For a New York ex pat spending my winter months in St Pete Beach, I am always on the lookout for NY…read moreSTYLE PIZZA! Eureka I found it! Gianni's is the real with thin or thick. Love'em both. The atmosphere drips of NY PIZZA PALACES If ya want a slice of ol NYC, GIANNI''S is the main event!! Food Krank says 5 yums!!

Gianni's New York Pizza is exactly what you want when you're craving simple, solid, no-frills pizza…read moredone right. We ordered the garlic knots, cheese triangles, and a large cheese pizza, and everything was genuinely delicious. The garlic knots were soft and flavorful, the cheese triangles were a fun twist and really good, and the pizza itself hit that classic New York-style mark--great crust, good sauce, and plenty of cheese. It's a casual setup--you order at the counter, grab your drinks from the self-serve station, and they bring your food out when it's ready. Easy and efficient. The staff was friendly and the whole experience felt relaxed and welcoming. If you're looking for a laid-back spot with consistently good pizza, this is a great choice.

This is our favorite pizza joint. Excellent topping choices and quality, very thin and tasty crust…read moreand a nice sauce as well. It's a smaller sized restaurant with a cool vibe and some video games in the back. The staff is friendly and efficient even in peak times. They work off of order numbers not customer names so don't forget that number!!

Really solid New York pizza for this area and not crazy expensive. My only complaint about the…read morepizza was it is a little greasier than I normally like but other than that it was a solid pie. The garlic knots on the other hand were out of this world good! Solid Friday night pizza spot

Umm best pizza in Tampa Bay? Maybe!…read more We couldn't decide so we got one NY style and one Chicago style. Both were perfectly sauced and the Cappy was piled with toppings! They even let us swap out for my non-mushroom eating friend. Service was extremely friendly, and our server even put to-go ranch cups in our pizza box. So thoughtful! Its a small space but they do have some outdoor tables as well. I will be back often!!

This place is a knock out every time…read more The staff is friendly, helpful, and welcoming (they literally go out of their way to accommodate everyone). The vibes are laid back and quintessentially St Pete. On top of that, the food is outstanding and consistent. They're using fresh ingredients and cooking to order. You might have to wait 40 minutes for a Chicago Deep Dish but it's worth every second. If I have to be nit picky, I wish they offered ricotta as a topping and the website hours vs operational hours on the weekend are confusing -- but neither of those teeny tiny things bother us. We're still here for birthday dinners, at least once a month when my mom visits, and after the kids' sporting events. Cappy's feels like home, come pull up a seat and join us! P.S. Meatball and Caramelized Onion Chicago Deep Dish is our favorite. Who else offers caramelized onions??????

Update is for the pizza. Definitely 5 stars. Had a margherita and a spicy pizza with some hot…read morehoney. Great crust, both delicious. We enjoyed their pizzas more than their cheesesteaks. The new location on MLK is much bigger with a dining area and bar in it. Very cool, very packed on a nice night. I'd say expect some wait- but well worth it!

