Best Pizza on Cape Cod?

[capecodguy]

ok...I'm aware of Sweet Tomatoes in Sandwich and Showtime in Dennis which are the best that I can find, although very different pies. Is there a hidden gem or holy grail I'm missing? Prefer MidCape or upper Cape areas. Thanks for any replies!

[lm]

I like the pizza at the Binnacle in Orleans. Carmines in Chatham is good too...

[Ann]

Tried George's in Harwich, it was pretty good

[Lobster Boy]

My kids (and the adults here) love Zoe's in Mashpee Commons.

[winedude]

There's Paul's, in Falmouth, for famous "bar-style" pizzas, and Spiritus, in P-Town, for thin crust. There's also a Sweet Tomatoes in E. Falmouth.

[billy]

Somebody down below already mentioned it, but I consider George's in Harwich Port an excellent pizza that should not be missed. I've been eating pizza all around the country (and abroad) for years, but when I get back to Harwich I always find George's to be among the best. Even snooty guests from so-called "pizza capitols" find it great. It's not a NY, New Haven, Chicago or Old Forge (PA) pie, but it is delicious. You oughtta try it.

[Puttyj]

I dunno, it sure tastes like standard Greek pizza to me.

[capecodguy]

I agree...seems like any "dime-a-dozen" greek pizza to me as well.

[Ann P.]

Ya, it's typical Greek Style Pizza and I love it..every time I am back on Cape Cod I head there...the best.

[billy]

I had just about decided to let this thread pass into the archives without saying more, but since there is still some activity on the topic, I am moved to weigh in again.

There is no arguing with people's tastes. Some like one thing, others another. Pizza is a perfect case in point, and, reading the various Chowhound boards, the prejudices people have about what the perfect pizza is become obvious.

The original poster asked about where the best pizza on Cape Cod could be found. the poster did not ask for the best "New York style", best "New Haven style" or best "Chicago style."

One poster, in a somewhat disparaging tone, dismissed an earlier suggestion as "ordinary Greek Style". Setting aside what makes it Greek (prepared by people whose forbears came from Greece?), I submit that virtually all pizza we can get easily in the U.S. these days is American in execution. Many visitors to Italy are shocked to find that the pizza there is nothing like "real" pizza back home.

Three respondents in this thread mentioned George's in Harwich Port. Maybe that's "Greek-style", but if what the chains like Dominos and Pizza Hut sell is "Italian style", I'll take it any time. To me the proof is in the eating, and, if the crust and sauce are freshly made on the premises, I am willing to give it a shot. I am not enough of a purist to insist that the style of how it's prepared (on a greased pan in an oven or directly on the oven floor itself) is the determining factor of what constitutes a delicious pie. To my admittedly aging tongue, George's is worth tasting.

Sorry for the long post.

[CapeCodGuy]

I 100% take back my "dime-a-dozen" Greek pizza comment. Just got back from Georges and shared a large sausage and onion with the DW. Yes, it's "Greek-style" pan pizza, and yes, it's excellent and delicious. Nice crunchy and chewy crust, nice quality cheese and toppings with a flavorful crust. Plus, with a large two topping costing around $13 it qualifies as a bargain. One can do much worse than George's on the Cape, or anywhere else for that matter.

[jillian]

Thanks, PizzaLover, but you've missed the Cape by a couple of hundred miles. Not sure Big Daddy's would deliver here! :)

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Big Daddy's
RR 1, Wells, ME 04090

[Afar]

I think pizzaloveer is referring to Big Daddy's Pizza, Route 28, Cotuit. See link:
http://bigdaddyscapecod.com/default.aspx

[CapeCodGuy]

Yes, but is it any good? Have you tried it? (I'm always a bit cautious about a person with a single only post)

[Afar]

Haha, point well made; and, of course, you are right. No have not tried it. All I have ever bought in the place is a losing lotto ticket.

[CapeCodGuy]

You know what they say about the lottery? It's just a tax for those that suck at math!

[cape year rounder]

OK here's a very very hidden gem, happens to be near big daddy's in cotuit -- The Cotuit General Store on Main St. -- good place to pick up a pizza if you are in the neighborhood for a Kettleers game. Crust not as thin as sweet tomatoes; it has a nice char. Sauce is good, lots of herbs. Toppings lean towards the sophisticated.

