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Riverboat Pizza is a hidden gem of California-style goodness

By Cheryl Baisden Solis

Updated July 31, 2015 at 10:14 a.m.

Riverboat Pizza Company

5975 Ogeechee Rd., (912) 662-5074

Mon 5pm-9pm

Tue-Thu 1130am-9pm

Fri-Sat 1130am-10pm

Sun 1130am-9pm

Riverboat Pizza is a hidden gem of California-style goodness

I THINK I've mentioned before that pizza is not something I crave often, especially since overdosing on it in college during late-night study sessions. When I gathered from the Facebook grapevine, though, that a fairly new place I'd never heard of was garnering loads of fans both local and touristy, for amazing pies, I figured I'd ride on out and take a look.

The owner/Chef Jon Lyle, formerly of California, tells me that when he and his wife Cha-Cha, a Thai beauty from Bangkok, bought the place, it was in clear view of Hwy 17/Ogeechee Rd. and advantageously located across the street from the big Walmart.

Then O’Reilly’s Auto Parts decided they like the spot too and built their store right out front, overshadowing the little strip mall behind them. All those tourists out at the end of 204, though, seemed to know just where to go to satisfy their pizza cravings, and were happy to boost business with numerous rah-rah reviews.

It’s a small to middling sized eatery and sports a lovely patio outside, brick-lined, surrounded with tropical palms and aglow with strings of fairy lights in the evening. Each time I go I see at least two tables with family pets snuggled up nearby.

You never know if it’s gonna be crowded with tourists toasting each other with foamy mugs of artisan beer, or local folks squished into a comfy red booth with kids in tow.

Riverboat Pizza is a hidden gem of California-style goodness

Jon’s got a decade or so of experience in the foodie biz. Not only working in California’s cornucopia of fresh vegetable markets, and learning the trade from popular local pizza joints, he’s even put in a stint at The Cheesecake Factory. All this comes together very well in his menu choices: every sauce and dip house-made; crusts with the right balance of chewy n’ tender; impeccably fresh vegetables—they grow their herbs & vegies out back—as well as good wings and, oh, yes, that cheesecake !

If you are a devotee of this rich dessert I’d suggest you call ahead to reserve yourself a piece before the dinnertime rush, because it goes fast! Jon’s inventive with each permutation and every flavor has its ardent fans.

The Snickers Bar, gooey with caramel, swirled chocolate and chunks of candy bar, and the Maple Cheesecake, topped with crumbled, house-made bacon, are regularly sought by treasure-lovers.

Sha-Sha’s sister, Annie, owns the local P.J. Thai Cuisine downtown. The ‘Bangkok Nights’ pizza here, as well as the ‘Peanut Butter n’ Jelly Wings, use her smooth, traditional Thai peanut sauce.

Though PB&J wings have gotten immensely popular up north in the last year or so, when Jon introduced them, he wasn’t sure how they’d go over with the Savannah crowd. He need not have worried. Dipped in his specially made Sweet Jalapeño Jelly, they are deliciously memorable and not at all sweet as what’d you’d expect.

I had a hard time choosing which pizza varieties to try because the menu definitely goes a coupla levels higher than most retail joints. Take my advice and get a half n’ half—you don’t wanna regret missing out on anything!

Ingredients have a most decidedly Californian flair: artichokes, fresh-made pesto, intensely flavored sun-dried tomatoes, and spicy bacon aioli to name a few.

My fave, that hits the palate with an immediate hearty rush of flavor, is the Pesto Manifesto: a pesto base, house-made bacon, chicken, sliced mushrooms, artichoke and green onion.

Many manly men step up for the piled high Meatball Madness sub—I saw one dad repeatedly fend off advances from his curly-haired toddler, with admirable patience I might add—and the Cranberry Walnut Spinach Salad seems to draw tables full of moms with its fresh flavor and crunch.

A run-away hit with diners who check online review sites is the Lowcountry Gravy Fries—even the most plain-spoken among them will struggle to express their delight over this decadent delight.

The bar is really just a small counter—most folks drink at the tables—but you’ll wanna check out the beer listings here. Jon became entranced with IPA and craft beers during his time in California and strives to have at least 50 varieties on hand: “Beer is a passion of mine!” he will tell you.

Among the favored brews you’ll find fruity faves like Illusive Traveler Grapefruit Ale, Hell or High Water Watermelon Wheat Beer and even Abita Rootbeer.

Shocktop, Southbound and Sam Adams Rebel IPA are all on the list, and, due to a fortunate discovery during a Maui vacation last year, Jon is introducing Kona Fire Rock to happy locals—what better beverage to imbibe with your Kahanamoku’s Hawaiian’ pizza?

Published July 29, 2015 at 1:00 a.m.

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  • 14" #12 Riverboat Roy’s Classic Supreme $19.95
  • Pepperoni, Black Olive, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, & Italian Sausage w/red sauce base
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  • Customize with choice of fillings: various cheeses, meats (pepperoni, sausage, chicken), veggies (onions, mushroom, bell peppers), and unique options like pineapple, banana pepper.
  • Garlic Knots 8 Piece $8.75
  • Bone-in Chicken Wings (10 Pieces) $14.00
  • Bone-in chicken wings, 10 pieces, choice of flavors including spicy, bbq variants, lemon pepper, PB&J, garlic parmesan, options for sauce on the side.

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Overall, the flavor was mild but pleasant, especially after having a number of other dishes which were packed with zest. The roasted potatoes and tomatoes were the sleep hitter of this entree. They were seasoned simply yet full of essence. For dessert offerings, Gusto has a few things on the menu, including a cannoli bar with a collection of different cannoli, gelato, tiramisu, creme brûlée and roasted pineapple with Italian sweet cream. I had viewed a number of photos online of the roasted pineapple prior to our visit to GUSTO and when Daniel informed us that that dessert was a favorite of his and many guests, we knew that that was a must-order. The pineapple is sliced into pieces and served with a caramelized sugar crust and Italian sweet cream. The presentation is beautiful as the slices of pineapple are arranged in half of the pineapple. It’s a very simple but gratifying dessert that provides just enough sweetness for those […]

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Must Eat Mexican Treats in St. Pete If you search this site for “Mexican”, you may notice that I do all of the Mexican restaurant reviews. Why? It’s because I love Mexican food so much that I could literally eat it every day for a week straight. (I actually have done that before.) Two and a half decades ago when I traveled all over the country in sales, I would try a different Mexican restaurant in every town—going to a new town every day. Something else I’d like to mention is that I have been to Tijuana, Mexico City, Oaxaca, Zihuatanejo, and Cancun—although I’m not sure Cancun counts. I mention my Mexico travels because it came up in the midst of discussions in our Facebook Group. I was asked if I ever went to Mexico because my iteration of “authentic” was being questioned. We learned something interesting while posting our Mexican restaurant reviews. The word “authentic” tends to trigger an avalanche of criticism and disagreement. It reminds me of the “Slowly I Turned” sketch – a popular vaudeville sketch wherein a character is relating a story and is triggered into violent outburst when the listener inadvertently utters a triggering phrase. – Wikipedia (My favorite is Abbott & Costello’s Niagara Falls.) To try to put the “authentic” issue to rest, I asked, what is authentic American food? There’s more than one style. Just look at all of the different types of barbecue for example. Just like there are different regions and styles in the US, the same goes for the United Mexican States. Our friend Robert has been traveling around Mexico for a little over two years now, and when we were talking to him about Mexican food, he said, “There’s no such thing as Mexican food. There’s Oaxacan food, Tapatío (Jalisco), Yucatan, Sonoran food, etc.” If you go to Mexico and say you are looking for authentic Mexican food, no one will know what you are talking about. It’s all REGIONAL FOOD. Most “Mexican” in the US is either Tex-Mex or Mexican-American food, and there are regional variations here too, which often cause debates to break out. Californians think they have the “best most authentic Mexican food”, but don’t tell that to a Texan because they really “know what the best Mexican food is.” Ok, on to the list! THE LIST IS IN RANDOM ORDER. 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in St. Pete, FL for 2024 Chile Verde Authentic Mexican Food 2801 22nd Ave North St. Petersburg, Florida 33713 (727) 800-2679 Chile Verde Facebook Chile Verde has been going strong for a little over five years now. The Tacos Mexicanos are done traditional Mexican-style with just meat, chopped onions, and cilantro. That’s it. The meat is well-seasoned and the tacos are delicious. The meat choices are steak, barbacoa (bbq beef), chicken, pork, tongue, tripe, and lamb. You can see that it’s not fancy, served on a styrofoam plate, but it is tasty. They also have Tacos Americanos where you get the tomatoes, lettuce and cheese. There is a small Mexican market inside with hot sauces, canned refried beans, chiles, tortillas, corn meal, etc. Order at the counter, and the food is brought to your table.   Carmelita’s 5211 Park St North St. Petersburg, FL 33709 (727) 545-2956 Carmelita’s Website Here’s another Mexican family using their recipes from home serving up the St. Pete area for 40-years. This one is quite traditional too. When they have Menudo on the menu, it’s a good sign. You can also tell that the salsas are made fresh every day. Carmelita’s actually has five locations: Pinellas Park, Largo, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, and New Port Richey. They are all run by separate Mexican families, but with the same menu and recipes.   VIP Mexican Restaurant & Lounge 10625 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL 33706 (727) 360-5062 VIP Website VIP on Treasure Island has somewhat of a cult following. It is a unique experience, and the two most important things you need to know are: 1. Go early. 2. Get the Beef Tamale. Although the tamale doesn’t look pretty in the above photo, it is so so good! This place is so small and so good that there is always a wait. We went at 5:00 pm on a weekday during slow season and had a 40-minute wait. You can’t be shy or claustrophobic here as it is so tight, you are right on top of each other and there is no such thing as a private conversation … yet there is a wait every night … for good reason. VIP also has a location in Indian Rocks Beach now.   Nueva Cantina 1625 4th St South St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 851-9579 Nueva Cantina Website Nueva Cantina has been rockin’ their special style of Mexican food for six years now. They have some more traditional items, and great fusion, like the Picadillo Tacos, and Tex-Mex, like their excellent Fajitas. Above, Modelo Marinated Chicken – Honey-lime Modelo marinated chicken served with Mexican rice, black bean corn salsa, salsa rojas, and fresh cilantro. The chicken is nice and juicy and the roja sauce gives a nice, sweet heat. It’s complex, rich, tender, and has a great depth of flavor. Below, a more traditional item – Beef Enchiladas with black beans & rice. So many Mexican places taste all the same that you would think the beans and rice all came out of the same big shared can and box, but not these. They are fresh and delicious, and packed with flavor. The enchiladas are some of the best we’ve ever had.   TacoMiendo St Pete Mexican Restaurant 4747 66th St N Kenneth City, FL 33709 (727) 498-6369 There’s nothing elegant, no fusion, or frilly plating. It’s just darn good Mexican food made and served by Mexicans. There’s Tex-Mex too as most diners expect this when they go to a “Mexican” restaurant. Don’t be surprised if your server speaks better Spanish than English. They are open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and […]

