Zio’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
111 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
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Address :
111 S 13th St
Philadelphia, PA, 19107 - Phone (215) 627-1615
- Website https://www.ziosbrickoven.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Take-out : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Lilianette V.
My dad used to take me here when I was younger and I recently returned to find the pizza was just as good as I remember it.
(5)Ãmy L.
A few of my co-workers have been to this place for lunch so I thought about trying it out in the future. However, today as I was walking back to work from the gym, I passed by this place and an employee came out and saw me and proceeded to say something racially offensive to me out of the blue. I didn't even notice him until he said this to me. I was surprised so I said "excuse me?" and he refused to talk to me so I walked away. Don't think I'll be coming here since I'd rather not be addressed by this employee. I try not to go to restaurants where staff say racist things to me for no reason.
(1)Spencer Z.
Decent pizza but what is up with the wings? If you're a wing fanatic save your time and go to Logan Square Pizza.
(2)Shawna H.
Love this pizzeria! Cool interior, delicious pies & there's a flat screen. Can't beat that combo. Nobody bothers you as you eat your slice. I've walked past here dozens of times but once I went in, I can't pass by without getting a slice of spinach.
(5)Maher I.
The best pizza in the city very clean place and good customer service and under the same family owner for almost 30 years now
(5)Rosie S.
Pizza by the slice is kind of pricey. I would recommend coming here with a friend and splitting a medium pie for $10. They make it fresh when you order it and it's the perfect portion for a good price.
(4)Cassandra C.
fantastically delicious pizza! Service is not so fantastic
(4)Loren Y.
Seriously, best place to order food when you had one of those nights when you're not sure where your phone is and if you left your credit card at the bar. Their menu is extensive which is a good thing if you have no idea what you're in the mood for. Their buffalo chicken stromboli is delicious and their white broccoli pizza was so good. Delivery is super quick.
(5)Timothy M.
Great quality pizza at a fair price (plain slice=$2.50). The owner and employees were very nice and the food was prepared fast.
(5)Lisa S.
Outside of NYC, I always struggle to find great pizza. Having been in Philadelphia for about a year and being disappointed time and again, I finally stumbled upon this little gem. Zio's is pretty damn good pizza. And while their menu consist of just about everything, I can't get myself to order anything but the pizza. I'm sold!
(4)Eric N.
I've been a customer since 2003 and I have to say that I've been very disappointed the past 2 times I went there. 2 Sundays ago I ordered a cheeseburger platter, when I arrived at my job to eat it. I took a bit and the burger was completely raw and bloody. I didn't take it back because my lunch time was over. Today I ordered some bacon cheese fries and a garlic knot. For the price, the portions were very small and the bacon looked like they took one slice and cut it 4 times. Their price have gone up and their quality has gone down. I'm sad to say that I will not be returning to Zio's pizza ever again.
(1)Lan H.
I have walked on 13th street many times - for 4 year, in fact - and only NOW did I realize that Zio's Pizza existed. I am too in my own head for my own good. Oy vey. I'm gonna stop talking about my sorry self and continue with this review, which is better for both you, the reader, and me, hehe. My hungry self didn't want to head home with an empty stomach. It's a 40-min commute by train, and I wasn't gonna make it without food in my belly. So Zio's was my attempt to get food quickly before my train arrived. Ahh, pizza, why not?!?! Even at 8:30 at night did the pizza from earlier that day still look good! Yes, I was seriously surprised, because I really thought that I was just settling for leftover slices of pizza that were probably not gonna be great. But my irrational self also forgot that RE-HEATED leftover pizza tastes WONDERFUL, especially when it's re-heated in a legitimate oven! The flavors were still there, and there were many flavors to say the least! So what makes Zio's so distinct from other pizza joints? It's not trying to be unique, and I think that that's what sealed the deal for me. The place just serves really yummy (leftover) pizza! It's good!
(4)Vikéndios N.
I guess I wasn't a fan of cheesesteaks because I hadn't eaten a good one until now. To me, they tasted like over-cooked teriyaki style meat, with liquid cheese. Don't get me wrong, I like liquid cheese but not in a cheesesteak. ATMOSPHERE: Typical city setting; long and narrow shop with simple decor and a TV on the wall. FOOD: Cheesesteak - Got mine topped with grilled onions & mushrooms, lettuce, and real cheese (provolone.) It was really good and really big, but I ate the whole thing, being the pig that I am. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the roll was soft & fresh. Ordered a side of crinkle cut fries with salt & pepper. SERVICE: You order & pay at your window and the food is supposed to be delivered to you, but my sister-in-law went up to get the food. The guy taking the orders, not sure if he's the owner, was great. At first glance I didn't think he'd be that patient & friendly, but he was. Don't judge a book by its cover! OVERALL: I know the rivalry is between Gino's and Pat's, but my partner who is a Philly native likes this place way more. And that I'll stand by!
(4)Gerald N.
Ate here on a Friday night with my girlfriend after the restaurants around the area had 1 hour waits. No line and the seating was about half full. We ordered a small Margherita pizza which was good but not amazing. They made the crust crunchy which I liked. Pricing wise is average with your local pizza shop, not too pricey. They also had a variety of pizzas to order slices. Service was good, they had one server mostly and she was helpful. Bottom line: I'd eat here if the other restaurants in the area have long waits or if you're craving slices of pizza.
