Santucci’s Original Square Pizza is more than a beloved tradition — it’s a Philadelphia institution. Known for our iconic square pizza, we have earned praise not only from generations of loyal customers but also from local and national press. While our guests will always be our greatest fans, we’re grateful for every press and media article and award mention that highlights our passion for great food and family tradition.
We’ve been called everything from a “hidden gem of Ocean City” by OCNJ Daily to “some of Philly’s best pizza” by Philadelphia Magazine. For over six decades, we’ve proudly served authentic Italian-American cuisine with a commitment to quality that continues as we expand into New Jersey and beyond.
While our customers will always be our top priority, we’re honored when our passion for superior food and family tradition is recognized by the media and industry leaders.
We have been voted Best Pizza in Philadelphia multiple times — a true distinction in one of the most competitive pizza markets in the country. And recently, Santucci’s was inducted into the prestigious Pizza Today Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for multi-location pizzerias still run by the original family.
Now in our third generation of ownership, with our fourth generation in training, every member of the Santucci family is deeply involved in carrying forward the values, flavor, and excellence that started it all. Recognition like this would make our founders proud — and inspires us to keep improving while honoring our roots.
THE REAL-LIFE DIET OF CONNOR BARWIN, THE EAGLES’ PIZZA-LOVING PASS RUSHER
– GQ Magazine – September 12, 2016 – Professional athletes don't get to the top by accident. It takes superhuman levels of time, dedication, and focus—and that includes paying attention to what they put in their bellies. Read More
101 BEST PIZZAS IN AMERICA
– The Daily Meal – September 1, 2016 – For the past four years, The Daily Meal has ranked America's best pizzas. Santucci's has made the list...#65. Read More
ROXBOROUGH: A BULLSEYE FOR FAMILIES, BUSINESSES, AND TARGET
– Philly.com – August 7, 2016 – Little Roxborough - 40,000 in population and 5.5 square miles in size - took a victory lap last month.The announcement July 7 that it was selected for one of four "flexible format" Target storeswithin the city limits blew up social media - 300 shares on Facebook and about [...]
CONNOR BARWIN WILL ONLY EAT FROM THIS PIZZA PLACE IN PHILLY
– PhillyVoice.com – September 15, 2016 – Postgame ritual revealed after seven local spots make nationwide list. Read More
5 PENNSYLVANIA PIZZERIAS AMONG NATION’S BEST
– Bensalem Patch – September 7, 2016 – New rankings by The Daily Meal list the top 101 pizza joints in the United States, including five in Pennsylvania. Read More
ADD THESE 7 NEW SPOTS TO YOUR 2016 RESTAURANT BUCKET LIST
– CBSPhilly– March 16, 2016 – The locally famous square-pizza place sets up shop on North Broad in the former home of Alessandros Pizza. Diners will find their favorites from the other Santucci’s locations, including The Works, with extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, and onions. Bonus: They also deliver. 655 N. Broad St., [...]
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SANTUCCI’S NORTH BROAD
– ZAGAT – NOVEMBER 11, 2015 – The latest location from Santucci’s, the first family of Philadelphia’s signature square pizza, is a good-looking spot on North Broad Street. Taking over an otherwise undistinguished pizzeria and bar on the corner of Broad and Mt. Vernon, the newest Santucci’s features a full bar, seating for around 100, a menu [...]
LOCAL PIZZERIA EXPANDS TO NORTH BROAD
– THE TEMPLE NEWS – NOVEMBER 10, 2015 – “If you travel to Italy and visit a traditional trattoria or pizzeria, you don’t see pizza made the way it is here in the United States,” Alicia Santucci said. “My grandmother’s story is that when they were growing up in Italy, the women wanted to make [...]
9 HOTTEST PIZZA SPOTS AROUND PHILLY
– ZAGAT – OCTOBER 26, 2015 – Bridging the gap between Northeast and South Philly, this newly opened outpost of Philadelphia’s beloved square pie boasts the same fantastic pizzas as the original locations — plus a full bar featuring a menu of pizza-friendly cocktails like the Bicicletta, a Pinot Grigio spritzer spiked with Campari. Read More [...]
A LOOK AT PIZZERIAS IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
– PIZZA TODAY – SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 – The Santucci family has been serving up its square pies with the sauce on top to South Philly since 1959. In addition to its coveted square pizza, the pizzeria also boasts some well-regarded sandwiches like the Braised Short Rib with fontina and exotic mushrooms ($11). The house meatballs [...]