Pizza in West Chester

[Rich Pawlak]

I'm looking for VERY VERY good pizza for a family reception at our hotel on Friday in West Chester. The many loud Italians in my family are, for the most part, very discerning pizza fanatics and like thin crispy pies. Any suggestions for where I might be able to get 25-30 pizzas for Friday night in West Chester???

[Jeff L]

Rich, charter a bus to Robbinsville.

[Rich Pawlak]

Dont worry, I thought of that; but 80 people is a lot of trouble to haul 1.5 hours.

[wkl]

this may be too far for you but, www.sovanabistro.com. at the intersection of 82 and 926.

[philadining]

I'd agree with wkl about Sovana Bistro, but I wonder if they could do that many on a friday night? Worth a call though, they really DO make very good pizza. But be aware, they're small-ish pies.

ETA: I don't know of any other excellent pizza out that way.

Edited August 6, 2008 by philadining (log)

[SaxChik]

i think you may be SOL on finding VERY VERY good pizza in the west chester area.

there are, however, a few places that should be able to handle your big request. two that immediately come to mind are carmine's pizza & eatery on paoli pike in the west goshen shopping center. the other is the pizza peddler in the acme shopping center on 202 & 926.

i happen to think that jack's pizza & pasta in either frazer or exton makes a pretty good pie. i also like enzo's on rt 202s near the dillworthtown inn.

i'm thinkin you need to come out here and do some sampling and see which one you think your family'll like the best. i'd be happy to help you.

[Rich Pawlak]

Well, the family all arrives THIS Friday, so sampling in advance is outa the question. The cousins involved in planning this weekend have been woefully tardy in their planning. I'm thinking Enzo's is the place that will be nearest our hotel, the Microtel just off 202.

[SaxChik]

Well, the family all arrives THIS Friday, so sampling in advance is outa the question.  The cousins involved in planning this weekend have been woefully tardy in their planning.  I'm thinking Enzo's is the place that will be nearest our hotel, the Microtel just off 202.

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i think enzo's has good pizza, but i'd call em tomorrow and make sure they can handle that large a request. if they can't, pizza peddler is also close (although i think they're greek). carmine's should be able to deliver out there, as well.

[wkl]

I'd agree with wkl about Sovana Bistro, but I wonder if they could do that many on a friday night?  Worth a call though, they really DO make very good pizza. But be aware, they're small-ish pies.

ETA: I don't know of any other excellent pizza out that way.

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definetly call in advance. it's byo if you choose to eat there. nice atmosphere good service. worth making a bit of a trek for.

[Rich Pawlak]

I'd agree with wkl about Sovana Bistro, but I wonder if they could do that many on a friday night?  Worth a call though, they really DO make very good pizza. But be aware, they're small-ish pies.

ETA: I don't know of any other excellent pizza out that way.

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definetly call in advance. it's byo if you choose to eat there. nice atmosphere good service. worth making a bit of a trek for.

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Thanks for the suggestion, a bit far afield for us, and I think 80 or so folks with kids would kinda overwhelm a place like Sovano.

[philadining]

Yeah, I think 80 might be a bit much for the Sovana Bistro space! The do have a private dining room, but it only holds about 25.

[SaxChik]

so ... did the family eventually get fed?

[Rich Pawlak]

Yes, indeed. Friday night the crew went out and grabbed 20 pies from Enzo's, which were quite decent I must say, even after being boxed for a bit. They also bought a big pan of penne in red sauce. Hot wings, hoagies and wraps from Brothers Pizza rounded out our Friday night welcome reception which lasted into the wee hours over Yuenglings, PBC IPAs, Stella Artois and Harp lagers.

Saturday was a all-day excursion to Brandywine Picnic Park in Pocopson, which ended at 6. A very nice park, with a good array of above average food (pig roast, roasted corn, burgers, dogs, fries, ribs, brisket, salads, ice cream custards) and lots of things for kids. My twins loved the place. Saturday night we went back to the hotel and ordered pizzas and wings and stuff from Pizza Peddlar, all of which were also quite good,(though the Enzo's pizzas were better) and listened to great stories and anecdotes from various uncles and aunts to make it a fun end of the day. I have a very fun family.

[SaxChik]

Yes, indeed.  Friday night the crew went out and grabbed 20 pies from Enzo's, which were quite decent I must say, even after being boxed for a bit.  They also bought a big pan of penne in red sauce. Hot wings, hoagies and wraps from Brothers Pizza rounded out our Friday night welcome reception which lasted into the wee hours over Yuenglings, PBC IPAs, Stella Artois and Harp lagers.

Saturday was a all-day excursion to Brandywine Picnic Park in Pocopson, which ended at 6.  A very nice park, with a good array of above average food (pig roast, roasted corn, burgers, dogs, fries, ribs, brisket, salads, ice cream custards) and lots of things for kids.  My twins loved the place.  Saturday night we went back to the hotel and ordered pizzas and wings and stuff from Pizza Peddlar, all of which were also quite good,(though the Enzo's pizzas were better) and listened to great stories and anecdotes from various uncles and aunts to make it a fun end of the day.  I have a very fun family.

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i'm glad things working out nicely for you.