Santoro's Pizzeria

The service was top tier, everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. Inside was a bit crowded and stuffy. I sat outside at one of their picnic tables. They brought the food out to you. We got garlic knots, mozzarella sticks and four slices. Everything had flavor. As someone that lived in NY their whole life their pizza is comparable & I would absolutely go back. Their garlic knots came as a loaf , which threw me off but they were delicious. One thing I was disappointed in is they had Ken’s blue cheese. I just assumed they would make their own blue cheese.

After ordering and waiting over 30 minutes to get my order, I got: The crust on the pizza was so tough/hard, not doughy at all I couldn’t eat it. My guess is that they overcooked it. The pizza tasted okay. The garlic knots were a bit burnt on top as well and tough. The cheese in the mozzarella sticks wasn’t hot enough to pull at all. The marinara sauce they give you tasted fresh and the butter sauce for the knots was good. Disappointed.

Terrible pictures, but AMAZING FOOD. Found this gem awhile ago. Love the pizza selections, great flavors.... kid wanted fries yesterday.....and they knocked it out the park. These are the best fries I've eaten in Tampa Bay!!! Came out hot, crispy and well seasoned. We will definitely be back for the fries now too!!

We are visiting the area from NJ and asked a few transplanted locals where to get pizza and they recommended Santoro's. I'm so glad they did. The pizza is very good and the place charming with local NJ/NY decor. The pizza maker was tossing the dough the old fashioned way. Highly recommend!

First visit and Santoro’s didn’t disappoint. We arrived about 8:45p and they had a consistent stream of people come through for our entire visit. Even though they were swamped, our food came out quickly and the staff was very friendly. We enjoyed the Nonno Lisa. It was perfectly cooked, the crust was delicious, the sauce was outstanding. All in all, pie was amazing. We will certainly be back.

I’m from Bronx N.Y. I love the old fashioned cheese pizza!! I drove all the way from Brandon!!! This is the 2nd time since last week! Owner is spot on everyone is nice and working hard!!! Pizza is thin and crispy!!! It’s not about the water it’s the love in the pizza!!!!!

Great NY Style pies. I got slices, but should’ve gotten a pie. Nice crisp, good quality ingredients, decent chew, but very dry on the plain slice. The grandma was much better, more flavor and hydration. Worth a trip here for sure, and order a whole pie.

Behold the “Chicken Parm” pizza. You’d be forgiven for thinking this abomination was concocted by a blind cook with a lost ability to use his hands. If that’s the case, then my apologies in advance. Yes, I ate a few slices. I was starving. Other than the seemingly-microwaved and lukewarm chicken (which was applied very sparingly for a $20+ pizza), and the unidentifiable Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, it was edible. I hardly ever write reviews, and probably would have refrained from writing this one, but the service inside the pizzeria convinced me otherwise. After a pleasant phone call to order the pizza (props to whoever answered the phone), I went inside to pay for it expecting mediocre service. I get it, it’s a pizza place, I’m not expecting to get the fine dining treatment. However, apparently I should have wiped the friendly smile off my face before talking to the cashier, because it seemed to offend. Disheartened by the interaction, I got home and opened the box to find a “pizza” that was apparently made by someone living their first day on Earth. No reason to eat here when you can get better pizza served by staff who don’t act like toddlers just down the road.

Philly / Jersey transplants like me need more places like this in Tampa. Boardwalk vibes on the inside ! Will be back for more.

Droooolworthy NJ style pizza, subs and more. I've been stopping by here since it first opened and don't plan on changing pizza shops anytime soon. In my opinion it's the best pizza in Tampa and their sandwiches are just as good. It's always quick service and mostly run by college students who do a pretty efficient job. Decor is a mix of NJ classic nostalgia with a fun twist such as the mural. Food: My experience with the individual pizza slices is always heavenly. The MVP (marinara, vodka, and pesto sauce) is my all time favorite, as well as their other slices such as margherita, meatball, chicken parm, buffalo chicken, etc. Really can't go wrong flavor wise here! They also offer bfast sandwiches, but I've found them to be very oily. One negative note is that I picked up a pizza pie once and it was super cold by the time I made it home. Mistakes happen. I stick to the pizza slices and can't complain with that :)

I've had takeout from this spot twice now, and both times have been solid. Most recently, we got a half pepperoni, half buffalo chicken pizza. I wish I liked spicy food more because the buffalo chicken side was actually amazing. The pepperoni was good too--nothing mind-blowing, but still tasty. I'm definitely curious to try one of their other specialty pies next time. We also got fries, and while they have a lot of potential, the takeout container kind of steams them and makes them soggy. A quick broil in the oven helps bring them back, but it's a bit of a hassle. Next time, I'd probably just stick with the pizza. The place itself is super cute, and I'd love to dine in sometime to get the full experience. The pizza was ready really quickly after I called, pickup was easy, and the staff was super friendly on the phone. Overall, a solid spot!

