best pizza

[jacka82942]

Papa ginos-nobody's close
greek pizza-in meredith shopping plaza on 104
guiseppes

Wouldn't go back
house of tuscany
pizza factory-main st meredith

never
pizza hut-crust tastes like stale bread

[gravy boat]

Excellent
Corner Deli, Cherry Valley Road near Gunstock -- our new favorite
Salads are huge and very fresh as well

Terrible
Pizza Express, Gilford
Alton Village Pizza, Alton


Used to LOVE Laconia House but haven't been there in a few years. Heard management recently changed. Would be interested to hear how it is these days.

[Paugus Bay Lake Girl]

We recently went to Laconia House of Pizza for take out. The food was excellent and the staff couldn't be more helpful. I asked for extra bread with my greek salad (love those salad pockets) and they didn't charge me extra for it.

I tried to give the guy behind the counter a tip and he wouldn't accept it for takeout.

Great Pizza, good size salads and a well run staff.

[soxie]

Papa Gino's pizza has also always been my favorite-however it seems they shrink a little bit more each time I get one. I don't know about Tuscany's in Center Harbor but the one by the Tamarack (once again) has awesome pizza.

[ishoot308]

Believe it or not, Ellacoya Barn and Grill has the best pizza around. Try it you will not be disapointed!!

Dan

[Lakepilot]

We love the pizza at Prince Spaghetti in Saugus Mass, but the next best in the lakes region is Louis Pizza in Wolfeboro!

[Pineedles]

I love very very very thin crust pizza! Could all of you tell me what the thickness of the pizza that you enjoy is? I would rate pizza with the following simple scale:

1. New York City Pizza- thinnest pizza crust ever seen, particularly around the37th and 8th street area.

2. New Haven Conn- There are some of the greatest pizzerias in the US there. Thin, thin to medium there.

3. Chicago Pizza- This is thick, thick, thick crust and ingredients. Home of the deep dish.

1 is thin
2 is medium
3 is thick

I am not including pizza I have eaten in Pescara Italy because that would be unfair. So, where are Lakes Region NH pizzerias on the thickness scale?

[Whimsey]

I have to 2nd the earlier vote for the EB&G.

[nicole]

Best is Elvio's in Lincoln-unfortunately about a 40 minute drive. I wish they still had one in Weir's Beach. I have tried a few places in Laconia area but did not really care for them-too thick or not great sauce.. Giuseppe's is the best in the Lakes region that we have tasted-ok but not great.

Anyone have suggestions for pizza in the Lakes Region that is like Elvio's?


Thanks-Nicole

[Mr. V]

Waldo Pepper's used to have good pie while at the Weirs.

I read that the pizza ovens are installed in their new location, so I would assume they're baking pizza.

Is it no longer top notch? (it used to be)

[Pineedles]

So is Elvio's a 1,2, or 3? And what is Giuseppe's, 1, 2, or 3?

BTW id you want to say negative 1 (-1) that's OK too.

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

I love very very very thin crust pizza! Could all of you tell me what the thickness of the pizza that you enjoy is? I would rate pizza with the following simple scale:

1. New York City Pizza- thinnest pizza crust ever seen, particularly around the37th and 8th street area.

2. New Haven Conn- There are some of the greatest pizzerias in the US there. Thin, thin to medium there.

3. Chicago Pizza- This is thick, thick, thick crust and ingredients. Home of the deep dish.

1 is thin
2 is medium
3 is thick

I am not including pizza I have eaten in Pescara Italy because that would be unfair. So, where are Lakes Region NH pizzerias on the thickness scale?

I love thin crust pizza also -- my all-time favorite pizza place is Regina's on Thatcher St. in the North End of Boston, I'll drive the hour to get there from home when I really really really need a good pizza fix. Anyway, they have thin crust pizza, with just enough sauce and the cheese seems to "swim" on top of the pizza Second fave is Christy's at Salisbury Beach, great "beach pizza", thin to medium crust, just enough sauce so it doesn't drip on you and medium amount of cheese............... but I'm rambling.

I'd like to add to your request -- ask people to explain why it's the "best"pizza -- not just the thickness (or thinness, if that's a word, lol) of the crust but why they think it's the best - amount/type of sauce? Cheese? How good is it when reheated?

In other words -- come on, folks, qualify your answers!

And I'll start with saying I've also always loved Waldo's for pizza -- at least in the original location -- closest I've ever come to getting "beach pizza" at the Lake. Their crust was relatively thin, the amount of sauce was enough to cover the crust but not drip all over the place, and the cheese mixture was perfect -- great taste, not too thick so that when you took a bite of pizza it didn't fall onto your chin and burn it.............

And now I'm hungry for pizza.

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by Lakepilot

We love the pizza at Prince Spaghetti in Saugus Mass, but the next best in the lakes region is Louis Pizza in Wolfeboro!