Along Rte 28, I'd probably pick pizza wave (marstons Mills) or pizza prima (mashpee, next to polar cave) ahead of big daddy's, and that one ahead of pizza 1 subs 2 (osterville). all of those are very basic neighborhood pizzerias. Big Daddy's, when it was called Pepper's Pantry, was famous for sandwiches at lunch time -- jammed with landscaper trucks -- not sure if that's still true.

[Afar]

Pepper's trade seems to have held solid at Daddy's. The General Store has gone through a variety or food presentations or iterations over the past two decades yet never disappoints. Always a great little store. Frequently carrying home made products from locals. The cycle of operations is always interesting and I'll bet your right about the pizza. I'll visit soon and get a pizza.

[Afar]

Finally made it to The Cotuit General Store. What a lovely place! I had not visited for over a year. However, pizza is made on Thursday, Friday & Saturday only. Beginning in the Spring - every day. They have a big display of Everything Cranberry the wonderful cookies, bread, short cake, trail mix, etc. of Karen Esposito at www.everythingcranberry.com. Far and away the best cranberry cookie anywhere. Bell& Evans whole chicken, scones and breads, and quick dinner foods. Thanks cyr for getting me through the door again. Loved it.

[Afar]

Thank you cyr! The pizza at the Cotuit Fresh Market (The Cotuit General Store) is terrific. We finally indulged tonight in a large green pepper, mushroom, onion, olive and fresh sliced tomato. It was delicious. Everything we want about a pizza to be great was indeed great. They make large and small and took twenty minutes to have it ready. We will return again soon. We thought it was better then Paul's or Sweet Tomatoes Falmouth, Wicked or Zoe's Mashpee or Palio Hyannis. Paul's & Palio are good but CFM is tops. Yup, "a very hidden gem".

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Sweet Tomatoes
421 E Falmouth Hwy, East Falmouth, MA 02536

[joth68]

Onset is technically off cape but ifyou are willing to make the trip, Marc Anthony's has fantastic pizza.

[CapeCodGuy]

Agreed. The crust is terrific and cheese quality quite high, but the sauce is very bland and unappetizing.

[Afar]

Well, it took a while but finally did happen: pizza to Palio Pizzeria, Main Street, Hyannis. You recommended Palio to me some time ago and I hope I get back soon. Simply outstanding for a thin crust presentation. We had veggie: green pepper, mushroom, & onion. The pie is not ladled with tons of tomato sauce, which is important to me. As you know it was kinda cold today. We made the mistake of sitting at a booth next to a large window at the street-side. After the first piping hot yummy slice, the pie went cold - our mistake for not sitting at a table closer to the ovens. Cold or hot - loved it.

[irvnasty]

Marc Anthony's is definitely the best pizza I've had anywhere in the vicinity of the Cape. If you want something on-Cape, the Chapoquoit Grill on 28A in Falmouth has great thin-crust, brick-oven gourmet pizza. It's not very filling, so grab a couple for take out.

[NJ food dude]

We tried Joey's Paradise Pizza in West Dennis this summer and thought it was pretty good by this die hard Italian's standards (it wasn't much on ambience but it may be worth the try )

[phelana]

Agreed NJ on Joey's...when we want pizza we still drive down to George's in Harwichport. Had Toly's in S. Yarmouth in Nov. YUCK

[CapeCodGuy]

Funny, happened to see a list of the 10 BEST pizza places on Cape on CapeCodOnLine, and Toly's was one of the 10 "best". I knew the list was bogus when Amari's was also mentioned. People must love prepackaged Boboli crusts I guess! On the bright side, Georges was a deserving mention.

[phelana]

On Tue. Ardeo has two for one and their greek pizza is pretty good..had a bad experience Tue. when I picked up a Fatouche Salad and Baba Ganoush. the salad had no pita chips which is essential in Fatouche and the Baba Ganoush fermented. I called and was on hold 10 min. whilst the manager checked out if my claim was true. He offered a refund which I will take if I go back anytime soon. It was a 4 30 PM take out not the height of their busy hour. Not acceptable.