Have had Santoro's twice within a couple of weeks and I'm a huge fan! To celebrate hitting 20,000 followers on Instagram, we bought a pizza customized to have "20k" in ricotta. It was perfect for content, and delicious to eat! Then this past week, my friends ordered a half pineapple/pepperoni, half chicken vodka pizza. I tried each half, and it turns out I'm a pineapple on pizza supporter and didn't even know it! I LOVED the pineapple! Chef Jesse and Kevin are both rockstars and were awesome to chat with when I went in the first time. Excited to try more at Santoro's in the future! As for the restaurant -- there is both indoor and outdoor seating available. Had no issues with parking in their smaller lot either!

Santoro's Pizzeria ended up being picked for a quick take out lunch with my family and we had a great experience. We ordered an 18" pizza with pepperoni and garlic added. It was ready on time and tasted great! We all love it and I wished we ordered more pizza because one slice wasn't enough. I will definitely come back around the next time I am in the area and craving pizza!

Top notch pizza 9.0 --- what can I say it's quality pie, crispy crust with a nice and tasty sauce, I look forward to coming back- Our pizza was a little heavy on the Parmesan for my taste not sure if that was by design but it still worked... just one of those things I might ask them to go light on next time. Definitely a college spot which is a good sign in general- if you can keep college kids happy you're doing sobering right either with taste or price and this place is doing pretty good in both departments. Service was good and friendly-I'm not always a fan of college kids in the kitchen but if it works consistently I have no complaints... highly recommend-- def in top 5 pizzas so far

As a northern transplant in Florida (like most of us), Santoro's is the spot when I'm craving real pizza. The veggie pizza has everything I want--loaded, flavorful, and perfectly crisp. The caprese salad is surprisingly hearty and always fresh. Whether it's a lazy weeknight or hosting friends, this is my go-to for takeout and a little taste of home.

I ordered a slice of the Thanksgiving Pizza. Pure perfection! Combination of Turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Love it! I've been here before for cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, a white pizza, and the garlic knots. I've never had a bad thing from here! Everything is fresh! Parking lot is small but there is also street parking. Service is always excellent!

GREAT pizza! Truly a top contender to my personal list of best pizzas I've had. This was our first time, but we've seen them all over social media so we had to visit! We ordered the spicy Hawaiian and it was the perfect crispy crust. Served hot! And it was actually spicy, which is huge for me. I'm always ordering "spicy" food and am so disappointed when it isn't actually spicy. It was quite busy when we came. We waited maybe 45 minutes for our whole pizza. But they let us know when we were ordering it would a wait. The hack would be to call in your order in advance! We saw a lot of pick ups while we waited. Parking is mostly street parking but if you drive around the block a couple of times you'll find a spot that's opened up. They have a small parking lot. There's also outdoor seating.

Stopped by last night around 8 pm to try some Santoro's after hearing so much about this place and it did not disappoint! This place gets busy with constant foot traffic! Pizza comes out deliciously fresh and hot though. We ordered a half cheese and half E-I-E-I-O aka meat lovers and it was so good. I actually favored the plain cheese more because you could taste the actual pizza for itself more, but the meat lovers was just as good. The cheese was "cheese-pull" heaven lol. Also tried the zeppolis, which I wasn't too crazy about because they were a bit too crunchy. Good amount of searing both inside and outdoors. Overall would definitely come back and may try a sub next!

Amazing pizza! We got the square meat lovers. Their sausage and meatballs had the best flavor. Pizza is such a subjective experience, and we want to be subjected to this experience again and again and again!

Was in the area and being the pizzaholic that I am decided to try this place out. It's a cool little pizzeria that reminds has great Ny style pizza . It has a little flip to it but I like it like that . Some of the better NY style I have had in Florida . I got a whole large cheese and pepperoni to go. It was delicious. The service was great. And the place has a great vibe. I would recommend if in the area.

