Glen Burnie pizza and pasta restaurant earns top recognition from The Maryland Small Business Examiner for its commitment to excellent food, superior service, and authentic New York style pizza craftsmanship in the heart of Anne Arundel County
GLEN BURNIE, MD. Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta, the Glen Burnie pizza and pasta restaurant known across Anne Arundel County for its authentic New York style pies and family friendly Italian American menu, has been named the Best New York Style Pizza in Maryland for 2026 by The Maryland Small Business Examiner as part of its annual Best of Maryland Small Business Awards program.
The recognition celebrates a small restaurant built on a clear and simple philosophy: excellent food, superior service, and genuine value throughout the dining experience. Located at 7931 Governor Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie, Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta has become a neighborhood favorite by sticking to that philosophy day after day, slice after slice.
A Restaurant Built on Culinary Refinement
What sets Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta apart is the team’s dedication to what they describe as culinary refinement. The kitchen approaches every meal as an opportunity to take guests to a new level with unsurpassed taste, and that commitment shows up in every pizza pulled from the oven and every pasta dish served at the table. Ray’s strives to exceed guest expectations with every meal, putting customer service at the forefront of the experience and treating every visit as a chance to do it right.
That mindset is what separates a true neighborhood pizzeria from a chain. At Ray’s, the pizza is made the New York way, with the kind of attention to crust, sauce, cheese, and balance that pizza loving customers immediately recognize. The pasta side of the menu is treated with the same seriousness, giving Glen Burnie families a true Italian American dining destination under one roof.
Easy Ordering and Family Friendly Service
Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta makes ordering simple for busy Anne Arundel County families. The restaurant offers in house dining, online ordering through Toast, delivery through DoorDash, and direct phone ordering. Online reservations are also available for families who want to plan ahead for a sit down dinner.
The restaurant runs daily specials and seasonal promotions that keep regulars coming back, and the family friendly atmosphere makes Ray’s a popular choice for weeknight family dinners, weekend lunches, and casual celebrations. The dining room is warm, the staff is welcoming, and the menu is broad enough to please pizza purists, pasta lovers, and families with a mix of preferences.
A True Glen Burnie Neighborhood Favorite
Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta is open seven days a week, with hours from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The schedule reflects the restaurant’s commitment to being there for the community whenever Glen Burnie residents are ready for a good slice or a satisfying plate of pasta.
For Anne Arundel County families, Ray’s has become exactly the kind of trusted local restaurant every neighborhood hopes for: consistent quality, friendly service, fair value, and food that tastes like the cooks actually care.
Recognition Earned Through Service to Glen Burnie
“Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta represents exactly what this award was created to recognize,” said a spokesperson for The Maryland Small Business Examiner. “A genuine neighborhood pizzeria that has earned the loyalty of Anne Arundel County families through real craftsmanship and real hospitality. The pizza is authentic, the service is warm, and Glen Burnie has come to count on Ray’s for the kind of food that turns a Tuesday night into something memorable. They have earned every bit of this recognition.”
Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta was selected for the 2026 Best of Maryland Small Business Award in recognition of exceptional New York style pizza, outstanding Italian American cuisine, and commitment to Maryland’s neighborhood dining community.
About Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta
Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta is a family friendly local pizza and pasta restaurant located at 7931 Governor Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD. The restaurant offers authentic New York style pizza, a full Italian American pasta menu, daily specials, in house dining, online ordering through Toast, delivery through DoorDash, and online reservations. Ray’s is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
For orders, reservations, or general inquiries, call 410.553.4127 or visit www.raysnypizzapasta.com. Follow Ray’s New York Pizza & Pasta on Facebook at facebook.com/RaysNyPizzaPasta and on Instagram @raysnypizzaandpasta.
About the Best of Maryland Small Business Awards
The Best of Maryland Small Business Awards, presented annually by The Maryland Small Business Examiner, recognize outstanding small businesses across the state for excellence in service, customer experience, and contribution to Maryland’s communities. Winners are selected through editorial review based on customer feedback, business reputation, longevity, and industry recognition.
For more information, visit mdsbexaminer.com.
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