DeFazio's Pizzeria

4.5 star rating
44 reviews Rating Details

Categories: Pizza, Italian  [Edit]

266 4th St
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 271-1111
Hours:

Mon-Fri 11 am - 9:30 pm

Sat 4 pm - 9:30 pm

Good for Groups:
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards:
No
Parking:
Street
Attire:
Casual
Price Range:
$$
Good for Kids:
Yes
Takes Reservations:
Yes
Delivery:
Yes
Take-out:
Yes
Waiter Service:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Good For:
Lunch, Dinner
Alcohol:
Beer & Wine Only
Noise Level:
Quiet
Ambience:
Casual
Has TV:
No
Wheelchair Accessible:
No

Review Highlights   

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"The fra diavolo pizza is spicy and amazing." (in 3 reviews)
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"Homemade crust, wood-fired brick oven cooked with all top..." (in 3 reviews)
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"with the chicken pesto pizza." (in 5 reviews)
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  • Review from Chris W.

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    Lagrangeville, NY

    5.0 star rating
    9/2/2011

    The best pizza anywhere.  The pesto pizza on the whole weat dough is out of this world.

    Let me tell you that I know pizza.  I grew up in New York City, I ate pizza every day for about a year.  I've lived in Italy, had every kind of pizza there.  I love pizza of all kinds, and I can tell you Defazio's makes excellent pizza.

    I would rather eat lint than not have a Defazio's pesto pizza.

    What makes Defazio's so good?  They make their dough fresh from scratch on premises: you can simply taste it.  The sauces, all made next door at the Defazio's deli, which has been around for decades - probably close to 50 years or more - are all made from the best ingredients the old-fashioned way.  And Rocky has a secret ingredient in the pesto sauce that, I think, gives it the perfect taste for pizza.  Ask him about it.

    20+ years ago when I tasted the pesto pizza for the first time I was in love, and it has been an enduring relationship.  Whenever I'm in Troy I make sure I stop by.  I sing love songs to my pizza when it arrives, and I weep tears of regret when I'm finished.  The other pizzas are good, too.

    Think I'm embellishing???? Try it.

  • Review from Paul I.

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    Cheshire, CT

    3.0 star rating
    12/21/2011

    The pizza is the best in Troy, period.  Don't give me any nonsense about how much you like the Buffalo Chicken at I Love Pizza of Troy.  

    I will begin by saying that I am extremely picky about my pizza.  I have noticed that people from other parts of the world different from New Haven county in CT have no idea what good pizza is.  DeFazio's is not that great, but the best in Troy.  

    I judge pizza on two main areas: crust and sauce.  If you hold toppings and cheese constant (RPI student here), the sauce and crust determines the quality of the pizza.  The crust is not that good.  It could be much thinner and have much more flavor.  A good Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a little more salt on the crust before the sauce and toppings could solve this problem.  

    The sauce is really, really good.  It is a rustic sauce, not sweet just full of flavor.  They make their own delicious sausage.  They use high quality pepperoni.  They love food there and it shows.  They take pride in their family heritage and are very welcoming.  Plan on take-out.  There are only four small tables in the restaurant.  My friend went there only a few times to pick up pizza and they already knew his name.  

    I really like this place, but the pizza could in fact be better.  I never had anything but pizza so I cannot comment on the remaining menu items.

  • Review from Ed B.

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    Zion, IL

    4.0 star rating
    9/5/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I'm from the Chicago area, so I used YELP to find a place to eat some good pizza, or pie if you will.  As I looked around the area this place jumped up with high praise.  So I figured why not give it a shot.  And long behold the reviews of this place are spot on.

    From the moment entering the restaurant we were welcomed by a very courteous gentleman.  I was disappointed to find there wasn't a big dining area so call ahead if you plan on dining in. However that didn't matter much for me since I was ordering out for 2 other people.

