Big Bill’s NY Pizza
8243 S Holly St, Centennial, CO, 80122
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Address :
8243 S Holly St
Centennial, CO, 80122 - Phone (303) 741-9245
- Website https://www.bigbillsnypizza.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Pizza
Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.
Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.
Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
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Haden B.
Great pizza, if not a little spendy.
(4)Mike W.
My wife and I decided to go big Bill's NY pizza and it was really good! The service was good and the pies were awesome! I'm assuming that its owned and managed by a family based on how young the servers were (supervised of course), but in training to take over the business. Definately a place to stop by at!
(4)Steve S.
Big Bill's is simply the best pizza I've had in 13 years I've lived in Colorado. The garlic knots are great too. The people are awesome, friendly, and Bill is a true New Yorker. My old neighbors were born and raised in Manhattan...they literally didn't have drivers licenses when they moved to Denver. I took them here, and they said it was as good or better than anything they ever had in Manhattan, and said the garlic knots WERE the best they ever had. Why support the big chains with crappy pizza when you can get this instead?? Big Bills rocks!
(5)Michelle A.
Well maybe after the garlic knots I was too full to really enjoy my pizza even though I forced down 2 pieces. This is where we broke Passover. Yes it is a day early but my husband is Israeli. Sorry I am sure no one cares. When it's your first time in they give you free the garlic knots. Yes I was pretty hungry by the time I got there. Maybe I was hungry for dough. I must admit they were pretty good. There were 4 of us and we had two large pizzas because we all like different ingredients. Ours came with onion and that is something my husband will not eat. I think our waiter thought he said onion instead of olives? It really makes sense since once at Sams my husband ordered a Hard Hat(breakfast) and got Halibut. He hates fish. Anyway we got a new pizza minus the onion and with olives. Our waiter gave me the other pie to take home or work. If they make a mistake they just throw them out. Our server was great and friendly. Bill was not around I don't think. I have pizza for today and every day this week unless someone wants a piece. Hopefully I will like it better in a half hour than last night. I really could not give this anything less than a 4 because they were so nice. My friends liked it but we probably won't rush back. Plus we are not around the block. However if I do go back I will try their pre packaged cakes. I heard they were good.
(4)Kelli P.
Love this place. Family friendly, awesome food, personal service. Well run, quality small business!
(5)Rebecca M.
I LOVE Big Bills! The pizza is just what I like for East Coast pizza.. Thinner crust, just the right amount of sauce and cheese and no skimping on the toppings. The service is what sets this place apart though. You're always greeted, seated in a reasonable time and your waitress/waiter is always so attentive. This place is a keeper. I wish I lived closer to it!
(5)Dave A.
Best pizza in Colorado hands down! It is real authentic NY pizza. The garlic knots are awesome and the best thing on the menu is the meatball parm! A+
(5)Frank K.
Bill Ficke aka "Big Bill" is a former Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach and the owner of this outstanding pizza joint on Holly & County Line. The pizzas are authentic NY style and taste fantastic. They also serve a wide selection of Italian favorites. Fuhgeddaboudit! is the restaurants motto but the service is really good and friendly. The staff is primarily young people that Big Bill has taken under his wing and trained in the restaurant business and it is great to see someone helping young people. The walls of the simple establishment are covered with New York sports memorabilia and lots of pictures of Big Bill with famous people. Aside from the food being exceptional, Big Bill is an example in the community and does all kinds of charitable work so I feel good supporting his restaurant. Big Bill's is always crowded, however the wait is never very long, and they do a brisk take out business.
(5)Jafey A.
My favorite New York style pizza in Denver. The garlic knots are the best appetizer at any pizza place. We were just there for a birthday party, and the place was busy so I was afraid the service would suffer, but it did not. The food was spot on and the service was great. This is why we will keep coming back.
(5)Christine G.
We've been here half a dozen times now, and would probably be here MORE often if it wasn't a 25 minute drive. We haven't been tempted to try anything off the menu other than pizza, because... well... the place is called "Big Bill's NY Pizza." It's what they do best.* *Disclaimer: the garlic knots are fracking delicious. Maybe they do those best, too. We always get two large pizzas with wheat crusts and take home the leftovers. I've had greasy pizza before, and this ain't greasy pizza, folks. The toppings are fresh, the sauce is tasty, and the crust is chewy and never overbaked. Moreover, the service (typically a slew of teenaged kids running to and fro) has never been bad for us. Every single time we've come here, it's been busy. This alone is a sign of a good pizza place. They clearly have devoted regulars. Once, we even got to meet the man himself as he came around to the tables and said hello to the customers. He's a hoot.
(4)Anthony R.
As a NY Italian .. This is it!!! From the pizza the food the garlic knots.. To the boxes of drakes cakes, to the wise potato chips!!! I flipped the food was amazing I ate in till I was sick!! I felt like I was in my uncles pizzeria in Brooklyn !!! My family got wings, small pie, eggplant parm, and chicken parm, the kids and baked Zitti pasta was perfectly done..the pizza was crisp and the crust was amazing... They also have Sicilian (thick crust) and a great time!! It was alllllll amazing.. Waited 20minutes for a table but you will always wait in a small packed hallway!! But who cares get to know your neighbors make faces at someones kids enjoy open the door for some people carrying kids and Togo boxes..enjoy the atmosphere!!! This is what NY is all about!! The only thing the place was missing just two things YOO HOO and Chocolate Cow but I could live without it!!!!!! Place is a diamond in the ruff!!!!!!! I thanked everyone who told me about it!!! I ate until I was stuffed.. Went home and put on stretch pants!! If you are in the area!! Fogitabout every other joint in the area this is it!!! Took home some Yoodles!! Or an Italian Ice!!! Wow!! Ya gonna luv it!!!! If I died tonight I would be ok cause I had a slice of heaven!!!!! Made me home sick!!!
(5)Leanne B.
So, so good. I have been going to this place for about 15 years. It's the best pizza I've had in Colorado.
(5)Bill G.
I thought Big Bill's pizza was only so-so. Yes, it's genuine NY style. But the sauce or cheese had an oddly sweet flavor and the cheese was skimpy. The restaurant was crowded when we visited, a surprise for a Tuesday night, but the waitstaff seated us quickly and checked in on us frequently throughout the meal.
(3)Steve J.
I love the atmosphere and food in this place. I am a very picky pizza eater, every since i went to NYC and real NY style pie. This place is very good and family-owned style place.
(4)Carol S.
First, I should say that 3 of the 5 of us who ate there are all from the NY metro area originally. Consequently we have high standards for pizza, most of which is pretty crappy here in CO. I also wanted to give a higher rating, but can't. We started with the garlic knots since my 4 friends had never been there before and they give them to you free if you've never dined there. They were ok, not great. Portofino's in Parker has far better knots. We got 2 orders of the antipasto for 2 to share. Don't bother! The cheese and meats were flavorless, the tomatoes (if you can call them that) were crap. If restaurants can't find decent tomatoes they shouldn't serve them, period. The italian dressing was terrible. It was the usual italian dressing for the masses with thickeners in it. Can't they make it from scratch? It's really not hard. The pizza was quite tasty! Finally something really good. Nothing here is truly like what you get in NY, but this is by far the closest thing in town. The crust is good, toppings plentiful, and not too much sauce. Perfect for folding in half and eating. The service was great too!!! 5 stars, but not enough to warrant a higher rating overall. I don't know how the other food is there, but stick to the pizza and you'll be fine.
(2)Nicole B.
Great pizza, friendly & efficient staff (especially for pick-up orders). Garlic knots are wonderful.
(5)Stacy P.
The first time I ate this pizza was leftover while I was babysitting. It was so good cold I knew it had to be awesome fresh and hot! The pizza here is delicious and they are not skimpy on the toppings! If you go with only a couple people you can order by the slice. If not the pizza still tastes great cold the next day! The salad and garlic knots are good as well. Haven't tried any of the sandwiches or pasta. The service is good and the people are friendly. Evenings and weekends are crowded so get there early but it's definitely worth waiting a few minutes if you have to.
(5)Banjo G.
I have been here numerous times and the quality of the pizza has always been consistent and tasty. The employees are friendly, and the owner, Big Bill, is always there. I feel like the owner puts a lot of pride in his business, asking customers how their experience was, and always producing a nice product. I feel like this place has a great family get together ambiance.
(5)Chris H.
We ordered a pepperoni/mushroom and a combo (aka supreme) for carryout. The pizzas were thrown together in a sloppy manner... toppings tossed in the center on one pizza and way shy of the crust on both. I really enjoyed the flavor of the sauce but I wouldn't of known it based on the pizzas as they had so little. The side of mediocre garlic knots came with some sauce to savor that flavor just a little bit. None of us supreme lovers liked the supreme. There are too many pizza places on the south & southwest side of the metro area which use high quality toppings. I can see how this place could deserve 3 stars if the food wasn't slopped together, however, the crust would still be quite a weakness (too dense & bland). To their credit, it was not a greasy pizza so I doubt they use cheap cheese. Because the phone order taker was polite, quick, & helpful, and because the pizzas were done right on time I have to give this place 3 stars. The pizza leaves much to be desired though so the 2 star pizza will prevent us from returning. Sorry... over-hyped beyond belief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(3)Alex D.
Best in town. No question.
(5)Adam S.
This place's pizza is what I would describe as "pretty good." It is a fairly good attempt at NY style. I had 2 slices. One had pepperoni and salami (my favorite combo) and the other had jalapeno and garlic. Both were decent. Crust was good (maybe a little on the crunchy side for my tastes). My chief complaint with the slices was that they were a little light on the sauce. I don't like a lot of sauce on my slices normally, but there was almost none on this pizza. I also tried the garlic knots. Not a huge fan of these. They were more like garlic balls or garlic puffs than garlic knots. They tasted ok, but garlic knots they were (k)not (yes, I know how stupid that was). Under $20 all told for 2 people's lunch is a good value.
(3)Martine S.
We live in the area and have pizza here about once a month. The pizza is good, the service is good and the atmosphere is lively. Great neighborhood pizza place and always packed.
(4)Deanna E.
I've got to say - My DH and I were in the neighborhood during the late lunch hour and were hungry - Yelp did not disappoint here! YUM. My husband is a complete pizza snob (ran a pizza franchise for 15 years and knows his stuff). He was dubious, as was I, that a place with arguably the best pizza in the Denver area would be in this unassuming shopping center! Wrong we were! Because we were sampling the food for the first time, we ordered not only pizza but minestrone and a Caesar salad. We had to wait maybe 3-4 minutes for a table - but that gave me time to eye all of the NY swag on the walls and work on memorizing the map of Brooklyn. I kid you not, though, that once seated, we had sodas in 2 minutes, garlic knots in 2 minutes and a hot bowl of soup with salad within 5 minutes. The servers must be used to having a swingin' busy restaurant, because they were crazy efficient. I am a garlic knot lover, and of everything at the meal these impressed me the least. They weren't as hot as they could have been, and with all of parm cheese sprinkled on the outside the whole thing got cold, dense and gummy pretty quickly. I must note, however, that usually the red sauce you get for dipping is somewhere between OK and crappy - THIS sauce was AWESOME. They added a ton of Italian spices to it. I could've eaten it with a spoon. In retrospect, I should have! On the minestrone and salad - both great. Both of us like minestrone but wouldn't call ourselves connoisseurs. Good is good, though. Also, with a lot of pizza places, the salad is an afterthought. This Caesar dressing was tangy and garlicky and tasted homemade. The breadcrumbs, greens, portion - all top notch for a Caesar. The pizza that we shared, NY style, is hands-down my favorite in the area (when not including snobby foodie pizza). DH also loved it too and it was gone in mere moments. It had big slices like you'd see NY style, but the slices weren't ridiculously huge but still foldable and edible. The cheese was gooey to the point where you need to lift it 4 feet off the table. I'm drooling just recalling this! I also like that the pizza was thin but not cardboard thin or light on toppings (I've run into this at several "NY Style" local chains). Because we live across town, we won't be regulars - but anyone on the south side? Get thee some pizza!
(4)Amber G.
YUMMM this is one of the best pizzas I have had. I had a slice with meatballs and anchovies and it was delicious. The crust was thin, crispy and had great flavor, the sauce was one of the best sauces I have had on pizza. If your in the mood for a salad the Caesar salad was creamy with just the right amount of spice. The service was excellent and the prices are very reasonable. I will make it a point to dine there when I am in the area and luckily I have family in the area Thanks Big Bill's Pizza!!
(5)Jason J.
A group of us from work go here at least once every 2 or 3 weeks. It used to be every week, but that seemed like a little much :) They are always packed, especially if you get there about noon. Service is extremely fast. Every single person who walks by you checks to see if you need a refill on your drink or if you need anything else. The pizza is dirt cheap. I usually get a slice of pepperoni, a drink, and then the group will split the best garlic knots I've ever had in the world and I can usually manage under $8 with tip. Awesome place to go and have lunch!
(5)Nicole W.
Friendly servers, soft crust, tasty garlic knots I can't get all excited about this place, as much as others. We got the combo pizzas - so i'm not sure if the large amount of toppings led to the wet and soggy crust, but i found it less than exciting. The flavor did not wow me, and meat combo and the veggie combo were just so so. Just lot of toppings, but no real umph. We tried the wings and they said it would be the best wings ever - unfortunately, they were not the best, there were a bit sweet and not to my liking. The servers are definitely very attentive and your drinks stay full - that is the 3rd star. I have other friends that love this place, but it just isn't the place for me.
(3)Crystal M.
