Deluca's Pizza

Southern Italian restaurant · Hot Springs

Deluca's Pizza

Southern Italian restaurant · Hot Springs

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833 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901

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Brick-oven pizza, beer & wine in simple digs. Reserve dough!  

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833 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 Get directions

originaldelucas.com
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833 Central Ave, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901 Get directions

+1 501 609 9002
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$20–30 · Menu

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Hot Springs, Arkansas, Travel Guide

"“The best pizza in the state, or even the South, is at DeLuca’s,” says Chef Garland. The 18-inch pies are all made with homemade dough and cooked in a 725-degree brick oven. Pizza-craving travelers should note, however, that DeLuca’s is only open Thursday through Sunday, so plan your trip accordingly." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/hot-springs-arkansas-travel-guide-7972361
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The Incredible Pizza Shops of Hot Springs, Arkansas - Eater

"The most remarkable pizza was a last-minute find, not on our original travel agenda. After enjoying a 102-degree soak but before the best massage of our lives, my travel companion looked at the local magazines arranged in the waiting room of the Quapaw Bathhouse and saw a write-up naming Deluca’s Pizzeria as one of the best restaurants in town. As a visitor from Dallas, where I edit Eater Dallas, I made the rookie mistake of trying to reserve a table — it was unnecessary; they didn’t take table reservations. The staff did inform us, however, of the the reservation we needed to make: The restaurant makes a limited amount of dough in-house each day, and the restaurant closes once they’ve run out. Reserving our dough helped to ensure we got a pizza at all. It was worth the reservation. The crust is light, New York-style and fired in a brick oven at high temperatures. Ours had those flecks of burnt crust that you want. We ordered a pie that was half Sarah Meadows, covered with garlic, chile flakes, oregano, and basil, and half seasonal produce, including arugula and peppadews peppers, and jalapenos. The proprietor, Anthony Valinoti, opened the place a decade ago after years of living in Brooklyn, where he fell in love with New York pizza, and then Vegas, Miami, and California, where he was unable to find a decent dupe. Upon moving to Hot Springs, he just made that dupe himself and started selling it in a restaurant named after his grandfather. There’s a little something special in Deluca’s new-ish location (it moved to a larger space next door to its previous location earlier in the year): Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher’s bar. The maximalist piece creates a bar area in a corner of the restaurant where folks stop by to grab a beer, cocktail, and sometimes, a whole pie. It was a gift from James Beard Award-winning chef John Currence, and it adds a certain ambiance to an unexpectedly great pizzeria in a town with a lot of strangely glamorous history." - Courtney E. Smith

https://www.eater.com/23689419/hot-springs-arkansas-best-restaurants-pizza-delucas-sqzbx
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West Bielstein

Google
It's really really good pizza. If you are in Hot Springs, is definitely worth it to stop by. Why not a 5? As good as it is, I'm not sure the pizza is quite up to the hype. The cook on the pizza was incredible, perfection. The sauce, experienced on both the meatballs and the pizza, was just kinda plain and bland - would have liked a little more flavor, but that's just me and I'm certainly no expert.

Astosia Fronabarger

Google
The service was wonderful! I have a food allergy to red meat and they made sure before I even ordered what was prepared separate with no cross contamination. The pizza was delicious with a crispy char that wasn’t burnt with little to no flop of the end. Their speciality drinks are amazing! Over all we had a great experience and will definitely be back!

Maria Hidalgo Dolan

Google
We sat at the bar and really enjoyed talking to Joseph our bartender. Our pizza was probably overcooked but we were told they had a new pizza oven and were still trying to adjust the baking. Wine and beer were great. Noise level was intense but quieter at the bar, thankfully!

