New Montco pizzeria introduces must-try grandma pie for customers.

Anomalia Pizza, a new New York-style pizzeria, opened its doors last month across from the Fort Washington SEPTA rail station, filling a culinary void left by the previous Little Italy establishment. The shop aims to provide a unique experience in the growing Philadelphia food scene, showcasing a menu that blends classic Italian influences with innovative toppings.

The 18-inch pizzas at Anomalia are crafted with a thin, crispy crust designed to hold an array of generous toppings. The bruschetta pie, for instance, features blistered cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and a drizzle of olive oil, offering a fresh taste that transports patrons to the streets of Brooklyn rather than the suburbs of Pennsylvania. Other standout offerings include the Italian Stallion, which combines sweet red pepper pesto with ribeye, Cooper Sharp cheese, and caramelized onions. Additionally, the restaurant boasts a square-shaped drunken grandma pizza, characterized by a buttery crust topped with fresh mozzarella and a creamy vodka sauce infused with pancetta.

The pizzeria was founded by Deena Fink, a Long Island native and trained opera singer, and Frank Innusa, who hails from Florida and initially pursued a career in acting. The couple’s journey to pizza-making has been anything but conventional. They met while working together at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square and found love amid a backdrop of restaurant life. After their marriage in 2018, they moved to Florida, where Innusa enrolled in a motorcycle-mechanics program. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic redirected his focus toward cooking.

Innusa developed a deep passion for culinary arts, experimenting with various flavors and techniques during the pandemic. He learned the craft of pizza-making through dedicated practice, recording his experiments in a notebook that now inspires Anomalia’s rotating “pizza of the week.” After returning to New York, he gained experience at established pizzerias before the couple settled in Philadelphia, enticed by the city’s burgeoning food culture and greenery just outside the urban center.

Originally envisioning a food truck, Fink and Innusa pivoted to a brick-and-mortar establishment after learning about the available space formerly occupied by Little Italy. The unique name “Anomalia” was chosen for its Italian meaning of “anomaly,” reflecting their goal of offering something different in the often-crowded pizza market.

Located at 414 S. Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington, Anomalia Pizza invites diners to experience its innovative and flavorful fare from Tuesday to Sunday, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. As demand for creative dining options continues to rise, Anomalia Pizza stands poised to make its mark in the local culinary landscape.

For more information, patrons can visit anomaliapizza.com.