Wheelhouse Ma Brown's Extra Hot

There area a TON of places offering chicken wings in St. Pete, and this year our list has 15. They are not ranked, but are listed in random order. First, A Little “Wingstory” I’ve been bingeing on food history, and gorging myself on culinary education for the past several years, and the more I learn and experience, the more I find out about disagreements and controversy everywhere. Should you use the water pan or not in your Weber Smoking Mountain Cooker? Chili with or without beans? What’s the best pizza dough recipe? In this case, it’s about who invented Buffalo wings. If you couldn’t care less, then just skip down to the list like half of the readers already did. (By the way, it’s not a ranking. They are listed in random order.) If you like a good food story, then keep reading. Buffalo wings were invented in 1964 in Buffalo, New York. The Anchor Bar claims to have invented them. Some feel this is dubious because the bar specialized in Italian food. Also, three different people, two of them owners and one an employee, all have a different story of how they originated. Even the husband and wife original owners can’t agree. The most popular story is that their son’s friends stopped in late one night with the drunk-munchies, and didn’t want the regular Italian fare, and asked for something off the menu. Mom, Teressa Bellissimo, thought about the “useless” chicken wings order that they received by accident that day, and decided to discard the tip, and separate the drumettes, and flats, fry them up, and then toss in Frank’s Red Hot Sauce and butter. Ta-Da! Buffalo Wings are spontaneously invented!  To this day they have a sign saying “Home of the Original Buffalo Chicken Wings”. Another story goes that John Young, an African-American, actually invented Buffalo wings before the Anchor Bar. Back then the chicken wing was considered a throwaway part of the chicken, and they also were only sold as a full wing that included the drumette, the flat and the tip in one piece. John Young’s Wings and Things started selling chicken wings in 1963, a year before the Bellissimos claim to have invented them. SIDE NOTE ON PRICES: Hand-written notes of Young’s from 1963 show that chicken wings cost the restaurant 25¢ a pound back then. A local restaurteur tells me about prices today. “It fluctuates a lot, but it’s typically no lower than $2/lb, and lives in that range until Super Bowl, where it peaks around $3.25 lb. During the height/peak price of the pandemic they were at $4.50/lb. We took them off the menu when they hit $3.50/lb. The fluctuation is typically completely related to demand from sports bars and pizza places during football and basketball season. Come April, it starts to go down after March Madness.”   So, do we have black people’s food being appropriated by white people, albeit Italian-Americans? An argument could be made either way. John Young was selling chicken wings in Buffalo before the Bellissimos. Back then, more well-off people did not eat chicken wings. They were considered throw-away parts of the chicken, but poorer people would eat them because they were more affordable. However, Young’s were different than the Bellissimo’s in a couple of ways. The Bellissimos made them in the way we still think of Buffalo Wings today—separated flats and drumettes, and hot sauce with butter, amongst other ingredients. John Young left the wings intact, including the tip. (We have a new one like this on the list this year.) He had his own sauce called Mambo Sauce which is completely different than Buffalo wing sauce. There’s a myriad of more details to the full story, but that’s a sum up of this story, and a warm up for our list of the best wings in St. Pete. Best Buffalo Wings & Chicken Wings in St. Pete Wings remain one of the hottest food items, literally and figuratively—proper use of the word, ‘literally’ (you’re welcome)—and St. Pete’s eateries are happy to oblige. Here are the Best Wings in St. Pete for 2024 The Burg Bar & Grill 1752 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 894-2874 The Burg Website From Haley: The wings at The Burg Bar & Grill are outstanding. Choose how you want them to be smothered from their list: mild, medium, hot, nuclear, bbq, sweet Thai chili, garlic parmesan, blackened or jerk. I went with medium for a little spice and it was perfect. If you’re like me, you’re okay with getting a little messy as long as it’s worth it. I’m here to tell you that these wings are finger licking good.   Mangosteen 656 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 954-3381 Mangosteen Facebook A life-long chef friend of mine told me about these so I had to check them out. Mangosteen goes a little more rustic, or peasant-style / street food by leaving the wing intact instead of separating the flats and drumettes. They leave the tip on too just like John Young in Buffalo did in 1964 when he claims to have invented Buffalo Wings. Mangosteen is Asian themed, and this style is likely how some of the Asian cultures do it with the full wing. These are done like spicy fried chicken. They are crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside with a little bit of heat, and there’s some extra sweet heat when you dip them in the chili sauce.   Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen 7430 Gulf Blvd St Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 575-7317 Category 36 Website   From Haley’s review: The wings at Category 36 come in either a batch of 5 or 10 with the choice of mild, medium, hot, BBQ, or garlic lemon pepper. The first time around I ordered the mild and the second I got them with BBQ. They know how to smother the wings in a tasty sauce but what’s equally important is the preparation and let me just […]

Jambon Blanc at Bacchus lunch

It’s seems like dinners often get planned and reservations get made, but lunch is usually spur of the moment, winging it as your empty stomach takes over the thinking. We’re here to help you find some great options that are all local independent eateries, all casual and quick, but with amazing food. 10 Best Lunch Spots in St. Pete Chosen by Locals for 2024 Samurai Cat 407 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (727) 471-5852 Samurai Cat Website Samurai Cat opened in late-Spring of this year, and they provide a totally unique experience in St. Pete. They are a Japanese-niche cafe and bakery offering lunch and early dinner items not found anywhere else in town. (Check the hours, as they were open for breakfast during season, but not in the summer as this is being written.) The Cold Sesame Udon Salad was delicious and filling. I like how they intertwine the cabbage strands with the noodles. There’s a nice contrast of chewiness with the udon, and crispy bright notes with the cabbage. The freshness of the cucumber and umami of the sesame soy sauce pull it all together. It’s quite delicious as is, but you can also request some chili crunch oil if you like spice, and that puts it really over the top. (This is not shown in the photo as I put it on after I started eating.) Be sure to squeeze the lime onto it too. Menu description: chilled udon noodles dressed with sesame soy sauce, tossed with thinly sliced cabbage, cucumber, chives, and sesame seeds. The Tamago Sando (egg salad sandwich) is another favorite of mine. It is tasty with the Kewpie mayo, and fun with the soft boiled, jammy eggs in addition to the egg salad. Be sure to try the onigiri (stuffed rice ball shaped like a triangle) too as these are super popular in Japan, but little known in this area.   Shiso Crispy 1431 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33705 (727) 420-0704 Shiso Crispy Website Shiso Crispy is another favorite of mine that also has unique menu items not found anywhere else. They specialize in Japanese-fusion dishes that are packed with flavor. Famous for their posse of food trucks serving up Japanese and Asian Fusion around the Tampa Bay area, Shiso Crispy’s first brick & mortar opened in downtown St. Pete’s Edge District this past spring. Shiso Crispy is well-known for their gyoza (the Japanese word for dumpling) and their “dirty rice”. The Truffle Gyoza has potato, oyster mushrooms, black truffle mushrooms, Manchego cheese, and truffle cream. The outside has a nice chewy bite with some crispness and the inside is creamy, melts in your mouth and is full of umami. This was a previously discontinued item that has been revived exclusively for the St. Pete location. Two of our favorites are the Ahi Tuna and Short Rib Dirty Rice – sticky rice with gyoza sauce, gochujang sauce, fried onions, scallions, and sesame. These are of course luscious, and I dare you to try to eat the whole thing. I had to ask Ronicca about the name “Dirty Rice” because it is different than what one normally thinks of as dirty rice, which is usually dark and greasy, and Shiso’s seems quite clean and healthy. In this case, “dirty” is being used as slang to describe it as amazingly good, similar to lit, dope, rad, or bangin’. I wish you could have been there as it was a laugh-out-loud moment when Ronicca answered in her mock street voice accent saying, “I was testing out some recipes and I tried this, and I was like, ‘Damn! That rice is DIRTY!‘” The dirty rice dishes are craveable, and you can’t stop eating them. Do you know how when you are eating a bag of chips and you can’t eat just one? You just keep going and keep having more and more. The food industry’s little secret on that is MSG. When something has that ingredient, it makes it hard to stop eating. So I had to ask. The answer was, “No! People freak out about that. The reason you can’t stop eating it is because everything is sweet and salty, and perfectly balanced out to hit every area (of your palate)”.   The Floribbean 2410 Central Ave St. Petersburg, FL 33712 (727) 826-0198 The Floribbean Website Located in the bustling Grand Central District on Central Ave, The Floribbean is a remarkable lunch spot if you’re on the hunt for something quick, casual, and straight up amazing. Everything was bursting with flavor. It’s a fast casual bowls concept from the same ownership as Urban Brew & BBQ. They have signature bowls, and build your own. I had the Floribbean Chili Bowl – garlic lime braised beef (shredded), sofrito, black beans, brown rice. It comes with lime crema sauce, but I substituted the Hawt Hot Sauce – vinegar based with habanero, jalapeño, ginger, and cilantro. The hot sauce has heat and great flavor. Lori built her own bowl of Cuban style pork (seared and braised for 6 hours, then double marinated), ginger black beans (tossed with garlic and ginger with a tangy lime finish), callaloo (fresh kale cooked down with coconut milk, jerk seasoning, and paprika) and jerk aioli – (Jamaican jerk spice, garlic, and vegan mayonnaise), chihuahua cheese.   Williams Sub Shop 3801 Tyrone Blvd N St. Petersburg, FL 33709 (727) 347-9497 Williams Sub Shop Website They don’t just serve regular ole sandwiches at Williams Sub Shop, nope, they serve juicy, meaty, fresh, jam-packed 10-inch sandwiches. You can order any sandwich as a salad too. So now you have no excuse even if you’re going low-carb. If you’re like us though, you make exceptions and you’ll order all of the sides because the salads here are all homemade and how can you say no to fresh potato salad and coleslaw? The Yum Yum Sub is roast beef, turkey breast, ham, bacon, provolone cheese, and mayo. You can order it hot or cold with shredded mozzarella […]

