I’m on a mission to eat my way through Crofton and Gambrills right now, so when Di Meo’s kept popping up, you already know I had to see what the fuss was about. It’s one of those unassuming, family-run neighborhood spots that quietly overdelivers. They’re best known for their NY-style pizza, but the menu runs way deeper, homemade pasta, subs, wraps and more, and it’s all easy on the wallet. I tried a few things, and one pie in particular already has me planning a trip back. If you’re anywhere near Crofton and want a solid, casual slice, this one’s worth knowing about, Nomsters.
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What Makes Di Meo’s a Standout Pizza Spot in Crofton
What sold me is that they don’t cut corners for a neighborhood pizzeria. The pies are hand-tossed and stone-baked, and the menu runs deeper than pizza, homemade pasta, subs and wraps, homemade meatballs, even a Salmon Piccata and their Nuts and Berries salad if you want to branch out. It’s been a Crofton go-to for years, and you can taste why. If you want more of the area’s Italian, I’ve also reviewed Angelina’s Pizza & Pasta over in Hanover.
What to Order at Di Meo’s
I grabbed a few things across the menu. Here’s what I tried and what I thought.
Caprese Pizza ($16.99)
This one’s a must. It’s their white pie (no red sauce, just olive oil and garlic as the base) piled with fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and diced tomatoes with basil. And I mean piled, they did not skimp. I really liked it, def the first thing I’d order again, and at $16.99 for a 12-inch NY-style pie, that’s great bang for your buck.
Holy Cannoli ($4.49)
A yum way to end the meal. It’s filled in-house with sweet cream in a chocolatey shell, so if you’ve got a sweet tooth, grab one on your way out. Never had one? A cannoli’s a crisp, fried Italian pastry tube piped full of sweet, creamy filling, and the fact they do it in-house is always a good sign.
Garlic Knots ($3.75 for 3)
The one thing I’d skip, honestly. I’d heard good things, and as a carb lover I HAD to try ’em, but they just weren’t my fave. Next time I’m saving that room (and the $3.75) for another slice, lol.
What Is a White Pizza, Exactly?
Since the Caprese pie is the move here, it helps to know what you’re actually getting. A white pizza just means there’s no tomato sauce, instead of red sauce, the base is olive oil and garlic, which lets the cheese and toppings do the talking. Di Meo’s builds their Caprese version on that white base with fresh mozzarella, basil, and diced tomato, basically the caprese salad trio turned into a pizza. If you love that fresh-mozzarella-and-tomato combo, it translates really well to a NY-style pie.
Still Getting to Know Crofton
Full transparency: I’m still exploring this part of the county, so Di Meo’s was one of my first real stops out here, and it made a great first impression. I’d genuinely go back. If you’ve got Crofton or Gambrills recs, please drop ’em for me, I want to eat my way through this whole area. And for another Crofton favorite, there’s the made-from-scratch Italian at Nonna Angela’s Italian Bistro.
The Vibeeeeeee
It’s a spacious, welcoming spot that leans family-friendly, the kind of place built for easy family dinners, and they can handle gatherings and events too. There’s outdoor seating if you want it, it’s wheelchair accessible, and it’s walk-in (no reservations needed). Order style is flexible: dine in, grab carryout, or order online for delivery. If you want more casual, affordable eats nearby, I’ve also got Big Chicken in Gambrills.
Good to Know
- Location: 📍 1663 Crofton Center, Crofton, MD 21114
- Phone: (410) 721-1501
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 11AM-10PM, Sunday 11AM-9PM
- Price: Roughly $10-20 per person; sold by the slice, with lunch deals
- Deal to know: Large cheese pizzas are $9.99 on Mondays
- Order options: Dine-in, carryout, and delivery; online ordering at dimeopizza.com (also on DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Slice)
- Dietary: Vegetarian options, plus a gluten-free Margherita pizza
- Good to know: Walk-in (no reservations), outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible
Di Meo’s isn’t trying to reinvent pizza, it’s just a reliable, friendly neighborhood spot that nails the basics and won’t run up your tab, which is exactly what I want close to home. For one of my first real stops out in Crofton, it made a great impression and earned a place in my rotation.
Have you guys been to Di Meo’s yet? Let me know in the comments, and keep those Crofton and Gambrills recs coming, I’m just getting started out here, Nomsters.