I passed by this place on a whim and decided to check it out. It was perfect for a quick in-and-out lunch during work. Parking is a little difficult, but due to many patrons on foot and quick turnaround, one drive around the block and a spot opened up. It's off a beaten path so it's definitely alittle gem! Pizza display with at least 7 specialty slices to choose from. You get a cheese slice & one specialty slice plus a fountain drink for $7. Fast-paced and quick, efficient service. I really enjoyed my pizza! If you like it saucy, I'd recommend getting a small sauce side. I'll definitely be back because they have great specialty options that looked great!

Santoro's is an absolute gem of a pizza spot. It is a small little restaurant that is meant more for takeout but that doesn't stop them from making some phenomenal pies. I ordered ahead of time and got a gluten free 14" pizza with half cheese and half pepperoni. Obviously, had to start with the cheese. A little flop to it but great crunch. The cheese was also excellent with hints of basil in the sauce. Not only is it the best pizza I have had in Tampa, it is probably in the top 10 of best pizzas I generally have ever had. The pepperoni was fresh. I don't know what else to say, the pizza was incredible. This place also offers pizza by the slice and has a little outdoor seating in the form of picnic tables. If you are looking for some great pizza, especially if you are gluten free, look no further than Santoro's.

Portnoy approved, insanely popular lunch spot, especially with the college kids. Pretty standard NY style slices - large, greasy, and floppy.

Life Changing Pizza! My wife and I decided to try Dave Portnoy's highest rated pizza in Tampa this evening - Santoro's Pizza. We ordered their Nonna Lisa (Grandma) 18 " square and added mushrooms. We have tried over 100 different pizza places in the past throughout the country including many of Portnoy's highest rated ones but Santoro's Nonna Lisa (Grandma) is the best pizza we have ever had We decided to get take out and it was about a 15 mile drive each way. Even with the long drive and the amount of time it took to get back home to finally dig in and try this was still the best Pizza both of us have ever had. The crust, the tomatoes, the seasoning and the cheese were all amazing and in perfect balance and proportion to one another Next time we will definitely be going to eat there in person to get to eat it right out of the oven. You should definitely give it a try

Best pizza in Tampa!!! The food, decor and staff are amazing! This is my go to spot for pizza and chicken cutlet parm!!

Located @ 1329 W Cass Street is by far my favorite pizzeria!! If you are from New York you will LOVE Santoro's Pizzeria. When my husband and I go, we ALWAYS order an entire plain cheese pie along with a salad or some wings. We eat a few slices and take the rest home for lunch another day. Every time I go I feel like I'm transported back to my neighborhood pizzeria in NY when I was a young girl. Today we ordered our usual cheese pizza pie. While we waited for the pie we enjoyed wings and I also ordered a grandmas slice because why not! It's so yummy. Before I knew it I had eaten wings and 3 pieces of pizza!! You can order by the slice and that's what many people do. They offer all the different types of pizza. They also offer lunch specials. ***Keep in mind! I believe I read a sign that said they only serve slices until 5pm or until they're gone. After that you can order a pie. We have been here many times and tried many items off the menu. The salads are good, the calzones are good, regular wings are good. The wings are super crispy which is how I love them. I've recently tried a grandmas pie and it was delicious as well. I haven't tried their subs yet, but my son says they are delicious. They have many different types of pizzas, subs, salads, pastas and sweets. It's not a fancy place, they have some booth type seats and large shareable picnic tables. Outside are a few picnic tables & umbrellas as well. This restaurant does get very busy ! They have a small parking lot but I've always been able to park. People are constantly coming & going. If you are looking for delicious New York Pizza don't hesitate to go to Santoro's!! The owners and the staff are all lovely!

They have gluten free (gf) pizza that is 14" as opposed to the regular 12" gf options at most places AND it's affordable for being gf! Also, the pizza was amazing and this is my new go-to!

Made a list of Tampa area One Bite reviews and Santoros was on it. As a local, I know the area well and it's good to see commerce thriving on Cass St. Grabbed a slice for an early lunch, 11:30. It was getting busy fast and staff was working hard putting out orders. The pizza was very good and I would recommend giving them a try. Cheers

Santoro's is a great neighborhood pizza spot. Their pizza is far superior to the many chains in Tampa. Pies are always fresh and cooked to perfection with generous topping portions. They offer pizza by the slice or whole pie. My favorite is the supreme.

