PIZZA

ANGELI ON DECATUR
1141 Decatur St., 566-0077
The picture windows at Angeli give its tables a good view on a bohemian stretch of Lower Decatur. The menu combines Middle Eastern and Italian cuisines with aplomb, topping pizzas with everything from standard pepperoni to feta, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic and artichoke hearts. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $$

BROOKLYN PIZZA
4301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-1288
New York-style pies are the main attraction at Brooklyn Pizza. Assemble your own version with a selection of toppings including pepperoni, Canadian bacon, Italian sausage, black olives, banana peppers, salami and ricotta cheese. Brooklyn offers hero-style sandwiches, all available hot, as well as a hearty Philly cheesesteak, Italian salads and pasta dishes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

CAFÉ NINO
1510 S. Carrollton Ave., 865-9200
Fast food-style booths and a quick-serve line may dominate the décor, but the real ambience comes from effusive chef-owner, Nino Bongiorno, who makes everyone feel at home. Customers have a choice between thin-crust pizza or thick-crust Sicilian pies, plus an array of entrées like chicken or veal Marsala, eggplant parmigiana and pasta with meatballs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Checks. $$

CAFÉ ROMA
Citywide
Several independent Café Romas offer gourmet pizza. Delivery is available from locations in the Lower Garden District, North Causeway Boulevard, Gretna and in the French Quarter. There is a wide variety of toppings. Other menu items vary by location. The Lower Garden Café Roma offers pasta dishes. Turtle Bay offers salads, sandwiches and some appetizers. No reservations. Delivery available from some locations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

DITALI'S PIZZA
8160 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, 393-1160
Ditali's specializes in New York-style thin-crust pizza, hearty pasta entrées and succulent sandwiches. Sink your teeth into a Philly-style cheesesteak loaded with peppers, cheese and onions. Or, build your own masterpiece from a variety of toppings. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards and checks. $

FRESCO'S CAFÉ AND PIZZERIA
7625 Maple St., 862-6363; www.frescocafé.us
Fresco's Italian and Mediterranean menu features gourmet pizzas, salads, sandwiches on freshly baked bread and dishes like the peppery portobello mushroom pasta. The chicken Caesar wrap is the most popular entrée and many guests begin with a Mediterranean spicy tomato dip with pepper paste, walnuts and feta cheese. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

GIO'S PIZZA & SPAGHETTI HOUSE
4941 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 885-3515
Specialty pizzas with toppings like roasted eggplant and garlic are favorites at this friendly Italian eatery, where the staff and clientele will make you feel like family. Gio's meat combo pizza boasts homemade meatballs and piles of ham, pepperoni and Italian sausage. Classic Italian dishes also are mainstays. Try the cannelloni with chicken, spinach and ground beef stuffed into pasta and covered in cheese. No reservations. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

ISABELLA'S PIZZERIA
4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-5700; 70452 Hwy. 21, Covington, (985) 875-7620
This Northshore pizzeria is known for laying it on pretty thick, and it doesn't get any thicker than the signature Isabella pizza. The 16-inch pie comes loaded with everything. For starters, consider spinach or artichoke with pesto or garlic-herb sauce. Need more variety? Check out the Four Seasons: a quarter-pizza each of four different gourmet options. Reservations accepted for large groups. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

ITALIAN PIE
Citywide; www.italianpierestaurants.com
Italian Pie specializes in gourmet pizzas, but many of the same combos also are served in calzones, salads, pastas and sandwiches. Specialty pies include the combination, which has pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, mushrooms, onions, peppers and black olives. The roasted garlic pie comes with chicken or shrimp. The Florentine calzone is stuffed with spinach and artichoke, a mix of cheeses and chicken or shrimp. Italian Pie also offers a small selection of wrap sandwiches. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

La Vita DEL FORNO
801 Frenchmen St., 944-6854
The wood-burning oven at La Vita del Forno turns out crisp, thin-crust pizzas in old-school Italian style. Try the classic pizza margherita, topped with fresh basil, mozzarella and tomato, or choose from the variety of salads, sandwiches and pastas. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$


LOUISIANA PIZZA KITCHEN
95 French Market Place, 522-9500; 615 S. Carrollton Ave., 866-5900; louisianapizzakitchen.com
Overlooking the French Market, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen is a casual spot for gourmet pizza and pasta. The Four Seasons Pizza combines artichoke hearts, mushrooms, snow peas, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The chicken roulade is a chicken breast stuffed with andouille and crawfish dressing served over fettuccine and topped with tomato and basil cream sauce. There also is a large menu of salads, pita wraps, calzones and pasta dishes. The French Market location has an extensive wine list as well. Reservations accepted for large parties only. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MANGO MANGO
201 Bourbon St.; 236 Bourbon St.; 333 Bourbon St.; 400 Bourbon St.; 524-0114; www.mangodaiquiris.com
Belly up to the bar at the Bourbon Street pit stops of Mango Mango for the double delight of a daiquiri and a slice of pizza to go or hot soft pretzels. The drink menu ranges from the namesake mango daiquiri to blue raspberry to the potent 190 Antifreeze. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

