To make a truly authentic Old World–style pizza, one thing is crucial: an Italian brick oven. Strong's Brick Oven Pizzeria obviously has that covered. But its chefs also pursue Old World perfection by handmaking each pie with imported Italian tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and plum tomato sauce.

And when it comes to toppings, the chefs get creative. Specialty pies include the Diavolo Dolce, made with a spicy sauce and topped with banana peppers, bacon, and pineapple. Other pies feature fresh-made specialty sauces, such as pesto cream sauce or vodka sauce. Even the desserts take advantage of that brick-oven taste—sweet meal-ending options range from a hot apple dessert pizza to one covered in Nutella, ricotta, and fresh strawberries.