Pipinelli's Pizza Parlor

Byrdsy 2 months ago

This is THE iconic classic NY pizza but without the chaos of going to the city. First off, the place is beautiful. Great vibes and staff. The sauce is FRESH and homemade; not bitter, not canned. The dough! You can taste the richness from the different flour they use. I love the toppings selection. I either go nuts with it or just get a plain pie with garlic and sesame seed crust. Their Johnny's Pie is an amazing tribute to Mt. Vernon pizza legend. The fried mozzarella...omg. The meatballs? Don't get me started because I'm just sitting here making myself hungry and it's 11:30 at night.

Nate (Nate Tormala) 5 months ago

⭐️☆☆☆☆ (1 star) on 🍕 I recently moved to the Poughkeepsie area and chose this spot based on the strong reviews. As someone who has formal training in pizza-making and takes the craft seriously, I was genuinely looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, this was a major miss. We ordered two pies: a Pepperoni Pie with mushrooms and burrata, and the Bronx Pie. Bronx Pie: The concept is solid—vodka sauce, basil pesto, mozzarella, and parmesan should create a well-balanced, layered flavor profile. The bake itself was actually done correctly, with a decent structure and crumb. However, the execution on flavor completely fell flat. It lacked seasoning, depth, and contrast. With those ingredients, there should be richness, brightness, and balance…but instead, it came across as muted and underwhelming. Technically acceptable bake, but uninspired and not worth ordering again. Pepperoni Pie (with mushrooms & burrata): This is where things really went wrong. The underside of the pizza was completely burnt—fully blackened across the entire base! This wasn’t a case of a proper New York char or leopard spotting from a high-heat oven. This was an overcooked bake that went well past

Dino S Edited 5 months ago

Pipinelli Pizza absolutely nailed it. The pizza had the perfect amount of char just enough to give it that crisp, slightly smoky bite without overpowering the flavor. The sourdough crust really stood out, bringing a subtle tang and depth that felt authentically old world. You can tell there’s real craftsmanship behind it. Will be returning to try the speciality pies!

Robert Muffaletto 5 months ago

Food: Pipinelli’s was excellent. The pepperoni pie was the one that really sold me. The crust had that thin, crisp bite with a little char around the edge, and the pepperoni brought enough salt and richness to make every slice feel full without turning greasy. It still had structure. Nothing sagged, nothing felt overloaded, and the whole pie ate the way a really good pepperoni pie should. The clam slice was just as strong in a completely different way. Lighter, more garlic-forward, and built around that white-pie richness without feeling heavy or muddy. It had a clean briny flavor to it that kept it interesting and made it easy to keep going back for another bite. Even the Caesar stood out. Crisp romaine, plenty of cheese, and enough dressing to actually taste it without drowning the whole salad. It felt fresh and sharp, which was exactly what the meal needed next to the pizza. What I liked most is that these were three very different orders, and all three felt carefully done instead of one item carrying the rest. Service: Easygoing and smooth. The meal came out without any weird gaps, and the whole experience felt relaxed in a good way. Summary: Easy 5/5. The pepperoni pie had g

Ari Goldstein 8 months ago

This place does it right. A place that is both elevated and actually good- New York style pizza served with flair. I had a plain slice which was covered in freshly grated Parmesan, olive oil and fresh basil, and a Tie dye slice which had concentric pinwheels of marinara, vodka sauce and pesto. I took a pepperoni Sicilian slice home and am exercising restraint not to immediately devour. Many other creative and unique pies, as well as espresso, soft-serve gelato. Very friendly staff. Thoughtfully retro decor. Very excited to return. … and happy first anniversary!