Jasmine Turnage

Google
De Luca’s was great! We had the Benny Briggs Pie, the Zach-N-Cheese, and the focaccia sticks. The zach-n-cheese is a must buy for an appetizer; the focaccia sticks were also great - very light and airy. The pizza was also great, plenty enough for four people to eat and have leftovers. We will probably order extra cheese next time for the pizza, but other than that it was great! Definitely get there a bit early and check for a wait because they stay BUSY. A 30-45 minute wait seems pretty common, but its close to historic downtown Hot Springs, so you have plenty of places to mosey while you wait. They also have indoor and outdoor waitlist seating if you prefer to stay there. They did not have a lot that we could find- there is paid street parking close to the building and free street parking a little walk away. There isn’t a sign on the front of the building, so it can be a bit hard to spot from the street.

Melinda Williams

Google
This place was hands down one of the best pizzas we have ever had! Friend from Memphis Tennessee recommended it while we were visiting Hot Springs. My husband and I had a few beers, split the full Caesar salad, the focaccia sticks and got a half-and-half pizza. The salad was sooo dang good! Pizza was so hot and huge! We will definitely be back! I recommend calling to reserve your pizza dough.

Anna

Google
As a college student interning in LR this summer my roommate and I had to try this place after work one day! I walked in at 4:40 preparing to wait for a while but they actually said they had a table for two, and I just waited for my roommate to get off while our server Shelleace helped me. She was probably one of the best servers I’ve had period, she was just on top of everything and so helpful with the menu. The fried mozzarella was 20/10, when we originally got it we were a bit disappointed because it was $14, and we felt like you didn’t get your moneys worth but once we tried it it was actually amazing. We split the pizza flavor as the meat lovers and margherita, and it was also fire. We don’t recommend the Caesar salad, the dressing was a bit too vinegary and the Parmesan crisp was overhyped. But that fried mozzarella though, and the pizza was probably some of the best I’ve had since Rome. And as a place that is more expensive, my roommate and I split the bill completely in half and ended up paying about $36 including 20% tip for the pizza, salad, mozzarella, and two diet cokes. We are broke and thought that was worth it. (Shelleace is the best too, for real)

Trenton Talburt

Google
The pizza was amazing, we tried 3 different types and they were all amazing. They're huge that's for sure. The meatballs were amazing. The Caesar salad for two was good and interesting. Very traditional and I was a fan. Absolutely will be back. Best pizza I've had in a long time.

Jeremy M

Google
Solid pizza joint. Pizza quality was top notch. Definitely on par with Dave Portnoy’s ranking. There were a lot of pictures of women around the room. It was a little offsetting. The staff recited the same script answer to our question of “why”. Beyond the strange pictures, the pizza was worth it.
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Jack G.

Yelp
Been waiting impatiently to try this place since I planned my trip to hot springs. First saw it because of barstool sports review, I was excited to see what all the hype was about in this busy and popping Italian sports bar. The first night I got here we ran up and found a spot at the bar, and was prepared to finally taste this delicious looking pizza, only to find out you need a pizza reservation to get ahold of the coveted pie. So we got to try a few of their pastas the first night, and as an Italian myself, they did not disappoint. The vodka sauce has a nice zing and the meatballs are great, reminds me of my mom's. But I still had unfinished business... The next night we managed to grab a pizza reservation, and with the anticipation building I couldn't wait to see the hype. We have a large group so we got 5 different pies, and they were all PHENOMENAL. The favorites being the sidetown, which is just a cheese, It really allows you to taste the quality of the za. The other favorites were the patsy (spicy pie) and pepperoni mushroom. After having Deluca's for two consecutive nights, I can say confidently that I did not expect to have this good of Italian food in Arkansas, and it is a must hit when in town. Now I have to try the chicken parm I saw the table over enjoying.
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Jenn F.

Yelp
My husband and I have been here in 2021. We knew when we came back to the area we wanted to come back, as the food was delicious. We had great service even though there was a slight hiccup with our order. They remade the pizza and tried to offer a free dessert. We declined as we were completely stuffed! You can make reservations, though my husband and I were able to wait at the bar for a table. We will be back!
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Candice H.