We used to go to Prince every other Friday night for pizza...been ages since I have been there, probably close to 30 years. Thanks for the reminder, will have to make a trip back there some day with the family.

[nicole]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

So is Elvio's a 1,2, or 3? And what is Giuseppe's, 1, 2, or 3?

BTW id you want to say negative 1 (-1) that's OK too.

I would say Elvio's is a 2 and Giuseppe's is a 2 as well although thinner than Elvio's. They are thinner than the Pepe's and other CT pizzas that I have eaten but not thin as those really thin NY pies you can get.

Elvio's has the right mix of sauce and cheese and when it comes out and you fold it the right amount of hot oil drips on your plate-yum. Giuseppe's is ok and the sauce is just ok. Plus I can eat Elvio's the next day-cold or heated- and it is great. I don't like Giueseppe's the next day.

The thinnest pizza I have ever had was at a bar called "Pete and Elda's" in Belmar, NJ. Take one piece of paper out of your printer and the crust is still thinner. Great great pizza.

Pineneedles- I also love the CT pizza-Pepe's and Sally's and when we travel in the area will stop and get a pie-or two I know I am supposed to like only one-but I enjoyed both when I had them.

The only time I like thick crust is when it is on an authentic Chicago deep dish. I have tried a few places around here with very thick crust but it is not deep dish.

[Pineedles]

I'm sitting here at my desk in Middletown, Ct and I'm thinking, "How fast can I get to Pepe's and back".

[Redwing]

As a point of interest, New Haven is - believe it or not - the birthplace of American pizza: http://www.yaleherald.com/archive/fr.../p51pizza.html

I also prefer a very thin crusted pizza, and since it is now the lunch hour - and I am a scant 5 minute drive to Wooster Square from my office - I am tempted to brave the cold weather and get a slice of Pepe's pizza!! Yummy!!

[nicole]

Originally Posted by Pineedles

I'm sitting here at my desk in Middletown, Ct and I'm thinking, "How fast can I get to Pepe's and back".

Pineedles and Redwing-Please have a slice-or two or three- for me!!!!

[rrr]

Waterbaby - Did you know there's a Regina's at the Burlington Mall? Might be a bit closer...

[eyenotall777]

It is also made and served @ Polcari's on RT. 1 North in Saugus, Ma and Salem, NH on Rt. 28

[donnamatrix]

I think the best pizza in NH is actually at Flatbread & Company in N. Conway and in Portsmouth. This is thin crust-not thick. And the salads are amazing. I find most of the pizza around here to be soggy, and not very tasty. We live in Moultonboro-near Melvin Village- The Pine Cone Inn has OK pizza. Other than Italy, the best is at the Upper Crust in Boston and in Lexington. There is also a Flatbred in Woburn, MA or Burlington or somewhere near there.

[Seaplane Pilot]

...is right up there with the best of 'em.

[phoenix]

when did Regina's go in the Burlington Mall and where is it. By the way Pizza Bianco in Phoenix has been named twice as best pizza in America A Brooklyn guy but who would have thought it.

[Pineedles]

Originally Posted by donnamatrix

I think the best pizza in NH is actually at Flatbread & Company in N. Conway and in Portsmouth. This is thin crust-not thick. And the salads are amazing. I find most of the pizza around here to be soggy, and not very tasty. We live in Moultonboro-near Melvin Village- The Pine Cone Inn has OK pizza. Other than Italy, the best is at the Upper Crust in Boston and in Lexington. There is also a Flatbred in Woburn, MA or Burlington or somewhere near there.

Donnamatrix,

You had to mention Italy! I went there in 1984 as a wedding present from my father-in-law, who sent us to Pescara. OMG, I don't think anyone who has had American pizza could imaginme how wonderful Italian pizza can be. Pescara in on the Adriatic Sea, and you can't imagine how fresh seafood on a sans tomato pizza tastes. Don't get me wrong, American pizza is great! It is just another taste experience. Let's see 8 hour plane ride 2 hour drive from Rome to Pescara, 1 hour to order and enjoy, 1 hour back to Rome....

[GWC...]

Call me crazy; but fresh off the gas grill is my preference.

1 is thin
2 is medium
3 is thick
4 is extra cheese
5 is mushrooms and peppers

Have it your way...

Hard to beat home made...

Food for thought...

http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Coo...a-Gas-BBQ-3884

[nicole]

Originally Posted by phoenix

when did Regina's go in the Burlington Mall and where is it. By the way Pizza Bianco in Phoenix has been named twice as best pizza in America A Brooklyn guy but who would have thought it.

Regina's has been in the Burlington Mall at least 4 years-as we have been picking up a pie whenever we shop there for at least that long. It is right in the food court which is upstairs and the pizza is yummy! We usually go to the mall once or twice a year and have a slice or two there and bring a pie home.

