Taglio Pizzeria: Long Island's Hidden Gem Crowned Among Top US Slices

A Slice of Italian Heaven in Mineola

• 💎 Taglio, a small pizzeria in Mineola, Long Island, has been recognized as a hidden gem, earning a spot among America's top slice destinations.
• 🇮🇹 Owner Rob Cerone was inspired by a childhood trip to Italy to bring authentic Roman-style pizza to Long Island.

Authentic Roman-Style Pizza

• 🍕 Taglio specializes in Roman-style pizza, characterized by a higher hydration dough and cut with scissors.
• 🌿 Key ingredients, including flour, tomatoes, Pecorino Romano cheese, and olive oil, are sourced directly from Italy to ensure authentic flavor.
• 🧂 The sauce is a simple yet flavorful combination of sea salt, basil, and olive oil, allowing the quality of the ingredients to shine.
• 🔥 The pizza is baked in an oven specifically made in Italy, contributing to its unique taste and texture.

National Recognition and Local Pride

• 🏆 Taglio was ranked the third best slice in the US by the Italian pizzeria guide, 50 Top Pizza, placing it behind establishments in Brooklyn and Washington D.C.
• 👏 This recognition is significant for Long Island, highlighting a local business that has achieved national acclaim for its artisanal approach and quality ingredients.
• 🗣️ Judges praised Taglio for its great quality dough and ingredients, as well as the owner's passionate and consistent work.
• 📍 The pizzeria, with only eight tables, is located under an overpass in Mineola, making it a true discovery for those seeking exceptional pizza.