Alfonso's Pizzeria

I love this place! Today was my 4th time going and it is my favorite pizza place by far. The couple who runs the shop are adorable, friendly, and really care about your experience. The food was so good. I recommend getting the garlic knots and any of the pizzas are delish! My favorite is the white pizza with spinach. It’s enough for 2 people to enjoy and even have lots of leftovers!!

The best Italian food out there! I’m new to the city and heard about this place and it’s my go to Italian spot. I’m full Italian and grew up on Italian food everyday of my life.. and this food is the best food i ever had in my entire life.

I enjoy my time with my daughter. I ordered a custom pizza that honestly was amazing. Love the plants and the boho style. Definitely be back soon

Perfectly crispy cheesey pizza and AMAZING chicken parmesan subs!! Definitely one of the best chicken parms I've ever had!! The chicken is crispy, flavorful and topped with a tasty marinara sauce. The cheese is beautifully melted over it all. And the bread is crunchy and delicious!! We always stop here when we are in town. And I told my husband to always get me one of these if he finds himself in Tampa! The owners are wonderful people, definitely give this place a try if you're in town!

Really great experience! We arrived about 30 minutes before closing and they were kind to us and let us order take-out. There are nice spots to sit at, and the plant decor is really pretty. We ordered a lot of food (about 5 orders) and it only took 25 minutes. The food was DELICIOUS, and I cannot recommend this place enough, me and my family will definitely be returning.

This was our first time here. The atmosphere was so nice and aesthetic. We were a party of about 12 and they were super quick with our food. We ordered pizza, and the chicken parmigiana with spaghetti. The “small” pizza was basically a large and the chicken parmigiana was amazing. I’ve eaten the chicken parm at other Italian restaurants and they don’t compare to this one. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was so good. I give it an 11/10.

Great pizza and great atmosphere. Love the decorations for Halloween and the pizza was fresh and the workers very attentive. I’ll definitely come back or recommend to anyone visiting in town. Me and my Nephew enjoyed our food and drinks.

Pizza is 11/10. Can't go wrong. Inside is nice with the plants. Feels like a botanical garden in Italy. Still a great spot. Tried the cannoli, wow it was awesome. I never had an authentic one until I went here to eat.

I popped into Alfonso's yesterday super spontaneously. I was very happy to see that they sold pizza by the slice. They heated it up, nice and hot... It was super delicious. Some of the best I've had! I will definitely be back. The service was so friendly and the greenery and the decor filled up. Perfect little visit for me and my belly!!

First thing I noticed when I walked in was all the plant decorations which I loved right away. I went to the counter to order and first thing that was said to me was that they don't have 1 slice pizzas there were no greetings or how can I help you? Which in my opinion was rude. Normally I don't get offended but it's not what you say but how you say it like it's the only thing I can afford off the menu. I came to try wings not pizza. Wings had too much barbecue but they were cooked well.

Great pizza, NY style. Closest thing to pizza up north that you will find in the area.........

Very best cheese and pepperoni pizza I have ever had. And my partner is crazy about the ricotta based white pizza. Amazing NY style pizza in our back yard or front yard

I can't say enough good things about this family owned pizzeria. When living in Tampa, it was our go to place for pies. Now after moving away, it was fantastic to see that they are not only still in the same spot, but offer the same friendly service and delicious food! With such a seemingly endless list of places to get chain pizza, it is wonderful to know that there are mom and pop shops like Alfonso's firing up their pizza ovens for a consistently better slice!

This is my go to Pizza. It reminds me of home. Living in NY the things you remember is the food and places to visit. When I go Alfonso's it take me back to being that little kid getting a slice. The ambiance inside makes you feel like you are in oasis. The service is always phenomenal. They always deserve 5 stars. If you are a regular like me they get to know your name and who you are as a person. They make the experience memorable even if you take your food to go. This is a place you must go to.

