Benny Marzano's

The slices of pizza (3 tried w/our party: cheese; pepperoni; sausage)-were made with an incredibly thin and flaky crust and when dipped in their specialty sauces, it’s a meal on its own. I just kept eating this huge slice as if I was never going to have another chance! The negative is the lack of circulation/AC and cramped dining spaces, especially when wanting to avoid swarms of bugs in their outdoor seating area. Definitely enjoyed the fresh food and the staff recommendations.

Decent cheese and pepperoni pizza for a great price their limited edition Chipotle Chicken slice is amazing though I highly recommend trying that Chipotle Chicken slice. This Benny’s also has really good hard to find soda from different brands in a lot of flavors. I’ve been eating here for almost 4 years. Benny’s as a whole is amazing after a night out downtown, it’s very popular to eat here especially on weekends

This is the coolest little pizza place in Virginia Tech where they have pepperoni, cheese, Mac bacon, garlic mushroom and sausage pizza each slice is cooked to order and it is delicious. One slice equals about four pieces of pizza. You cannot go wrong check it out.!!!!

Home of The Virginia Slice as big as my forearm! Amazing crust and quality ingredients, pretty fast as well, they only open up in College towns, so the menu is limited to one giant size pizza or slices, a few toppings, and lots of beer/ soda options. As far as I know they are only open in Virginia, but have a ton of spots, don't miss em if you are traveling thru

if i could rate the atmosphere higher i would. they played minecraft music which moved me deeply as i bit into my colossal cheesy delicious pizza. fantastic place. great food.

So flipping good! Highly recommend, a must try if you haven't been here.

This is great late night pizza spot and it’s always busy late at night during the weekends. The pizza is quite good and they’re New York style so it’s pretty fun to eat. The only annoying thing are the big lines during the night time and that it’s really crowded, so it can easily take 30-45 mins to get your food.

We were in the area to do a tour of VA Tech, since my daughter will be attending in the fall. Pros: The pizza slices are huge, so one slice is definitely enough for one person. Eating one slice is the equivalent of eating 2-3 slices of pizza. Cons: The pizza was just ok. It lacked sauce and didn't have enough cheese. Also, the restaurant (if you could even call it that) is small and dirty. I was afraid to set my purse down on anything. My family and I almost turned around when we saw the location, but decided to give it a shot since it is popular among the locals and college students. I personally will not return and would not recommend this place to others. I can see why it is popular with college students and think it is a place my daughter will enjoy, but it was not for me or my husband.

Nice late night pizza joint "for the kids" line around the inside and out the door! Definitely not what we expected, perhaps better at different times of day - crowd not for the faint of heart - be ready for the meab girls to be in front of you

This is the first location of a chain, confusingly with each one being named Benny with some other Italian appellation; Marzano is the name of the San Marzano tomatoes that characterize a high quality pizza. The original Benny's has a very college town vibe and is an easy walk from the campus. Unlike the other location I've visited, the menu is even more limited and they don't offer any veggie slices, so I just stopped in for a cheese slice, which if you're wondering if a slice at this price is worth it, this is one massive slice. It has a floppy crust and a very New York-y flavor mix with a slight herbal tang in the sauce and a hint of brown on the crust. There are only a couple of seats inside this little shack, as well as some picnic tables and other areas to eat outside. It's an easy stop and one that I suspect most people in this area make regularly.

Great pizza. Huge size for the price. Nice crisp crust cooked to perfection. It's not an indoor eating kind of place. There are picnic benches all around with lots of trash cans. Will definitely come back here again for our next visit

This is a review for their spot at Lane Stadium. My son and stood in line for 15 minutes waiting for a slice during the game. No big deal. We also ordered a water and didn't remember until we got back to our seats. My son jogged back and was told since he didn't have a receipt (they never gave or offered one) they couldn't give him the water, they never gave it to us. I would have walked back and addressed this in person but honestly I shouldn't have to. The pepperoni slice was decent but certainly not worth the $13,50 they charge there. I cannot recommend it.

