Over seventy-five years ago all pizzerias cooked with coal because it gave the pizza a unique, smoky flavor and a crisp crust that is just not possible from gas, convection or wood ovens. Baking in a coal fired brick oven gives Grimaldi’s pizza a flavorful and authentic taste. Grimaldi’s fresh ingredients, handmade mozzarella, “secret recipe” sauce and hand tossed dough have made Grimaldi’s the most award-winning pizzeria in the United States.