Like bagels, everyone knows that New York and Long Island are home to the best pizza in the country. Maybe it’s something in the water, or maybe it’s just the magical touch of the local pizza makers, but regardless, Long Islanders take pride in their pies. Pizza is just one of those foods that can be paired with almost anything that the possibilities actually are endless. This vote was surely a hard one for Long Islanders, but they have spoken, and now it’s time for you to listen. You’ve probably put a lot of faith and stake into your local pizzeria, but give the Best Pizza on Long Island a try at least once so you’re not missing out.
2024: Long Island Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Grandpa Tony’s Wood Fired Pizza is, of course, famous for its outstanding pizza! With numerous varieties including pizza alla vodka, smoking goodfellas pizza, buffalo chicken pizza and even baked clam pizza, it’s hard to beat. The roots of Grandpa Tony’s authentic cuisine date back to Italian immigrants who came to Long Island in the late 1800s. But, in addition to being known for hearty portions and fresh ingredients served in all their old-world favorites, the restaurant features a roster of daily specials focused on everything from chicken and pasta to appetizers, sandwiches and salads. Other specials include a Sunday brunch, Sunday pizza night, Wednesday chicken night and Thursday pasta night. Visit Grandpa Tony’s for the very best traditional Italian cuisine where passion makes every dish perfect.
2023: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Grandpa Tony’s is located in the heart of East Rockaway on the “quarter-mile” – a waterfront strip of up-and-coming restaurants. The two-floor restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating on both floors. Grandpa Tony’s offers traditional Italian cuisine with modern twists. Their Margherita style pizza is cooked in a rotating wood-fire oven, the only one of its kind in the area. The pizza chef explained the rotating stone helps to cook pies quicker and evenly. Along with the classic Margherita pies, they offer award-winning custom creations such as the Pizza Alla Vodka. The Pizza Alla Vodka is a pie topped with creamy vodka sauce, prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Grandpa Tony’s is located in the heart of East Rockaway on the “quarter-mile” – a waterfront strip of up-and-coming restaurants. The two-floor restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating on both floors. Grandpa Tony’s offers traditional Italian cuisine with modern twists. Their Margherita style pizza is cooked in a rotating wood-fire oven, the only one of its kind in the area. The pizza chef explained the rotating stone helps to cook pies quicker and evenly. Along with the classic Margherita pies, they offer award-winning custom creations such as the Pizza Alla Vodka. The Pizza Alla Vodka is a pie topped with creamy vodka sauce, prosciutto, peas, and mushrooms.
2021: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Wood-fired pies cooked at high heats to capture that slightly smoked flavor and gently charred crust in a yummy way is the hallmark of the pizza here. If you’re a fan of the highest quality cheese and meats and dough that’s done to perfection, not chewy, but fluffy to yield a well-done crust, this is the number one spot for amazing brick oven pizza. Go in with the family or date night and you’re bound to fall in love with this place on your first visit. Legendary here is this star among choices so try a Godfather Pizza. It’s food poetry. The pie is piled high with smoked mozzarella along with roasted red pepper cream sauce, roasted peppers, sausage and onions and topped with pecorino Romano and basil garnish.
2020: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Find yourself in old-world Italy with a taste of the cuisine brought over by immigrants in the late 1800’s with hearty portions and fresh ingredients at Grandpa Tony’s Wood Fired Pizza in East Rockaway. They offer food specials and events throughout the week including pasta night, seasonal Saturday, live music and ladies night. Fill up your Sunday with a delicious midday brunch and their award-winning pizza alla vodka as you enjoy the view of the waterfront. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are recommended as they fill up to capacity.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant Best Pizza!
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant
655 Broadway, Massapequa
(516) 797-1122 – www.mariosmassapequa.com
Pizza! Pizza! Get your pizza here! Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant serves the finest pies on Long Island. Customers never go home hungry–and those hungry at home never have to wait long for Mario’s fast and reliable delivery. Every pie is handmade to order. The dough and sauce are made daily from scratch. Diners and delivery or catering customers also rave about mouth-watering Italian specialties like pasta and classic chicken, veal, and seafood favorites. No wonder the name alone makes Long Islanders hungry!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant Best Pizza on Long Island!
