Florida has two of the most photographed pizza spots in the US, ranking shows. Where?
Pizza lovers flocked to two Florida restaurants — and couldn't help but take pictures of their meals.
Now, the dining destinations rank among the 25 most photographed U.S. pizza spots on the review website Yelp.
Mia's Italian Kitchen in Orlando ranks No. 14 and Noble Crust in St. Petersburg is No. 18 on the list. The restaurants made their mark after Yelp studied pizza-related businesses and ranked them 'based on how frequently users submit photos,' according to results last updated Feb. 4.
What do the Florida pizza shops serve?
Of the two Florida restaurants that made the list, Mia's Italian Kitchen ranked the highest at No. 14. Customers at the restaurant — located near ICON Park and other Orlando tourist attractions — have posted 4,100 pictures on its Yelp page.
'Mia's Italian Kitchen is known for their brick-oven pan pizzas, cooked until crispy and packed with flavor,' Yelp wrote in its report. 'Users especially love the options this spot offers, from personal pan to large and Mediterranean to meat lover.'
The restaurant also serves sandwiches, salads and pasta dishes. One fan favorite is the 'giant meatball,' an 18-ounce creation that people have shared more than 100 photos of on Yelp.
Also in the Sunshine State, Noble Crust earned the No. 18 spot on the list. While the business has three locations in the Tampa Bay area, the one in St. Petersburg received the honor from Yelp. Over time, it has generated more than 2,600 photos on the website.
'Blending Italian staples with Southern soul food, Yelpers agree that Noble Crust's farm-fresh pizzas take the cake, or should we say pie,' the review website wrote. 'In particular, users love snapping photos of the Noble Pig Pizza, topped with a variety of meats, veggies, and a sunny-side-up egg.'
Other well-photographed menu items include the restaurant's meatballs and lemon ricotta pancakes. In addition to Italian-inspired dishes, some customers raved about nods to Southern cuisine, including the shrimp and grits.
Nationwide, the top-ranked restaurant was Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Chicago. The eatery boasts more than 6,200 pictures on its Yelp page.
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