Troy's Pizzeria — Restaurant in Florida

Troy's Pizzeria- Port St. John, FL- 4 Stars

“Oh, joy,” I thought as I stared at the window on my random name generator, another Pizza joint. But hey, at least it wasn't a franchise! The name in question was that of Troy's Pizzeria in beautiful Port St. John...oh, who am I kidding, it's OTB and I don't like going OTB, alas duty calls.

I truly enjoyed Troy’s Pizzeria and recommend it over and other pizza joint in PSJ.

As I was debating which bridge to use to cross the river, I looked up and I was there (it's not that bad of a drive after all). The tidbit of information that got my curiosity up was the fact that Troy's touted itself as serving “New York Style” pizza. For those not in the know, NY Style pizza is made with a defining overly large hand-tossed crust that is thin except the edge, this allows for the preferred method of ingestion, the New York fold.

Upon entering Troy's Pizzeria I was immediately taken in by how clean the place was. I can get used to this aspect of a post-COVID world as who doesn't like a clean eating establishment? While it was nothing out of the ordinary décor wise, I found it to be a quaint little parlor aptly manned by Amanda. I asked Amanda for one slice of white pizza and one order of their stuffed shells with the proverbial garlic knots and a small side salad.

The salad Amanda soon returned with was chock full of fresh vegetables and crisp, green lettuce. Sadly, the dressing was obviously out of a bucket. The garlic knots were just that, garlic knots. They were cooked properly and tasted fine, but certainly nothing extraordinary here.

Moving on to the slice of white pizza. What I really like here is the crust. I hate overdone crust and this was obviously made to order, cooked properly and was delightfully amusing on the palate. The toppings were fresh, the sauce was tasty and it folded perfectly! Great job, Troy's!! The stuffed shells, while not bad in any way, didn't make the same impression on me as the slice of pie I just scarfed down did. The shells were cooked properly, the sauce was adequate and the rest is, as they say, history.

I must make a disclosure here to my loyal readers. When I am comparing Italian food I rate pizza joints against pizza joints and sit-downs vs. sit-downs. So, for future reference, please don't ask me how a pizza place stacks up against a family-oriented sit-down Italian joint that has the obligatory pizza on the menu.

The Big Boy says, “If you're a transplant, visitor, or local in the mood for some up the coast pizza, Troy's Pizzeria is serving fresh slices of hot New York Style Pizza Pie!” #iamthebigboy...

Restaurant Review: Troy's Pizzeria in Port St. John

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Troy's Pizzeria in Port St. John, and overall, it was a decent experience. Let's delve into the details of my visit.

I ordered the Meat Lovers Sicilian pizza, and the portion size was certainly generous. It was more than enough to satisfy a family of four. The pizza was piled high with a variety of savory meats, providing a hearty and flavorful topping selection. Each bite offered a combination of tasty toppings that meat lovers would appreciate.

However, the flavor of the crust was slightly disappointing. It lacked the robustness and depth that I was hoping for. While it had a good thickness and texture, the crust's taste was a bit bland. I believe a more flavorful crust would have elevated the overall enjoyment of the pizza.

One positive aspect was the underside of the pizza, which had a well-cooked crust. It had a satisfying crunch and a nice thickness, adding a pleasant textural element to each bite. The crust's quality on the underside was a redeeming feature of the pizza.

In terms of food quality, Troy's Pizzeria was satisfactory. While the flavor of the crust could have been improved, the generous portion size and the variety of toppings on the Meat Lovers Sicilian pizza were commendable.

Moving on to the service, I found it to be good. The staff was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. They promptly took our orders, and our food arrived in a timely manner. The waitstaff made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Regarding the atmosphere, Troy's Pizzeria provided a pleasant environment. The restaurant had a cozy and inviting ambiance, making it suitable for a casual family outing or a relaxed meal with friends. It offered a comfortable setting to enjoy a meal and engage in conversation.

In conclusion, Troy's Pizzeria in Port St. John offers a Meat Lovers Sicilian pizza that is plentiful enough for a family of four. While the flavor of the crust was slightly bland, the pizza had a good thickness and a well-cooked underside crust. The overall quality of the food was okay. The service was good, and the atmosphere provided a welcoming environment. If you're seeking a satisfying pizza option in the area, Troy's Pizzeria is worth...

i went in the middle of the day on a sunday so my expectations werent altogether high. there was a group of what i could only describe as regulars playing poker and chatting it up, which was quite pleasant. The cashier was a young lad, friendly but to the point. I walked in and ordered their spaghetti and meatballs to dine in and a calzone with pepperoni and mushrooms to go. spaghetti took close to 20 minutes to come out came with garlic knots that were decent, one of which wasnt baked all the way through. i have my suspicions that the spaghetti was a "unthaw and bake" affair due to it being in a metal pie pan when it was served. I was a bit peckish so I dug in without a second thought. upon refection it could have used more sauce and the meatballs, while impressive, were dried out on the top. very filling but underwhelming as far as taste. As I got up to leave I retrieved my calzone, which i got togo so as to have for lunch the next day. it sat in the fridge overnight and today i took it out to rebake it (325 for 15min) and cut it open. see pictures. the calzones from this place came highly recommended by other locals so i was excited to try them out. I have not had many calzones in my life but they have time and again disappointed me. I thought they should come as a wrapped up pizza; ingredients evenly distributed surrounded by crust. the crust was good, but the ingredients were stacked together and each bite was one thing at a time. not especially appetizing honestly and I do not believe i'll be ordering these two items again. will see about editing on a following visit where i will order their signature pizza and take that for a spin, but honestly i'm not looking forward to it. the spaghetti, side salad, and calzone (no drink) cost $37. i'll keep supporting local businesses, but it is...