I'm tempted to just write "Mmmmmmmmmm" as my review but I guess I should give a little more detail. My husband and I just moved to Centennial from Omaha and have been looking for local joints to replace our old haunts. We hadn't had any luck and were feeling discouraged until we found this gem. I wasn't super impressed by the cheesy garlic bread but the pizza quickly wiped it from my memory. I do not claim to be an expert on New York pizza, but Big Bill's is the best I've ever had (including the slice I had in New York). We got a simple pepperoni pizza. The sauce was delicious and there wasn't too much of it. There was a perfect medley of cheese and pepperoni, and the crust was crispy. I've heard the true test of New York pizza is whether you can fold the slice in half to eat it. This pizza passed the test! I can't say much for the location as it is in a strip mall. But one thing I love are the people who work there, especially the owner. I can't help but think it is a fun place to work. Whenever a tip is received, the guys making the pizzas shout out a big thank you. The waitstaff is very friendly and efficient. You need to check this place out next time you are in the suburbs. You should know though that as it is very popular there might be a bit of a wait.
(5)Seth J.
I always love finding a great NY style pizzeria close to home. We've only been there once, but I'm sure it won't be our last! It has a really fun, energetic atmosphere. And because it was our first time, they gave us free garlic knots which were delicious! Their pizza is great too. It was a little greasy - but that's not always a bad thing! They also have a huge variety of other menu items like calzones, heroes and pasta entrees that I can't wait to try.
(4)Randi M.
I'm org from NY & have been In Co for all of 5 months and counting. NY Is known for some great food ( Of coarse In my oppinion) and after searching for some great Italian food/ Pizza, I was disappointed with my findings. Being I have picky palate I must say after more than one recommendation to Big Bills, I'm glad I drove the 30 Mins out of my way for what I believe was AMAZING food. If I closed my eyes, I felt like I was back home!! I will def be back and will consider myself a Regular! great atmosphere, great People and most Importantly FANTASTIC Food!
(5)Mike S.
Awesome pizza, great atmosphere, fast service, beers, garlic knots, bread sticks, etc. This is out go to pizza place.
(5)Joel B.
To be honest, this place deserves 3 stars. I just can't believe it's sitting at 4.5 and I feel like I have to try to knock it down a peg. While I would agree that this is the best spot for pizza in SD, you must keep in mind that it's only direct competition is Pizza Hut, Dominos, and Papa John's. Being the best of this bunch is like being the smartest kid in the special ed class. Not something to brag about. Bottom line: better than a frozen pizza or mega chain pizza (if there is a difference there), friendly staff, but nothing special. If you want to take a trip for some amazing pizza, go to NY or Chi-town. If you don't want to keep things in perspective, don't yelp.
(1)Kristen D.
Great pizza! Cool place. Good service. Garlic knots are equally amazing. Worth the drive if you don't live nearby!
(5)Phillip V.
Great Pizza, Only Pizza better was Presidential Pizza in Harlem, NY.
(5)Ian K.
Awesome pizza! I love this place! I heard Bill gives away free pizza on 9-11 which if that is true is really awesome of him, what a great guy!
(4)Caroline C.
The boring strip mall exterior doesn't do justice to the cheery and bustling pizza joint inside. At first I thought there would be a long wait because it seemed so busy and noisy, but we were seated pretty much immediately. We decided to try the garlic knots ($3) followed by a large Meat Combo ($18.25). The knots came out within minutes, and, oh my god, were they good - 10 deliciously salty and garlicky fluffy little pillows accompanied by a dish of warm, rich and herby marinara sauce. Amazing! The pizza was just as good - a soft, chewy and foldable crust topped with the perfect amount of cheese and sauce, and handfuls of Canadian bacon, sausage, pepperoni and sliced meatball. I can't fault the pizza at all. What pushes this place from 4.5 to 5 stars imo is that when we told the server it was our first visit to Big Bill's, she said they would comp the garlic knots! Who does that?! I'll definitely be back. Five stars!
(5)Justin M.
The decor is dorky. The pizza is greasy but tasty. The garlic lumps are better than the breadsticks. Price was excellent, especially for the amount of food you get. The wait wasn't bad for a Saturday night, probably 10 minutes or so, although the waiting area was a bit tiny. The service here really sets them apart though. A waiter/runner was always at our table when we needed anything and could not have been nicer. I don't head down this way often but Big Bill's is legit as they say.
(4)Kerri J.
We love this place! Great people, and our pizza is always great. We get take out, and haven't tried other menu items, but we have had great experiences with pizza. It gets packed in there, but the guys checking you out are always super nice.
(5)Rick L.
Honestly don't think there's a better place in Colorado for NY style pizza. There's something magical about how they prepare their sausage that makes them taste like a bit of heaven. Great, fresh ingredients were always used to make every pizza. I also love their garlic knots, which are just awesome fresh and they're soft enough to just about melt in your mouth. Oh, also their Chicken Cutlet Parm is to die for. Oven-broiled with plenty of cheese and a great tasting sauce to boot. The chicken comes out so moist and juicy, make you wanna slap your mama. The place gets PACKED right at lunch and dinner time. So be sure to come early to get seated quick. The wait-staff are very friendly, and actually make you feel like they appreciate your business. If it's slow and you get a chance, check out the west wall (all the way to the right in the expanded space) and you'll see a lot of memorabilia with the owner, Bill. Yes, Bill is big. He's like 9'6 or something like that....well at least to an Asian midget like me. He's a really chill guy though. A word of caution, if you get your pizza to go, BE CAREFUL. Do not drive like a maniac to your destination or the cheese WILL slide all over inside the pizza box and you will not enjoy it very much. Last but not least, the correct way to eat a NY style pizza is to fold the pizza in half width-way, and enjoy it like a pizza sammich. That way also, while you hold it the grease drops out the back end and thus decreases your fat intake from the ooey gooey yummy in muh tummy.
(5)Neal J.
ZOMG!!!! Phenomenal pizza, that's all I can say. Went here on a Friday night. We often go to an amazing restaurant 2 doors down. Every time we do, we tell each other "we need to try Big Bill's" We've always heard good things. I'm only disappointed it took us so long to finally give it a shot. We went pretty early on a Friday and it was already packed. We only ended up waiting about 10 minutes for a table and when we did sit down it felt as if we had the entire staff waiting on us. We got our drinks quickly, the garlic knots came out practically before we ordered them. The pizza took a little longer, but I have to say, this is the best pizza I've ever had in Denver, hands down. If you like NY style pizza, this is the place to get it. You can even get pizza by the slice, sounds perfect for lunch! Prices are very reasonable. I spent less here for a large pizza, an appetizer, and a couple beers than I do for the typical delivery pizza, and was much more satisfied. The atmosphere reminded me of some of the old pizza joints I used to go to as a kid. It doesn't seem like we have too many of them around anymore. Oh and we have to go back on 9/11, it's free! A donation to NY FDNY is requested. How much better can it get, free pizza and the money you do spend goes to a great cause. I'll be going back before then though.
(5)Jeff A.
Great pizza and service. There is a reason this place has such high praise. Too bad it is so far away for me.. but if that is the only thing I can complain about then I think they are doing just fine.
(4)Tim K.
As a half Italian, growing up pizza was a staple and even though what my Mom made was not the best, it sure gave me an appetite for pizza that has continued and I have sampled pizza all over the country. I was told about Big Bills, read the reviews and it seemed like a "must try". So, yesterday, I called my brother and asked if he wanted to join me for lunch at Big Bill's. It is a bit of a drive from where I live, but damn, it was worth it. As we entered, I told the waitress it was my first time here and that I had heard many great things about the place. She was very friendly, said she had worked at Big Bills for 6 years and it was the BEST. She took our drink order and returned in a few minutes with our sodas and large plate of what she said were Knots. She said as we were first timers we should try them. We did, and they were great, tasty and the sauce was just right. We then ordered a large pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and green pepper and a couple of chopped salads. The salads were very good (could have used some olives, pepperoni), but certainly acceptable. Then the pizza arrived and it was GREAT, crust was nicely done, sauce was tasty, toppings were fresh, the entire combination was outstanding. We finished half and asked to take the other half (in two carry outs). Not only did we get the pizza but we each got and order of knots to take home. The entire bill was about $30. The staff were all great, cheerful, friendly, enthusiastic and they all seemed to love the place they worked in. I need to go back now and try about 2 dozen other menu items ( I look at other tables and everything looked really good). This is my new favorite Italian place and even though it is quite a drive, I will be happy when I leave.
(5)D.j. D.
3.5 stars if I could. The food was good but nothing that made me feel I needed to return. I enjoyed the restaurant itself far more than the food. The people and the dark setting made it feel pretty cool.
(3)Mathis C.
This is one of the few NY Style Pizza places I have gone. I order a small (12") half Cheese half Meat Pie and some garlic knots. The garlic knots had great flavor, but were a tad on the chewy side (enough for my jaw to be a little sore), I was 5 minutes late picking up my order so that may have been my fault. The meat side of the pizza was well proportioned and the ham had a nice crisp char on the tips. The cheese side was simple but amazingly tasty. The pizza over all was excellent all the way to the last bite of crust before I licked my fingers.... Highly recommended.
(5)Barbara M.
Love Big Bill's.....'enuf said!
(4)Kenny N.
Rain scented air faded when I opened my car door and pizza odors wafted towards me. I was meeting my parents for dinner and was yelping for local Centennial suggestions when I recalled a Westword article on New York style pizza. Big Bill's NY Pizza was found and garlic knots were noted. We started with an order of sticks and stones. The stones (garlic knots) were wonderfully dense and chewy, heavy with garlic. The sticks were mostly ignored by me as their flavoring wasn't as potent. The accompanying marinara had a pleasant spicy kick. We also placed two pizza orders, one for a small pepper and onion, and a large combo. All of us were pleased with the food. The crust is thin and crunchy, tasting a bit of butter. It was piping hot, gooey with cheese. The sausage was killer and the olives meaty. Random notes: lots of families go here, but it's not filled with screaming kids (yay!). Gluten-free and non-dairy options are on the menu. They have several kids thank you notes strewn about inside plaques. And the pizza also tastes good cold.
(4)Blythe B.
I really do like Big Bill's. The pizza is delicious, and you really can't miss the garlic knots (I love a good garlic knot, and theirs aren't drenched in soggy mozzarella as so many are). They also sell Drake's cakes (and if you are from the East you know what they are). That said, though I like their pizza it does not taste like NY pizza to this former Jersey girl. New YorkISH, maybe. But not like the real thing.
(4)Monica L.
I tried Big Bill's NY Pizza tonight with some friends. It was okay. The garlic knots were the best part of the meal. They were nicely garlic-y. I didn't care for the breadsticks. The salad was nothing special, and the blue cheese dressing was weird. The pizza was good, but I didn't think it was as good as Famous Pizza. The atmosphere is fun. The service was okay.
(3)Deno V.
No matter where you go in Colorado, you will never find a place with better tasting pizza. This place is thee absolute best. If you live 100 or 200 miles away. Make the trip to try this pizza! My favorite is the NY Style Pepperoni! Great service. A lot of young people work there and they are always nice and polite.
(5)Bonnie G.
I'm a pizza snob. There, I've admitted it. I went to Big Bill's with big hopes. Everyone told me.."Oh, you're from NYC? You must try Big Bill's!" I thought the pizza was just ok. Yes, it looked like NYC pizza, but it didn't taste like it. I like my pizza well done and crispy. While the pie was a nice size, it wasn't crispy. It's ok..nothing great, but it's not bad. Pizza is such a personal thing! HA!
(2)Idan S.
Unfortunately Colorado doesn't offer very many good restaurants or any kind of good ethnic cooking, so after reading the raving reviews for this place I decided I had to check it out. Here is a description of my experience: 1) The server seemed uninterested in coming to my table and I only saw him 3 times during the entire meal: when he got me a drink, when he dropped off my food, and when I go the bill (not tip for him). 2)I got a half meatball/half sausage and peppers hero. The sandwich wasn't bad with big tasty meatballs and sausage, and had the type of compromised structural integrity that's synonymous with a good sandwich. The bread, meatballs, and sausage were all alright, but my main complaint was the copious amounts of cheese that covered the sandwich, the flavorless sauce, and the undercooked flavorless peppers. Overall, I'll be down to give this place another chance, but probably won't get that sandwich again. However, I will be happy to try their pizza or garlic knots next time I go there.
(3)Kevin S.
Been going here for about 10 years. Excellent NY style pizza. Being from the NY/NJ area where there is a excellent pizza place every few feet, it is tough to find good pizza in Colorado. Look no further! Everything here is great. Garlic knots are fantastic. Service is fast and friendly and Big Bill is a wonderful host. Truly a nice guy who really cares about his business and his customers. Great sense of humor as well. If you are going for dinner, get there early or be prepared to wait. This is a very popular spot with the locals. Don't be surprised when you see some local professional sports figures eating dinner with teammates or family either. Lunch can get busy as well.
(5)Lauren B.
Best New York style pizza in the area. Since they do not deliver, I have to go inside each time we order from there. And each time I step inside I feel like I'm in a neighborhood pizzeria in New York City. The staff is super friendly and treat every customer like they've known them for years and year. Oh and did I mention the pizza is GREAT? Make sure to get some garlic knots too.
(5)Richard D.
Big Bills is the benchmark for pizza in the south metro area. I took the entire family on Saturday as 9/11 is a very special day at Bills. ALL of the proceeds go to charity, even the employees wages! And it is my middle childs birthday... The place was packed when we got there at 1PM, but the service did not suffer. The pizza was delicious, they do everything well at Bills. I am going to see if I can volunteer to help out next 9/11....
(3)James H.
I lived in a neighborhood within walking distance to Big Bills, so needless to say have frequented the place. If you haven't tried Big Bills, make the trip because it is worth it. It is easily one of the top NY pizza places in the greater Denver area. Make sure you order a slice with Italian sausage...it is absolutely unreal and really makes the pizza stand apart from the rest.
(5)Elizabeth S.
