A new pizzeria opened this past spring on Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma called PopPop Pizza in the former space of Fortunato's Pizzeria.

 

In addition to classic pizza pies, PopPop Pizza is cooking up artisan pizzette - 12 inch pies - like their arugula, prosciutto and balsamic glaze ($14.95), the brie, apple and arugula topped with candied walnuts and honey drizzle ($14.95), ricotta, pineapple and crispy prosciutto ($14.95), and broccoli rabe and sausage ($10.95).

 

They also offer Italian fare like calzones, rolls and garlic knots, as well as pasta dishes, heroes, salads and entrees like eggplant rollatini ($17.95) and chicken parmigiana ($18.95).

 

On Yelp, Javier M, from Ronkonkoma, gave the pizzeria five stars.

 

“So I grew up in Brooklyn and Queens and this place just brought me back to the hood,” he wrote. “This may be a small place but watch out this is hands down the best pizza you're going to find in the area.”

 

Location: 719 Hawkins Ave Ronkonkoma, (631) 648-3600.