I don’t know about you, but for me, pizza is just one of the greatest foods ever created. It’s special because it is comforting, versatile, and fits pretty much every occasion. 

Having a bad day? Pizza can help. 

Good day, and want to celebrate with family and friends? Pizza can be the life of the party. 

But here’s the thing about food. Where and how it is made matters a lot. Another thing that matters is how you make it. The pizzas on Red Robin Donatos Pizza Menu always stand out for me because of the quality ingredients used and how they are made. 

But that’s not all. What you pair with your pizza and how you eat it can also make or break your experience. Here are a few ways to best enjoy your pizza.

How Best to Enjoy Your Pizza

1. Eat It Fresh — Right Out of the Box

The feeling of enjoying your pizza fresh and straight out of the box is second to none. Once you open the box, the steam hitting your face will make you want to devour it fast. 

The melted cheese, the smell, the tomato sauce, and the dough will instantly put a smile on your face. In that heat moment, trust me, you don’t want to keep the pizza for later. 

Keeping it for so long will take away all that feeling. Once it cools down, it won’t quite feel the same anymore. 

The crust will lose its crunch, the cheese will stiffen a bit, and you might regret leaving it for so long. 

So, once it arrives, stop everything you’re doing and bounce on it. Grab a slice while it’s still hot and enjoy the goodness it has to offer. I do that always. That first, glorious bite is always the sweet spot. 

2. Try It with Friends

One of the best ways to enjoy any meal is to share it with your friends. I’ve been here many times and can boldly tell you that pizza tastes and feels better when shared with family and friends. 

There’s no denying that fact. Well, except you’re a selfish person, lol. 

It feels different and special when you’re sitting around a table with open pizza boxes and everyone reaching for a slice. Trust me, it’s fun and casual. 

One Friday night, my friends and I ordered three large pizzas from the pizza menu we saw on So Foody. All three flavors. BBQ Chicken, Pepperoni, and one made with plenty of veggies to make us feel healthy. We swapped slices, laughed, played, and had a great night.

Pizza is more than a food. It brings people together effortlessly. No big plans needed. Just order a few boxes and invite your friends over. 

3. Pair It with the Right Drink

Pizza and drinks go hand in hand. You just need to pick the right combo.

If you’re going classic, an ice-cold soda never fails. There’s something about that fizzy sweetness cutting through all the cheesy goodness that just works.

But if you’re feeling a little fancy, a cold beer with pizza is top-tier. A light lager pairs perfectly with pepperoni, while a hoppy IPA goes great with spicy toppings. And if beer’s not your thing, a chilled glass of red wine can surprise you — it balances the richness of the cheese like magic.

Of course, if you’re keeping things family-friendly, lemonade or iced tea is always a hit. (Especially that freckled lemonade from Red Robin — if you know, you know.)

4. Don’t Be Afraid of Weird Toppings

Everyone’s got that one friend who orders pineapple on pizza and gets roasted for it. But honestly? Let them live. Trying new toppings can totally change how you enjoy pizza.

Maybe you’ve always gone for pepperoni or plain cheese — solid choices, no doubt. But next time, mix it up. Try a buffalo chicken pizza or something with barbecue sauce instead of marinara. Go for spinach and mushrooms if you want a lighter flavor. Or load it with meat and make it a full-on feast.

Pizza’s not meant to be serious. Have fun with it. Some of my favorite slices were total experiments I didn’t think I’d like — and now I order them all the time.

5. The Cold Pizza Club

Let’s not pretend cold pizza doesn’t slap. It’s the unsung hero of the breakfast world.

You wake up the next morning, open the fridge, grab a slice, and bam — breakfast is handled. It’s low effort, high reward, and somehow tastes different (in a good way). The sauce gets tangier, the cheese firms up, and that chilled crust just hits right.

Pro tip: if you’ve never had cold pizza with a cup of coffee, you’re missing out on a weirdly satisfying combo. It’s chaos, but it works.

6. Get Creative with Leftovers

If you’re not a cold pizza person, don’t worry — there are other ways to bring leftovers back to life.

You can reheat slices in a skillet for that crispy bottom crust, or pop them in an air fryer for a few minutes. The oven works too, but skip the microwave unless you want soggy sadness.

Or go wild with it. Cut up your leftover slices and turn them into pizza “croutons” for salad. Roll them into wraps. Even fold two slices together and make a “pizza sandwich” (don’t knock it until you try it).

The point is, pizza doesn’t have to be boring — even the next day.

Wrapping Up

So the next time you grab a slice, make it count. Eat it hot, share it, laugh a little louder, and don’t forget to enjoy the small things — like that first cheesy pull or the last crispy bite.

Because if you ask me, life’s better when there’s pizza on the table.