Love this pizza but a tad expensive for us to feed the whole family if I don't have a coupon or do take out. Garlic knots are a big hit especially when right out of the oven. Love the pizza crust.......not too thick and not too thin. Just right! Nice staff and owners!
(4)Barb B.
Big Bill's is so awesome. The service is incredible, the garlic knots blew my mind, and the California Pasta made with whole wheat spaghetti is AWESOME. The only thing they should have is fresh parmesan cheese. I absolutely can't wait to go back and try something else. Huge win for lunch.
(4)Mark M.
So good. Pizza is perfect. Perfect place to take the kids because the place can get crowded and nobody seems to care if your child is screaming "MORE MORE"
(5)Mark T.
Fantastic pizza! Best I've had in the Denver area. Only downside is its not close to where I live. Will definitely visit again. My visiting sister, her husband and kids loved it also.
(5)Kristina Y.
Good prices and great food. I had chicken parm and it was amazing. The marinara was the best i have ever had. The only thing i would change is whole breast vs strips. And maybe breaded. fantastic food and reasonable prices. Definitely better than maggianos or olive garden.
(4)Angie J.
I love pizza and not much of a critic when it comes to it. I can find something to love about all of it, especially when it is delivered to me. HOWEVER, Big Bill's does not deliver so it takes extra effort and totally worth it!!! It is the kind of place we take company when they come to visit and have always received rave reviews from them also. It is a family favorite and a real treat!! The service is awesome, fast and the price is reasonable. We always have leftovers. I suggest the garlic knots while you wait. There is always a wait but is worth it. ENJOY!!!!
(5)Kandice D.
The best pizza ever! We have been going to big bills for 15 years and have never been disappointed! Wonderful staff and yummy garlic knots!
(5)April J.
Awesome pizza, great atmosphere! Their garlic knots are to die for!!
(5)Justin F.
Have to give it to this place. A real NYC joint as apparent by its NYC decor all over the walls and the Pizza was top notch. I'd love to try other stuff but didnt get the opportunity. This place is the real deal.
(5)Luke B.
Best place for pizza in South Denver bar none, try the garlic and pepperoni pizza.
(5)Sarah P.
This is the only place we get our pizza from! It's the best! Love going to Big Bill's for our Friday night family pizza night! Always great service and friendly people! Love the family friendly atmosphere and our kids love this place!
(5)Stephanie A.
Big Bill's is by far the best Italian food and pizza in Colorado. The staff is great too, Phil is a long time staple. Big Bill has even spruced up his menu to include even more things, such as; wheat pasta and chopped salads. If you don't like this place, then you were there on a bad night. I think Thursday night is also when his sister-in-law gives out her homemade cookies.
(5)Ken L.
Good NY style pizza. I would get the large slice and the pizza oil and grease on top is exactly what NY pizza is all about! Take that with some garlic knots and you will be asleep in no time due to a food coma. Watch for BIG BILL, the owner who will drop by to see if you are enjoying yourself.
(4)Jill Y.
The best most authentic NY pizza in south metro! The service is top notch. Not only were you treated with respect, but genuinely like they were glad you were there. Our waitress was a gem! you really felt at home. The food was excellent. The garlic knots were a touch salty for my liking(I have a delicate palate), but everyone else in our party of 8 thought they were perfect. We ordered 2 pizzas one with all the meats and one combo(basically a supreme by most places standards) The crust was crisp and not soggy. The toppings were generous and not greasy, and it was a pleasure eating this pizza pie! I would definitely recommend Bill's to anyone looking for an authentic taste of NY in the Denver metro area!
(5)Josh G.
Big Bill's is simply the best pizza I've had in Colorado. We seem to get the same thing every time we go: One large with meatballs and garlic and a couple of salads and always have some to take home. We used to try to go with the medium, but were reminded multiple times that the large is only $.50 more. Go with the large as Bill's is fantastic left over as well. Salads are also good and come with a delicious garlic knot. We've heard good things about the rest of the food, but can't ever seem to pass up the pizza. As others have said, it gets crazy busy for weekend dinner, so go early or for take out.
(5)Stefani W.
Found this little gem while on vacation. We had the best service, got a larger pizza than ordered for no additional charge since they ran out of the size we ordered. Servers were very friendly and came by often enough that we didn't run out of drinks but not too much that it was annoying. They also handed out free cookies when we left!
(5)Jessica C.
I have been very skeptical of Pizza in Colorado since I moved here from the East Coast. Big BIll's is the best I have ever had west of the Mississippi! The pizza is fantastic and the garlic knots are heaven! I highly recommend the Sicilian pie!
(5)Jerry N.
Make it your stop for NY pizza! I am a big pizza fan and I sure love NY style pizza. Big Bill's is a great choice to enjoy an incredible NY pizza. I was thinking about giving 4 stars, since one time I ordered a calzone and it was rather small. Anyways, the fact that the main item here is pizza and I like so much, I'm willing to overlook minor flaws and give 5 stars. Pizzas are loaded with ingredients, not like some other places were they play the cheap card. Do you love NY pizza? Try them out ASAP.
(5)Doug Y.
After hearing about Big Bill's Day of Giving where all his profits for the day were given to charity to commemorate 9/11 we decided to take part. We had a dinner salad and an antipasta salad to start. I usually think of antipasta as a meat and cheese only affair so I thought we would be sharing both but what came to the table were two very large iceberg lettuce salads one with pepperoni, salami, and cheese on top. The antipasta was enough for both of us so we brought the other home. We also ordered a large napoletana pie that was very good. Just the right amount of sauce and cheese on a thin chewy crust. Not a monstrous pie but tasty. The event allowed you to order what you wanted and then decide what you wanted to donate. Our bill came out to almost $30.00 and that's what we donated. Way too far away for us to travel on a regular basis but when we're in the area, we know where a good pie can be found.
(4)doug m.
Best Pizza i have found west of the Mississippi!
(4)John A.
This is my favorite pizza in the Denver area. I have tried almost all the other places and Big Bill's is always worth the 30 minute drive. They have an interesting team serving concept at Big Bill's that really enhances and expedites the dining experience. It seems like they have a bunch of people roving the dining area looking for empty glasses, people waiting to order, and people that need assistance. I am usually able to place an order for garlic knots within a few minutes of being seated. The knots arrive quickly and are delicious. Some local places don't cook their knots like Big Bill's and end up with a crunchy crust or an incorrect ratio of dough, butter, and garlic. The Big Bill's method is perfect. The knots are soft, buttery, and have an excellent garlic flavor. The calzone is probably my favorite item on the menu. The cheese blend is perfect, and Big Bill's tasty pizza dough is well-represented.
(5)Eric G.
This place lives up to the hype! A great family pizza place and it is busy (because it is good) but the competent staff works hard to turn some the tables (without being pushy) so the waits aren't too long.
(4)Kristal K.
I've been a fan of Big Bill's for more years than I can remember. It's one of the few authentic (East Coast) style pizza places in the Metro Denver. Whenever I need a pizza fix, Big Bill's is where I go. Bill's wait staff is very organized and attentive. They also are tend to work there for years which is a sign that Bill must be a good guy to work for.
(5)Jason N.
If God dwells inside us like some people say, I sure hope He likes Big Bill's pizza, because that's what He's getting. Big Bill's NY Pizza is the gigantic exception to the trend of sucky pizza restaurants in SE Denver. The food is always fantastic and the prices are acceptable. Most of the time I feel like the teenage wait staff are trying to ignore me (trying to get a drink refill requires a lot of patience) but everything else about Big Bill's more than makes up for it. UPDATE: Jun 2015 - Five Stars!!
(5)Cori U.
I wouldn't call myself a pizza connoisseur but this is by far one of the BEST pizza places I have eaten at since moving here (not that California has good pizza or anything either). But the pizza at this place speaks for itself. And yes! The garlic knots are AMAZING!! You have to try this place if you haven't yet. You won't regret it. This is a definite once a week stop for me!
(5)Jen W.
The Double Pump. That's all I have to say. Two pieces of extra crispy cheese pizza and a chopped salad with some type of breaded italian seasoning parmesan crusted chopped chicken. That makes all the difference. YUM.
(5)Kendra R.
At our niece's birthday party, we had pizza and ice cream cake. We weren't subjected to Pizza slut/hut, the parents ordered Big Billy's for pick up. The knots are fantastic. The newly two year old enthusiastically dipped her pieces of knot into the marinara and asked for more.She also ate most of her slice of sausage and mushroom pizza along with a bit of a pepperoni slice. I'm not a mushroom fan and normally do not eat things with said ingredient. When I picked up my slice of Italian sausage pizza I didn't recognize the fungi. The mushrooms are almost crisp and not big chunky and chewy. Thank you! The pepperoni was nice, the sauce was thin, with just a hint of flavor. A hint of flavor is much better than in your face sweet or salty. This is NY style pizza, yet not too bendy or chewy. Big props to their 9-11 support. On Sept 11th pizza is free, all they ask you to do is to make a donation which goes to FDNY, and tip your servers bases on what the bill should be. I'd come back.
(4)RUSSELL G.
Garlic knots are good. Pizza was not that great. The sauce was funky. The best pizza is Papeaus. Bill was friendly but they are using the east coast schmuck to push pizza on these poor unsuspecting sheepish people who think Dominos and Pizza hut are real pizza. Im from the East coast too and know this isn't even close to east coast style. Mabye better luck next time.. Lets see how long it takes Yelp to delete my profile again since somebody is telling them to delete any critical review
(2)Marcus F.
Dang good pizza, above average wings. Great NY type atmosphere. Good service.
(4)Eric S.
What's not to like about this place? Seriously. The garlic knots for appetizers are friggin amazing. I think the pizza is some of the best, and the toppings always taste fresh. Add to that the owner always comes by and says hello, familiar faces are always in there, and they serve the Pibb! Gotta respect Mr. Pibb. He is no second fiddle to his more popular counterpart, Dr. Pepper. But I digress.. this is one of the very rare places I feel completely recommending to people by saying, 'Nothing flashy, just a great neighborhood pizza joint.'
(4)Terry B.
This is by far the best New York style pizza we've found in town. Fortunately, they're in our neighborhood as the only downfall is that they don't deliver. You can call and order pickup or eat in, but no delivery. It's worth driving there to pick it up if you're in the mood for good za. The sauce is fantastic, the toppings are just right, and the garlic knots are a thing of beauty. The pasta and calzones are also fantastic, but the real star of the show is the pizza. If you stop in, look for Big Bill and say hi. (you can't miss him) He also drives around in one of the smallest cars out there, which is quite comical to see. The service makes me feel old as all the waiters and waitresses seem to be between 14 and 16, but the service is fantastic for a pizza joint. We've given up on ordering delivery pizza and just biting the bullet to go pick up at Big Bills. If you leave them a tip on a delivery order, the person taking the money tells the pizza cooks there's "something for ya from so and so" and they all respond thanks. It's a nice touch when they're dishing out the best za in town.
(5)Teppie A.
The best pizza and Italian food in all of Colorado! The staff is wonderful; especially Chris and Phil!
(5)Lacey M.
Once again, I have Yelp to thank for finding this great lunch spot close to work. Even for lunch this place was crowded and slightly loud, but seemed to fit the atmosphere of this laid back little pizza joint. My only complaints were how close together some of the tables were (I felt like I was practically joining the table next to me), and my table being a little sticky. Other then that, everything else was pretty spot on: 1. Promptly seated, with fast and efficient service throughout my entire meal 2. Huge cups=less need for refills....love it! 3. Coke products, so no Mt. Dew...But, they have Mello Yello! 4. Garlic Knots are friggin' amazing. THE BEST knots I've had so far (sorry Virgilio). I think the secret is the dusting of Parmesan on top. 5. Delicious Calzone! I did the Build your own, which starts with ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, for $6.75 and then each filling is $.50. I had mine with meatballs, sausage, and eggplant. The homemade beef meatballs were amazing, as well as the thinly sliced link sausage. The eggplant pieces were parmesan breaded and fried goodness. Yum! 6. Had my remaining 3 knots boxed up, and my server came back with a whole box of fresh knots and sauce! Awesome! 7. Good price for tons of food. Overall, I had a great experience. I definitely will be back to try the pizza, and for more of those heavenly garlic knots!
(4)Stacie S.
Awesome pizza, we always come here when we get the opportunity to! Yummy garlic knots, awesome entry awning, too!
(5)Dave R.
Some of the best pizza in Denver! Can be super busy during peak times, but there's a reason for that, the pizza is that good!
(5)James M.
The best thing about this place was the atmosphere. It was hopping and had cool authentic NYC memorabilia on the walls. It had a great family hangout atmosphere, the kind of place that you would take your daughter's softball team after a big win. The food was good, but not great. Good pizza is all about the crust and the sauce, both of which were just ok.
(3)Ryan N.
Big Bill's rocks! The food is great, the staff are all friendly and helpful and the atmosphere makes you feel so at home.
(5)Tressa M.
Pretty good NY-style pizza. We usually order to go, but the place is always packed with a line waiting when we pick it up. Staff is super nice. Kids can ask for a lump of pizza dough to play with while waiting to practice their future pizza tossing skills. We'll keep going back!
(4)Jesus H.
Best pizza, calzones, and garlic knots you'll find in Denver. Also, expect to sightsee the who's who of basketball, or sports in general. Bill was big in the basketball scene, and lots of coaches frequent the place, whether they be local or in town on a trip. Anyways, the calzones are very original, and very cheesy. the slices of pizza are awesome, and greasy. Expect to hit the anytime fitness next door and work off that fat a** of yours after you scarf some pizza. I instead go skiing to take the lbs off.... wink, wink
(5)Lisa O.