    We ordered a 12" chicken and red roasted peppers pizza as well as a 12" buffalo chicken pizza.  The cook time he had given us was about a half hour, but it took a bit longer (about 10 minutes).  I'm a very patient person so I wasn't bothered by it, especially when I got back to the hotel to eat it.  The buffalo chicken pizza was what I wanted to eat and I was so happy to find there was actually well cut chicken on the pizza, not little tiny thin pieces I usually get from other establishments.  The crust was great with its soft and smoky taste to it.  The chicken and red roasted peppers pizza was great with the combination of toppings.  I was very impressed and loved every bite of the pizzas.

    My only complaint to this experience was when I opened the box some of the pizza had been flipped over onto itself.  Other than some toppings pushed onto other slices everything was in order.  I would highly recommend this place for anyone to try if you're in the area.

  • Review from P S.

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    Malden Bridge, NY

    4.0 star rating
    1/9/2012

    Fresh ingredients, crust, sauce, and toppings were great. Next time I go I'll ask for a Neapolitan style crust. I'm sure if they don't have it they will come up with something. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Not a large restaurant, it seems to be mostly a take out / delivery place. All were satisfied in my group of 4.

    Thanks for the great pizza.

  • Review from Megan N.

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    New York, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/3/2012

    Amazing Pizza! The best pizza I have ever tried. This saying alot because I live in NYC/Brooklyn which has tons of great pizza places.
    As per other recommendations on yelp I tried the multi grain crust and pesto pizza. The crust was crispy and there was lots of fresh cheese. I also tried a salad that was ok, but I still give Defazio's 5 stars because the pizza is all that matters. This place is a hidden gem.

  • Review from Kristy E.

    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 6/12/2011 3 photos 1 Check-in Here

    My last review is pretty dated so I figure it's time I post an update.

    The pizza is still as fantastic as it was when I wrote my last review. I'm still a fan of their whole wheat crust and they're becoming my go to place for a red sauce and cheese pizza. I would order from them more, but when we're in a hurry and just want to do have a quick pizza night, Defazio's delivery service can take a very long time.

    As for the pasta dishes, I'm a fan of those too. The cajun chicken alfredo is very tasty and has some spice to it, which is something new for me when it comes to a pasta dish. The alfredo sauce isn't goopy, which I like. I'm not a fan of pasta swimming in heavy, cheesy alfredo. At Defazio's it's enough to coat the pasta and catch a little pocket of extra sauce here and there, while eating it. Little extra cheesy, sauce pocket presents, yum!

    They have an excellent red sauce, it's a little more seasoned, robust, and less sweet then I usually find in restaurants around here. I also like the half marinara/half alfredo sauce they make, it's comes on the fettucine rosario.

    The pasta itself, whatever type I've gotten is obviously homemade. It's the kind of thing, I picture there being a super secret recipe for.

    The service is very friendly and I get the feeling they put a lot of love into what they do and that they want their customers to be not just satisfied, but to truly enjoy what they eat.

    Listed in: Troy, NY

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    • 4.0 star rating
      6/9/2008

      I really, really like Defazio's Pizzeria. The four cheese on whole wheat with pesto minus the… Read more »

  • Review from Jeffrey C.

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    Detroit, MI

    5.0 star rating
    7/20/2011 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    This is the spot. Seriously, the next time I want the best pizza in the Eastern time zone I will drive the ten hours back to Troy from Ann Arbor, MI just to indulge myself with DeFazio's.

    All the toppings were top notch, it was baked just long enough so that everything was a little crispy, and the crust was the definition of out of this world. The best part is that it comes with the service you would expect from a mom and pop Italian restaurant and at very reasonable prices. You can't go wrong here, trust me.

  • Review from Nick V.

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    New York, NY

    5.0 star rating
    7/26/2011

    This is the way pizza is supposed to be.  

    Until recently, I never knew Troy had such great pizza, and DeFazio's is obviously legendary here.

