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Slice on Broadway, a renowned pizzeria in Pittsburgh, recently showcased its talents at the California Restaurant Show in Anaheim, California, securing multiple prestigious awards. The pizzeria took home Second Place in the Traditional Category and gained recognition for its classic pizzas. Owner Rico Lunardi and the team continue to emphasize quality and creativity, further solidifying their reputation in the competitive pizza-making scene.
Pittsburgh – Slice on Broadway, a well-known pizzeria in Pittsburgh, recently showcased its culinary skills at the 2025 California Restaurant Show in Anaheim, California, where it earned multiple prestigious awards. This recognition emphasizes the pizzeria’s commitment to quality and tradition in pizza-making.
The owner of Slice on Broadway, Rico Lunardi, represented Pittsburgh among top pizza makers from across the nation, finishing prominently in various categories at the competition. The restaurant took home Second Place in the Traditional Category for its classic pepperoni and mushroom pizza, Third Place for Best Traditional Sauce, and Fourth Place for its Three Cheese Pizza. These accolades highlight the pizzeria’s strong presence in the competitive pizza-making scene.
In addition to the recent competition, Slice on Broadway celebrated a significant milestone earlier this year when it was awarded the title of World’s Best Cheese Slice at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas. Chris Ostapenko represented the pizzeria at this prestigious event, competing against over 100 participants from across the globe. Utilizing the same recipe that the pizzeria offers in their shops, Ostapenko’s winning cheese slice has led to increased foot traffic and sales at each of Slice on Broadway’s six locations around Pittsburgh.
Rico Lunardi has been a driving force behind the pizzeria’s success and is an active member of the U.S. Pizza Team. His dedication to preserving and honoring traditional pizza-making techniques was a central theme during the recent competitions. Lunardi noted the remarkable level of creativity and dedication demonstrated by fellow competitors, notably including Mike Pitera, another U.S. Pizza Team member who won First Place for Best Sauce.
Slice on Broadway prides itself on maintaining exceptional quality and consistency across its various pizza offerings. Each of its six locations—found in Beechview, Carnegie, the East End, Robinson Township, Wexford, and the South Side—uses high-quality ingredients to craft their pies, further contributing to their reputation in the local community.
This impressive run of awards and recognitions not only underscores the skill and dedication of the staff but also reflects the unwavering commitment to quality that Slice on Broadway embodies. Lunardi emphasized the collective effort of the entire team during these achievements, acknowledging that it takes a committed group to excel in such a competitive industry. Ostapenko, who has been a vital member of the team for nearly 15 years, exemplifies this dedication to excellence.
The International Pizza Expo is widely regarded as the industry’s most significant event, featuring thousands of professionals who gather to celebrate pizza-making in various forms. Slice on Broadway’s multiple awards serve as a testament to the pizzeria’s effectiveness in standing out in a crowded marketplace and contributing to Pittsburgh’s rich culinary scene.
With the combination of prestigious awards from well-respected competitions like the California Restaurant Show and the International Pizza Expo, Slice on Broadway has firmly established itself as a top-tier choice for pizza lovers, and the positive response from the community has only strengthened their position as one of Pittsburgh’s premier pizzerias.
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