The rest of the world may have their sights set on the pizza that only comes out of New York City, but real New Yorkers know that you can find equally delicious pizza hiding in other areas all around our state. A bit more off the map and not in the first place you might think to look, check out why it’s worth heading to an unfamiliar place to try out some of the best pizza that you’ll ever have.

Right on Bleecker Street in one of the most inconspicuous locations in Utica, O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria has been owned and operated by the same family since 1914!
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A pizza joint that doesn't focus on fancy aesthetics but instead, pays attention to all the detail in their flavors, it's easy to love the small-town vibe that you'll get from O'Scugnizzo's.
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So, what exactly makes this place so special that it's managed to maintain a fanbase for more than 100 years?
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Well, it's largely due to the fact that their pizzas are made upside down - literally. Here at this pizza joint, the toppings go on first, then a dreamy layer of mozzarella cheese is placed on top, then the sauce goes on last.
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This pizza may be messier than most and made with a thicker crust, but it's O'Scugnizzo's unique ways that make this spot so tasty and special.
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If you're ready to try one of the most underrated pizza joints in New York State, then try the freshly-made pizza at O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria in Utica.
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You don't get to be one of the oldest operating pizza joints in the country without doing something right! These sheet-cut pizzas are a highly-loved commodity out in the city of Uitca. To find out more about O'Scugnizzo's and to view their menu, click here.

O'Scugnizzo Pizzeria is located at 614 Bleecker Street, Utica, NY 13501 and can be found open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.


Have you ever had the pizza from O’Scugnizzo’s? For more great eats around our state, make sure you don’t miss out on The One Delicious All-You-Can-Eat Restaurant In New York That’s Actually Worth Visiting!

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