Best pizza in York County? Here are local restaurants with high Yelp ratings
I have spent the better part of the last three years comparing foods in Central Pennsylvania to those in Louisiana, and while I still lean toward Louisiana having the better cuisine overall, I will admit that the commonwealth has Sportsman's Paradise beat in one area: pizza.
The Washington Post recently published an analysis of Yelp reviews that narrowed down the best pizza joints per state. You can search an interactive map by entering in the state, then selecting the style of pizza, choosing from Chicago, Detroit, Tavern, Neapolitan, New York, Roman and Sicilian. Of all the options there, York County didn't have a single pizza restaurant on the list. I am not sure what formula they used to come up with their selections, but I do know that Yelp lists a number of great pizza places in York County.
Archetype Pizza, Marco's Pizza and Shakey Jakes were mentioned many times in a Facebook post where I asked for pizza recommendations, but they didn't make Yelp's top 10 list.
So, who did?
Patriot Pizza & Subs: 601 Old York Road, Suite B, Goldsboro
Rating: 4.9
Per the menu, Patriot offers New York (thin crust) and Sicilian (thick crust) styles of pizza, and they even serve pizza by the slice. They also have specialty pizzas, like stuffed steak, BBQ, primavera and white pizza. They have a kids menu and an extensive selection of wraps, subs, strombolis and cheesesteaks.
Reviews say that the food is delicious, service is fast and friendly and the prices are "unbeatable."
Glen Rock Pizzeria: 146 Manchester St., Glen Rock
Rating: 4.6
At Glen Rock, you can order a pizza by the slice, build your own pizza with various toppings or order whole specialty pizzas like a Sicilian, white pizza or vegetarian. If you don't want a pizza, you can also choose from their extensive menu of stromboli, subs and sandwiches, as well as sides like clam strips, breaded mushrooms or garlic bread.
According to reviews, while the pizza is good, the stromboli is the best menu item.
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Antica Napoli Pizza: 39 N. Washington St., Gettysburg
Rating: 4.6
Antica offers one of the largest pizza menus on this list, and they also have subs, calzones and stromboli. You can order pizzas in 10, 12, 14 and 16 inches. For something simple, try a cheese pizza. Want something new? Try a Greek pizza or a Sweet Sriracha.
Reviews mention the generous toppings, friendly staff and "spotless" restaurant.
Vincenzo’s Place: 2509 S. George St., York
Rating: 4.5
According to its menu, Vincenzo's offers "white pizza," or pizza without red sauce, Sicilian style, Mediterranean and other "gourmet" pizzas, along with subs, wraps, appetizers and salads.
Per reviews, not only does the cheese taste like "real cheese," but the staff is polite and friendly.
Paesano’s Pizza: 1 W. Main St., New Freedom
Rating: 4.5
Paesano's has a huge selection of Italian favorites, including pasta dishes, stromboli, subs and salads, but their pizza is one of the top-rated in York County. They offer New York, Sicilian and specialty pizzas, such as white pizza, Hawaiian pizza and Margherita pizza.
Many reviews say that this is "the best pizza in York" and point to the crust as the best part.
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USA & I: 176 Newberry Commons, Goldsboro
Rating: 4.5
This family-owned and operated pizzeria offers the same type of menu that can be found at Patriot Pizza & Subs because USA & I is owned by the same family. Vinny and Santina Failla have owned USA & I since 1993, and their children now own Patriot Pizza.
Reviews say that it's close to authentic New York style pizza, the family atmosphere is inviting and the subs are "craveable."
Giovanni’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant: 646 Blooming Grove Road, Hanover
Rating: 4.5
Giovanni's has various types of pizzas to choose from, like the Michele, a fresh tomato, garlic, ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella with no sauce pizza, or the Greta, a ranch, mozzarella, bacon and grilled chicken pizza. You can also get a taco pizza, Neapolitan pizza, tropical pizza or make your own with fresh toppings. They also offer subs, grinders, pasta dishes and salads.
Per reviews, the pizza sauce here is on the sweeter side, but the dishes are homemade and authentic Italian.
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Jim and Nena's Pizzeria: 2755 W. Market St., York
Rating: 4.5
Since 1958, Jim & Nena's Pizzeria has been serving authentic Italian food, offering subs, grinders, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, chicken wings and more. For pizza, you can get a slice or a whole pizza, a cheese pizza, veggie lovers, cheesesteak pizza or a bacon double cheeseburger pizza, to name a few options. Reviews say that thesauce for the pizza is "incredible" and the portion sizes are large.
Trattoria Pizza: 220 E King St. Littlestown
Rating: 4.3
This pizza joint is actually in Adams County, but it ranks at the top in regards to Yelp reviews for the region. Bruschetta, fried shrimp, cheesesteaks, stromboli and more await you at Trattoria. For pizza, you can choose from whole pizzas or slices. Toppings include the traditional offerings: cheese, pepperoni, sausage, ground beef, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, sweet peppers and black olives.
Reviews say the building and décor are a little dated, but the food is fresh and delicious and the service is "exceptional."
This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: Best pizza in York County, Pa.? Places with high Yelp ratings
