Joe Cristiano's Pizza

518 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie
(845) 454-4020

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Joe Cristiano’s Pizza is easily one of the standout pizza spots in the area. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place has the kind of neighborhood feel that makes people keep coming back. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what you want from a classic local pizzeria.

The pizza itself is excellent. The crust has that perfect balance—crispy on the outside with just the right amount of chew inside. The sauce is flavorful without overpowering the pizza, and the cheese and toppings are always fresh and generous. Every slice comes out hot and cooked just right. You can tell they’ve been doing this for a long time and take pride in making great pizza.

The menu also offers plenty of options beyond just pizza, which makes it a great place whether you’re grabbing a quick slice or sitting down for a full meal. Everything is prepared quickly and consistently.

Service was just as good as the food. The staff were friendly, efficient, and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. It’s always nice to see a place where the team clearly cares about their customers.

Joe Cristiano’s Pizza delivers exactly what you want in a great pizzeria—excellent food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you’re in the area and craving a really good slice, this place is absolutely worth stopping in.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

steven fournier

Joe Cristiano is always a good place friendly people, family oriented and very great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivan DSuza

Food much better than outside appearance

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Steven James

Not bad, not great either. I'd say it's average, run of the mill for Dutchess County. Friendly staff, wasn't busy at all when we stopped in for lunch; I'd give it another try if the opportunity arose.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Corrina Garrett

Their wings are the size of nuggets regardless if you get bone-in or bonless. One was literally the size of a thumb, and all arrived cold despite only living five minutes away (not blaming the delivery driver at all). Just an underwhelming experience

Food: 2

Service: 3

Ibrahim Amasha

I ordered a Sicilian pie with pepperoni at 12:57pm and was told 45 minutes for the pickup. I figured they were super busy, suprise that there was nobody there when I showed up 40 minutes later to get my pizza. I live 7 minutes away, and when I tried the pizza it was cold.... I'm assuming the young lady who was manning the pizza shop on a Sunday has no clue how long it takes to make a Sicilian pie.....

Food: 1

Service: 1

Timothy Marchini

Their pizza is very good, and also the wings. They have some tempting desserts as well.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Alex Ellick

This place used to be the best. From time to time they would leave off toppings: no big deal. Then we started finding hair in the pizza. For a few orders, they delivered the wrong pie. A friend of ours just found literal mold on their garlic bread. There are better places around. Sorry Joe Christiano’s, too many bad experiences.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Michael Zastenchik

Wings were inedible. Felt like chewing on a rubber. Spent 19 dollars on wings that I couldn’t eat and it’s expensive enough living. Second bad review in writing and I never write bad reviews even if I’m not happy. Good reminder not to go here. Salt point one by the way

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Kathleen Wood

Great pizza!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt P

Picked up totally undercooked pizza. Had to finish cooking it at home. Not a crazy big deal if the price wasnt bad, but $18 for a plain undercooked pizza doesnt feel good. JC was great when they first came around but has fallen from grace.

Food: 3

Birdie Williams

This place has gone down hill !

DoBeDoBeDo Inc.

Great service, food is always ready on time and quite good. Prices, regular promos and points club are excellent. It's nice when a place is consistently good and local. It's exactly what a local pizza place should be.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza, Garlic Knots

Bill Vaculik

Great slices. Quick linch

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza

Fran MM

I came in for my free bday pizza a few months ago and have been enjoying getting large pies for my family ever since. The staff is super friendly and my pizza is always ready for pick-up when I arrive. It is nice and hot and cheesy! I do hope to try more items from their menu soon.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

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