May 11th, 2019
Philadelphia, PA
Pizzeria Beddia is back! The last time we went there, we had to wait in line 3 hours before opening time to grab the first pizza out of their oven. If you read my last post, a new pizzeria is now open in that space, and making really good slices. We had heard rumors that Joe Beddia was opening a new pizza place at a larger location in Philly, so we were looking out for news.
It opened in March 2019, but we didn’t make it there until May. It’s much different from the original, mostly in the vibe. There’s a nice outdoor seating area, and you can sit and have drinks beforehand if there’s a wait (there was). We brought James here, too, and it wasn’t an issue at all.
We almost ordered the regular cheese pie here, just to see how it compared to the old Beddia. But, we ended up switching it up and ordering the tomato pie-like anchovy pizza. You may not like anchovies, or you may not think that you do, but they are worth trying on a pizza if you’re at a place that knows how to make them work. Also, our baby tried them, so you probably should too.
The menu here is still small – they serve only three pizzas and a tomato pie, and a few small plates. So the quality of the ingredients and the pizzas is still the same as the original Beddia. The difference is that Joe Beddia isn’t making the pizzas by himself anymore. He’s got a staff for that. I’m just glad that Joe Beddia is still making pizzas at all and that we get to eat them.
The Daily Meal realized this too, and Beddia is back on the list this year, at #15! I think this article summed it up pretty well: even though Pizzeria Beddia isn’t the same as it was, it’s still a fantastic restaurant in Fishtown. Go there, and be glad that you don’t have to wait hours for your pizza.
To visit: Pizzeria Beddia 1313 North Lee Street Philadelphia, PA 19122
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