The Roma Pizza Place — Restaurant in Highspire

I thought I would try this place again since the management changed. It was not good under previous management. Unfortunately, they are still not ready for prime time yet, in my opinion. I regularly visit and re-visit local pizza shops in South Central PA looking for the best place for my tastes, realizing that others may have a different taste in mind. I am a fan of the old time NY/ NJ Italian style pizza joints, so that is where I lean. Good luck finding a pizza shop run by Italians around here anymore, though that does not mean the pizza can't be duplicated.

First the good of ROMA pizza. I ordered a large plain pizza only (my usual fare). The price was average. The employees were enthusiastic and nice. All seemed to be from the same family and young. The pizza looked great and the crust was very good. There was no problem ordering or receiving the pie. I do sense potential in this place and hope it succeeds.

Well, that was the positive and that's it. On to the negative. When I first walked into the shop my first impressing was, "is this still under construction?" It looked like the previous owners left it in a mess and it has yet to fully be recovered. I was not 100 percent sure the place would even pass inspection, but surely it did? It was dark and the kitchen was tiny and crowded. I don't think I would have sat there to eat in as it seemed somehow crammed, dark and not in the best shape. It needs brightened up with better colors and lighting with maybe some Italian artwork on the walls or other decorations making it look more like home.

The pizza itself had a strange taste. I can only describe it as "buttery." Maybe some will like that taste but to me it did not fit traditional mom and pop shop pizza. I don't know of course if actual butter is placed on the pizza but that is what the taste reminded me of. It could be the taste inherent in the cheese they are using. In any case it is not your traditional pizza taste you may be expecting. I have tasted worse and I have tasted better in other shops close to this one. I may give it another try later. I do not know how good the sandwiches or other products are so I gave it a 3...

I wish i could of given no stars. I was just in here and was charged 15$ for 4 slices and a can of soda. Wait there is more... I had to wait 45 min for my slices. Yes you read that right 45 min. So im thinking to myself must be good pizza good for this long of wait and i get handed pizza sauce on top of dough. The pizza was not cooked at all. I couldnt even pick it up off the plate it just fell apart and the dough was super gooey. I do not recommend this place to anyone. The whole time i was waiting i was being told a story of how this lonely man was running the place by himself while coworkers in california and not once was there an apology. This place should not even be allowed to be open. If you want pizza you have a better chance of making it yourself because at least youll know its...

Omg! I’ve been looking for a place near me that I love. Look, I am not a fan of Tonys pizza at all. They never wear gloves and are not friendly.

This place appears to be family owned. I love when I go in there and it’s the couple working. They are so clean and friendly. The food is really good but don’t forget the hidden gem in there!

There desserts! Absolutely above all! I hope the family makes them fresh but either way they are sooooo good! Thank you Roma for providing me a place to keep coming back to. If it’s for those huge slices, or fresh subs, or desserts, it worth...