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Love, love love this place! Gourmet pizza, tasty salads served in bread bowls and outdoor seating...
The owner is very cute and friendly, and staff is very helpful. No gruff pizza workers at this joint!
My favorite is the veggie pizza, minus the eggplant.
To all my vegan friends, get your ass here, it's as good as it gets for vegan pizza!!
I love this place, great selection of toppings, thin crunchy crust and the sauce is AMAZING. I don't know what the hell they put it in but it's as sweet as playing candy land on gum drop mountain with lord licorice.
My favorite is broccoli rabe and caramelized onions.
I really like Slice alot alot though sometimes I want more cheese, also it's on my corner and I am both lazy and impatient.
Now I'm a native New Yorker who grew up folding a slice in half and walking with it. And there are two kinds of pizza in NYC - sit down thin crust (the epitome being John's on Bleeker Street) and the aforementioned by the slice Saturday Night Fever style fold & walk (best Joe's on 6th & Bleeker) . Slice is more the former. Its sit down pizza..
First we were totally in love with the Clam pie, then the clam pie with bacon (YUM!!!) though I recently had Clam pizza in Connecticut and it was so chock full of big fat fresh clams that I am now over this one.
Then I had a thing for the goat cheese, caramelized onion bacon pizza, which is fabulous but it's so rich better for sharing...makes a great breakfast BTW, same goes for the one with Gorgonzola & prosciutto ...v rich, v good.
The BF's current favorite is the Pizzazz (Hot peppers, fresh tomato, Mozzarella & American cheese) but no matter what I say he will not try it with pepperoni, which I agree would be slightly over the top and cause like 7 different kinds of heartburn, but I think it would be soo good. I never get it because its too much for me, I like one piece of it and that's all..ok maybe two.
I love the pepperoni (but I get it with out portobello mushrooms, don't like them on pizza too juicy) I esp like it with whole wheat crust, weird I know.
Speaking of whole wheat, have on occasion been all health conscious and ordered spinach, artichoke & fresh tomato pizza with low fat mozz on whole wheat crust, and its good, it's really good, but it's not as soulfully satisfying, like frozen yogurt vs ice cream, its good but its not the same,
The Buffalo Chicken which I get with a side of fresh arugula to put on top, is also quite yummy, though unorthodox like wings without the gnawing, and with much better cheese (Everyone should serve wings with Gorgonzola BTW).. I have a little add-on to the buffalo pizza, I ask for a side of arugula which I throw some red wine vinegar or lemon juice on and put on top of the pizza...sometimes I add cucumber, raw red peppers or celery from my fridge - if you have never had pizza with nice cold vinegary salad on top fuugedaboutit, it's so good, its a habit I picked up from a guy from Queens, probably the only good habit one can pick up from a guy from Queens..ok he did teach me how to slip someone a $20 in that special way.
Though will say its a bit pricey esp when the two people in the house cannot agree on a topping it quickly turns to a $35 pizza night, esp since I have to add things.
One way we offset the cost of Slice while still getting the amazing Slice pizza is we get a Large Margarita or Marinara, and use whatever is in the fridge to make our own toppings, so each slice is different. it helps that I keep a well stocked fridge, but its fun and interactive and keeps the cost of pizza night at @ $17 and I clean out the fridge at the same time.
I tried Slice one Monday night for delivery because of all the good things I heard about it. I ordered my usual 1/2 pepperoni 1/2 pineapple and was very underwhelmed. It was flavorless and there was barely any cheese - I thought they forgot the cheese but upon further inspection there were a few flakes. I suppose its more of a European take on pizza...Im not sure, but I like my pizza cheesy with a crust I can bite into - Im a thin-crust Dominos kinda girl. Sometimes I feel like a margherita pizza and I can appreciated that but I wanted a normal pizza. And was disappointed. :(
Having grown up just outside of pizza heaven (that is, New Haven, CT), pizza is something that I take very seriously. Needless to say, I was more than disappointed with the pizza options in the city when I arrived. And I tried them all - Pietro, Rustica, NYPD, Gianfranco Rustica, Lazaro's, Joe's, you name it. No dice. But that all changed when Slice arrived on the scene. The crust is thin and crispy, the sauce is made with luscious San Marzano tomatoes, and the toppings consist of only the freshest ingredients. Even better, you do not need to wait an hour and a half in the bitter cold like you would at Pepe's or Sally's for a pie because they deliver all the way to G-Ho (and the opening of a second location in Rittenhouse means that I get my pizza ten minutes earlier). While not necessarily meeting the gold standard that I grew up eating, it is pretty darn good and the best available here.