(3)Leah Y.
Went here because I see a lot of employees picking up lunch from here so I figured I would give them a try, I ordered a slice of pizza with broccoli and fresh sliced tomato and cheese it was good I will be back to try some more if their many options
(4)Jim L.
The buffalo chicken stromboli wasn't anything special...I think some of the chicken wasn't entirely cooked. It was edible but the fries I got with it were not even done. Like soggy. Maybe because it was part of a big order but still, expected better.
(2)Caren J.
Their 4 Cheese Pizza is amazing and their Poppers are so good! Looking forward to trying more!
(5)Karen F.
Zio's can get very chaotic and crowded but the "Grandmom" pizza is terrific. Sicilian is a bit thicker and cheesier - my 9 year old gets that. Traditional cheese-steaks and a few goodies like rice balls and zeppoli keep us coming back. No problems here - just good, reasonably priced pizza and sandwiches.
(4)Brittany P.
Pizza in Philadelphia that doesn't taste like cardboard?! Thank god!! Zios can make a good pie for sure!! Some other items on the menu aren't as good as id hope but it's quick and easy to stop in here !
(4)Sally L.
I ordered a plain pizza pie, which was perfectly acceptable Americanized pizza. It wasn't gross (a step up from other Philly pizza delivery places), but it wasn't really what I wanted (ten steps down from my fav NYC places). Sadly, I feel I'm just in the wrong city to enjoy pizza on the cheap. This pizza was too bready, cheesy, and bland for my taste. I have the feeling though that this is what American palates are jonesing for these days. I'm likely the odd man out.
(3)Amelia L.
Me and my room mates just ordered a calzone and fried dough balls and we couldn't have been more disappointed! The calzone was burnt and had little to no cheese in it. Not worth the price we paid. The fried dough was soggy cold and unbearable to even finish. Along with all of that the people who work there are so incredibly rude!
(1)Deb N.
Delivered in 30 mins . . . Chicken was cooked nice and dark . . . Bread was saturated in butter though (nauseating).
(3)cesare v.
The pizza is very big for a cheap prices it taste so good My favorite foods is the pizza and the tricolor cheese tortellini with vodka sauce and a Turkey pesto grill panini It is the best pizza place to hang out on mitown village on 13 street
(5)Monava C.
Good quality fresh pizza. Typical Philly staff. I've never been less than satisfied. Great for kids or quick lunch.
(4)Tiffany S.
Great casual place near convention center. We were recommended Zios by the Hampton Inn. Sicilian and white pizza with spinach slices were awesome, so was the chicken parm sandwhich--great bread, and not too heavy on the sauce. The service was wonderful. We topped off a dinner that hit the spot with some great canolis.
(4)Preethi K.
Best sliced cheese pizza in the area! The pros are that it has a great sauce and is open late. The con is that its cash only.
(4)Morgan M.
I had the pepperoni pizza and the fried dough (!). Both great, in my opinion. Ate with three other people, we plan to come again tomorrow instead of chancing anywhere else. Good prices too. Service is fast, not overly friendly, it's a very casual place though so I just want my food. I'm looking forward to coming back.
(4)Katie S.
I placed an order with them and was told it was going to arrive by specific time. I was even told through the online app that the order was on its way. When it didn't arrive by the scheduled time, I waited a bit longer as to not be impatient and then finally called. Someone picked up the phone and when I tried to start explaining, she immediately said "we're closed." And hung up on me. I had to call back to get someone to talk to me. When I asked where my food was I was told "oops it never went in and we are closed now". I have never written a review, let alone a negative one, but this experience was absurd. Also the rude answering of the phone and being hung up on when THEY were the ones who screwed up was the icing on the cake.
(1)N B.
Zio's makes a great stromboli. Nice to sit in or take out. I usually call ahead if its for take out. Great customer service and everyone is helpful.
(5)Tee W.
I've visited Zio's several times in the past without complaint. In fact, I highly recommended it to colleagues and friends. No more. Every business is entitled to a screw up...just not this. I ordered the Chicken Antonio platter (grilled chicken breast, spinach, feta cheese and tomatoes on pita bread w/side of fries). One word: horrendous. The chicken was a huge piece of rubbery, tough glob - full of grease - heaped on just a few strands of wilted, overcooked spinach and tomatoes with ice cold feta cheese thrown across the top. Since it was not diced, I could not close the pita. The chicken was so greasy, it made the pita bread completely inedible. Everything fell apart in my hands on the first bite. It was disgusting. All of it. So basically, I paid almost $9 bucks for an order of fries (which was only lukewarm, btw). I contacted Zio's seeking rectification. Never heard back. I was more turned off by this than the inedible food. Just another ordinary pizza joint more interested in making $$$ than providing quality. Needless to say, I will not be returning and really wish I could retract all those good recommendations I gave away.
(1)Dana B.