    I personally liked Red Front a couple blocks away better, but DeFazio's is a top notch pizza joint worthy of 5 stars too.  Different styles from each, but both fantastic in their own rights.

  • Review from Hannah M.

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    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    6/24/2011 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    THE best pizza in The county, and I am a HuGe fan of the small grocery shop next door, my Grandma Anne would have approved :-)

    Closed on Sundays though.

  • Review from Michael B.

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    Lincoln, VT

    5.0 star rating
    12/29/2011

    One place that never disappoints.  Food is great, service is right up there and the store keeps me happy in Vermont when I can't get to the Capitol District.

  • Review from Alina H.

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    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    4/7/2011

    I am going to keep this ridiculously brief. We just moved down the block from this place, so we walked up there tonight having read all the reviews, ordered a four-cheese with red sauce (it's normally a white pizza.) Everyone was so friendly and sweet to us. We took it home (we couldn't eat in because they were all booked up!) And we ate it.

    I had heard all over that the four-cheese is out of this world. I mean it has gorgonzola, that's GENIUS.

    You guys I think I cried. You know the part in Eat Pray Love (the book, you guys, not the movie) where Liz and Sophie go to Naples and get pizza from what (by deduction) must be the best pizza place in the world, and it's so good they cry?

    I am sure I was feeling what they were feeling. I mean, we've eaten all the pizza in Troy at this point. This is a completely different echelon of amazing.
    Five. Stars.
    Yes, I'm coming back. YES. YES.

  • Review from Danika A.

    Albany, NY

    4.0 star rating
    2/27/2011 1 Check-in Here

    I came here last night with my husband and some friends from work who raved about this place.  They were not joking, this pizza is awesome.  What I like the most is that you can substitute any of their pizzas with whole wheat crust.  I would highly recommend spending the extra dollar or two to do so.  The whole wheat crust adds a nice heartiness to the pizza, and hey, it's healthier!

    We shared the puttanesca pizza, but we substituted pesto for the tomato sauce.  We also got the chicken and red roasted peppers pizza, and added some goat cheese to the top. Both pizzas were amazing.  And again, the whole wheat crust is so hearty that I felt like I was going to burst after having two slices.

    Oh, and it's BYOB, so feel free to sit back with a glass of wine while enjoying this amazing pizza.  I'll be back!

  • Review from Brandon B.

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    Milwaukee, WI

    5.0 star rating
    10/25/2011

    Best pizza Ive ever had. tried the buffalo general tso and Hawaiian all of the get two thumbs up. only complaint is the dining room is small only about 5 tables but the pizza is incredible

  • Review from Peter S.

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    Albany, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/3/2011

    DeFazio's is the best pizza in the area, and some of the best pizza I've had in or out of Brooklyn (and yes, I'm originally from Brooklyn).  Crust is THE KEY to a good pizza, and their crust is amazing.  They even have whole wheat crust.

    The staff is extremely friendlly, and greet me and my wife like we're family.  It's a family-owned business... and it really feels like it... like the good-ole-days italian restaurants you see in movies.

    I'd recommend reserving a seat if you plan on eating there (b/c it gets crowded quickly)... and ordering ahead even if you dont... because the pizzas often take 20 minutes or more to make.  Oh, and they do not sell by the slice, which is fine, b/c a full pie is what you deserve to buy yourself.  If you like pizza, you owe it to yourself to go to DeFazio's.  If you don't like Pizza, it's because you haven't been to DeFazio's.

  • Review from Brian T.

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    Downingtown, PA

    5.0 star rating
    2/23/2011

    Our family stopped by on our way home from skiing in Vermont. It was a great little side trip and while it didn't take very long to get there once off the beaten path (about 5 minutes) I was sure glad we had a GPS to help us get there.  The seating is very limited but luckily we got there and all the tables were open, but the advice of reserving a seat is probably a good one.