[jkogut]

We love Red Barn in Eastham.

[fostfam]

we LOVE the Red Barn in Eastham!!!

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Red Barn
292 Wilton Rd, Westport, CT 06880

[roadmoose]

The original (long-ago) post asked if there was a hidden gem of a pizza restaurant on the Cape. Not passable, edible, likable nor merely acceptable, something special. Baked dough, cheese and tomato sauce is a naturally tasty thing - but is there a hidden gem out there? A really good pizza place like many can find in New Haven or Boston or New York?

I am not aware of even one. Please tell me what I do not know.
If not, how come there isn't?

[phelana]

there are different kinds of pizza on Cape Cod. My favs are Hilltop in Orleans and George's in Harwichport. George's is Greek style. Ardeo's has a nice Greek pizza and has two for one on Tue. Paoli's in Hyannis is good too..

[surlyfoodlover]

Ok here's the real hidden gem, perhaps a bit too far outer cape for many of you; Savory on Route 6 in Truro. Dough is thin and crisp, with a chew, not a cracker. Sauce is the right balance of chunky smooth with seasoning (a real surprise on the Cape!) and all the topping are fresh. Pizza cooked by the fire in full view. Nothing fancy, just real good! Best on the Cape imho. Although, Ive been wanting to try that new place past Mashpee Commons, Wicked...

[mcb70]

We love Savory. The dough is great and the toppings are yummy. Friendly people. The salads are fresh. It is a great change of pace from typical Cape fare. The ice cream is also great.

[Berheenia]

Finally got a pizza from Savory/Sweet Escapes and it tastes as good as it looks. Reminds me of Narragansett pizza of my youth.

[FussyB]

Another vote here for Savory. NB: cash only!

[sr44]

Has anyone tried Zia Pizzeria in East Orleans? The crust is thin and chewy. I had a slice or white pizza with goat cheese, fig jam and prosciutto last week that was very satisfying. There's a wide variety of more normal toppings to choose from as well. I was a little concerned that ordering a slice would produce one that was either soggy or hard as a rock, but it was neither.

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Zia Pizzeria
210 Main St, East Orleans, MA 02643

[katieblint]

What about Spiritus Pizza on Commercial Street in P-town? It reminds me of Pepys in New Haven, but more of a take-out situation. However, sitting on the curb eating a slice still remains a heavenly memory...

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Spiritus Pizza
190 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657

[capeali]

You guys have to find this guy who travels around with a wood fired oven to farmers markets and events on the cape. The pizza is awesome thin crust with local ingredients. The name of his business is Pizza Barbone, on his website pizzabarbone.com he has a page of where he'll be. Seriously the best pizza

[CapeCodGuy]

What a terrific chowish tip! Sounds and looks terrific. Thanks for sharing.

[shark_attack]

I just want to mention that Carmine's in Chatham isn't "good" in accordance with any objective standard we might apply...

Like so many mediocre food purveyors and particularly, lousy wine shops on the Cape, I suggest strongly that you buy your wine in New York before your trip, and forget about pizza until you return.

I have a candidate for WORST pizza on the Cape.......It's the other place in Chatham next to Pate's, more of less. It's called New England Pizza.
It's run by VERY old Italians or Greeks who should know better but don't, and the pizza is bad.

It's funny about pizza....You go the the hinterlands, Charlotte NC say, and you find loser New Yorkers trying to sell lousy "pizza" for top dollar and calling it New York style to merely try to make a buck.

They should be arrested:)

And the wineshops are so bad I'd actually rather stay sober, and that's going a ways eh?

[bagelman01]

"I suggest strongly that you buy your wine in New York before your trip"

It's not a good idea to publicly advocate breaking the law. There are restrictions opn bringing alcohol that has not been taxed by the Commonwealth into Massachusetts.................................................

[CapeCodGuy]

LOL...I guess that is why no one would EVER dream of transporting liquor into the state from say, New Hampshire!

[capeali]

Check this article out about mobile wood fired pizza on cape cod. Pizza Barbone has some of the best pizza I've ever tasted.
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbc...

[shark_attack]

" In reality, almost no one follows the law. Most people don’t even know it exists.

