Not far from the doors of ’Stoga lies Candelario’s Pizzeria and Restaurant, a local Italian eatery serving hearty, homestyle dishes.

Offering in-house dining, takeout, delivery and catering, the pizza shop serves customers in a variety of fashions. An extensive menu provides numerous options for appetizers, sandwiches, entrees, and — of course — pizza. Service is quick and courteous, with a reasonably priced menu affording the customer substantial portions.

The chicken parmesan panini offers house-made chicken cutlets and tomato sauce sandwiched in between toasted, thick-sliced Italian bread. Tender chicken was well-cooked and seasoned with savory Italian bread- crumbs, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. The sauce was sweet and finished the sandwich nicely.

The restaurant’s cheesesteak was double the size of most, thus providing the customer with their moneys worth. The thinly-sliced steak was tender and coated with cheese. Fried onions added a savory dimension to the sandwich. Soft, pillowy, house-baked bread provided a superior roll for the sandwich.

The classic calzone involves the restaurant’s traditional pizza dough, stuffed with ham, mozzarella and ricotta cheese. The dish was well cooked, with a crispy, golden-brown crust, and served alongside their tomato sauce.

The classic pizza was a must-order at the restaurant. The crust was crispy on the bottom and softer at the top. Sweet tomato sauce was well-proportioned with fresh mozzarella. A hefty proportion is sure to serve multiple upon your visit to this Italian eatery.