We went here for the first time last night after hearing so much about the place on here and on other web forums. We are from the Northeast so it is not a neighborhood spot for us, but we took our bottle of wine and sat outside and ordered the Margherita pizza.
Despite other peoples criticisms of the Margherita pie we found it very tasty. The amount of cheese was good as was the sauce and basil. No complaints here. The only thing that was funny to us was that nobody else was eating here at around 8.00 pm on a Saturday night, particularly wit h all the activity in the area. The good pizza spots up here in the NE are jammed with people. At Vince's you are lucky to get a seat and that place is four times as big. But the pizza was good and we will be returning to try a different pizza next time with some more wine.
2nd best pizza in Philly, next to Tacconelli's.
Thin crust, great toppings and ingredients, incredibly friendly staff.
They don't take credit cards but are incredibly accomidating. Once I didn't have enough cash and since they have caller ID with my info on file they trusted me enough to use a check.
The one thing I like at Slice more than Tacconelli's are the array of toppings.
The only negative is that it is expensive, but that makes sense considering the ingredients that they use.
I just wish I could to order from here more often instead of Marra's!
The only thing keeping this from a 5 star rating is the mediocrity of their Margherita pie. With amazingly thin & crisp crusts (still somehow plush at the same time), their pizzas have the perfect base and, unfortunately, it shone through the sauce, mozzarella and basil just a bit too much; the pie was exceptionally dry and the crust seemed to be the only outstanding component. In contrast, their specialty pies are a must and each is packed with a creative combination of flavorful toppings. Currently number one on my list is the Clams Casino - piled high with clams, bacon, red onions (cooked to perfection, so as to not overwhelm the salty melding of prior mentioned ingredients), and peppers. I don't even like clams, never have, but after experiencing them in this application - I might have to reconsider, and so should you!
It may just be true, best pizza in Philly?
Rustica is the only other place I like in this city, seriously Philly pizza sucks.
Don't come after me either, I am from Philly, Port Richmond too, where legendary Tacconelli's is located, and I haven't had their pizza since I was a child and before the whole reserving dough thing.
But back to Slice...
Large slices, they may be like 3 bucks or something, but it is just about the size of 2 slices, and its got the crispy crust that is an absolute must for good pizza. fresh ingredients, cool combinations and a small but decent beverage selection. 3 blocks from home so it is officially better than rustica to me.
Hawaiian pizza that doubles as a hangover cure.
A++
4 stars PLUS!
Maybe the wild intensity of my obsession is due to the fact that I quit smoking recently or that I don't get enough physical affection , but in any case I am qualified to promise you that this pizza really is quite delicious.
The eggplant one; the Italiana with Gorgonzola, prosciutto and arugula; and the goat cheese pie are all really great ( although because of the saltiness perhaps less bacon on the goat cheese one would be advisable). I have also very enthusiastically enjoyed a portabella pie and am eager to try other toppings.
I think I will stick to pizzas because the calzone I got once wasn't quite as remarkable, but am curious about their many sophisticated sounding salads.
In all our interactions the staff members have been quick and professional.
Only pizza joint in the city where the whole pie seems to be better than just getting a slice. Maybe they should be called Whole?
Naturlich, serving pizza by the slice can turn mediocre pizza into great pizza. When I'm rich I'll order a whole pizza, from any jon', and have them seperate and cook each slice seperately...then reassemble back into a pizza.
I'll start by saying I am a fan of thin crust pizza and I don't need too much cheese. With that said I love Slice.
Thin crust nice crisp, good sauce and a great choices of toppings.
I love going there for pizza or when I can't - do take out. With thin crust I think you lose something as soon as the pizza gets in the box, it might be the steam messing with the crisp of the dough but it's not the same. So if you really want to experience this pizza make the trip.
In addition to the pizza I often get the Arugula salad in a bread bowl which is very good, especially for a pizza place salad.
Not much for decor but with Pizza this good - who really cares. My favorite pizza in south Philly - or center city area in general.
First time, perfect. Possibly the best pizza I've had in Philly. So good, I ordered another 3 days later.
Both times went with the pepperoni (which are uncured). Tried getting meatball w/pepper, but they don't do meatball. Delivery guy was chatty, which was annoying cause my pizza wasn't piping hot. Still it was good. Second time around more sauce than the first... almost too much sauce for my tastes so be careful if you similarly don't like tomato pies. The first time was perfect... even better than Tacconelli's. I'll be back for more.
