All posts by: nepapizzareview

Luca Pizza West Pittston: A Standout Spot for New York Style Pizza and Sweet Sauce in NEPA

Luca Pizza West Pittston Celebrates 1 Year With Incredible New York Style Pizza and Sweet Sauce Slices My son — the Pizza Prince — and I recently stopped by Luca Pizza in West Pittston as the shop approaches its one-year... Read More

How I Review Pizza in NEPA: My Rating System, Process, and What I Really Look For

From Dishwasher to NEPA Pizza Reviewer My pizza journey started like a lot of people’s — eating it constantly. But at 15, while working as a dishwasher in a Northeastern Pennsylvania pizzeria, I became fascinated with the craft. I wanted... Read More

Pizza by Pappas in Scranton: A Classic NEPA Pan Pizza That Still Holds Its Identity

If you grew up anywhere near Scranton, there’s a good chance Pizza by Pappas was part of your pizza story at some point. For generations, it’s been one of those places locals mention with instant nostalgia — the toy train... Read More

Bull’s Head NY Pizza & Taqueria — Small Spot, Big Flavor in Scranton’s Bull’s Head

Some places quietly sit in the background of the NEPA pizza scene for years
 and then you go back and realize they’ve been leveling up the whole time. That’s exactly what happened when I stopped back into Bull’s Head NY... Read More

Milan Coal Fired Pizza Dallas

I recently stopped by Milan Coal Fired Pizza in Dallas, located inside the Yalick Farms complex, and right away the setup caught my attention. The pizzeria is owned by the same folks behind Burrito Loco next door—and there’s actually an... Read More

Barletta’s Bar & Restaurant Scranton

Located on Oak Street in Scranton, Barletta’s Bar & Restaurant is a neighborhood spot that blends the feel of a classic local bar with the comfort of a casual sit-down restaurant. Stepping inside, you’ll find a warm, welcoming atmosphere where... Read More

Nirchi’s Pizza Vestal NY – Sheet Pizza Review

If you spend any amount of time around the greater Binghamton area, it doesn’t take long to realize that Nirchi’s Pizza is baked into the local pizza identity. This style of sheet pizza is wildly popular here, and Nirchi’s is... Read More

Sweet Pizza Pizza Frackville Review

Sweet Pizza Pizza Frackville Review – And my accidental introduction to Skook Hot Sauce đŸ•đŸ”„ Sweet Pizz Pizza has been recommended to me by readers for well over a decade, and somehow I just kept missing it. Either I wasn’t... Read More

Benny’s Scranton Green Ridge

Benny’s Pizza in Green Ridge: Home of One of the Best Cheesesteak Pizzas in NEPA 📍 Former Cosgrove’s / Morganz Location – Next to Green Ridge News I’ve eaten a lot of cheesesteak pizzas over the years—some good, some forgettable—but... Read More

The 10 Best Pizzas I Ate in NEPA in 2025

I Don’t Like Pizza Rankings
 But Here Are My Top 10 NEPA Pizzas of 2025 While I review pizza both inside and outside of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this list is NEPA only. After releasing a previous list that included pizzerias outside... Read More

Antonio’s Pizza Nanticoke

Antonio’s Pizza in Nanticoke: Sicilian Hot Wing Pizza That Stands Out When you pull up to Antonio’s Pizza in Nanticoke, you might not know what to expect. The block isn’t exactly the most inviting, but don’t let the outside fool... Read More

Sacco’s Pizzeria Scranton

Sacco’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant (Scranton, PA) — The Hidden NEPA Gem You’re Missing There are so many pizza shops scattered across Scranton that it’s easy to miss one, even if you drive by it every single day. Sacco’s Pizzeria... Read More

Backroad Pub and Eatery – Old Forge, PA

đŸș Overview The Backroad Pub & Eatery is a cozy, casual bar & grill located at 320 S Keyser Ave in Old Forge. It draws locals and visitors alike with a friendly, relaxed vibe. Inside, you’ll find rustic dĂ©cor, a bar... Read More

Joey’s Pizza Milford

Joey’s Pizza in Milford, PA is a full-service neighborhood pizzeria and Italian restaurant located at 201 W. Harford Street. A local staple for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, Joey’s offers far more than your typical corner slice shop. Their menu is... Read More

I Asked ChatGPT to Rank the Top 25 Pizzas in NEPA — Here’s What It Said

Ai Ranks the Top 25 Pizzas in Northeastern Pennsylvania Everyone in Northeastern Pennsylvania has their go-to pizza joint — whether it’s an Old Forge red tray, a pan-fried Sicilian, or a New York–style round. But curiosity got the best of... Read More

Brick House Pizza Nanticoke

Brick House Pizza – Family, Flavor, and Pan Fried Perfection in Nanticoke If you’re looking for great Nanticoke pizza, Brick House Pizza is one of those hidden gems that deserves more recognition. This truly family-owned pizzeria is run by mom,... Read More

Spin & Savory in Scranton – Detroit Style Pizza & Handmade Pinwheels

Spin & Savory – Pinwheels and Detroit Style Pizza in Downtown Scranton Nestled just across from City Hall at 341 North Washington Avenue, Spin & Savory is one of the newest faces in downtown Scranton’s food scene. Opened in September... Read More

Original Italian Pizza in Lewisburg, PA – Solid NY-Style Near Bucknell University

I’ve always had a soft spot for OIP—there was one in my hometown of Factoryville when I was growing up, and I remember the pizza always being consistent and the soft, house-made bread being something I absolutely loved. So when... Read More

Cafe Apizza Forty Fort – New Haven Pizza

Cafe Apizza Brings New Haven Style to Forty Fort – But Does It Live Up to the Hype? There’s been a lot of chatter in the NEPA foodie circles lately about Cafe Apizza in Forty Fort. And when I say... Read More

Picciocchi’s Pasta Scranton Pizza Review

Picciocchi’s Pasta: Fresh‐Made Italian Soul in the Heart of Scranton Picciocchi’s Pasta has traded its cozy Clarks Summit digs for some seriously grand new quarters inside downtown Scranton’s historic Oppenheim Building at 114 Wyoming Ave. Owners Stefano and Kristy Picciocchi—he... Read More