So my epic quest for New York pizza in the state of Florida continues by testing out a New York pizza place in the Hunter’s Creek area. Hanging around for a couple of years, Slice of N.Y. Pizza has survived the Little Caesars competition across the street with a decent fanbase and constant visitors from the Starbucks closeby. Craving pizza that wasn’t of the usual Little Caesars, I decided to give this place a shot on a random evening. I would do some take out and see how it holds up at home.
I went with the Bianca pizza (ricotta, mozzarella, garlic) and for my brother ordered the barbeque chicken pizza. Last but not least I decided to go with fried ravioli, just to see what fried ravioli tastes like. Two large pizzas, ravioli runs to about $30. The owners of the place are very friendly and while I waited I observed the area a little. The joint has a couple tables here and there and a television tuned in to New York sports. New York pictures can also be seen throughout the area. This spot does all sorts of pizza specials for lunch and dinner, and they usually have some prepared pizza waiting for purchase. The low-key slick ambiance is definitely that of your corner pizzerias in New York City.
After a bit of waiting, I get my food and head home. The pizzas definitely look New York in terms of size and texture. The Bianca pizza was pretty good, but still lacked the New York kick and the toppings had trouble sticking with the pizza. I’ve mentioned this millions of times before, but New York pizza never loses its toppings, no sir. The pizza was fresh don’t get me wrong, but still lacks the NYC touch. The barbeque pizza met a similar fate: good toppings, good flavor, toppings didn’t make it.
As for the fried ravioli, it was nothing more than a crunchy ravioli. It was good, but really could use some alfredo or marinera sauce on top. Now, all of this sounds disappointing, but in actuality its not. You get decent food at decent prices, and it’s not a bad alternative to your usual pizza joints throughout town. But its no New York pizza. Sorry, not quite there.
I went with the Bianca pizza (ricotta, mozzarella, garlic) and for my brother ordered the barbeque chicken pizza. Last but not least I decided to go with fried ravioli, just to see what fried ravioli tastes like. Two large pizzas, ravioli runs to about $30. The owners of the place are very friendly and while I waited I observed the area a little. The joint has a couple tables here and there and a television tuned in to New York sports. New York pictures can also be seen throughout the area. This spot does all sorts of pizza specials for lunch and dinner, and they usually have some prepared pizza waiting for purchase. The low-key slick ambiance is definitely that of your corner pizzerias in New York City.
After a bit of waiting, I get my food and head home. The pizzas definitely look New York in terms of size and texture. The Bianca pizza was pretty good, but still lacked the New York kick and the toppings had trouble sticking with the pizza. I’ve mentioned this millions of times before, but New York pizza never loses its toppings, no sir. The pizza was fresh don’t get me wrong, but still lacks the NYC touch. The barbeque pizza met a similar fate: good toppings, good flavor, toppings didn’t make it.
As for the fried ravioli, it was nothing more than a crunchy ravioli. It was good, but really could use some alfredo or marinera sauce on top. Now, all of this sounds disappointing, but in actuality its not. You get decent food at decent prices, and it’s not a bad alternative to your usual pizza joints throughout town. But its no New York pizza. Sorry, not quite there.
Bottom Line: Slice of NY Pizza is a good pizza place, nothing more, nothing less. While it lacks the popularity factor and the speed of the Little Caesars across the street, it still has enough reason for you to visit every so often if you are craving pizza that in New York-influenced. The prices are good, the food is good, but don’t expect any Northerner to tell you that this is the closest to New York pizza you’ll find down here.
P.S. The closest to New York pizza I’ve found is here.
Final Verdict: Lightly Recommend
Slice of N.Y. Pizza
13851 S John Young Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32837
P.S. The closest to New York pizza I’ve found is here.
Final Verdict: Lightly Recommend
Slice of N.Y. Pizza
13851 S John Young Pkwy
Orlando, FL 32837
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