Santucci’s Original Square Pizza is a Philly institution, serving up food that gains acclaim from not only our customers, but also from the Press. We’ve been called everything from a ‘Hidden Gem of Ocean City’ by OCNJ Daily, to ‘Some of Philly’s Best Pizza’ by Philly Mag. We have a proud tradition of serving up the finest Italian food available in the Philly area, and as we expand into New Jersey and beyond we are dedicated to maintaining that quality and doing everything possible to continue pleasing our audience. While our customers are our biggest fans and are the people we work the hardest to please, it’s wonderful when our work and attention to superior food is recognized in the Press and by industry organizations.
We’ve been voted the Best Pizza in Philly for multiple years. In a market full of competitors, Santucci’s is recognized as one of the favorite and best pizzas in the area for more than 6 decades.
Santucci’s was recently voted into the Pizza Today Hall of Fame. To be recognized for this award the business must still be run by the original family and have more than one location. With 60 years of experience, we are now in our 3rd generation of Santucci’s ownership, with every member of the family contributing to the brand and to the quality of our food, so this award was of special importance to us. As we train our 4th generation of Santucci’s owners we’ll continue to uphold the quality, and even to improve it over time. Our founders, would be most proud of this acclaim.
Shore Restaurants, Part I: Dining outdoors with bay breezes, sunsets, and fresh beach flavors
– The Philadelphia Inquirer– June 28, 2019 – We lost a favorite family destination when Roma Pizza changed hands this year. But we gained an excellent new pizza option with the first Shore franchise location of Philadelphia’s Santucci’s, whose baked-to-order square pies are definitely something different for a pie scene dominated by giant pre-baked [...]
Hidden Gems of Ocean City
– OCNJ Daily– June 25, 2019 –When you are craving something savory, Santucci’s Original Square Pizza on the boardwalk is a must. This pizzeria specializes in deep dish pizza, different than any other pizza in Ocean City. Store manager Leo Castillo explains, “the pizza is like a deep dish [because of] the thickness and the [...]
What’s new at the Jersey Shore: Hotels, restaurants and an ax-throwing attraction
– The Baltimore Sun– May 19, 2019 – Headed to the Jersey Shore this summer? Take note of these new developments. Santucci’s Pizza Ocean City The Philadelphia-based chain known for its square-shaped pizza is set to open in Ocean City around Memorial Day weekend. In addition to the pies, try the short-rib gravy fries [...]
Philadelphia Favorite Santucci’s Pizza Opens Up Shop On Ocean City Boardwalk
– CBS PHILLY NEWS– May 24, 2019 – OCEAN CITY, N.J. (CBS) — There’s no shortage of fun and food to be had in Ocean City. When CBS3 anchors Ukee Washington and Jessica Kartalija heard a Philly favorite just opened up a shop in Ocean City, they had to check it out. Folks were [...]
What’s new at the Shore this summer?
– Pittsburgh Post-Gazette– May 23, 2019 – It’s just not summer until you feel some warm sand between your toes and the spray of salt water on your cheeks, right? If you’re a Pittsburgher, being able to trade in your sneakers for a pair of flip-flops probably entails a trip to the Atlantic Shore. [...]
Acclaimed Philly Pizza Joint Coming To Ocean City Boardwalk
– The Patch– April 10, 2019 – Santucci's Original Square Pizza, a popular family business in Philadelphia, has expanded to the Boardwalk. OCEAN CITY, N.J. — In 1959, the late Joseph and Philomena Santucci opened the first Santucci's Original Square Pizza in South Philadelphia. Now with several Philadelphia locations, the family pizza business will [...]
ROXBOROUGH JOINT HAS SOME OF PHILLY’S BEST PIZZA: PHILLY MAG
– Philadelphia Magazine– February 7, 2019 – Santucci’s — which has locations in Roxborough, on North Broad Street, and in Bella Vista — was listed in the publication’s round up of “The Best Pizza In Philadelphia.” Another square pie with a long history in and around Philly. There are people who swear by these places — [...]
Craig LaBan’s Ultimate Dining 2018
– The Inquirer – October 18, 2018 – The unique pan-baked flavor of Santucci’s sauce-on-top square pies — sturdy, but not nearly thick enough to be “deep dish” — has spread beyond its Northeast Philly roots to multiple locations across the city operated by different branches of the family. I’m fond of the South Philly [...]
Residents Enjoy One Giant Pizza Party at Citizens Bank Park
– South Philly Review – September 12, 2018 – The first thing you noticed once you stepped inside of the festival were the lines, which were more akin to Soviet bread lines than lines for pizza. Read More
PHILLY EATS MAGAZINE
– phillyeatsmagazine.com – June, 2017 – This is some good stuff right here. Santucci's makes a fantastic pie. Great mixtures of cheese and sauce, when you are down in the Italian Market this is worth a stop. Read More