What else can be said about SliCE?
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Great thin-crust pizza. I had the pepperoni & goat cheese toppings. Pepperoni was spicy and plump...no weak little grease discs here.
The cheese & sauce meld into a perfect blend...the goat cheese, while flavorful, really didn't bring much more to the party...next time I'll try the sausage.
Grumble. Previously had a fantastic experience. This time we got a salad which was delicious. Baby spinach with grilled pears topped with melted goat cheese and candied walnuts. Great balsamic dressing. We also ordered a Margherita pizza. It was overcooked (a bit burnt) and I really found it rather tasteless despite what seemed like fresh ingredients. Something really lacked in the sauce. Plus we tried the whole wheat this time which was $2.50 extra, which I find a bit outrageous especially as it was not even listed on the menu. Overall we paid almost $30 for a mediocre pizza and a good but not overly large salad. I can't bump this place down to 3 stars when my last experience was great... I plan to keep trying different things...
Great pizza! Got the barbecue chicken. Crispy crust, no grease (even with the chicken!).… Read more »
WIthout a doubt, the best pizza in Philadelphia.
Fresh, high quality ingredients, fast delivery, vegan and healthier (wheat dough) options. My favorite is the La Pizza made with provolone cheese. Although I've tried several of their offerings and have loved them all.
They also have a nice assortment of fresh salads.
Excellent thin crust pizza. I am from New England not far from New Haven, CT and this is the closest I have found to Pepe's Pizza (Pepe's where every president and pope has been since it opened in the 1920s... Obama hasn't been there YET...) My favorite is the white clam with mushrooms... I just wish they were open more often for lunch.
If you're looking for the best pizza south of Trenton then go no further. This lovely restaurant makes a great pie and will make it right to boot. Thin, crispy and delicious is the key. The owners, a lovely couple, really care about their business and will make sure you are happy with what you get.
Order out or better yet stop in and feel welcomed!
Try pepperoni garlic, sausage with red onion, or The Americano for starters.
I would say this is more of a 3.5 star-place. The sauce is great and if you like thin crust, they do it well. I also like the whole wheat option.
Like other reviewers said before, the Maglio sausage is a nice touch. There are also other fresh toppings. I've tried the portabello mushrooms and that was good.
I would say they make an inferior Margherita. There is not nearly enough cheese on it - literally 2 tiny circles on each slice. The basil isn't chopped nor spread evenly. It was mainly sauce.
The big negative about this place is the price. I had high hopes that this would be my local go-to pizza shop, but the price is off-putting enough for me to continue the search.
When I first moved to South Philly, my biggest disappointment food wise was the pizza. Pizza, despite being such a prevalent american food, is somewhat rare to find done well. Your average local pizza place generally makes a passable pie, but nothing special. I don't know what it is in south philly, but the pizza here is generally terrible. Doughy, rubbery crust, sickeningly sweet tomato paste sauce, and oily imitation cheese. Even the better places weren't as good as most of the suburban places I grew up with.
Slice changed all that. To me, the measure of a pizza place is it's pepperoni pie. Its kind of like General Tso's chicken is to chinese, spicy tuna rolls are to sushi, or a burrito is to mexican. It's the standard by which you can compare two places. Slice's pepperoni is just about perfect. The crust is as thin as it gets, but still has the right amout of moisture. The sauce, in which you can detect actual chunks of tomato, forms a perfect layer of flavor.. There is just enough cheese, nowhere near as much as your typical pizza, but it forms a perfect bond beween the sauce and bread. Good, medium thick pepperoni rounds out the deal. They cook it hot and fast, and leave it in to the very cusp of overcooking it. Some people might consider it slightly burnt, but thats what happens when you do pizza right. For pickups they can turn it around quickly, I live too close to need it delivered, so I can't speak for that.
Other highlights include the barbecue or buffalo chicken pizza, with thin slivers of chicken drizzled in sauce. The margherita pizza is excellent, and the Hawaiian, substituting prosciutto for ham, and with the option of white or red pie, is nothing like you've ever had. Every time I order there, an internal debate rages whether to get an old favorite, or try something different. With Slice, that decision is win-win.
Best pizza in south philly.
Hands down.
Fresh ingredients and tons of choice.
