Salvatore’s Pizza & Pasta — Restaurant in Rostraver Township

Ohhhh, MY!!! I have a couple of go to places locally for pizza that are top notch. One is a hair better though a 12-minute drive rather than a 4-minute drive but both places have really solid pizza. I have never been disappointed with a pizza that I purchased from either place. Just a bit of background.

Yesterday, I was craving a pizza and, on a whim, decided to do a quick search to see if any other local pizza shop had good reviews that I could try. I was very surprised to see a place that was also only 12 minutes from my house (other direction) that had these off the chart reviews. On top of that, it was supposedly "New York" style. Long ago, 1992-1994, I was stationed on Staten Island so had 2 years of enjoying plenty of outstanding, truly New York pizza. It's been over 30 years, and I may not have been able to adequately describe it because it had been so long ago. But, if someone asked, I'd have likely said, "I would just know it when I tasted it."

I ordered a Sicilian, half pepperoni/mushroom, half sausage/onion. The made fresh daily dough was perfectly on point. Great flavor. The exactly right mouth feel. Chewy, but not too much. Made fresh daily sauce is also delicious and slightly thicker than most pizza sauces. Plenty of cheese but not too much. Toppings were all delicious and complemented rather than overwhelmed the pie. The short description is that this is genuinely authentic New York pizza. I knew it as soon as I tasted it. Best pizza I've had in 30 years, and I travel for my job so have tasted my share of pizza from around the country. This place can compete with anyone. To be fair, so far, I can only vouch for the Sicilian, but I'll be trying the round, thin style very soon.

Final note: The service was just as good as others have described. Fast and oh so friendly. Authentically so. Just a great experience all...

This is an exceptional new york style pizza. It differs from the typical American pizzeria pizza. The crust has an amazing crisp/crumb and chew. But if you think that's good, try one of their subs. If anyone remembers the pizza at C3 mall back in the day, this is very similar in taste, chew, smell. Salvatore's even adds the same herbs on all their pies. But Id say the crust is just a notch above the C3 experience back in the day. This pizza also reheats exceptionally well in a toaster oven. Seriously, it has the best crisp to it when it's been reheated, but even fresh from the store it can't be beat.

It's alarming how good this pizza is honestly. It's a testament to their dough making practices. They have the right hydration, flour and proofing methods.

My only nit would be, their sub prices are a bit high however it's worth noting that a half of a sub is probably equal in weight to that of a full sub elsewhere. We bought a large pizza and a sub for 5 people, we had a small piece of sub left over and several pieces of pizza for lunch the next day. I also dont like any register that offers up a tip menu for take out. I literally have stopped going places that have this because of this. Salvatore's I'll make an exception though, because the pizza cannot be beat.

As long as they remain consistent, which is the #1 important thing a restaurant can do, I cant imagine anyone would disagree this is probably the best pizza in the state of PA and would compete with any NY pizza. Ive had NY pizza at several famous places so...

Salvatore’s Pizza and Pasta: A Hidden Gem Worth the Drive

Nestled in Rostraver, PA, Salvatore’s Pizza and Pasta is the kind of place you hope stays a secret just long enough for you to savor its greatness without a crowd—but honestly, there should be a line out the door for pizza this good.

The owner’s Brooklyn roots shine in every slice. Salvatore’s thin-crust pizza hits all the right notes of authentic New York style: a sauce that’s perfectly tangy and vibrant, just the right kiss of grease to keep things indulgent, and a crust that’s both airy and crisp. The bottom has the ideal amount of char, giving it a subtle smokiness that complements the flavors beautifully. There’s very little flop, so you can fold your slice Brooklyn-style with ease, and each bite is a balance of chewy, crunchy, and utterly satisfying.

The unassuming location outside of Pittsburgh makes Salvatore’s a true hidden gem, but make no mistake—this is destination-worthy pizza. Whether you’re a local or a traveler, one visit will have you coming back again and again.

Authenticity, flavor, and craftsmanship—Salvatore’s has it all. Do yourself a favor and experience it before everyone else discovers the magic. Can’t wait to try their Brooklyn...