[donnamatrix]

Pineedles: It's true... American pizza is different!! I guess if you're a fan of the deep dish type (which is not me), American pizza might be okay. But for the most part, eating pizza "out" is not fun. I have a friend who has an outside wood-fired pizza oven... and his pizza his pretty darn good. Whenever they invite us for dinner, he will ask, "what do you want me to serve" and the answer is PIZZA!!

[mad maxx]

Have to agree papa gino's is the best, sal's is good also, and miss goodfellas pizza that was good as well.

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by rrr

Waterbaby - Did you know there's a Regina's at the Burlington Mall? Might be a bit closer...

I did, thank you -- somehow it's just not the same, however. Don't get me wrong, it's still good -- just not "the real thing", lol. I think it's to do with the franchise-type v. the original. And the original has such ambiance!!!!!!!! (Small cramped booths, loud, waitresses shouting -- customers all chatting to each other, gotta love it!)

[Waterbaby]

Originally Posted by eyenotall777

It is also made and served @ Polcari's on RT. 1 North in Saugus, Ma and Salem, NH on Rt. 28

Regina's is owned by the Polcari family, has been since it's inception back in the early 1930s or something like that... didn't there used to be a Polcari's restaurant in the North End?

[dpg]

I'm shocked at how many people have voted for Papa Ginos. One time I made the mistake of stating I liked the Olive Garden and I was almost ran off this forum!

[Glendale Girl]

There is also Polcaris located in Woburn, Ma off exit 36 off rt 93 which is the Montvale exit....Me want Pizza NOW!!!

[dpg]

Originally Posted by Glendale Girl

There is also Polcaris located in Woburn, Ma off exit 36 off rt 93 which is the Montvale exit....Me want Pizza NOW!!!

Oh yeah, that's close to the lakes region.

[GWC...]

Originally Posted by dpg

Oh yeah, that's close to the lakes region.

It's only a few inches, according to Google...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...876953&t=h&z=6

[jkjoshuatree]

Originally Posted by donnamatrix

I think the best pizza in NH is actually at Flatbread & Company in N. Conway and in Portsmouth. This is thin crust-not thick. And the salads are amazing. I find most of the pizza around here to be soggy, and not very tasty. We live in Moultonboro-near Melvin Village- The Pine Cone Inn has OK pizza. Other than Italy, the best is at the Upper Crust in Boston and in Lexington. There is also a Flatbred in Woburn, MA or Burlington or somewhere near there.

I agree DonnaMatrix...I love Flatbread (and our three kids think its the best place in the world). North Conway, Portsmouth, Portland, Bedford (the one near Burlington), Amesbury, and there's also one in Vermont near Sugarloaf.

I've been to all of them except Amesbury. I think Gilford would be a great spot for them to open. They'd certainly have a big enough draw during the summer months, not to mention all the skiers at Gunstock in the winter and the leaf peepers in the fall. The spring might be slow, but then again, Patrick's stays open all year and they do a good business.

My wife has talked to the owners (she's in the commercial real estate restaurant business) and they won't do it. Maybe if we all sign a petition we can get Flatbread on Winni...lol.

On another note, I love Figs in Boston (Charles Street and Main Street in Charlestown...used to be one in Wellesley too). Very thin crust with really unique toppings (calamari, spicy shrimp).

But I also have to agree that Regina's in the North End can't be beat for regular old fashion pizza...great sitting at the bar with a cold beer. And NONE of the other Regina's even come close to the original.

[Lucky2Bhere]

Bingo! Figs and Upper crust are the best. Flatbread is very good but more limited. Locally I like the chicken alfredo at Guiseppe's but we substitute feta for mozzarella. What's Louies famous like in Meredith?

[RLW]

Ya, how about Alton Pizza. They are a tad greasy, but they taste good for the only place that is close by plus they also need some recognition like all the other places and it is located in the Lakes Region.

[Whimsey]

I'll agree with RLW that there is some pretty good pizza here, although it will never be mistaken for traditional Italian pizza. Nieces and Nephews like it so it's pretty frequent fare.

[Boston Fireguy]

Used to go to the Prince on Southern Artery in Quincy for the pizza.
Next to 7E's, remember?
Guisseppe's pizza is long on quantity but the cheese is a little short on flavor.
Just to muddy the water a little: who makes a good Italian pizza, as opposed to the greek style pizza? The Brooklyn Pizza place that was on Lakeside Ave. across from the Boardwalk made a nice Italan pie.

[VitaBene]

Originally Posted by Boston Fireguy

Used to go to the Prince on Southern Artery in Quincy for the pizza.
Next to 7E's, remember?
Guisseppe's pizza is long on quantity but the cheese is a little short on flavor.
Just to muddy the water a little: who makes a good Italian pizza, as opposed to the greek style pizza? The Brooklyn Pizza place that was on Lakeside Ave. across from the Boardwalk made a nice Italan pie.

