10 times • APRIL 21, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com SLICE OF QUEENS A Rosedale pizzeria that stands the test of time BY BRIANNA ELLIS Many Queens restaurants come and go but Mario’s Pizzeria remains a pillar of the Rosedale community for over 40 years. The neighborhood veteran offers an outstanding variety of pizza with excellent customer service to match. Owner Mario Burriesci migrated from Sicily in 1961 and started working as a barber at age 14. He later embraced the family business of owning Italian restaurants that were scattered throughout the city since the 1960’s. Mario’s family member established Paula Pizza in Rosedale in 1974, and Mario took it over in 1980 renaming it “Mario’s Pizzeria.” Ever since, the restaurant has solidified its presence on the booming Francis Lewis Boulevard with loyal customers and top notch pizza. “For me, business-wise... my customers are great,” Burriesci chuckled. “I never had any problems, they respect me. That’s why I’ve been here so long,” he explained. Although the “Franny Lew” strip has more chain restaurants than ever before, including Subway, Popeyes Louisiana Chicken and Checkers, Burriesci enjoys the competition. “Believe it or not, it’s better. The competition sometimes is better because more people give you more business. Before it was nothing but for me, it’s great,” said the Mario’s Pizzeria owner. The pizza shop serves a plethora of specialty slices like eggplant, chicken parmesan, chicken and broccoli, Sicilian, grandma slices and the most popular Buffalo chicken pizza. A regular slice is now $2.50, specialty slices are $3.75 and pies may start from $13 and tax depending on your toppings. Customers often munch on Mario’s tasty pepperoni bites and garlic knots, as well as beef patties and chicken rolls. “Good service, most of the people come back and the quality is what keeps you in business,” he said. “I use good quality ingredients. My recipe is the same since I’ve opened up. It’s consistent. The main thing is service, good quality and I never tried to use any cheap stuff.” “Nothing is frozen, everything is made fresh,” Burriesci added in reference to his pizza’s distinctive taste and great customer service. No matter how you slice it, the precious Mario’s Pizzeria will always be a fixture in the Rosedale community. Grab a slice here BATOLINO’S PIZZERIA&RESTAURANT 34-11 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106 (347) 730 – 8573 FINE ITALIAN PIZZA IN THE HEART OF ASTORIA, NY ALL PIZZA MADE WITH FRESH MOZZARELLAFRESH TOMATO-OLIVE OIL-WHOLE WHEAT GLUTEN FREE DOUGH OPEN 7 DAYS 12PM-12AM California Pizza Kitchen 71-03 80th street, Glendale, NY 11385 (718) 894 – 9400 CASCARINO’S 152-59 10Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357 (718) 746 – 4370 DANTE’S PIZZA 105-03 METROPOLITAN AVE. FOREST HILLS, NY 11375 www.dantespizzaforesthills.com (718) 544 – 0416 Krave-It 40-15 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (347) 836 – 8713 Everything Homemade Catering · Free Local Delivery You Krave It, We Got It! Gluten Free available L’INIZIO PIZZA BAR 47-23 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11101 www.Linizio.com (718) 361 – 1965 MAMA LUCIANA’S 15-11 College Point Blvd, College Point, NY 11356 (718) 445 - 6262 Family Style Brick Oven Pizzeria & Restaurant Mamma’s Pizza + Restaurant 47-40 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (718) 279 – 0808 / (718) 279 – 0809 Since 2004 Retro Pizza & Café 4102 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103 retropizzaastoria.com (347) 612 - 4460 Monday to Friday 11:30am-2am Friday & Saturday 11:30am-4am Come to the trendy crowd and unique pizzas made in house. Try the Gorgonzola Pizza with Figs or a taste of true Europe with the Arrugula, Prosciuto Margarita pie. This Astoria eatery has been open two years now. The owners had a pizza place in Manhattan but moved on out to Queens and brought loyal foodies with them! If you’re in the mood for something sweet don’t forget about the Nutella Pizz. Open late with quick delivery up to 3:45am. ROMEO’S PIZZA 103-20 Liberty Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11417 (718) 835 - 9626 IN THEIR 32ND YEAR OF BUSINESS INDICATING A VERY LOYAL FOLLOWING FOR THEIR PIZZA AS WELL AS THEIR DIVERSIFIED MENU ACHIEVED BY USING NOTHING BUT THE BEST INGREDIENTS. Slice 48-11 Vernon Blvd, LIC, NY 11101 www.slice.com (718) 93 – SLICE Slice Astoria Coming Soon! VIPizza 43-02 Bell Blvd, NY 11361 www.vipizzabayside.com Serving Bayside for over 50 years specializing in gourmet pizzas! Vitos Pizza Restaurant 78-37 Springfield Blvd, Bayside, NY 11364 (718) 465 – 3355 / (718) 468 - 1019 Order online at: vitospizzabayside.com Dine In · Take Out · Free Delivery (10 min)
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