Now there’s pizza, and then there’s pizza. Exciting, right? Just when you thought pizza couldn’t get any better on Long Island, it just did with all of the specialty pies out there. And we’re not talking about pizza with just a few toppings thrown on, we’re talking about pizza with the works. Multiple kinds of meats, several different cheeses, stuffed crusts. These are super pizzas. So if you’re feeling extra special, grab a pie of the Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island to share with your family or your friends (or keep it to yourself…we won’t judge you).
2025: Long Islanders Voted PieZano’s of Northport Best Specialty Pizza!
PieZano’s of Northport
395 Fort Salonga Road, Northport
(631) 651-5015 – piezanosofnorthport.com
Piezano’s of Northport specializes in both classic and innovative Italian dishes and pizza, using only top-quality ingredients delivered fresh daily. The restaurant’s specialty pizzas, including penne alla vodka, primavera, chicken parm, fried calamari and eggplant rollatini, offer a delightful taste experience in every slice. Patrons are invited to enjoy a variety of options from their different specialty menus. For those on the go, Piezano’s provides convenient take-out options that can be ordered online or by phone, ensuring meals are hot, fresh and carefully packaged for travel. Additionally, the restaurant offers a full catering menu perfect for any event, featuring traditional catering trays suitable for any group size. Their specialty pies are sure to be a hit for any occasion.
2024: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Specialty Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Grandpa Tony’s Wood Fired Pizza in East Rockaway is famous for their specialty pizzas from pizza alla vodka, smoking goodfellas pizza, pizza bianco, buffalo chicken pizza, baked clam pizza, and quattro formaggi with imported plum tomato sauce and blend of provolone, fontina and pecorino romano. Grandpa Tony’s pizza is hard to beat. In addition to its 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. Special dining events include a Sunday brunch, Sunday pizza night, Wednesday chicken night and of course, a 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 Specialty Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Grandpa Tony’s wouldn’t be Grandpa Tony’s without its signature specialty pizzas. Crowd pleasers include pizza alla vodka and the baked clams pizza. Fans of sausage and peppers should check out the Little Tony or the Smoking Goodfellas, while cheese lovers need to taste the pizza bianca and the quattro formaggi which includes — you guessed it — four cheeses. Grandpa Tony’s has a pie for everyone. The restaurant’s fresh ingredients, generous portions, and enthusiastic service set them apart in the Long Island Italian scene. Grandpa Tony’s menu, which features brunch, lunch, and dinner options, promises a delicious meal at any time of day — just like a true Italian grandparent. Glowing reviews enthuse about family-friendly service and food that is simply out-of-this-world.
2022: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Specialty Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Have you ever heard of a Quatro Fromaggi? Mozzarella, provolone, pecorino Romano, and fontina are the stars. It’s a specialty pizza at Grandpa Tony’s where even the most persnickety foodie will gloat helplessly if asked, “How is it?” The cozy, Italian eatery makes the best wood-fired pizza in town. Pies come out steaming hot and you can barely wait for the smoke to evaporate before biting into yours. The eatery’s namesake slice, Little Tony, is a breeze with cheese you’ll want to devour. This one has roasted peppers cooked in the brick oven, sausage, tomato sauce, and fresh garlic with mozzarella. The 800-degree wood-fired oven produces the best well-done pizzas around.
2021: Long Islanders Voted Grandpa Tony’s Best Specialty Pizza!
Grandpa Tony’s
101 Althouse Ave, East Rockaway
(516) 799-8669 – grandpatonysli.com
Have you ever heard of a Quatro Fromaggi? Mozzarella, provolone, pecorino Romano and fontina are the stars. It’s a specialty pizza at Grandpa Tony’s where even the most persnickety foodie will gloat helplessly if asked, “How is it?” The cozy, Italian eatery makes the best wood-fired pizza in town. Pies come out steaming hot and you can barely wait for the smoke to evaporate before biting into yours. The eatery’s namesake, Little Tony is a breeze with cheese you’ll want to devour. This one has roasted peppers cooked in the brick oven, sausage, tomato sauce, and fresh garlic with mozzarella. The 800-degree wood-fired oven produces the best well-done pizzas around.
2020: Long Islanders Voted Pizzatini Best Specialty Pizza!
Pizzatini
185 Henry St, Hempstead
(516) 280-8226 – pizzatini.com
When it comes to specialty slices, nobody makes a better one than Pizzatini. Aside from the usual favorites like pepperoni served with “pepperoni chips” for added crunch value, meatball and sausage, they serve up a truly superb slice of chicken cutlet, garlic and tomato pizza. The fresh-breaded chicken cutlet, diced tomato, fresh garlic and mozzarella make all the difference. Next time you visit Pizzatini in Hempstead, make sure you pick up a slice for yourself!
2019: Long Islanders Voted Pizzatini – Chicken Cutlet, Garlic and Tomato Best Specialty Pizza!
