The Pizza Company

Aiello's Pizza in Shadyside finally got checked off my list after a friend who regularly goes to…read moretheir Allison Park location recommended it - and after going in I can see why he considers it one of his favorite pizza spots around Pittsburgh. The location on Murray Avenue has this storefront that is beautifully lit at night. Walking in, the first thing you notice is the incredible smell of the pizza. There was also plenty of seating with lots of clean tables, a large TV, surround sound music, and an impressive selection of bottled beverages, including a few nonalcoholic options along with an impressively larger selection of alcoholic drinks. Another big plus for me is that they sell pizza by the slice since I usually only want one slice instead of ordering a whole pie. One thing to know before you go is that they're cash only. They do have an ATM inside, but it charges a $3 fee. If you'd rather avoid that, there's also a PNC ATM about a six minute walk away. Since we went the day after Pickles-burgh we had to try the specialty pickle pizza for that day. It was topped with provolone, cheddar, ranch, bacon, dill, and, of course, pickles. As someone who absolutely loves pickles, I actually thought they used a little more pickle than the pizza needed, which is saying something. I ended up taking a few off and eating them separately. That said, the perfectly crispy bacon more than made up for it. The combination of the bacon, cheese, ranch, and pickle flavor was still fantastic. I really hope they continue offering pizzas with that perfectly crispy bacon because they absolutely nailed it. Another thing Aiello's really gets right is the texture of the pizza. When they reheat the slices, the cheese becomes beautifully crisp around the edges, and the crust strikes a great balance. It has just the right amount of oil, not greasy but not dry either, with a slight chew, a little sponginess from the yeast dough, and an overall texture that I really enjoyed. The ranch deserves its own mention. It definitely didn't taste like bottled ranch, which I'm usually not a fan of. It tasted homemade and paired really well with the pizza. I also had a taste of the traditional cheese, the white pizza, and the double stuffed meat slice. My favorite was easily the double stuffed meat because it was loaded with flavor and appeared the most filling. My second favorite was the pickle pizza because the crispy bacon and cheese paired so well with the pickle flavor. The white pizza came in third with its nice garlic flavor, while the traditional cheese was solid but didn't stand out quite as much as the specialty slices. Overall, Aiello's definitely lived up to the recommendation of my friend. If you're in the mood for specialty pizzas with a great crust and enjoy being able to grab a slice instead of committing to a whole pie, this is absolutely a place worth stopping by.

Let me say this is a really good pizza, depending on what you get. I would give the crispness of…read morethe crust a 4/5 stars; especially on the stuffed meat pizza. The pizza had a really nice crunch and cris. The crust was, also, seasoned for one or more of my slices; that was really good. I was not a fan of their white pizza; maybe it was the cheese but it had a "dank" flavor (2/5). Their Margherita was good, but not great (3/5). Their stuffed meat pizza was delicious...it was the favorite of all the slices we got (4/5). The pizza came out really hot and they were fast (5/5). They have been on my list for a while and we finally got to try them. I would still put Mineos ahead

Thin crust

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Mineo's Pizza House

3.5(511 reviews)

3.4 mi•Squirrel Hill

Expansive Pittsburgh pizza dynasty with the maximum cheese allowed for proper pizza proportions…read more I love Mineo's. Big member of their fan club. We drive out from Monroeville just to grab their pies. Located in Squirrel Hill, parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there is a pay-to-park lot across the street tucked behind the businesses. Also, with old school class, Mineo's is cash only. They do have an ATM right in the store - in case you forgot. Dynasty loading - as they now have 4 shops including one directly in the Pittsburgh Airport (check their updated box logos with an airplane flying around!) All day. All year. Always- I would think to give Mineo's five stars, but this order was disappointing. The crust was over floured and lifeless, the cheese was missing the signature flavor pack of herbs, and the toppings were very clumped together under the cheese... but even these nitpicks- this place is a must go to! We ordered three large (and yes, that's a large large) pizzas - mushroom, extra cheese, and pepperoni. They are renowned for their thick layer of cheese with the toppings buried beneath. And this time, all of the pieces were well cut - which is rare. Service was quick. They know how to move through the takeout orders and even if they don't, pull up a seat and enjoy the theater of pizza making that you can witness in the expansive dining area.