Ordered some pizza for a beach bonfire and i'm so glad we chose Santoros! the pizza was the perfect thickness with the perfect crust and amount of sauce. My favorite is the margarita pizza as always. so fresh and delicious. There was a long line but our pizzas were made fast and with love. Very cute interior as well, feels authentic and was nicely decorated for the holidays. Bonus points for the sicilian flag

We always love visiting this local pizzeria. The flavors all taste great and service is always quick. Kids love the Nutella bites and pizza as well. Plenty of outdoor seating and indoor seating but weekends they definitely get busy.

Super delicious and fresh dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings. Went at 4pm and it was busier than expected for mid day but it was easy enough to park, order, and wait for our food. Super friendly and the atmosphere is nice to sit inside or out. It was a family owned vibe and a great small business to support

Living in a different city where you can't find good pizza and coming here was amazing. I've heard the best things about this place and it is so cute! The vodka pizza hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had in my life! And I'm from ny so it's saying a lot. I ate like half the pizza myself even though I was full just kept going. The sauce is perfect and it's thin and crispy. I'm so sad to not be able to have this until I come back next month but you bet I'll be back for more. Ps they have can Gatorade and it's amazing.

Okay (1) I'm half Italian and (2) my first job ever was working at an authentic NY Italian restaurant in South FL....so I feel like I'm a girl that knows good Italian. Ordering ahead is a pro tip, we visited during lunch on a Saturday and it was crazy busy. They offer two slices and a drink for $7 but we just ordered a pie. We tried the Nonna Lisa, or Grandma pie. It comes in as an 18 inch square pie, topped with garlic, mozzarella, tomato plums and basil l for $26.50. The price was a little expensive considering no meat was on it but we really enjoyed it otherwise. If you like garlic knots you really need to order these, they are $4 and come with a side of marinara. They have the perfect doughy center and lots of garlic... 100% recommend! There's a good amount of seating inside and outside and you order at the counter. I highly recommend for your pizza cravings and you won't be disappointed.

Best pizza in Tampa hands down. The place is small and popular with the neighborhood but we've never had to wait incredibly long. From 11-4 they do a specialty + regular slice with a fountain drink for $7 which is pretty good for the quality. If you're from the northeast and feeling homesick, this place kicks ass above everywhere else.

the people that work there a cool, the place is cute! The food is INCREDIBLE! We had bbq chicken pizza, chicken vodka, and buffalo chicken, and all were incredible then we had the chicken cutlet sandwhich which also slapped!

Santoro's Pizzeria: The End of Your Pizza Quest When I first moved to Tampa, I set out on a noble (and increasingly disheartening) quest for good pizza. Each recommendation led to another letdown, and I began to question the collective Florida palate -- a city of false prophets, all pointing to mediocrity. And then, like a hand-tossed miracle, there was Santoro's. It's exactly what a neighborhood pizzeria should be -- and refreshingly, nothing more. The sides are forgettable, but let's not pretend you came for anything but the pie. Step inside and you're greeted by a swirl of UT students and Jersey accents -- an unspoken promise that you're in the right place. The ingredients are fresh, the pizzas exceptional, and the vibe warmly unpretentious -- the kind of casual authenticity most spots only try to imitate. Santoro's isn't chasing trends. It's just making damn good pizza. And that's more than enough.

This place is AMAAZINNNG! Came here for their lunch special (two slices and a drink) for $7.99. The diner itself is so cute and filled with a bunch of sports memorabilia, which I love. The employees seem to be all young kids and they were very nice and full of good energy. I had the buffalo chicken pizza and a slice of cheese. Both had a perfect crust and were a great size. I ended up taking one home for later! I've never had NJ or NY pizza, but this is what I will compare it to!

I had this pizza when I first moved to the Tampa area but I could not rememeber much about it. I came here with family recently and we sat outside on the tables and ate. This pizza is just as good as the pizza I grew up on in NY. The day we went was Gasparella so it was very busy that day. They were down to just a handful of items available on the menu and sold out of everything else which was understandable. I would certainly come here more often now that I know how great their pizza is.

Dang good pizza! I do have to say one of the best pizzas in Tampa. Extremely busy all day. Pepperoni and Cheese is probably the way to go but the other pizzas are good as well. THE CRUST is CRUNCHY Delicious!!

Really good pizza especially for Tampa. Guy is from New Jersey and it shows. Lunch special is a good deal and they also have canned Gatorade. 10/10 recommend

This place has pretty solid pizza and really good wings. We ordered online for pickup and it took 40 minutes because they were busy. We got a pepperoni pizza and I liked that the sauce was sweet. The garlic parmesan wings were very tasty. There is a small parking lot there and some street parking.