If you are reading this, let me tell you that this pizzeria is amazing!!! The staff is super friendly. It is a family owned business, which means they take care of all the little details to make you feel like home. Also, they were all wearing masks and we were socially distanced from everybody else. The food is amazing!! You have to try the garlic knots, is a must! super delicious. The pizza was also great and the desserts were super tasty!! Loved this pizzeria :)

The Basics: Alfonso's is a staple in Tampa. It is the oldest pizza joint in the city! I've been going here for over ten years, it's a nostalgic spot for me, and the quality of the pizza is just as good as it has always been. Things I like: The quality of the pizza here is amazing. It is completely fresh and delicious. It is a little thicker than a typical NY style pizza, but it is still great. The garlic knots are the best I have ever had. They are super flavorful, but not dripping with grease like a lot of garlic knots are elsewhere. The people here are also great. It is a family business and they talk to their customers and really get to know them. Things I didn't like: Nothing, all good things here! The best spot for people looking for amazing pizza in North Tampa!

Probably my favorite pizza spot in Tampa. The spot is conveniently located in a plaza with lots of parking. The staff is small and friendly. The restaurant has lots of plants all around which is unique and beautiful. There is ample seating space that includes benches and traditional tables and chairs. I recommend Alfonso's Pizzeria and I look forward to visiting again.

I grew up on their pizza. One of my favorites anywhere. They have gone SEVERELY downhill and their female manager Brittany is an absolute moron. $21 for a mama Celeste cheese pizza that tasted like an entire container of granulated garlic was dumped on half cooked pizza. When I called to complain I was told "well maybe your tastes have changed...". WTF. Local dogsh@$

I grew up coming to this family owned and operated pizzeria with my family. Unfortunately, they are closed on Sunday AND Monday. But when I want pizza this is where I come. Pizza is fresh and New York style slices are perfectly crisp and NOT soft and floppy that all your toppings fall off. Try the fresh garlic knots! They are huge and have plenty of garlic sauce to roll around in. The marinara sauce is piping hot and so delicious even when getting delivery ! My mom is a huge fan of their subs.

After eating pizza at SO MANY bad places around town, I was a little hesitant of trying this place but DAMN. Best pizza I've had in a very long time. The garlic knots are huge, the garlic sauce is wonderful, I am not a fan of red sauce but I could definitely put it in a bottle and drink it, it's that good. I was expecting the calzone to be small but this thing can feed a hungry family of 10. Got with onions, peppers and bacon and everything was fresh. Now the best thing about the whole thing is the pizza it was FIRE, 5 FIRES!!!! It's a hidden gem, it's in a plaza where the big lots is so nothing too exciting but definitely the place to go. Highly recommend it.

This is in one of those plazas that you just drive by but never go into. The interior is small with a brick wall and brown floors/silver metal chairs. It's clean but looks a little dark,flat, and unappealing. I went for a lunch since it was barely 3 miles from the house. There are 2 lunch specials depending on toppings/pizza slice. one for 6.25 and one for 7.50.Both include a fountain soda. Now there were 2 pizzas on racks , a Sicilian cheese, and a thin white/spinach pie. I ordered the Sicilian (2 slices) and asked if there was pepperoni on it since I couldn't get a close look. He said yes. However, when it came time to pay , my order was $9 bucks. Apparently he thought I asked if i wanted to ADD pepperoni to it which upped the price $1.5 Also it was a bit annoying that the tip option is asked before you complete the transaction on the card reader. Usually most businesses complete the main transaction FIRST, then the tip or ask you to write the tip on the receipt. They give you a plastic cup for the fountain drink and the machine is a Coke centric one. Nothing else to write home. The pizza was decent, but not a revelation.The crust tastes different than many other places. In fact, since I had Jet's sicilian pepperoni just a few weeks ago, I think I like theirs better. Blasphemy, I know to like a chain place over indie , but oh well. Plus, Jets was $5 for exact same meal basically. They should just make the lunch special one uniform price ($8) instead of doing upgrades imo. Overall: Ok, but not a place I'd run back to soon

Great pizza, always on time and always with a smile. People complaining most likely only write one star reviews & can't verbalize their issue... never had any complaints as far as service.

I had lunch today here ... got 3 slices of pepperoni pizza and a fully loaded Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich. Loved the pizzas but sandwich was just "OK". 5 stars for customer service - cleanliness- food temp & promptness. Overall 4 stars because of flavor. I do recommend their pizza of course so perhaps I'll definitely try other menu items more next time. Really enjoyed the atmosphere & TV. Noise level is moderate to normal and this would be a cute first date spot! Can't wait to be back. I'd recommend this place if your in the mood for pizza.