I can't recall the name but maybe it is the same place but the window shop across from the Mount in the Weirs has good italian style pizza- surprisingly good based on the touristy location. It is the end shop in the arcade building.

[trfour]

in the Lakes Region, Waldo Peppers, Weirs Beach, Dominos thin crust.

Best Ever, Denneno's in Stoughton Ma. on Pearl Street!

by the case, closed.
Love,
T.

[mcdude]

Originally Posted by RLW

Ya, how about Alton Pizza. They are a tad greasy, but they taste good for the only place that is close by plus they also need some recognition like all the other places and it is located in the Lakes Region.

RLW and Whimsey: Looks like Alton Village Pizza is getting some competition! Opening on Jan. 2 inside the Alton Circle Grocery will be Anthony's Old Style Pizzeria featuring a "slice buffet" ($2.31 per slice plus tax). They are even promising home delivery! They'll also be featuring what they are calling "sicilian style". Best of luck to them!

[Grady223]

Trenton Tomato Pies from De Lorenzo's in Trenton, NJ - the best - if 1 is thin these are .5. I love them with tomatoes (of course) a little fresh mozzerella and a little ricotta. Expect to stand on line for 1/2 to one hour during busy times. Here is a review from a local food critic - oh, by the way, it was the favorite of 2 notable Italians - Sinatra and Pavarotti.

New Haven and New York may be the co-capitals of pizza perfection, but one of the best pizzas to be found anywhere comes from New Jersey - the capital city of Trenton in particular. De Lorenzo Tomato Pies, on Hudson Street, turns out tomato pies (as pizza is called in Trenton) fully the equal of Pepe's and Totonno's, though in a style quite different from the others.

The crust of a De Lorenzo pie is thin, probably thinner than most other pizzas we've had. It's crisp on the bottom and chewy and crisp along the rim, with plenty of blackened bits, and has a flavor and texture that we'd swear comes from wood- or coal-fueled ovens (but in fact they use standard pizza ovens). The cheese is applied sparingly - it's the tomatoes that take center stage here (remember, they are called tomato pies, after all). These are hand-crushed canned tomatoes, sweet and full-flavored, not tomato sauce. It's mesmerizing watching Sam, or his father Gary, prepare pies with both the casual assurance and precision of those who have practiced their craft for years and years. These are the most balanced pizzas around - no ingredient shouts down the others. They are not pies built on gross amounts of cheese or inferior toppings, and you'll find that a large pizza might not be enough for two hungry eaters.

Toppings include the usual assortment, but are unusual in quality (but rest assured this is no boutique pizzeria by any stretch of the imagination). The sausage at DeLo's is locally famous, added to a pizza in sweet, juicy, fennel-flecked chunks, not slices, ground bits or, heaven forbid, those chain-pizza pellets. The spicy pepperoni is hand-sliced to double-nickel thickness, and is lean enough to not ooze grease all over the pie. The meats are thoughtfully placed both below and on top of the other ingredients, resulting in a variety of tastes and textures from the same topping - some soft and juicy, others well-browned and crisp. Peppers are sweet and pickled, not fresh, and are good if that's what you're in the mood for, and mushrooms and onions are fresh. DeLorenzo's makes white pies, too, including a lovely white broccoli pie and a surprisingly (because they use canned clams) good white clam pie.

To accompany these stellar pies, there's soda and... well, there's soda (although many people arrive equipped with beer or wine). Don't drink too much of that soda, though, because there's no bathroom, as all DeLo's regulars know. Any normal mealtime, there'll probably be a line of people waiting to get in. They take no reservations, except for Friday lunch (for which reservations are required, and it's the only day they're open for lunch). There are no menus. There's another DeLorenzo's in Trenton, on Hamilton St., owned by a relative, and while some people swear by the quality of their pies, we think those made on Hudson Street are decidedly superior.

De Lorenzo's happens to be our neighborhood pizzeria, and we've been there literally hundreds of times (and Sue even has her picture posted on the wall, between Sinatra and Pavarotti). Even so, we're always aware of just how lucky we are to live so close to this gem!

[gravy boat]

Yum-my! Just finished leftover pizza from last night (meatball and jalapeno) from Corner Deli on Rt. 11A. Still find it the best in Laconia/Gilford area.

[no-engine]

We just had a pizza from Fratello's, via a gift card received.

Was best ever in a long time.

[LongBay]

Yes, Fratello's is good.
To my surprise, the pizza at Heat is very good too.
We also like Giuseppe's pizza...

For those who like Papa Ginno's greasy pizza, you may want to bring your oil can.