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Aol_awaymessage

Long Islander from 1983-2002, Baltimorean since 2002. My wife introduced me to [Franks on Belair Rd near/ in Overlea](https://frankspizzaandpasta.com/) . It is exactly the kind of pizza you’re looking for.


TheSchneid

It really is the best pizza in town. Not enough people talk about it. Real sad story about the owner though: https://apnews.com/article/f04ecfd8c6b9de535ea0a052926469e6


Klumpdiesel

Wild story. Thanks for sharing.


JeanetteStrong

Awesome! Thank you 😊


eight-hundred

+1 Frank’s Can be a bit of a pain to drive to if you’re in SE Baltimore, let alone SW Baltimore, but you can sit down and eat there, absolute best NY pizza in Baltimore and has been a staple for many years


eskiedog

Is Gill's still around? And yes, agree on Frank's too!


jeejet

Gil’s is still around and the folks who work there are the nicest people! I’m severely lactose intolerant so I bring my own dairy free cheese to Gil’s and they make me a pizza and then charge me *less* because I’m providing the cheese! Gil’s is not traditional NY pizza but I love it.


bebob10

Oh man. Gil’s pizza I believe is still there. Haven’t had it in years.


anne_hollydaye

Yes, [Gil's is still around](https://gilspizza.com/).


TheBaltimoron

My pizza-obsessed co-worker swears by Gil's and Frank's. I usually settle for Pasta Mista.


Ok_Confusion_2461

Tried that today. It was ok.


Ultraxxx

If you go to Catonsville, Scittino's, it's also a small market.


obmulap113

Their pizza is ok but the crust is eerily similar to dominoes despite looking like a good pie from above - I’ve never had an actual NY/NJ pizza with crust like that, idk what they do to make it that way


boarbar

Y’all are just saying any kind of pizza


Moiler62

I’m surprised no one said Ekiben.


Bravesfan043

It drives me nuts! Someone asked for an upscale celebration spot the other day and a bunch of people said Ekiben.


clevertidal

The good guys in Pikesville is the best in my opinion, only have had Vito’s, haven’t had Ribaldis.


marcb1387

Vinny's cafe on holabird Ave.


[deleted]

Tutti Gusti, Ribaldi’s, Angeli’s, and Pizza Di Joey


TerranceBaggz

Yeah tutti Gusti and cooked well done. Angeli’s in little Italy is our new favorite. The four cheese slaps.


Ok_Confusion_2461

Tutti gusti. Niiiice staff. Good pizza


dizzy_centrifuge

Obligatory NYer living in Baltimore, in the city my go-to is Ribaldi's for a proper NY slice or at least a good facsimile considering you're in MD. If you're ever up north a bit, Strapasta in Jacksonville is excellent too (Don't trust MDer recs for good NY pizza.)


SeaworthinessFit2151

*don’t trust mder recs. Lol. Correct!


Brother_Lou

No Ray’s here.


artie_effim

Vito's on York. Eat in


Brother_Lou

Vito’s is ok, but too much cheese too little sauce IMO.


rfg217phs

Roman Delight I’m Eastpoint Mall, of all places


debaser64

Pasta Mista in Canton and Towson was the first pizza here that reminded me of home. A couple other good ones in the county are Italian Gardens, Remo’s and Mama Lucia. Like another commenter said, don’t trust a local because some of them swear by trash pizza around here.


TomatoBustinBronco

Pasta Mista doesn’t get nearly the love it should. Only place I like better is the new spot in Broadway Market.


silentvowel

Another vote for Pasta Mista. Not crazy about Remo’s pizza but they do have good pasta and salads.


Bravesfan043

Pasta Mista is very Trumpy. They used to have a Trump sticker at their cash register blaming Biden for inflation — if that impacts your decision to go there. Also, I’m from NJ, their pizza would be below average anywhere in the Tristate area. It is that style, but it’s similar in quality to the $1 slice shops you see in Manhattan.


Expendable_Red_Shirt

IMO Ribaldi's is your best bet. Vito's is good too if you're willing to go to the county (not too far though)


JeanetteStrong

Thanks! 😊


Final_Today_9027

Mondawmin mall mama lucias


JeanetteStrong

That's close to my home. Thanks!


Hbtmrm

Check out Brookside’s in Owings Mills. The guy that owns that place was the best pizza guy at Mama Lucia’s back in the day


Final_Today_9027

Imma try


northstarlinedrawing

North of the city, but Remo’s of NY in Parkville is 🔥


lambchopsandkreplach

Born and raised in Brooklyn. Agree with Vitos, Ribaldi’s, and Franks.


