Brian Nagele
East Passyunk has some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia. You’ll find a number of diverse cuisines and plenty of options for your next dinner date, business lunch or family night out. One dish that can be found on many menus is pizza, but choosing the best pizza can be pretty challenging. Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of our top picks for pizza in town.
Whether you need to grab a quick slice or are looking to buy a whole pizza, these spots in East Passyunk are perfect for either. No matter what the occasion is or if you’re craving a specific kind of pizza, you’ll be able to find it here. Keep reading to learn a bit about each spot!
Marra’s
1734 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 463-9249
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Looking for a truly authentic taste? Try out Marra’s. This family-owned Italian restaurant has been operating for over 90 years and was founded by Italy natives. With award-winning pizza, this is a spot you won’t want to miss.
Marra’s serves a wide variety of classic Italian dishes, but the pizza is the star of the show here. We recommend the pizza quattro gusti, pizza parmigiana, or pizza marco pollo. Be sure to grab some cheesecake or a cannoli on your way out!
LaScala’s Birra
1700 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (267) 324-3127
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If you like beer just as much as you like pizza, you’re going to love LaScala’s Birra. This local restaurant serves inventive pizzas and craft beers. Though it opened only three years ago, this spot has not let locals down.
LaScala’s Birra offers red and white pies, so whatever your preference is, you’ll be able to find something delicious. Be sure to try the spinach and artichoke dip pizza, mac and cheese pizza, pear and gruyere pizza, or meatball stuffed crust pizza!
Stogie Joe’s Tavern
1801 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 463-3030
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Hoping to find a casual spot to grab some pizza? Check out Stogie Joe’s Tavern in East Passyunk, Philadelphia. This family-owned restaurant has been operating since 2008 and is all about homemade food. This spot is a cash-only establishment, so be sure to come prepared.
Stogie Joe’s Tavern offers a short and straightforward pizza menu, including a gluten-free option. Try out the white with sausage and broccoli rabe pizza, eggplant, housemade tomato sauce, parm, and basil pizza, or mushroom, asiago, mozzarella, and spinach pizza!
Pizzeria Pesto
1925 S Broad St #2216, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 271-6840
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Another spot with gluten-free options is Pizzeria Pesto. This restaurant serves a wide array of Italian cuisine and is quite popular among locals. Reviewers love the affordable prices and huge slices at this spot.
Serving red, white, and build-your-own pizzas, there’s something for everyone at this spot. We recommend the arugula pizza, rosetta special pizza, grandma’s pie, or upside down tomato pie. Be sure to order some dessert as well like a cannoli or some tiramisu!
Gaby’s Station Pizza
1629 S 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (267) 687-7361
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A fairly new addition to the East Passyunk restaurant scene is Gaby’s Station Pizza. Serving a mix of pizza and Mexican food, this the perfect place to visit when you can’t decide what you want. Locals love that this spot is also open until 4 a.m., so it’s great for when you’re craving pizza late at night.
Gaby’s Station Pizza serves everything from pizza, to burgers, to quesadillas, so whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find something. Be sure to try the burrata white pie, turkey bacon avocado pizza, burrito Mexican pizza, or ranchero Mexican pizza!
Little Sicily Pizza of Phila
1433 W Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Phone: (215) 467-3000
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Looking for a quick place to grab a slice? We recommend Little Sicily Pizza of Phila. This local restaurant has been operating since 1968. With plenty of reviews applauding the pizza and some even saying it’s the best in town, this is a spot you won’t want to miss.
Choose from Sicilian pizzas, gourmet pizzas, and individual slices to find your new favorite at Little Sicily. Try out the Greek pizza, Philly Sicilian pizza, or eggplant pizza. Make sure you order a milkshake before you leave!
Pizza Plus
1846 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Phone: (215) 551-7111
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Another popular spot for pizza in town is Pizza Plus. This restaurant is also a fairly new addition to the array of eateries in East Passyunk. With plenty of reviews about the delicious pizza, there’s no doubt you’ll enjoy this spot.
Pizza Plus’ pizza menu is quite short, but just as delicious. Choose from a personal pizza (9 in.) or hand-tossed pizza (16 in.) They offer a tomato pie, plain cheese, or white pizza, any of which you can add toppings to to customize it to your taste!
Square Pie
801 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 238-0615
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If you like pizza with a thick crust, be sure to check out Square Pie. This locally-owned and chef-operated restaurant serves Brooklyn-style pizza to the community. Square Pie is also a BYOB spot. With plenty of reviews about the great prices, pizzas, and service, it’s no surprise this is a popular spot.
Serving a short but delicious menu of pizza and appetizers, Square Pie is sure to satisfy your cravings. We recommend the mushroom, eggplant, pancetta, or porchetta pizzas. Be sure to bring your favorite wine too!
If one thing is for sure, it’s that East Passyunk is a great spot for delicious pizza. From simple, quick-slice pizzerias to whole pie spots with unique toppings and flavors, there’s no shortage of amazing pies to try here.
Looking for a place to spend the night out with your friends? Check out our favorite bars in East Passyunk in this list.
Which spot will you try first? Let us know! Did we leave a restaurant out of this list? Make sure you leave us a comment and we’ll check it out!
