Jim Mirabelli is the founder and Chief Pizza Officer of NEPA Pizza Review. He is a longtime professional pizza maker with a drive to Connect People and Pizza by showcasing local pizza hot spots and helping people learn to make great pizza at home.
Come shop with me as I visit local grocery stores to find my favorite pizza ingredients! Throughout my multi-decades long pizza career, I have tested hundreds and hundreds of pizza products. I continue to test pizza ingredients every single week,... Read More
Two Kings Pizza Shickshinny on West Union Street is a charming pizzeria and restaurant in the heart of town. Recently, I stopped by to review their New York style pizza after many locals advised I should give it a try.... Read More
Polock’s Pizza in Nescopeck is a legendary spot that people have been telling me to try for years. It’s a tiny little place that operates generally during the winter months a few days a week. In the summer and fall,... Read More
Big Al’s Pizza in Berwick is a small, clean, and simple pizzeria. They feature friendly services and a small menu with simply pizza, stromboli, and calzones. You can dine in at a couple of the small tables, but largely it... Read More
What is Utica Tomato Pie? Utica tomato pie is a regional dish popular in Utica, New York, and surrounding areas. It is distinct from traditional pizza in that it typically lacks cheese or has only a minimal amount, and the... Read More
Brasi’s Pizza in Swoyersville is a small pizza shop that packs a mighty flavor punch. Soon after the pizzeria opened back in 2022 I started receiving messages about how unique and delicious the pizza was. There has been a bit... Read More
Novello’s Pizzeria in Scranton on West Olive Street is located just across from Scranton High School. It’s in the complex next to Riverfront Sports where Zalewski’s used to operate. The easily accessible pizzeria offers an extensive menu with dine in,... Read More
Bob’s Subs and Pizza in Berwick is a newer spot on West 2nd Street. They are said to have great subs and wings, but I stopped by to check out the pizza. It’s a super clean spot, great to sit... Read More
Fratello’s Pizzeria in Nescopeck is a cozy and comfy little pizzeria and restaurant. They have a small slice case of ready made slices as soon as you walk in. There is also an extensive menu to pick from. I stopped... Read More
This Gemelli Home Electric Pizza Oven review puts to the test an appliance that enters a market with plenty of competition. Wood and gas fired ovens have been all the rage in the portable pizza making space – until now.... Read More
Happy Pizza Plymouth is well known for their pagash. Whenever the lenten season begins and I poll my readers to ask “Who has the best pagash?” Happy Pizza is always among the most popular responses. I’m also told that their... Read More
Ciro’s Italian Bistro in Lancaster is a stunningly beautiful place to dine. It’s an modern, upscale, yet casual Italian bistro that makes you want to stay a while. It’s located in Richmond Square, which is a really neat luxury apartment... Read More
Rosa Rosa Pizza Lancaster has been a viral internet sensation for their famous spaghetti pizza! Foodies from all over the country head to Amish country to check out this carb-laden beast of a pizza. I was in town and knew... Read More
Original Pizza on Drinker in Scranton is a neat little place that serves a few styles of pizza with their signature sweet sauce. I first learned about the guy behind the pizza when he invited me to his garage to... Read More
Jo Jo’s Pizza Hummelstown is a really neat pizzeria with a cool vibe, charming atmosphere, and a good selection of pizza to choose from. I stopped in on a recent trip to Hershey after reviewing Palermo’s Pizza, which is just... Read More
Bricktown Pizza Berwick opened in the spring of 2023. It’s located in a small pizza shop on West Front Street in Berwick. However, don’t let the small size of the shop think it’s small on flavor! After seeing a few... Read More
Laura’s Pizza and Hoagies Montdale is a small shop in a small town. It’s located on the “main drag” in Montdale that consists of just a few small businesses. I’ve long known of Laura’s thanks to consistent reader recommendations that... Read More
City Line Shop Cafe Carbondale is a sprawling and unique shop, cafe, restaurant, wine bar and more with rich history. In all my years living in NEPA I had never heard of it before. However, they recently started serving Detroit... Read More
These are the top 10 rated pizzas I reviewed in 2023! This year was on that found me traveling farther and trying pizzas in new areas inside and out of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Overall, I reviewed 124 pizzas during the calendar... Read More
Massimo’s Original Italian Pizzeria Montrose is widely recognized as having some of the best pizza in Susquehanna County. The Originial Italian Pizza (OIP) chain is a reliable option for solid pizza in rural areas of Pennsylvania and parts of New... Read More