    We had the pizza which was very good, but since I saw that they made their own sausage prominently displayed in the window, I made sure that I got a side dish of that as well. This is quite simply some of the best sweet Italian sausage that I have ever had. I was really glad that they had a grocery right next door so I could take some home.

    The pizza was very good and the sauce was fantastic and you can tell that they use very fresh ingredients. My only beef is one of personal tastes, as I prefer a thin crust and their pizzas are more on the medium thickness range.

    The owner and his son were both very friendly to me and my family and made us feel welcome.

  • Review from Brian P.

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    Delmar, NY

    5.0 star rating
    9/26/2011

    Placed my order from the train as I pulled out of Hudson, NY and b-lined it to DeFazio's a couple Thursdays ago.  And while it was way out of the way from where I live, it was well-worth it.  A tad bit pricey, but definitely worth every penny.

    Things I loved:

    - They weren't afraid to crank the heat on the Puttanesca
    - They were out of feta for the Greek salads, but they waited until I arrived to find out what I wanted to substitute it with.  I feel like most places would've just schlepped something else on (if that) and called it a day.
    - Much more filling than you think - and tasted oh so good the next day from the fridge

    Now, I will say I was slightly disappointed (only slightly) by the wood-fired aspect of it.  I've had some pretty top-notch wood-fired pizza, so I was expecting something slightly different.  But this place outperformed in so many other ways that I easily looked past that.

    I'll definitely make the trip back to Troy and would love to try some of their other pasta dishes.  I'm sure they're amazing.

  • Review from Matt F.

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    New Haven, CT

    5.0 star rating
    11/21/2010

    While I Love's is the best "I need a need a pizza - fast and cheap" pizza in Troy - DeFazio's is the the best "I have some time to sit down and wait and savor" pizza.  I had their Fra Diavolo pizza over four years ago and I still dream about it to this day!  What truly makes me sad is that I didn't get around to trying this place until my second senior year at RPI.  

    I also recall ordering out from there (and eating in) and being overwhelmed the portions.  Everything came with salad and garlic bread - both of which were fresh.

    A quick glance at their menu shows that they now have a General Tso's pizza.  My first thought is "WTF?" but my next thought is that I can't wait to be in the Albany/Troy area again to try it.

    It may be a little off the beaten path, especially for college students who may either be:

    a) lazy
    b) without a car
    c) not wanting to lose their precious parking spot

    But if you do live in the area and haven't tried this place yet...do get around to it.  You won't regret it and you'll become an instant fan.

  • Review from John M.

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    Latham, NY

    5.0 star rating
    7/28/2011

    This is the best pizza I have ever had.  Great service.  You can tell that all the ingredients are fresh when you bite in.  Try the smoked mozzarella!

  • Review from Jeffrey B.

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    Latham, NY

    5.0 star rating
    7/29/2011

    This is my favorite pizza, I get the meat lovers and my wife gets the low cholesterol (healthy version) , both on a more than livable whole wheat crust, I drive many miles out of my way and past many other pizza shops on a almost weekly basis.

  • Review from Daniel B.

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    Albany, NY

    4.0 star rating
    11/1/2008 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

    It is easy to see why so many people love De Fazio's.  

    I was thwarted the first time I tried to go for lunch on a Saturday, since they were open only for dinner.  This is truly regretful, because it would be great to have De Fazio's as an option after the farmer's market.  

    But I made a trip out for a weekday lunch and decided to start with the basic cheese pie.  There were several "holy shit this is great" moments when sitting down to eat my pizza.  

    1) Plenty of burnt bubbles - IMHO the best part of any pizza.
    2) Crisp crust... at least on the first piece.
    3) Tasty cheese!  It's amazing how bland most mozzarella is
    4) The taste of fresh basil in the sauce.  Bright.  Summery.  Awesome.

    And the place is awesome too.  I love them on a philosophical level.  Not only for the use of organic ingredients, and the option of a whole heat crust.  But they have been a driving factor in the creation of a Little Italy in Troy, and have the letters and pictures on the wall to prove it.  

