Best Pizza (Thick Crust)

Pizzeria Della Piazza
Husband-and-wife owners John and Ann Piazza offer three crust options at their Daggett Avenue institution, Pizzeria Della Piazza: a thin semi-St. Louis style (made with mozzarella instead of Provel), a thick "Pan Style," and a monstrous "Stuffed Pizza." They're all dandy, but we're all over the Chicago-inspired "Stuffed" version. The dough, made fresh throughout the day, is adorned with mozzarella and cheddar, your choice of toppings, a tangy, tasty tomato sauce and a top crust. A small Stuffed is probably sufficient to feed a family of four. At eighteen inches, the extra-large could satisfy hot dog-eating champ Joey Chestnut, the reincarnated corpse of Marlon Brando and those fat twins who ride around on little motorcycles. A caveat: A pizza this big can take up to an hour to bake, so be sure to block out sufficient time and choose your dining companions wisely. And it might be a good idea to bring a defibrillator, just in case.

Best Of Search

Click here for Best Of Map

Best Of Issues - Previous Years

Latest Best Of User Comments

  • Best Running Store (1)
    2008-10-04 12:29:22
    Big River Running Rocks! I'm so excited for Matt & Ben. They've done so much for the community!...
  • Best Burger (1)
    2008-10-04 07:04:56
    Burger was great, my was cooked perfect as was my husbands. Our friend had ordered well done...
  • Best Yarn Store (1)
    2008-10-02 17:23:56
    They are truly the BEST!! They really know their stuff - and wonderful co-hosts of "Stitch 'n...
  • Best Country Band (Alternative) (1)
    2008-10-01 19:17:16
    you guys are the best
  • Best Book by a Local Author (1)
    2008-09-29 19:05:06
    I would be very interested in obtaining a copy of this book. If anyone can assist please...

Best of St. Louis 2007 Award Graphics

Riverfront Times Insiders

  • Local food, music and news blasts
  • Free Stuff
Backpage.com