Here at Mario’s Pizza, we use authentic Italian recipes to create delicious dishes, including our famous Brooklyn-style pizza. However, pizza is not your only option at our restaurants. We also serve a variety of other Italian dishes, including some of the best Stromboli near me (if we do say so ourselves!).

What is Stromboli?

While many of our family recipes have roots that go back to Italy, Stromboli was actually created in the 1950s in Philadelphia by an Italian-American restaurateur named Nazzareno Romano. The original Stromboli contained ham, cheese, and peppers, along with sauce, wrapped inside pizza dough. Today’s version can contain any ingredients you would typically find as pizza toppings.

Stromboli are similar to another type of Italian entree: calzones. There are three main differences between Stromboli and calzones:

1. Where they developed
2. The shape
3. Where the sauce is served

Calzones are from southern Italy and grew in popularity as a street food to eat on the go. With a calzone, you have the ingredients within a half-moon piece of dough, and in America at least the sauce is served on the side for dipping (though in Italy the sauce could be baked inside). On the other hand, Stromboli are more rectangular or roll-shaped, with the sauce always baked inside. Often, calzones have ricotta cheese while Stromboli do not, but exact ingredients are up to you.

Of course, both Stromboli and calzones come in different sizes. However, in many cases, people buy a Stromboli to share with their family (like a pizza) in slices and buy a calzone to eat themselves. It really depends on your appetite, though! Along with this delightful dish, we also serve the best calzone near me in the Triad.

Is Stromboli Better Than Pizza?

We are, of course, a big fan of pizza! We wouldn’t be a top pizza restaurant here in North Carolina if we didn’t absolutely love our family recipe for delicious pies. However, there are a few reasons why you might want to order a Stromboli instead:

• If you love crust, these tasty treats have a lot more of it. We stuff our Stromboli with your desired fillings, but there is still a bigger crust-to-fillings ratio than you get with pizza crust and toppings.
• Stromboli will stay longer warmer, since all the ingredients are contained inside. If you are picking up from one of our restaurants and have a bit of a drive to get home, you don’t have to worry about it getting cold.
• The sauce is baked inside, but you can also get sauce on the side for extra dipping. It is like a sandwich when sliced and easy to dip if you are a sauce lover.

We encourage you to try both to see which you like better. Both pizza and Stromboli can hit the spot depending on your mood that day.

Other Italian Entrees at Mario’s

Stromboli, calzone, and pizza are just three of the many Italian menu options here at Mario’s. In addition, we serve up pasta entrees, subs, salads, and more for dine in or takeout in Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro, Clemmons, and the surrounding areas. Here are just a few:

• Baked Ziti or Cheese Ravioli
• Eggplant or Chicken Parmigiana
• Meat Lasagna
• Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce
• Hot Subs (including steak and chicken cheesesteak subs, grilled chicken subs, and parmigiana subs)
• Cold Subs (including Italian subs, turkey subs, and veggie subs)
• Craisin Cranberry & Walnut Salad
• Traditional Chef, Caesar, Greek, and Garden Salads
• Italian Meatballs
• Italian Sausage
• Boneless and Bone-In Wings
• Garlic Bread and Garlic Knots

We also have a selection of traditional Italian desserts, including tiramisu, cannoli, cheesecake, and limoncello mascarpone cake with white chocolate curls on top. So, if you need a sweet ending after trying the best Stromboli near me, we’ve got you covered!

FAQs About Ordering Food from Mario’s

If you’re thinking about ordering a Stromboli or other food from our restaurant, here are a few things you should know!

Is Mario’s Pizza really where I can get the best Stromboli near me?

In our humble option, yes. However, you don’t have to take our word for it! Click here to see what people are saying about our food.

Do you have any specials?

Yes! We have a different special every day. If you are specifically hungry for a Stromboli or calzone, check out our Tuesday special. We also have giveaways and other deals posted on our Facebook and Instagram regularly.

Are you open for lunch?

We are open for lunch at all our locations throughout the Triad region. We have daily lunch specials, which are available until 4 PM, or you can order lunch from our full menu of other delights such as pizzas, calzones, appetizers, subs, salads, or pasta entrees.

Can you deliver my food?

We do offer delivery in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, High Point, Greensboro, and the surrounding areas via food delivery apps. You can find us on UberEats, Slice, Doordash, and Grubhub.

Do you have a rewards program?

Yes, and signing up for our rewards program is very easy. Simply download the “Mario’s Tony’s” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. If you don’t have a smart phone, you can also sign up with your phone number at any of our locations. Just give your server your number or log onto the app to earn points toward free food and other special prizes. You earn points every time you order, so we hope to see you at one of our locations soon!

Grab A Gift Card

Looking for a good gift for a loved one? Grab a Mario’s Pizza gift card. If you purchase one by December 23rd, 2022, you get a free 6-Piece of our tasty Garlic Knots for yourself!