Total dive spot that you have to check out. Most of the staff is young but they churn out the pizza. We sat down for dinner after placing our order. The menu is straight forward and the staff can answer all your questions. They didn't mind our request to get the pizza extra crispy. We got a pepperoni pizza and a greek salad. Both were delicious. They had cartoons on one tv and then a movie playing on the back tv. We got there right before the dinner rush. We ended it with zeppolis everyone should end it with those! they are similar to beignets and my son loved getting the powdered sugar all over us.

Honestly, I expected more from a restaurant that had been in business since '78 (per google, which is how I found the place to try) and had so many good reviews. I hate writing bad reviews for small businesses and I wish I had taken a picture of the pizza, but we threw it away before the thought had even occurred to me. This was perhaps the worst pizza I've had in a LONG time. I love pizza. I make it myself from scratch and we go out for pizza at least 5x a month - making an effort to try a new pizza place at least once a month. We ordered a cheese pizza - our standard everywhere - garlic rolls and coke. The tragedy of the pizza: the cheese was rubbery, oily and somehow over seasoned; the sauce tasted like nothing, not even the flavor of tomatoes really; and the dough was hard but chewy. The rolls seemed under risen, heavy and dry. They had so little flavor I don't think you can actually call them garlic knots...just knots. The best part of the meal was the coke. We ended up just throwing it all away and eating cereal for dinner instead.

This is a very nice pizza place. I was most stunned by the interior; every plant was real and healthy. All my co-workers revere this pizza. They were timely and curious, but because I'm used to New York pizza and it's flavor profile I could only give it three stars. However,if you are from Tampa or are not used to New York style pizza you might like this. It's however not for me. The crust is nice but the cheese and sauce is bland.

Family owned business that we just love!!! Not far from our house!! We have gone to this pizza place for years. One of our family favorites.

Pricey...nice little place but very expensive for what you get. 12" Philly cheese no fries...calzone with sausage...small Greek salad..one beer and one soda...$70! Two other pizza joints within a few miles...go to them first. Food was good, but not $35/plate good.

Best pizza in Florida! Super nice Employees and lots of pretty plants! Definitely will be back :)

I loved this place growing up. But ever since the son took over for his father it has been getting worse and worse. The menu is always shrinking. It now is only open 5 days a week. The place is closed every day from 3pm to 5pm. The dinning space has been reduced by 50 percent and replaced with about 100 potted plants. Don't waste your time or money.

Great pizza great service great ambience love all the plants but the food has been really top notch

Even in the face of adversity they continue to produce a quality meal. We are in a Post Ian state of mind and this family owned business is blessing us with quality food. Their steak sandwich remains the best in town even with limited fresh produce and the lasagna makes the hubby happy. Thanks for all you do! Ps. I wet my plants.

I'm sorry to say that the pizza we ordered yesterday were some of the worst pizza we've had there. I called the owner and told him that they were not good and he said that he sold out his pizza dough that day and had no complaints. We had guests visiting from New England and all 8 of us agreed the pizza was not good. Anyway, the owner was polite and said he was sorry, but didn't offer anything else in the way of compensation. We spent $100.00 for these pies and we were sorry we went there. Lastly, the original owner had a pizza that was awesome. The new owner, which is his son said that he changed the recipes and they're not same as his dads. (what a shame).

The crust of the pizza was good; it had a nice crunch to it. The flavor was lacking. It didn't have much flavor. I got a plain cheese with ricotta. The ricotta was in small dots on the pizza. I also ordered snicker zeppolis. I didn't know what zeppolis were but they're basically baked dough with powdered sugar and chocolate sauce. The restaurant itself was very nice. Lots and lots of potted plants.