My favorite food is pizza. You could call me a pizza connoisseur! I jump at the chance to try a new pizzeria. We went to this place on a whim. We ordered a large pizza with a lot of toppings; including the unique ricotta cheese and fresh garlic. The garlic really added a lot of flavor of the pizza. I also enjoyed the flavor of the sausage. The pizza tasted really good and was more than enough for us. The large costs only $.50 more than the medium. We knew we'd be taking a lot home. The only thing that disappointed me was the puddle under the crust in the middle of the pizza. Not sure why this happened, but it made the crust pretty soggy. I saw almost every table get an order of the garlic knots, so they must be good. Next time I go I'll try them.
(4)Meridith G.
After hearing great reviews for a long time I finally decided to give Big Bill a shot! I was so pleased. I picked up and the service was fast and the staff was so great. The garlic knots, as everyone else will tell you on here, are aweeeesome. I had a meatball pizza and boy was it tasty! The canolli filling was off the chain but the shell tasted like it was cooked in old oil. I hope it was just a one time deal. I cannot wait to go back next weekend!!!
(4)Karli F.
My friends took me to Big Bill's on a Friday night! What a mad house. The place was packed with kids and parents and people waiting for take-out orders. I figured if the place was so busy, then my friends couldn't be wrong for raving about this pizza. We were seating relatively quickly for how busy the place was. We ordered a large pie with sausage and mushrooms, the "stones" which are the garlic knots (as compared to the "sticks" which are the breadsticks--you can get "sticks and stones" as well), and a pitcher of the Big Bill's Golden Ale. I had a hard time telling who our real waitperson was because so many people took orders, brought drinks, brought food, etc. That was fine by me because service was fast and efficient! The garlic knots were really good! I could have eaten about a dozen of them all by myself, but I knew that pizza was coming so I refrained. The beer was perfectly acceptable. It was a general ale, with a nice hoppy flavor to cut through the red sauce. The sausage on the pizza was great! It wasn't ground sausage like you'll often find. Nope, it was link sausage (coarse grind) that had been thinly sliced. The mushrooms were also very thinly sliced. If I had one nit-picky thing, it would be that I like my 'shrooms a little thicker so I can savor their 'shroomy taste. Overall, I'll be back to Big Bill's the next time I crave pizza. It's some of the best I've had in the Denver area. Thank you, my friends, for showing me the way!
(4)Tristan S.
Love this place!
(5)Marty S.
Hands down second to none best pizza in all of Denver!
(5)Daniel D.
Considered the best pizza place in CO. I disagree with that statement but it's good. Always cheesy and they aren't greedy with the amount of meat on the pizza. The service was poor the first time I went but alright after that. Definently worth trying
(4)M F.
You can't miss Big Bill. He's a great guy. We've been going there since his place was a sardine can. Only criticism is that they don't do anything al dente. All the noodles are cooked to mushy but the sauces make up for it. This is consistently terrific. I keep meaning to try their pizza but I always cave to the awesome pasta dishes. My son likes the calzones, my husband likes the sausage with peppers and onion. This tastes like the east coast and we need our "fix" often!
(5)Betty B.
Fantastic! We had Chris as our server and he was so attentive and funny too. The food rocks! And the prices are super amazing as well.
(5)John H.
Big Bills is about the best pizza in the denver metro area and like a previous reviewer, the strombolies are definitely tops. The location is OK - but the waitstaff and food make up for it. We had Phil as our waiter - great service, good guy and made our time there much more enjoyable. Definitely recommend it.
(5)Trish G.
If you are in the mood for a 'Big Salad' (ie: Seinfeld) then Big Bills will hit the spot. The NY Salad with chicken (either grilled or breaded) is fresh and it really is BIG. Get it with tuna and you'll have your tuna-related mercury quotient met for a month. It's the good white chunk tuna, too, not that weird dark tuna stuff. The pizza is acceptable - the strombolies are better. They offer great lunch deals for the weekday worker crowd and big sodas. Service is quick and friendly. Nuff said.
(3)Nick W.
I go to Big Bills during the week because I work down in that area. Big Bill is there most times seating customers and talking to regulars. The pizza, stromboli, calzones, etc are all really good here, but the NY Salad is my favorite. It's not dieter's special, unless you're in the low-carb camp. I get the homemade blue cheese dressing on the side and I LOVE it. Go to Big Bills!
(4)Jeremy E.
The best pizza in the area. My personal favorite is a large pie with meatball, pepperoni, garlic, jalapeños and black olives.
(5)Blanca L.
First we ordered regular house salads and they were fresh and the dressing was tasty. It also came with one of their garlic breads so that was an added bonus. The pizza we ordered was the vegetarian combo. The pizza had plenty of vegetables, cheese, and garlic. The crust was thin and had great flavor. Unfortunately the middle of our pizza was soggy from the tomatoes releasing their juices during the cooking process. It also seemed like they put vegetables then cheese instead of cheese then vegetables which just made the soggy juice problem worse. As you can tell I did like the crust very much that is why I gave them four stars, just wish they would do something to prevent the soggy veggie pizza. Service was also pretty good.
(4)Adam F.
The pizza here is to die for. Best NY pizza is the south metro area. Highly recommend.
(5)Michael K.
Stopped there on the way home due to the reviews. All I gotta say is wow. Perfect foldable NY style pizza with plenty of toppings. Garlic knots were delish. And the New York Hero, something that is hard to find away from the east coast was great. I may or may not have eaten that all myself. Def be going back again.
(5)Thomas G.
Wow! I walked in on a whim. Packed at lunchtime. Great, friendly service. Excellent, authentic slice.
(5)Adam S.
Despite all the Yankees memorabilia, this place makes some excellent NY style pizza. Not as greasy as the Anthony's chain pizza, which is a good thing. Takes a second runner up only to my wife's homemade pizza.
(5)Kent H.
Not the best pies I've ever tasted, but certainly worthy for the area. Probably had 7 from them thus far. 3 were great, 3 were good, and one below average, as it simply was overcooked. In a word...saucy.
(3)Brandon H.
Great pizza, subs and pasta. Great atmosphere as well. Pizza is above average and very much like NY style pizza. Great place to get Yodels as well - all the East Coasters will know what Yodels are! Pizza is thin to medium dough, good cheese, good sauce. Pasta comes out piping hot. Subs are decent - good chicken parm and italians. Go early on the weekends, because dinner time is packed!
(4)Daniel B.
I just had another great experience. My pizza was upgraded from a small pizza to a large but that's not what made the experience great; it was the outstanding welcome we received from every person representing the restaurant from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. It felt like sharing dinner with neighbors.
(5)Kim D.
We have lunch (combo slice) at Bill's every week. It's a great place. It is NOT a chain place either, which I prefer. Bill supports his community, we support Bill's.
(5)Jerry S.
Great pizza and wonderful service. Every server was asking if we needed anything. Got right in and received our meals within 10 minutes.
(4)Adam C.
Best pizza I've had in the Denver area so far. The staff is friendly, and it is a lively environment. Plus they sell Drake's cakes(gotta get my Funny Bones).
(5)Aarron S.
I'm so glad my buddy brought me to this place...while also mad that he never told me about this place before now. No big deal, but I snagged the last slice. The service was very good, very polite people, and just there for you, but in a good way. The garlic knots are outstanding! Who cares if you have a meeting the next day and have to talk to people-they're that good! And the pizza, well, I finally found a great slice. And it has the perfect amount of grease, fold it in half and eat. Big Bill even dropped off the pie and told us, 'mangiare!' All in all, I highly recommend the place.
(4)Jodi C.
Big Bills...Everybody knows they have great pizza. The garlic knots are great too. The service staff is always great. We had sausage and mushroom lsat night and it was so good....i'm still thinking about it.
(4)Jacqueline B.
You can't say anything bad about Big Bills. It is our favorite stop all the time, but especially after a day on the lake. It's always come as you are and the parking lot is always crowded but vast enough to park a truck and boat on a Sunday night. The kids always love when "Big Bill" serves them their food. Great atmosphere, great people and staff. The best.
(5)Marc M.
This is hands down the best pizza south of denver. Great atmosphere and a fun wait staff, drinks are always full and the pizza comes out quick. Big bill is always walking around seeing how everyone is doing. Just a fun place for great pizza. Try the ranch, AMAZING!
(5)Manny G.
big bills i must say you guys were great for a short time i dont know what happen some times the food is great and lately its been real bad the soup is good but pizza has not been good last couple of times i guess you should just go and see for yourself stay away from the spaghetti and eggplant rolitini but the baked ziti is good the pizza you have to eat fast because when it gets cold its all over bill you have to be consistent that is the problem when i first came to bills i couldnt believe how good the pizza was look at my reviews but now its ok i now go to marcos coal fire pizza alot more money but i dont care
(2)Annie P.
Big Bill's is heaven on earth for Italian food. No fails: Garlic knots, they are warm, garlicky little rolls of perfection. Big Bill's ranch dressing is amazing. For salads, and if you like it on your pizza, there is nothing better. I compare ranch everywhere else to their ranch here. Slices! Big Bill's lets you get slices to eat in or to go. I sometimes will get two different slices, my two favorites are chicken and jalepeno, and then a slice of the combo. I've had the sicilian pizza once, and it was very good also. It is huge! So order it if you have 5 plus people, or be ready to take a lot home. My newest discovery is the chopped salad. With the ranch on top even I finished my salad, and I'm not really a salad person. Free refills, great service, and a wonderful atmoshphere. Enjoy!
(5)Jonathan P.
ok seriously? i saw a few reviews that said this was comparable to authentic NY pizza. if you think this is as good as NY pizza (or even philly pizza) you must have been high as shit when you had it
(1)Safford B.
Easily the best pizza in South Denver, if not Denver overall. Big Bill's does New York pizza justice and has a no-frills approach. The restaurant can be extremely crowded, though a brisk (and friendly) takeout business helps considerably. Sandwiches and pastas are offered, but it's best to stick to the pizza--it's what they really do well. Their sauce and crust are savory and shouldn't be overshadowed by an abundance of toppings. Try the mushroom and ricotta pizza.
(4)Heather D.
Absolutely delicious, thin crust, quality cheese, greasy and yummy pizza.
(5)Ken E.
When I went to New York for the first time I tried to find some really good NY style pizza. I tried a couple of areas but nothing seems to beat Big Bill's NY Pizza in good old Centennial, CO. Big Bill's is probably the best pizza place I've been to. Not only is the pizza good but the salads taste fresh and the menu offers other great selections if you or not in the mood for pizza. The environment is also great. Not to load, relaxed and great service.
(5)Jen F.
Best Pizza in Colorado!!! Friendly staff and our family loves going there...at 2 to 3 times a month =) Just need an outside patio!
(5)Stephanie W.
The pizza was really great, reasonably priced and the wait staff was nice and prompt. We found ourselves a new family pizza joint! It was pretty busy, but we got there early enough to snag a seat without waiting. We ordered the Big Paulie (thin crust) and a pepperoni (Sicilian crust) and loved them both.
(4)Josh P.
Big Bill knows how to run a neighborhood pizza joint. Fair prices, tasty ample portions, and television with sports on it. I only wish that Centennial were my neighborhood. Definitely a good place to catch a game.
(4)Rob T.
I will parrot what others have said. Garlic Knots, Calzones and Pizza are excellent. Dining room can get busy. I wouldn't neccesarily classify it as NY Pizza, it's thin crust but not really NY Pizza. Either way it's good.
(4)Cherie G.
Big Bill's NY Pizza is ah-mazing! A friend recommended it, so we thought we'd give it a shot. Oh. My. Gosh. I'm so glad we did! The people are friendly, the prices are reasonable and the atmosphere is loud. Personally, we like loud, especially since it drowns out our 2 and 6-year-old ; ) We now order take-out pizza every Friday night from there. Yummy!
(5)David W.
Great service the garlic knots were wonderful and the pizza was awesome
(5)P R.
Best in the area, slices as big as your head!
(5)M. Robert S.
Didn't expect to get pizza this good in Denver Metro. I spent a couple years in NYC, and obviously had some great pizza there. Surprisingly this place is pretty comparable to some of the better ones in NYC. Just wish they delivered! Oh well, they are only a couple miles away.
(5)David B.
Best calzone in the area! I have not had the pizza there, but I can confirm that the calzones and appetizers (garlic bread, garlic knots, etc) are phenomenal. Must try for all pizza lovers out there, won't be disappointed . Great for dates, friends and the whole family.
(4)Tony R.
I am on a quest for some good pie in Denver. I am pretty sure Virgilio's is my favorite and the best in town. I heard about Big Bill's NY Pizza. I took a 20 minutes ride to highlands ranch. Pretty cool place with lots of sport stuff of the walls. The first thing I noticed was a conveyor oven? I said no this can't be! The sign says NY Pizza. I have never seen a conveyor in NY except at Dominoes, Pizza Hut etc. I was tainted already, I ordered a slice and some garlic knots. The pizza was not bad except the crust is not the same when cooked on a conveyor oven. The knots were horrible! There should be a law. If you call yourself NY Pizza you cannot have a conveyor oven. Waste of a drive.
(3)Sandra M.
just last night we went to Big bills for gluten free pizza because my daughter is gluten intolerant and half way thru the pizza my daughter said she didnt think it was a gluten pizza and we called the waitress over and she said oh?? did u say gluten free...its the first time this has ever happened ..but my daughter got sick....wake up people gluten intolerance is a medical condition...you should be more careful...and other establishments thry ask is this a medical condition and not just a "diet" thing
(1)Mickey M.
Whenever you go to a place claiming a cuisine from thousands of miles away, you generally have big hopes that fall short. Bills is the exception. Excellent and friendly staff, huge salads, tasty garlic knots. The calzones had a perfect crust and great dipping sauce. I am excited to come back to try the pizza! As someone who was born in New York and lived in Chicago for 8 years, this place 100% gets my stamp of approval!
(5)Brooke B.