As with restrictions against jaywalking and spitting on the sidewalk, the “import’’ law is a statute that police realistically can’t enforce, said Amesbury Police Lieutenant Mark Gagnon.

“I don’t think you’ll probably find a case in the last 25 years anywhere in the Commonwealth where someone has gone to jail for transporting alcohol. I don’t see it,’’ Gagnon said.

“If one of our officers stopped a homeowner here in Amesbury . . . I don’t think anyone would take action other than maybe to tell them there is a law on the books, and to update them and let it go at that.’’

State Police said they focus on drunken drivers and open-container violations, and would cite drivers for breaking the import law only if it was clear they had purchased large quantities of alcohol for commercial use or resale without a license."

[bagelman01]

NOTE:
I did not say one must obey the law, but cautioned about publicly advocating breaking the law.

There's a big difference.

Also, police may not arrest you for importing the alcohol, but if a copy of the police report showing untaxed liqour makes its way to the alcohol control authority, you could get a tax bill and penalty in the mail.

Not all laws are subject to police enforcement only, there is administrative action that can be executed by the regulatory branch of state government.

When one files state income taxes, there is often a box that asks one to declare all purchases made out of state and brought into the state, and pay use tax. Many laugh this off. Saying no is perjury, and if you are subject to a tax audit, and your credit card bills show this type of purchase, you may owe more than tax and penalty, then you could be prosecuted for perjury.

You pays your money and takes your chances, just be aware of the downside risk.....................

See what 3 years of a law school education in Massachusetts can do to someone?

[shark_attack]

Yes I do.

Got back from the trip and all was well, however I do have a point or two to add to some of my earlier restaurant/fast food picks, and I will do so rapid fire style in the interest of time.

First of all, although the Cape Sea Grill in Harwich is an awesomely good gourmet joint, the crowd is so old, so stiff and so well monied that frankly it's not a whole lot of fun being there. Twice this previous week that was my feeling.

Pisces in Chatham is much more casual and fun, but the level of cooking while very high in a craftsman type sense is a few levels below that of the aforementioned yacht club minus boats. Also, when I arrived at Pisces for my 8:15 the other day they offered me 2 choices.... a table directly in front of the then-busy fron door, or an extra half hours wait for a "real" table. Mightily torqued off by 3 straight days of rain and a self-rightous wine buzz, I selected the latter and earned the ire of the entire wait and cook staff, all of whom seemed to know exactly what was happening. Several of them apologized to me later and I wasn't sure why.

For anyone with fond memories of fast food at the Kream and Kone on 28, please please PLEASE never go there. The food sucks so very very much, it's really a shame. Also, the burgers at Cooks in Orleans are much worse than during my previous visit 2 years ago. Spiro is the owner, and he is a good advocate for his own operation, suggesting to customers on line that they "order with confidence" and asserting that the food is of high quality. It is not. Spiro is a good guy though. He has a photo of himself on the wall shaking hands years ago with Ronald Reagan.

Come to think of it, it's interesting how many guys who sell 3 dollar hockey-puck burgers actually have met presidents. Weird country, eh?

Oh and finally, and perhaps most disappointing, my personal fave, Front Street in Ptown really ripped me off I thought. My mom and sis ordered the veal Francese and it was transcendently good at under 20. I stupidly ordered the lobster over linguini special for 32 bucks and I hated it. I also detested the glass of Cote du Rhone of all things that Tinkerbell my waiter suggested. Sorry that's rude but I have to say the guy was a freaking liar. He said tail meat and it was claw meat. He said the wine was good and it was undrinkable.

Very, very disappointing. And btw...It isn't possible, as the waiter told me he was, to be from Texas AND Montana....is it?:)

[foleyd7]

I've tried a good amount of pizza in the cape and more often than not it is a miss rather than a hit for my taste (I like a New Haven or NY style pizza with ONLY mozzerella cheese on top - - - nothing wierd like cheddar).
On a recent trip up I read about 2 places to try: Boxoffice Cafe in Chatham and Mile's Pizza iin Dennis. I didn't get to Boxoffice Cafe, but I did hit Mike's. To date, this is the pizza in the Cape that most reminds me of "take out slices" in NYC. The crust was thin and had a slight crisp to the bottom, the sauce was not pasty, and the cheese was mozzerella.
As a side note, try Mike's oysters as an appetizer; he owns his own oyster beds and serves his own product.