Avocado is also in season in September and works nicely in this dish

Low effort and high reward is the name of the game with this take on slow-roasted salmon. The slow-roasting process ensures tender and flakey salmon that melts in your mouth with each bite. The addition of citrus makes this dish quite refreshing while the chili crunch sprinkles in bold and spicy notes. Though the ingredients involved are minimal, together they are the utmost well-balanced. There isn’t a ton of produce in season right now in Florida, but citrus, including orange varietals and grapefruit are goods that you’ll find plenty of during this time of year. Marrying together the invigorating flavors in citrus with a high-quality, fatty piece of wild salmon is quite lovely. The chili crunch aids in adding some texture and the torn fresh dill (or basil) rounds out the dish. Avocado, which is also in season in September, pairs well with all of these ingredients too. If you’d like to also incorporate that, use 1/2 of a ripe avocado and slice it into thin pieces. You can certainly go the extra mile by making your own variation of chili crunch or chili crisp (trust me, it’s much easier than you may think!), but there are plenty of solid options on grocery store shelves these days. One of my favorites is from Momofuku and you can find this at Rollin’ Oats (it’s actually on sale currently). They offer a regular chili crunch, spicy and also a hot honey version. Another reputable brand at Rollin’ Oats is by Mr. Bing – they have a mild and spicy option. When it comes to selecting your salmon, I always suggest reaching for the wild caught versus the farm raised.  Rollin’ Oats doesn’t have a dedicated seafood counter; however, they offer quality frozen wild caught salmon that works great for this dish. Just make sure to safely thaw the salmon prior to roasting it. Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus & Spicy Chili Crunch Recipe Discover a new favorite low-effort dinner with this slow-roasted salmon which is paired with vibrant bits of citrus and a spicy assist from chili crunch. 16 ounces salmon (skin on and preferably wild-caught – 1 large piece or two 8 ounce pieces are recommended)1 tsp olive oil1/2 lemon (sliced into thin rounds)1 grapefruit (peel and pith removed and cut into thin rounds and then into halves and quarters)1 orange (peel and pith removed and cut into thin rounds and then into halves and quarters)1/2 tsp salt (plus more, to taste)2 tbsp chili crunch (plus more as needed – choose your favorite brand – I love Momofoku which can be found at Rollin' Oats)dill or basil (fresh & torn into smaller pieces (garnish, optional))avocado (sliced (optional)) Heat oven to 250F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon on the lined baking sheet brush with olive oil, season with salt and top with the lemon slices.Roast the salmon for an hour and remove from the oven – the salmon should be quite tender and should pull easily away from the salmon's skin in pieces. Don't worry about keeping the salmon filet in one piece – we want it to flake a bit into chunks.To plate, arrange the flaky salmon pieces with citrus and avocado (if using) on a serving platter – there is no right or wrong way to do this, so feel free to get creative with your plating. Top with 2-3 spoon-fulls of chili crunch and garnish with torn dill or basil. Season with more salt as desired. Dinner, Main Course, Main DishAmericanSlow Roasted Salmon, Slow Roasted Salmon with Citrus & Chili Crunch

riverboat pizza

Fresh Corn Polenta with Pickled Shrimp brings together the sweetness of summer corn and the tangy notes of pickled shrimp.  This recipe offers a brighter twist on traditional comfort food. This take on polenta acts as an idyllic canvas for the zesty shrimp which are pickled and marinated in a myriad of ingredients which include, but are not limited to: rice wine vinegar, citrus, crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. It’s a perfect dish for highlighting popular ingredients that are used a lot in summer cooking. Creating the fresh corn polenta could not be more simple and only requires a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand. I first made this polenta a couple of weeks ago after I picked up some corn from a farmer’s market in the area. I was told that the corn had just been harvested the day prior from a farm here in Florida. The method for making the fresh corn polenta was something that I had been wanting to experiment with. It all starts by peeling the corn and then grating it with the large holes on a boxed grater. From there, the grated corn mixture is then simmered with a couple of pats of butter and some salt until the polenta thickens a bit. This process only takes about ten minutes. The polenta is then finished with a squeeze of fresh lime. Initially, I had planned to top the fresh corn polenta with poached lobster and some chive butter (which I will be trying soon), but then I found some inspiration for pickled shrimp from a recent episode of a food-related show on television (The Lost Kitchen, for those interested). The shrimp are first poached in some water, lemon and salt. Then, they are placed in a pickling mixture in the refrigerator for a few hours (and up to 24 hours). The pickling mixture makes for tangy and flavorful shrimp that not only work well on this polenta, but also with many other things. These shrimp would work well on some toasty sourdough, tossed in a salad, nestled in some rice or simply on their own as an easy appetizer. For the shrimp, I always strive to use wild caught, but use whatever you can find. Rollin’ Oats has great quality frozen shrimp by Baywinds and Wixter Seafood. Simply thaw the shrimp and devein them with the shells on if they aren’t already deveined (this is easier to do than you think – use a wooden skewer or toothpick, poke it through the side of the shrimp in the middle towards the top and slowly thread and pull the vein out – give it a google for a tutorial). You can also use shrimp that are already peeled and deveined too, but cooking the shrimp with their shell on adds to the flavor and prevents overcooking of the shrimp. Fresh Corn Polenta with Pickled Shrimp Recipe Put summer's fresh corn to good use with this fresh corn polenta recipe. The pickled shrimp add a zesty zing when served atop the creamy polenta. glass bowl or glass Tupperware Poaching the Shrimp12 shrimp (medium to large in size – shell on, but deveined (optional, you can use peeled shrimp if you prefer))6 cups water6 cups ice1 lemon (cut in half)2 1/2 tbsp saltPickling the Shrimp3/4 cup rice wine vinegar2 tbsp sugar2 garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)1/2 tsp crushed red pepper1 dried bay leaf1/2 cup olive oilt tsp worcestershire 1 tsp salt1/2 tsp hot sauce (use your preference – I usually opt for Diamond Crystal)1/2 lemon (sliced into small wedges)1/4 cup red onion (sliced thin)Fresh Corn Polenta4 ears corn (husk and silk removed)2 tbsp butter1/2 tsp salt (plus more to taste)1/2 limeDish Assemblymicro-greens (for garnish – fresh dill would work well too (optional)) Pickling the ShrimpAdd vinegar, sugar, garlic, crushed red pepper and bay leaf to a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Heat mixture for two minutes, stir to combine and cool completely in the refrigerator (30 minutes to an hour).When mixture is cool, stir in olive oil, worcestershire, hot sauce and salt. Then, mix in lemon wedges and sliced onions. Set aside until poached shrimp are ready.Poaching the ShrimpAdd water, juice lemon and lemon halves and salt to a medium pot and bring to a boil.Add deveined shrimp, remove pot from heat and allow shrimp to poach for 5 minutes (or until they turn pink).Add in ice and allow to sit for another 10 minutes.Remove shrimp from pot and discard water and lemon. Peel shrimp (leave tails on if desired, optional) and place into glass bowl or Tupperware for pickling.Pour prepared pickling mixture over the shrimp. Cover shrimp and place in the refrigerator for at least three hours and up to 24 hours.Fresh Corn PolentaGrate corn on the cob with the large holes of a box grater over a medium-size bowl.Heat grated corn, butter and salt over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until corn mixture thickens – about ten minutes. Taste and season with more salt as needed (polenta should now taste a bit more rich). Remove from heat and stir in juice of 1/2 lime.AssemblyTo plate, add 1/4 corn polenta mixture to each bowl, top with pickled shrimp and garnish with micro-greens or fresh dill. Appetizer, Dinner, Main DishAmericanFresh Corn Polenta, Pickled Shrimp

Grilled steak and avocado tacos

Picture this: a warm summer evening with a sizzling grill and the aroma of a perfectly cooked steak wafting through the air. These grilled steak and avocado tacos combine the smoky and rich character of grilled steak with the contrast of the lightly seared, yet smooth and creamy nature of the avocado. Though, the true star of the show is the gochujang-tahini sauce. It adds a unique and spicy kick to each bite. If you’ve never experience grilled avocado, welcome! It’s a summer dream. We eat at least one avocado per day in our household, mostly in smooth or salad from, so this expression of the fruit is a delight. If you’re really into spice, feel free to add more gochujang; though, you may need to thin the sauce out with more water. Street-style tacos (the smaller almost bite-size tortillas) are our preference, but you can use whatever tortillas you like. Rollin’ Oats has a supreme selection of both corn and flour tortillas that range in size. Additionally, you can also find grain-free tortillas that are made with almond flour, etc. from brands like Siete (a favorite of ours). When it comes to steak, everyone has their own preference. For this steak taco recipe, you can use whatever you like and prefer to cook. My preference is a New York Strip or a Ribeye, but if you prefer the latter, fret not – the cook time is the same. One non negotiable for me when it comes to steak, no matter the cut, is if it’s organic/grass-fed – that’s a requirement. Luckily, that is something that Rollin’ Oats also takes into consideration. They offer quality grass-fed and organic meats from brands like Thousand Hills and Dakota. Grilled Steak and Avocado Tacos with Gochujang-Tahini Recipe This is a less traditional take on a taco, but the combination of ingredients fully deliver with flavor. If you're really into spice, add as much Gochujang to the tahini sauce as desired. Gochujang-Tahini Sauce1/4 cup tahini1 1/2 tbsp gochujang2 tbsp water (plus 1 tsp, if needed)1 1/2 tsp salt (plus more, to taste)1 tsp rice wine vinegar1 lime (juice only)Steak & Taco Assembly1 avocado (ripe but still semi firm – cut into half moon slices)1 steak (New York strip or Ribeye)8 tortillas (for 2 tacos per person (use more if desired))1/4 cup white onion (diced)1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped (optional – scallions would also be great))2 tbsp olive oilsaltlime wedges (to serve, optional) Gochujang-Tahini SauceWhisk all ingredients together until smooth but drippy. Season with more salt as needed. Set Aside until ready to assemble tacos.Steak & Taco AssemblyOne hour (at least) before you plan to cook your steak, salt it heavily all over and place it on a plate. Refrigerate for one hour. Take it out to sit at room temperature 20 minutes before grilling.Heat grill to high for 15 minutes. Brush steaks all over with 1 tbsp olive oil and salt both sides. Grill steaks for 5 minutes, flip and grill for another 3-5 minutes for medium rare. Remove steaks from the grill, tent with foil and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes. While the steaks rest, brush avocado slices with remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt on both sides. Grill avocado slices for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.After steak has rested, slice it against the grain. To assemble the tacos, top with 1-2 pieces of steak, avocado and onion. Drizzle the gochujang-tahini sauce on top and garnish with cilantro or scallions. Dinner, Main CourseAmerican, MexicanGrilled Steak & Avocado Tacos with Gochujang Tahini  

