Alternative pizza types are becoming much more common in the Hudson Valley. While traditional pizza types such as margherita and meat lovers are by no means being abandoned, they are however being joined by some very creative alternative pizza concepts.
The traditional and familiar pizza types are where most of us tend to gravitate, but the unconventional pizza configurations are certainly gaining appeal among the adventurous pie lovers. There is more out there than meets the traditional pizza palate. Here are some creative alternative pizza types that were found in the Hudson Valley and surrounding area. So sit back and enjoy the tour and maybe you can find your pizza passion in the Hudson Valley.
Hudson Valley Alternative Pizza Concepts:
Troy NY – Rensselaer County
Bacchus Wood Fired
The Ambustus Pizza
Blackened Chicken, Mushrooms, Jalapenos, and red onion topped with a spicy tomato sauce. SPICY
Forestburgh, NY – Sullivan County
Forage Pizza
Foraged Greens White Pizza
Garlic Oil, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Organic Mixed Greens, Zucchini & Squash, Parmigiano Reggiano, Lemon Vinaigrette, Lemon Zest
Livingston Manor – Sullivan County
The Kaatskeller
Dreaming of Buffalo
Buffalo Kombucha hot sauce, organic ground chicken breast, Tonjes Farm blue cheese crumble, micro chives. Butter crust. Blue cheese dip.
Clifton Park NY – Saratoga County
Classic Crust Pizza Bar
WICKLE PICKLE
Famous Wickle pickles, crisp bacon, garlic dill ranch, and mozzarella
High Falls NY – Ulster County
ItsA Pizza Truck
FARMER’S PIE
roasted japanese sweet potatoes, bok choy, raw cow’s milk farmer’s cheese, toasted sesame oil
Hudson Valley
Embers Wood Fired Oven – Vintage Truck
Good Vibrations
Goat Cheese/ Mozzarella/ Parmigiano / Toasted Pistachios / Plan Bee Farm Brewery Honey
White Rabbit
Mozzarella cheese/ Fontina cheese/ Gorgonzola cheese/ Parmigiano/ Toasted Walnuts/ Hot Honey
Rosendale NY – Ulster County
Rail Trail Cafe
Super Green
Seasonal pesto ( Wild garlic, wild spring greens) with caramelized onion, roasted garlic, fresh greens, mozzarella, romano cheese, cheddar cheese
Curry Pizza
Mild sweet potato curry sauce with onions, fresh greens, mozzarella, romano cheese, cheddar cheese with a drizzle of cilantro pesto
Poughkeepsie NY – Dutchess Couny
Zeus Brewing Company
Shaved Steak Pizza
mozzarella, crispy onion straws, chili flakes, horseradish cream, fresh thyme
Hudson NY – Columbia County
Baba Louie’s Woodfired All Natural Sourdough Pizza
The Hannah Jo
Fresh mozzarella, ricotta, red onions, shrimp, pineapple, canadian bacon, green chili sauce, topped with dried coconut
Tappan NY – Rockland County
Mercato Roman Pizza Works
Truffle Potato Pizza
Thinly Sliced Yukon Potatoes, Rosemary & EVOO w/Truffled Sottocenere
White Clam Pizza
Local Little Neck Clams, Bechamel, Pecorino, Parsley, Lemon, Shellfish Wine Reduction
White Plains NY – Westchester County
Lilly’s
Carne Asada
Marinated steak, pesto,cilantro,green onions, jalapeños, mozzarella, cotija cheese
Short Rib Pizza
Mozzarella, garlic, cheddar caremelized onion cheese, cream, parmesan, blue cheese, red wine onions
Albany & Troy NY – Albany & Rensselaer County
Defazio’s Pizzeria
Spicy Melanzana
A red pizza with wood-fired basil, eggplant cutlets, soppressata, ricotta,
hot chopped peppers, & pecorino Romano.