MARK TWAIN'S PIZZA LANDING
2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com
In homage to the famous author and namesake of the joint, this Metairie pizza parlor offers a pie inspired by one of Twain's classics, Innocents Abroad. Crust brushed with garlic butter is piled high with Genoa salami, fresh tomatoes, quartered artichokes and Italian sausage with basil. The place also offers sandwiches and po-boys including roast beef that's seasoned with garlic and freshly ground black pepper, then slow-cooked for six hours in the oven. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MILANO'S PIZZA
3002 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 780-7500
Milano's spins dough into a long list of specialties like the chicken Alfredo pizza and the artichoke pie, which has garlic sauce, feta, mushrooms, onion and artichokes. Milano's Mardi Gras pizza, served with a bisque sauce, Gulf shrimp, mozzarella, green onions and fresh tomatoes, is one of the more creative menu selections. Milano's also makes specialty subs, calzones, chicken wings, tenders and salads as well as a macaroni and cheese made with penne pasta and four cheeses. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MONA LISA RESTAURANT
1212 Royal St., 522-6746;
A French Quarter favorite for more than 20 years, Mona Lisa serves pizza and pasta dishes in a cozy café setting. Specialty pizzas include barbecue chicken; the Mediterranean, with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, black olives and garlic and the Hawaiian, with pineapple and ham. Mona Lisa's also serves dishes like eggplant Parmesan, penne veal and pasta bolognese. Mona Lisa's now offers its own wine list. Reservations accepted for six or more. Lunch daily and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MO'S PIZZA
1112 Avenue H, Westwego, 341-9650; www.mospizza.net
Mo's name is about the only small thing you'll find at this neighborhood pizzeria. The pizzas measure almost 21 inches across and are available in many different combinations from the meat pizza with pepperoni, sausage, meatballs and ham to the supreme, which adds olives and vegetables. The lasagna is a five-layer tower of meat, ricotta and sauce and is accompanied by garlic bread. And since we are in Louisiana, of course Mo's also offers a classic muffaletta. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.- Sat. Credit cards. $

NEW YORK PIZZA
5201 Magazine St., 891-2376
Doing its namesake city proud, New York Pizza serves up thin-crust pies with a wide variety of toppings. The Super Big Apple pizza piles on almost every ingredient in the kitchen. The Queen's pizza pairs spinach, artichoke, mushrooms and feta with a white olive oil-based sauce. Straight-up pepperoni or onion and pepper combinations are classic. Grab it to go or enjoy the Magazine foot traffic at one of the sidewalk tables. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

PAPA JOHN'S PIZZA
Citywide; www.papajohns.com
Papa John's is an old-school pizza delivery chain that offers all sorts of exotic new flavors, specialty pies, appetizers and meal deals. Specialty pies include an Italian meat trio, barbecue chicken and bacon, Hawaiian barbecue, spinach Alfredo and the Works. Sides include garlic Parmesan breadsticks, cheese sticks, wings in a spicy Buffalo or mild barbecue sauce and chicken strips. Online ordering, take out and delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

PEPPERONI'S CAFÉ
8123 Hampson St., 865-0336
Pepperoni's serves pizza and much more. The shrimp pasta tosses Gulf shrimp with basil in Alfredo cream sauce and serves them over fettuccini. Specialty pies include a Hawaiian, a Meat Lover's and Super Vegetarian as well as a four-cheese pizza and a Breakfast pizza with egg, mushrooms, onions and peppers. There are also calzones, po-boys, wraps and salads. The Express Lunch special is $6.99 for an entrée and side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

PIZZA HUT
Citywide; www.pizzahut.com
Pizza Hut offers a variety of crusts from thick and soft to thin and crispy. Topping selections range from classics like pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms and olives to bacon, pineapple, banana peppers, anchovies, jalapeños and chicken. The Meat Lovers pie is loaded with pepperoni, Italian sausage, ham, bacon and ground beef. The Shrimp Supreme is studded with seasoned shrimp, fresh mushrooms, onion and green peppers. Extras include breadsticks, cheese sticks and cinnamon sticks. Delivery available. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $

PIZZA MAN OF COVINGTON
1248 Collins Blvd., Covington, (985) 892-9874
The element of surprise is present at this Northshore eatery, which always has a daily ingredient that can't be found on the regular menu. Build your own pie with toppings like prosciutto, andouille, crabmeat, eggplant and pesto. Right now the delicacy du jour is fresh asparagus. The Wow pizza combines crabmeat, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic and Romano cheese. "Our Special" features pepperoni, housemade Italian sausage and lightly blanched green peppers. No reservations. Dinner daily. Checks. $$

R & O'S PIZZA PLACE
216 Old Hammond Hwy., Metairie, 831-1248
R&O's offers everything from pizza (now in three sizes) and traditional Italian dishes to po-boys, fried seafood platters and the restaurant's famous hot tamales. Gravy fries are topped with brown gravy and roast beef debris. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

