We can all agree that not a lot of food comes close to beating pizza. Not all pizzas were created equal, however, and you’ll find a lot of pizzerias here in Sterling, VA. After doing our own yummy research, we’ve come up with a list of the top three pizzerias in town. Next time you feel like a slice, make sure you check them out!
Ledo Pizza
For over 60 years, Ledo Pizza has been the number one choice for Sterling residents looking for a fresh, hot pizza pie. What’s the secret to their success? Aside from using the best ingredients, Ledo has something else that helps them stand out – the shape of their pizzas.
Ledo likes to do things a little differently. They serve their pizzas square. With a flaky, delicious crust and an exquisitely sweet sauce, Ledo takes the square slices you might remember from grade school and turns them into something extraordinary.
You’ll find all your favorites on the menu, along with some off-the-wall options such as the Sweet Baby-q Chicken Combo and their very own version of a BLT on a pizza!
The Dons’ Wood-Fired Pizza
Do you prefer New York-style pizzas or do you like to keep it classic and Italian? With The Dons’, you get the best of both worlds. This family-owned pizzeria takes everything you love about pizza and puts an authentic Italian spin on it. From their imported meats to their emphasis on only using homemade ingredients, you’re sure to feel right at home at The Dons’.
Highlights of their menu include Stefano’s Buffalo Chicken Pizza that puts a hot twist on the chicken with their special hot sauce, then slathers it with a mix of blue cheese and New York mozzarella. Alternatively, try Rico’s Chicken and Bacon Ranch, a recipe made especially for NFL star Kedric Golston. Cooking their pizzas in a wood-fired oven adds a great smoky flavor. Next time you feel like pizza, keep The Dons’ in mind.
Emilio’s Brick Oven Gourmet Pizza
Gourmet is a word that gets thrown around a lot in today’s culinary climate, but Emilio’s lives up to the name. In fact, it’s such a hit with locals that it gets packed, so make sure you book ahead.
Once you’re in, though, you’re in for a real treat. Someone once said that a pizza is only as good as its crust and Emilio’s gets that right. Light and airy, its crust acts as the perfect bed for lots of different toppings to choose from. Whether you want to spice up your Margherita with Portobello mushrooms or add artichoke hearts to a classic Puttanesca, you’ll find that the combinations are simply to die for.
Pizza is an Italian mainstay that’s gone on to become a staple of American cuisine and we can’t imagine life without some delicious pies. Next time you are in Sterling, VA, make sure you stop by these pizzerias — they are well worth a visit!
Image “Ledo’s pizza” by mathrock, used under CC BY-SA 2.0
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