The key to an exceptional pizza is the crust and the key to a great crust are the ovens. Venerable pizza ovens that you can trust make a terrific bubbling pizza pie, brick ovens are a fantastic alternative as long as they are
not part of restaurant chain, but the best pizza anywhere on Planet Guilty comes from a fire-roasted oven. The crust from these burning embers yield a much superior product. The smokey flavor is outstanding and artesian's baker touch is undeniable.Our favorite fire-roasted pizza comes from the red hot coals in oven at Mama Velia's at 1843 East Ridge Pike in Royersford, PA. Rocky and team make an incredible gourmet pizza. We had delightful dinner at this local gem last Saturday evening and it was a wonderful dining experience featuring world class service and perfectly prepared Italian food.
This is a family restaurant with an adult appeal. You can dine al fresco with the family or spoil that special someone at a romantic table for two. Family-owned, it's a BYOB with a exciting menu worthy of future epicurean discovery. You will not go out for dinner there just once. Dining out at Mama's quickly becomes a monthly Guilty Pleasure. Everything at Mama Velia's is made fresh from their homemade sauces to their handmade Mozzarella cheese.
We started our evening with their Quattro Formaggio pizza and the flavors were a smokey symphony of Fresh Mozzarella, Fontina, Gorganzola and Riccota Salada. It was an amazingly flavorful appetizer with beautiful color and the harbinger of many guilty gastronomic pleasures to come.
The entrees at this well-run restaurant are upscale in every way except the price. Their veal is hand pounded and expertly prepared. You will find Mama Velia's to be very family friendly and their Italian cuisine is exceptional .
The fire-roasted ovens at Mama Velia's operate on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings so plan your guilty pleasure excursions accordingly.