Crispy chicken cutlets with charred peppers, hot honey and lots of chives

Elevate your next dinner situation with crispy chicken cutlets topped with charred sweet peppers, homemade hot honey and a shower of minced chives. It’s a crunchy, hot, sweet, tangy dish that is chock-full of flavor and certain to leave you full of happiness and content after consumption. This recipe takes classic chicken cutlets to a new level, offering a crispy and golden exterior that encases juicy and tender meat. The charred sweet peppers perfectly complement the sweet heat from the hot honey and make for the perfect cutlet accessories. Minced chives assist in making these crispy cutlets next level with their fresh and vibrant characteristics. If you can’t be bothered with making your own hot honey, Rollin’ Oats carries Mike’s hot honey which is superb. I promise you though, making your own hot honey is a breeze. I suggest making it with honey that is raw and/or organic. Each stovetop is different, so the cook time for the chicken will vary. Keep a close eye on the chicken while in the oil as they do brown and cook quickly. Our cutlets took approximately 1 1/2 minutes to cook on each side on our stove. If you’re looking for an additional side to pair with the cutlets, I recommend a light and fresh side like an arugula salad dressed in lemon and olive oil. Crispy Chicken Cutlets with Hot Honey Recipe Savor this delightful combination of crispy chicken cutlets, hot honey with a punch and charred mini sweet peppers for your next easy yet crowd-pleasing dinner. Hot Honey1/2 cup honey (preferably raw and organic )1 jalapeno (sliced into thin rounds)1 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper1 tsp red wine vinegar1/4 tsp saltCharred Sweet Peppers1 cup mini sweet peppers (sliced into thin rounds)1 tbsp olive oil1/4 salt (I always use pink Himalayan )Chicken Cutlets2 chicken breasts (each one split to make 4 total chicken breast cutlets)1/2 cup olive oil (or other oil of choice)1 cup all purpose flour1 cup panko breadcrumbs1/3 cup parmesan cheese (finely grated)2 eggs1 tsp salt (plus more for seasoning)pepper1/4 cup chives (minced) Hot HoneyCombine honey, jalapeno and crushed red pepper in a small pot. Place the pot over medium heat. As soon as the pot comes to a gentle simmer, remove the pot from the heat and allow the chilis to infuse the honey for 15 minutes. Strain the honey mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Set aside until chicken is complete. Leftover honey can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for one week. Charred PeppersHeat oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium high heat (this will be the same pot that you will fry the chicken in). Add the peppers and salt and saute for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pepper rings are charred. Remove peppers from heat and place in a bowl until ready to serve.Chicken Cutlets & PlatingOne at a time, place each cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound them out until they are 1/4" thick. Season each cutlet with salt and pepper on both sideslPlace the flour, whisked egg and panko-parmesan-salt mixture into three separate bowls.Dredge each pounded cutlet in the flour, followed by the egg (allowing excess to drip off), followed by the panko mixture. Place on a clean plate.Heat oil in the pot or dutch oven and heat over medium high heat. One at a time, fry each chicken cutlet for four minutes (1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side – keep a close eye on them), until cutlets are golden, crispy and cooked throgh.Place them on a wire rack that is stacked on a parchment-lined baking sheet.To serve, place a cutlet on a plate, top with some peppers, drizzle with hot honey and garnish with lots of chopped chives. Dinner, Main CourseAmericanCrispy Chicken Cutlets with Hot Honey

You can optionally serve cilantro garnished on top of the tostada with lime on the side

Indulge in this spring/summer recipe delight of Grilled Shrimp Tostadas with Mango & Papaya Salsa. The spice-coated shrimp are kissed by the flames of the grill and are accompanied by a refreshing mango & papaya salsa, creamy avocado sauce and zesty lime-dressed watercress. All of these components are layered atop a beautifully crisped organic corn tortilla. While there are a few different elements to assemble for this tostada recipe, don’t let them intimidate you. Each one comes together in no time with very minimal effort. The only step that may be a bit demanding is the peeling and deveining of the shrimp. However, this can be avoided by purchasing shrimp that are already peeled and deveined. For your convenience, Rollin’ Oats carries two types of frozen ready to cook shrimp – a 12oz bag by Wixter and a 32oz bag by Baywinds. The quality of both products is top notch. In this recipe, I have included two different ways of transforming the corn tortillas into crunchy tostadas. Feel free to prepare them in whichever way feels more comfortable to you. The first way is perhaps the most popular – on the stove by frying with some canola oil or another oil with a high smoke point. The second method is the easier of the two and requires less steps and ingredients and this is by utilizing the grill. If you choose to go this route, just make sure to keep an eye on the tortillas as they can burn quickly (I did this my first try). Make sure to have each part of the grilled shrimp tostada recipe prepped and ready before heading to the grill to cook your shrimp. The salsa, avocado sauce and tostada shells should be ready for assembly and the shrimp should be tossed in their oil and spices and threaded onto skewers. Grilled Shrimp Tostada with Mango & Papaya Salsa Recipe This grilled shrimp tostada recipe is bursting with lively flavors and in season ingredients. Prepare your salsa, avocado sauce and tostada shells before you head to the grill. The cook time is quick and assembly is a breeze. large bamboo skewers Papaya & Mango Salsa1/2 cup papaya (diced into small pieces)1 mango (ripe, diced into small pieces)1/2 cup red onion (diced)1/2 cup frozen sweet yellow corn (cooked per package instructions and cooled)1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)1 jalapeno (minced)1 lime1/2 tsp salt (plus more, to taste)Avocado Sauce1 avocado (ripe, discard pit and skin)1 lime1/4 cup water (plus more for a thinner sauce)1/4 cup cilantro (roughly chopped)1/2 tsp salt (plus more, to taste)Shrimp & Tostada Assembly12 shrimp (peeled and deveined)1/2 tsp smoked paprika1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp cayenne1 tsp olive oil4 corn tortillas1/2 cup canola oil2 cups watercress1 lime (divided – use 1/2 for watercress and cut the remaining half into small wedges for serving)cilantro (optional, for serving) Papaya & Mango SalsaCombine all ingredients in a medium bowl, season to taste with salt and refrigerate until ready to assemble tostadas.Avocado SauceCombine all ingredients in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Add water, 1 tsp at a time, to thin the sauce as much as you'd like. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate until ready to assemble tostadas.TostadasThere are two ways to turn your tortillas into tostadas – frying in oil or simply on the grill. To fry in oil, heat oil in a medium pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Line a plate with a paper towel. Fry one tortilla at a time for about 3.5-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tortilla's are crisp and begin to take on some golden color. Place on paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining tortillas.To grill, heat the grill over medium-high heat to about 350F. Add tortillas and grill for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until tortillas begin to crisp and take on some color. Keep the grill on for the shrimp.Shrimp & Tostada AssemblySoak bamboo skewers in water for at least 10 minutes. Toss shrimp in a bowl with olive oil and spices. Thread three shrimp onto each skewer.Place skewers over medium hight heat and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until shrimp are cooked through. Remove shrimp from grill and skewers and prepare to assemble tostadas.Toss watercress with juice of 1/2 of lime. Begin tostada assembly by spreading a dollop of avocado sauce on the tostada shell.Top sauce with lime-dressed watercressSpoon over some salsaTop each tostada with 3 pieces of shrimpGarnish tostadas with cilantro and serve with lime wedges (optional) Dinner, Main DishMexicanGrilled Shrimp Tostadas

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Flippers Pizzeria in St. Petersburg, FL is a culinary gem set amidst the vibrant backdrop of the Sunshine City. Located just moments from iconic attractions like the Salvador Dalí Museum and the sun-kissed shores of St. Pete Beach , Flippers is the perfect spot to refuel after a day of exploring. Their menu boasts an array of tantalizing options, from the crispy, hand-tossed Margherita pizza to the delicious oven baked chicken wings. As the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico, there's no better place in St. Petersburg to enjoy a slice of heaven than at Flippers Pizzeria.

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Philly cheesesticks.

  • Philly Cheesestick 8.00 Angus Steak served on a warm, hearth-baked Amoroso roll with melted White American Cheese
  • Philly Steak Deluxe 9.00 Melted American cheese, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions
  • Philly Chicken Hoagie 9.00 Melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Philly Pizza Chicken 8.00 Melted mozzarella and our signature Pizza sauce
  • Philly Chicken 8.00 Savory chicken served on a warm, hearth-baked Amoroso roll with melted White American Cheese
  • Philly Steak Hoagie 9.00 Melted American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Philly Pizza Steak 8.00 Melted mozzarella and our signature Pizza sauce
  • Buffalo Chicken Philly 8.00 Grilled Chicken, Wing Sauce, melted White American Cheese

Angus Burger

  • Western Burger 7.00 Provolone, topped with smoky bbq sauce, and a crisp onion ring
  • Pizza Burger 7.00 Mozzarella topped with our signature Pizza
  • Cyo Burger 7.00 Craft your own Angus Burger! Includes 4 toppings
  • Backyard Burger 7.00 Crispy bacon and smoky bbq sauce
  • Bleu Cheese Burger 7.00 Creamy bleu cheese and crisp bacon
  • American Burger 7.00 American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions

Menus of restaurants nearby

  • Cannolis 2 reviews 3.00
  • Zeppoles 1 review 4.00
  • Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake 4.50
  • Carrot Cake 4.00
  • Peanut Butter Pie 4.50
  • Extra Cannoli Cream 0.75
  • Mega Browine 5.00
  • Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake 4.50
  • Oreo Cheesecake 4.50
  • Banana Foster Cheesecake 4.50
  • Red Velvet Cake 6.00

Baked Sandwich

  • Sausage Parm Sub 8.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce
  • Eggplant Parm Sub 8.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce
  • Vegetarian Sub 8.00 Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Onions, Spinach, Black Olives, Provolone Cheese, Olive Oil, Garlic
  • Chicken Parm Sub 8.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Pizza Sauce
  • Meatball Parm Sub 8.00
  • Sausage 7 reviews , Peppers + Onions Sub 8.00

Calzone and Strombolis

  • Calzone 11 reviews 12.00 Creamy ricotta, mozzarella and ham
  • Meat Eaters Calzone 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Side Of Sauce
  • Works Calzones 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Side Of Sauce
  • Vegetarian Calzone 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Side Of Sauce
  • Philly Deluxe Calzone 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Steak, Mushrooms, Onions, Green peppers, Side Of sauce
  • Cuban Calzone 16.00 Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mayo Mustard Base, Mozzarella
  • Stromboli 3 reviews 12.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Ham, and a Side of Sauce
  • Meat Eaters Stromboli 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Side Of Sauce
  • Works Stromboli 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Side Of Sauce
  • Veggie Stromboli 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Black Olives, Side Of Sauce
  • Philly Deluxe Stromboli 16.00 Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Steak, Mushrooms, Onions, Green peppers, Side Of sauce
  • Cuban Stromboli 16.00 Pork, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickles. Mayo Mustard Base, Mozzarella