Yelp
We came here not even knowings its pizza review score. We were so excited to know it was rated so high by Dave Portnoy because we watch him all the time and we live in the south and there is not many options. Came here Mother's Day and called ahead of time to reserve the pizza dough. They do not do reservations but do reserve pizza dough. Sounded crazy but trust the process. Server Sebastian was fantastic. So kind and attentive. The pizzas are huge. We got 2 the spicy one and custom. Both fantastic. Fairly priced considering the size. One will easily feed 3 people. Crispy crust , solid undercarriage and plenty of toppings. Very enjoyable. The Cesar was excellent and the large fed 4 people. The dressing was so flavorful and done right. Previous reviews are negative for the wait time but it is what it is. You have to wait awhile for good food especially if it's a social media sensation. We were lucky and didn't have too but I don't judge a place on its wait. Service and food quality is what I care about. Our only issue was it's very dark inside the dining room. I have never used my phone to see a menu . Aside from that my pizza was phenomenal ! And look forward to coming back.
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Grammie M.

Yelp
Beautiful little spot on the main drag literally the best pizza I've ever had. We did a half-and-half. I had the Sarah Meadows, a little sweet and then left a big kick of spice in your mouth. My friends, not the adventurous type, had the Big Make. We made a reservation the day before, which I suggest (it's for the pizza dough as they run out) Our waitress was exceptional so helpful and sweet.
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Holly T.

Yelp
We came through Hot springs just to try this pizza. It did not disappoint. We got the barstool recommended pizza and added pepperoni and onions - asked for bell pepper but they were either out or don't serve it. I tried the blueberry wheat beer on draft that was recommended and it for as very good also. I like ranch on my pizza but they don't serve it but i get that it is probably a Texas thing and it was good without it. Server was great and even helped us to find the nearest hot spring to head to after. Pizza is thin and crispy with great flavor. My son ordered spaghetti and Meatballs w sauce on side. It as good put pretty pricey at 25 dollars. The bathrooms were only one stall (they had 2) and were clean. Glad we stopped in!
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Nina C.

Yelp
Stopped by for an early dinner Sunday night. Made sure to call in advance to reserve "dough". They only make a certain amount each day. We ordered half of the Sarah Meadows (which my partner liked due to the garlic) and half of Patsy Searcy (which was my favorite due to the honey). Great pizza for NY-style pizza lovers. I did find the female portraits decorating the walls a bit odd, but I guess if it's tradition and it supports a local photographer...?
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Sean K.

Yelp
OMG. I've had a lot of good pizza in my life, and this may be the best NY-style charred brick oven pie (that's pizza in NY speak) I've ever had. The pizza dough, toppings, temperature - all of it was spectacular. I even got to meet the owner (he walks around the restaurant and frequently greeted customers) and he seems like a super cool, unapologetic, no nonsense kind of guy. He knows good food and he creates good food. I looked around while dining and all the customers looked super pleased. The ambiance was hip and spacious. There is a lot of seating, and on a Thursday evening around 7 pm, it was quite busy. I called ahead of time and made a reservation for my pizza dough. Note: you can't make a reservation for a table but you can reserve your dough. If you don't, they may run out, so don't say I didn't warn you. I showed up 20 min before my pizza dough reservation, and they seated my party of 4 immediately. The waitress was super nice and made some recommendations of things to do around town. We stayed at the Hotel Hot Springs and it's only a 5 minute walk from there. Dude, I'm telling you, this was excellent pizza. Perhaps the GOAT. Congrats, Anthony (the owner). You should be proud of your food and the restaurant's operation. Staff was very pleasant and the overall experience made my day after 12 miles of hiking in the national park's trails.
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Chelsea S.

Yelp
The wait staff was so nice! The pizza was very good. I ordered the Sidetown, and it is in fact very good!
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Jason Y.

Yelp
We had caprese salad, garlic bread, and a side town pizza. All was excellent! Amazing pizza, highly recommend it!
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Herbie H.

Yelp
Best pizza I've had! Great people and great food. If you're ever in Hot Springs you should check them out!
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Nicole S.