[CapeCodGuy]

foley...where is Mike's Pizza? Dennisport perhaps? The only Mike's I know is on Rte 132 in Hyannis and I doubt you'd be reminded of NY take out slices there. I'd LOVE to find what you describe on the Cape. The closest I can find is Palio's and I'd call it more Napolitan, than NY style.

[foleyd7]

It's on Lower County Road in Dennisport - - - right across the street from the Dog House.
It might help if I quoted the right name: It's Joey's pizza.
The Dog House by the way has some of the best fresh fries I've ever had. Dogs there are OK.
And best part is... both places are just down the street is a Sundae School ice cream.

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Dog House Restaurant
189 Lower County Rd, Dennis Port, MA 02639

[foleyd7]

Here ae a couple of reviews that lead us to it:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/joeys-pizzeri...

[CapeCodGuy]

Funny, I met Mike....er...Joey, when he used to tend bar some at Abbicci's in the off-season. He's a very congenial guy and loved to talk about his pizza joint that he had just opened. I haven't tried it, but I'll be sure to give it go thanks to your report.

[CapeCodGuy]

Shared a pizza at Columbo's on Main in Hyannis today with my DW. TERRIFIC! I mean, really, really, top notch. It was their italian sausage pie with carmelized onions and roasted red papers. Top quality ingredients, a very nice mozz and a crispy thin and slightly charred crust. Very flavorful, perfectly cooked and a reasonable $13 or so. Maybe the best pizza I've had on Cape, and that includes the quite excellent Palio's down the street.

[CapeCodGuy]

Another BIG thumbs up for Colombo's excellent thin crust pizza. Shared another one with the DW, same sausage, carmelized onion, and roasted red pepper as before. This was even better for some reason. The crust is cruchy/chewy and cooked in a brick floor oven. Everything is very well seasoned and oh so flavorful. We split the small at $13.95 but were offered a large, which I didn't know existed as it's not listed on the lunch menu for some reason.

I really think this supplants Palios as the best pizza available on the Cape.

[foleyd7]

Ditto on the vote of Columbo's over Palios for pizza.
The crust is fired nicely.

And at Columbos, give the turkey bolognesse a try. It iis surprisingly very good given the turkery (over beef/pork/veal) basis.

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Columbo's
75 Main St, Danielson, CT 06239

[KazamaSmokers]

The linguica pizza at Paul's Pizza in Falmouth. Best on the Cape.

[CapeCodGuy]

Really? Have you tried everywhere else?

[BeachBum143]

I have tried Zia in Orleans and Palio's in Hyannis. Neither place gave me the "wow factor" I was lseeking. They are both fine, just nothing special. In the name of research ;-) I am going into the trenches again this weekend, in search of the best pizza I can find on the Cape. Based on recommendations I've read here, I'm going to Columbo's in Hyannis, and The Box Office Cafe in Chatham. Will report back my findings.

[CapeCodGuy]

Looking forward to your report. First, to see if you agree with my opinion on Colombo's. Second, to hear your thoughts on Box Office as reviews have been quite mixed.

[chathaminn]

I should say upfront that I am not a big fan of the Cape in general as far as food goes. Once you eliminate fried seafood and tavern menus, there's not much left. And of those, most of it is overpriced tourist traps, serving 3-star meals at 5-star prices. A couple of places that have won my affection: Girardi's Cafe in Yarmouth has solid Italian dishes served in a warm atmosphere that doesn't gouge you with the bill. I'll start a war with this one: I prefer Misaki's in Hyannis over Inaho for sushi. Not to knock Inaho, but I think Misaki's has the more adventurous menu, and I don't feel like the owners are "doing me a favor" by giving me food like I do at Inaho. I've eaten at Columbos (not the pizza), and they do a good job--not amazing, but completely in line with their vibe and their prices. Cape Sea Grill has amazing food, but I will agree with the above review that it is simply way too stuffy. Ocean Edge USED to have a great menu, but they either lost their chef, or the fusion flavors weren't cutting it with the crowd and their menu went back to being ordinary; plus the wait staff can be rude. Mexican food is a joke on Cape--even worse than the pizza situation. But El Guapos in Brewster gives it a fair go and we've been back a couple of times.