I have been celebrating family birthdays at BB for ever! This was our first favorite pizza place in Colorado! Every time we go its always consistent. it seems like during summer they hire local high school or college students I like that a lot. I wish they would have another location, and a bigger one sometimes it to long of a wait to get in, but when your craving it its well worth it. And now that im preggers BB pizza is my #1 craving! we drive from south parker, and will be in very soon! Thank you for a fantastic visit every time!!
(5)Oren S.
I grew up in New York City, eating at some of the best Pizzerias this side of the pond. So I'm always on the hunt for a good NY pizza joint wherever I live. I found a great place while I lived in Texas because it combined the ambiance of a NY pizzeria with a pie you can't get enough of. But the final mix is always that NY attitude that only a tried and true NY'er can provide. (One time we were there with a big party and it was 1 minute to closing time. The owner's brother came over and said "Hey! It's closing time, youz guys gotta go!" That's what I'm talking about.) In my quest for gastronomic perfection, I tend to talk to people around me for recommendations. One of my students (I'm a corporate trainer) told me he was willing to stake his career that Big Bill's was the best NY pizza in town. With that sort of committment, I had no choice but to try it. I went on mother's day, so it's hard to say if it was the holiday or not, but the place was packed. I sat in a booth in the corner, surrounded by NY memorabilia. A NY Pizzeria without signed celebrity photos and Mets/Yankees/Giants/Jets/Rangers/Islanders memorabilia everywhere is not authentic. I ordered the garlic knots, a slice of pepperoni and meatball pizza and a meatball hero. The food came quick and the service was friendly and attentive. The garlic knots we're more ball than knots, I have no idea how they do it but they were perfectly round balls of dough. The parmesan and garlic powder gave the knots a good flavor but didn't stay on the knots well. A rub of olive oil or butter would have probably made it stick better. It came with a marinara dipping sauce which could have used a touch more flavor (some basil and oregano would be nice). With all that said, I liked the knots and would order them again. The pizza would have been good, but unfortunately I ordered the meatball topping. The meatball crumbles were a mushy consistency. They were cooked, but the texture felt raw in my mouth. I took one and placed it between my thumb and forefinger and with the slightest pressure it turned to mush instead of crumbling apart. After a couple bites I couldn't deal and wiped all the meatball off my slice. As a pepperoni only pizza it wasn't bad. Good overall flavor and I would order just pepperoni next time. With the meatball topping experience I was a bit wary to try the hero, but its melted cheese and saucy sauce was beckoning me. At first bite my initial fears were affirmed. But it became so much worse with the sandwich. The mushy texture of the meatball, created obviously by using too much fine breadcrumbs in the meat mixture, gave the feeling of having a mouthful of raw meat. But adding to that experience is the fact that the overhead light in this dimly lit booth contained a pink light bulb. The pink bulb gave the mushy but cooked (I had to take a picture with flash to confirm) meatball a pink tint. So not only did it feel raw, but it looked raw. As a person who rarely is willing to waste protein over a little thing like taste, I tried to soldier on. But after only 3 bites I couldn't do it anymore. My stomach churned with every bite and I felt I might throw up so I stopped. In order to have a pleasurable dining experience, regardless of value or service, the three "T's" MUST be met; Taste, Temperature, and Texture. If any of those is off, the whole experience is ruined. I ended up throwing away 3/4 of a hero. I would give Big Bill's another try, but I would avoid the meatballs and the pink light bulbs. It's just too bad I had to fail that student over this experience.
(2)Brittany N.
I'm quite a fan of these guys. Being from NY, I absolutely love how much they do in remembrance of 9-11. Cannolis are pretty good. Pizza reminds me of being in Little Italy. So far, this is my go to place for pizza. Many thanks to you guys for bringing me a little piece of home.
(5)Steffie J.
The staff has been amazing for over a decade. I've been going here since high school. Best pizza in Colorado! The pastas are good too. But the pizza and the garlic knots are really where it's at here.
(5)Charles C.
Best NY style pizza in CO. Be sure to order the sticks and stones as well since garlic knots are another east coast staple. Staff is super friendly and you will usually see Bill greating patrons.
(5)Laura H.
I've had this place book marked on yelp since we found our place to live just down the street a few months ago. My fav food driven by my fav city - the big apple - how can you go wrong? You can't! We ordered the antipasto salad for two and the small combo pie. Both were amazing! The menu does a nice job of spelling out the number of slices you can look for in each pizza size. Crust is traditional NY style of course and the place is decorated in NY paraphernalia. Service is amazing and the prices are great. This will be our pizza shop in town!
(5)Jessica T.
I've done takeout and eaten in; and this place is always busy! Came here to dine in just before 5pm on a Friday night and by 6pm, this place was PACKED with people waiting inside, outside, and a brisk takeout business too. Parking lot is a nightmare, you've been warned. The pizza is good. I'm no NYC pizza know-it-all, but it comes across as pretty legit. The garlic knots are tasty too! I love that they have their own beer on tap- it's called Fugeddaboudit! Ha!! It's a simple, easy drinking lager that is definitely a step above Bud Light or the like. Definitely family friendly, though a few too many TVs for my dining preference- I prefer to talk to my family rather than watch them zone out. It's obvious that a lot of local families love this place based on how crowded it gets. I'm not really one for waiting to eat dinner so we'll continue to come early to avoid the rush. Service is good, and I love that they seem to employ a lot of hard working teenagers. The restaurant is welcoming and clean. We will be back.
(4)Athenapex C.
Ambience was great with sports memorabilia. Big Bill was present and he has a wall full of photos with him and celebrities. We had a medium combo pizza which was good. The pizza had so much pepperoni that the grease saturated the crust. The toppings were plentiful but that made the center of the pizza too moist and more rubbery unfortunately. The pizza was still soggy the next day which usually pizza firms up when cold. Being used to grimaldis pizza NY style, I couldn't give a 5. I thought it was a solid 3. This isn't your healthy lite mod pizza but the real deal pizza for people who aren't worried about their cholesterol. Also their iced water tasted a little funny and when u ask for leftovers box, they wrap it in foil.
(3)Jessi J.
I can't believe how busy this place is, ALWAYS! That's just proof that their food is delicious. I just stick to the basics, and that is pizza and a side salad, and I'm a happy camper each and every time. That is, if I can find parking :)
(4)Amy N.
Delicious! We had a large meat pie and am order of sticks and stones, and we were not disappointed! This ma & pa restaurant was packed, so I knew it was going to be good. NY style pizza, but not to thin and the perfect amount of sauce, and fresh toppings! Yum!
(5)Charles C.
Really tasty pizza. Nice crust and tender bread on top. Good sauce and ingredients. Salad was big and fresh too. It earns its Yelp review!
(4)Jasmine C.
Great little neighborhood pizza joint. If you're in the mood for a good piece of pizza, some garlic knots, and a beer, I recommend Big Bill's. It is reasonably priced and they have quick service. While the food was good, it wasn't overly memorable, hence the 3 stars.
(3)Kimberly S.
Great pizza, great family restaurant, great tradition, large parking lot that is shared by other businesses in the same complex. Must like garlic to eat here. I have been going to Big Bill's NY Pizza before 2001, so, for quite a long time. The menu is solid - pizzza, calzones, sandwiches, salads, appetizers like garlic knots - which I absolutely love! You can get a whole pie, or by the slice. I was there yesterday, and opted for a thick slice of pizza with sausage and ground beef. Yummy! It really hit the spot. I've had their pasta, whole pizza pies, calzones, sandwiches, salads, etc. I've had just about everything. You can't go wrong with any of it. Interior - comfortable, with plenty of seating, but I'll warn you, Big Bill's NY Pizza is ALWAYS busy! Kudos to Big Bill for running a fabulous establishment, which is spot on, every time! Parking - as I have already said, plenty of parking, but Big Bill's is located in a shopping complex with other restaurants and stores, so parking goes fast, but it's so worth it! Will I be back - you betcha! Thanks Big Bill's NY Pizza! You've just gotta love it! I know I do!
(4)Lance L.
Big Bill's is great! The pizza is terrific. As a tip, I would offer to try the garlic knots. They are always a great addition to the pies.
(5)Rich S.
I live in Alexandria VA. I recommended that my family & I have dinner at Big Bill's while staying in Centennial based on the recommendations on Yelp. All of us were dissppointed in our eating experience. The positives were the service & the texture & taste of the pizza crust. The white pizza had very little flavor & no one like the sauce on the pepperoni pizza. My nephew ordered the lemon chicken which was very mediocre. It was more liked cooked chicken with lemon juice sprinkled over it. Given that the rating was high on both Yelp & Trip Advisor, I felt that Big Bill's would be a memorable dining experience. It was not. If you are looking for great NY tasting pizza do not go to Big Bill's. If you are happy with mediocre pizza, then Big Bill's is your place.
(2)Melissa N.
Little pizza shop with a good New York style pizza. As you walk in the decor includes sports memorabilia on the walls and during lunch and dinner hours a pretty full dining area. We had a garlic knots, a traditional pizza with pepperoni, and a combo calzone. The knots were alright, as indicated by another person, they are more like round dough balls and did not seem cooked the whole way through (they were doughy in the middle and barely warm). The dipping sauce was really flavorful thought! On the pizza, the toppings were plentiful and good quality but the pizza was just alright. The calzone was also not fully cooked. We did go in on a Thursday evening and the place was pretty busy, just about every table was full. The service was alright, after we sat down it took a while before someone realized that we had not been helped (and they asked if we had been helped yet). The food came out really fast after we ordered and the waiter that ended up helping us recommended getting a large pizza instead of a medium for just fifty cents more, so we did that. I bet if our order were cooked well and the service better I would be giving this place a better review, unfortunately execution of the experience was just lacking for me. I am going to give this place another try in the future because of the amazing reviews by others, but for this particular visit, it's just a solid 3 for me.
(3)John C.
I'm born and raised in Kansas. So good pizza to me was Pizza Hut. Over the years I've become a NY style pizza guy. I just don't like thick crust pizza. This pizza is the best I've had. Nice chew on the crust but not to much. Toppings always fresh. After finding this place, I don't even try other pizza in the area.
(5)Krystal M.
Great pizza, fun atmosphere for families. The garlic knots are a great way to hold you over while waiting for your pizza to cook. We usually split a pizza and each get a salad (which comes with a garlic knot!). You can also get pizza by the slice which is nice for lunch. The parking lot can get super packed, since it's also shared with a popular Mexican food restaurant and gymnastics place, so it's best to come early for lunch or dinner if possible.
(5)Trevor W.
This IS the best NY pizza in Colorado and it is the REAL DEAL. Is the ambience nice? Yeah. Is the service great? Sure is. Are the knots tasty? Oh yeah. Now. Let's talk about the pizza. It's got the thin stretch but the tasty airy chew. Layered on top is a tangy but sweet, perfectly herbed, bright red tomato sauce. And on top is ooey gooey full fat cheese. Any toppings you want on the pie are primo. Now I'm not from the east coast, but I am a pizza fanatic who's visited the east coast and I can say that this is as good as it gets when it comes to NY pizza in Colorado.
(5)Jessica C.
I brought my picky father here and he loved it. The whole family loved it! And I'm already craving the cheesy garlic bread again. We will return.
(5)Michael P.
Hands down the best NY style pizza in Denver, and a great service staff. This little gem off of Holly and County Line does Italian food in the best possible way. Pasta and salad would be a good enough reason to come out, but come on...the pizza does remind you of being in a true NY pizzeria. Many toppings and cook to the edge of burnt, but crispy. Just remember to fold up your pizza to look like a New Yorker.
(5)Sara G.
I cannot say enough positive things about this place! Most of our "Denver Italian" experiences have been disappointing, at best. This place was a breath of fresh air (filled with incredible scents, I might add!) Went with a group, where everyone ordered different dishes so we could sample a variety of things, and every single bite topped the last. The atmosphere was like a portal into a New York Italian joint, complete with your fill of sports memorabilia and large families sharing dishes. It made me want to go home and book a trip to the east coast. Last, but certainly not least, was the service. Mindy gave us 5 star service. She made us feel like we were in her home, not a restaurant. Just lovely! We will be sending our friends here, and returning for sure!
(5)Brett S.
Sometimes you want a fancy gourmet pizza. Sometimes you just want whatever delivery place is open. And sometimes you just want a greasy slice of Big Bill's NY style pizza. This place has no pretensions about what it is - a classic family eatery that offers standard "American" Italian fare like pizza, spaghetti, and calzones at good quality and prices. It may not be great material for a first date, but it's an awesome place to grab a slice and hang out with friends. Like many others have said, you would be a damned fool not to order the garlic knots. They are always fresh, incredibly delicious, and an excellent start to any meal, The salads are pretty decent and again what you'd expect from a family-style eatery like this - few frills but plenty of ingredients, all fresh. They also put the dressing in a little cup on the side by default, which earns huge points from a I'd-prefer-to-not-have-to-find-a-lifeguard-to-Âsave-my-salad-from-drowning guy like me. Everything else I've had here is just plain solid; not exceptional or otherworldly, but reliable, filling and delicious. The service also earns points for courtesy and punctuality. They might be staffed by a lot of teenagers, but they always cultivate a friendly lot. So there you have it! Big Bill's is a neighborhood institution that's been around as long as I can remember, and really, I can't see it going anywhere any time soon.
(4)Steven S.
First time here. Never been to NY so can't comment on authenticity. Having said that, this is some of, if not the best pizza I've had in Colorado. Good size, price and excellent flavor. Ordered the Big Paulie and the meats were very flavorful, especially the sausage. Crust is crispy but not too hard. Sauce is mild and quite good. I recommend this place.
(5)Chuck P.
I'm hooked on the service as much as the food. Great food, big portions and it's priced right. They make you feel like you're the only customer. Real NY Italian family restaurant! Tip well because they deserve it and it's inexpensive. Go Yankees!
(5)Jenny C.