Yelp
The best American (New York) Italian food around. Also, the best service. The servers here will treat you like family, and if you're lucky enough to visit when the owner is making his rounds, he will embrace you like family, too. It was so hard to figure out what to get because everything on the menu sounds so delicious. They have several different 18-inch brick-oven-cooked "pies," and because I was visiting with several people, we chose The Renzi (tomato sauce, mozzarella and Italian sausage) and the Patsy Searcy (chili oil, honey, sopresatta). Both were amazing, but I think I loved the one with honey and chili the most because that sweet and spicy element added just a little something. These brick-oven pizzas come out with chewy yet crispy crust, with slightly charred bits. The pizzas are wonderful. We also got a salad for the table, and chose the arugula salad, which comes with white beans and parmesan. Exquisite. Why I never thought to put beans in a salad ... I don't know. But now my mind has been opened. Beans with arugula and cheese is my favorite combination. Of course, I had to get a Caesar salad too, because I need to try the CaeSal everywhere I go. This Caesar salad was fresh and crunchy, with a toasted parmesan tuile on top (kind of like a lace cookie, but made with cheese). Meatballs: This is a big one for me, because I love meatballs. These ones at DeLuca's come over tomato sauce, with a dollop of ricotta and toasted crostini. The meatballs were tender and I could have eaten a whole order just by myself. Someone at my table was gluten-free, and luckily, DeLuca's offers gluten-free pasta. She said it was delicious! I was super surprised to see that they offer cheeseburgers here. The owner is very proud of his cheeseburgers, so we had to get one to try. WTF: The cheeseburger at DeLuca's is amazing. And not just for an Italian restaurant. I can honestly say that this DeLuca's cheeseburger was one of the best I've tasted in a while. It's very simple and just comes with a hamburger patty and cheese on a bun, but really, that's all you need. Don't be ashamed to order a cheeseburger at DeLuca's -- because this is definitely an item to get. We ended our meal with dessert. They have seven (!) desserts on their menu, and we chose the olive oil cake, lemon ice box cake, and tiramisu. I loved the lemon ice box cake the most -- it was super rich and creamy, and not at all too lemony. The citrus cleansed the palate and was a nice way to end a superb meal.
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James J.

Yelp
Wow! I never imagined that I would find pizza this good in Arkansas. This is seriously well made pizza. And the other menu items are fantastic. Make sure you call ahead for reservations. We didn't have reservations (party of 3) but the staff were so accommodating and were able to get my elderly parents and me seated in a few minutes. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. The dining room is fairly spacious yet cozy. Don't sleep on DeLuca's if you're in Hot Springs (and Little Rock where they have a second location).
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Mick B.

Yelp
It is unusual for me to say anything negative about pizza places since I seldom find a pizza that I don't like at least a little. I was not a fan of the crust texture of our two take out pizzas. The crust was tough without being either crispy or doughy. Our cheese pizza had a huge burned bubble in the middle and the other pizza's sauce was as if they added hot sauce to it - not the best and I like spicy foods. The toppings on both were skimpy and I felt did not give good value for the price paid. Probably will not go back, sad to say.
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Kelsi K.

Yelp
Visited at the end of our time in hot springs, went in already expecting something great, Dave Portnoy gave a 8.7 after all! We were not disappointed! Easily top 5 pizza slices of my life. Both pizzas had GREAT flavor, we LOVE a crispy wood fire crust. The pizza sizes are generous, I'd imagine their pastas are the same. Our waitress was so attentive and gave great suggestions, you can tell she did eat there and enjoyed the menu. Per the recommendation, we opted for the Sarah meadows plus meatball and peppadews. WHY WAS IT SO DELICIOUS WHAT IS THIS MAGIC . Also got the Benny Briggs. Soo good also, the pepperonis do have a kick! My little one was not happy with his accidental taste, but no worries we will return when he's older and I'm sure he'll feel differently! As a mom I know it's unfair to expect restaurants to cater to little ones. But I would have loved to have separate options for him instead of trying to pick off toppings, but we made it work, and he couldn't get enough of the meatball! It was a quiet night when we stopped in, the restaurant is smaller and really cozy. If it was a weekend I'm sure it's PACKED. You can make reservations, but beware the reservations is only for pizza dough NOT a table. So you'll get to eat no worries, but it might be a wait for your table. Have no fear, great drinks/beers to enjoy while you wait.
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Sunny S.

