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AWFUL ! at least for delivery, do not order for delivery, pizza arrived warm and soggy even when we were just 5 minutes away from the restaurant, besides that the paper was stick to the bottom of the pie and we couldn't eat it !, overloaded with veggies to the point that it was difficult to lift a slice to the mouth. 28 dollars + $5 tip ! NOT WORTHY !!

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I ordered a Sicilian pie and 6 garlic knots. 2 of the knots were too burnt to eat as well as the entire crust on the pie. The entire time I was waiting for it, the counterperson was flirting with some guy who was in front at the take out counter. When the pie came out of the oven, they should have never sold it. I would have gladly waited for a pie that that wasn't too burnt to eat. If you want to throw away $20.15 this is the place to go. If you want good food, try someplace else.

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Awesome slices and knots. Food is outstanding. Will return again

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The food is delicious. Their pizza has a great variety of specialty pies, the pie crust is nice and fluffy, and the other menu items like the Thai calamari or their heroes are just amazing. I did however have a few unpleasant exchanges over the phone when placing orders. The guy who answered the phone was impatient, rude and not very friendly. I've actually asked to speak to somebody else when recognizing his voice. So aside from one grumpy employee, richies is a wonderful pizzeria.

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My family and I moved off of Long Island a few years back. When we returned for a visit, we discovered Richie’s Pizza near the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. After eating “pizza” out of state, Richie’s was a “slice” of paradise. It isn’t like most pizza places that we’ve frequented. Everything is new, and the place is immaculate. We ordered a pie for the family, and savored every bite of the pizza that we had grown to miss. The crust was perfectly chewy, and you could taste the quality of the cheese and sauce that was lacking in those who claimed to be serving “real New York pizza.” Even my little one, who is very picky about the pizza that she’ll eat, ate two slices!

We shared our story with Richie, the owner, and complimented him on the great pizza. He insisted that we try some of the more unique items on the menu and gave us a sample of the buffalo garlic knots and the Thai calamari in peanut & pineapple sauce, not something that you usually find on a pizza place menu, but then again, Richie’s isn’t your typical pizza place. It may sound strange, but whenever we’re on Long Island, we make sure to get to Richie’s for Thai food. Of course, we also go for the pizza and Italian food, which is always fresh and delicious.

Before we left Long Island after visiting family for Christmas, we made it a point to stop by Richie’s even though it was out of the way. When he saw us walk in, he greeted us like family. He gave each of my kids a poker chip with the Richie’s Pizza information printed on both sides. They spent the entire lunch making a game out of it, and spinning the chips (much cooler than the typical refrigerator magnet that you find in many pizza places).

We only had time for a quick lunch this time around, so we just got a pie and some knots. The whole family loved the pizza as usual, and the kids were psyched to be in a pizza place that allowed for free refills on fountain soda (something that is common out of state, but oddly rare in New York outside of places like McDonald’s, Burger King, etc.).

Richie’s Pizza is not your average pizza place. It has a personality that starts with the owner, who likes to joke around while also showing great pride of ownership. It may be something that is overlooked by many, but I for one, am always impressed when I walk into an immaculate bathroom in a dining establishment because it shows great attention to detail and overall cleanliness.

We can’t wait to come back to Long Island to try one of Richie’s latest creations – a slice of what Richie affectionately calls… “Shut Up And Try It.” My little one, who does not like to try new things, was instantly drawn to what she thought was chocolate syrup and marshmallows on the pizza. The syrup is actually balsamic vinegar, and the marshmallow is actually fresh mozzarella, but I think that she would love it just the same (my mouth is watering just writing about it).

If you’re in the Deer Park area, do yourself a favor and head over to Richie’s. You will not be disappointed!