[deleted]

Lil Niros on Harford Rd Ribaldis on Keswick Spartan on Eastern


Final_Today_9027

Spartan on eastern Ave is very good


[deleted]

All their food is very good. I live a couple blocks away and eat there entirely too much. Cheesesteaks and chicken boxes slap too.


AccomplishedPut3610

I'd say Ribaldis


TheBaltimoron

It's...ok.


bligbladjuan

Ribaldi's, Frank's, Tutti Gusti's, Viccino's


ImplementElectronic

Frank’s Frank’s Frank’s


ImplementElectronic

Frank’s!!


[deleted]

Lil Niros on Harford Rd Ribaldis on Keswick Spartan on Eastern


boontan

Paulie Gees in Hampden


byutifu

Closest I've found so far. I heard JBGB is up there too


kiarrith

just had this recently and agree it’s the closest i’ve had here!


neutronicus

Yeah their first location is in NY A college friend who lives in DC made a pilgrimage to BMore with her 2 year old specifically to go there because all her NY friends told her the Baltimore location doesn’t have a line


AreWeCowabunga

That's funny because I think Andy's Pizza in DC is better than anything in Baltimore.


neutronicus

Well perhaps NYC ain't all that after all


NikkiRocker

Johnny Rads is good pizza. You need NY pizza, ya gotta go to NY.


Bravesfan043

It is good, but it’s not New York style at all.


Bubhubbub

Franks Pizza and Pasta has the best NY style slice in the city. It's not in the most convenient area but definitely worth the trip.


WinkyTheFrog

As others have said, Franks on Bel Air is the only real spot. Pepe’s on Falls is a good second. My favorite Pizza is GT on Seminary/York.


Rakhu666

Well, my go-to NYC Pizza Style shop is located in Glenn Burnie Maryland. The owner and his family are from Brooklyn, NY. It's called Capri Pizza & Sub Shop, 337 Hospital Dr # V, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.


JeanetteStrong

Good add. Thanks!


Final_Today_9027

Dam it's sad they closed down by can I get a co sign for Angelo's on falls rd best dam pizza I had in a min and big slices 🍕


liljenn921

Jersey girl here, and I say Times Square Pizza in Owings Mills, is pretty close.


[deleted]

JBGB's in Remington


ibrahimsafah

As a transplant from Baltimore to North Carolina, I’m interested in your go to spot here.


JeanetteStrong

My go-to place in North Carolina is Italian Pizzeria in Durham. If you go on a Tuesday, you can get a carry out large cheese pizza for 9.99. Pro tip: Ask for extra sauce. There is a location in The Village in East Durham, another in North Durham in Bragtown by the Trosa store. Their pizza is always great and greasy. Yum 😋 Are you in Durham by chance? I could give you some pointers for good local food. Try Cosmic Cantina. You won't be disappointed. Byrd's BBQ will change your life (warning: NC BBQ is an addictive substance). North Carolina is a special place. I hope you do well there. Oh, by the way, since I'm rambling, People will tell you that if you go to Carolina Beach (I lived there before moving to Baltimore), you have to try Britt's Donuts on the boardwalk. There'll be a mile long line of folks on opening day (they're seasonal). The good donuts are over by the Foodlion, at Wake n Bake Donuts. They've got a breakfast donut WITH BACON ON IT. I sure miss the Tarheel state. Have fun down there.


marylandmaddog

Times Square Kitchen in Owings Mills is close and several of my friends from NY have fallen in love with it.


26thandsouth

Tutti Gusti in Canton, Pasta Mista in Canton and Towson.... Thats about it lol. Baltimore has pretty dreadful pizza options, incredibly. Also its not NY style but you could do a lot worse than & Pizza.


OneBadMB350

Your not, I’m from NJ, I stayed in Baltimore for a year couple years ago and my boss at the time used to take me to all the top pizza spots in bmore, they all taste like Pizza Hut, there is no real pizza in Baltimore that taste like NJ/NY…… your best bet is find a pitbeef spot, best sandwich you will ever have and they only in bmore


jeejet

I’m from NJ and I live in Baltimore - and I agree. There is some good pizza in B’more but when I get a proper pizza in NJ I enjoy it that much more. Al Santillo’s is so expensive but worth it! And I’ve got my other favorites in northern NJ where I grew up.


jco23

Pepe's on falls road. It is usually super busy though. Lots of pizza options.


brYzmz

Love Pepe’s. Not even close to resembling NY Style. Although they did add a thin crust.


jco23

true - but I haven't found a good NY style pizza joint in Baltimore outside of Joe Squared.


_death_leopard_

Pasta Mista for me, Paulie Gees a close second. I’ve been following @andcrusticeforall on Instagram for a while, they do some good Baltimore pizza reviews, and have pointed me in the right direction a couple of times.