Yelp
The pizza was great, a little overpriced!! But great!! Bartender was good. Atmosphere a little weird with the women pics but it's part of the charm. Pizza is a Must great char!!
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Paul H.

Yelp
Pizza was amazing. House made mozzarella, great sauce with a top notch brick oven dough. Highly recommend. Our waitress was super helpful and friendly and the cocktails were great as well.
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Scott P.

Yelp
This place was recommended by a shop owner to us and it did not disappoint. There's outdoor covered seating though not tables, kind of like seating around a coffee table and a little bar like spot. We sat inside since it had been raining. The ambiance was very nice. The waitstaff was very friendly and prompt though it was overly busy since we ate at 3pm. We had pizza, OF COURSE! It was done perfectly and was delicious! We didn't have dessert though we had the "Celebration Package" since we were celebrating our 31st wedding anniversary. Instead of singing to us they interrupted the music and played Frank Sinatra's L.O.V.E. Which was so cool! Everyone joined in on the celebration. The owner Tony Delucca was even out working the room though he didn't stop in on us. I love when the owner is present and adds to the experience, because That's what dining out is - an experience! Delucca's understood the assignment for sure!
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Paige C.

Yelp
Made a pizza dough reservation about 2 hours ahead of time on a Friday, had no problem getting it. Arrived a little early because they said there might be a wait regardless of reservation but we were sat right away. Decor at the angle looking toward the bar was typical, view in the opposite direction looked at 8-10 very large head shot photos of (I assume) previous waitresses?....im sure there's a backstory but it stood out as unique. Service was quick and on point with timing, food didn't take long to arrive after ordering. Everything was delicious and there were plenty of pizza leftovers overs which they boxed for us. Great place!
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Joseph P.

Yelp
This was an excellent pizza after an adventure at Hot Springs National Park. I highly recommend this spot ask for a side of honey to dip your crust in top notch pizza.
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Luke L.

Yelp
The pizza is worth all the Hype. I seriously don't think you'll be disappointed. However the rest of the menu needs some touch up work. If the owner is present then the place is very lively and hopping. If not, then it is not to exciting. Worth the visit if you are in the area.
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Nicole C.

Yelp
The pizza here is incredible. The best pizza you can get when not in NJ/NY. The meatball appetizer is so delicious. And the burger is one of the best we've ever had. The owner and staff are very friendly. Be prepared to wait. But that's a sign of how good the food is! You should reserve your dough in advance but be aware that is only making sure you get a pizza. There are no reservations for tables. Those are first come first served. But you can grab a drink and sit on the patio while you wait.
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Gabriela Z.

Yelp
The best pizza in Arkansas, probably in the US. I love the atmosphere there! All the waiters and waitresses are so fun and friendly. Anthony, the owner is always there greeting people, walking around to each table, and working himself. I love that about him! He's the best!!!! Everything I've ever had there was delicious, fresh, and hot. Drinks are amazing, especially the espresso martinis. A hot springs must visit!
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Jatina G.

Yelp
Took my 92 yo Italian MIL here for Mother's Day to eat a true New York City style pizza, with espresso and cannoli for dessert. We called the day before to order our pizza dough. Ordered an 18" with sausage, onion and mushrooms. It was awesome with the lightly burnt crust they are known for. It was delicious. The slices were so big we had 3 slices to take home. It fed 4 of us. The waitresses were attentive. The only bad experience was the music was so loud we couldn't visit at our table except in between songs. My in-laws probably won't be back because of that. Also it was very dark inside so we had to get our flashlight to light up the table and menu. I guess we'll have to order out next time less all the liquor and beer we drank.
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Kimi S.

