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John's Wildwood: A Family Legacy

John Bellucci started as a delivery driver in 1979. Over four decades later, his scratch-made pizza has been voted Erie's best 14 years running.
From Driver to Owner

From Driver to Owner

In 1979, John Bellucci was delivering pizzas for a New Jersey-owned shop in Edinboro -- so he bought the place, revamped the recipes, and never looked back. His family had already spent eight years in the Erie pizza business.
No Shortcuts, Ever

No Shortcuts, Ever

Everything is made from scratch -- pizza, hoagies, wings, even the Italian rolls baked in-house. People beg us to ship pies across the country. We say no every time, because a Wildwood pizza belongs fresh out of our oven.
Voted Best, 16 Years Running

Voted Best, 16 Years Running

Sixteen consecutive years voted Best Pizza by Erie readers -- including Erie's Choice and ErieBlogs. The award matters, but the regulars who've been coming since college matter more.
Come Grab a Slice

Come Grab a Slice

We're still family-run, still in Edinboro, and still the place people tell their friends about years after graduation. Pull up a chair — there's always a pie coming out of the oven.