Mt. Kisco NY – Westchester County
Mobile Pie Truck
Bacon Jam
Bacon jam, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, jalapenos, scallions
Pistachio & Goat Cheese Pizza
Stracciatella, goat cheese, local honey, pistachios
Woodstock NY – Ulster County
Catskill Mountain Pizza
Nuevo Vegetarian Pizza
vegan soy mozzarella, marinated tofu, roasted red peppers, black olives, artichokes hearts, spinach, onions, garlic, tomato sauce
Seafood Pizza
calamari, shrimp, anchovies, fresh mozzarella, pecorino romano, roasted garlic, capers, greek olives, crushed tomatoes, oregano
Cornwall NY – Orange County
Prima Pizza
PRIMANATOR
Ketchup and Mayo Sauce Topped with Seasoned Ground Beef, French Fries, Melted Yellow Cheese with a Shot of Bacon on a Sicilian Crust.
Stuffed Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly Sliced Sirloin Steak, Sauteed Onions over Shredded Mozzarella topped with American Cheese
Peekskill NY – Westchester County
Gleason’s
Hazy Shade of Winter Pizza
Garlic butternut base, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, Ricotta Salata, Parmesan
Octopus
Pesto base, braised octopus, arugula, pickled red onions
Clifton Park NY – Saratoga County
Pasta Pane
PERA E BRIE
White pizza brushed with garlic, olive oil and herbs, topped with brie and mozzarella cheese, poached pears, arugula and balsamic reduction
Middletown NY – Orange County
Pizza E Birra
BREAKFAST PIZZA
Three Eggs, Over Easy or Scrambled, Topped with Bacon and a Fresh Blend of Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese
Bedford Hills – Westchester County
Sinapi’s Pizza Rustica
Quattro Stagione Pizza
Onions, potatoes, grated Romano, artichokes, goat cheese, plum tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, mushrooms, black olives & provolone
White Plains NY – Westchester County
Serafin Restaurant
Bresaola White Pizza
Mozzarella, fontina, Italian bresaola & baby arugula
Latham, Albany, Troy NY – Albany County, Rensselaer County
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern
SmokeStack Pizza
Garlic parm sauce, smoked gouda, mozzarella, bacon, house ham, sauteed onions, spicy maple drizzle, scallions
Troy NY – Rensselaer County
Rustic Barn Pub
Reuben Pizza
In house smoked corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, mozzarella on a homemade crust with caraway and drizzled with Russian dressing!
Newburgh NY – Orange County
Cafe Pitti
BRESAOLA & BURRATA Pizza
Air Dried Cured Beef , Burrata cheese, Dried Figs, tomato- mozzarella base.
TRUFFLE STEAK Pizza
7 oz roasted NY Strip Steak, wild mushrooms, tomato Base, Fontina Mozzarella Fondue.
Katonah NY – Westchester County
Muscoot Tavern
HUNGARIAN PIZZA
(White pizza) goat cheese, caramelized onions, dried cranberries, evoo, honey.
White Plains NY – Westchester County
Abeetz Mobile Wood Fired Pizza
Sangwich Pizza
Pastrami, Pickles, Mozzarella, Creamy Mustard
Pizza Insalata
Vegetarian – Rosemary crust, fontina, homemade mozzarella, tomato concassé, baby arugula, shaved Sicilian pepato cheese and balsamic-fig preserve
Saratoga Springs – Saratoga County
Harvest & Hearth Wood Fired Artisan Pizza
The Natural
Sundried tomato pesto, carmelized onions, organic mushrooms, nitrate free maple fennel chicken and turkey sausage, all natural whole milk mozzarella, and fresh organic herbs.
Roman Sicilian Pizza
Stuffed with potatoes, pepperoni, sausage, onions & cheese
Hopewell Junction – Dutchess County
Plated Modern American Bistro
Pear Pizza
Roasted pear, caramelized onions, gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts, balsamic glaze