Schiano's

Let’s face it, pizza is not one of the first cuisines that come to mind when you think about Texas foods. Well, Schiano’s Pizza is not your typical Texas Pizza place! Eddie and Dana Schiano are serving outstanding pizza, pasta and sandwiches that will please any palate. So many great combinations, that I had a hard time deciding on my pizza topping. I couldn’t settle on just one, so I went with half Lasagna Pizza and half Cheeseburger Pizza, and a Philly Cheesesteak. (enough food for at least 3 people!) Let’s start with the crust. While true to the NY pizza flavors, the crust is a little thicker than what I normally think of, which I enjoyed. The crust is thick enough to support all the toppings, and enhance the great pizza flavor, but not so thick that you feel like you’ve eaten an entire loaf of bread after just two slices! The two sides were very different. The Cheeseburger side was highlighted by the Pickle. A great fusion of pizza and cheeseburger that will make you want to keep going back for another slice. The Lasagna Pizza absolutely blew me away! What struck me most was the fresh ricotta. It was very flavorful and blended so well with the marinara and Italian sausage – I’ve begun craving it again even as I type this review! It’s so good, I can’t imagine going back and not getting at least a small Lasagna Pizza. Finally, the Philly. You might think that a place with great pizza couldn’t also serve a great Philly Cheesesteak, but you would be wrong if you think that about Schiano’s. The beef was well-chopped and very tender. The jalapenos provided a great spiciness, and the toasted roll, a nice contrast to the rest. I would not hesitate to grab one of these sandwiches for a quick lunch. Schiano’s also offers a wide variety of pastas, calzones, salads, appetizers and desserts, as well as a gluten-free crust! If you’re in the Richardson area, make time to visit Schiano’s for lunch or dinner. If you’re not near Richardson, plan a trip – I’m confident you’ll enjoy it!

Love their food. My favorite is the gluten free crust pizza!