I'm not much of a review guy--I think I found this thread when I was searching for the best pizza on Cape myself--kind of desperately I might add. I'm originally from New York, so I'm ridiculously fussy about my pizza. I tried some of the suggestions I saw listed and was completely disappointed. Then I stumbled onto Box Office and was blown away. Felt compelled to share my discovery with other pizza addicts because I feel their pain.

I don't know about dismal reviews or the place being gimmicky or ordinary. Every time we've been there, the food has been stellar, and far from "ordinary". Way beyond what you'd expect from this type of place. They do have a movie theme (they show movies, rent movies; everything's named after a movie), so maybe that's where the gimmick tag is coming from. Doesn't feel gimmicky to me. I kind of like it.

Now I'm curious as to what you'll make of it.

[BeachBum143]

Yesterday afternoon we hit The Box Office Cafe in Chatham for lunch. The menu is fun and we enjoyed perusing the different options. I asked the cashier what pizzas were available (we wanted a slice each and then we planned to try their signature sandwiches). She told us they were in the process of making their latest creation "Lone Star" pizza - so new it's not on the menu yet. We each got a slice and it was delicious. Pizza with small chunks of chicken, crisp bacon and a thin drizzle of ranch dressing across the slice - loads of flavor. The crust was good, but not great. For sandwiches DH got "The Poseidon Adventure" which is a tuna melt with wasabi mustard, dill havarti cheese on Ciabatta, while I had a "Caddyshack" The Club Sub - wafer thin ovengold turkey, lacey swiss, BLT and mayo on a soft sub roll. We both opted for toasted rolls. The food was all very good, and I would not hesitate to order from them again. The food is a huge step above your typical greasy spoon. However, I have to save my highest praise for Columbo's Cafe on Main Street in Hyannis. We stopped in for dinner on Friday night over DH protests that I was "wasting my time trying to find excellent pizza on the Cape." I had to stifle a snicker as he bit into his first bite of the Margarita pizza we ordered. He chewed, swallowed, looked at me and said "I stand corrected. This pizza rivals any place in Boston, even the North End." We dine in the North End fairly frequently. The crust was perfect! That is an extremely rare thing for me to say, but it is true. I do not often find pizza crust of this caliber. Thin crust with a slight crispy crunch, not tough or overly chewy - just perfect. We shared a creme brulee for dessert and it was sublime. The high quality of service and the general ambiance elevates this restaurant to a high degree, and assures we will return here many times.

[chathaminn]

Now I regret having missed the Pizza at Columbos. I'll give them another try next time we're in the neighborhood and report back.

[CapeCodGuy]

BeachBum...I'm glad you agree that Colombo's is worthy of praise. I find much of their food to be of the reasonably good variety.The desserts are excellent. The service is always terrific. And I like the room quite a bit. The pizza, however, is indeed sublime.

chathaminn, your statement regarding Cape Cod cuisine is often heard here, and I understand how some might develpo that opinion, but I really disagree with the criticism. Sure, there are plent of places to avoid. And yes, we have more than our share of fried seafood options and taverns, but there are so many places that don't qualify as either and certainly don't qualify as 3-star places charging 5-star prices. Girardi's is okay, not my fave by far. Villa Roma in Harwichport serves much better fare at the same price point. Ditto Norabella in Dennisport. Higher end Italian like Albertos, Soprano's, and Tomato's are as good as any Italian-American restaurants you will find anywhere. And Osteria la Civetta in Falmouth will get you as authentic Italian cuisine as you can find not only in the North End, but in Tuscany or Firenza itself. For five star dining, I'd put 28 Atlantic and The Regatta aginst anything you'll find in Boston. I'd add Ocean House, Naked Oyster, Lyric, Bleu, Red Pheasant, Chillingsworth, all as worthy choices, and I could go on and on, but as this thread is about pizza, I'll stop there! :-)

[phelana]

Recently had the spinach, tomato and garlic pizza at Sweet Tomatoes in Sandwich. AMAZING as always..love it..