Slice makes good pizza to those who want not too much on their pie, consider pizza as a snack and not a craving then Slice at 10th is for you. They do not accept Cards so bring as much cash. eating in is okay with a nice LCD flat screen while waiting. The Cheese pie is okay but the pizza to order here is the Margherita, I believe this is the one that handed them the Best of Philly award. Brynn is right about the crust its eatable and the sauce did not taste canned.
You'll see Tomax and Xamot bake your pie too as well. The ladies who get your orders are friendly too and yes it is in South Philly...big ups Slice!! just in case you get the Best of Philly nod this year try not to raise your price up another notch
i have heard a LOT about slice lately on several different message boards i frequent, and i am both hungry AND broke so i decided to check out slice. NOT a good idea if you are broke. small pizza = $12.
pizza plusses:
- BEST crust in the city
- fresh toppings (good olives)
- excellent, tangy tomato sauce
pizza minuses:
cheap-ass BLAND mozarella cheese!
price
i am not usually one to complain about price, so i should state if it were THE perfect pie, which it could be if they fixed their cheese problem, i would probably say it's worthy of the whole five stars. however an inferior pie at a slightly inflated price - three stars. still worth a visit though.
I went to Slice for the first time last week after stumbling across it by chance walking through South Philly. I've only lived in Philly a short time, but this has got to be up there with the best pizzas in the city. We had trouble deciding between white and traditional style pizza, so the waitress suggested we try a half and half, which turned out great. The toppings were great and obviously fresh, and they let you substitute whole wheat crust and part skim mozzarella (though the menu doesn't tell you it costs extra).
The staff was super friendly and accomodating. A little pricey for pizza, but the upside is it's BYOB. Great little neighborhood spot.
Tried SLICE for the first time the other night. I ordered the Margherita. The pizza was super legit. It was very similar to the type of pizza you would get in Italy. Thin and crispy crust, perfect sauce (not sweet not spicy), and sparse toppings. If this is how you like your pizza, you're in good hands here. Anyway, now that I know that the basic pie here is good, I cannot wait to try some of the more adventurous combos. I'm pretty intrigued by the Clams Casino pie. I have to wait to get paid though, this place is molto espensivo!
By far the best pizza in Philly. I'm originally from NYC so I'm kind of a pizza snob. I've tried plenty of places that people in philly have said are good. Rustica, lorenzos, couch tomato are some off the top of my head. Slice is definitely better than all of them. I would only give Slice 4 stars if they were in NYC but I will give them 5 stars because I know the other pizza places above get 5's and they taste like crap compared to slice. First some good things about the pizza:
1) The dough is pretty close to perfect, crispy from the middle of the pie all the way to the crust, I would like it a bit chewier but thats just a preference thing.
2) The sauce is great, the tomatoes are fresh. In matter of fact the quality of all their ingredients was pretty good.
My only complaints about the pizza would be the fact that the cheese wasn't nicely distributed. I understand they're using fresh mozzarella as opposed to the shredded processed stuff but a simple thin slice and spread it out over the pizza as opposed to throwing it on in chunks would be nice. Same problem with the basil. They loaded it on. Liked the fact that they weren't cheap with the basil but it would have been better to chiffonade it and spread it over the pizza rather than put whole leaves.
Overall though, from the half a dozen or so pizza places that I have tried in philly, all with at least one of my friends claiming it to be the go to place, Slice is the best place to go for pizza in Philly. Just go out and try it.
I love this place. I live on the same street and go frequently. The margherita is the the best I've ever had. The La Pizza is fantastic. The employees are super nice. And who doesn't love a Hank's root beer?
I've tried nearly all the options, and concluded that this is the best pizza within delivery distance of my place in South Philly. The thin crust is excellent and they use fresh, high quality ingredients. The peperoni is awesome and the mushrooms are delicious portobellos. Caesar salads are great too with homemade croutons and dressing. I won't admit how much pizza I eat, but I will admit to a certain level of snobbery. I give the pie at Slice two thumbs up.
Slice is absolutely my favorite pizza place in Philly. Hands down, they have the best thin crust pizza with delicious chunks of fresh sauce. The toppings are fresh and the staff are friendly. The owner is really cool and is almost always there. Since it is so thin, one person can easily eat a small pie to oneself - and i'm a small girl. Buyer beware- they only take cash. Also, one slice is pretty pricey because it is the equivalent of other pizza place's 2 slices. So, expect to pay $3 or more for one slice. But def a great place to try!