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant
655 Broadway, Massapequa.
(516) 797-1122. mariosmassapequa.com
Pizza! Pizza! Get your pizza here! Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant serves the finest pies on Long Island. Customers never go home hungry–and those hungry at home never have to wait long for Mario’s fast and reliable delivery. Every pie is handmade to order. The dough and sauce are made daily from scratch. Diners and delivery or catering customers also rave about mouth-watering Italian specialties like pasta and classic chicken, veal, and seafood favorites. No wonder the name alone makes Long Islanders hungry!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant Best Pizza on Long Island
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant 655 Broadway, Massapequa. 516-797-1122. mariosmassapequa.com When eating a slice of pizza with homemade sauce, scrumptious cheese, and perfectly cooked dough that has just the right amount of crunch, it almost feels like you’ve been transported to an Italian village without having stepped foot on an airplane. Mario’s Pizzeria Restaurant in Massapequa has been making customers feel like that for more than 35 years. Family owned and operated, Mario’s cooks the most delicious Sicilian and round pies that can be topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, black olives, eggplant, and so much more! Plus, they even accommodate to their gluten-free customers. It’s no wonder they’ve been voted the Best Pizza on Long Island for the second year in a row!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant Best Pizza on Long Island
Mario’s Pizza & Restaurant 655 Broadway., Massapequa. 516-797-1122. mariosmassapequa.com There’s something magical that happens when just the right amount of melted cheese and homemade sauce bond atop a crispy-yet-not-too crispy slice of dough. Simply tossing these two prime ingredients together and hoping for the best won’t cut it. No, the perfect slice of pizza requires something more, something forged from years, perhaps decades of experience, knowing when that dough should be put in the oven, knowing the secrets of creating a fantastic sauce. Mario’s has earned this prestigious title due to all of the above, and so much more. Family owned and operated for more than three decades since their first location in Canarsie, Brooklyn, opening in Massapequa in 1998, Mario’s is crowned The Best on Long Island because voters recognize their dedication to the art that is pizza making. At Mario’s, everything on the menu is made from scratch, and at least one of their secret ingredients is glaringly evident: a whole lotta love goes into each and every slice. You can taste it!
2015: Long Islanders Voted Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Best Pizza on Long Island!
Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Multiple Locations. originalumbertos.com The best pizza on Long Island is a heavily contested category. Long Islanders are not an un-opinionated bunch and we are experts when it comes to pizza. Once again, the top prize goes to Umberto’s of New Hyde Park. Founded by two brothers nearly 50 years ago, Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park has made a name for itself as a Long Island landmark. Known the Island over for their delicious, mouth-watering Sicilian, Grandma, Buffalo Chicken and regular slices, Original Umberto’s never sacrifices quality, no matter what the order!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Best Pizza on Long Island!
1. Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Multiple Locations. originalumbertos.com 2. Little Vincent’s Multiple Locations. 631-423-9620. 3. Grimaldi’s 980 Franklin Ave., Garden City. 516-294-6565. grimaldis.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Best Pizza on Long Island!
1. Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Multiple Locations. www.originalumbertos.com 2. Little Vincent’s Multiple Locations. 631-423-9620. 3. Fattusco’s Gourmet Pizza Pasta and Panini 1019 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport. 631-651-9777. www.fattuscos.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Original Umberto’s in New Hyde Park Best Pizza on Long Island!
1. Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Multiple Locations. www.originalumbertos.com 2. Little Vincent’s Multiple Locations. 631-423-9620. 3. Gino’s Pizzeria and Ristorante of Williston Park 628 Willis Ave., Williston Park. 516-746-2860. www.ginosofwillistonpark.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Best Pizza on Long Island!
1. Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Multiple Locations. www.originalumbertos.com 2. Little Vincent’s Multiple Locations. 631-423-9620 3. Gino’s Pizzeria and Ristorante of Williston Park 628 Willis Ave., Williston Park. 516-746-2860. www.ginosofwillistonpark.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted The Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Best Pizza on Long Island!
1. The Original Umberto’s of New Hyde Park Multiple locations. www.originalumbertos.com 2. Little Vincent’s Pizza Multiple locations. 631-423-9620 3. Gino’s Pizzeria and Ristorante of Williston Park 628 Willis Ave., Williston Park. 516-746-2860.