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Sweet Tomatoes
421 E Falmouth Hwy, East Falmouth, MA 02536

[kiki47]

I will have to say I mostly agree with chathaminn regarding Cape Cod dining. It's not that there aren't any great places , just few and far between. By the way CCG glad you finally came around on your opinion of Pain D'avignon.

[wohord]

I had the pleasure to happen upon the Pizza Barbone yesterday morning. He was just setting up at a festival in downtown Falmouth and the curl of smoke from his mobile wood fired oven called me to change my breakfast plans. I ordered a margurite pizza and watched as he rolled out the dough spread the sauce and cheese. He puffed on the fire and sent the pie into the oven. A minute later he presented me with a perfectly cooked pie, bubbling cheese, basil infused steam and a crispy golden crust. Wow. The pizza was delicious. A tip of the cap to the effort and enthusiasm of the chef.

[michelleats]

I haven't tried many of the places mentioned in this thread, but did find Palio Pizzeria to be very good on a recent visit.

few pics here: http://www.girleatscity.com/2011/06/p...

Palio Pizzeria calls its product "Cape Cod thin crust pizza" made with "homemade Neapolitan style dough" and for that, it wins points for truth in advertising: The restaurant doesn't make true Neapolitan pizzas. Their crusts are not chewy enough and they don't have those isolated bubbles of char that are symptomatic of the fiery 905° F heat of a regulation Neapolitan pizza oven. But if Palio's pizzas are not truly Neapolitan, they are pretty darned delicious, nonetheless.

The crust was indeed thin, as advertised, with a little bit of chew. Any thinner and it would have buckled under the strain of fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, and the light schmear of tomato sauce topping the Margherita Pizza (pictured at the top of this post). As it was, the combination was gorgeous, a perfect ratio of crust to topping. (5/5

)

My gluten free Pollo Pesto Pizza with pesto, chicken, fresh garlic and caramelized onions was nearly as good. It's not possible, really, to make a Neapolitan-style gluten free pizza, since you need that gluten to impart the characteristic chew to the crust. But this was actually a fair example of a New York style pizza with its crisp, very thin crust. The pesto and caramelized (actually just browned) onions on the pizza were good; the chicken was bland. (3.5/5)

The only non-excellent component of the meal was the Greek salad, made with romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, kalamata olives, parsley, Greek dressing and in my case, added chicken. The salad wasn't terrible, just humdrum. The meat came as two large pieces of very bland chicken tenders, undersalted and seasoned with dried oregano, but fairly moist. (I think they'd been boiled, first, sprinkled with a tiny bit of salt and oregeno, then grilled.) Romaine was fresh, but cut into overly large pieces. There were only two bits of hard tomato and two slices of cucumber. (2/5)

Other than the excellent pizza and gluten-free options, Palio's other major draws include their dog friendly outdoor seating (a wide space on the side, well shielded from the sun by umbrellas) and wonderful, upbeat servers. Even though you place the order at the counter and seat yourself, wait staff bring out your beverages and food. Our very nice waitress brought our dog water without our asking.

This is a place we'll seek out, again.

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Palio Pizzeria
435 Main St, Hyannis, MA 02601

[sounddog]

We will be staying in Wellfleet, and unfortunately distance is an issue....What are the best pizza places that are in or close to Wellfleet? So far, my list is...Savory, Flying Fish, Adrian, Zia, and Spiritus. Anything closer and/or better?

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Flying Fish Cafe
29 Briar Ln, Wellfleet, MA 02667

[phelana]

Spiritus is the only one I know..did Pearl last night..no pizza on the menu but a good spot for eats..LOVE Mac's Shack too..not sure on pizza...Red Barn in Eastham??

[Rodzilla]

Joey's Pizzeria in Dennisport for me

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Joey's Pizzeria
197 Lower County Rd, Dennis Port, MA 02639

[thos]

Adrian is not really a pizza place. Of those mentioned otherwise, Savory is decent, but not great (I know many will disagree). Red Barn? Surely you jest!

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Red Barn
292 Wilton Rd, Westport, CT 06880

[T.Clark]

This place will be worth watching.
http://m.facebook.com/pages/PIzza-Bar...