Onset Pizzeria Gets a Visit and Pizza Review From Dave Portnoy

In the words of rapper Eminem: guess who's back, back again.

Known for his no-nonsense pizza reviews, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently paid a visit to Marc Anthony’s Pizzeria in Onset to give a One Bite Review.

Marc Anthony's, a staple of the community since 1977, made an impression with its traditional pizza, which Portnoy described as a refreshing change after sampling numerous bar pies in recent reviews.

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In his usual review style, Portnoy offered his first impressions, noting the pizzeria’s spacious layout and prime Cape Cod location (although technically Wareham/Onset is just the "gateway" to the Cape).

"This place is huge," he commented, imagining the summer crowds that likely flock to it.

He also gave a nod to their impressive hours, open for delivery until midnight, which he admitted made Mark Anthony's stand out.

"If you open late, you ain’t great, but this place, we'll see,” he teased.

Portnoy's review, however, took an unexpected turn when local guitar legend Chris Ingraham made a cameo, interrupting to share his own love for Mark Anthony’s pizza.

"Best pizza in the world, I love these guys, and I live right down the street,” said Ingraham, who went on to name-drop rock icons like Eddie Money and ACDC among his former collaborators.

"I played with a lot of different people," he said.

After a few more bites, Portnoy delivered his final verdict, awarding Marc Anthony's Pizzeria a solid 7.4.

It’s a respectable score, especially for a traditional pizza in an area known more for its seafood than slices. With Portnoy’s stamp of approval and a cameo from a local music icon, Mark Anthony’s Pizzeria is now officially on the map for Cape Cod pizza fans.

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