A friend who lives in the Blacksburg area told me this was a must-go before we saw a Virginia Tech basketball game on a Friday night. It's clear this place is a favorite in town and the line was literally out the door when we arrived. Luckily the line moved at an okay speed as people walked out with massive slices (like as large as your head-sized slices) and full pies in boxes almost too wide to make it through the door frame. The flavors are pretty simple, such as cheese, pepperoni, or sausage. They're not trying to reinvent the wheel here. There are picnic benches outside to eat. I can only imagine this is THE late night spot for college kids after being out drinking all evening. I would definitely stop by again.

A little overpriced for a single slice of pizza, but the slice was huge so I guess that makes sense. Overall, it was your typical pizza nothing special besides the size of a slice. The overall vibe was small and kind of chaotic. Lots of ordered happening at once. Not the worst pizza spot. pretty typical.

Classic late night eats. Open very late and always manages to hit with their massive pizza slices. Very reasonable slices as well. Not an every night thing but once in a while to satisfy cravings. Food: Pepperoni, Sausage, Cheese pizzas are all massive and will always fill your stomach. Selection of sodas in the fridge as well. Service: Friendly and fast. Ambiance: very small interior, meant to be taken out and eaten Extra: cheap and affordable for the amount of pizza that you get.

Pizza was meh and the place couldn't be filthier. Pretty sure they took my friends CC and put fraudulent charges on his account.

This place was a surprise. I have been looking for decent pizza since I moved to Virginia. While I can't say this is AMAZING pizza it's a pretty good NY slice and the fact that it's an absolutely ENORMOUS slice is a bonus. The crust is paper thin in the center, it's a wonder it can hold the toppings. The outer edge has a nice crisp and is not too chewy but chewy enough to make a good bite. Dough is ok in flavor, cheese is good and sauce is on the mediocre end for me. The people working are super nice (or at least were the day I was there). This place is just outside of campus so expect a very young crowd. Good place to grab a quick slice when in the area but if it's super busy I don't think I would wait too long for it. Overall, decent slice and fun time.

Giant slices. Open late. Much better quality than I expected for what could have just been a gimmick. Walking distance to the VT campus. A good place to go as a student or to take a prospective student.

Pizza is amazing! Extra large slices larger than your head. The atmosphere is laid back and definitejy has that late night college crowd vibe to it. We have eaten at two different locations and they don't disappoint at all!

Best pizza around Cayden and Tanner were amazing behind the front desk. good teamwork

A Blacksburg classic. If you go there late on a weekend night you can expect a long line out the door. Personally only go there on the weekends after a long night. I recommend adding a side of ranch. Slices are huge.

My daughter says this is the some of the best pizza in Blacksburg. It's good! You can't beat the price for what you get. The slices are NY style huge! They taste pretty good too.

Went on my lunch break the other day. 'Za fresh from the oven--crispy crust, flavorful sauce, gooey cheese. Benny's has never let me down.

I wouldn't go here regularly because the pizza isn't the best but after a night out, this shit hits. The vibes of the place are cool but warning there is always a huge line. Personally I think it's overhyped but not bad.

Best pizza in Blacksburg. Just make sure you have a big enough trunk for the box. B

A really tasty huge slice of pizza. Benny Marzano's is a must stop in Blacksburg and an absolute bonus is that you're mere steps away from the gorgeous Virginia Tech campus. It's very very casual, picnic tables outside, but none of that matters when you have that slice in your hands

Really good Pizza. The size is huge. Most people can only eat one slice. Benny's large equal two normal large pizzas. So when you consider that it is a great value.

Well where do I begin. We happened upon this place. We were at another restaurant the night before and saw this guy carrying a ridiculously sized pizza box. The next night we wanted some pizza to take back to the hotel for myself, wife and teenage son. The first place we went had calzones only. Started walking and found this place. The folks outside had a slice each only. The slice was a 14 inch slice. We ordered an entire pie. They are 28 inches across. You can choose cheese, pepperoni, veggie, sriracha sausage and ham and pineapple. The dough is probably one of my favorites. I asked a friend who has had two kids go to Tech. She said this place is an icon. I would have to agree. This is must for anyone coming to town.