I'll get to the point. Santoro's is really like an American Italian, mock 80's movieset pizzeria. It's New Jersey/NYPD to the core & the food tastes of such!! Along the walls of this cute li'l eatery are keepsakes of bands from earlier times such as Foreigner & Journey. Pictures of honorary plaques from the public servants/survivors that served the 9-11 Tragedy & New York sports teams' memorabilia. As far as the pizza well, they won!! It would be selfish of me to not post so I'm gonna say go see for yourself- if you don't already know about them. Their food tastes familiar like the pizza I have when I'm up north & that dough makes the crust flaky but thin and that fresh sauce is gonna make me a daily customer most likely. My servers were sweet & informative about the history of the place. The wait was not long being that I ordered a pie just prior to closing. And the parking is great. As you see on the photos, the Garlic knots are awesome! The Steak & cheese sub is super meaty & the cheese sticks can't be beat!! I'll definitely be making this 1 of my foodie homes. In fact- I'm on my way so enjoy the pics!! ™Seaside Heights Baby

Great Pizza! Friendly staff and very welcoming. Reminds me of my college days. Young crowd when I stopped. All 3 pizzas were good! Great flavor, nice crispy crust and good sauce to cheese ratio. Definitely will order a fresh whole pie to properly rate this. 4.5 stars for price, taste and vibes

Great atmosphere, live Tik Toks being filmed, pizza and as on point and the garlic knots was a definite 10!!

Love the chill atmosphere. By far the best slice was the bbq ranch slice. Slammed the whole thing quickly the Buffalo slice is fire and was disappointed with the ceaser salad pizza. Solid spot want to try other flavors.

Stopped in today for the first time. Dough and sauce were all made from scratch! Staff was friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and it had a fun, big-city pizza vibe. I had their street taco pizza special and my son had the pepperoni and a slice of the thick crust. Everything tasted great. Prices aren't bad.

Had a Had a few slices and a soda it was alright I guess..nothing super memorable. Tasted like any ol regular pizza.

Pizza was delicious. The slices we ordered were a bit crunchier than the whole pie but could be because we ordered a chicken ala vodka pizza. We got our pizza with a reasonable wait for a made to order pie. Inside is very cozy chill pizza spot vibes with Italian color theme. Highly recommend stoping by for a slice of getting a whole pie worth the stop!

Nonna Lisa pizza is top notch! Fresh and tasty! We loved the garlic knots, perfect amount of garlic sauce. The atmosphere was very inviting and staff was kind and helpful. I will be back.

Waited 47 minutes past the pickup time just to find out they hadn't even started my order. Then I'm told, "Oh, we don't even have the pasta to make it." Why didn't you say something to me 45 minutes ago when I asked about my order! When they finally threw something together, the whole order was wrong anyway. If you like waiting, disappointment, and confusion with a side of attitude--this is your spot.

My favorite pizza spot in Tampa! Ambiance is very "grab and go" or "NY style pizza parlor" which I LOVE. The service is also very quick! They also do catering! For my 30th birthday I ordered sausage & peppers, baked ziti, chicken parm, garlic knots and a platter of their cannoli's! The food was incredible! Definitely recommend!

Best pizza in Tampa!! The pizza is delicious. Love the buffalo chicken pizza and the chicken parm pizza. Haven't tried the others yet but I'm sure they are amazing!! They have a great lunch special too. Highly recommend!!

BEST PIZZA IN FLORIDA! the second you walk in you feel like you're back in Jersey, it's truly amazing. The owner is fantastic, the staff is nice and the food is incredible. The place is clean, parking can be tough so keep that in mind but that's because ITS GREAT! get a slice, get a pasta, get a sandwich and enjoy!

Pizza was truly like cardboard. Slices small and no sauce or cheese. With a the hype. This was disappointing. One star being edible.

The pizza here is my favorite in Tampa. The chicken cutlets are delicious & so is their Cesar salads

Small place, staff were extremely fast and nice. Quick to get your order and drinks also let us know that it could be up to 30 minutes till we got our pie. Pizza is such a subjective area for us it was just okay. Sauce had a sweet tang to it, the crust did not have much of a flavor to it. Pizza was baked to perfection. Will definitely go back to try their subs or perhaps with some topping on the pizza.