Extra Sides

  • Side Marinara 0.50
  • Side Ranch 0.50
  • Side Lite Italian 0.50
  • Side Greek Dressing 0.50
  • Side of Thousand Island 0.50
  • Side of Balsamic Vinegar 0.50
  • Side of Mild 0.50
  • Side of Medium 0.50
  • Side of Roasted Garlic 0.50
  • Side of Banana Peppers 0.50
  • Side of Ketchup
  • Side of Mustard
  • Side of Garlic Butter 0.50
  • Side of Red Pepper
  • Side of Spicy Bbq 0.50
  • Side of Garlic Parm Wing Sauce 0.50
  • Side of Honey Mustard Wing Sauce 0.50
  • Side of Celery
  • Side Italian 0.50
  • Side Pizza Sauce 0.50
  • Side Blue Cheese 0.50
  • Side Creamy Italian 0.50
  • Side Honey Mustard 0.50
  • Side of Oil/vinegar 0.50
  • Side of Caesar 0.50
  • Side of Hot 0.50
  • Side of Bbq 0.50
  • Side of Jalapenos 0.50
  • Side of Pepperoncinis 0.50
  • Side of Mayo
  • Side of Grilled Chicken 2.99
  • Side of Parm Cheese
  • Cheese Sauce 0.50
  • Side of Thai Chili 0.50
  • Side of Teriyaki 0.50
  • Side of Hot Garlic 0.50
  • Side of Mushrooms
  • Side of Tomatoes 0.50
  • Chicken Wings 6 reviews 7.00 Bone-in Chicken, tossed in your favorite sauce. Comes with your choice of dipping sauce on the side
  • 1/2 and 1/2 Chicken Wings 7.00 Split your Wing Flavors with this selection of Bone-in Wings tossed in your favorite sauces or served plain. Comes with your choice of dipping
  • Boneless Wings 4 reviews 7.00 Boneless wings tossed in your favorite sauce or served plain. Comes with your choice of dipping sauce on the side
  • 1/2 and 1/2 Boneless Wings 7.00 Split your Wing Flavors with this selection of Boneless wings tossed in your favorite sauces or served plain. Comes with your choice of dipping sauce on the side

Signature Salads

  • House Salad 6.00 Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions
  • Greek Salad 5 reviews 8.00 Crisp iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, green peppers, kalamata olives, beets, Peperoncino, and feta
  • The Big Salad 9.00 Crisp iceberg Lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, ham, pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, and salami
  • Chicken Caesar Salad 10.00 Grilled Chicken,Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan, & Caesar Dressing
  • Buffalo Chicken Salad 10.00 Crisp iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, black olives, green peppers, and mushrooms with Buffalo Chicken
  • Side House 2.50
  • Tossed Salad 7.00 Crisp iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, black olives, green peppers, and mushrooms
  • Caesar Salad 2 reviews 8.00 Fresh cut Romaine lettuce, garlic herb croutons, and grated parmesan
  • Chicken Cobb Salad 9.00 Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Cucumbers,Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon & Mozzarella
  • Grilled Chicken Salad 10.00 Crisp iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, black olives, green peppers, and mushrooms with Grilled Chicken
  • Side Caesar Salad 3.00 Romaine, Croutons, and Parmesan

Grinders and Hoagies

  • Italian Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Ham, salami, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • American Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Ham, salami, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Ham/cheese Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Turkey/cheese Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Oven-roasted turkey, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Mixed Cheese Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Mozzarella, American cheese, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Tuna + Cheese Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Albacore Tuna Salad, White American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion
  • Club Sub Hoagie (Cold) 8.00 Ham, Turkey, Bacon, White American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion
  • Italian Grinder (Hot) 8.00 Ham, salami, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • American Grinder (Hot) 8.00 Ham, salami, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Ham/cheese Grinder (Hot) 8.00 Ham, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Turkey/cheese Grinder (Hot) 8.00 Oven-roasted turkey, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion
  • Mixed Cheese Grinder (Hot) 8.00 American Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Raw Onion
  • Tuna + Cheese Grinder (Hot) 8.00 Albacore Tuna Salad, White American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion
  • Club Sub Grinder (Hot) 8.00 Ham, Turkey, Bacon, White American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion

New York Style Pies

  • Cheese Pizza 11 reviews 12.00 Our signature Pizza sauce and dough made fresh in-house daily topped with freshly shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Works 16.00 Pepperoni, Italian sausage, onions, green peppers, and mushrooms top our fresh Mozzarella and house-made sauce and dough.For those who want it all!
  • White Spinach Ricotta 16.00 Creamy ricotta and spinach sprinkled with our fresh Mozzarella
  • Hawaiian 16.00 Ham and Pineapple on our Cheese Pie Base Classic!
  • Buffalo Chicken 1 review 16.00 Tender fried chicken tossed in your choice of wing sauce, then oven-baked on one of our Cheese Pies
  • Margarita 16.00 Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Basil Simply perfection
  • Carnivore 16.00 Start with our signature Cheese pie, then add Pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, and Ham
  • Vegetarian 16.00 Mushroom, Onions, Green Pepper, Tomato, and Black Olives with our Cheese Pie as at the foundation
  • White Special Ricotta 16.00 Creamy ricotta, spinach, sliced tomato sprinkled with our fresh Mozzarella
  • Bbq Chicken 16.00 Sweet BBQ sauce with grilled chicken on a Cheese Pie base
  • Philly Deluxe 16.00 Angus steak, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms with fresh Mozzarella and store-made sauce
  • Spicy Italian 16.00 Start with our Cheese Pie and add Sausage, Pepperoni, Salami, Garlic, Crushed Peppers, Italian Spices and Banana Peppers

Toasted Deli Sandwiches

  • Grilled Cheese 4.00 American cheese, served on white bread
  • Grilled Bacon and Cheese 5.00 American cheese and crispy bacon, served on white bread
  • Ham Club 7.00 Ham, crispy bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo, served on toasted white bread
  • Grilled Ham and Cheese 5.00 American cheese and ham, served on white bread
  • Turkey Club 7.00 Oven-baked turkey, crispy bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayo, served on toasted white bread
  • House Salad 28.00
  • Antipasto 45.00 Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, tomatoes mushrooms, olives, green peppers, onions, ham, pepperoni, & mozzarella cheese. Dressing: Ranch, Caesar, Greek Vinaigrette, Italian Dressing, Bleu Cheese
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  • Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Wrap 8.00 Our Chopped Philly chicken with melted White American Cheese
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  • Philly Cheesesteak Wrap 8.00 Philly steak meat chopped with melted american cheese on a white wrap
  • Chicken Caesar Wrap 8.00 Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Chicken, Caesar Dressing & Parmesan Cheese
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  • Shroomer 18.00 Provolone, Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan topped with Grilled Mushrooms
  • Cheese a Chance 18.00 Provolone, Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan
  • Bada Bing 16.00 Pepperoni w/ dollops of ricotta
  • Opa! 18.00 Olive oil base, fresh spinach, mushrooms, marinated artichokes, kalamata olives, mozzarella, & feta
  • Cuban 18.00 A blend of Mayo and Mustard, topped with Mozzarella, Swiss, Pork, Ham, and Pickles
  • Bacon Cheeseburger 18.00 Butter Base with Ground Beef, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Onions, Bacon, Pickles, Mustard, and Ketchup
  • Mac and Cheese 18.00 Butter base topped with Penne Pasta smothered with Mozzarella and Cheddar, finished with Ham
  • Chicken Alfredo 18.00 Alfredo Base with Chicken and mozzarella
  • Steak and Peppers 18.00 Our famous Philly meat with Patty's peppers, mozzarella and provolone
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Where to Find The Best Pizza In St Petersburg FL | 11 Must-Try Pizza Places, Updated January 2024

By: Author Nathan

Posted on Last updated: March 28, 2024

Categories Destinations , Florida , North America , Southeast , United States

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St. Petersburg, FL: where sunshine meets a rich tapestry of culture, art, and, yes, an absolutely irresistible food scene. 

It might surprise you, but nestled between the renowned seafood restaurants and trendy vegan joints, the pizza parlors of this city are a world unto themselves. 

Now, before you jump to conclusions, hear me out. In a place where the ocean’s bounty often steals the limelight, St. Pete’s pizza spots have carved out a niche that’s undeniably flavorful and innovative.

6 Spots For The Best Pizza In St Petersburg FL

Close your eyes and picture it. The rhythmic lull of waves nearby, the vibrant city ambiance, and right in the middle of it all, a slice of pizza that’s the stuff of dreams. 

This isn’t just about gooey cheese or the perfect crust; it’s about an experience that fuses tradition with modern flair. Every bite tells a story of the city’s diverse culinary influences.

So, are you game? Let’s embark on this gastronomic adventure together and unearth the best pizza in St. Petersburg Fl. 

Trust me, by the end of it; you’ll be echoing my sentiment: this city knows its pizza!

Hey, we’re the Foodie Flashpackers, experts at reviewing restaurants in the USA, and committed to trying out the best foods available to us! In this article, we’ll review the pizza scene in St Petersburg FL.

Top Three Picks of the Best Pizza Spots In St Petersburg, FL

Gianni’s NY PizzaSouth Philly Pizza5/5
Paisano’s Pizza N Pasta

White Pizza5/5
Joey Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza KitchenPepperoni pizza4.5/5

The 11 Spots For The Best Pizza In St Petersburg FL

Joey brooklyn’s famous pizza kitchen.

210 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States // +17278226757

In the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, tucked away amidst the bustling streets and sunshine, is a gem of a pizzeria that I simply couldn’t resist exploring: Joey Brooklyn’s Famous Pizza Kitchen. 

Now, when I say “famous,” I’m not throwing that term around lightly. This place is the real deal.

Joey Brooklyn’s isn’t just another pizza joint; it’s a slice of authentic New York right in St. Pete. Casual and cozy, with a laid-back vibe, you can spot people from all walks of life grabbing a late-night bite here. 

One of the things that struck me, apart from their drool-worthy menu, was their genuine commitment to quality. They handcraft their pizzas with precision, letting the dough ferment just right before it becomes the base for a myriad of toppings. 

And trust me; freshness is the name of the game here. From the crispiest veggies to the most succulent meats, everything screams quality.

Being a fan of options, I appreciate that Joey Brooklyn’s caters to all. Vegan or vegetarian? They’ve got you covered. 

Pepperoni pizza

And their extensive menu doesn’t stop at pizzas. They offer hearty calzones , pasta that tastes straight out of an Italian grandmother’s kitchen, refreshing salads , and even a delectable range of beverages.

Now, let’s talk about my experience. I remember waiting in line, the buzz of anticipation palpable. 

I went for the classic pepperoni pizza and couldn’t resist adding a slice of their strawberry/key lime cake . Let me tell you, every bite was worth the hype. The pizza? Divine. The cake? The cherry on top. 

And the best part? No leftovers because every slice was devoured with gusto by me and my three friends.

Customer service? Top-notch, with a sprinkle of humor. The place, though buzzing, was spotless. Sure, it might be a tad pricier than your average pizzeria, but every bite validates that extra buck.

Joey Brooklyn’s isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience. And next time? I’m diving into their specials. Saint Petersburg folks, if you haven’t tried their oven pizza yet, what are you waiting for?

Fabrica Pizza

101 7th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States // +17272909643

Nestled in the bustling streets of St. Petersburg, FL, Fabrica Pizza stands as a beacon of culinary authenticity, reminiscent of a hidden treasure I once discovered in the heart of Florence, Italy. 

