10 Best Pizza Places near Stony Brook

Why we picked it

Reviewers describe The Trattoria as tucked away and easy to miss, with more than one account of using GPS to find it, but worth the effort once there. One diner recounts a memorable evening seated outside on a summer night with friendly service, and another mentions a relaxed lunch with bread, vegetables, and a bolognese that went over well.

Why we picked it

La Grova turns up in local mentions as a longstanding option for Italian food and pizza, with a menu that reportedly extends to gluten-free items, including some less common ones. A few accounts also describe attentive service. Together this suggests a dependable, broad-menu pizzeria.

Why we picked it

Il Trio comes up as a place that works as a full restaurant as well as a pizzeria, with repeat visitors mentioning other menu items alongside the pies. Takeout notes on the pizza itself point to a thin crust and a fairly restrained hand with toppings, so if you're hungry ask for extra.

Why we picked it

O Sole Mio sits close to AMC theatre and draws a pre-show dinner crowd, with mentions of a livelier front takeout area and a calmer dining room toward the back. Service and food both come up favorably in what we have seen, though our view of the menu itself is limited. Parking is ample, which is worth noting given how quickly the place can fill up.

Why we picked it

Ciro's turns up in Smithtown with a reputation, at least among those who have written in, for friendly counter service and a dependable slice. There is not much else on record to distinguish it, but consistency of that kind counts for something on a list like this.

Why we picked it

Diners who have written in describe attentive service and a warm welcome, including a bread and butter basket brought out before the meal. The praise for the pizza is very consistent and the delivery is always fast.

Why we picked it

A handful of accounts point to a broad specialty slice menu, including a vodka-style option that comes up more than once. A few reviewers also mention a recently renovated space and attentive counter service, though we have not verified the space ourselves. That combination of variety and reported friendliness is enough to place it mid-list.

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Uncle Joe's turns up in Lake Grove as a family-run spot that seems to draw repeat visits, with mentions of both pizza and a broader sit-down menu. A handful of visits point to a friendly, low-key atmosphere rather than anything flashy, which is somtimes all you need.

Why we picked it

Mirabelle turns up on a Stony Brook pizza list on the strength of its Main Street location and general dining reputation, with people coming for the prix fixe lunch menu and event dining rather than pizza specifically. Reports are mixed, with at least one account citing inattentive service and food that didn't live up to the setting. We've placed it here with that caveat in mind.

Why we picked it

The Pie, in nearby Port Jefferson, rounds out this list with a coal-fired Neapolitan approach that sets it apart from the more standard slice shops closer to Stony Brook. Feedback we came across points to friendly service and a classic margherita-with-meatballs pie as a draw. It's a bit further afield, which is why it sits at the end of the list rather than higher up.