A great big slice of something good

The first time I went to Johnny's Pizza, it was at the recommendation of the lady at the Tag Office just a few doors down. I felt very welcomed by a warm inviting atmosphere as I left the cold winter air behind me. On the walls hang pictures of various parts of New York, some local teams, a few pictures of someone's family, and framed plaques of beer logos. Classic rock played at a moderate volume as I scoped out a nice place to "seat myself." The varied T-shirts and jeans of the waitresses and cooks told me that this was definitely casual dining.
I ordered a draft India Pale Ale (never checked the brand) which arrived promptly. As I sipped this delicious micro brew, I ordered Johnny's Italian Special Calzone, stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. As I waited the expected 15 minutes for it to bake I looked at the condiments for my table. In a caddy against the wall there shakers of salt, pepper, garlic powder, romano cheese, crushed red pepper, and a dry Italian herb blend. they had thought of everything.
The calzone arrived hot to handle and delicious with a side of marinara sauce for dipping. The ingredients were fresh: the peppers were crisp, the mushroom firm and earthy, the sausage had just enough bite to it, and the pepperoni was so much more than a slice of grease. Since then, i have been back for more and even gotten a pizza for takeout. They will not fail to please the pizza hungry person in you.

• Location: 2970 Canton Highway Marietta, Ga; Canton at East Piedmont
• Phone: 678-797-0505 (carry out or dine-in only)
• Service: good, efficient
• Hours: Mon-Thu 11-9
• Fri 11-10
• Sat 11-9
• Sun 11-9
  
• Kids: 12 and under, very small menu, but they have PIZZA
• Best dishes: Johnny's Italian Special Calzone, Johnny's White Pizza
• Price Range: $4.59-$8.29 regular entrees; $9.99-$21.49 for pizzas (slices around $4)
• Takeout: absolutely...no delivery but worth the drive