Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Review

We visited Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in 2023 for a family meal. The restaurant combined a casual dining room with coal-fired pizzas, garlic knots and a menu that was easy to share.

The important phrase here is “coal-fired.” If your ideal pizza crust is pale and soft from edge to edge, this style may require an adjustment. Anthony’s leans into the darker, crisp edges that come from a hotter oven.

Atmosphere and Service

The dining room felt relaxed and family-friendly during our visit. We were seated quickly, and the staff brought fresh plates as the meal progressed.

The lower lighting created a calmer atmosphere than some brighter, louder pizza restaurants. That worked well for a family meal because we could actually have a conversation instead of communicating entirely through pointing and raised eyebrows.

Garlic Knots and Starters

Garlic knots arrived with tomato sauce and made an easy shared starter. They were soft, strongly seasoned and substantial enough that ordering too many could compete with the pizza.

That is the eternal garlic-knot problem: everybody agrees to “just have one,” and then suddenly the main course arrives at a table full of people who have already consumed half a loaf of garlic bread in disguise.

Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza

The defining feature was the coal-fired crust. It arrived crisp and well done, with the darker edges associated with this style of baking.

Those charred areas are intentional, not evidence that somebody in the kitchen forgot about your dinner. Diners who prefer a lighter crust can ask about preparation options when ordering, but the well-done character is part of what distinguishes the pizza.

We also tried a white pizza with a generous cheese topping. It was rich, filling and a good alternative for anyone who wanted something other than a traditional tomato-based pie.

Sharing Works Well for Families

The menu made it straightforward to choose different toppings and share several items across the table. That flexibility worked well for a family meal because each person could try more than one pizza without ordering a separate entrée.

Pizza is already one of the more cooperative family foods, assuming nobody starts litigating whether mushrooms contaminated an adjacent slice. A few shared pies and starters made the meal easy to customize.

What to Know Before Visiting

Menus, prices, locations and preparation can change, so check the current restaurant information before visiting for a specific item. This review reflects our 2023 experience rather than a guarantee about every location today.

Is Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Worth Trying?

Our 2023 visit delivered a crisp coal-fired crust, flavorful garlic knots and attentive service in a comfortable setting. It is best suited to diners who enjoy a noticeably well-done pizza rather than a soft, pale crust.

For another casual restaurant experience, read our Bonchon Chicken review. Just remember that garlic knots are technically an appetizer only because society has agreed to keep pretending.