Fabrica’s approach to pizza is a celebration of authenticity and simplicity. The star of our meal was the margherita pizza , to which we added pepperoni , transforming it into a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary flavors. 

Each slice was a testament to the art of pizza-making – the crust was perfectly charred, the tomato sauce delicately balanced, and the overall lightness making it a perfect choice for a summer meal.

Complementing the pizza was the Caesar kale salad , a fresh and flavorful delight that brought a refreshing contrast to the meal. 

pepperoni pizza

And for the grand finale, the coconut and caramel cookie gelato – a dessert so divine, it was like a sweet whisper from Italy itself.

One of Fabrica’s charms is its seating options. 

Whether you choose to sit outdoors and bask in the Florida sunshine or inside, where the aesthetics are as delightful as the food, with open tables and bar-like tops offering a view of the pizza-making magic, the experience is equally enchanting.

The cleanliness and organization of the place were impeccable, further enhancing the dining experience.

Paisano’s Pizza N Pasta

6000 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703, United States // +17275212656

St. Petersburg has its fair share of eateries, but there’s something truly special about Paisano’s Pizza N Pasta. 

Tucked away as a treasured spot since 1974, this Italian joint boasts more than just your typical pizza-pasta affair.

Strolling into Paisano’s is like stepping into a cozy neighborhood gathering. The ambiance shouts family-friendly, and if you’re a fan of buffets (who isn’t?), their lunch spread is not to be missed. 

But what caught my eye during my visit was the salad bar. Now, I’ll admit, I didn’t opt for a salad that day, but the vibrant, fresh produce was truly a sight to behold, and I’ve mentally bookmarked it for my next visit.

But let’s talk about the real star of the show – the pizza. I took the plunge and ordered the Great White pizza . A single bite, and I was sold. 

White pizza

I’ve been to a lot of pizza places in St. Pete, but nothing quite compares to this. The harmonious blend of the tangy tomato sauce with that delightful cheese – it’s what pizza dreams are made of.

However, the standout for me? The Pizza Bones , also known as their iconic breadsticks. This isn’t just any breadstick; it’s a symphony of flavors. 

Made from the same dough as their pizzas, they have this authentic crunch that only a traditional pizza oven can achieve. 

And when slathered in their uber-garlicky butter sauce? Divine. Dip it into the meaty marinara sauce they generously serve on the side, and you’re in for a treat.

So, if you’re craving a slice of heaven (or a plate of delicious pasta or maybe some delightful happy hour specials), Paisano’s Pizza N Pasta is the place to be. 

A bite here, and you’ll understand why it’s been a beloved spot for nearly half a century. Until next time, happy eating!

3201 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704, United States // +17273908883

As I wandered through the vibrant streets of St. Petersburg, FL, I found myself drawn to the charming allure of Jay Luigi, a restaurant that seems to have mastered the art of Italian cuisine. 

The moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped in an atmosphere that melded comfort with culinary adventure, a place where the traditional meets the innovative.

At Jay Luigi, the dining experience is refreshingly unique. You order first and then take your seat, a concept that streamlines the process without sacrificing the warmth of service. 

This approach, coupled with the attentive staff, creates a sense of full-service dining that is both efficient and deeply satisfying.

The Luca salad was the first to grace our table, a dish so phenomenal it could easily stand as a testament to the restaurant’s commitment to quality. 

Neapolitan Pizza

But it was the pizza that truly captured the essence of Jay Luigi. Each pie is a masterpiece of authentic Roman and Neapolitan style , where the dough speaks volumes – airy, fluffy, with a thin, crisp crust that sings of artisanal craftsmanship. 

The ingredients, some imported directly from Italy, imbue each bite with authenticity and a depth of flavor that transports you straight to the Italian countryside.

The Fried Artichokes , a nod to the peasant food of ancient Italy, were a crispy revelation, bridging the gap between rustic tradition and modern culinary innovation. 

And for dessert, the Limoncello Cake was nothing short of a citrusy dream – its dense yet soft texture complemented by a bold lemon flavor that tantalized the taste buds in the most delightful way.

Each dish here tells a story, a culinary narrative crafted by Jay and his partners, who infuse every creation with the promise of a truly memorable dining experience. 

Paul’s Chicago Pizza St. Pete

11002 4th St N, St. Petersburg , FL 33716, United States // +17273465180

Nestled in a quaint strip-mall in St. Petersburg, Florida, lies an eatery that’s bound to change your pizza perceptions – Paul’s Chicago Pizza St. Pete. 

Now, before you roll your eyes and think, “Another Chicago-style joint?” hear me out, especially if you’re as deeply rooted in the New York/New Jersey pizza debate as I am.

You see, I was always a firm believer that New York-style pizza was the zenith of pie perfection. But oh, how the tables have turned after my culinary adventure at Paul’s!

When most of us hear “ Chicago Style Pizza ,” we’re quick to conjure up images of that dense deep dish. 

But get this: Chicago boasts not one, not two, but three distinct pizza styles. And would you believe that the thin crust reigns supreme in the Windy City, leaving the deep dish often reserved for tourists?

pizza

During my visit to Paul’s, I naturally gravitated towards their thin crust, which, by the way, was perfection on a plate. 

The meat, sauce, and cheese harmonized in a way that made every bite sing. What’s intriguing is how they serve it – be it round, square, or rectangular, they slice it into bite-sized squares. Perfect for sharing, though you might be reluctant to!

Diving deeper into Chicago’s pizza realm, I learned about the Deep Dish and Stuffed pizzas. Think pies, not flatbreads. 

They’re layered in reverse, with the sauce generously ladled on top. While Paul’s in St. Pete has shelved their stuffed pizza offering, those craving it can find solace in their Clearwater location.

So, if you’re on the hunt for an authentic slice of Chicago without hopping on a plane, Paul’s Chicago Pizza St. Pete has got your back for the best pizza in St Petersburg FL.

Cappy’s Pizza

2900 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, United States // +17273213020

Located in a cozy nook of St. Petersburg, FL, Cappy’s Pizza feels like a delightful secret waiting to be discovered. Housed in what appears to be a lovingly renovated house, complete with a quaint parking lot to the side, Cappy’s offers an experience that is as unique as it is delicious.

Cappy’s prides itself on serving both Chicago and New York-style pizzas, a rare find that caters to varied palates.

My adventurous spirit led me to try their Chicago-style pizza , and it did not disappoint. The deep dish was a marvel of flavors and textures, rich, hearty, and satisfying in every bite. 

Across the table, my friends indulged in a N ew York-style pizza , which garnered equal praise for its classic, thin-crust perfection.

But the surprise star of our meal was the Greek salad . Served in a generous bowl perfect for sharing, it was a refreshing interlude to the pizza feast. 

Chicago-style pizza

The salad’s dressing was a revelation – a unique twist on the typical Greek dressing, adding an unexpected and delightful flavor profile to the mix.

Cappy’s doesn’t just excel in food; their selection of beer and wine is impressive. Enjoying a cold, frosty mug straight from the freezer was the perfect accompaniment to our meal, elevating the dining experience.

The generous portions meant we, like many other customers, left with boxes in hand, a testament to the abundance and heartiness of the meals served here.

For anyone in St. Petersburg seeking a genuine pizza experience, Cappy’s is a destination that promises to fill both your heart and your stomach.

Tony’s Pizza

533 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States // +17278964444

In the heart of St. Petersburg, amongst the bustling streets, there’s a hidden gem that any pizza lover shouldn’t miss: Tony’s Pizza. 

Now, as someone who’s forever chasing that perfect slice, believe me when I say, Tony’s comes pretty darn close to that iconic NY style we all dream about. 

And the secret? They import their water straight from New York State. If that isn’t dedication to authenticity, I don’t know what is.

On a serendipitous stroll through downtown St. Pete, my nose led me straight to Tony’s. Let me tell you, it wasn’t just luck, it was fate. 

Every bite of their all Meat pizza was reminiscent of my countless excursions to the Big Apple. The crust? Oh, it struck that elusive balance between thin, chewy, and just the right hint of crisp. It’s no exaggeration to say it was the best pizza I’ve treated my taste buds to in quite some time.

Meat pizza

And speaking of treats, we kicked off our meal with jalapeño poppers . But these weren’t your ordinary poppers; biting into one, I was met with a whole fresh pepper! A delightful departure from the usual diced fare you get elsewhere.

The service? Swift, with a side of warmth and friendliness. My only tiny gripe was the parking. Given its prime downtown location, spots were hard to come by. 

We managed about two blocks away, which turned into a lovely short walk on a beautiful day.

So, St. Pete dwellers or visitors, if you’re craving a slice that’ll whisk you straight to the streets of New York, Tony’s Pizza is your spot for the best pizza in St Petersburg FL.

And while the parking might test your patience a tad, I promise, every bite will affirm that it’s all worth it. Until next time, keep those pizza dreams alive!

Tuttorosso Restaurant & Pizzeria

7863 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States // +17278009864

This down-to-earth locale in Saint Petersburg, with its unassuming charm, beckoned me with the promise of authentic Naples-style pizza, straight from the brick oven, and a smorgasbord of Italian delights.

This isn’t a place for candlelit romance, but rather a spot where the charm of Italy shines through in a more rustic, heartwarming way.

The antipasto salad was my first encounter with the culinary prowess of Tuttorosso. 

It was a vibrant tapestry of flavors and colors – roasted peppers, garlic, an assortment of meats and cheeses, olives, and roasted eggplant, all coming together to create a starter that was as visually appealing as it was delicious.

The pizza, true to Naples style, was a revelation. Each slice was a perfect balance of crispy crust and rich, flavorful toppings. 

The Hawaiian pizza and Margherita were particular standouts, each telling its own flavorful story of traditional Italian pizza-making.

Hawaiian pizza

Happy hour at Tuttorosso added another layer of delight to the experience, offering a chance to unwind with a selection of beers and wines that perfectly complemented the meal.

And then, there was the cannoli – a sweet finale that left a lasting impression. As for the service, it was impeccable. 

The waitresses were fantastic, weaving through the tables with efficiency and warmth. Miguel, the cook, deserves a special mention for his culinary skills that made each dish a memorable part of our visit.

Tuttorosso Restaurant & Pizzeria stands as a testament to the simple pleasures of good food, good company, and the timeless charm of Italian cuisine. 

For anyone in search of authentic Italian fare in the Clearwater area, Tuttorosso is a destination that promises to deliver an experience as delightful as it is delicious.

4th Street Pizza

3187 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704, United States // +17278958178

Nestled in the vibrant heart of St. Petersburg, Florida, is a gem of a place that has redefined my pizza experiences – say hello to 4th Street Pizza. 