    Please, do yourself a favor.  If you have only had take out from De Fazio's, go in, and have dinner there.  The pizza is so much better when it first came out of the oven.  Reheating the leftovers was a sad sad exercise in futility.  And even the second piece wasn't as good as the first (but it rarely is, if ever, with pizza).

    Ultimately, I'm sticking with the 4* because I still have a stylistic preference for a thinner style pizza.  All the pieces of the pie at De Fazio's are exceptional... but there is too much of all of them.  They all scream for your attention, and are incredible unto themselves.  But they do not come together to rise to a level greater than any of them could achieve on their own.

  • Review from Nick P.

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    Saratoga Springs, NY

    5.0 star rating
    8/13/2008

    There is a special place in my heart for theses old world style pizzerias and import stores. Mr. and Mrs. DeFazio (have not seen mr. D in a little while...) are cute little italins and really care about their food, and family.  and when someone cares about things in life it shows.

    The import store (shirts are $12) has sauce, garlic, tomatoes, pasta and cheese. if you are a guy and you want a girl to like to you, buy some sauce, ravioli, mabey some sausage and make a "homemade" meal for her with some nice wine and a candle. You'll have it made brother.

    The Pizza store next door is bring your own beer if you like and they have such good pizza that it's almost overstimulating. The fra diavolo pizza is spicy and amazing. The pineapple ham is just wonderful. The kalamata olive is a little salty, but what the hell.

  • Review from akin t.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    4.0 star rating
    10/11/2009

    DeFazio is serious about their pizza, probably too serious. They make "homemade" pizza, the dough tastes like freshly baked bread, unlike chains and cheaper joints. Likewise the toppings appear fresh, and taste good. The pies are good, not the best I've had but quite good.

    The cash only policy is archaic. Personally, I find it annoying and I have not been a frequent visitor of DeFazio. The prices are higher than the average pizza chain. Some may feel it is worth it, others may think ... "Its just pizza".

  • Review from Tracy M.

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    Wynantskill, NY

    5.0 star rating
    5/24/2008

    Caution!  If you eat De Fazio's pizza you will forever be too spoiled to enjoy any other pizzeria pizza in the Capital Region.  This place uses all/mostly (not sure) organic ingredients to put together delicious gourmet pizzas.  I agree with the other reviewers--try the whole wheat crust esp. with the chicken pesto pizza.  

    Cash only.  They do not accept credit--last I remember anyway.

  • Review from Chris C.

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    Latham, NY

    4.0 star rating
    1/22/2011

    I've been hearing about Defazio's for about three hears now and decided it was time to try them out. I'm originally from Long Island and grew up eating great pizza tnroughout the boros. The one thing I've missed is good pizza. I am undoubtedly a pizza snob and expect a lot from the humble pie.

    I decided to order a fresh mozzarella pie with sausage. This my personal litmus test. Now, I did order ahead and go pick it up and bring it home. A couple of minutes under a low broiler brought the heat back. That said, this is a great slice of pizza. The sauce is excellent. Not to much spice, certainly not too sweet; it really tastes of fresh tomatoes. The cheese wasn't quite as milky as I would have expected but it was still very creamy and just the right amount on the pie. A. Smattering of fresh basil really lends itself well, both to flavor and to presentation. And the fresh made italian sausage is top notch. None of this crumbled sausage at Defazio's (something I'd neved seen anywhere but on store bought pizza until migrating to the Capital region. But really what made this pie for me was the crust. This is something special. I would hae to say that, aside from a coal oven crust, this is one of the best I've had. Incredibly ligh but not too airy. Just the right amount of crunch combined with chewyness. I honestly had to force myself to stop eating the crust so I'd have room for one more slice.I have to say, it's worth the drive for a top notch pie and I will be back for more.

  • Review from What Average Guys Think X.

