Fifteen ways to get pizza dough folded or rolled around your favorite toppings — seven calzones, eight strombolis, every one of them made to order in Large or Small. Here’s what’s actually in each one, what separates a calzone from a stromboli in the first place, and how to pick.
Unlike most of our menu, pricing on calzones and strombolis isn’t listed by the dish — every single one comes in two sizes, Large and Small, so the price depends on which size you order. Call (215) 904-7353 for current pricing on any of the fifteen options below.
Both categories share the same starting point: pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce. From there, the only real variables are which toppings go inside and whether the dough is folded shut (calzone) or rolled into a log (stromboli).
Calzone vs. Stromboli: What’s Actually the Difference?
A calzone is pizza dough folded in half over its filling and crimped shut, similar in shape to a large empanada or hand pie. A stromboli is the same dough and filling, but rolled into a log the way you’d roll a jelly roll or cinnamon bun, then sliced into portions once it’s baked.
That shape difference changes how the filling behaves. A calzone’s folded pocket keeps everything sealed in one central area, so each bite is a similar mix of cheese, sauce, and topping. A stromboli’s rolled, layered structure spreads the filling in stripes through the dough, so individual slices can vary slightly depending on where they’re cut — a slice from the end might be more dough-forward, while a center slice carries more filling.
Neither is “better” — it’s really a question of format. If you want a single sealed pocket you can eat with your hands, go calzone. If you want something that slices cleanly for sharing, a stromboli holds together better once it’s cut.
The Full Calzone Lineup
| Calzone | What’s In It |
|---|---|
| Plain Calzone | Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce |
| Pepperoni Calzone | Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce |
| Buffalo Chicken Calzone | Chicken, bleu cheese, and mild sauce |
| Chicken Calzone | Chicken, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce |
| Italian Calzone | Ham, salami, pepperoni, peppers, and onions |
| Steak Calzone | Steak and mozzarella cheese |
| Vegetables Calzone | Mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and black olives |
The Full Stromboli Lineup
| Stromboli | What’s In It |
|---|---|
| Plain Stromboli | Mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce |
| Pepperoni Stromboli | Pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce |
| Buffalo Chicken Stromboli | Chicken, bleu cheese, and mild sauce |
| Chicken Stromboli | Chicken, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce |
| Italian Stromboli | Ham, salami, and pepperoni |
| Meat Lovers Stromboli | Pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and beef sausage |
| Steak Stromboli | Steak and mozzarella cheese |
| Vegetables Stromboli | Mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and black olives |
If You Want It Plain
The Plain Calzone and Plain Stromboli are both built from just mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce — no protein, no vegetables. They’re the base every other option on this list builds from, and a good pick if you want to taste the dough and sauce on their own before deciding whether you like folded or rolled better.
Since both are priced and built identically aside from shape, this pairing is actually the cleanest way to compare a calzone against a stromboli directly — same ingredients, same size options, only the fold changes.
If You Want Pepperoni
The Pepperoni Calzone and Pepperoni Stromboli both add pepperoni to the mozzarella-and-marinara base — the most requested topping on our regular pizza menu, here folded or rolled instead of laid flat.
Pepperoni renders its oil as it bakes, which behaves a little differently depending on format. In a calzone, that oil stays mostly contained within the sealed pocket. In a stromboli, it can run along the layers as the log bakes, which is part of why a stromboli slice sometimes looks slightly different depending on where in the roll it came from.
If You Want Something Spicy
The Buffalo Chicken Calzone and Buffalo Chicken Stromboli are the only two options on this list that skip marinara sauce entirely — chicken, bleu cheese, and mild sauce instead, the same combination behind our Buffalo Chicken Wings and Buffalo Chicken Wrap.
If you’ve already tried the buffalo flavor on wings or in a wrap and liked it, this is worth trying in calzone or stromboli form — the folded or rolled dough does a good job of holding the mild sauce close to the chicken instead of letting it run off the way it might over a flatter pizza.
If You Want Chicken Without the Heat
The Chicken Calzone and Chicken Stromboli use the same mozzarella-and-marinara base as our Plain and Pepperoni options, just with chicken added instead of pepperoni or nothing at all. If the Buffalo Chicken versions sound like too much heat, these give you the same protein without the mild sauce or bleu cheese.
