Pizza Forte

On a whirlwind tour of NYC pizza slices in Vegas, I've now had the opportunity to try them at three different spots. Pizza Forte was the third and although it was pretty good, and legitimately a NYC slice with the requisite super thin and crispy crust, I'd have to put it as number 3, (but again still pretty good.!) I found the place because it happened to be in the Virgin Hotel where I was staying and I thought, why not wander the casino and see if they have NYC slices. (It seems most resort casinos have everything so it was a go...umm...bet.) Sure enough Pizza Forte popped up just off the casino. It was pretty dead upon my late-night stumbling in. There were a handful of slices under the display case ready to be heated up. I had a cheese because that's the litmus test for pizza at a new place. It did the job. Perfectly crispy just like back in the old neighborhood. (I mean someone's old neighborhood, I'm sure.) Maybe the cheese-to-sauce ratio was not quite what I wanted. (I like a little more sauce and a little less cheese.) But I devoured the whole thing. I think there's probably an emotional component to pizza in any particular genre. Once you find your favorite slice...it will always be your favorite slice...And no matter how good another spot's slices are, if they aren't quite the same, it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with it, it's just not the pizza slice that resonates as strongly with you. This was the case for me here. Oh, but I'd eat it again.

After reading Sara's review below I realized I had to try this place. The negative things she described are all the quintessential things you find in a real pizza shop. As a transplant from New York, specifically Syracuse, its really difficult to find a good shop out here, but this one is it. As someone who spent 5 years working as a pizza maker this pie is perfect. My only complaint is the use of cornmeal on the pie but apart from that, it is a perfect slice. They also carry Hoffman Hotdogs, which, as a native from Upstate NY, was really nice to have that flavor again. Nothing compares to Hoffmans IMHO, even Nathans. Anyway, take it from a New Yorker, this place knows what its doing. I live a short drive from this shop, and I plan to be back often. Anyone who leaves a bad review is probably too used to Sabaro or Dominoes haha.

Great place for a quick meal. They offer different types of pizza and slices (NY or Roman) plus other food options such as a lovely aubergine piadina. It is possible to dine in or take away. The place can get busy during lunch/dinner time, and as every meal is made fresh (except the pizza slices, which are reheated), there might be a little wait to get your meal depending on what time of the day you visit. It is worth it, though. A few dessert/sweet options, such as cannoli, are also offered.

Very affordable and great place to get pizza/calzones. I'm a Las Vegas local and have been missing this place from my hometown that served my absolute favorite calzones. I stumbled across this place while staying at the hotel. I really wasn't expecting the flavor that hit my mouth when I took my first bite. It was incredible and had me reminiscing back on all the times of going to the small pizza shop back home. I'll definitely be coming back for more!