These 7 Old School Pizza Parlors In Pittsburgh Have Been Around Forever
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 27, 2018
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
We, Pittsburghers, have plenty of varied opinions. But, there are some things we can all agree on. Like pizza. Sure, we might argue about what pizza parlors in Pittsburgh serve the best pizza. But, we can probably all agree that pizza is just the perfect food any time of the day. Cold pizza makes the perfect breakfast on the go. It’s the food to serve at parties. And, pizza makes a great snack or meal. And, these seven old school pizza parlors in Pittsburgh, which have been serving piping hot pizza pies for as long as many of us can remember, sure know how to do pizza right.
Aiello's Pizza has been a go to pizza joint for Pittsburghers for 40 years now. The family-owned pizza parlor serves classic pizzas as well as white pizzas, made with homemade garlic butter. Add a kick to your pizza with a variety of toppings, including pineapple. feta, and stewed tomatoes. Or, order a gourmet pizza. Choose from such mouthwatering options as BBQ, Hawaiian, and pierogi.
Aiello's Pizza is located at 2112 Murray Ave. # 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
And, just a few doors from Aiello's Pizza sits another Pittsburgh favorite. Mineo's Pizza has been a Pittsburgh favorite since 1958. Today, the pizza is so popular that Pittsburghers, who now live out of the area, order and have it sent Fed Ex to them all over the country. Choose from such classics as a traditional or white hand-tossed pizza. Or, go for something a little bolder like the buffalo chicken or the breakfast pizza.
Mineo's Pizza is located at 2128 Murray Ave. # 1, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
Dig into a scrumptious pizza pie from Spak Brothers, an old school pizza parlor that serves pizza for carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. Order a traditional pizza. Or, go for something a little different. Spak Brothers' menu features white pizza, buffalo chicken pizza, and BBQ chicken. Vegans can also opt for vegan cheese.
Spak Brothers is located at 5107 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.
Treat yourself to a Pittsburgh original at Vincent's Pizza Park. Home of the famous Vinnie Pie, the old school pizza parlor offers a classic pizza in small, medium, or large. Add a little pizzazz to your pie with such toppings as mushrooms, spinach, or Canadian bacon.
Vincent's Pizza Park is located at 998 Ardmore Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Indulge in an old-fashioned pizza pie - or a huge slice - at Slice on Broadway in Beechview. Of course, you can order the traditional cheese or pepperoni pizza. Or, you might want to try one of the creatively-named pies like the Slaughterhouse Five (for meat lovers only), the Hawaiian style, or the buffalo chicken. Really want to go bold? Try the lasagna pie or the stuffed banana pepper pizza.
Slice on Broadway, Beechview, is located at 2128 Broadway Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15216.
Sit down to a traditional pizza pie at Pasquarelli's Pizza House. Or, opt for the Sicilian or Chicago-style. Of course, you can choose from a variety of toppings, including pepperoni, mushrooms, or green peppers.
Pasquarelli's Pizza House is located at 824 Chartiers Ave., McKees Rocks, PA 15136.
Enjoy a fresh pizza from Fiori's Pizzaria, a quaint pizza joint that serves some of the area's best hand-tossed pizza. Peruse the mouthwatering menu that features such favorites as the traditional and the white pizza. Add traditional toppings - sausage, onions, or bacon, to name a few. Or, opt for gourmet toppings like shrimp, steak, meatballs, and hot sausage links.
Fiori's Pizzaria is located at 103 Capital Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15226.
So, are your favorite old school pizza parlors in Pittsburgh on our list? If not, which do you think should be added? Let us know in the comments. Then, click here to read about the ultimate pizza bucket list in the Burgh.
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