Yelp
We ordered a regular cheese pizza. As shown in the photo, it came out burnt and tasted even worse. The ambience is nice, but the music is very loud. It's hard to hold a conversation over it. It's in a nice area, downtown. The workers were also kind. However, because of the food, we won't be back. ***Update: as seen below, no accountability taken by an owner and a nasty attitude is what you can look forward to if you make an honest opinion rating.

Rusty P Richard ..

Yelp
Tourist Trap!!! This place is certainly not worth the wait. We waited almost an hour to be seated. The pizzas are NOT authentic at all. Ours was chewy and overcooked. I'm not sure where Deluca got his recipe but is was not a thin crust Italian pizza. The menu was funky with no authentic Italian choices to be found. And this is nothing but a terribly overpriced tourist trap. We paid almost $70 for a pizza and two beers. All that and our waitress was as snarky as can be. I would certainly not recommend this place nor would I consider eating there again. I'd rather eat at Pizza Hut and that's just nasty! Save you time and money and eat somewhere else!!
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Brandon M.

Yelp
Don't go here.. walked up sat down AT THE BAR w open seating.. and was told one sec, waited and other folks were served that WALKED up after me.. hopefully it wasn't a race issue

Alyssa M.

Yelp
Excellent selection of food. We had the forest bruschetta and cheese/sausage pizza. Very good and highly recommend! Great service and casual environment
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Erin F.

Yelp
We were really excited to try DeLuca's during our trip to Hot Springs, especially since my dad is a huge pizza fan. We arrived around 7 PM on a rainy Saturday night and were greeted by a very friendly hostess, who was kind enough to let us know that there was an hour wait--and, to our surprise, they didn't have any dough. I understand things can run out as the night goes on, but it was still early, and it was surprising to hear they weren't prepared for a busy Saturday evening. We appreciated that the hostess was upfront about it, but unfortunately, we decided not to wait and found a great alternative at SQZBX Brewery, where we enjoyed delicious pizza, beer, cider, and desserts. It's a shame we couldn't try DeLuca's, but I hope they can improve their planning for future busy nights. I'd recommend calling ahead or checking if they have enough dough before making the trip. They didn't have any dough, so they didn't get my dough.
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Troy E.

Yelp
Nothing to complain about here. Last minute decision for dinner. Cheese pizza with pepperoni, and coconut cream tiramisu. Ate way too much. Self-admittedly, I'm not a pizza connoisseur but do like a great slice, with great crust. DeLuca's did not disappoint. Responsive staff, good food and vibes. Was nice to see Anthony in and out of the dinning room. No, I did not awkwardly ask for a photo for my review lol. Note, reservations can perhaps save you dough for a pizza but not a table. Plan accordingly. Must have been our lucky day.
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Kyle R.

Yelp
insecure business owners who attack unsatisfied customers vs fixing whats wrong is really telling. Again, I'll go to the town bowling alley next time. I'll probably get a better culinary experience. Edit: my original review seems to have been replaced by the update. But basically the burger I had was way under cooked and way over priced. The side if chips was literally a bag of chips. all told it was like $20 or something and after drinks (2) was $40. Before the machine requested a 28% tip. Then this dude got all mad and yelp wont let you reply so I had to "update" or whatever. Bleh

E T.

Yelp
Outstanding pizza. Crust is unbelievable. Toppings not soggy and hold up well at the restaurant or when taking home for later. Bonus.... They know how to cut pizza here. The slices come apart clean without tearing the pizza in uneven parts. This pizza is NY style- thin crust and cooked as Pizza was intended. If you want pan pizza, this ain't your place. Some of the best pizza below the Mason Dixon line. Do not miss this opportunity!!!! Outstanding pizza!!!!
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Veronica R.

Yelp
Busy place. Make reservation. Great vibe. We walked up in time to not need one but about 45 min to get our pizza. Great ambiance but acoustics carried. Would have liked some music. Only 18" size pizza available and no by the slice. Cesar salad was delish and the large fed three easy enough. Love the thin style pizza! Not sure what was up with all the large pics of women on the walls, kinda weird but beautiful photography. There is an open wall patio area with adirondack chairs for watching games. Pretty cool, This would be great area to sell pizza by the slice. They turn on a Birthday jam with these great sparklers for birthday person.
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Bria G.

