Bertolozi's Pizzeria — Restaurant in Roswell

Bertolozi's Pizzeria is a lovely little pizza establishment in the greater food hall known as the Roswell Junction, located at 340 S Atlanta St, Roswell, GA. The entire hall is a lovely surprise. Upon walking into this spacious building, you are greeted by a large, cheery space offering several dining options. One of them is Bertolozi's Pizzeria.

I will say that, since moving down to Georgia a few years ago from the Northeast (Boston/New York), I haven't been impressed with the pizza. Yeah, small gripe, I know. But sometimes it gets to me when I'm in the mood for something good in that area of cuisine. In my travels across the United States, this one food changes so much in quality and character. This might be a regional sort of snobbery I hold, but little compares to the pizza of, say, the original Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, opened in 1925 in New Haven, Connecticut. Other places like Town Spa (Stoughton, MA), Poopsie's (Marshfield, MA), and Scarr's Pizza (New York) offer excellent examples, too. There are others, but that's off the top of my head.

So when I tried Bertolozi's Pizzeria in the early afternoon for lunch, I wasn't expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pizza is very tasty and thin--just like a New York-style pizza. They sport a "cracker crust" style to these pies that makes them delicious and texturally satisfying. The sauce is excellent, as are the other ingredients. Art is being created here, not just lunch or dinner! The guys are great, too. And I'm happy to say that I finally found a pizza worth going for here in...

About $20 for that. 😳 Glasses for scale. I read something about this being Chicago-style "cracker" pizza. It's not (I grew up in Chicago). It's much, much thinner and stiffer. It's thinner than a tortilla! And the sauce is EXTREMELY sweet. It's sort of a weird, burned dessert pizza. But the fellow who took my order was super nice. 👍 As far as atmosphere is concerned, the indoor eating area was hot, stuffy, and there were a lot of flies. Not the fault of the restaurant, but be prepared! Bring a fly swatter. 😁 EDIT: I noticed that the owner's oddly passive aggressive reply failed to address the elephant headline in the room: charging $20 for what amounts to a slice of pizza. 🤔 And no, I didn't eat the whole thing. I skipped the more severely burned bits. But since "the whole pizza" amounts to a single $20 slice, it wasn't that hard! After the first few bites I had considered not proceeding given how hard and overly sweet it was. But having paid $20 for THAT, I didn't want to waste it. 😉 As for its authenticy, my mom was a bartender in Chicago. During the summer when we were kids, my brother and I ate lunch at the bar which often included this type of pizza. It's not the same, and that includes the crazy price (even adjusted...

If you’re on the hunt for true Chicago cracker-thin pizza in the Atlanta area, look no further—this place is the real deal! As someone who appreciates a perfect balance of crispy, airy, and just-the-right-amount-of-chewy crust, I was blown away by how spot-on their execution is.

The crust is ultra-thin, shatteringly crisp, and beautifully golden, just like the best tavern-style pizzas in Chicago. The toppings are generous but don’t overwhelm the crust, and the cheese has that perfect pull with just a little caramelized edge action. And let’s talk about the square-cut slices—because we all know that’s the only way to do it right!

Beyond the pizza, the atmosphere of the food hall is warm and welcoming, and the staff clearly take pride in what they do. Whether you’re a Chicago transplant craving a taste of home or just someone who appreciates a well-crafted, old-school pizza, this place delivers. Consider...