This is a dangerous zone, people tend to make irrational decisions under influence of alcohols. I got knocked out by one single slice of this calorie & carb bomb, but it was 100% worth it.

Pizza is quite solid, service is speedy but obviously it gets quite busy. One of the best places for a late night bite.

I came to check out what all the rave was about. Overall, $4 for a slice of cheese pizza was filling as a lunch. I'm from New York and the pizza here was thinner than it is in NY. The sauce was spot on and you can taste the high quality of the cheese. It was as hot as a sauna in this place. I don't think there's any type of A/C in here. Street parking was a nightmare but if you do find a spot, make sure to bring a quarter for 15 minutes of parking!

The pizza here is EXCELLENT! Best slice around the NRV. The crust is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy and the toppings are very flavorful. The basic slices are always great quality and some of the specialties, like the Tarantino, are a real treat. One oversized slice is a meal by itself. My only complaint with Benny's is that their online order time is never updated based on crowd size or season. No matter when you order for pick-up, it always says it will be a 65-75 minute wait, no matter how busy or slow they might be. That is a little excessive. Still though, it is the best slice around.

Benny's is the famous pizza chain known for its gigantic slices and 28" pies. The Blacksburg location is conveniently located downtown and close to the weekend farmer's market, making it a good option for a quick casual lunch or late-night snack. It's location here is small and unassuming, and simple to keep with the relatively straightforward menu: $4 for a slice of cheese (bigger than my entire upper body), $5 for sausage, pepperoni, and the specialty slice of the month. Cheese is melty, flavorful, and the crust is crisp and fresh. Waiting time can get long at busy hours, so come at an off time or prepared to wait a bit! Definitely worth the extra time.

Look, I'm going to be brutally honest here. This is an extremely middle of the road pizza. There are people claiming in reviews that it is similar to NY style pizza. As someone from that area, not only is that wrong, but it's insulting. It's not close. Quality at Benny's is not always consistent, and I wouldn't categorize the pizza as "great" like many try to. It's one of the better options in this area, but don't come here expecting "great" or "amazing" pizza, it's important to temper your expectations. The quality can be inconsistent enough that there are even points I would categorize it as bad. One note I feel is important to add, as other reviewers don't seem to understand this: Just because a pizza is bigger ABSOLUTELY does not mean it is "NY pizza". Bigger pizza does not just equal good pizza either. If I could give this place 2.5 stars I would, because its not good enough to be 3, but not bad enough to be 2 stars either.

Benny's is great if you want a quick, cheap slice downtown. There's always a veg option as well as plain cheese. I don't like their pizza enough that I'd order it from home. There's nothing remarkable about any of the components, and the pizza is very thin. It's not a great place to eat inside with others. But if you have five bucks and want to grab a very large slice of pizza? Go for it.

I love this pizzeria! Order from here whenever treating my student workers to lunch! They love it and best way to feed 6 students for $36!!!

Throughout my four years at Virginia Tech, no boy had my heart like Benny Marzano did. Food (7/10): Benny's kept it simple with only cheese or pepperoni (they sometimes had random "special" pizza toppings). That being said, what they did, they did WELL. Benny's large slice was perfect for all times of day and night, sober or not. Perfect sauce to cheese ratio and some of the best dough/crust I could ask for. Benny's also offers the best garnishes, like oregano, hot sauce, or (if you like to keep it classic) some parmesan. Atmosphere (6/10): Right off the heart of Main Street, Benny's is in the perfect location (especially if you are trying to grab a slice on your way home from a fun time out on Main Street). Benny's offers simple, but old school wooden high tops and bar type seating inside as well as wooden picnic benches outside. It is casual but very college-campus vibes. Service (6/10): Friendly and helpful. While there isn't much for the cashiers/pizza makers to do to enhance the service, I will say it's also nothing super special. There is often a long line out the door during peak hours and the staff certainly do their best to keep it moving fast.

