To say that Rockville in Maryland is known for thick crust pizza is quite possibly a slight understatement. Yes, you'll find thick crust pizzas on the menus of the pizzerias in Rockville, but along with it will be just about every variation of a thick crust pie you can possibly think of. You'll be able to find more or less whatever type of pizza is your favorite whether it's Neapolitan, Roman, or Sicilian, and if you prefer thin, then you can get that too. The Rockville pizzerias go to town even more with their thick crust pizzas when they top them. There's no skimping on ingredients at all and you'll often see combinations that include five or more individual items on a single pie. That's a bonus when you're going to devour it but not so great if you're the chef, as the prep work can take a lot longer especially in a busy pizzeria. It all adds up to a lot of cutting and chopping to get the desired end result.

Best delivery pizza in Rockville, Maryland

Not only will you get the best delivery pizza in Rockville if you order your pizza from Vocelli's Pizza, you'll also be totally spoiled for choice. Vocelli's has an extensive pizza menu with some creative combinations that will leave your mouth watering just by reading it. They bake great strombolis and calzones too as well as their own, innovative Vocelli roll made from fresh pizza dough. Vocelli's Pizza occupies a front premise in a small mall on Rockville Pike that's more geared toward take-outs and deliveries than it is dining in. Most of the space inside is taken up by the pristine clean stainless-steel-equipped kitchen, and that's where all the pizza creativity takes place. Think pizza topped with a spicy Nashville hot sauce, mac and cheese, or Philly steak and you'll more or less be thinking along the right lines - as far as their regular pies go anyway.

Best takeout pizza in Rockville, Maryland

If you're driving down East Rockville Pike you won't have far to go to pick up the best take-out pizza in Rockville. That's where Pizza Boli's is located in a commercial center. You'll need to park up out front and head up the stairs as this pizzeria is on the first floor sandwiched between a nail boutique and a fitness center. Don't let the sight of the gym make you feel guilty about getting a pie. Once you're in Boli's you won't see it, as you'll probably be half-blinded by the luminous décor. Pizza Boli's exterior doesn't make much of a statement, but the interior certainly does. It's a stunning shade of bright lime-green and mustard yellow that could curdle milk and may well take your breath away. Thankfully the bad taste in wall colors doesn't extend to the pizzas and these guys bake great pizzas. Try a Meal Buster, a Chicken fajita, or a Vegilicious, and you're bound to agree it's the best take-out pizza in Rockville.

Best pizza near Rockville, Maryland

Silver Springs

Silver Springs is known as the cultural hub of Montgomery County and the place to head for from Rockville when you want to do things like visit a theater or art gallery. Go to the AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center to watch a film or catch a presentation, check out Art Alley, have a stroll through Veterans Plaza to see the Veterans Memorial, then try your skill at ice skating on the permanent ice rink there. You won't need to take your own skates as you can hire them there. Warm up after the chill of the ice by going to the Italian Kitchen on Fenton Street for a pizza.

Derwood

Derwood is around a ten-minute drive north of Rockville and right on the edge of the Rock Creek Regional Park. It's a great place to take the kids to get some outdoor time. In the park they can hike or bike the network of trails, explore the woodlands, try their hand at archery, or go fishing in one of the park's two lakes. There are small boats for hire you can sail yourself or if you prefer, you can board the Needwood Queen and let the captain take you on a tour of the lake. When you're all ready to eat, you'll find a pizzeria called Derwood Pizza on Redland Road.

Great Falls

Drive just twenty miles south-west of Rockville, cross over the Potomac River and you'll be not in Maryland but in Virginia. Head for Great Falls where you can see the incredible cascades in the Great Falls Park, then hike alongside the river. Swimming isn't permitted there, so if you have youngsters who want a dip take them to the Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole a few miles further on. It's a huge water park with enough chutes to keep them occupied for hours. When they're all dried off, take them to The Village Grill in Great Falls Center for a pizza.