3.5
Good
189 Reviews
404 Penn Street, Reading
Customers’ favorites
- California Chicken Cheesesteak
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“I ordered from Maria’s Pizza on July 19, 2026 for my son’s birthday party. Our order included three extra large pizzas (two plain and one pepperoni) and a large calzone with extra sweet peppers. First, I have to say the prices are fantastic. When I placed my order over the phone, the employee went over the prices with me, and everything sounded exactly as I expected. When I arrived to pick up my order, though, I thought I heard her say the total was around $180. I was completely confused because it didn’t match the prices she had quoted me over the phone. I even mentioned that it didn’t sound right, but I had been rushing around all day preparing for the party and didn’t have time to stop and figure out where the misunderstanding was. Since I had placed such a large order, I wasn’t about to leave them with it, so I paid and headed home. When I got home and looked at the receipt, I realized I had simply misheard the total. The receipt matched exactly what I had originally been quoted over the phone, and the prices were actually excellent. The calzone was absolutely amazing. It was delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. As for the pizza, the flavor was really good. The crust was cooked well, and overall the taste was there. My only disappointment was the amount of sauce and cheese. There was much more bread than sauce or cheese, which made the pizza feel very dry. I only ate one slice because it just wasn’t what I was expecting. The kids had no complaints and enjoyed it, so it definitely wasn’t a problem for everyone. If I had known that’s how the pizzas were made, I would have ordered extra sauce and extra cheese from the start. I just wish the regular pizzas came with a little more of both because, in my opinion, customers shouldn’t have to pay extra just to get what feels like a balanced amount. With a more generous amount of sauce and cheese, I honestly think the pizza would have been outstanding because the flavor itself was really good. Overall, I would absolutely order from Maria’s Pizza again. Their prices are excellent, the service was friendly, and the calzone was incredible. My only suggestion would be to be a little more generous with the sauce and cheese on the pizzas. If they made that one change, they would easily earn five stars from me.”