I stopped in Alfonzo's just to pick up a couple of pies for my grandson's birthday party. These pies were pre-ordered and paid for in advance by my son. My errand was to "PICK UP" the pies. That's it!!! So I spoke to the owner and he acknowledged me. He was in the middle of decorating a pizza pie with toppings and slid it in the oven. The owner preceded to make another pie as I'm standing there waiting for him to literally hand me the pies. Just as he started making another pie I got the attention of his wife asking her to hand me my pies. The owner and his wife started mouthing me about being a few minutes late and scolding me like child!!! I was patient and respectful at first, seeing he was in the middle of making a pie but when he was done I expected for him to "hand me my pies". Literally turn around grab the pies, hand them to me (like I said, they were prepaid. Well, he started working another pie and t h at is when I asked his wife to hand me the pies. With that. I was confronted by the two of them yel I ING at me saying there are customers waiting for their pies too and I was late!!! NEVER in my life have I ever experience such disrespect and embarrassment !!! The irony here is I was the person that recommended this place to my son. I know restaurants get busy, especially on a Saturday afternoon; but I was patient at first until I felt ignored. Needless to say he finally "handed me the pizzas" !!! Call me crazy, but who in the right mind treat a paying customer the way he did???

This is the pizza I was craving but couldn't remember where it was located. I think it's been here since 1978? and is the oldest pizza place in Tampa. It's off of Florida and Bearss , right off the free highway. Used to go here with my Son. He loved this place. So when I drove by I thought it would be nice to honor him and stop in for memory's sake. I'm so glad I did. I got the pepperoni pizza with extra cheese. Nice thin chewy crusts with real cheese. I think I was talking to one of the owners sons. Whoever it was had a lot of pride in the place, as they should. Will come back for date night. Oh and the vibe with plants, love it. Some fun and rare ones growing all over.

Don't let anybody fool you. This little pizzeria in Tampa has the best pizza outside of NY (and better than some NY pizzerias. FIVE STAR MACHINE, I used to go every Friday night for a large cheese pizza. Now that I don't live in Florida anymore, it's a MUST stop when vacationing. **Pro tip: DONT Pass up the garlic knots A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

So a solid four for this pizzeria if nothing for the positive and pleasant staff. If I had to classify this pizza I would have to choose it as a "starter gourmet" pizza. If you are ready to graduate from "corporate" pizza and experience a mom and pop style better quality pizza than this place is your jumping off point. Certainly not a wood fired pizza or a Neapolitan pizza but better than a chain pizza where the cardboard box it comes in tastes better than the pizza. A small dining area but a nice atmosphere. They claim to have delivery but it is thru outside delivery companies. It's a good place to explore pizza options outside of what most of America considers to be real Pizza.

Update: CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT There's 3 things that bother me: First, some of the guys (including the owner's son) have beards, but they don't have their beards covered. I've found beard hair in my slices and it's disgusting. Second - I've had the guys who prepare the food take $$ from me many times, but they're not wearing protective gloves and/or washing their hands after touching funds. Also disgusting. One more comment: I have witnessed the owner's son's wife being rude or short with people. Look... I get it. Your restaurant, your rules, But understand that what you're saying to most people is the FIRST TIME they've ever heard what you're saying - not the ten thousandth time. Try being a little nicer and more patient. Your beauty turns ugly very quickly. Seriously... It's just a lot easier being nice.

What a great neighborhood pizza joint this is. It was a holiday and I was really craving pizza (not that that's unusual) and all of my usual pizza places were closed (outrageous). Alfonso's came to the rescue! I was actually quite confused when we walked in. I had looked up directions on how to get there on Google Maps, which also had a 360 degree view of the interior. It looked like an old-school 1970's decor in street view yet I was walking into a cool, modern looking restaurant. The man behind the counter explained that they had recently remodeled (that's an understatement). Don't think I'm nuts if you go look it up on Google Maps because they now show the current interior. The old decor made sense because their website says that they've been open since 1978! You don't stay open that long unless you're serving good food. The pizza was solid. New York style is my favorite and we were happy with what we got. I like that you can not only get a small, but a "mini" pizza as well. That's great for solo diners who want more than a slice. I've also enjoyed their mozzarella sticks and chicken parm. I thought that the ravioli just "just okay". I definitely see myself continuing to come back to Alfonso's.

they don't adv on their website that they take a 2 hour break during the work day... LOL WHAT A JOKE

We sampled everything from garlic knots to meatball subs, lasagna, and pizza. Excellent family run establishment. Highly recommend and we will be back!!

