Valentino's Pizza

Top notch service. Came here today to have a nice lunch with my dad. He's type 1 diabetes and crashed so fast it was terrifying. The staff jumped into action and got us carbs for him immediately. Jenny and staff kept checking on us and were just incredibly kind and attentive. The food was awesome and this little mom and pop place should be supported by our community.

Like all good restaurants, Valentino’s carries a legacy—in its particular case, one that stretches back some 100+ years to nostalgic, family-secret recipes emigrated from Italy itself. Maybe that’s why Valentino’s is my instant go-to for pizza in my local area. It feels personal. It’s not part of some chain dealing out processed dough in pre-measured portions. It’s hand-tossed, home-cooked, and original.

Upholding New York tradition, Valentino’s keeps their crust thin and powdered—soft in the middle, crispy and browned near the edges. It avoids the usual “thin crust” crunch, but also isn’t doughy. Biting into a slice of Valentino’s pizza, I know what to expect—lots of cheese, a crispy crust, and just the right amount of grease. The flavor is a fine-tuned balancing act between dough and toppings, resulting in a perfected texture and taste. Because there’s no waste of excess dough, Valentino’s pizza leaves you feeling like you’ve devoured a legitimate pizza, and not a pan of bread flavored with melted cheese and meat sauce.

At its best, Valentino’s offers a wholesome, filling pizza—one with that “secret-recipe” taste you can’t get from chain restaurants. Eat it in-restaurant, and it’s guaranteed to be steaming and warm, with cheese melting and stringy (and guaranteed to burn your tongue, too, if you’re overly ambitious—I usually start off by cutting the first slice into bite-sized portions with my fork while waiting on it to cool).

As it’s a family-owned-and-operated restaurant, Valentino’s is more than happy to accommodate your preferences. A 50-50 pizza is no issue for them (Half peperoni and half veggie? You got it!), nor is a flatter, crispier crust (Sicilian is an option, though it’s pricier than the average saucer). Wait time can seem lengthy, but only if you’re eating on-site. Pizzas are generally made fresh-to-order, meaning that wait is worth your while. A big-screen TV provides more than enough entertainment while you wait.

Atmospherically, Valentino’s resembles a darkened Italian pub, with painted murals along the walls and lamp-lit tables—a pleasantly noisy among the TV. clinking of dishware, and bustling of conversation. It’s a family-friendly environment, oddly sophisticated and inviting without being exclusive.

Pizza may be Valentino’s forte, but it’s far from alone in its excellence. Valentino’s cheese steak hoagies and calzones are worth the trip, too. Calzones come at a generous size, though their simplicity often makes them a better side dish to split among friends than a solo meal. Cheese steak hoagies, on the other hand, are made to satisfy, packed with juicy meat and a choice of peppers, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mushrooms, and drizzled in Italian dressing. They’re a meal in their own right, or the perfect meal to split in half with a friend over an additional pizza plate. Hoagies come with a handful of potato chips as well.

While pizza is definitely the drawing point for Valentino’s, they also offer a variety of Italian treats—from dinner plates to desserts—that are worth experiencing, so I encourage any frequent customers to experiment with the menu.

If you’re in the Titusville area, looking for something unique, Valentino’s is an affordable, worthy consideration. Located in the Sears Town Mall, it’s an ideal place to eat before/after heading off to the mall theater for an afternoon showing.

Old school New York style pizzeria and Italian restaurant. The mall is going to be torn down so not much to the interior, don't expect much.

Their tomato sauce, garlic knots, meat balls and Italian sausage are all very very good. Salads are average. My Aglia y Olio was perfectly cooked and delicious. I prefer real parmesan cheese for entrees to powdered ones.

Service is good.

Jeni gave me awesome wait service, and the food - Unsweetened tea plus the pink stuff , The Valentino Burger all the way plus Mozzarella, perfect golden fries, dessert Brownie Crusted Reese's Cheesecake...
Holy Moly Delicious 😋
(Dine in, or carry out only)