Great pizza, average service--I was sent to Zio's across the street from work to pick up a lunch order, and since it had been called ahead, it was waiting for me when I arrived, so I didn't have to wait around any longer than I'd expected to, which was a plus. I didn't get a chance to look at the other kinds of pizza they offered (besides plain, of course), but they have a HUGE menu, so I'll have to come back and try something new. Only major beef--they have a $10.00 card minimum, so if your purchase is under $10, make sure you have cash.
(4)John K.
On a lazy weekend, the GF and I decided to order in from a new pizzeria. So we decided to try Zio's Pizzeria on 13th Street, not the one on 9th Street, which I believe is different. So, we hopped on Seamless and decided to get it delivered, at no charge! Unfortunately, the order came thirty minutes late, though granted - the weather was terrible. So we can't fault the driver for that. This resulted in our food being lukewarm, and frankly a bit soggy. Grandma's Pizza Sicilian ($20) Fresh mozzarella, sauce, basil, extra virgin olive oil, grated cheese I was hoping for something along the lines of Coscarino's in NYC. That place knows how to do a proper Queens, NY grandma sicilian. Unfortunately, the quality of the ingredients was just not up to par. The soggy bottom crust and pasty marinara was also unfortunate. However, this was a change of pace from a regular pizza pie. Panzarotti ($4.95) Best described as a mini calzone, this was advertised as "deep fried, crispy, and golden brown." Unfortunately, only the latter description was accurate. This was a soggy mess that did not maintain its crispiness. In fact, I could barely make out that this was fried. The inner melted mozzarella and tomato sauce were pretty standard. Should've went with a calzone ... Wing Zings ($5.95) Aching for Pandora's "wing dings," I chose these - particularly because I was interested in what exactly a wing zing was. Pretty similar to just a small juicy chicken wing, these were well seasoned. However, when compared with Pandora's dings - they zings were simply not crispy enough for my taste. Mainly because the batter was a bit limp. Onion Rings ($2) These onion rings were cheap, crispy, but most certainly frozen. Perfectly uniform, these were a bit bland, though well fried. Overall, Zio's Pizza brought a big meh from these lips. I expected more from a $20 sicilian and the fact that I was thinking of other restaurants speaks volumes.
(2)Jamie S.
Really good pizza (for Philly) and the rice ball's (when they have them) are LEGIT! Ask for extra tomato sauce.
(4)Ian R.
Solid pizza joint - pies made fresh to order. Excellent cheese and crust that was crispy, yet "foldable". Could have used some more tomato sauce. Ask for the pizza well done. Garlic rolls were bland, but pasta dishes looked excellent. Tough to get a seat when it's busy. Service was nice. If I lived in Philly, I'd be back.
(4)Amy B.
I've had delivery from Zio's twice, the food is usually very good and affordable. The delivery is quick and the staff on the phone and who deliver are friendly. I like the chicken Caesar wrap, the baked ziti with meat sauce is good, and the cannoli is yummy too. I will order again, they are a good value.
(4)Jonny R.
Good pizza. $10.50 for three slices--ground beef, pepperoni, and buffalo. All acceptable. Heated upon order and not dry. I believe they were under heat lamps, which means this place moves pizza too.
(3)Brian S.
No, those big puffs of fried dough with powdered sugar on them in the window don't taste any good. Keep walking...
(1)Ty S.
Had some great pizza here once (delivery), so ordered from them again. Worst. Experience. EVER! Their Margherita Pizza doesn't come with tomatoes OR basil ("our basil is dried flakes, so you don't see it" -Manager). Pizza arrived cold. Also got Moz Sticks that night based on another Yelper; mistake. Tasted like standard grocery store frozen crap, unless you're wasted drunk maybe? All in all, the Manager of the joint doesn't care about customers and the food is definitely not consistent enough to keep ordering from this place. Check out Giovanni's on Chestnut or other places in the neighborhood & skip Zio's.
(1)Adrienne W.
I've eaten at Zio's a hand full of times because it's so close to my job. I always regret it. The slices are so overpriced and not very flavorful. The cannoli are also over priced but they are delicious. Ehhh...I eat here if I've only got a few minutes before I need to get back to work, otherwise there are tastier options.
(3)Eric S.
Honestly, they do have great pizza and chicken cheese steaks, which are made from fresh chicken breast! However, their salads are never fresh and they mess up on orders.
(3)Norm A.
So - here's the process at Zio's: 1) Tell one of the pizza making guys your order and they will put it in the oven to heat. 2) Step to the side and repeat your order to the checkout person 2 feet away from the pizza making guy. 3) Pay for your order. 4) Hope they don't screw it up. Here's what's so great about this process. You, as a customer work twice as hard to ensure you address Zio's staff communication deficits. You, as the customer pay double what the product is actually worth. For example, a plain slice worth about $1.50 will cost you well over 3 bucks. I guess because they throw it on hot bricks, convincing you it's "better". The "Soup Nazi" demanded a process for a stellar product, making it worth the wait and worth enduring the process. Zio's ain't worth either.
(2)Jennifer M.
I ordered delivery and it definitely fell in the ground with no apology. Not worth it
(1)Xiomara P.
