Vincent's Pizza Park

The crust will always be crispy and hard, but the center of the pizza will always be soupy and soft. Lots of folks love their pizza because of those traits, but others aren't a fan (like me). However, they use quality ingredients and always make their pizzas by hand, so I have to give them some credit.

I finally know what pizza is!! This is the best pizza ever, it makes other pizza places not even worth eating. You have to try this place if you want a full course meal in a pizza. It's very hearty, loaded with cheese, crust, toppings and grease. I've tried so many places and recommendations but none compare to this. If you don't like alot of everything and want a NYC slice this isnt going to be your favorite pizza, just being honest. My old favorite pizza places aren't even good anymore. I tell everyone about this pizza and actually wish I could take this pizza to the "top pizza places in the US" (bc I try them) to show them this is what pizza really is. Yes its still cash only (Oct 2023) but they have an ATM, bathrooms and free parking onsite. This is what my wife and I call "Ninja Turtle Pizza" drooping cheese and thick crust ends. Service may not always be the best but their pizza is. My fav is extra cheese, pepperoni and sausage pizza.

Vincent's is a family tradition. Coming from Wilkinsburg, it's the pizza they grew up with. Hence, it is the pizza de jure that all other pizza in the house is compared to. I honestly don't recall having had it before this weekend, but in trying all the pizza places around Pittsburgh that I can - it was time to make the family pilgrimage back to Vincent's Pizza Park. Now, the first thing to say is that Vincent's is old-fashioned from top to bottom. No paying by card, no timed orders. You call for pizza, or you show up for pizza, and you get pizza. They have their menu, and they have their way of doing things. And that's that. If you're concerned about alterations, I would look somewhere else. That also goes for the service. Seat yourself, and the servers are on the way. They do what they can to amke sure every customer is taken care of. If you're take out? Same thing, except they'll remember your face and bring it out without as many check ins. If you're looking for modern amenities, or a sophisticated service vibe, this place isn't it. But, they care, and will look after you. Then comes the pizza. It is a greasy pizza that's thin like a new-york crust in the center, and stays that way until the crust, which builds up thick and doughy like a Detroit/Sicillian Pan pizza. It goes without saying that the Vinny Pie style pizza is one of the most greasy pizzas around, and for some, that means one of the best. Others might think it one of the worst for that reason. I like both non-greasy and greasy pizza, so it was a very good meal. Moreover, my mother loves greasy pizza, and it was exactly what she wanted after a hard, but special, day. So, it did what it was supposed to do and beyond. I got a 1-topping Pepperoni, and a 3-topping Mushroom, onion, and green pepper. The latter was my favorite. They drifted a bit into one spot on the drive home, but it was fresh, hot and delicious. That's also to say, I'd really like their cheese pizza, I think. There's a unique flavor profile in the cheese that's not quite a typical newyork, but also not unusual or off-putting. The sauce is light, and does what it needs to, but otherwise doesn't stand out too much. The Peperoni was good, and there was a ton of it. Some of it was crisped to perfection, other parts weren't quiet there. It was a very sharp pepperoni taste, which some might love. It wasn't quite to my preference, with how much there was, but I'm not knocking it. It's the perfect pizza for someone. Suffice to say, I hear a lot of talk about how a greasy pizza is a cop out, or a sign of bad quality. I don't believe that. I think that it appeals to a flavor profile that some people love, and I happen to like. And if that's what you're looking for, good luck beating Vincent's Pizza Park. A Pittsburgh tradition, and one for my family.

Having this throughout the years, I knew what to expect, large crust, ingredients towards the middle in a greasy delicious puddle to dip crust in! Don’t forget the black ashy underneath! Lol if your not local and weren’t raise in the area, you couldn’t possibly understand! There’s nothing like it anywhere so if you don’t know about it, just prepare for it! 🍕🍕 most people know what they’re getting and will eat it again. For those who don’t, your loss! You get what you get, no use complaining! It’s not Burger King you get it their way or not at all!