I've been going for years this is the first time no medium or large just a small the size of a…read moredinner plate for $27. I won't be going back. Talk about price gouging

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Cannoli

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Pastoli's Pizza, Pasta & Paisans

4.1(224 reviews)

3.6 mi•Squirrel Hill

What a nice pizza place. Nice, clean interior and reasonably priced pies. Love the Sicilian,…read moregreat texture and taste.

Heaven, the only place to describe somewhere as magical as this, the best pizza I have ever had in…read moremy entire life, the pizza is utterly perfect. If you have not come here before I recommend you do immediately, the staff is always so welcoming and friendly and makes this place really feel like a second home to me. I'm no big pizza guy but this place is actually so good words can't describe it. The inside is also amazing too, the couch is so comfortable I feel like I'm sinking into it, the interior makes me imagine myself as a big fat Italian guy coming home from work to a nice big pie sitting on the table nice and hot. Please come here and you will not be disappointed I put my reputation as a respected yelper on the line. - Daquan out

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Napoli Pizzeria

3.7(112 reviews)

3.5 mi•Squirrel Hill

Their pizza is so good that it's worth driving down past Fioris through the Liberty tunnel in a…read morebunch of traffic and paying to park just to get some. Yeah I like them that much.

Absolutely diabolical. $45 for this grundle crust slop fested shit. Yinz call this a pie?!? This…read morewet pile of ass and cheese would collapse under the wait of a fly. Slopped up wet ass undercarriage. Didnt realize I ordered extra mucus and baby gravy on top. Unappetizing to look at and even harder to eat! Yall got me f**ked up. Count ya goddamn days Napoli!

Buffalo and spinach and mushroom

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Sausage Slice Pepperoni Mushroom Slice

Capezzuto’s Pizza

4.4(39 reviews)

3.4 mi•Greenfield

Solid local pizza. The pizza crust is nicely done: not too thick, but with a really nice chew and…read moregood leavening. The toppings were about what you would expect, but overall nicely presented. My only minor feedback was that the pizza was a little light on tomato sauce. The house salad was also nicely done. At first, it looked a little heavy on the cheese, but there was plenty of lettuce and vegetable toppings to balance things out. It made for a nice pizza shop style salad. In terms of ordering, everything was fairly easy. They don't really have a web site, so the best option is to call to place an order. In terms of finding a menu, they seem to have menu photos listed on their Facebook page. Not ideal, but that's where they are. If all else fails, you can basically expect all the normal options for a pizza place. Also note that this is very much a takeout pizza establishment. The space really isn't optimized for dine-in options. All told, this is a solid destination. Certainly some of the best pizza in the Greenfield area.

So yummy! Very reasonably priced, cash only! We got the pepperoni pizza which had generous amount…read moreas well.

Takeout pizzas, as packaged.

Just horrible

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Pizza Perfectta

3.9(193 reviews)

5.1 mi•Shadyside

Great Buffalo Pizza! I add broccoli Spinach and jalapeno peppers for added spice! Awesome!read more

Ordered pick up on a busy Friday night. They don't answer their phone. Must either place order…read moreonline or in person and wait. 16" cheese (was free with coupon) 14" Shadyside Special: loaded with too many toppings. The thin center of the pizza is too wimpy to handle all the toppings. Tastes just like Dominos Pizza. Sorry.

Interior

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Benny Fierro's

4.3(229 reviews)

5.0 mi•South Side

Really good pizza. Really big slices. Great service and would recommend. Would love to eat here…read moreagain.

Friendly staff. The pizza was not greasy. The pizza was absolutely delicious. They are BIG slices…read moreor huge pizza pies that did not disappoint. Highly recommend. Sorry no pictures. We were too hungry that we forgot.

