It's easy to say you'll have no lack of choice when it comes down to types of pies on the menus of pizzerias in Springfield. There's one style which is predominant though, and over the years Springfield has become known for the Naples-style or Neapolitan pizza. The Neapolitan pizzas of Springfield might not match up to the TSG – traditional specialties guaranteed – that's expected of it in Europe, but they're not far off. The medium-thick crust is curled up to form a restraining border for the copious amounts of tomato sauce - originally made with plum tomatoes from Naples - and buffalo milk mozzarella. It's a basic pie which is delicious without any additional toppings and one that made its mark in culinary history by being the pizza New York-style pies were based on. Don't expect a big slice though. Naples-style pizzas are a little more restrained in size and often come in a rectangular, tray-baked shape too.

Best delivery pizza in Springfield, Massachusetts

When you order a pie to be delivered you don't want to order from a pizzeria that will dilly-dally in getting your pie to you. To get one of the best, and fastest, pizza deliveries in Springfield, try the Boston Road Pizzeria. While they may have been lacking in creativity when naming the business - the premises are situated on the city's Boston Road - that's not something that's affected their sumptuous pie recipes.

Boston Road Pizzeria has basic, glass-fronted premises with a few neon signs to let passersby know what their trade is. It's only when you start to get to the kitchen you'll realize these guys know a thing or two about making delivery pizzas in Springfield that satisfies their clientele. Go for a Clam Casino with clams and bacon, an Alfredo with chicken and broccoli or a mega-sized party tray bake loaded with Italian sausage and you'll soon be hatching plans to make getting a delivery pizza a weekly event.

Best takeout pizza in Springfield, Massachusetts

If you're driving home after spending an afternoon at the Titanic Historical Society Museum and are continuing on to The Amazing World of Dr Seuss Museum, but don't want to stop off for a sit-down lunch on the way, grabbing a take-out pie is not a bad idea. You can pick up one of the best take-out pizzas in Springfield from the Mezzaluna Pizzeria on Plumtree Road which won't take you out of your way. They have a large parking lot too so you'll have no problem finding somewhere to leave your vehicle even if you're in an RV. The Mezzaluna Pizzeria is housed in a cottage-style red brick building surrounded by tidy gardens with well-kept lawns. The inside is as organized as the outside so you can expect an efficient service when picking up your pie. They may not have the most inventive of pizza menus, but the quality and presentation of Mezzaluna's pizza is top-notch, and sometimes simple really is the best.

Best pizza near Springfield, Massachusetts

Chicopee

One of the nearest places to Springfield you can head to for outdoor recreation in a natural environment is the Chicopee Memorial State Park. You don't need to drive through the town of Chicopee to get there, but it's well worth the slight diversion. Chicopee has some interesting historic buildings and a waterfall that, although it’s man-made, is very picturesque. After a visit to the park and a stroll around Chicopee, finish your outing with a difference by getting a Chicken Stir Fry pie from Falls Pizza on Main Street.

Agawam

There's nothing particularly outstanding about Agawam, a city four miles to the east of Springfield, that would inspire you to add it to your list of must-visit places unless you're planning on hiking some of the Metacomet-Monadnock trail. If you've crossed over the Connecticut River to have a fun day out at the Six Flags Amusement New England Amusement Park, then you will pass through it on the way. You can get a great pizza in Agawam though at Peppo's on Springfield Street so don't miss out on that.

Westfield

Head west out of Springfield for around twenty miles and you'll discover a town called Blandford. It's a place surrounded by several state forests that's a lot livelier than its name suggests thanks to the annual Blandford Fair. The huge agricultural fair brings the town to life at the end of summer with farm machinery exhibitions, amusements, live music, and food pop-ups. If the food on offer at the fair isn't to your liking, stop off at the Russell Inn on Westfield Road for a homemade calzone.