It’s a useful pair to know about if you’re ordering for a group with mixed spice tolerance — the chicken stays the same across both the Buffalo and non-Buffalo versions, so nobody’s stuck with a totally different protein just because they don’t want the heat.
If You Want a Lot of Meat
Three options lean hardest into protein: the Italian Calzone (ham, salami, pepperoni, peppers, and onions), the Italian Stromboli (ham, salami, and pepperoni), and the Meat Lovers Stromboli (pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and beef sausage) — which only exists in stromboli form, not calzone.
The Italian Calzone is the only one of the three that adds peppers and onions into the mix, giving it a bit of vegetable contrast the other two skip entirely. If you want pure meat with nothing cutting the richness, the Meat Lovers Stromboli is the most concentrated option on the whole menu — four different meats and no vegetables at all.
If You Want Steak
The Steak Calzone and Steak Stromboli are both built simply — steak and mozzarella cheese, no marinara sauce and no vegetables. If you’ve had our cheesesteaks, this is a familiar flavor combination in a different format.
Because there’s no sauce competing with the steak, these two options taste noticeably different from the marinara-based calzones and strombolis on this list — closer in spirit to a cheesesteak wrapped in pizza dough than to a saucy Italian-American calzone.
If You Want Vegetables
The Vegetables Calzone and Vegetables Stromboli are the only two options built entirely around produce — mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and black olives, no meat at all. They’re also the lowest-carb, highest-antioxidant options on the list if you’re looking for something lighter than the meat-forward choices above.
Both use the exact same five vegetables in the exact same combination, so the choice between them really is just about fold versus roll — there’s no ingredient difference to weigh here, unlike most of the other pairs on this list.
How to Choose Between Fifteen Options
With this many combinations, the easiest way to narrow it down is to answer two questions in order: what protein (or no protein) do you want, and do you prefer a folded pocket or a sliced roll?
- Want nothing but cheese and sauce? Plain Calzone or Plain Stromboli.
- Want the classic topping? Pepperoni Calzone or Pepperoni Stromboli.
- Want heat? Buffalo Chicken Calzone or Buffalo Chicken Stromboli.
- Want chicken without the heat? Chicken Calzone or Chicken Stromboli.
- Want a heavy meat mix? Italian Calzone, Italian Stromboli, or the meat-only Meat Lovers Stromboli.
- Want steak? Steak Calzone or Steak Stromboli.
- Want vegetables instead of meat? Vegetables Calzone or Vegetables Stromboli.
Once you’ve picked a filling, the format decision is just personal preference — every filling on this list except Meat Lovers is available both folded and rolled, so you’re never forced to choose a filling based on which shape it comes in.
Calzones & Strombolis vs. Our Regular Pizza
If you’re deciding between a calzone or stromboli and a slice of our regular pizza, the main difference is structure, not flavor — the dough, cheese, and sauce are the same across all three, just arranged differently. A pizza spreads everything flat and open; a calzone seals it inside a folded pocket; a stromboli rolls it into layers.
That structural difference matters most for takeout and delivery. A calzone or stromboli travels better than an open slice of pizza, since the filling is sealed or rolled in rather than exposed on top, making either one a better pick if you’re ordering for the road instead of eating in.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s the difference between a calzone and a stromboli?
- A calzone is pizza dough folded in half over its filling and sealed shut. A stromboli is the same dough and filling rolled into a log, then sliced into portions after baking.
- How much does a calzone or stromboli cost?
- Pricing depends on size — every calzone and stromboli comes in Large or Small. Call (215) 904-7353 for current pricing.
- Is there a vegetarian option?
- Yes — the Vegetables Calzone and Vegetables Stromboli are both built entirely from mushrooms, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and black olives, with no meat.
- Which one has the most meat?
- The Meat Lovers Stromboli, made with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and beef sausage. It’s only available in stromboli form, not as a calzone.
- Is there a spicy option?
- Yes — the Buffalo Chicken Calzone and Buffalo Chicken Stromboli, both made with chicken, bleu cheese, and mild sauce instead of marinara.
- Do all the fillings come in both calzone and stromboli form?
- All of them except Meat Lovers, which is only available as a stromboli.
- Which travels better for takeout?
- Both travel better than an open slice of pizza, since the filling is sealed inside rather than exposed on top. A stromboli’s sliced portions can be easier to share on the go.
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