Yelp
The place is really cute and the pizzas looked delicious. I unfortunately did not try one. Instead I opted for the special of fusilli de arriabata. It was extremely salty. The spice was just right and the homemade bread that accompanied it was delicious, but the saltiness of the dish itself was overwhelming and I could hardly eat it. Service was good so,next time I will try a pizza.
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Jessalyn L.

Yelp
Being from the northeast, I can be very snobby about pizza. I was excited about NY style pizza and this place did not disappoint. We got the renzi which is basically basil and sausage pizza. I folded my slice (like any good New Yorker) and I heard the crunch and had nostalgic flashbacks because I already knew it was going to be perfect. And it was. My husband loved that they put basil on it like a margharita pizza but still had the meat. The crust was *chef's kiss* and we had leftovers to take home. Also the garlic bread we ordered was nice and crisp and good. We got it because we thought the pizza would take longer to make but we didn't regret it either. It's a casual place. The photos on the wall are definitely an odd conversation starter and probably should have a sign or something telling us who they are. But otherwise it's all New York themed and I got a slice of home in the middle of the south. Highly recommend. We walked in on a Friday at lunch and got seats right away. First service took a minute but after that the waiter was attentive and friendly and service was perfect.
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Kylie S.

Yelp
Like many others, we heard about this spot from Dave Portnoy's review. We decided to make the short drive and we were not disappointed. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar. The bartender recommended the burger as an appetizer. Initially, we were not sold at all. However, after others telling us to get it we gave in and it was SO good. Just do it. Ask questions later. We also got what we came for, the Sidetown pizza. WOW! It is worth the hype. You can make reservations if you call! On the weekends I would recommend it. But either way, a wait is worth it.
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Katheryn W.

Yelp
10/10 pizza, vibes, and service. We stopped while in town visiting, would definitely recommend and we will be back. Blue cheese is house made and delicious
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Richard C.

Yelp
Pizza that as every bit as good as advertised! Crispy thin crust and crispy pepperoni. Don't forget to call ahead to reserve your dough.
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Ramsey K.

Yelp
Hands down on of the best pizza spots I've ever eaten at. The crust is spectacular, the environment is cozy bar-like, and the service is friendly and fast. Be warned that if you're coming in on a busy night, you need to call and make reservations... not for a seat but for dough. Likes any good pizza spot, there's only so much dough on any given day. Highly recommended.
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Brenna M.

Yelp
This pizza lived up to the hype. Pizza was thin, crispy, flavorful and super simple which we loved. Quality ingredients. Our crust was a little burnt was our only complaint but we will definitely be back every time we're in hot springs!
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B Joseph S.

Yelp
Outstanding NY style wood fired pizzas They only make one size 18" Other offerings as well Fun atmosphere
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Stanley W.

Yelp
After moving away from the tri-state area, I've had a very hard time finding great pizzas. Who knew I would find it in Arkansas? DeLuca's pizza tasted like home. Make sure you make a reservation. When we got there for lunch, there was already a huge line outside waiting for them to open. The annoying thing was that even though I made a reservation over the phone, they could not find it, but were nice enough to sit us before the walk-in crowd. They were reluctant to sit us at a table, but we were flexible and agreed to sit at the bar so the other patrons with more people could enjoy. Food 5/5: We got a half Patsy Searcy and a half Benny Briggs Pie. It was a home run, like I said, it tasted like home. Crispy slices, nice char from the heat. The toppings were high quality. Loved it! Service 2.5/5: The bartender serving us could have been better. We needed water refill, but didn't get it and she never really checked in with us to see how everything was. Took a bit to get the bill as well. Price 3/5: This was the priciest pizza we've ever paid but it was worth it after searching for great pizza for a year away from home. You must go. And Go Giants!
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Rebecca B.

