Hey, thanks for checking out Solorzano’s Pizza. I’m Carlos Solorzano Jr., and I’ve been making pizza in Sarasota for over 20 years. I’m originally from Northern New Jersey where my family owned several pizzerias. My grandparents were from Southern Italy and taught my father how to make pizza. My father taught me. I grew up in the business and started stretching dough before I even started high school.
Have I checked all the boxes? Good. That means you found your pizzeria. When you enter my shop on Webber Street, you won’t believe your’e in Florida. This is New Jersey-style pizza. The kind that’s served on a paper plate, you fold in half, and eat with your hands. You know what I’m talking about. Homemade dough & sauce, top quality mozzarella, and that perfect balance of “crisp” and “chew” in the crust that can only be executed with the gas-fired deck ovens proudly on display in my open kitchen. Pizza by the slice? All day. Francis Albert crooning through the speakers? Who else? Family photos on the wall? Standard. Just don’t burn the roof of your mouth and don’t ask for ranch.
So whether you’re a rookie about to Eat Real PizzaTM for the first time, or a regular whose name and order I know by heart, I want to thank you. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read this. Thanks for keeping the dream of the independent neighborhood pizzeria alive. Because none of what I just wrote would have been possible without you, the customer. I love what I do, but I couldn’t do it if you didn’t love it, too. I hope to see or hear from you soon.
Carlos Solorzano Jr.


What our guests are saying
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Love it here, friendly service always and delicious food! We try something different every visit and are never disappointed. Have eaten here many times over the years and it’s by far our favourite place for pizza in Sarasota.
Highly recommend!!
Kristin L.
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I’m picky when it comes to pizza. This definitely checks all the boxes for me. I wouldn’t change one thing. Cool atmosphere too. It reminds me of when I was a little kid and would visit a real pizza place.
Erik R.
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Best pizza and service in all of Sarasota! Love to sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine while I wait the few for my food. Such nice staff.
Shane S.
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I was born and raised in Jersey,, I've been eating pizza for 50 years . I will say this is the BEST Pizza I have EVER Had in Florida hands down..!!!
The entire experience is worth coming here. I live over 25 miles away from Solorzano's I still come here at least once a week. You must try this establishment !!!
Peter D.