Now, I’ve had my fair share of pizza escapades in St. Pete, and while some eateries hit the mark, others? Not so much. But, my friends, 4th Street Pizza isn’t just a hit; it’s a home run. Here’s why it has one of the best pizza in St Petersburg FL.

At 4th Street, they understand the art of pizza personalization. Whether you’re team half-and-half or all-in, they’ve got you. 

And the crust? It’s the culinary sweet spot between thick and thin, always baked to perfection, striking that balance I never knew I needed.

Let’s talk flavors. Ever heard of the Dali’s Dream ? If not, you’re missing out on a four-cheese wonder. It’s my go-to base, and boy, is it dreamy. Now, here’s my pro-tip: top half of it with pepperoni and jalapeños. 

Four cheese pizza

But a heads-up for those who tread on the milder side of spice – these jalapeños pack a punch, seeds and all. Exactly the fiery kick I adore, but it might surprise the unassuming palate. 

And while the Dali’s Dream does lean towards the pricier side, every bite reassures you it’s worth every cent. 

Oh, and if you’re feeling a tad indulgent, upgrade to the garlic butter crust. Trust me on this one.

In the vast sea of pizza joints across St. Petersburg, 4th Street Pizza shines brightly. So, if you’ve been on the hunt for that perfect local pizza haven, look no further. 

Dive in, savor the flavors, and thank me later. Here’s to more pizza adventures!

Noble Crust of St. Petersburg

8300 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, United States // +17273296041

My first visit to this stylish, contemporary destination was an impromptu decision on a bustling Saturday afternoon, and it turned out to be a delightful culinary revelation.

The restaurant buzzed with energy as I was seated immediately, a pleasant surprise given the crowd. 

The tables, though snugly arranged, contributed to the lively atmosphere, creating a sense of communal dining excitement.

My adventurous palate led me to try the breakfast pizza – a bold and brilliant combination of sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, fontina, cheddar, and jalapeño. 

Each bite was an explosion of flavors, perfectly balancing the heartiness of the breakfast elements with the fiery kick of jalapeño. It was, in every sense, a ‘holy cow’ moment of deliciousness.

breakfast pizza

Meanwhile, my friend indulged in the banana fosters French toast , a dish that he couldn’t stop raving about. 

It was a sweet and sumptuous treat that seemed to perfectly capture the essence of Noble Crust’s culinary ethos – blending the unexpected with the familiar to create something truly extraordinary.

Noble Crust of St. Petersburg is a testament to culinary versatility. Whether you’re unsure of your cravings or eager to explore a diverse menu, this place has an answer to every gastronomic question. 

From the innovative dishes to the vibrant ambiance, my experience was nothing short of exceptional. 

I left Noble Crust not only satisfied but also with a newfound appreciation for the creativity and passion that goes into every dish.

Gianni’s NY Pizza

936 58th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, United States // +17273813209

Amid the sun-drenched streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, an amazing place shines brightly for those in pursuit of authentic New York-style pizza. 

Gianni’s NY Pizza emerges as a beacon for the famished soul, a place where the essence of New York is not just imitated but lived. 

Helmed by the passionate Johnny Colandrea, Gianni’s is more than a pizzeria; it’s a slice of the Big Apple, nestled in the heart of St. Pete.

My quest for the quintessential NY-style pizza ended the moment I stepped into Gianni’s. It was as if I had been whisked away to a bustling New York street, with the very first bite of the pizza, loaded with fresh basil, mozzarella and pizza sauce, transporting me straight to those iconic cityscapes. 

The pizzas here are a testament to authenticity, crafted with such precision and care that even the thought of reaching for a condiment feels almost sacrilegious.

The ambiance at Gianni’s is undeniably New York – relaxed, unpretentious, and instantly welcoming. 

Adding to the authenticity is a striking mural by the Vitale Brothers, enveloping diners in an atmosphere that’s as vibrant and genuine as the city it pays homage to.

sicilian pizza

Opting for two of their Sicilian size pizzas , I was astounded by the generosity of the toppings and the impeccable balance of flavors.

The cheese was perfectly textured, and the crust was a revelation – thick yet light, reminiscent of the finest French bread with a crispy exterior giving way to a fluffy interior. 

This was no ordinary thick crust; it was a culinary masterpiece that stood leagues apart from its counterparts.

Yes, dining at Gianni’s comes with a price tag slightly higher than the average, but every penny spent is a tribute to the unparalleled quality and experience it offers. 

Tobys Original Little Italy Pizza

3523 49th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, United States // +17275222717

If you haven’t been to Toby’s Original Little Italy Pizza in St. Pete, you’re missing out! 

This place is a classic. It’s all about no-frills, great pizza, and a chill atmosphere. Think old-school pizzeria vibes where everyone’s welcome and the focus is squarely on the food.

Their New York-style pizza is legit. It’s got that thin, crispy crust that’s hard to find outside of New York. The toppings? Generous and tasty. You can tell they don’t cut corners. And the size of the pizzas, especially the large? Huge. Easily feeds a group.

White Pizza

Their Little Italy Special and White Pizza are must-tries. Each slice is a harmonious blend of flavors that’ll have you nodding in appreciation at the first bite.

Let’s not forget the garlic knots . If you’re a garlic fan, these are a must. Perfectly seasoned, buttery, just awesome.

The best part? The laid-back feel of the place. It’s counter service, so you order, grab a seat, and relax. No rush, no fuss. They’ve got draft beer too, which is a nice touch.

It’s been around since the ’70s for a reason. Great pizza, good times, no-nonsense!

10 Best Pizza Joints In Saint Petersburg FL: To Visit List

1. slice of the burg.

  • Cuisine: Pizza
  • Location: 10484 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, United States
  • Rating: 4.7 out of 1435 reviews.

2. Flippers Pizzeria

  • Location: 1054 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
  • Rating: 4.4 out of 995 reviews.

3. Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

  • Location: 945 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States
  • Rating: 4.3 out of 1138 reviews.

4. Local Pizza Company

  • Location: 1846 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, United States
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 1138 reviews.

5. Paulo’s Pizza & Subs

  • Location: 6297 Central Ave # A, St. Petersburg, FL 33710, United States
  • Rating: 4.6 out of 530 reviews.

6. Angelo’s Grill & Bar

  • Location: 536 1st Ave N APartment 1513, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
  • Rating: 4.2 out of 1638 reviews.

7. Nicko’s Pizza and Subs

  • Location: 1239 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
  • Rating: 4.7 out of 301 reviews.

8. Vito & Michael’s Pizzeria

  • Location: 7704 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States
  • Rating: 4.6 out of 1626 reviews.

9. Giuseppe’s Pizzeria

  • Location: 6690 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States
  • Rating: 4.4 out of 537 reviews.

10. Verducci’s Pizzeria Trattoria

  • Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
  • Location: 7800 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, United States
  • Rating: 4.4 out of 1,149 reviews.

Questions Foodies Ask About The best pizza in St Petersburg FL

Is st. petersburg known for any specific style of pizza.

While St. Pete might not have its own signature pizza style like Chicago or New York, the city embraces a medley of pizza traditions. From thin crust to deep dish, and NY-style to Neapolitan, there’s something for every pizza lover here.

Is the pizza food scene here more traditional or experimental?

A bit of both, actually. While there are places that stick to the classics, there’s no shortage of pizzerias experimenting with innovative toppings and crusts. From gourmet toppings to unique fusion styles, the pizza scene in St. Pete is wonderfully diverse.

What’s the deal with garlic knots? Are they a big thing in St. Pete’s pizza places?

Oh, they certainly are! While pizza might be the star, garlic knots have carved out their own fan base in St. Petersburg. Soft, garlicky, and utterly delicious, many locals swear by them as the perfect side.

Wrapping Up: The 11 Spots For The Best Pizza In St Petersburg FL

As the sun sets over the shimmering waters of the Gulf, casting a golden hue over St. Petersburg, there’s an undeniable aroma wafting through the balmy Florida air – the scent of fresh pizza. 

Yes, St. Pete, with its rich cultural tapestry and artsy vibes, is also a sanctuary for pizza enthusiasts. 

And as we wrap up our gastronomic journey through its lanes, one thing’s for sure: this city truly celebrates the art of pizza-making.

Each bite of a St. Pete slice is a revelation. From the crispy crust that crackles just right, to the symphony of flavors from toppings sourced with love and care, pizza here isn’t just food; it’s an experience. 

But what truly sets St. Petersburg’s pizza culture apart is its embrace of diversity. Whether you’re a purist who swears by the classics or an adventurous soul yearning for a gourmet twist, this city has got you covered.

Interestingly, it’s not just the variety that stands out. It’s the community’s fervor for pizza that turns an ordinary meal into an extraordinary event. 

Friends gather, families bond, and stories are exchanged over shared pies, making memories that last far beyond that last slice.

The pizza scene here is also reflective of St. Pete’s larger ethos: a blend of tradition and innovation. 

The city respects the age-old techniques that have made pizza a global favorite while also daring to experiment, ushering in fresh flavors and bold combinations.

In the end, as we savor the lingering tastes of the best pizza in St Petersburg FL, we realize that it’s not just about finding the “best” slice. 

It’s about the love, the passion, and the community that comes together around a pizza box. St. Pete doesn’t just serve pizza; it celebrates it. And that, dear readers, is the true essence of a pizza paradise.

Check out some of my other guides for this foodie haven:

  • Best Restaurants in St Petersburg
  • Things To Do In St Petersburg
  • Restaurants in Downtown St Pete
  • Sushi in St Pete
  • Best Brunch in St Pete
  • Pier Restaurants in St Pete
  • Best Seafood in St Pete
  • Oyster Bars In St Pete

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Travel writer and owner of the blog . My work has been featured on Fodors, Eater.com, International Living, and Great Escape Publishing, among many others. My story? Nearly six years ago, I left my job at an Oklahoma City law firm and embarked on a journey around the world. At the time, I thought I would only be gone for 6 months, but the more I traveled, the longer my bucket list became.  Flashpacker describes how I travel. Rather than traveling as the normal world wise backpacker and staying in hostel dorms, I prefer a more comfortable experience, and typically stay in private rooms, take Ubers instead of taxis, and now use a suitcase instead of a backpack. Foodie, on the other hand, describes one of the key reasons why I travel. I love to pick a central “base camp” and then explore the surrounding area, really immersing myself in the culture and interacting with the people, and enjoying and exploring the food of an area is an essential part of this experience.

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The Best Pizza is Little Italy in the Disston Plaza. Always a great delite no mattter what you have on it. It has been around forever, cudo's to Little Italy!!!!!!!!!

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The Sir Pork Alot pizza hot out of the oven and sliced

CIPOLLA ROSSA PIZZERIA

Cipolla Rossa is a family ran wood fired artisanal pizza experience on wheels for special events & more. Bringing the Italian wood fired oven to you!