I've had Pizza in Philly many times before and have always been disappointed in the quality of the pizza. BUT, ZIO'S does not disappoint. We stopped here on Saturday when all of Philly (and the US) was celebrating the Luck of the Irish. We were famished and I agreed to this pizza joint because I couldn't go another step without something. I went for the sausage and pepperoni slice. The crust was perfect, not too thin, not too thick, perfect and with a good crunch. It had lots of "meats" and the was not too overwhelming with the sauce (meaning not tooo much sauce lol). My boyfriend also had zeppolles - which were huge, fresh, and doughy. They lacked the sugar that makes them addicting, but even so, it was perfect! Would def. recommend!
(4)Libby R.
I ordered delivery and when the pizza arrived it looked and smelled amazing. As I began digging in, I realized there was not just 1 hair, but a chunk of hairs in my pizza. If I hadn't been picking out the large pieces of garlic I probably would have eaten it. Yuck!
(1)Lenny Z.
Okay, maybe it was the beer. No, it was not the beer. Four beers give me a buzz, but not pizza goggles. The night started out at a bar with a Brooklyn theme, and by chance I ended up at a pizza joint that reminded me of Brooklyn pizza. I'm from Brooklyn, so this is no loose use of Brooklyn pizza. And no, I am not suggesting this compares to the best of NYC. I'm saying this is just as good as a decent pizza joint in NYC, and that is saying a lot for Philly pizza. No offense, but Philly is known for their pretzels and cheese steaks, not pizza. But I will be dammed, I stumbled upon a real gem. Hands down, best pizza I have had in the eight months I have lived in Philly.
(5)Justin Y.
Service was pretty quick, Pizza was decent, not a bad spot but it wouldn't be on my list.
(3)Kate A.
Where to start? First, after reading the positive reviews on Yelp we decided to order the mozzarella sticks. All I can say is, UGH. The mozzarella sticks we got CLEARLY came out of a box from the freezer. They were congealed cheese that wasn't even hot enough to be stringy. They arrived warm, which was more than I can say for the pizza we ordered (more on that in a moment), but the positive attributes of these mozzarella sticks end there. Now on to the pizza. We decided to go for the classic Margarita pizza since my friend is a vegetarian and I wasn't a fan of some of the toppings listed on the veggie pizza. I don't know what others expect when they order a Margarita pizza, but I expect a good amount of fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and slices of tomato. What we got was a mostly sauce pie, with some small slices of mozzarella that only covered about 1/2 the sauce, and a barely visible sprinkling of dried basil and oregano. While I accept some blame for not having read the menu more closely, I have to say that when a restaurant uses a well known name for a classic dish you expect to get what the name means. While this was a serviceable mozzarella pizza, it WAS NOT a margarita pizza. And to add insult to injury the pie arrived barely warm even though the pizza joint was less than 2 blocks from the apartment. If I wanted to microwave my pizza I would've bought a lean cuisine. The sauce was delicious, something that usually makes or breaks a pizza for me, and the crust was good, but I those are the only good things I can say about my Zio's experience.
(1)Missy B.
I had the barbecue chicken cheesesteak and it was delicious! A huge sandwich and good service! I really enjoyed my experience
(4)Kris A.
Best pizza in philly. Make sure you try a stuffed slice, and if you're having people over, I would deff recommend to spend a few extra dollars for the entire stuffed pizza. It can easily feed 8-10 people since many people can only finish 1 piece. Thanks Zio!
(5)Davis S.
After our horrible lunch at monkey bar we wanted some good food and we found it at Zio...the pizza was great and so was the cheese steak... the restaurant was warm and inviting with all the exposed brick. The service was great.... I can't finish with saying the CANOLIS were amazing..thanks guys for a great meal.
(4)Mz. A.
I ordered a fish hoagie online and prepaid so all I had to do was get my food that was ready and leave right?? WRONG! Once I laid my eyes on the BBQ chicken pizza with peppers and onions, I couldn't resist. Pizza is my favorite food and I was very pleased. I actually like the pizza better than the fish hoagie. The fish hoagie was a "mini" but still a good size
(4)Brian M.
My mouth and eyes really liked this pizza; they were all like "we're ready to eat some pizza - we got this" and it was delicious. My stomach and the rest of gi track really hated this pizza, like a lot....A LOT It's really up to you and which body parts you want to make happy. As for me, I will not be putting myself through that again.
(1)Michael F.
Big slices, yes, but let's not pretend they don't recoup that in their prices. Certainly not the best pizza I have ever had, nor the worst. Typical selection of toppings and supporting menu items. Therefore, I am very confused reading the five star reviews. Zio's is your average pizza place in a city that only has average pizza - I can say that being born and raised here in Philadelphia. Three star, maybe four star on a good day, fits the bill.
(3)Jerry T.
Yep - really delicious pizza, friendly staff, ample seating - a Center City rarity, a pizza place with really good pizza! Service is fast even when crowded. Great CC lunch stop!
(4)Michelle D.
I'm always in center city and I'm always coming here for lunch. The buffalo chicken pizza is the best! Prices are fair and there's good service, would recommend to anyone.
(4)Jackee K.