This place is packed on a Friday night! Friendly staff, and the food is awesome. I had spaghetti with meatball which I never ordered when I go out but it is exactly what I wanted tonight and fulfills my cravings. My hubby ordered calzone and he said it's the best he ever had. So full, large portions. Overall, busy and the wait on food is about 40 mins on a Friday evening. Will be coming back for more!
(4)Drew M.
Great pizza and service!! Order the meat pizza and also the combination pizza, both were excellent!
(5)Sean V.
I originally from and grew up in the Binghamton, NY area which is no stranger to excellent pizza -- Nirchi's, Rossi's, Jim Roma's, Brozzetti's, Consul's, Cortese, many others.....and I have to say Big Bill's NY Pizza is as good as it gets for pizza in Colorado. Virgilio's is thinner and a close second to Big Bill's in my book. Cozy restaurant in the middle of a strip mall may not seem ideal, but it works. I have had their spaghetti and meatballs, ravioli's, lasagna, garlic knots and all are very, very good. My typical order is a pepperoni, sausage and mushroom pie -- can't go wrong with that!
(4)Blue S.
My husband and I are both from the Northeast, and I grew up going to Italian restaurants where the family who owned the place actually spoke Italian. So I'm a bit picky. Big Bill's pizza is quite good. We've had take out often enough to see that sometimes the quality varies, but more often than not the pizza is good. This is more of a sandwich and pizza joint. My husband likes the meatballs. I tried the antipasto and had a good laugh - that ain't no antipasto. haha It was iceberg lettuce with a few sliced black olives, two pieces of provolone, and two pieces of salami. And the "house" dressing was something from a bottle. But, I can forgive this trespass as, again, it's just a sandwich and pizza joint.
(4)Happy The Clown P.
Wow just found this place on yelp. Extremely friendly and a positive can do type of waitress hospitality. There were only three of us two adults and one child and they allowed us to do three quarters of the pizza pepperoni the other quarter cheese for my son that was phenomenal and we both said we've never seen that done before. I got ready to order the garlic knots and sauce and she said is this your first time we said yes and they brought us a complementary basket and it was amazing super salty and garlicky perfect. The pizza came out relatively quick and the crust was cooked perfectly crispy but not burned and the cheese and sauce was just totally awesome. See why they are 4.7 stars. We say 5 star+ and can't wait to come back!
(5)Michelle M.
The service here is outstanding! I took my 2 boys for dinner recently on a day my husband had to work late. One of the kids knocked over his water glass and 2 servers were at the table in a flash to clean up the mess. They even brought us a new batch of garlic knots even though we had almost finished them before the water spill ruined them. Great pizza too. I tipped handsomely for the awesome service and we will definitely be back!
(5)Josh K.
This place has gotten great reviews for quality New York style pizza, so my wife and I decided to give it a shot. Though I dont really have anything awful to say, I dont have anything great to say about it either. The garlic knots were above average, the bread sticks sucked. The house salad was twice as large as it needed to be. No one really cares about that though do they, its all about the pizza. And unfortunately the pizza was not all that. The crust was below average. The sauce and cheese were more scarce than I would have expected. The pepperoni was pretty flavorless and not the best quality at all. The only thing that made me give this place a third star was that the sausage was delicious. Maybe the best sausage Ive had on a pizza. I actually did not finish the pizza, but I ate all the sausage off of all the remaining pizza. I probably wont be going back to this place, unless its to get a bowl of sausage.
(3)Dan M.
We just moved to the area and have been searching for a great pizza joint and Big Bills is the best that we have had for sure. Originally from the East Coast, I tend to have high standards for pizza and this place does a pretty good job meeting those. I would love to give 5 stars, but I can't solely due to its location. There is no delivery, so pickup is a NIGHTMARE due to the shopping center parking lot. We have skipped ordering from here just for that reason.
(4)Mike C.
Great NY pizza! We moved here from the East Coast a little over a year ago, I asked around as to where we could get real "NY Pizza". Four different people told me Bg Bill's was the place. They were not mistaken. Very good pizza and good service to boot! And Big Bill himself is a very likable and outgoing proprietor!
(5)Jennifer B.
We were looking some down home good East Coast pizza and ended up here. This is a family pizza destination, lots of families with kids enjoying a family night out on the town. It reminds me of going out for dinner with my family back in the day, family night. The aroma here is down home greasy goodness - intoxicating I tell you. We were in the mood for some garlic knots and no lie they were out in order 30 seconds fresh from the fryer just how it should be. We inhaled them one by one in ecstasy. Next was splitting a basic chopped salad. It's a pizza joint so I didn't expect much as far as a salad was concerned, my opinion is it was adequate, better with some honey mustard in my opinion. Pizza was next and we opted for the Combination with pizza with no mushrooms (my kryptonite). It arrived piping hot, grease laden, with toppings galore. Divine East coast style pizza done right. I was very pleased. One note, I thought it was a bit more grease than I normally prefer on my pizza but a napkin dab corrects that in a jiffy. If you're craving solid East coast style pizza this is your joint. If you have a gaggle of kids and want good food on the cheap this is also the place for you. Have fun and make sure you order the garlic knots.
(4)Chris H.
How can you not like Big Bill's? I have eaten here several times and to the best of my knowledge it is the best pizza in the south suburbs. Each time I have gotten the same thing...pepperoni pizza with extra cheese...and each time it has been great. The atmosphere is nothing to right home about...a basic divey pizza restaurant, but the service and the food are both great.
(4)Nick Z.
Best pizza and best garlic knots in Denver area. Nothing compares and always great service.
(5)Dan N.
Big Bill's NY Pizza: My sister from Long Island stated, "This doesn't look like NY Pizza." To which our server replied, without missing a beat, "You must be from Upstate NY!" I hosted my son's 12 birthday celebration at Big Bill's, bringing my NY & Colorado contingents to partake in 'za, garlic knots, etc. Three pies, one with a Gluten Free crust, were had by our group of nine. All were delicious: White Margherita (GF,) White with sausage, and Red with Pepperoni. I did not try the GF model, but the consensus was delicious, with a bit too much cheese. I really liked the crust on the traditional pies, and the ingredients were fresh and tasty. Going back to the recent greasy or not conversation, these were not greasy, but were still delicious. Accommodating our large group, and serving our Carvel Ice Cream cake were done with ease. Yup, Big Bill's NY Pizza satisfied!
(4)Jill W.
We ordered takeout after several recommendations from neighbors and friends. The pizza was DELICIOUS! The toppings were great and fresh while the sauce ward hearty. The crust was thick and soft! We also got baked rigatoni and salads. Everything was great and for a decent price. We will definitely be back!
(5)Charmaine K.
I know I'm just beating a dead horse here, but this place is legit! My bf and I went there for dinner after shopping at Park Meadows one day, after finding great Yelp reviews. I see NY Pizza, and immediately I'm reminiscing the NY pizza I had in upstate NY. I loved it immediately upon walking in. It's clean, friendly, spacious... just all together feel good place. We took a seat in the back room, which made me a little worried since back room = worse service. Clearly I was worried for nothing. Service was great, with bus boy and waitress stopping by multiple times during our meal. There are a couple of TV's throughout the place, I can see how it'd be a great place to have a meal and watch some sports. My bf was kinda upset I picked a pizza place for dinner originally since he didn't feel like getting too much carbs that day (I know, he's pretty high maintenance... sigh~) so I suggested to him on our way there for him to get a salad. What did he get after looking at the menu? A calzone. Yeah, I thought so. On top of that, we had garlic knots and a slice of cheese and mushroom pizza as appetizer. I ordered the chicken scampi for dinner and my bf had his veggie calzone. The knots came very quickly. The flavor and size was good but it's a little more dense than I expected / would've liked (hence the 1 star off). After a little of a wait, our pizza came. The waitress was super thoughtful and actually split the slice for us in the kitchen. The pizza was SO good! Not too soggy but enough sauce, thin and crispy bottom but doesn't tear up your mouth, awesome crust, generous with the cheese and mushroom but not so much that the slice would topple over. At this point, I'm already waiting for the next time I come back to order just pizza instead of pasta. Shortly after, the entree came. I mean, they charge like $10 for the chicken scampi, but man, they gave you so much chicken meat! The chicken and mushroom in scampi sauce came in it's own bowl, with a small side of spaghetti with red sauce on the side, and a huge seasoned breadstick. The flavor of the chicken was good, although at this point I'm pretty red-sauced out so I wish I would've known and can ask for just pasta without the sauce. Regardless I had the spaghetti with the chicken and they were pretty damn good. I was only able to eat about a 1/3 of them, I'm taking the rest home and making more pasta for it later. For a meal for both of us, with enough leftover for both of our lunches the next day, the tab was extremely reasonable. I wish it's a little closer to where I live but I'll be more than willing to make the trip down to Big Bill's just to have their food any day.
(4)Scott S.
If you want NYC style pizza, this is the closest thing to the real thing that you are going to get! Greasy and good!
(4)J S.
My family and I have been here a few times with friends, they have really tasty pizza and great service. We really like it and will be back!
(4)Gloria R.
Not kids friendly. My 2 year old was reprimanded by an older waitress for taping the bottom part of the bench he was sitting on. He wasn't being loud and I had already told him to stop, but he is 2 and it takes longer for me to ask him to stop than for him to forget. After asking me how my meal was she turned to my son and in a condescending manner told him to stop being loud. The kids next to us were older and their voices carried a lot more than the noise my son was making. She gave me a weak apology and took the opportunity to excuse her behavior by saying she thought she was being kind. Based on previous reviews it seems like I just got a bad waitress, but I'm not going back here
(1)Lauren S.
Holy delicious!!! Some of the best piZza I've ever had, try the gluten free crust too. Great kids atmosphere
(5)Allie H.
We took the 30 min drive from Reunion to try out this place with the kids. Super quick friendly staff was a huge plus. While the pizza was good, I wouldn't say it was the best pizza we've had. The crust (which is my fav part) was awesome, very soft and flavorful. I don't think we'll make the drive again just to eat here, but if we happen to be in the area we'd stop in.
(4)Mark H.
Well done basic old school pizza and Italian food restaurant. Went with my wife and two kids at 6:15 on a Wednesday. No wait for a table. Parking near the restaurant was tough but it's a huge lot so if you just go towards the other side and walk two minutes, parking is fine. The house branded draft beer was good, plentiful and basic- nothing special. Beer and wine only bar. Daughter had her first Yoo-hoo drink. The pizza was large, cheap and good in an old school sort of way. Canned pineapple here but most of the other ingredients were fresh. Service was brisk- like 45 seconds from ordering a beverage to receiving it brisk. Lots of New York City decor to look at. Lots of TV's. Lots of kids. Lots of families. Busy place. The best part was the bill which was about half that of the "more adult" gourmet pizza places. 45 minutes from enter to exit. No raves- no complaints. Good for families looking for good food at a good value.
(4)Brian O.
WOW This place is AMAZING! Great Wing and superb pizza. Big Bills voice fills the restaurant as he goes from table to table greeting his regulars and welcoming the new comers. Great staff, Great food, great atmosphere! Thanks Bill
(5)Taylor R.
This was some amazing pizza! Popped in to pick it up and they were so packed! But everyone had smiles on their faces! They even tossed in a free order of garlic knots for being a new customer!!! Will Def be back!!!
(5)Derek C.
Sometimes I leave Big Bill's feeling like I just had a great pie, other times I leave wondering why I would want to come back. For some reason the pizzas seem to be wildly inconsistent on all components of a pizza. I typically order the same basic pizza (sausage and pepperoni) when I go here, yet every visit results in a different type of pizza. Sometimes the pizza is flooded with toppings (Great!), sometimes it seems like I was given a cheese pizza by mistake. Most of the time the crust is soggy, but sometimes it is burnt and crispy. The one thing that is consistent about Big Bill's is that no matter how your pizza turns out, it will at least taste decent. The garlic knots are also worth a try, but like the pizzas, some days they are better than others. This place gets very crowded and does great business on pretty much every day of the week. I don't know if that speaks more the the fact that the food in Colorado is so bad, or that Colorado natives really just don't know what good food is..
(3)Danielle D.
We waited 10 minutes to sit down without a wave or "hold on a second". They went to seat us at a table where the table next to us had a baby carrier on a chair at our table. We asked to sit somewhere else, the young guy said they save certain tables for other parties so we walked right out. Our party of 6 went to Marcos Pizza.
(1)Eric M.
Excellent pizza. One of, if not the best NY style pizza in town. 4.5 out of 5. We even saw Big Bill himself as we were paying the bill. Only complaint is lack of parking. We had to park way on the other side of the strip mall.
(4)Kyle L.
This is a fun place to go and sometimes hard to get into for dinner. I have ordered take out many times and have waited along time to write a review. This is a place that is almost literally in my back yard and I so wanted to love the pizza! I have either eaten in or taken out pizza no less than 11 times. The pizza does not taste bad but there are some problems. The pizza is expensive for what you get, I ordered a large bacon and black olive pizza what I received was a large pizza with seven prices of bacon and 11 black olives and very little sauce for $22. I do like the chopped salads but for $5 you get a cup and a half of chopped lettuce. Bill and the staff are nice but the food is very average!!!!!!
(3)Melissa R.
I love big bill's new York style pizza! It's definitely worth trying if you love pizza like I do! My brother loves this place and that's how I found them. And they are right by Los dos potrillos Mexican restaurant. They are always busy so they must be good to many! Give them a try I don't think you will be disappointed at all!
(5)David Q.
Meh...not a fan of the overly acidic tomatoes & peppers in the combo-calzone delivered to my table. But if you are looking for a place that you can bring your toddlers along with you...you will have lots of company for your preschoolers.
(2)Ron B.
NY Pizza? LOL... Forget about it! This pizza is NOT NY pizza, nor is the Jersey Shore wanna be's that work here. Hint... Go somewhere else.