Yelp
The Caesar salad was one of the best I have had. service was awesome! the ambiance is very cool

Matthew W.

Yelp
GOOD FOOD, WEIRD VIBES Stopped in here yesterday from out of town on a recommendation from my brother, who saw this place was reviewed by Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports. My girlfriend & I went at around 4 or 5 pm, not crowded at all. Based on the area around the joint, I thought it would be modest prices, but everything was definitely overpriced. Our server was great, Sebastian was very attentive. The Forest Bruschetta was a good appetizer, especially the pesto. For our pizza we ordered 1/2 Sarah Meadows & 1/2 Patsy Searcy. The pizza is very authentic. I loved the thin, foldable crust. I asked for ranch but was told the owner doesn't allow it, because that's not authentic. I honestly respect that but secretly still wanted my ranch. Drinks were good, also overpriced. The chocolate raspberry martini was excellent. The ambiance was good overall, until we noticed the very odd photos of women on the walls. Upon asking our server, he said they were regulars. Further questions honestly made it more odd. These photos are very off putting because there is no other decoration around them. It just screams "these are women the owner has a thing for." The fact that another "regular" is the one that takes the photos makes it seem like this photographer & the owner are creeps about the other "regulars." Like why are they all wearing the same thin black tank top? Some are even in seductive looking poses. This threw off the vibe of the whole meal honestly. It only gets more weird the more I think about it. I know the owner reads these reviews and defends this aspect but man, I see a lot of reviews that say this is weird so you should probably take that into consideration. That isn't "celebrating" them, it's objectifying them without explanation. There's no signage explaining anything about them, just crudely simple white frames lining the walls, staring at you while you eat. It doesn't look artistic or celebratory at all. Funny there's no male "regulars" on the wall either, only mostly young girls posing whom you "love and respect." Is it like, "Hey I love you and respect you & your field so wear this outfit and pose for pictures for this other guy and we'll hang your photo with no name or info about your field on the wall just because you're pretty & I own the place?" If you respected them you would be more respectful to their photos, not have to have guests ask the servers about them Ask yourself man seriously, if you have multiple reviews including this one that reflect negatively on those photos if you should do something about it? Do you pay them for this? Do they pay you? I don't know man, I would've gave a better review otherwise. Probably won't be back to dine in, but would recommend takeout orders. Good pizza, but overpriced. There were no paper towels in the restroom when I went in there.
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Mike F.

Yelp
OK, entry was good so far Service me being a male chauvinistic generation X. I was not pleased with having a male waiter. But Mr. Sebastian was Pretty good and the Pizza was a 5stars meet with the GM Heather who was awesome and looking forward to my second visit

Sara S.

Yelp
Burgers - great Pasta - great Pizza - meh Atmosphere - ew Food is great here. Staff were kind. Atmosphere is giving off some super creepy male mid-life crisis vibes and far too loud. I dont know why they didn't just go down the New York baseball vibes direction, would've been much nicer.
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Marium M.

Yelp
Ambiance, service, and food were all amazing!! I highly recommend that you ask for a side of honey with your pizza to drizzle on top, it makes the perfect combination, especially with the crust! The pizza crust is thin and crispy which I loved. The pepperoni is quality Peperoni and the fresh mozzarella tasted great! The two downsides to DeLuca's 1. You're not able to get different sized pizzas, they only make 18in pizza's 2. The pizza sauce was a little bit on the sweet side for my liking. Overall, if you're in the hot springs area with a group of friends, this would make the perfect spot to share a pizza!
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Anni J.

Yelp
No pizza in a pizza joint on a holiday weekend = not a pizza joint. It was crowded. The front of house staff, no bueno. If I ever try or see a pizza here will let you know. As for reservation, tried twice the day before no answer, was hoping two gals wouldn't upset the "scheduling". No luck.
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K M.

Yelp
Have not.been.yet, but I have heard such rave reviews that I will be going soon! The food is awesome, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance could not be better!
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John B.

Yelp
Holy cow! Amazing lunch, killer service!! Sebastian and Heather have 5 star service!!