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    Saint James, NY

    5.0 star rating
    9/25/2008

    De Fazio's is the best pizza by far in the Capitol Region. The crust is great, both chewy and crunchy.  The sauce is equally good having both hints of sweetness and spiciness. Most Capitol region pizzerias miss both of these marks.

    DeFazio's is a reason to head to Troy. It is simply the best.

  • Review from Caleb P.

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    Brooklyn, NY

    3.0 star rating
    6/11/2009

    I heard good things about this place. I was excited and eager to travel through the bowels of Troy to sample their delicious slice of pizza, only to be disappointed when I took the very first bite.

    Don't get me wrong, it's good pizza, but that's about it. It's like opening up a Christmas present, expecting a iPhone, but you got a Blackberry Storm instead. Good phone, but it's not an iPhone.

  • Review from Andrew C.

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    Albany, NY

    3.0 star rating
    Updated - 7/15/2010

    The wife and I ventured to this place after reading yelp users reviews of this place. We ventured out to this place on a snowy Friday night around 6pm. Parking was easy. Walked in, greeted by very friendly staff(type of friendly staff you want to go back to give them business just because they are really friendly).

    We ordered a large pepperoni pizza and large sprite 2 liter for $16.95. Service was great, pizza came out in about 20 minutes and it looked great. I just have 1 problem. The pie looked great, but it did not taste as crispy as it looked. Tried to pick up a slice and all the toppings(cheese, sauce) fell off. I am sure the grease from the pepperoni added to this. Overall the pizza was thick(i enjoy) and greasy from the roni, but I still liked it(I never had pizza run right through my digestive track as fast as this did). It was hard to judge the taste of the basic core(dough, cheese, sauce) of the pizza due to the grease.

    If I was to go back, I  would just get cheese. We took leftovers home and the next day for lunch, one slice felt like 5 lbs because of all the grease that absorbed into it.

    The only downer to the night is when we were leaving the place, about 5 police cars came speeding down to chase criminals I suppose. One police cruiser stopped right next to my truck so I was stuck in my parking space until they had things under control.

    Overall, its great pizza, just wish I tried it without pepperoni. If I lived closer to it, I would probably be a regular, but since I live on the other side of the river, I most likely would not be going back.

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    • 3.0 star rating
      3/19/2010

      3.5 stars

      The wife and I ventured to this place after reading yelp users reviews of this place. Went… Read more »

  • Review from Lai-Yee B.

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    Albany, NY

    5.0 star rating
    1/31/2008

    I have no clue how they make their pizza (charcoal, wood fired?), but the crust comes out wonderfully! It's kind of charred, but still chewy, and just plain ol' good!

    Order in (it's BYOB too), grab a Snapple out of the cooler and wait for your pizza. It looses tons of it's oomph in take out.

    Just trust me. Go order one.

  • Review from Karden R.

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    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    9/6/2010

    I've was here for 5 minutes and never wanted to leave. Staff treat you better than family. Pizza was delicious and made with care. Get the Capriccio. Will def come back!

  • Review from Dario S.

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    Wilton, NY

    3.0 star rating
    12/11/2009

    Very Nice Employees!

    3.5 Stars

    Clean!

    Its located in a neighborhood in Albany know as Little Italy which I have never been to before. After driving in the area and seeing the people in the area walking down the streets and such, lets just say its not just Italians there anymore!!!!! Disgusting! We went there for lunch and ordered a calzone which when it came out to the table it was ENORMOUS! It was filled with some really delicious cheeses and pepperoni and sausage. Since I did not know the size of the calzone I ordered eggplant Parmesan over ziti to share as well. It also was a huge portion! They are owned by a family that has been there for years running a Italian grocery right next door. The food was really good and I would love to go back and try a pizza which seems to be a big hit with the other yelpers.

  • Review from B T.

