Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Where to find the real deal on the Grand Strand
Real New York-style pizza is hard to fake. The thin, foldable crust, the low-moisture mozzarella, the hand-tossed technique — it takes proper craft and the right recipes to pull it off outside of New York. Most places on the Grand Strand don't come close. One does: Genova's Pizza & Pasta on Dick Pond Road. Locally owned, family recipes, made fresh every day.
The Breakdown
Authentic NY pizza starts with dough made fresh daily and hand-tossed — not pressed or rolled. This creates the characteristic thin center with a slightly thicker, airy crust edge.
A real NY slice holds its shape when folded in half lengthwise. It's flexible but not soggy, crispy on the bottom but with a soft interior. That balance is everything.
Beyond the round pie, authentic NY pizza culture includes thick Sicilian squares baked in an oiled pan, and Grandma-style — a thinner, crispier variation of the Sicilian that's become iconic.
NY pizza isn't about fancy toppings — it's about quality basics. Fresh dough, real mozzarella, house-made sauce. The simplicity is the point.
In New York, pizza is sold by the slice, reheated on the deck of the oven. It's fast, casual, and perfect. Genova's carries that same slice culture to Myrtle Beach.
The best NY pizza comes from recipes passed down through families, not corporate formulas. Genova's is locally owned with family recipes at the core of everything they make.
Where to Get It in Myrtle Beach
The only place on the Grand Strand serving genuine New York-style pizza the right way. Hand-tossed pies in 10”, 14”, and 18” sizes, Sicilian squares, and Grandma-style pizza — all made fresh daily from family recipes. Over 20 specialty pies plus the classics. Dine-in, delivery, and takeout available seven days a week.
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