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this pizza just doesn't taste good. Giant veggie slice with roasted pepper and chopped garlic but probably from a big jar of preserved chopped garlic. Cheap ingredients, maybe? I just expected better with so many stars.

Favorite drunchie. The line gets long already after 1:20ish am but it's totally worth the wait. Huge, tasty, greasy, salty, and cheap slices. They have specials throughout the day but only cheese and pepperoni late at night. Definitely a must. They will need to work on stopping people from cutting the line though. It hasn't been an issue in the 4-5 years while we were students but we were surprised to see it last night (we come back to town 1-2 times a year). Times change.

If your ever out in down town Blacksburg and your hungry Benny's is a great place to grab a quick bite to eat! Now Benny's is well known in Blacksburg for having huge slices, the best part, these slices are not very expensive so it is great as a late night snack. The menu for Benny's has a nice balance of classics and specials. They always sell cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza and sausage pizza. However, every month they come out with two special pizza's which most people don't know about. This month for October 2018 they had mac and cheese pizza, and a chicken bacon ranch pizza. I absolutely love mac and cheese so I had to try it out! Ordering is pretty standard at Benny's you just walk up to the counter and say what you want. The price on the board is tax included, so the mac and cheese pizza came out $5 even. It took a little longer than usual for this pizza, but once it came out I was excited. All of Benny's pizza slices are large, so I already know I was going to be full after 1 slice. As I went in for the bite, it tasted exactly as it sounded. It tasted like you topped pizza off with mac and cheese, but what threw me off was the quality of mac and cheese. It tasted like legitimate mac and cheese I would get at a bbq which was good. The mac and cheese also had some green vegetables (green onion or chives not sure), which provided nice color contrast for the pizza. Overall, you can't really go wrong with Benny's pizza. I know sometimes at night they don't sell their specialty pizza slices, but their classic pizza slices are also very good. The only thing is Benny's pizza crust does not taste very good to me, since it just taste like straight dough. I'm a person who is a fan of crust, just Benny's pizza crust is not my forte. However, the crust is a small portion of the pizza, so you will still get full and enjoy a majority of your pizza.

Great pizza. Huge slices. Go to for late night. If you like New York style pizza this is your place. Small amount of community tables but really this is more of takeout place. There are also some outside picnic tables.

The food is good for late nights when you want a cheap meal, but to be honest, it's dirty here. On two separate occasions I have had a hair baked into my pizza and a lot of times, the cooks aren't wearing gloves. The kitchen doesn't look that clean either, and I think they prioritize speed and don't clean it very often. I used to come here because it's a VT tradition, but it's unappetizing to see them work and I no longer want to eat here.

We stopped here and ordered a pie to go after my son's football camp at VT. This is some of the best pizza I've ever had. HUGE is an understatement. We ordered the sausage and it was delicious. I was only able to eat two slices because they're ginormous. I wouldn't recommend buying a whole pizza unless you have at least 4 people or want to eat on it for a few days though. But if you're in the area I highly recommend. Oh and BTW, David Portnoy gave them an 8.5 which is awesome.

Eat at this place each time I visit my son in Blacksburg. Never had a bad experience and the pizza is always hot and fresh.

What's a staple to a VT College student will become one for you too. Ginormous slices that you won't have room for two on. Basic, good pizza in a hole in the wall spot with college students out the Yang. If you're not in the mood to listen to loud obnoxious drunk students, stay away on Friday and Saturday nights after 7.

So good! Th pizza slices are massive and well crafted. We had a mix up with a to go order and the staff was gracious to fix it last minute. Will definitely get some more slices soon!

Few places offer food as good as advertised. I loved the taste, the quality and a few good natured guys working inside. Transporting a nearly 30 inch pizza requires some imagination even with a large door opening. Regardless, great pizza!!!

