Rizzo's Pizza

3013 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY - (718) 721-9862

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Here is definitive thin-crusted Sicilian. The crust has a light and airy texture. There's something about this pizza that feels like "home food." Rizzo's is precisely typical of a storefront NY pizza place; tight booths in a bright narrow room, beverage cooler in a corner, Shriner's gumball machine along a wall.

60% Approval Rating (5 votes)

Scorecard

Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour

Thin-Crusted Sicilian Pizza

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Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle -

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"What exactly is Sicilian pizza? When we were kids in NY, we used to eat it all the time: its defining characteristic, to us, was the thick, bready crust, sturdy enough to support every topping in the house (except anchovies). So when we heard about the ..." [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

3013 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY
(718) 721-9862

http://www.rizzosfinepizza.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"Our boxed leftovers. Note the high crispy edge and the tomato-centric slices. We love how the cheese gets freckled-toasty."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

"The one rectangular slice of mozzarella on each piece of pizza is thin and plays a relatively minor role on this pie. More important is the shower of grated cheese, which blends with the tomatoes beautifully."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle

""Try Something Different": are they referring to the thin crust?"
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle