Angelo's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Bella Vista
736 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Highlights
Classic & creative sandwiches, fried snacks, breakfast, pizza
Classic & creative sandwiches, fried snacks, breakfast, pizza
"A well-regarded shop that elevates cheesesteaks by pairing top-quality meat with house-baked bread to create a noticeably better bite." - Stephanie Gravalese
"If we played a word association game and someone said “Philly pizza,” Angelo’s would be one of the first places to pop in our heads. The cash-only Bella Vista spot makes thick, square pies that smother layers of cheese beneath tomato sauce. But our favorite pizza here is the simplest: the margherita with sweet sauce and smooth, creamy fior di latte. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"Taking the first bite into an Angelo's cheesesteak feels like stepping off the plane at the beginning of a vacation. All the problems of daily life fade away. What matters now is shredded steak and melted cooper sharp that’s layered into warm, toasty, and crackly seeded rolls. The Bella Vista cash-only spot can get more packed than Walmart on Black Friday, but since they serve the best cheesesteak (and some of the best pizza) in town, it’s always worth the wait. Try calling ahead to place your order. You just might have to call a few times to reach someone. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"It's wild that one cash-only spot in Bella Vista makes the city's best pizzas and cheesesteaks. But that's Angelo's for you. Come when you want the best of both worlds, like their cheesesteak on seeded crackly bread (that they bake in-house), the signature Upside Down pie that buries a layer of cheese beneath mounds of tomato sauce, and a classic margherita with the creamiest fior di latte in the city (just be prepared to wait). People care a lot about cheesesteaks and pizza in this city, and after you eat at Angelo's, you'll understand why. We suggest treating a trip to Angelo’s like an Eagles tailgate—get there super early, dress appropriately for the weather, and bring a relentless mentality." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"There’s plenty of debate about where to eat a cheesesteak, but the point is simple: Eat one. There is no more iconic food in this city than the cheesesteak — the rest of the world calls it a Philly cheesesteak for good reason. In South Philly, Angelo’s version is a showstopper. The key factors are a fresh, locally baked roll; flavorful, if moderately greasy, meat; Cheez Whiz (or American cheese); and optional sauteed onions. Remember that it’s cash-only." - Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
