South Philadelphia is known for its Italian heritage, but good pizzerias aren't limited to just that neighborhood. From Tacconelli's in North Philadelphia to Slice in South Philadelphia, delicious pizza pies can be found throughout the city.
Tacconelli's Pizzeria
Pizza aficionados are quite willing to make the hike to Kensington for a thin-crust, brick-oven pie at Tacconelli's Pizzeria. Although its pies are pricier than those at most pizzerias, the place is so popular that it advises people to call ahead and reserve dough for their orders.
Pietro's Coal Oven Pizza
With two locations in Philadelphia---on South Street and in Rittenhouse Square---Pietro's Coal Oven Pizza offers family-style dining with a diverse menu of Italian favorites. For your pizza, you can choose from a long list of fresh ingredients, including handmade mozzarella.
By George
By George's central location in the Reading Terminal Market is one reason it's popular with the lunchtime crowd. Enjoy a slice straight out of the brick oven, or buy the dough, sauce, cheese and other ingredients it sells and try making a pie at home.
Rustica
When you have the munchies after a night of drinking at the Standard Tap in Philly's Northern Liberties section, head next door to Rustica, a tiny place that's worth the lack of elbow room. Garlic lovers must try the white pie with roasted garlic and tomatoes.
Slice
In South Philadelphia, Slice is a friendly neighborhood BYO that offers what might be the biggest slices of all of the city's pizzerias. The Margherita pies, with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, are definitely worth trying.
Tags: South Philadelphia, Coal Oven, Coal Oven Pizza, Oven Pizza, Philadelphia Slice, Slice South, Slice South Philadelphia
