Best Pizza Spot In Tampa According To Study
The best pizza spot in Tampa has been named and it’s all according to a new study. Pizza in Tampa Bay has been given the spotlight recently. That is because Dave Portnoy from Barstool Sports came through the Tampa Bay area on his “One Bite Pizza”. Dave judges the pizza based on one bite.
So what is the best pizza spot in Tampa? Well according to the study, it is Eddie and Sam’s in downtown Tampa. The study came from Stacker and they used Yelp’s top 100 pizza spots list. They looked at thousands of reviews to rank the top pizza spots in major cities across the United States. They looked at factors, including total volume and ratings of reviews.
The Secret Behind The Best Pizza Spot In Tampa
On their website, they say the secret to their taste is the water. They say, “That’s how people who visit Eddie & Sam’s N.Y. Pizza in downtown Tampa explains the mouthwatering slices, pies, and other Italian convections they’ve enjoyed since 1998. Eddie & Sam’s N.Y. Pizza has been a tradition, since 1982, when they were founded in N.Y.”
They say about their pizza, “Classic New York style pizza is characterized by its wide, foldable slices with thick, flavorful crust. The iconic crust has been attributed to the minerals in the New York water that pizzaiolos use to make the dough. Eddie & Sam’s N.Y. Pizza imports New York waters in order to bring authentic New York pizza to our Florida family.”
The Best Pizza Place Is Always Up For Debate
Everyone has their favorite pizza location in the Tampa Bay area. I have been to many here in the Bay area, but I understand why Eddie and Sam’s was named the best pizza spot in Tampa. It is absolutely delicious. Whenever I am in Downtown Tampa and have 15 minutes to spare I always make sure I stop by Eddie and Sam’s for a slice.
[SOURCE: That’s So Tampa]
Barstool President Dave Portnoy Pizza Tour Around Tampa Bay Official Rankings
Those who are passionate about their pizza know about Barstool’s Dave Portnoy. He’s the founder of Bartstool Sports and is known for his controversial pizza ratings from across the country on “One Bite Pizza“. Most know the rules, Dave judges pizza based on one bite. Well, he was in Florida this week and stopped in Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Keep scrolling to find out which pizza places Dave Portnoy visited in Tampa Bay. All of the ratings aren’t out yet, so we’ll update this post as soon as they drop.
The Barstool legend started his pizza tour in Sarasota at IL Panificio Pizzeria. After someone hyped up the mom-and-pop shop with mixed reviews, he decided to check it out himself. He ordered 1 large cheese pizza and after “one bite” he declared “Not bad at all”, but wished it was a little crispier. He gave the pizza a 7.4 rating, which is pretty good for Dave’s standards. This is a higher rating than Tampa staple Eddie & Sam’s. Dave gave them a 7.1 rating 5 years ago.
The highest ranked spot on Dave’s list with a score of a perfect 10 is Monte’s Restaurant in Lynn, MA. So far his highest ranked pizza spot in Florida is Mister O1- South Beach in Miami with a ranking of 8.1. But let’s see how those rankings change after he posts his Tampa reviews.
Once the word was out that Barstool’s Dave Portnoy was looking for pizza in the Tampa Bay area, local pizza places hopped on social media to drive Dave to their spot. Here are the places he checked out during his pizza tour in Tampa. Dave had to split his pizza tour into 2 days, one day for St. Pete/Pinellas, and 1 day for the Tampa area. Dave posted these spots on his social media and has been slowly releasing the individual reviews. We’ve updated this list to reflect his official ratings and ranked them from best to worst.
Jen was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. She’s been with Beasley Media Group since 2022. In her spare time, you can find her at Tampa Bay Lightning games, Tampa Bay breweries, or the beach. Catch up on Jen’s content about the highest-rated restaurants/bars in Tampa, things-to-do around the area, and upcoming concerts.
