Rizzo’s Fine Pizza
“thin crust, saucey, perfect amount of meat ;]
I like the round over their squares, even tho they are known for their squares.”
“The best in Queens – and probably NYC – is nearby Sunnyside Pizza's Garlic Bread Pizza.”
“I also sampled one of her garlic knots, and it was so doughy and delicate at the same time.”
Rizzo’s Fine Pizza
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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This is a review of the round pie only. Unfortunately the square pie was sold out when I went (around 8pm on a Friday night). I believe Rizzo's is famous for their square pie so I was pretty disappointed. I don't know what the differences are but if you can make enough dough for round pies, can't you make enough for the square? Especially since it's so popular. While I was waiting, several people came in asking for the square and ended up leaving when told they were sold out. I see that as losing so much business but I guess they aren't really hurting (especially with a second location in LES)
It took awhile for the pie to come out. When it did, I was surprised by how big it was! I don't know how many inches it was but it was huge! For the price, I thought it was a great value. However, when I picked it up, I realized that it was so big because the dough is really stretched out. The pizza was SO THIN that when I normally eat 2 slices, I ate 4 here. I like my pizza to have structure, here it collapsed under the weight of the sauce and cheese. There was also a huge disproportion between sauce and cheese as in way too much sauce and not enough cheese. The flavor of the sauce was good but ended up being too overwhelming without enough cheese or dough to balance it out. I guess I'm not familiar with this style of pies as I didn't care for it.
Rizzo's has been around since God was a boy and it's a true neighborhood staple for yummy, inexpensive, thin crust pizza. The service is always good and pizza always fresh. They have quite the variety but I always go with the plain, regular slice. Whichever slice you go with, you won't be disappointed!
In my opinion, Rizzo's has the best pizza in Astoria. However, it's a little hard on the wallet. I have ordered slices at their store many times, and since they're slices, they clearly do not take out a chunk of your wallet. A large pepperoni is $23, and with other toppings added, it costs more.
However, I am willing to pay since Rizzo's quality is amongst the top I've seen for authentic New York pizza. If you're craving pizza, look no further than Rizzo's!
Rizzo's offers a very unique take on pizza. A very very thin crust that is crisp and almost crunchy hosts the standard sauce and cheese. We ordered two large pies, one with sausage, to help feed the people helping us move into our new place. I wish we knew how small the pies were. I was expecting big new york pizza, instead we got an interesting- but not very filling- pizza. Don't get me wrong, it tasted good, and was delivered hot, but it is not what we were looking for then. I'm sure I will get Rizzo's again, but with so many other options, it may be a while before that day comes. Thanks for the recommendation, Andrew M. I will keep checking out the other pizza places in the neighborhood, though.
Stopped in the other night after finding out our go to pizza spot was closed for renovations. We ordered the square pie, but sadly they were out. It was pretty early in the night, so I guess they must sell out quickly. I would think they would be more prepared for that. We then settled on a regular cheese pie for $19.
The pie came out fairly quickly and after waiting a few minutes to cool we dug right in. The crust was very thin. It was decent, but something just did not do it for me. I found there was too much sauce and not enough cheese. The cheese kind of lacked some flavor as well. The two of us ate the entire pie. I think this was a result more of the thin crust then my ability to eat a lot.
Overall the pie was OK, but I'm not going to be abandoning my go to pizza spot anytime soon.
TODO:
Yelp won't let me put this restaurant on a list unless I write a review (Yelp, please change this policy!)
Therefore, this is a stub review for the purpose of populating my list. I'll write the review later.
However, whatever rating I give the restaurant with this stub review is the rating I'd give the restaurant with a real review.
Stopping in late on a Wednesday and its is not too busy. Not too much pizza left in the case, but very happy to see a few thin Sicilian slices left so I order one. I order a fountain diet coke and the guy asks if I am new to the area. I laugh slightly realizing that they know their clientele well, and also to the fact that I am old school Queens – just haven't been around here in a bit. We have a friendly chat as I wait for my slice.
I sit down and have a bite – just perfect. This slice is as good as I remember – so light, so crispy, the tomato sauce has that zip to it along with the distinctive rectangle of thin mozzarella. How can something so deceivingly simple be so good?
As I finish up my slice and get up to put on my coat another server come out with free cannolis for myself and the two other people enjoying their slices. I recall they do this often because the last time I was here it was also later in the evening and slower – they brought out a couple of different slices for me and my friends for us to sample.
I walk back to my car with nostalgia heavy on my mind – I miss this. I miss living in Queens. Astoria has changed, but some classics remain the same. I love Queens. I love Rizzo's.
This pizza place has been around as long as I'm around! Well even way longer than that actually lol Classic place which has been on Steinway Street for sooooo many years! They have these unique tasting (and looking) square slices of pizza which they are famous for. I can't say I've had pizza like Rizzo's before. Very tasty! I'm not up in that area very often and I can't have their pizza as often as I'd like to- but when I am around there- I do try and grab a slice. It's pretty small inside though. Not many tables.
One thing I was always confused about though. They don't have any garbage cans in view. So- I never know whether to leave my garbage and tray at the table I sat at, or give it to the counter employee. I usually give it to the counter employee because I hate leaving my trash on the table- I feel like a pig lol But anyway- I always give it to the counter employee when I'm done. They always smile and take the tray away and thank me for coming. So I guess that's what you do? Haha I'm sure either way is fine. But it is weird how they have no garbage cans in view. Unless I'm just not very observant and I missed it? Lol I dunno.
Anyway- great spot for unique pizza! An Astoria landmark! Stop in!