Anytime I unwillingly follow my friends here after a night out I am a little sour, because the pizza is just bad and they know it's bad and yet here we are again!! Like I know it's -supposed- to be a dive and that's part of the *magic* but Benny's, can you keep your beverage fridges cold at least? Lukewarm root beer isn't pleasant when you're drunk or sober. I'm being a bit harsh though, because Benny's isn't really about quality, it's more of an experience. Standing in line at 1 AM for a bread-y, foot-long triangle of dry, burnt cheese (particle board?) is a rite of passage at Tech, so do it, but if you go here unironically during the daytime I assume you enjoy the taste of sawdust and hand sweat from the college kid tossing the dough in the back.

One of the best pizzas I've ever had .... Crust was next level ... don't buy into the negative reviews .... This is not a Five star resort for wealthy turd nuggets ... just a bunch of passionate metal heads making awesome mind blowing pizza ...

I visited Benny Marzano's on a recent trip to BBurg. My mom and I stopped in for a slice at around 5pm. The place was empty since it was summer break...so, no waiting. We had the place to ourselves which was good since it is the size of a shoebox. There is no air conditioning but who would want to eat inside when you can eat outside at the broken down picnic tables with the trash, birds, and bugs! I got a huge slice of re-heated pizza for $4 and a luke warm coke for $1. Perhaps they charge extra to make a hot/ fresh pizza...but I wouldn't know since the cashier barely acknowledged our presence. When I handed her cash, she looked at me like I had 3 heads. None of the 3 people working said 'thank you' or anything for that matter. What a shame...

Benny's was my pick for best pizza in the New River Valley. But they have fell. I think they changed something or the employees aren't following the recipes. Still better than the chains. But is no where near Sals or Sals JR in Fairlawn. Go to Sals JR if you got time.

Best pizza in Bburg!!! A must eat while in town. Rustic hole in the wall dive. Looks are deceiving.!!

One slice is like an 8 inch pizza. Not bad. Not bad. Bathroom needs some serious attention. Staff were pretty nice. I guess it's just a college pizza joint. Not for families to eat in. Overall is pretty good pizza but more of a novelty I'd say.

Benny's is great for: - Late night munchies - Fulfilling your pizza fix - Casual, fun dining The downtown Benny's location is quaint and homey. It is not huge, so when there's a large line (Friday, Saturday nights, etc.), it'll likely stretch out the doorway. It always moves pretty fast though. Inside, there's a chalkboard menu, and a counter where you can pay and order. Benny's is simple: you pay $4 - $5 (an extra $0.50 or $1 for toppings/sauces, like ranch, sausage, pepperoni, etc.) for a BIG, thin slice of delicious pizza, that comes out almost right away. It is more than enough to fill the average person, and is much tastier than pizza you could buy at any fast food chain. There are dispensers of Parmesan, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes on the counter, and picnic-style wooden tables outside to eat on. The staff is friendly, and the pizza is hot. What more could you ask for? Because it stays open so late, it is a popular destination for Virginia Tech students to visit after a night out. I have only ever had positive experiences at Benny's. It's not the best pizza you'll ever have (it doesn't stand up to your quintessential New York slice), but in Blacksburg, it comes pretty darn close. I have seen complaints about this or that, but in my eyes, you really do get what you pay for. You come to Benny's for quick, tasty pizza, and that is always what you will receive. Benny's is definitely worth trying for anyone coming through Blacksburg! If you're worried about a line, maybe try going to the Benny's Delivery location (near The Edge). If you are planning on ordering a whole pizza, call way in advance! It takes a decent amount of time.

Definitely a Blacksburg staple. Huge pizzas that don't fit through some doorways. Will take up the whole back seat of an SUV; plan ahead. The taste of the pizza itself is just so-so.

Looking for a local pizza place that's simple, fast, and by the slice? This is it. Picky pizza fan approved.

Pizza is always better when it's the size of your face. I am always excited to visit Benny's. I love seeing the giant pizzas in the oven and one day I hope to purchase the whole pizza. I will admit the crust is not great, but I never really eat the crust because the rest of my slice fills me up before I get there. It may not be the best pizza you'll taste, but its definitely the best I've had in the giant pizza category. To be fair though I have only been to one other place that sold pizza this big. I definitely recommend checking this place out. Its a good pizza experience :)