Best pizza in the city BY FAR. Everything here is good, cheesesteaks are awesome too. I literally eat here every day. And the tall guy with the beard is extra cute, so that's always a plus :) But don't look at him, he's mine.
(5)Shane S.
3rd stop on the Flavors of Philly Tour, by City Food Tours - Each tour guest received a one-half of Philly Cheese Steak sandwich and a plate of Cheese Fries to share among two guests. I have had different Cheese Steaks along my travels, but never a Philly Cheese Steak from a real Philly restaurant. Now, I know what all the hype is all about...
(4)Jeanette Y.
I ordered pizza thinking that the name brick oven pizza meant a thin crust. I couldn't have been more wrong. not only is it not thin crust, its thicker than your normal hand tossed. keep that in mind before ordering. As for the taste, it wasn't bad, nothing to smack yo" momma about.
(2)Japhet R.
I walk to this spot for lunch sometimes and its close to a mile away from my office. That being said, the walk is worth it. They have a great variety of slices. I've had a few different slices but I'm pretty basic. The wildest I've gone for is the mac n cheese w broccoli slice which was pretty good. The price is fair and the service is remotely efficient. I would recommend if you're in the area and in the mood for a quick slice.
(4)Morgan D.
A million stars for Zio Pizza! I was looking for something a little different for lunch and came across the Midtown Lunch Philly's article about Zio's rice balls. So i scooted over there on Tuesday and had one and a slice of pizza which was total overkill, the rice ball was more lunch than i can handle on it's own. I took half my rice ball home and tucked it in the fridge. Then on Wednesday, i ate another rice ball for lunch, went home, and had the half in the fridge for dinner. Yes. That good. The rice ball is a dreamy concoction. Ground seasoned meat and some veggies (like little bits of tomatoes) are wrapped in a thick layer of rice and some binding agent then fried till crispy golden on the outside. To serve, the lovely folks at Zio cut the ball into quarters and slather it with sauce and cheese then put it into the pizza oven until the whole thing is hot and melty. Yes! And i have to mention the pizza! I have an ideal for by the slice pizza and Zio comes closest to it when compared to the other pizza shops in the area. NYPD and Milano simply do not hold a candle to the blistered, crispy crust and fresh, delicious toppings. Also, someone else mentioned that they heat your slices properly hot. I didnt realize how much i missed that until i went to Zio. You get a slice out of the oven that is too hot to bite into right away. The toppings are HOT all the way through, not tepid like i've gotten used to. And the crust gets extra crunchy. Really, it adds that extra something i've been missing for such a long time. The only thing i could mention that is negative at all is the sort of confusing setup. Counter is somehow counter-intuitive for me. There is a register in the middle and at the end and it would seem like you pay at the farthest end, but you place your order, receive it, and pay at the middle register. Also, the front of the store with the counter is pretty cramped. But, those things don't matter to me. I will be back early and often for rice ball lunch and tasty, hot slices.
(5)William O.
Not bad pizza but poor customer service. They were disorganized and didn't make some of our order until we asked about it. I guess we should expect that from a hole in the wall pizza place.
(2)Julia B.
Grabbed a cheesesteak here. Did the special without bacon and it was tasty. Bread was not amazing, just a standard hoagie roll. Lots of fillings. Pizza looked okay as well. Recommended if you're passing by or at one of the nearby hotels and need a quick bite.
(4)Rob B.
This is probably the best pizza in the area of 13th St. I like Joe's west of Broad and the place in Olde City near 3rd and Market the best so far with all the takeout pizza by the slice places. I wish the staff here were friendlier, sometimes it's 'grunt ' and handing the slice over. And yet there's a huge cup for tips on the counter. What exactly am I tipping for? Space is quite nice.
(3)Larissa S.
Zio's is a good option for the workweek, but it isn't the best I've had. Their slices are admittedly huge, but the dough is really thick. I prefer a thinner and crispier crust like the place in my neighborhood but I can't complain when this is where my office orders from. I usually just cut off the crust and throw it under the broiler for a few minutes to crisp it up. The place itself is very clean and they always have a good selection. I like their veggie pizza a lot and although heavy, tastes very fresh. I have also tried their Greek Salad and it is decent. Pretty standard iceberg/tomato/olives but they pack on these big chunks of feta cheese and its delicious.
(3)Carrie E.
I like pizza. Hell, who am I kidding - I have practically had love affairs with some really well executed pies throughout various times in my life. There was the spot on the corner down the block from where I used to live in NYC that made a pretty good slice. Cheap, too. And then after I moved to Brooklyn, there were too many yummy ones to count. But I'll hold them in my heart forever, even if I can't remember their names. Hopefully they'll remember me fondly, too. But then I moved to Philly and a strange thing happened. My beloved pizza became harder to come by. Sure, you can pick up a piece practically any old place, but I'm a girl with some seriously high standards. Standards that don't include grease, paper thin crust or dirty back rooms. So that makes my pickins pretty slim around here. But Zio's at least treats me like a lady. They seem to put some actual thought and care into the way they craft their delicacies, and when you take a bite you may actually swoon. Bold statement, yes, but it's true. If you're looking for "the one," then you might want to throw Zio's name into the hat. Sure, it's an unusual one, but you never know how the story's going to end, now do you? For me, it ended with a full belly and a piece of basil lodged in my back tooth. But this romance is long from over...
