big bill's

paisano pizza. mama mia, big bill! why's a paisano like you making new york pizza? is this any way for a paisano to act after landing in america-to take an honest-to-god pizza recipe from the old country and water it down to a new york pizza with a thin crust, skimpy tomato sauce, and cheese? cheese? yeah, i think you used cheese, but not the big hands full of cheese mama uses in napoli. where is the old fashioned, thick, chewy, crust mama tosses through the air? where's the thick, tomato sauce full of garlic that dribbles down your chin with each bite? where's the thick, melted mozzarella cheese, the slices of provolone, pepperoni, dried herbs, olives, and olive oil that drowns the pizza? you left them in napoli.
oh, and about your restaurant, big bill. maybe in new york of america they like to eat with a stranger's elbow in their face, but i need room, big bill, i need room to eat, to talk, and laugh with my mouth full without having to shout over the mob sitting around me. i
swear on mama's bible that i ate pizza on a windowsill squeezed between five small tables at your restaurant.
paisano, remember your roots: the sacred dining, the privacy of family communion, or i will write a long letter to mama in napoli and tell her how you eat pizza in the middle of a rat race. tears will flow.
paisano, we are brothers from the same homeland. my heart swells with pride when i see the crowds standing in line for your pizza. for our homeland's sake make thicker, chewier pizza crust that won't dump tomato sauce all over the table. add ham, anchovies, pep-peroni, olives, onions, and peppers to a thick layer of mozzarella. ah, mama mia, i'm drooling! now that's the kind of pizza you should serve: pizza your eyes will eat. keep trying, big bill-and god bless you.
your friend,
luigi

the pizza is aweasome, tons of topping. diffently recommened

awesome pizza and they sell drakes cakes. best puzza in denver hands down. but no one commented on the drakes cakes if u know ny then u know pizza and drakes cakes. enough said. pizza and the only place that sells drakes cakes in denver a must try

always good. solid, decent pizza--every time. nothing michelin, nothing overblown. simple, good dough, nice sauce. good pizza.

best pizza in denver. great family atmosphere. bill is a fantastic host. you won't be disappointed!!!

best pizza in denver. no other pizza place is even close. i have been there at least 20 times, and i have never been disappointed. the food is excellent and the service is outstanding. you will not be disappointed.

former new yorker. this is the only real new york pizza place i've seen since moving to this area. wow. absolutely friggin outstanding. unbelievably great food and service. seriously, their staff are real pros and super friendly. feels being back on long island.

best ny pizza in town!. always the best pizza in town. bill and his crew do a great job. the dining room is always full of godd energy and excitment. its just like being back in ny!

the real thing. this is the best pizza in denver - period! i gave up a long time ago but when i saw this was recommended urbanspoon, i gave it a shot. good move jman!

shot this is the best new york pizza in town

good pizza. i have been there a few times. pizza is definitely worth trying. knots are always good. my only complaint would be some of the seating is a little cramped. they have a lot of good sports memorabilia. nice staff.

best calzone in denver. big bill's makes a combo calzone that is just one of the best things to eat in the whole of denver. it should be it's own food group. i have eaten calzones all over the country and none come close. there is something about the ingredients they use that is just delectable every time.

and the crust - wow. it's always got a slight crunch to the outside and is chewy inside. the taste and texture are second to none.

they are really big, and while i know it's more than should be eaten at one sitting, i can never resist. i always polish it off with a good beer.

the place is busy almost every night so call ahead and get take out. if you go in and order, you can watch the whole thing made right at the counter - nothing hidden here! the guys who make the pizzas and calzones are like a whole team of energizer bunnies - they work their as#$s off! and if you want to stay, plan on a wait most nights. the dining room is full of sports memorabilia, including a bunch of stuff that is absolutely unique to bill and his history.

big bill frequently visits and talks to his customers. when he's not in his smart car, that is!

great food, great place - a denver treasure!

superbly deliscious. i love this place. not a bad thing on the menu. just be sure you don't over order. great pizza,great pasta, i'm cumin back!

big bill is the man.. i think this restaurant is more about the owner than the actual food. bill is a really stand-up, great guy, but i would not call this red sauce joint anything out of the ordinary. i'd just as soon go to farro across the street where the food is of a higher culinary order.

there is nothing wrong with this pizzeria; i think it is simply an independent place that the locals realized they could love and support. i wish denver diners had this attitude toward more independently owned restaurants. then we could maybe kill the predominance of some of the gnarlier chains (e.g. chili's, olive garden, etc.) in the suburbs.

seriously folks, give the mom and pop places a shot. you might just find another big bill's to support.

can't finish it all. the combo pizza is fine. the only problem is that there's liquid on the pizza pan which makes the pieces you eat last very soggy. but it's still good. friendly staff, attentive.