The Pizzeria of Bayport — Restaurant in Town of Islip

So we ate outside and the first thing I can say is, Paul, the owner and all the staff are super nice. We had the lunch special which is any hero or any of the sandwiches with a soda for $8. Screaming deal (ends at the end of April, 2021 as of this review). We ordered the meatball hero and the chicken pesto sandwich. This is where it gets really good. Chicken was moist and absolutely delicious with fresh mozzarella, peppers and tomatoes on a scrumptious focaccia bread, toasted to perfection. And let me tell you, if you like meatballs - I must say that the meatballs at The Pizzeria are, dare I say, the best I've ever eaten in any pizzeria! No joke. Listen, when you walk into a pizzeria and the door is held open with a big can of San Marzano tomatoes...you know it's going to be incredible. (((Hey guys at The Pizzeria - do not ever buy a door stopper for the place, use that can. It's a symbol of what's to come for your customers!!!!))) So good. What are you doing reading this still??? Go there now! Oh - and for ANY NAY-SAYERS thinking "what does an Irishman know about Italian food"...I'm half Italian and grew up eating the best true grandma slices of pizza and best meatballs and spaghetti you could eva dream of!...

Chicken cutlet parm. Stromboli — couldn’t be sure it was really chicken… If it was, it was frozen bits of chicken from a bag at Sam’s Club… Beer was good but only one beer available (Perroni) Pepperoni pinwheel was okay — under cooked and a little mushy, but I think that’s typical for pinwheels unless you hit the pinwheel lotto. Went back up to get a slice and she was like what kinda slice? Uh — cheese. “Oh, you mean regular?” Yes. So, she says have a seat and we’ll bring it to you. I’m like — it’s right there — just came out the oven — I don’t want it too hot. “Oh okay. Jimmy, not too hot.” (They gave me one that was sitting there a while not the fresh one). So, I go sit down and hollers out “regular slice!” Shaking my head. I thought you asked me to sit down so you could bring it to me. Awkward experience, overall. Oh, and the beer tap wasn’t working, so she asked for help and the guy comes over and looks and says just give him the money back. I’m like, you can’t get it working? lol They did get it working. Co2 line...

I'll admit I was skeptical when I heard Tony's Pizza in Bayport was under new ownership and the place was being named simply "The Pizzeria". I figured "so long old school classic Long Island Italian goodness". I was wrong. So wrong.

After our first pie from the pizzeria I knew that the old school fresh ingredients tradition lived on. Savory, balanced, not too sweet tomato sauce, thin crust & properly proportioned mozzarella cheese cooked to utter perfection has kept "The Pizzeria" in our families regular take out rotation. The name may be simple, but the food is authentic and exactly what a lifelong Long Islander would expect from a real Italian Pizzeria. Also dont pass on the specialty hero's or delicious pasta dishes, all are top notch flavor wise and served in generous portions.

Top it off with friendly, prompt service & "The Pizzeria" is a welcome addition to our Main Street eateries. Looking forward to enjoying their food for many years to...