Pizzatini – Chicken Cutlet, Garlic and Tomato
185 Henry St., Hempstead
(516) 280-8226 – www.pizzatini.com
When it comes to specialty slices, nobody makes a better one than Pizzatini. Aside from the usual favorites like pepperoni, meatball and sausage, they serve up a truly superb slice of chicken cutlet, garlic and tomato pizza. The fresh-breaded chicken cutlet, diced tomato, fresh garlic and mozzarella make all the difference. Next time you visit Pizzatini in Hempstead, make sure you to pick up a slice for yourself!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Saverio’s Pizza Room Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana
929 N. Broadway, Massapequa, N.Y.
(516) 799-0091. saveriospizza.com
For the best wood fired specialty pizza on Long Island, Saverio’s serves up authentic Neapolitan pizza every time. Owner Saverio is a certified pizzaiolo of the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani and all their pizzas are made according to Neapolitan tradition. This modest storefront and extension of A&S Pork Store, is home to mouthwatering pizza. Once you try Saverio’s it will quickly become one of your favorite restaurants! The owners and staff are friendly, and they use quality ingredients, including buffalo-milk mozzarella and San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes imported from Naples. All pizzas are drizzled with 100% Italian extra-virgin olive oil and then baked to perfection.
2017: Long Islanders Voted Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island
Vito’s Ristorante & Pizzeria 91 Forest Ave., Glen Cove. 516-759-1366. vitospizzany.com Although standard, 18-inch and Sicilian pies are great options when looking to have a pizza night with your family or friends, sometimes you may be in the mood for something a little different. Luckily, Vito’s Ristorante and Pizzeria offers a slew of specialty pizzas, so that every time you want to chow down these Italian masterpieces, it will be an entirely new experience. From bruschetta and taco pizzas to chicken alla vodka and chicken parmigiana pizzas, you won’t know where to start!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Fattusco’s Gourmet Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island
Fattusco’s Gourmet 1019 Fort Salonga Rd., Northport. 631-651-9777. fattusco.com With nearly two dozen insanely magnificent specialty pizza pies to choose from–including the savory, self-explanatory General Tso Chicken Pizza and uber-dreamy Nutella Dessert Pizza (yes, slathered in nutella and cannoli cream)—Fattusco’s prides itself on using “only the finest and freshest ingredients” and a healthy dose of imagination. These hybrid beauties redefine everything a solid pizza is or could ever hope to aspire to be.
2015: Long Islanders Voted Gino’s Massapequa – Grandma Slice Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
Gino’s Massapequa – Grandma Slice 5159 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-798-0003. ginostuscany.com Chicken Marsala, baked ziti or lasagna—it’s tough to beat a quality slice of pizza, loaded to the crust with delicious add-ons. Long Island voters are partial to the Grandma slice at Gino’s in Massapequa, for good reason. A square slice made with a sweet, slow-cooked red sauce and oozing with flavor, this Grandma slice is a cut above the rest and one that would make your own Nana proud!
2014: Long Islanders voted Gino’s Massapequa – Grandma Slice in Massapequa Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
1. Gino’s Massapequa – Grandma Slice 5159 Merrick Rd., Massapequa. 516-798-0003. ginostuscany.com 2. Vincent’s Clam Bar – White Pizza with Sausage 179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. vincentsclambar.com 3. Fattusco’s Pizzeria – Balsamic Portabella Mushroom Slice 1019 Fort Salonga Rd., Fort Salonga. 631-651-9777. fattuscos.com
2013: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar’s White Pizza with Sausage in Carle Place Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar – White Pizza with Sausage 179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vincentsclambar.com 2. Eddie’s – Thin Crust Shrimp Pie 2048 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park. 516-354-9780. www.eddiespizzany.com 3. Ciro’s Pizza – Chicken Parmesan Slice Multiple Locations. www.cirosofeastmeadow.com, www.cirospizza
2012: Long Islanders Voted Vincent’s Clam Bar in Carle Place Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
1. Vincent’s Clam Bar—White Pizza with Sausage 179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vinctentsclambar.com 2. Gino’s of Tuscany—Grandma Slice 5159 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-798-0003. www.GinosTuscany.com 3. Mamma Lombardi’s—Brooklyn Slice 400 Furrows Rd., Holbrook. 631-737-0774. www.MammaLombardis.com
2011: Long Islanders Voted Ciro’s Pizza’s Chicken Parmigiana Slice in Smithtown Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
1. Ciro’s Pizza/Chicken Parmigiana Slice 546 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown. 631-724-5745. www.cirospizzany.com 2. Vincent’s Clam Bar/White Clam Pizza Slice 179 Old Country Rd., Carle Place. 516-742-4577. www.vincentsclambar.com 3. Gino’s Tuscany Restaurant & Pizzeria, Massapequa Park/Grandma Slice 5159 Merrick Rd., Massapequa Park. 516-798-0003. www.ginostuscany.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Mamma Lombardi’s in Holbrook Won Best Specialty Pizza on Long Island!
1. Mamma Lombardi’s – Brooklyn Slice 400 Furrows Rd., Holbrook. 631-737-0774. www.mammalombardis.com 2. Branchinelli’s – Special Slice 555 Rte. 111, Hauppauge. 631-724-6663. 3. Porto Fino – Lasagna Slice 3355 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown. 516-579-3400.
