chicken cutlets, fresh mozzarella, and the best Buffalo sauce I've ever tasted in my entire life. I would pay any amount for a Buffalo pie from them and I'm blown away each and every time no matter what. This is an unforgettable slice you'll try and want every day.
Prices are reasonable, and they do offer good online deals using their online ordering site, or on the Slice app.
The workers are extremely kind, courteous, friendly, and always willing to cater to you. I even told them that my entire household has COVID, and to leave the pizza on the front step and leave it to not spread it. Upon getting the pizza inside and opening the box, I see a very kind message that made my family happy and appreciative of doing business here.
They're not "Just another NY pizza spot on the corner" like so many pizzerias are, where they don't have anything special to offer, but you're getting a good slice regardless. Pizzaioli is above that, and though I don't think they're trying to be the "best," what they offer is still original in taste enough to differentiate it from the rest.
If Joe & Pat's and Denino's is the Superman of pizza, Pizzaioli is the Batman of pizza, because Superman is the strongest we know, but Batman uses unique abilities to sometimes even outshine and defeat the strongest. Get yourself some Batman!
I want to mention that their Rolls & Calzones are absolutely incredible too. Friends and family love their Sausage Roll especially, but I love their Chicken Bacon Alfredo Roll myself. They also have a killer Hot Honey Pepperoni pie!