(2)Sean J.
Bada bing, bada Bills! While in Colorado on business we were jonesing for pizza and I fired up my Yelp app. They have great reviews and my fellow Yelpers speak the flat footed truth. This place is old school awesome. It was packed on a Wednesday night because they have great pizza and great service. The only reason I couldn't go 5 stars on this was the breadsticks. They were not good... Steer clear of those and you will love Big Bills. We even saw Bill himself walking the room and checking with patrons. I will be back!
(4)Erik K.
Pizza was outstanding. The garlic knots were delicious. Place is always busy so plan ahead. We usually do carry out. Interesting tho to see all the famous people who have been to Bills. By far our favorite pizza joint in Denver.
(5)Ricky G.
I have eaten in and taken out from Big Bill's on a number of occasions. I usually have no complaint about their pizza. Its not the best, its not the worst either. Hailing from Philadelphia and taking many, many trips to the Big Apple, I can certainly say I miss the East Coast. When it comes to Italian food, the East Coast is the mecca. Bar none. Big Bill's can certainly take a lesson in preparing Italian food dishes. For instance, the chicken parmesean entree is bizzare. Its not breaded. Its not in cutlet form., its sliced. Huh? I had the lasagna the other day, and I was not impressed. It was very cheesy to boot. Aside from the food issues, I have a major dislike for the shopping center. It is in need of a complete makeover. Parking is terrible all day long. Finding a parking spot during rush hour will make you think twice about dining at Big Bill's.
(2)Christine A.
With the hype surrounding this place, I was ready to be blown away. The fam decided on wings and a combo pizza to go. The wings seemed sweeter than most pizzeria wings (the bf reminded me that it's the pizza I needed to focus on). After tasting the pizza, I was impressed with only a couple of things. My top Yums about it? The crust/dough was delicious and cooked wonderfully. The amount of toppings on the combo were pretty impressive. And the pieces of sausage on the pie were great. Downside? The onions were burnt and I could have used a bit more sauce (sauce was tangy and tasted fresh). All in all, I would definitely eat here again! Will need to try their sammichs soon :-)
(3)Bill M.
If you've had legit NY style pizza don't get the pepperoni mushroom pie. Ordered a large for pickup and it wasn't anything special, especially for the cost. Maybe dining in or another pizza is better. Imagine the majority of 4 or 5 stars are relating this pizza to other Denver pizza places, which is still generous.
(2)Jeff S.
We've ordered the pizza here for pick up before, and Saturday afternoon we decided to come in for lunch. First thing I noticed were the large amount of children. Major drawback. Having never been inside before I didn't know that this is kind of a family spot. I was led to a two top that sat right in the middle of tables full of kids, I politely asked to sit away from the hostess looked at me like I was an alien. The service was pretty quick, we ordered their meat specialty pizza, it was fine but it didn't really stand out as anything particularly special. The only draft they had was their own brew, which we both tried. Unfortunately, it was just a standard American type of beer, akin to Miller or Coors, and not my taste at all. They also don't deliver. To be honest, this place didn't really impress me. I don't mark them down because there were kids, that's not on the restaurant at all. The service was good. However, when 2 guys walk in and one half of the place is packed with them, and the other half has one table, the hostess should know to seat them away, or at least not roll her eyes because they may not want sit amongst them. That, plus the absence of any tap beers are the deductions for me. I really don't think I'd come back, there's a possibility I would order if they delivered, but overall the pizza doesn't really stand out over any others.
(2)Amanda E.
Just simply the world's best pizza. Order the garlic knots and Sicilian pizza and you will have no regrets outside of overeating. Our family has been going here for years and the staff treats us like celebs. Really nothing better than good food and good company. [sidenote: just like any pizza place on a Friday, expect a wait]
(5)Kristen N.
Ok, so this pizza is pretty dang good. I lived in NYC for a while and nothing will ever top some of the slices I had there, but this place definitely did a valiant job trying to fulfill a craving that me and my dining buddies were having. Got there around 7 on a Saturday. Bit of a wait, quoted about 20 mins, but were sat in about 15. However, the older woman working as a hostess snapped at us for not listening for our name. Meh. Just get me some pizza. We started with the garlic knots. Amazing. They were so good that we had to get another whole order for the three of us. And by the time the pizza arrived, they were all gone. The red sauce that they serve with them is tasty, tasty! We got a pizza, half cheese, half pep and jalapeño. They don't skimp ya on the jalapeño and I definitely felt it later on in the evening. But it burns so good. :) We had a few slices leftover and *someone* forgot to grab them. Total bummer. Pretty reasonable for a few beers each, two orders of knots and a pizza. I'll be back for sure and my dining buddies, who live a whole lot closer, were talking about how they probably won't be able to get pizza from anywhere else from here on out.
(4)Heather W.
My kids and I LOVE the cheese pizza! We won't go any place else for pizza. Pepperoni wasn't bad but cheese is the way to go.
(4)Joanna E.
Stumbled upon this place tonight with our family. We loved it and will likely be back. We shared an order of garlic knots, they were great! And then had a large NY style pizza - 1/2 cheese and 1/2 pepperoni and sausage. The flavor was amazing! Our only complaint was that it was a bit greasier than we'd like. We finished it off with a slice of NY cheesecake for dessert to share. It wasn't quite as smooth as we like, but was still a nice end to the meal. We enjoyed meeting Big Bill as he strolled around the restaurant. :) the service was a bit slow after we ordered, especially while we waited for our check, but it seemed like it was just getting super busy. Nothing to really complain about after yummy food like that.
(4)Saz D.
aaaa super delicious local pizza! We had the boss hog, garlic knots, and the meat pie. The owner was super nice and kind, as well as the staff! Recommended for anyone that loves pizza :9
(5)Chase D.
I have been to this place at least 4 more times since I first had it. You know why? It has to be one of the best pizza restaurants I have ever been to. You can't go wrong with big bills. First of all, the pizza is super fresh and hot, it tastes like the name says, New York style pizza. But better,. They have a wide variety of sides/meals, including very fresh garlic knots, which I am not a big garlic knot person, but man are these awesome. Salad, Pasta, and more. Staff is super friendly. Overall this might be the best pizza you can get in Colorado
(5)Hazem M.
Try their vegetarian pizza and substitute the mushrooms for jalapeños it's the best pizza I have ever had at a restaurant!!!
(5)Steven C.
Even thought this place is way out of my way, its always a delight when I can stop by for a lunch. The staff is always friendly, food comes out in reasonable time, and the food is great. Its definetely NY style pizza they are pumping out. Im a sucker for there heros and anything with lots of cheese and tomatoe sauces.. Hooray for the big Bill!
(4)Liz C.
I have been coming here since I was a kid. The pizza is amazing to me. Their garlic knots are to die for. My boyfriend recently moved here from Oklahoma and is very picky about his pizza. He has tried all the chains and then some since we moved here. This is his favorite place as well. BEST PIZZA IN TOWN!!
(5)Ryan C.
Always awesome and quick. Get the Victor for a great change of pace.
(5)Rich H.
Awesome NY style hand tossed pizza in the Denver area. My favorite, right up their with Beau Jo's. Plenty of toppings, cold beer, and the garlic knots are very tasty. Had for dinner, then take out the next day for lunch!
(5)Shannon D.
The best NY style pizza in Colorado!
(5)Brian S.
Bill and his staff were super accommodating for our lunch meeting. There are not many places that serve gluten free pizza, let alone make it taste good. Big Bill's accomplished this. The birthday cake was a very nice touch. What an amazing spot for an otherwise hole-in-the-wall!
(5)Jese S.
I grew up in a place that your pizza came with grease on the top, flour on the bottom. If you know what I mean by this you get bonus points. Dale recently told me I am what's called a Pizza Purist. My opinion of it is, if the pizza isn't good, no amount of toppings will make it better. So when I try a new pizza place I always order just cheese. Big Bills to me is that good that I still order just cheese. Yes, they have all sorts of things you can add but it's good enough to stand on it's own. Also a nice little treat for this east coast girl is they ship in Drakes Cake's. Yes, that's right.. those lovely little treats we grew up with back east. Funny Bones, Coffee Cakes, Yodles and a few others. It's convenient to my office and my neighbor occasionally have me bring a pie home for him. Stop by and get a slice!
(4)Melissa A.
Great pizza! Large portions. Tastes great several days later.
(5)Michael I.
I was chatting with another passenger on an airplane a few weeks ago, and it turned out that she, like my wife, had to eat gluten-free. We started comparing notes about restaurants that are good for gluten-free eating, and she mentioned that Big Bill's has good gluten-free pizza. We finally tried it out this past weekend, and it was pretty good. We think that the gluten-free pizza from Garlic Jim's is better, but BIg Bill's is solid, too.
(4)R C.
Wife and I met a couple of friends here that we had not seen in a while since we moved to Castle Rock. Service was so/so but the pizza we ordered was perfect - really. We are a little picky about our orders and they hit it out of the park.
(5)Joe Y.
Had the garlic knots but it wasn't as good as the garlic knots from "The Garlic Knot" franchise. The pizza was better and they raise money for charities every year on 9/11 so this a great local family business.
(4)Michael K.
One of the best Pizza places in South Denver. I'm not an expert when it comes to NY pizza, but after eating here, I can't imagine much better.
(5)Molly M.
Anthony's has been losing its edge lately and this place consistently does the NY pizza thing better. Excellent crust, perfect amount of toppings. Great service too!
(5)Sara B.
Pretty tasty pizza. We eat pizza all over the place and had low expectations. The pizza exceeded our expectations enough for a second visit. The sausage here is super spicy and makes it even more yummy.
(4)Sean A.
This place is amazing! Awesome interior. Great history. Delicious pizza! The dining room isn't anything fancy, but the pizza is authentic. The pictures inside the restaurant was fun to look at. I love how involved in the community the owner is.
(5)Lucas B.
There's a reason there are so many good reviews. This place serves delicious pie.
(5)Gil S.
Always full and always fresh. sometimes the wait is long but most times it is manageable. pizza is fresh and tasty very kid friendly place, we come here a lot with the kids and we always enjoy. service is good and often you can meet Big Bill in person
(5)Jessica J.
Oh Big Bill you have my heart!!! I have hit this place with my husband several times. It is always bustling. The pizza is awesome and the garlic knots absolutely melt in your mouth! Yesterday we headed over for a little Christmas Eve lunch and branched out and had the calzone (Pepperoni, Sausage with their Cheese Blend) and OMG it was sooooo amazing and rich and delicious I couldn't get enough! Might be my new favorite thing here. Big Bills will satisfy your pizza cravings. It is just damn good food!
(5)Jackie N.
I came here with family two weeks ago and enjoyed our visit. Our pizza was delicious but the garlic knots were tiny! Kind of surprising since most orders come by the dozen, here they don't and they are definitely smaller than comparable places like the Garlic Knot. Lots of staff but had some problems with getting refills and ordering. Some negatives: no serving utensil or slicer- just strange. Parking is horrible.
(4)Courtney S.
I've never had better ny style pizza in my life! We get this at least once a month. My family has been going here for 15 years now. Staff is friendly, prices are great, best ranch in town :), and they do amazing philanthropic work! I give gift cards here for presents, and we've had our kids sports parties here.
(5)Aaron R.
As a New Yorker, this place gets my vote. Real Sicilian pizza by the slice and a connoli, fagedaboutit. They also do free pies (pizza) on 9/11 and donations go to victims of 9/11, that is heart and a business to stand behind.
(5)Rick D.
Best NY pizza in Denver. Garlic knots are a must. Bill Ficke is a long time basketball man here and always delivers the goods. I take pies weekly to the office to thank the hard work our employees do.
(5)Chris H.
$5 for 2 slices of cheese pizza and it was seriously some of the best I've ever had. I thought cheese pizza was pretty much the same everywhere but good lord. I'll come back and try this place again when I want something a little more complex.
(5)Gary F.
I finally got 2 of my coworkers to go to Big Bill's NY Pizza for lunch today and we were all blown away by the pizza and service. I grew up on the East Coast in New York so trust me when I say, I don't take Pizza lightly. We ordered a large Meatball pizza and it was to die for!! In addition, the service was beyond amazing. Our cups were always filled and our server was beyond friendly. My buddy got eggplant on a quarter of the pizza and we were originally upset as we were fearful it would contaminate our meatball. When it arrived, we were so jealous cause the combination of meatball and eggplant were deadly and I picked a few stray pieces from his side. If you are pizza aficionados, and truly are looking for NY style pizza done right, than look no further. We will be back with more coworkers next time for sure.
(5)T S.
Great atmosphere. Great pizza. Wait staff was amazing. Never had less than half a glass of my drink at any time. Clean and friendly restaurant. Will definitely be back.
(5)Christina W.
I wanted to love this place! But I can't and here's why. I ordered a pie take out, and literally as soon as I was in my car and the pie was tilted a TINY bit, ALL the topppings slid off along with the grease onto my car seat. Like I'm talking a 10 degree angle of the seat itself, not tipping the pizza on its side or anything. So my car smells like pizza grease for weeks, I had to clean it about 5 times, and the pizza...just ok, we didn't love it. The service was AMAZE, so for that, I will give it stars, but a tiny slope should not make ALL your toppings fall off. So runny, so sloshy, no bueno. Maybe we will try again in the future and if that has changed, I will update this review.
(3)Nick G.
BEST PIZZA IN DENVER. Everything on the menu is delicious and reasonably priced. Calzones, Pizza and Big Bills Balls (Garlic Knots) are my personal favorites. Really nice, clean and very friendly environment. Lunch Special ($8) = 2 slices of cheese pizza + Big Bills Balls
(5)Whitney M.