Thin crust, wonderful toppings. I got the Scallopine chicken pizza, which had chicken, mozzarella, portabello mushrooms, and San Marzano tomatoes. The only problem was that there was not enough cheese on my pizza, and the crust was slightly over-cooked/burnt. The staff was super friendly, and I loved the cozy feel of the shop. I would go back, but would probably need to order it with extra cheese.
The best pizza in Philadelphia, the owners and staff are friendly, the delivery option is great and the topping selection is wonderful. I am really pleased and commend the owners for providing an excellent product.
We've recently been a little disenchanted with Marra's and live closer to SliCE, so we ordered in the other night and were not disappointed. Thin crust is the modus here, and it was really good and crispy. I found it a little oily, but in a good way, not in a orange-grease-running-down-your-hands way. We got a large 'Quattro Stagione', which is 4 toppings on one pie, each only on a quarter of the pizza. We went with sausage, basil leaves (big and fresh), garlic and red onions. I'm starting this off with 3 stars, and will no doubt add more as I try more varieties and perhaps dine at the pizzaria (byob). I feel sorta silly living so close to this place but never having gotten their food before. Consider me converted.
March 18th update: We recently ate in the 'restaurant' as a party of three, sharing a byo bottle of wine. It's pretty no-frills as a dining experience, but it's nice that you can sit and eat and bring booze. It was a cold night and the doorway lacks a vestibule, so there was a harsh drop in temp every time someone walked in, but all the tables were filled regardless. The restroom is alllll the way in the back...I recommend washing your hands etc before you head over if you're going to dine here. But the pizza is wonderful and the service is good, though bring cash because they don't take plastic. If Bitar's weren't across the street and Chickie's hoagies around the corner, I would eat here all the time.
Slice is flat out, hands down the best brick oven thin crust pizza in Philadelphia. Last time I ate in and talked to the owner who knew all about his competition and what made each one great. Obviously he then put it all together in one place. If you prefer New York style (flexible and big) or Chicago deep dish then this is not your place. However if you like brick oven thin crust well done pizza, Slice is the best around. Tacconellis comes in a close second.
One of the best pizza places in Philly. Good prices too. I miss living a few blocks from this gem.
I love me some thin crust pizza and had the pleasure of my one dinner in Philly being a few slices of Florentine from SliCE. We phoned in our order, had friendly service upon pickup, and took the hot pies back to pig out in the privacy of our friends' home. Maybe the best crust I've ever had - thin and crispy without being dry or too cracker-y. The Florentine combination of spinach and ricotta was a nice topping for a garlic & olive oil pizza, but I also had a bit of my man's traditional slice to sample the red sauce, which I also found delicious. Neither pizza was particularly smothered in cheese, which was nice - the thin crust met a nice ratio of toppings and wasn't overloaded. Great experience overall.
If you like typical Philly pizza--huge, dirt cheap, soft dough, and mountains of cheese, you're going to hate the Slice.
For the rest of us, they do a really good knockoff of New Haven/New York style pizza. Jason's a fanatic about his equipment and his ingredients, so the sauce actually tastes like sweet tomatoes instead of generic red, you can rest assured that milk was actually involved at some step in the cheese creation, and basics like pepperoni and sausage have some kick to them.
I've only tried maybe a third of the pizza menu, but I haven't been disappointed yet.
Best pizza in south philly, hands down. Thin and crispy with gourmet toppings. Not the cheapest, but not outrageous, and worth it. The pepperoni is excellent!
I literally just left Slice, I am a Philly native and have always thought that the only edible pizza in Philly was Lorenzo's but let me tell you I am eating my words and my god do they taste delicious. Of course I am talking about Slice. I'm a nanny and I was able to take a 22 month old in there and I'm assuming the owner was behind the counter and was the nicest guy ever. He told me the low down about their pizza and generally catered to my every need. The pizza was just scrumptious. I wanted to get more but then I would of felt like a fattie. Next time I'm getting a pizza just for me. Bonus: They have Whole Wheat dough. MMmmMmMmMmmmMm- that's the bottom line.
I accidentally found this place and I have never been so happy. I ordered the Chicken Scaloppine for myself and 5 of my teacher friends before we went to see Sex and The City. This pizza was amazing. The ladies agreed, the crust was phenomenal, and the ingredients blended better than expected. Pair this with a sauvignon blanc and you are having an awesome night. Large pizza range from 10.75-15.95. Just remember it is cash only. They are eat in, take out, delivery, byob, and offer whole wheat dough.
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