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2604 E Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(122 Ratings)
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Thin-crust pies are the true art form of the pizza genre. It's all too easy to make a thick, gloppy pie, loaded up with all sorts of nonsense, add an inch of cheese and declare it world-class. With thin-crust pie, however, you have to get the balance just right or it's a total failure.
This legendary joint gets it just right. The crust is thin and crisp, with a slight edge of burn along the outer rim. The sauce is substantive and fragrant without being distracting -- and best of all, it's not sweet, a deal-breaker if ever there were one. The cheese, meanwhile, is scattered loosely over the top, not quite covering the entire surface area. The combination is surprisingly light and satisfying.
As far as ambiance goes, how can you go wrong? From the self-affirming sign in the front window ("This is Tacconelli's") to a CD jukebox with Louis Prima, Patsy Kline and, naturally, Sinatra to the restrooms, labeled "Guys" and "Dolls," the place oozes charm. The menu is simple and direct as well: three kinds of pies -- tomato (no cheese), regular (some cheese) and white (no sauce, plenty of cheese and garlic) -- and the usual toppings. That's it. You want pasta, go to a spaghetti house. Sure, you have to call ahead to reserve your dough for the next day's orders, and, yes, their hours are somewhat peculiar, but we assure you, it's absolutely worth playing by their rules.
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122 Ratings and Reviews
- S n L Kenevich - 04/30/2009
Sucks
MJohnny1064 - 12/18/2008
Way overrated!
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MBoyceP - 11/20/2008I agree the pizza at Taconelli's is overpriced and overrated It's not like it used to be.
Peggy - Port RichmondCHEESE
yournaz - 09/26/2008We have eaten at Tac's several times. Tonight's pizza was a knock-off of Tony A's in Roxborough wherein they swirl on some cheese. It was ridiculous. Each piece had about 2 bites of cheese covering the slice. Come one now, at $17 each, the pizza should have had plenty of cheese. When we called to complain we were told "the same guy has been making our pizza the same way for 13 years." That's not true. I didn't want tomato pie or else I would have gone to Marchiano's. Should I have asked for extra cheese and paid another $3? No way, Tac's is going downhill and may not be the best pizza in Philly anymore...
Been the best for years and years.
Rhonawene - 07/25/2008If waiting and ordering ahead (but it REALLY is worth it) is not your style - they have a second location near the Moorestown Mall in NJ. I love the white pie with plum tomatoes and spinach. Some sausage on it is great, too.
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Rwilde530 - 07/10/2008One of the best pizzas your ever have. Pizza is consistent. Hey John when are you gonna bring back the baked italian hoagies. Dickie W.
just OK
Jvrpta1 - 07/02/2008Remember as long ago as they were a neighborhood shop with sandwiches and those famous tacconelli's specials. The Pizza is good but overhyped. Calling ahead to reserve your dough? Absurd! Plus the wait even calling ahead is too long. Pizza is only good (not great), Overhyped and the story has lost it's novelity. Can name 10 others better without thinking
THE BEST
CinCrrn - 07/02/2008All I can say is one slice and you're hooked! I've been eating this pizza since I was a little girl and now with my nephews (who are 4 and 2), who won't eat any other pizza on a Friday night, has become a tradition!
- MPoolside - 07/02/2008