Sfincione is an old-fashioned Sicilian pie: a thick, soft, focaccia-style crust topped with tomato sauce, pecorino, breadcrumbs, and onion. It is sometimes called “grandpa pizza” on Long Island. Da-Angelo Pizzeria & Ristorante serves it at 815 Willis Ave in Albertson, NY.
What is sfincione?
Sfincione (sfin-CHOH-neh) is a pizza that comes from Sicily, where it is a traditional street food. The crust is thick and spongy, like focaccia. The topping is different from what most people expect on a pizza: tomato sauce, sharp pecorino cheese, sautéed onion, and a dusting of seasoned breadcrumbs, with no blanket of melted mozzarella on top.
The breadcrumbs give it a toasted, savory finish, and the onion gives the sauce a sweet edge. It is a slice you eat for the crust and the sauce.
Why do some people call it grandpa pizza?
On Long Island and in the New York area, “grandpa” is a casual nickname for this kind of old-fashioned square pan pie. The name nods to our own Grandma-style pizza, which is thinner and crispier, with fresh mozzarella. Sfincione is the heartier, more traditional cousin, closer to our Sicilian pizza in how thick and airy the crust is, but with its own topping.
How is it different from our Sicilian and Grandma pies?
All three are square pan pizzas, and each eats differently:
- Grandma-style: thin, crispy edges, house sauce and fresh mozzarella.
- Sicilian: thicker and airier, with a taller, focaccia-like crust.
- Sfincione: the old-fashioned Sicilian style, with tomato sauce, pecorino, breadcrumbs, and onion.
Our Pizza Guide walks through the styles if you are choosing for the first time.
What do you need to know before you order?
Sfincione is rich and filling, so one or two squares are plenty for most people. It pairs well with a simple salad or garlic knots from the full menu. If you are ordering for a group, use the pizza calculator or tell us your headcount through a catering quote.
Menu items and availability can change, so if you are coming in specifically for sfincione, call (516) 741-8694 and we will confirm it is ready.
How do you order?
Dine in, pick up, or have it delivered across Nassau County. Use Order Online through Toast, or call us.
da-Angelo Pizzeria & Ristorante
815 Willis Ave, Albertson, NY 11507
Open seven days a week: Sunday 12–10, Monday–Thursday 11–10, Friday–Saturday 10–10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sfincione?
Sfincione is a traditional Sicilian pizza with a thick, spongy, focaccia-style crust, topped with tomato sauce, pecorino, breadcrumbs, and onion rather than a layer of melted mozzarella.
Is sfincione the same as grandpa pizza?
People often use the two names interchangeably on Long Island. Sfincione is the traditional Sicilian pie, and “grandpa pizza” is the casual nickname for this old-fashioned square pan style.
How is sfincione different from Sicilian pizza?
Both have a thick, airy crust. Sfincione is the old-fashioned version, topped with tomato sauce, pecorino, breadcrumbs, and onion. Our regular Sicilian pie is the thick square with the classic sauce-and-cheese topping.
Where can I get sfincione in Albertson, NY?
da-Angelo Pizzeria & Ristorante serves it at 815 Willis Ave, Albertson, NY 11507. Call (516) 741-8694 to confirm availability before you come in.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we deliver across Nassau County. Use Order Online or call us to check whether we reach your address.