Alfonso's Pizzeria is a fabulous little New York-style pizza spot located in the strip mall at the intersection of Bearss and Florida in northern Hillsborough County. It would be easy to sail right past this shopping mall as you zip across Bearss from Carrollwood towards the USF area, but it would truly be a shame to bypass this pizzeria. Alfonso was born in Sicily, and moved to New York in the 70's where he opened a pizza shop in Manhattan. Years later he brought his recipes and his knowledge of making good pizza to Tampa. Alfonso's Pizzeria settled in North Tampa in 1978, and it is still a family-run operation. The youngest son, Marco works closely with his dad in the business, and the recipes are a family kept secret and they have always used high quality ingredients. I stopped in on a recent evening, and was originally planning to order a pie and take it home. But instead I started chatting with Marco, and sat down to enjoy a couple of slices before having them box up the remainder to bring home for later. I ordered a large pepperoni, meatball, and onion pizza, and then watched as they hand-tossed the dough, ladled on the sauce, added the cheese and toppings, and finally slid the pie into their pizza ovens. The result was a truly delicious pizza with a light and chewy dough, perfectly cooked, and ready for my happy tummy. Alfonso's is a great little spot, slightly hidden away, and best known by the locals. My advice is to seek out Alfonso's and become a regular. You won't be disappointed!

I've been going to this place for 20 years. Since the son took over service is lousy! He and his wife seem to barely manage and calling ahead will result in a wait anyway. If the pizza were better, I would likely stay a customer. There is better pizza across the street ! My recommendation is keep the owners in the back prepping and leave the service to someone else

Grew up in NY, live in CO now and visiting family in Tampa. Found Alfonso's on Yelp; BEST NY pizza I have had outside of NY in quite some time!!

We were staying nearby at an Airbnb and craving pizza so I googled near by restaurants and this one seemed the closest to us with the best reviews. Place was cute and clean inside but the food was extremely questionable!!! Firstly how can you mess up a pizza?? I've always felt even a bad pizza is edible but not this one!! We ordered a large with sausage, onion and green pepper. The sauce was absolutely tasteless!! Cheese totally bland (which was in excess) and you'd think with some onion and green pepper on it you might have some flavor?? None whatsoever!! This was the worst pizza I've ever NOT eaten!! Don't know if it's just cheap bad ingredients or what but sadly when we got home after a bite or two it went right in the trash. Thank goodness we ordered spaghetti and meatballs for backup, but just like the pizza it was like eating nothing yet the only thing we could taste was a metallic taste...? maybe the sauce had been in a can too long?? Who knows but a large pizza and an order of spaghetti was over $50. Hate leaving bad reviews but I don't know how they stay in business??

30 minute wait on a random Wednesday with not a single soul in the restaurant. Obviously they do not expect to get any drive up business.

Love it. Don't mind my dad when we dine there. He is 85 yr old guy Vinny. He embarrassing me asking Alfonso's son. If he meant a remark about me. U enjoy going there alone. Needless to say. My Delicious.

This place has been around forever and when the dad worked there it was good. Since the son and his rude wife have taken over, well, it's gone to shit! 1st The guys making the food have beards and messy hair, gross! No wonder why the table next to us found hair in the food. They dont wash there hands after they touch money, yuck!!! 2nd No one could care less when you walk in the door. They didn't say hello or anything. I stood at the counter and had to tell them I was ready. I guess whatever they were talking about was more important. 3rd The sons wife is so rude. She seems so annoyed that we were asking her questions. I hadn't been there in a while so I wasn't sure how it worked, she seemed annoyed with that. 4th The pizza... the crust taste like cardboard, the sauce seems raw and uncooked. 5th The Price for an 18 supreme is $25 seriously?!? With the prices being so high you would think they wouldn't be trying to cut corners and use cheap ingredients but really seems like they are. It was never like that before. I was very disappointed and should of just stuck with my normal pizza spot across the street (NY Times Square)

Thought I would try a different place. Well I get home and found a roach in my pizza box. There was no way this came from anyplace else but the store. The pizza sat in our lap on the ride home and there are not bugs at the house. I tried to call and ask the store to make it right but they refused to do anything and put the blame on me. That is very poor customer service. And to top it off the pizza wasn't that great it was just ok.