Cipolla Rossa's pizzas are created using fresh dough made from scratch (no preservatives), with local, sustainable, seasonal, bright ingredients. All pizzas are made by hand using fine organic flours and natural yeasts to produce incredible flavor and texture in the crust.

Cipolla Rossa is compliant with all health codes, licenced, and insured.

Proudly serving delicious wood fired pizzas, made with love using the freshest seasonal ingredients available.

Catering & serving wood fired pizzas & more in the Tampa / Saint Petersburg area.

*Vegan & Gluten Free Options Available Upon Request*

Josh Anson, Owner - Pizzaiolo

Email [email protected]

Thursday: TBD

Friday: TBD

Saturday: TBD

Sunday: TBD

Below are the Catering Pizza Choices (onsite menu may differ)

*pizza with tomato sauce*.

Tomato Sauce, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella, Sea Salt, EVOO, Parm

Santa Maria

Tomato Sauce, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Kalamata Olives, Basil, Parm

House Made Italian Sausage, Fresh Ricotta, Tomato Sauce, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Parm

Cipolla-Roni

Tomato Sauce, Artisanal Pepperoni, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Parm

Hawaii 5-Oink

Tomato Sauce, Crushed Pineapple, Smoked Bacon, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Spring Onions (Scallions), Parm

Tomato Sauce, Roasted Mushrooms, Red Onion, Fresh Spinach, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Parm

Custom Bride-Groom Pizza

Your Choice of Ingredients & Special Ideas

*PIZZA WITH NO TOMATO SAUCE*

Bianca (white pizza).

Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Basil, EVOO, Sea Salt, Parm

Ricotta, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Fresh Garlic, Smoked Provolone, EVOO, Sea Salt, Parm, hot honey

Cipolla Rossa

EVOO, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Sliced Red Onion, Arugula, Romano, Squeeze of Lemon, Sea Salt, Parm

Smoky Shroom

EVOO, Roasted Wild Mushrooms Mix, Smoked Provolone, Fresh Italian Basil, Fresh Garlic, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Sea Salt, Parm

Green Machine

House made Basil Pesto, Baby Spinach, Sliced Zucchuni, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella, Parm

EVOO- Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Cipolla Rossa Owner Josh making pizza

Family Business with a Passion for Pizza

Cipolla Rossa is a family run small business in the Tampa / Saint Petersburg area. The business is ran by Josh/ Owner, after spending many years working in the culinary industry. In 2014, Josh founded Cipolla Rossa to bring his unique blend of wood fired pizza to the Washington DC area. As of summer 2023, Josh brings his talents and culinary experience to the greater Tampa / Saint Petersburg area. Cipolla Rossa would not be the same without the help and guidance of Jaci (also known to many as Momma Rossa) who brings her life experiences, business expertise, and heart to Cipolla Rossa. Cipolla Rossa is constantly evolving to provide its customers the best product using local seasonal sources.

Josh is a culinary veteran and has over 20 years restaurant experience working for large corporations and small restaurants. What differentiates Cipolla Rossa is Josh's extensive culinary background including graduating from The Culinary Institute of America, and working in many different kitchens in New York City, Atlanta, Miami, New England, and Washington DC. Josh worked for traditional Italian restaurants and multiple pizzerias where he developed his own style of artisinal pizza. In 2019, Josh competed in The International Pizza Expo in Atlantic City, NJ and placed 11th in the world out of 50 contestants. Josh looks forward to competing again in competitions in the near future.

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WE SPECIALIZE IN:

  • WEDDINGS AND REHEARSAL DINNERS
  • CORPORATE OR TEAM EVENTS
  • BIRTHDAYS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
  • CATERING FOR ANY OCCASION

Our mission is to craft a memorable experience for you and your guests. Whether it's pizza and salad or a customized menu to include delectable appetizers, we will work with you to create a delightful, enticing menu. With many years of experience behind us, our team will carefully consider your budget and work with you to design a uniquely delicious menu that is an extension of your own hospitality.

Whatever your customized selections and menu choices may be we've got you covered. Call us for your next event...then relax and enjoy the party! From small gatherings to large parties we will make your special event a memorable wood fired pizza experience you and your guests will thoroughly enjoy and remember. Contact us for more information

Click below to see a sample appetizer lists

Cipolla Rossa Appetizer list overview

Testimonials

If I could give Cipolla Rossa more than 5 stars, I would! We had them cater our wedding in September 2017. I can't speak highly enough about their customer service or quality of the pizza. We had 4 types of pizza served! And they were all simply delicious!!! Perfectly cooked, thin crust wood-fired pizza! They kept the pizza flowing for the time allotted and we had plenty for our guests. Tammy
We used Cipolla Rossa to cater our wedding and couldn’t have been more impressed. The pizza was fantastic (we had the Bianca, Margarita, and Sir Porkalot), and Josh and his staff were excellent. They kept the buffet stocked for our guests throughout the evening, and everyone loved it. Excellent pizza and great people! Nick
First and foremost, the pizza that Josh and his team make is fantastic; the taste of the pizza dough is probably the best I have ever had. After sampling their pizza at the Bethesda farmers market (they are there on Sundays), we decided to use them to cater our wedding in Howard County. In general, Cipolla Rossa was on time, very reasonably priced, very responsive and easy to deal with, and most importantly, served us a thoroughly enjoyable dinner. James
We chose them for our wedding based solely on reviews... had never had their pizza. It was absolutely AMAZING! We loved the staff, food, everything! The only thing I wish is that I got extra pizza to keep for today so I could have eaten all over again this week! thank you so much! Everyone loved you! Chelsea
Josh and his team are fantastic! They are friendly and very professional- totally accommodated my requests and managed to maneuver the oven into our backyard! Food was amazing - in quality and quantity. All of our guests were enthralled with the oven and the service. Mary
We had Cipolla cater our wedding, Josh the owner was the nicest most professional, informative person anyone could ask for. They made our day even more special. They will continue having our business. I couldn't have asked for anything better. They were over the top incredible with flavor, punctual, accommodating and extremely pleasant to work with. They were the talk of the night. We will forever be grateful for everything they did! Viviana
Josh and his crew were absolutely amazing!! They were professional, prompt, courteous, and most of all - DELICIOUS,! Without doubt the best wood-fired pizza around! They worked with us before and during our event - and were amazing with our guests. I highly recommend Cipolla Rossa - they were truly perfect for our rehearsal dinner! Amy
We had Josh and the Cipolla Rossa Pizzeria team cater our wedding on September 15, 2018 and it was AMAZING! From the first moment we reached out to Josh about prices and options, to helping plan the menu, to their arrival and wood-fire cooking on premise...everything was BEYOND perfect! We received SO many compliments from family and friends about the quality of the pizza and the friendliness of the team that were there. It was definitely a wedding to remember. My only regret was that I was too busy talking to people that I didn't get to eat more pizza because it was DELICIOUS! Thanks again for making our day so memorable Josh and the Cipolla Rossa team - you guys truly rock! Brittany

Cipolla Rossa Appetizer list overview

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Our Story 

The passion for pizza.

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For Marc (AKA Marco) DeRusso, food is a family affair. When he was 16 years old, he started helping out in his family’s New York restaurant. By 19, he was in the kitchen cooking. At 28, he took what his family had taught him, seasoned it with his own style and in 1999, he opened the doors of Bourbon Street Grill in upstate New York.

After a decade, Marc and his wife Amy, entrusted the management of Bourbon Street to their team and headed to Florida. The winter weather was considerably better, but the Italian food scene wasn’t what they hoped for. So, they opened Marco’s Pizzeria in 2009, which is now being renamed DeRusso’s.

They have a simple recipe for success: fresh is best. Fresh bread baked daily. Fresh garlic knots to order.* Fresh cut toppings every single day. Fresh, fresh, fresh. No compromises on quality. Ever. That commitment helped Marc and his son Christian build a loyal following. After losing Christian in 2013, the DeRussos honor his memory by keeping all his favorites on their menu.

DeRusso’s is the new name, but the owners, menu and service that made Marco’s a local favorite for almost 9 years is still exactly the same—unique, fresh and authentic.

*We apologize in advance for the irresistibility of the knots.

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SERVING BEER & WINE

Grab a slice, daily til 3:00pm, every tuesday, chicken parmigiana dinner $17.99 (dine in only) available at both locations., every wednesday, lasagna dinner $14.99 (dine in only) 1/2 price bottles of wine (dine in only) available at both locations., follow us on instagram, @derussospizzeria, fancy a pizza party.

Who doesn’t love Italian? It’s a hit at any party. Give us 24 hours and we’ll prepare a feast to feed a crowd. Small gatherings, big events, we do it all. What do you need? We’re ready to impress.

COME GRAB A SLICE!

Now With Two Locations!

1120 Pinellas Bayway S.  Tierra Verde, Florida 33715

Tel: 727-864-2900

Monday – Saturday  11:00AM – 10:00PM

Sunday    12:00PM – 9:00PM LAST ORDERS taken Mon-Sat 9:30pm, Sun 9:00pm

9385 Bay Pines Blvd.

St. Petersburg, FL 33708 Tel: 727 256 0805

Monday – Thursday  11:00AM – 10:00PM

Friday 11:00AM – 11:00PM 

Saturday 12:00PM – 11:00PM

Sunday    12:00PM – 10:00PM

LAST ORDERS taken Sun-Thurs 9:30PM, Fri & Sat 10:30PM

FREE DELIVERY (minimum purchase required)

Bay P ines will allow online delivery

OPEN TUESDAY THRU SUNDAY 11 AM TO 10 PM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU!

DELIVERY - TAKE OUT - DINE IN ** 727.329.8753 **

Serving delicious pizzaria style food for more than 20 years

We use our own drivers to insure your order arrives fresh & HOT.  Your gratuities are appreciated.

All orders are made FRESH !

Order Online via our website

Daily slice special.

Two slices from our display counter and a bottled  drink for only $8.

We serve  cheese, pepperoni and meat lovers pizza Tues  thru Sun.

SPECIALTY PIZZAS (Tues - Fri)

Tues - The Works

Wed - Buffalo Chicken

Thur - BBQ Chicken

Fri - White Spinach Ricotta with Tomato 

FREE GARLIC KNOTS

Six FREE garlic knots with any 18" pizza 

$3 OFF ANY 18" PIZZA

$9.99 - cheese pizza 14".

Dine in or Take Out Only. Additional charge for extra 

$4 OFF - Buy one pizza and get $4 off second pizza

$3 off - any two dinners, free dessert.

One FREE dessert with any order over $30

$39 - PIZZA ND WINGS

Any 18" menu pizza and 12 wings 

FREE APPETIZER

With any order over $40. * Mussels excluded

We reserve the right to change or terminate these "Specials" at any time.

Delivery, Dine In or Take Out

* We have a five mile radius from our location on all deliveries.

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Pinellas Park, FL 33781

727.329.8753 

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