This place is awesome if you're looking for NY Style pizza! We typically get a big green pepper, mushroom and sausage (which the sausage is to die for!) pizza and an order of sticks and stones (bread sticks and their awesome garlic knots) and we're always satisfied! I'm also a huge fan of their Italian sandwich and their antipasta salad for lunch, or even if you're looking for something other than pizza to eat. You really can't go wrong here! The staff is always nice and the kids they hire here are good kids. Bill is a great guy and its always wonderful to see Betsy! This has been our go-to pizza place for years and I don't see that changing anytime soon!
(5)Marjorie K.
Big Bill's Big Disappointment, Big Irritation, first and LAST visit. At 9:03 PM, yes this is relevant, my husband placed a carry out order. The woman on the phone didn't bother to mention that they closed at 9 on Saturday nights. I was there within 10 minutes. By the time I got there the door was locked, so I was knocking for about 20 minutes while the staff happily walked by ignoring the woman knocking on their windows and their door trying to pick up a carry out order. Now, you may ask, why didn't she call? My phone doesn't always work and it took a full 20 minutes to load the phone number which was NOT posted anywhere on the building itself. I guess they had their Saturday evening fun making asses out of potential new customers. When the number finally loaded and I called, I was beyond irritated. The Manager was apologetic, but didn't even bother to offer a discount. By the time I finally got the pizza home it was Luke Warm at best and the crust was soggy. We were committed to trying this place after rave reviews from my Husband's co-workers and yelp seemed to agree. We did not know the hours and for someone to take an after hours carry out order, have someone drive from exit 201 on 25S, just to be this rude, they should have had Orgasmic Pizza. It was blah at best. Big Bills has Big Balls, but doesn't deliver. I am sure there are a thousand Pizza places in Denver. No need to make the same mistake twice.
(1)Allie G.
Being from NY I love Big Bills! Large pie and garlic knots and for dessert, a box of Devil Dogs!! The best NY pizza in Denver. Now all I need to do is find a true NY hot dog!!!!
(5)Nicole J.
I just don't get it. This place is always so crowded so I was expecting big things. Yeah,not so much. I mean the pizza is ok, nothing special. The staff could care less about you and you are stuffed into tiny crowded tables. It doesn't impress me much.
(2)Louis V D.
Amazing, cheap pizza slices with fresh, healthy ingredients. While I think of NY pizza as much greasier and with thinner crust than even the thin crust here, I still loved it for what it was--and didn't ruin my diet! Also do yourself a favor and order the garlic knots. You won't be sorry. Got a salad, garlic knots, two drinks and two slices for $20, perfect.
(5)J F.
It's not NYC pizza!! You know how you try to make pizza at home but never comes out tasting like real pizza??? Well, welcome to Big Bills. I just moved to Colorado from NYC and I know NYC pizza. It's my favorite food. Big Bills has no flavor. The sauce is tasteless. The dough is garbage. They do have some decent memorabilia which is why I even gave it a star. Want my advise???? Anthony's pizza off of arapahoe is by far the best pizza I have had since moving here.
(1)Will A.
Great garlic knots and nice cheap pizza by the slice!
(5)Andrew W.
3 stars for everything but the sausage. I've been looking for spicy sausage forever and boy do they have it! Only other plus here is it's about the only place open after 9p in this area. We've always taken to go but the inside looks like a fun atmosphere with the whole Long Island/NYC thing going on.
(4)Shane M.
When I lived in Capitol Hill I thought no one could replace Nicolo's Pizza for me. Then when I moved to Congress Park and thought no one could replace Enzo's (I do still miss them). But now that we're in the 'burbs, Big Bill's is place! Our typical fave is the Combo Sicilian which I think might clock in at five* pounds of pizza pie goodness. They have a great NY vibe going on which if you're not prepared for it, might throw off the more delicate guests, but it's great! You get the sense that everyone there loves what they do and they do it well. The only knock I have is that they are typically batsh*t crazy busy. You need to be prepared and plan for that. Have your act together on a Friday night and order early. Parking is really tough and if you're picking up you have to run a subway car gauntlet of parents, little leaguers and gymnastic pixies all waiting to be seated. But hey, it beats the ragu out of a crappy place that's never busy right? *Ok, actually weighed one. SIX pounds.
(4)Nate B.
I've had Rays, Gino's, Gramaldi's, and this pizza is legit NY style. The sticks and stones will massage your taste buds for a truly heavenly slice. Their salads are well made with very fresh arrangements. Bill, you've outdone yourself and exceeded al expectations.
(4)Andrea K.
Wow- this place was crazy busy. We'd been meaning to drop on in here since I'd read the great reviews and well- we love pizza. We ordered a large pizza for take out and went halvsies. Mine with mushrooms, tomatoes, and jalapenos and just mushrooms and pepperoni for the Mr. We didn't have to wait long for our order and it smelled marvelous! But in the end, I was pretty underwelmed. A bit too greasy for my tastes and not enough sauce for me. I guess this could be pretty authentic NY pizza- but I am not from NY and not an expert in such a regional arena. I can see how a slice of this pizza though would fulfill some carnal craving late at night- but they're in the 'burbs and I don't think open that late.
(3)Steve M.
Good pizza, great Garlic knots! Avoid weekend dinner hours unless you enjoy a crowded wait
(4)Kurt A.
Since I was diagnosed with celiac disease in January we have been wanting to try Big Bill's to see if a gluten free pizza crust was even possible. Attempts at home were utter failures with the consistency of sawdust. Bill's crust (which they admit they get from another business, not home made). This crust is indistinguishable from what I remember of pizza crust. All of their pastas are GF too. I'm curious about those since the ones available at grocery stores disintegrate when cooked. The staff was also the most knowledgeable I have found about gluten intolerance. I ordered the meat pizza and the waitress reminded me that the meatballs on it have bread crumbs. I would not have thought of that. So we substituted more pepperoni for the meatballs. Thanks Laura! They carry one brand of GF beer, New Planet. When I turned down the NP because it was an ale and I prefer lagers, the manager asked for my GF beer recommendations. I said that I prefer Omission, available right across Countyline at Davidson's. The pizza was great (and my wife's non-GF pizza as well) and it was nice to go to a place that cared about the customer that much.
(5)Claudia B.
Hands down...the best New York pizza in Denver. Period. We always get the Garlic Knots with our pizza. Not overly garlic-ky, just perfect. Sauce is great too! We've only eaten inside this place a couple of times and it's always packed. Waitors appear to be all college kids who are fun and nice. Big Bill himself seems to always be there behind the counter (just look for the giant man behind the counter). Since we always order for pick up (we live down the street, lucky us) they practically know our order. We give them our phone number and "boom" they repeat our order to us before we even get a chance to give it. "Um..yeah...thanks." :) What's more to say? If you have ever eaten a fantastic piece of pizza in New York city, you absolutely MUST try this place. All others in town are mere imitations.
(5)Erica W.
I was very unimpressed with everything about this place especially because I had such high expectations after reading previous reviews. Service: ...was ridiculously slow. We were seated right as we walked in the door but there was nothing but a wait after that. The wait staff had us waving our hands around after 20min just to order drinks and then at least another 30min to order our food. I don't remember receiving refills on our drinks once. The wait staff's attitude definitely did not make up for the slow service either. Then, when we were finally done with our food we had to wait another half hour just for our bill. We weren't the only table waiting either as we saw multiple tables that had to get up just to get their waiter's attention. With just two people at a table I expected much better than the service we recieved. Style: Family style. Period. If you don't have kids I don't expect that you'd be very happy with the atmosphere. There's nothing wrong with family style restaurants, I just personally don't like to be sandwiched between nothing but loud screaming kids and sports teams. It was very crowded and the tables were not spaced out very well. Food: For starters, their "Sticks & Stones" (breadsticks and garlic knot appetizer) tasted like it was either frozen or stale or both. Their rock hard breadsticks were so coated in seasoning on the top that they were hard to swallow, and their "garlic knots" were basically dough balls with no garlic. Everything else we tried was pretty much just smothered in cheese to the point where you could not taste any of the other ingredients (see pictures). Also, the cannoli's we ordered were melting by the time our waiter served them to us, which is a shame seeing as how that was the most flavorful part of our meal. This is definitely not how I remember NY pizzerias to be. If for some strange reason I decide to try this place again I will definitely not be dining in.
(1)Chris T.
The pizza is great, the garlic knots were amazing, and the staff was very friendly and professional. The negatives are the place is packed beyond fast service capacity and the pricing is more then the average pizza. I will eat here again and would recommend it to others.
(4)Steph F.
This place is amazing every time. My fiancé is from the East coast and couldn't believe he could get such good NY style pizza in CO!
(5)Chrissy K.
I really like this place! Their pizza is delicious and the service was great. The only drawback is the busy location.
(4)Rachel K.
I'm now in danger of writing love letters to Bill. Yesterday my friend and I drove the scenic back way off the mountain just to try this pizza place, due to all the excellent reviews and my phenomenal craving for a New York style pizza. While I've never been to New York (other than JFK airport) and don't know if its truly "authentic", I can say that it's by far the best pizza I've had in the 12 years I've lived in Colorado. We split a large pizza: Half pepperoni, sausage and extra cheese for him; Half pepperoni, tomatoes, garlic and extra cheese for me. We were both extremely pleased with what we ordered. The crust was neither too thin nor too thick and the ingredients tasted fresh and perfectly prepared. I even got to learn how to do the proper NY pizza fold and eat a big slice with one hand. As this was our first time trying the restaurant, we were also treated to a free garlic knot appetizer which was quite tasty and something I'm sure we'll order again in the future. The service was fantastic as well. Even though we were there on a Sunday evening and they were completely packed, we only had to wait about a minute for a table and the waitstaff was hopping, friendly and efficient. As soon as we started to get low on our tea, we were offered refills and the appetizer, salad and pizza were all promptly served. We truly didn't have to wait for a thing as they had many different servers checking on us throughout the meal. It seems like the poorer reviews are from those who ordered an entree other than pizza. While their menu is fairly extensive, I'd suggest just sticking to the pizza, appetizers and maybe a salad. The closest thing to a disappointment in the whole experience was that their salads were just OK. Definitely still tasty for a small salad but not anything to write home about. Still, who goes to a pizza joint for the salad? Even saying that, I imagine we'll both get the salad again so we can at least pretend we're eating healthier. We will definitely be back as I've already finished my pizza leftovers and I'm still craving more.
(5)Travis V.
Love the pepperoni pizza. I stop by monthly to pickup and take home to the family for dinner. The sweetness to the sauce makes the pizza.
(5)Sidney S.
Got take-out of Pepperoni & Pineapple Pizza along with garlic knots. The Knots are not as good as some Orange County pizza joints I go to but the Pizza was top knotch. Even better as breakfast the next day :) They also sell Drake's Cakes! Thanks to a co-worker, I love me some Funny Bones :)
(4)Heather B.
We've only gotten take-out, and didn't get pizza, but my ravioli were delicious. My boyfriend felt that his lasagna had too much cheese, and I'm curious whether the ravioli (cheese only) were actually made in -house, as they were very uniform, but overall the food was excelled and well-priced. Can't wait to try their pizza.
(4)Joe D.
I was at a friend's house last weekend and went on to Yelp to find good pizza. I found Big Bill's NY Pizza. Incredible. I am so impressed. The best pizza I have had in Colorado and possibly ever. I am from NJ and grew up on NY pizza. This is the real deal.
(5)Viviene W.
I dialed their number, and I was greeted by a sweet voice. The man that took my delivery was polite and really kind. When I walked into the restaurant to pick up my order, I was greeted by smiling faces and a happy crew. The order came to a total of $22.75, including tip. When the man at the counter saw that I had left a tip, he said, "Everyone, say thank you to Viviene! She left us a little something!" And the whole kitchen crew shouted a big thank you! :) I really appreciated the great service. We ordered a 16" pie half with sausage and mushrooms and the other half with pineapple and Canadian bacon. The sausage had a real bite to it which I was surprised by. There was just enough sauce and cheese. Unfortunately, the crust was only okay. However, we ordered the garlic knots which were amazing! I would definitely recommend this place for some good new York style pizza. Next time I'm in this area and craving it, this will be my go-to place.
(4)Scott W.
Great food and atmosphere. Try the whole wheat crust! Friendly service, you will feel at home.
(5)Susan M.
Yum!!! This is a special outing for our family. We love the combo pizza, piping hot from the oven. The wait staff has been wonderful upon every visit. The only complaint I would have is sometimes you have to wait to get a table and the smell of fresh baking pizza can drive a person crazy!!!!
(5)John C.
Tucked into a nondescript strip mall in Littleton, Big Bill's NY pizza is a magical place. As the name would suggest, Big Bill (a veritable giant) creates incredibly authentic NY style pizza and tops it with that classic "foggetaboutit" attitude (yes, they have T-shirts to match). The atmosphere is neighbourly and kid-friendly, while the pizza is pure decadence. If you don't trust me, just drive by on any odd evening and count the number of pies carried out of the place by wide-smiling customers. This stuff is pure goodness, and if you haven't had it this week, you're missing out.
(5)Pendleton F.
You know that innocuous little place in your backyard that turns out to be the site of legend? Yeah, that's Big Bill's. I remember the location used to belong to a seafood joint called Skipper's, with a manager and a bad attitude. Big Bill's is a huge turn around. When I worked across the street I'd head over to BB's for lunch and get a couple of slices of basic cheese - but this pizza is so far beyond traditional cheese pizza. It's pizza art. Sitting down for a full meal is even better. The garlic knots are great, and so are the calzones. The in-house brew is good too, if a little weak on its own, but with pizza makes for an well coordinated combination, and I've reviewed hundreds of beers. The atmosphere feels like a genuine N.Y. locale - and to a life long Coloradan, terribly foreign. That's how real it is. Whenever I feel like hitting a calorie bomb, it's Big Bill's NY Pizza.
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