LAZARO'S
First off, we gotta say that Lazaro's slices are huuuuge, even by our standards. They're also pretty tasty: our only complaint is that the sauce is way too sweet. But otherwise, the pizza is very good, especially for Philadelphia.
All size pies have eight slices. A small plain [read: cheese] starts at $6.50 and gourmet pies start at $8. The first tier gourmet pies include the BBQ Grilled Chicken, Eggplant & Tomato and Hawaiian [Pineapple & Ham]. We haven't had any of their gourmet pizzas, nor their calzones or other offerings which include six vegetarian sandwiches, four of which are slightly different variations of the veggie burger, but we have been back twice for their plain slice– which says a lot for us. Of course, we were really, really hungry both times. We'll have to give Lazaro's a try sometime on a fuller stomach.
Picky would put Lazaro's right up there with NYPD's and Two Red Boots's slices. Lazaro's is not really a destination– if you order, order takeout as there are only a few stools to sit on inside. Picky would like to amend this post and say that he's had enough of this sweet sauce after a couple trips. For the first couple of bites, it's good, then the sweetness is just too much, no amount of garlic powder can help. NYPD is king!
Messy ***
Picky * 1/2
The final word: Big, sweet slices.
1743 South St
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 545-2775
Mon - Th: 11am - 10.30pm
Fri - Sat: 11am - 11.30pm
Sun: Noon - 9.30pm
July 31st, 2006 at 2:05 pm
Pretty accurate description. I must also add that if you go in and order two slices or so (rather than a pie) it's a lot better. Pies tend to be "droopy".
Nothing beats a slice of Lazaros re-heated from the Lazaros slice pie in the shop.
June 2nd, 2007 at 6:37 pm
lazaro's pepperoni and franco luigi's "mama's homestyle" pizzas are the only pizzas i will eat. true, lazaro's has sweet sauce, but the pepperoni counteracts it and the cheese and crust are phenominal. i go for franco luigi's when i want less grease.