(4)Jason C.
This was a terrible experience. I placed an order for delivery and was quoted a 20 minute wait time, my food showed up an hour and fifteen minutes later, cold, and partly missing. I called the restaurant to complain and the woman who answered the phone was rude and combative before the first sentence left my mouth. I would have settled for a re-delivery, even though I was pissed, but instead demanded a refund. She said "I can't deal with this," before passing the phone to a guy who told me to call Seamless, which is the service I placed the order through. In short, the food was terrible, but the customer service was even worse. Avoid at all costs.
(1)Emmett M.
My buddy literally lives across the street so I have eaten many a fresh baked slice from here, many times in a fresh baked state. Zio is my center city pizza of choice because it reminds me of my favorite pie from home (Roma's). They do the fancy pizza angle, and of that buffalo chicken be my favorite. Big doughy pies are the standard at Z, which works superbly with my large appetite. I will eat here before any other parlor in center city.
(4)Erica M.
Amazing BBQ chicken pizza!! This is the best pizza in Philly....generous with the toppings, large size! Prompt delivery. I highly recommend this place...no complaints whatsoever!
(5)Felicia C.
Zios is the best! Their pizza, cheesesteaks, hoagies, and especially their pasta dishes are delicious! They also have great Italian specialties like arancini. They are a vital part of Midtown Village.
(5)Sophia S.
A neighborhood pizza place that outdoes the average neighborhood pizza place. The pizza is solid and has lots of options, plus their sandwiches from the grill are very tasty. A great option when you don't want something fancy but you also don't want to cook!
(4)Roger D.
Ordered pizza and cheesesteak while on vacation in Philly and wasn't expecting much but was pleasantly surprised.
(4)Thao H.
Go here if you like gourmet pizza. $2.5 to $4 per slice. Try the focaccia pizza.
(4)Randi R.
Zio's is good for a cheap thrill. Two large slices are about $5. So if you are short on cash in Center City you can't go wrong. The staff is always friendly, they take my order quickly, along with the cash. You don't have to wait around forever to get your food, things move along quickly, which can be good if you are in a rush for lunch. The pizza is not too shabby. Not bad but not spectacular, definitely a little on the greasy side, but a solid cheap lunch. FYI: Credit Card minimums are $10; You can sit inside if you prefer; You can find copies of the City Paper and Philadelphia Weekly here; There is an ATM.
(4)Peter Q.
Stopped in here after work on a recent trip to Philly. I had seen the reviews here and thought it would be a good place to grab a late bite and I was glad I did. Zio is a little joint that serves a good slice of pizza! Friendly service, despite the fact they were juggling phones on a busy Friday night, and reasonable prices makes this a place I will visit again.
(3)Justin C.
Great pizza, great price, and they are open late on the weekends, what more could you ask for. Service was fast and friendly. I only wish I had been in town longer to try a few more slices.
(4)Dani L.
I order from here at least once a week. Favorites include the hot veggie wrap, grilled chicken wrap, and fried flounder hoagie. Speedy delivery is a huge plus. Only downside is that they're closed on Sundays.
(5)Anthony W.
I've been going to Zio's for about 10 years (before the nice renovation they have today). The pizza is alright, not bad not great. They have a wide variety. I'd put the stuffed pepperoni/sausage at the top of the totem pole. I'm a fan of their pepperoni rolls through. They're a bit pricy (like everything in Zio's), but they're just SO good. Nice and crispy! A steak is a sure winner. It's standard size, but it's REALLY fresh. Fries are awesome. Order the Rossana Fries (w/ bacon, cheez wiz, mozzarella, and ranch dressing... I like mine no wiz) I have to tell them to make the Rossana Fries crispy though, otherwise the come out a bit mushy. I did take a break from Zio's to go to competing stores almost in the exact same spots, but just 1 and 2 blocks over respectively. The one on 11th street is out of business. At the place on 12th they have bad attitudes (runs in the family there). So I made Zio's my home again for center city pizza/steak/etc. I think the ambiance is what brings me back. The bathroom is decent and there's a cool view of a private adjoining fresco bar/lounge. Check it out!
(4)Josh L.
I like this place. Good portion of pizza at good price. TVs on the wall that you can watch sports there. I would get in and have a slice of pizza when I am hungry and happen to drop by.
(4)Megan A.
Just your run in the mill pizza place. Great to grab a quick lunch during your lunch break. Really good buffalo chicken pizza. Big slices! Delivery good be a little better sometimes you have to call several times to get through then delivery could run over an hour. But all in all, good, decent, cheap!
(4)Felicia D.
Yo Zio I ate nothing for a week on the Master Cleanse. When I could have eaten at Zio's and one hour later viewed the contents of my entire G.I. tract. Cheers to you, Zio, for this service to humanity.
(1)Clara L.