REGINELLI'S PIZZERIA
741 State St., 899-1414; 817 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 712-6868; 874 Harrison Ave., 488-0133; 3244 Magazine St., 895-7272; 5608 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood, 818-0111; www.reginellis.com
Reginelli's serves a wide range of pizzas with international flavors as well as salads and appetizers. The hefty Mediterranean pizza is loaded with roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, spinach and roasted red peppers with a garlic-herb sauce. A popular salad features marinated chicken breast on a bed of mixed greens with green apples, gorgonzola, roma tomatoes and roasted pecans tossed in a balsamic citrus vinaigrette. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ROCKY'S GOURMET PIZZA
3222 Magazine St., 891-5152
Specialty pizzas like the Wild Tchoupitoulas pie with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, red peppers and jalapeños make a big impression at this casual pizzeria, but Rocky's also cooks up panini-style sandwiches on fresh bread. The grilled chicken breast sandwich has mozzarella, Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, caramelized onions and garlic mayo. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

ROMA PIZZERIA
3441 E. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 674-3300
Roma Pizzeria traditionally prepares a crisp-crust pizza with its stone deck ovens, but now you can order a Sicilian-style deep-dish crust on the 12-inch pizza. One popular pie is the Supreme which has pepperoni, crumbled Italian sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella. For dessert, order a cherry or apple pizza with streusel topping and icing. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

ROMAN PIZZA
7329 Cohn St., 866-1166; www.eatromanpizza.com
Two friends of Roman Pizza's management who performed heroic services for neighbors in the aftermath of Katrina now have a pizza named for them, the Juan and Deen's special, which combines pepperoni, jalapeños and extra cheese. The restaurant has "twofer" deals with discounts when ordering two pizzas at once, and the kitchen can prepare a range of sandwiches and Italian dinners. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

ROTOLO'S PIZZERIA
201 Decatur St., 948-3287; www.frenchquarterpizza.com
All your favorite pizza options are offered at this airy, colorful pizza parlor, as well as pastas, sandwiches, salads and bar snacks. A nod to local food traditions is the muffaletta pizza, which includes pepperoni, salami, Canadian bacon, olive salad and mozzarella cheese. New to the menu are the heart-healthy roasted vegetable sandwich with melted provolone and the roasted turkey sandwich with housemade chipotle mayo. Rotolo's also promises sno-balls once the weather warms up. Delivery available in the French Quarter and limited areas. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $

SLICE
1513 St. Charles Ave., 525-7437; slicepizzeria.com
Order one thin-crust slice at a time or go for the whole pie at this dimly lit, stylishly designed café where the best pizzas are often the ones you invent from the long list of classic and offbeat toppings. Other menu offerings Include the barbecue shrimp po-boy and the muffuletta panini. For a more refined experience, try Chef Paul's Wednesday Wine Prix Fixe, featuring an off-menu appetizer and entrée, two glasses of wine and dessert with coffee. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

SUGAR PARK TAVERN
800 France St., 940-6226; www.sugarpark.com
Fans of New York-style thin-crust pizza have been flocking to this neighborhood joint for a taste of the real thing. But while the crust is a New York classic, some of the topping combinations are decidedly nontraditional, like the "Who's Your Mama!" pizza with shrimp, corn, pineapple, hot adobo sauce or the "A Pizza Named Desire" covered with shrimp, andouille and jalapeño. Delivery available. No reservations. Dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards. $

THEO'S PIZZA
4218 Magazine St., 894-8554; www.theospizza.com
Theo's version of the thin-crust pizza has a distinctive cracker-like base. From there, toppings are limited only by imagination; the Eccentric specialty pizza packs garlic, chicken, spinach, peppers, jalapeños, yellow squash, spicy tomatoes and Parmesan, mozzarella, and feta cheeses. Pizza aside, Theo's also dishes up toasted sandwiches and salads. Stop by Mondays and Tuesdays for $1 beers and Wednesdays for $10 bottles of wine. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT PIZZA
1068 Magazine St., 529-1466
Warehouse District Pizza serves 10- and 14-inch pies with a choice of traditional red sauce or the house specialty spicy sauce. In addition to traditional pizza toppers, a wide array of deliciously oddball alternatives include duck, pheasant sausage and barbecue chicken. Two types of salad are available to kick-start your meal. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

WIT'S INN
141 N. Carrollton Ave., 486-1600; www.witsinn.com
This Mid-City bar expanded its kitchen when it reopened after Katrina in July 2006 and offers a full range of pizzas, calzones, subs and salads. Corn and crab bisque served Creole style in a French bread bowl. The shrimp calzone is a sort of pizza dough turnover stuffed with shrimp, roasted mushrooms, garlic, mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses served with a marinara sauce on the side. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

WORLD'S HEALTHIEST PIZZA
6307 S. Miro St., 865-0244; 8120 Hampson St., 865-0221; www.worldshealthiestpizza.com
For pizza with a purpose, be sure to sample the pies at this memorably named, growing local pizza chain. Both locations feature a special fiber-rich crust that management says can make the act of eating pizza an exercise in better health. Salads and breadsticks made with the same high-fiber crust recipe are available, and the Hampson location offers "take-and-bake" pies for home. Delivery available in the Uptown university area. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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