I saw Violet Stone on social media commercial and it looked good on the commercial. Went there…read moreexcited to get a cheesesteak like I saw on the commercial. I ordered the cheesesteak with onions. I also ordered some cheese sticks. My wife ordered a pizza. The following is one guy's opinion: 1. My cheesesteak with onions was terrible. They used a weird type of bread with sesame seeds on it. It was kind of hard too. Also, it was way too much bread for a cheesesteak in my opinion. It was a really bad choice to wrap cheesesteak with. The chopped onions on the cheesesteak looked gray. The whole thing just looked unappetizing. As I feared, the bread doesn't compliment the cheesesteak. I only ate about a quarter of it and took the rest to go. To their credit, the restaurant does have a sign that says if the food is a flop, to return it. I didn't. I don't like telling restaurants that their food sucks. I just don't come back. I took it home hoping to find a homeless person to give it to, but didn't see anyone so I threw it away. 2. My wife is a cheese stick fanatic. She's always looking for the perfect cheese stick. However, the cheese sticks here also were disappointing. The breading on it was too thick and didn't taste good. I think it was a bit overdone on the outside, but not done on the inside. The cheese inside was not melted or close to being soft or slightly melted. It was the consistency of a piece of cheese that was left out at room temperature, soft, but not melty as a cheese stick should be. It was merely a warm piece of cheese wedge covered in a breading that also didn't have much flavor. I think it's because they were overly done. They were on the darker bitter side that you get from frying something too hot and fast yet the cheese was not soft. Were they frozen and that's why they cooked that way? I don't know, seems that way. 3. My wife liked her pizza. I had a slice because the cheesesteak was a fail for me. The pizza was ok. Nothing special. They do their pizza "well done". For some it may be too well done. My wife likes her pizza well done so she liked it. The place was also expensive for what it is and I felt kinda cheated for spending almost $70.00 (not including tip) for two drinks, a crappy sub, a small pizza, and some cheese sticks. I went, I saw, I conquered, but won't be back. Sorry violet stone. Go check out your competition and change some things.

My girlfriend had been wanting to dine here for such a long time so we finally took the plunge and…read morewere glad we did! The place was beautiful. The service was on point. The food was excellent! I had the SQUID INK CASARECCE and I loved it! We will hopefully return soon!

Olivia is very much that girl of the St. Pete restaurant scene right now…read more Everything about it feels effortlessly cool, dim lighting, beautiful interiors, people ordering espresso martinis like it's a personality trait, and somehow every dish coming out of the kitchen looks better than the last. The garlic bread tower absolutely deserves the hype. Same with the mini rigatoni and meatballs. Very rich, very comforting, very "I'll just have one bite" and suddenly your plate is gone. Also already convinced I need to go back for the chicken Milanese and ricotta donuts because apparently everyone leaves emotionally attached to them. The whole place has that upscale-but-still-fun energy where dinner somehow turns into staying way longer than planned. Perfect for a girls night, date night, or honestly just wanting to feel a little main character for a few hours. Definitely one of those places that reminds you St. Pete's food scene is getting dangerously good. Parking tho... either valet or good luck

I'm admittedly not a huge pizza person (despite being from the greater NYC area), but my honeymoon…read morein Italy made me appreciate a good Neapolitan-style pie. Fabrica is so good that it makes me CRAVE pizza. Rosso, bianca, any kind of toppings have been excellent. The crust is puffy and chewy, but the bottom is nice and thin so you get a good topping-to-dough ratio. I love saving the crust for their equally amazing salads! I create my own and love it almost more than the pizza (it's the perfect crunch to balance the chewyness of the dough). We always get it to-go, and they give an accurate ETA for pick up. I cannot recommend Fabrica enough!

The nutella pizza was amazing anyone who likes Nutella need to try it out trust me you won't regret…read moreit!!!!

I stopped by Slice of the Burg for the first time, and Candice was the sweetest, she made the whole…read morevisit feel welcoming right away. The place is very clean, and even though I went in the evening when it wasn't too busy, you can tell they get a steady flow of people. I ordered the Sweet Heat and Garlic Parm wings extra wet, and they were worth the wait. It took about 15 minutes since they make the wings to order, but they came out hot and full of flavor. The pizza was fresh too, with that perfect balance of sauce and toppings. There's plenty of seating whether you're by yourself or coming with a group. Overall, a solid first visit and definitely somewhere I'd come back to.