This place was exactly what I needed! Thin crispy pizza, made with pride and a little bit of love. I arrived just before closing, however they still let me order and eat even though they closed up. I was in town for a funeral and drove five hours in the rain, so a little bit of comfort food was exactly what I needed. Good wine also. Friendly service. This is pizza, the old-fashioned way. Owner and his fiancé, and staff all work hard and make a great team. Thank you for the perfect dinner. Not a spec of left-overs, it was too good not to finish.

This is a family owned establishment with two brothers running it along with a son. Alfonso's is by far the best NY style pizza you can get in Tampa. They use the highest quality ingredients and their sauce is incredible. Try a standard cheese pie or reward yourself with either a pepperoni or sausage. They've got a ton of other things you can get like calzones, salads, sandwiches, etc. Everything here is great down to the ambiance of the place. Wood paneling, old landscape pictures, portraits of wild horses, and of course the awesome mural on the window of a cook with a gigantic hat. Definitely hit up Alfonso's if you are in the area(or just go there anyway). This is the pizza I grew up on. Those who eat there already realize how spoiled that makes me. I would say it just set my standards high!

It may seem like a hole in the wall, but they make good pizza. The reasons why I like Alfonso's Pizza... 1. The owners are friendly. 2. They sell authentic NY pizza. 3. They sell by the slice. 4. It's close to where I live.

WAIT YOUR TURN I like their pizza, their attitude(s)...not. We drove from Temple Terrace during rush hour for an Italian sub and pizza fix after work on a Friday, going through tons of traffic. So they are busy when we get there, OK. I wait in line to order our food to eat in, there at the restaurant. Everybody else is picking up take-out orders. We are planning to order a mini pizza and a cold sub to eat before we go on out for the evening. It's my turn now, I step up to the counter. "I want to order for here"...I would like a mini pizza..." Counter woman yells to the pizza man--"Honey, are you doing minis now?" Pizza man says, "yes, but it will be around forty minutes". Counter woman says to me "OK, it will be around 40-45 minutes; we are really busy with the other orders..." I just give her an incredulous look, and think about it for a few seconds. Very calmly handed her back the menu and said "we'll go somewhere else to eat, thanks." And we walked out. I was really amazed that they would not make us any food to eat there before they felt they had to go through all of their take-out orders! REALLY?! To not slap a mini 10-inch pepperoni pizza together and assemble a cold meat sub for customers who want to eat it there-- a few minutes to prepare and then a little more time for the pizza t bake in the oven. Nope, they have to wait 45 minutes. No way to run a business. I realize that they don't need the business, they are busy enough. But they just lost a regular customer for all time. Too bad for me, I guess. Upshot is that we went across Bearss Ave to NY Times Square Pizza and had our planned meal; although I had a calzone instead oaf a mini pizza, since they don't offer that. What a pleasant experience, and that evening that pizza place gained some regular customers. The food was delicious, and the dining room was pleasant (nothing fancy--utilitarian). Even though they were busy with calls and take-outs, our order was placed, prepared and cooked for us as eat-in diners like any other restaurant. The manager, Lauren, was very pleasant and chatted with us for a few minutes as we ate. Nice! So,if you are reading this review, you can make up your own mind... Wait your turn, *or* be welcomed a valued customers...

My mom and I were out doing some shopping and noticed the sign pizza by the slice. So we stopped in for a bite! This gem of a pizza place was unexpected. The slice was deliciously cheesy with a crisp crust. Enjoyed the relaxing seating and talked with the owner while we ate. Word of mouth is the old school way so I'm leaving this review spreading the news to please try this little slice of heaven family owned pizzeria.

We saw them on Fox News as a great place to eat. So we went to check them out. Big lot for parking. We went in and greeted right away and given suggestions. So we got the lasagna and chicken Parmesan with spaghetti. It was so good. We got the house pizza to take home. I got up this morning and there was only 2 pieces left. Yummy

I am never disappointed with the quality of food coming from Alfonso's. It is always perfectly made and always exactly what I order. If I am ever in the area, they are a must stop!!!!