Capital Region's Most Underrated Pizzeria

When we talk about the best pizza in the Capital Region, the usual pizza joints that are universally known enter the conversation, as they should!

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I am talking about legendary spots like DeFazio's and Red Front in Troy, Marino's in Schenectady, and Romo's in Glenmont, to name a few. Other popular spots like Kay's in Averill Park, Jimmy's in Troy, and Dom's in Latham also get lots of love from local pizza fans.

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But what are some of the lesser-known spots across the Capital Region with great pizza that deserve a little more love and recognition? That was our goal when we asked our listeners which Capital Region pizza joint was the MOST underrated.

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Primavera Pizza In Clifton Park Named Most Underrated In the Capital Region

According to our listener feedback, Primavera Pizza in the Parkwood Plaza on Route 9 in Clifton Park is the most underrated pizza joint in the Capital Region! As a Clifton Park resident and a regular customer of Primavera, I can tell you their pizza is AWESOME, and locally in the CP and surrounding towns, it is very well known and beloved. In our house, it is a regular go-to when we get takeout. My wife and I love the pizza, and our kiddos love their chicken and fries.

Need more proof? Yelp reviewers agree:

This place has great pizza! It's a very good option if you're looking for reliable, consistently good food that never disappoints,." - Sarah M of Saratoga Springs

"The service is always quick, efficient, and friendly. The pizza is always fresh, hot, and delicious - we love the bacon, ham, and pepperoni, tomato, and ricotta...It's just consistently great food." Jess M. of Waterford

Primavera offers a full menu that includes classic pizza options, along with some stellar specialty pizzas like chicken parm, buffalo chicken, chicken bacon ranch, and more.

Maybe just the very fact that Primavera got the nod in this poll is a great indicator that the good word is getting out beyond the Clifton Park area!

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