It's a peaceful Saturday night and my husband and I decide to order pizza and dessert. I order a…read morelarge Margarita Pizza and 1 Tiramisu. When I got my pizza, there was NO Fresh Mozzarella on it despite me giving clear instructions over the phone to the guys taking my order that I wanted to ADD FRESH MOZZARELLA to my MARGARITA PIZZA. He read it back to me to confirm. Either they do not carry 'Fresh Mozzarella' or they simply do not care enough to complete an order with ONE customization. (Mind you, a Traditional Margarita Pizza has Fresh Mozzarella as one of its main ingredients which is false advertising in itself when Slice of the Burg ONLY sells revolting Cheese Pizzas with a smidge of tomato and a pinch of basil and NOT 'Margarita' Pizzas. Terrible TERRIBLE service. Is it really that hard for a restaurant to get a SIMPLE order right? All that is on my pizza is basic shredded mozzarella, a PINCH of shredded basil, and some thinly sliced tomatoes I can hardly see or taste. This is nothing but a HORRIBLE cheese pizza with some garnish. DISGUSTING! No flavor at all!! AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF, My tiramisu is frozen. FROZEN!! Slice of The Burg sold us FROZEN Tiramisu and DID NOT get my SIMPLE order right. I have the receipt right here that Fresh Mozzarella WAS (apparently) ADDED to my pizza. Do better Slice of The Burg!!

Absolute rock stars of the pizza world. I haven't been able to hit them up as much as when I lived…read moredtown but am so happy I got in for lunch slices today. Not just the best pizza in town but the best deal. 2 slices and a drink $7!

Finally -- real New York-style pizza in St. Pete that doesn't mess around…read more I'm a New Yorker stuck in San Diego, where "NY-style" usually means a soggy crust and a dream deferred. So when my brother (a local) told me to hit Joey Brooklyn's on a Saturday night, I was skeptical... until I walked in and saw the line out the door. That alone told me everything I needed to know. Ordered a large sausage & ricotta pie over the phone for pickup. The combo sounded weird to me at first, but trust the locals -- the sweet Italian sausage paired with big dollops of creamy ricotta is straight-up addictive. The crust is thin, crisp on the bottom, foldable but not floppy, with just the right amount of char. Sauce has that perfect tangy kick, cheese is applied with a generous hand, and every bite screams Brooklyn. We demolished the box in the living room while a UFC card played -- grease-stained napkins, cold beers, and zero regrets. Exactly how pizza nights should go. If you're in St. Petersburg and craving an honest-to-God New York slice (or a whole pie that eats like the ones up north), quit scrolling and look no further than Joey Brooklyn's. Late-night hours are a bonus, the staff hustles, and the pizza kicks absolute ass. Like the UFC fights! Already counting down the days till my next visit. Well done, guys.

Bavaros never lets me down!…read more I love they have nice wines , by the glass, on happy hour. Not just your basic cab. This time I, of course, had to start with a cup of the tomato basil soup, which is always delicious but then I opted for their spring special: A peach and prosciutto pie with creamy burrata and hot honey, topped with arugula. This baby was full of deliciousness and layers of flavor. Service is always wonderful as well

I really wanted to like Bavaro's, but my experience was disappointing. For starters, the pizza was…read moreunderwhelming. There was an excessive amount of crust on my pizza, it felt like nearly half the pizza was plain crust which made it not very satisfying. I got the whipped limoncello pizza, I did like the flavor combination, it is a more unique pizza. Our server was not attentive at all. It took awhile to be greeted, then he seemed rushed to take our order, dropped the food off and never checked on us again. Not even for basics like red pepper and parmesan, or a table touch to make sure everything turned out well. It so happened my beer glass had a crack in it, I had to try and grab his attention while he came to the table next to us to chat multiple times completely ignoring our existence. Finally got his attention for a new glass, and he still didn't ask how anything was or check if we needed anything. In fact, he rushed off before I could even mention I wanted red pepper flakes too. I completely understand the server may have been busy or had a long night, and glasses break. However nothing really went well for us here and I don't feel the need to go back.

2 Slices and a Drink for under 10 bucks. Can't beat it. Staff was warm and friendly and pizza was…read morefantastic

Really, 66.00 for a pizza and ten wings? after I told them about the price they blocked my account…read morefrom facebook!