So, you live in Middletown, NY. Which means you live in the Hudson Valley. Which means you live in one of the most delicious regions in the state. You have all the farms, orchards, and scenic drives you could ever want right at your doorstep. You also have excellent pizza. Excellent, and very affordable pizza.
Badabing Pizzeria
$ | (845) 341-0000 | WEBSITE
Grabbing a pie at Badabing Pizzeria has become a weekly ritual for locals. This family-friendly spot is where you head for classic New York-style pizza (the pepperoni and margherita are our favorites), garlic knots, casual conversation, and the convenient parking that makes your visit stress-free.
Marco’s Pizza (Middletown)
$ | (845) 695-8700 | WEBSITE
While there are constantly new pizza joints popping up around town, Marco’s Pizza is still one of the best places for a casual meal that still feels like a family tradition. Across the board, the pizza here is great – you can’t go wrong as long as the house specials (if you don’t know what those are, ask your neighbor from Middletown) and the perfectly prepared pies are on your table.
Pizza E Birra
$$ | (845) 343-8226 | WEBSITE
Have you heard? Middletown is a pizza town. And even better news for you, pizza is affordable. We could tell you to go to about 10 pizza spots – but we’ll tell you to go to Pizza E Birra first. This is the gold standard, and if you live in the area you don’t even have to go too far to get it (the original location is in Middletown, but there’s a beautiful new expansion).
3 brother pizzeria
$ | (845) 956-0223 | WEBSITE
So, you’ve probably heard about how 3 Brother Pizzeria is, like, the best pizza spot in Middletown. You might be wondering if a simple pepperoni pie is really worthy of your attention (and the drive across town). We are here to tell you that the answer is yes and yes. This place is truly amazing. We suggest you do something productive with one of those afternoons you don’t have plans until dinner and come to 3 Brother Pizzeria (plus, the wait’s way less bad on weekdays).
Frank’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant
$ | (845) 342-6506 | WEBSITE
After a day in Middletown, you can’t do much better for much cheaper than Frank’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. This is authentic Italian food, eaten in a welcoming space that makes you forget you’re in a shopping center, and it’s truly satisfying. And it also happens to be cash-friendly.
Joey’s Pizza (Middletown)
$ | (845) 344-0880 | WEBSITE
In case you’ve been dropped into Middletown from somewhere far away – or you’ve been living under a rock since you arrived – allow us to educate you about Joey’s Pizza, a true Middletown treasure. Eating the penne vodka pizza – a perfectly baked pie with creamy sauce and crispy crust – sometime around dinner on at least one occasion is an absolute requirement for calling yourself a local.
Cuginos
$ | (845) 355-3535 | WEBSITE
Find yourself craving pizza in Middletown? Cuginos is your move. This place is a family-owned joint meets a bustling party spot and it’s open for lunch and dinner. Get the penne ala vodka.
Pellegrino & Son’s Pizzeria
$ | (845) 343-6001 | WEBSITE
In case you haven’t been out in Middletown much yet, here’s what you need to know: Pellegrino & Son’s Pizzeria is the unequivocal pizza empire of this town – and for good reason. They have the top-quality fresh ingredients for highly-reasonable prices thing down to a science. And that formula is rock solid at their family-friendly spot where you can order personal pizzas with perfect crust and high-quality mozzarella for around $12-$18.
Caputo’s Pizza
$ | (845) 342-1222 | WEBSITE
Another beloved Middletown staple (a local favorite for years), another reliably excellent pizza. This is a top-tier Queens-style pizzeria, and while anything you order from the menu is going to satisfy, you need to get your hands on one pie in particular: the garbage pie. If you live in the area, the quick trip to Caputo’s should be just as much a part of your regular rotation as your weekend errands – and far more delicious.
Carlos’ pizzeria and bar
$ | (845) 775-4662 | WEBSITE
Yes, Carlos’ Pizzeria and Bar is for pizza purists. But it’s also for you. Because a) unless you’re a regular or a critic, you’re definitely still kind of a newcomer, b) the food quality here is consistently fresh and c) you can get away with not breaking the bank if you stick to the basics.
This place is absolutely essential to the Middletown dining scene – if you live nearby, consider yourself lucky that grabbing a thin-crust pizza for dinner or a chicken wrap for lunch or an eggplant dish for something different is only a quick drive away. For the full experience check out their catering services.