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    Philadelphia, PA

    5.0 star rating
    2/18/2011

    On our way to Killington, were looking for a casual place to eat. After reading reviews, decided on Defazios and are SO glad we did.  The sausage antipasto was superb (homemade sausage) and the pizza was as good as everyone before has claimed.  To complete the experience, everyone at Defazios was as welcoming as could be. Ray made us feel at home and within minutes, we were chatting with all the locals.  My husband said we may have to make this an annual tradition and I agree!

  • Review from Beau C.

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    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    7/30/2011

    Best pizza in the area! Very small, friendly place -- it takes a while, so you might want to phone your order in.

  • Review from Rhea D.

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    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    Updated - 8/9/2010

    Changed my review from a four to five star. After living in Troy for almost two years now, I rely on DeFazio's for my Italian cravings from the fresh groceries next door to the pizza, calzone and salads. I'm still not in love with the pasta, I think their style will always be a little too close to al dente for my tastes, but the flavors are there. The calzone is worth the fifth star though!

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      3/7/2009

      When I first moved to Troy, I didn't know where to order pizza, because there are so many places… Read more »

  • Review from Meredith S.

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    • 115 reviews

    Albany, NY

    5.0 star rating
    4/20/2009

    I had the pleasure of finally trying DeFazio's after hearing about it for so long and it was everything I hoped it would be - delicious pizza.  The crust is awesome, nice and crispy, with just the right amount of sauce and cheese.   I loved all of the fresh toppings available and so many of the pizzas sounded so yummy.  I might have to start thinking of reasons to go to Troy so I can grab dinner here...

  • Review from Crystal C.

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    • 123 reviews

    Albany, NY

    5.0 star rating
    12/6/2009

    we ordered plain cheese and a smoked mozzerella pies at work 2 weeks ago and I have been CRAVING more ever since. Seriously the best pizza I've ever tasted, the crust is perfect, the cheese is delicious. This stuff is dangerously tasty!

  • Review from Kenny H.

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    • 75 reviews

    Santa Barbara, CA

    5.0 star rating
    10/7/2010

    Loved the pizza!

  • Review from Loretta M.

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    • 2 friends
    • 4 reviews

    Troy, NY

    5.0 star rating
    7/20/2010

    Love that whole wheat crust

  • Review from Sophia V.

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    Irvine, CA

    4.0 star rating
    11/2/2008 2 photos

    yummmmm

    love that it was organic and that you could get whole wheat dough

    AND PESTO PIZZA!! =]

    the flavor was a bit subtle but the dough had very good texture--that right out of the brick oven toastiness...and the cheese was not too overpowering...just right

    i want to try more flavors!

    it was very delicious but service had a lot of room for improvement!
    just because their food speaks for the restaurant itself doesn't mean they have to be so cold =[

    would still order from them again though! they deliver
    but apparently they won't do special requests like writing happy birthday on a pizza and delivering it =[

  • Review from Ari S.

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    • 60 reviews

    Ottawa, ON

    Canada
    4.0 star rating
    5/21/2008

    An old school pizzeria joint that has organic whole wheat dough options?  "WTF?" you say. And it's not just healthy but tastes good too. Not too many tables but you can bring a bottle of wine so it's a great place to order in.  The salads are gigantic (in a will ruin your appetite if you order it as an appetizer before the pizza kind of way).

  • Review from Jenn B.

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    • 30 reviews

    Albany, NY

    5.0 star rating
    3/21/2009

    went there for the first time last night and loved it!! small little place, only 3 tables so you may wanna takeout. 5 of us split a few different meals to see what was good. we got the low cholesterol pizza on whole wheat crust, chicken and broccoli pasta Alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs and the chicken and spinach calzone. everything was fresh, homemade and amazing. we actually watch the guys bring the fresh pasta sauce over from next door(they have a store where they sell all their sauces) i would go again in a heartbeat. the portions were incredible and the food was the best!!! they won this Italian girl over for sure.
    for all the food we got, our bill was $62 and we brought home a few doggie bags.

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