Yummy! I was walking around center city trying to decide what I really wanted to eat for lunch the other day. I wandered in the direction of Zio's and found it pretty easily on 13th street - partly by luck and the rest by accident. I remember reading some reviews for Zio's on yelp and decided it was worth a shot. I was impressed, there was quite the selection of pizzas available at the moment. I ended up getting a slice of potato, egg and bacon - it sounded interesting and worth a try... as well as a slice of pepperoni and sausage. The total came up to under $6.50 and they put the pizza on some paper plates and put it in a bag for me to carry back to the hotel. I devoured the potato, egg and bacon one, but was feeling pretty full and ended up saving the pepperoni and sausage slice in the hotel mini-fridge for breakfast the next morning. The pizza was really good: the crust was a perfect crusty and chewiness. There wasn't too much cheese or too much sauce... I must say, I was very happy with my decision of going to Zio's. I would love to go back and try some of their other combinations of toppings, but I guess I'll have to wait until the next time I'll be in Philly.
(4)Carolyn G.
The pizza at this place is fantastic! So many options for pizza by the slice and the fried dough roll filled with cannoli cream was amazing. If I worked in Phily, I'd eat here everyday (and I'd also gain 100 pounds).
(5)Ben P.
These dudes are some of the best GD pizza in Center City. Delivery could run later, but oh well. Also, I've ordered their panzerotti three times. It has been different three times...but good? Dopeity dope.
(5)Herb D.
discovered Zio's on a friends suggestion, they've got a great selection of the norm pizza shop fare. Prices are a bit high but it's Center City. Try the Pepperoni Pizza Steak, it's outta this world!!! If your in a hurry try and call in ahead of time as they have a steady business throughout the day.
(3)Stephanie H.
Yummo! I was starving, scouring the streets for food. Bartender at "Bar" told us to go get some pizza here. Had a white and a cheese... absolutely perfect for the night. Definitely a good place to grab a slice....
(4)Jim M.
I went here on a not too busy Wednesday afternoon. The pizzas all looked pretty good in the front counter. I ended up picking a pepperoni and a stromboli like pizza slice with pepperoni and sausage in it. The pepperoni slice was pretty greasy and the cheese was not that great. The stromboli slice with pepperoni and sausage was also greasy, without a lot of flavor. I kind of wonder whether I came on a bad day after reading all of the very positive reviews. Maybe I'll go back and give it another try.
(2)Erin A.
I feel it is my duty to inform the people of Philadelphia about the cheese pretzel dogs at Zios. They are outta sight and super delicious. I think it may be a while until I get to enjoy one since all of my clothes are too small at the moment from holiday overload. But I look forward to my next encounter with you oh delicious pretzel dog. (Who am I kidding, I forgot to bring my lunch today...)
(5)Don M.
This was our first meal moving to Philadelphia, and was completely unimpressive. I originally planned to go to Paolo's, since it was significantly closer, and we were still moving things out of the truck with two little babies wandering around. Paolo's was closed for renovations, so I looked to Yelp for the next best choices... Bingo! Zio's it is. We got a mushroom & pepperoni pie, and opened it up, still hot, surrounded by moving boxes. Unfortunately, even our desperate hunger couldn't make this any better than "Eh...ok". Bland, greasy, bready crust, industrial cheese-like-food... The best that can be said for it was that it was filling, and relatively fast. Think standard shopping-centre fare, or marginally better than chain-restaurants. Nothing horrible about it, but certainly not good, and not worth splurging on the calories. If I'm going to eat pizza instead of something healthier, I damn well want it to taste better than this.
(2)Mike D.
Do mine eyes and mouth deceive me? Am I really experiencing it? An ACTUAL pizza in the city of Philadelphia? Not the best, but a shining star among the garbage around most of the city. I looked on Yelp for a good long time trying to find those with similar tastes in pizza and came upon Zio's. As such, I took a drive over. Unpleasant was the endless searching for a parking spot which ultimately resulted in a ticket. WHY WOULD A LOADING ZONE DURING THE DAY BE A BUS STOP AT NIGHT? I don't even think there's a route down that part of Sansom!? Go screw PPA (and potentially SEPTA). Also, when standing and signing my receipt, a toddler walked into my shins. Anyway, this is a winner. The consistency is right, the ingredients fresh, the taste wholly welcome compared to the pie from Celebre I had recently.
(4)Laurie B.
Without a doubt, the best pizza in Philadelphia!!!!!!!!! Only draw back are their wonky hours, closes at 8pm and closed completely on Sundays, Craziness! Also, while their "brother" location, J & J's is good, dont be fooled, its not the same!!!
(5)Franco X.
Good pizza is hard to find in philly and this is not the place, very very avg. Only if you are very hungry and need fuel to exist.
(2)Colin C.
tucked in a slim storefront on a crowded block (with Duross and Langel, Capogiro's, and the now-defunct Sparacinos midtown village location), it is, as K W describes, "nondescript". If co-workers hadn't suggested it to me, I'm not sure I would have stopped in. Don't be scared off by the ambiguous front and the entryway/display area which can get crowded at times. They have a great selection of delicious, pre-made pizza's and ample seating in the rear. As a vegetarian, it warm's my heart to browse their veggie selection, and the slice's that I've ordered always come out fresh and crispy after a quick re-heat in the oven. Granted, I haven't tried many of the pizza shops in the neighborhood, but Zio's pizza is like a gourmet meal compared to the few that I have tried. sidenote: also have a selection of subs and hot sanwiches, and I still need to try their cheese fries. sigh.