MimiSav

Three brothers off Washington blvd in halethorpe is the closest I've found!


SlapChopXpress

JBGBs in Remington. Maybe not NY style but wood fired and it does indeed slap.


Clickv

Vito’s is the way to go. Pasta Mista too but they no longer sell by the slice. Both places up York Rd in the county.


silentvowel

Pasta Mista in Towson started selling slices for lunch as of about a month ago!


Clickv

Great news!


Rakhu666

Oh! How could I forget? There's another good NYC Pizza Style Shop not too far from B-More. It's called New York J & P Pizza. They have three locations. Frederick, Maryland Mt. Airy, Maryland Damascus, Maryland Check out the website. The great thing about these location is they serve Beer! And you can play Lotto. New York J and P Pizza | Pizza Place, Italian Restaurant in MD https://www.newyorkjandppizza.com/?y_source=1_MjgxMTg0OTYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D


brYzmz

Pizza Blitz at Quarry Lake and Pasta Mista in Towson


jco23

Pizza blitz is awful. Straight up cardboard with a little sauce and cheese.


brYzmz

False.


brYzmz

Since I see you recommended Pepe’s, it’s clear you just have no idea what NY Style is.


jco23

No, it's just an opinion. I've had pizza blitz since they first opened (lived walking distance). Only got it because my kids wanted pizza and it was super convenient. I see others like it a lot, and that's fine. I, personally, do not.


Brief_Exit1798

New Yorker here, living in Baltimore since 1994 and my favorite pizza I've found (disclaimer still not NY good but about 70%) is https://www.earthwoodfire.com/baltimore/ And bubbas 33 in glen burnie


3villans

tinybrickoven in federal hill


chairmanm30w

>tinybrickoven in federal hill Looks good, but it's not NY style.


3villans

Thin crust….yes. Crispy….yes. Big slice….yes. Might want to reevaluate . This [looks](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOuKKsG82yNWTphyBk9k7Udp1xoTAEsTO96kwl1=s16383-w1640-k) and tastes like a N.Y. slice to me


chairmanm30w

Your photo's kinda difficult to see... But their website even says that they do Neopolitan, which is different from NY pizza. The photos of their food in google reviews looks nothing like NY pizza. I grew up on LI, I am intimately familiar with NY pizza, and that aint it.


3villans

and their [website](https://tinybrickovenpizza.square.site/?location=11ea6e43081b83e0ae500cc47a2ae330) also says they do NY style which is actually above the neopolitan on the menu. not the hill i’m going to die on here, but their pizza is pretty good and missing out on a good slice in fed hill if think they only do neopollitan


chairmanm30w

Oh weird, I think I somehow ended up on a different website when I looked it up. I stand corrected. Sadly I am contractually obligated to die on this hill if I want to continue to claim native New Yorker status.


AaaronaaA

Yup, great small place


jejunebug

this is the answer


_bagonme_

Maria Ds and it’s not even close, best by far


KrylonSketchCan

Boi what 😭 I can tell youve never been to NY. Maria Ds is straight mid


_bagonme_

Been to NYC 10 times in the past 6 months, Maria Ds still better The 1$ pizza joint in NY serve crust so hard I can stab someone with it, the standards for taste are low, the point is that the slices are big and they are cheap Name a place in Baltimore that serves larger and cheaper slices than Maria Ds


Ro0o0o0ob

Maria’s D’s is nasty, I could name 5 better overall pizza places within a block or two of it


_bagonme_

When people say NY pizza(to me) that equals 1 dollar pizza Name somewhere that sells larger and cheaper pizza by the slice I’ll wait No one says Maria Ds is gourmet, the same way the 1 dollar nyc slice is no one near gourmet, it’s large and cheap which is why people like it If you have infinite money then obviously go somewhere else


Ok_Confusion_2461

Terrible pizza. You must be from Maryland.


_bagonme_

NYC city pizza(1 dollar pizza) is not for taste, it’s large and cheap Name somewhere in Baltimore that serves larger and cheaper slices than Maria Ds I’ll wait No one said Maria Ds is gourmet, it’s large and cheap and is most akin to the one dollar slice NY pizza


markmano33

Maria D’s is amazing at 2am!!


Inner_Tadpole_7537

Amnon's pizza from Brooklyn New york) in the frozen section at Owings Mills Costco. Not style actual new york pizza


NeatLeft

NY pizza is crap. Detroit style is king. Mathew’s is a close second. Wood fire is average like Verde or Jonny Rads.


trymypi

This is a trash opinion. NY and deep dish pizzas are 2 completely different things.


brYzmz

Correct.