Cooler and entry

Pepperoni, sausage, buffalo chicken

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Pepperoni Pizza Slice with Garlic Sauce & Ranch

Mama Pepino's

3.0(35 reviews)

1.7 mi

The first time I ordered from them, we had a little misunderstanding mishap. They were more than…read morehappy to make it right. I'd definitely order from them again.

life savers! really, I was injured and had no appetite for days . My daughter called in an order of…read moremy favorite foods. My Oder was delivered quickly, the food was still warm and beautifully prepared, and oh so good! I have a long recovery but thanks to the best pizza in town, I'm on my way back.

Menu 2/2020

Top of me u

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Bottom of menu

Pesaro's Pizza

3.6(22 reviews)

2.8 mi•Greenfield

My husband and I order pizza from them all the time. Our order is right out of the oven and ready…read moreto go by the time my husband arrives. We're pretty much on a first name basis with them. I can't really say much about the ambiance since my husband is the one who picks up the pizza.

Good enough. This place is nearby and under new ownership (apparently?) so we gave it a try and…read moreordered some pizzas and a salad. The pizzas were generally good but could have used a little more browning in the oven, particularly for the vegetable toppings. The dough was somewhat thick, but not otherwise noteworthy. The greek salad was fine but uninspired: it was overwhelmed by pita wedges but the vegetables were generally fresh. The shop itself is entirely set up for takeout, complete with coolers full of bottled soda. All told, this is a decent place to pick up some pizzas if you're nearby and not looking for something exceptional.

Large pepperoni & banana pepper pizza

Veggie Pizza.

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Pep & sausage personal pizza!

Mercurio's Shadyside

4.2(612 reviews)

4.8 mi•Shadyside

Cute little corner spot in Shadyside, we stopped for pizza. The pizza was a delicious thin, tasty,…read moreand chewy dough with a delicious sauce and mozzarella. We got the olive pizza with an assortment of olives. The pizza came out so quick! The server was attentive and helpful letting us know we could order gelato at the counter and just add it to our tab. My son got a chocolate with Reese's cups and I got the black cherry with dark chocolate. The house made waffle cone was delicious'

Heard good things about this place, so decided to give it a try. Not too packed around the…read moreafternoon plus it was a rainy day. I got the Panzanella salad and the Salsiccia Funghi pizza. The salad was super refreshing and tasty. It had what seemed like crispy pizza dough bites instead of standard croutons, which was a simple but great touch. Unfortunately, the pizza was a letdown. It was pretty floppy and soggy (maybe from the mushrooms?), and the flavor overall lacked depth. It was a bit sour which I kind of like in a pizza, but not much substance to it. Undercarriage was okay in the non soggy parts. Service was friendly, and the food came out reasonably fast, though the overall vibe felt a bit rushed given how quickly they turn tables. The space itself is clean and well-kept. Great for a quick salad, but I've had better pizza.

Gelato (small size)

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Chocolate

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Brandon C.

4 years ago

I've personally witnessed the owner cuss out quite a few customers, always with the same line... "do you have any idea how much money comes through here??? I don't need your business... as a matter of fact don't order anymore because you're not allowed to anymore." He single-handedly cancels out any positives this place might have had going for it... over priced, staff is rude especially the owner... do yourself a favor and save yourself the bad experience, and give your hard earned money to somebody that actually cares if you have a positive experience or not!! read more

Alex C.

9 years ago

I had to return two pizzas because they got my order wrong. Now when I called to order, they put me on a "no business" list so I can't order from them again even though I ordered plenty of times in the past. Well F U then! read more

Sasha B.

10 years ago

Not the best pizza in the burg, but if you're in the neighborhood and are craving something quick I recommend this place. Prices are low.

Stefon P.

9 years ago

Kind of place to go or order from when there's nothing else open. Pizza is pretty mediocre and the workers have snooty attitudes.

Christopher L.

11 years ago

I love Pizza company pizza and hoagies!

Gabrielle K.

5 years ago

This is the best pizza shop ever.

Bill T.

14 years ago

It's not that delish.

Frank D.

10 years ago

love this place

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