(5)John K.
Those balls of meat with dough wrapped around it were terrible. On the other hand, the pizza is good. Summary: get the pizza and nothing else.
(3)Heather L.
There's a lot of pizza in the area, but Zio's is my favorite for a quick slice and a soda. Unlike some other places, they never skimp on reheating slices in the oven. Their eggplant pizza is particularly nice. I also recommend the fried dough with powdered sugar.
(5)idurtp -.
There is a weird thing about most of the pizza shops in Philadelphia. Most of them have this aweful crust that retains all the grease which are topped by canned ingredients. Zio's is a great shop tucked away in Center City. They use mostly fresh ingredients that compliment a great selection of pizzas. Best thing I can recommend is the Zio's Special Pizza. Fresh mozzarella, spinach, filetto pomidoro, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. mmMMm. Everyone I've introduced or talked about with this place enjoyed. I think you will too unless you are a hardcore regional pizza fan.
(5)Jessica P.
Fantastic slice, lovely staff, and a great salad. What more could you possibly need?
(5)Jeffrey Y.
Great pizza and really nice people in a nice atmosphere. If you want pizza give it a try.
(5)Nick M.
This place isn't awful, but they don't heat the slices up long enough and it's a bit pricey for what you get ($3.50 + tax for a slice). I'm also not a big fan of the fact that nearly 1/2 the offerings feature buffalo or BBQ chicken. Seriously, who orders that stuff? In short, it's certainly not worth seeking out if you don't live or work in the neighborhood.
(2)P K.
So much better than the last time I went. 2 slices + rice ball were all good. Good(s): Buffalo Chicken Pizza slice - delicious, tasted like there was some blue cheese in there as well Veggie slice w/ mozzarella - Refreshing, light, very crispy too Rice ball - Better than the pizza, this is what I'll get going forward Bad(s): None this time
(4)Dallas B.
Zios, you are the answer to my pizza prayers. Open Monday-Saturday until 8 pm, you satisfy my every pizza desire. Your top quality dough and robust sauce makes my knees weak at the very thought of tasting them. Zio's I have to ask you one question, Will you stay in my neighborhood and continue to rock my pizza world?
(5)Rod G.
With as much hub-bub as I hear about how much better pizza is from the NE, I expect that to be lived out. Zio's, while perfectly adequate, fails to deliver on that higher standard. I'd repeat if convenient, but no more.
(3)F D.
Good food. They seem to care and tried hard to make the food custom to order.
(4)Anjali M.
Only reason I can't give all five stars is because I need to eat more here! I really liked the fact that they keep their plain pizza crust thin and their spinach and tomato pizza is reallly good (just needs a little tiny of sauce for my liking). But yes, highly recommended for a good slice :)
(4)CUPS O.
Yo Zio, your pizza's BANGIN'. I lived a block away from here for a year and ate here frequently. The staff is friendly, the dining room is clean (it's also a shrine to futbol), there are always plenty of CP and PWs available so you have somethin to read while you munch. the plain slices are huge and awesome. do it up.
(5)Caitlin V.
i've only been here once and i just popped in and out for a quick slice on my lunch break, so maybe i'll update this when i have a better chance to evaluate more about them, but i'd just like the Yelp community to know that they have lots of different kinds of pizza available by the slice. i hate when all i can get is plain or pepperoni and all the good kinds you have to order an entire pie. i got broccoli ricotta and tomato on my break, and there were so many other options (lots of vegetarian stuff, i hate when pizza places are like a meat kingdom).
(4)Paige W.
The ravioli pizza is an indulgence my body can only handle about once a month. The ravioli is big, fluffy, and stuffed with ricotta cheese - which would be fine on it's own but on top of yummy, doughy, cheesey pizza - it's just all too much. It's usually served with a pink sauce, but it's all too much cream to withstand in one sitting so I always ask for plain tomato sauce on mine. Delish!
(5)Crinn W.
I found Zio on yelp a few months ago. Good pizza is hard to find in Philly, so I try to go with what's been recommended. Even though it's in a pretty busy area, it's a little bit hidden -- the storefront is small, with just a small silver sign out front. They always have an interesting selection of pizza. There are most of the standards, like plain, mushroom, and sausage, but also more gourmet and unusual toppings. I knocked off a star for being a bit expensive for your standard pizzeria. The pizza costs a little more than I like to pay -- I think it's about $2 for a slice of plain and $2.50 for mushroom pizza. However, the slices are pretty big. They always taste fresh and aren't doused in grease. The seating area is nice, clean, and well-lit. Also, the guys who work there are always really friendly, even if you're cheap like me and just get a slice of plain and a cup of tap water.
(4)K W.
It's on a nondescript street which has nothing going for it. But, come in for a slice. It's so good, it's just absurd.
(5)Chris R.
Fantastic pizza at a bargain price. Zio has great food and fast service.
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