Verola's Pizzeria

The pizza is exceptional. We love the dine vibe with via of large red pizza oven، rustic wood walls and vintage maps of Tampa Bay. The pizza had a great crust .. crispy and delicious. We had the all meat pizza and our guest had the vegetarian pizza ... both FIVE STAR. Drinks were in bottles ... beer and sodas. Staff were friendly and courteous. We have since ordered five pizzas to go .. carry out for out of state family in town ... family loved the local pizzeria. Highly recommend.

After spending more than 10 years searching for authentic New York pizza all over Florida، I can honestly say… the search is finally over. I’ve eaten pizza everywhere—from neighborhood shops to highly rated pizzerias—and somehow this place، tucked away in Clearwater، has completely blown me away. Not only is it the best pizza I’ve had in Florida، it’s the best pizza I’ve had in my entire life. The crust is everything true New York pizza should be: light، airy، with the perfect crisp on the bottom and an incredible flavor that’s almost impossible to find outside of New York. Every bite tastes like it was made with genuine passion and attention to detail. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner، and his passion is incredible. He explained that he even has a unique process for treating the water to closely mimic the mineral profile of the Adirondack water that has long been credited as one of the secrets behind authentic New York dough. You can taste the dedication in every slice. As amazing as the pizza is، the restaurant itself deserves its own praise. Walking inside was genuinely breathtaking. The natural wood، beautiful stonework، warm lighting، and craftsmanship create an atmosphere that’s both rustic and elegant. It feels less like walking into a pizza shop and more like discovering a hidden lodge in the mountains. The ambiance is unforgettable. It’s hard to believe this place has only been open for a little over a year. In my opinion، this is Clearwater’s best-kept secret and one of the greatest hidden gems in all of Florida. If word gets out—and it deserves to—it won’t stay a secret for long. To the owner and everyone on the team: thank you for your commitment to doing things the right way. Your passion، attention to detail، and pursuit of authenticity have created something truly special. If you’re chasing authentic New York pizza، stop searching. You just found it.

Best pizza I've ever had. All ingredients fresh and sauces made in house. Crust masterfully crafted. The atmosphere is great and the inside is like a swiss cottage. I'd choose this place over Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza any day!

Absolutely delicious pizza! We had an order of the chicken tenders and the red pizza. The tenders were juicy and the breading was really well seasoned. The pizza sauce was phenomenal and the crust was just right - blistered and slightly charred in spots giving it a crisp bite while the inside stayed light، airy، and chewy. The ingredients were very fresh and you can tell they bake with love here. The only two things I'd like to see them improve on is the parking lot and the drinks. I nearly wrecked my car hitting a huge pothole on the way in and there's no fountain drinks (only bottled). That being said it might be worth the car wreck to get a slice of this pizza 🤣 seriously though، it's delicious and I'll definitely be back. Go try it 😁 you're welcome!

Dined in at this pizzaria for the first time today. The pizza was absolutely amazing. We got a large classic cheese pizza with onions and mushrooms. The crust was perfect، the sauce was perfect and the toppings were fresh. It was simply delicious. IMHO they make the best pizza around. The staff was very friendly too. We will definitely be regular customers. I didn't remember to take a picture until after we had gobbled down two slices، but hopefully you get the idea.