Amato Pizza

If you haven't been to Slice of Homage yet, you're seriously missing out. The pizza is absolutely…read moretop-tier -- perfectly crisp crust with that ideal balance of chew and crunch, flavorful sauce, and high-quality toppings that you can taste in every bite. Whether you're grabbing a classic slice or trying one of their specialty pies, everything comes out fresh, hot, and made with care. The staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. They're patient, helpful with recommendations, and genuinely seem to enjoy what they do -- which makes the whole experience even better. Great pizza, great vibes, and even better service. Definitely a spot you'll want to keep coming back to.

Date night with my son, and wanted to eat at Slice of Homage. We had to search for parking, but…read moreluckly found a spot a few streets down, and it was late enough, so we didn't have to feed the meter. The restaruant itself has bar seating and two tables that seat four each, it's not very spacious. We were greeted, and helped quickly. We ordered a pizza, and bought single slices, to try out while we waited for the larger pizza. They do not have fountain drinks, but they do sell indivual cans of soda. We ended up purchasing 3 slices of pizza, 1 whole pizza and 4 cans of soda. The pizza is not cheap, but they also don't use cheap ingredients either. It's very good pizza.

Perfect crust

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4.2(370 reviews)

8.3 mi•Downtown

I used to work in fine dining and one of the most important things in my dining experience is the…read morecustomer service and staff. The pizza was also pretty fire- unfortunately the gf one only comes in the smaller size. Back to my review- the staff is so on top of everything- thoughtful about seating options, always on top of refilling my diet coke- my gosh yes! Anyway check them out!

I sat at the bar and ordered their Gigan Pizza that has sausage, pepper and pepperoni, size 10 in…read morethat was enough for me and a friend. I enjoyed a non alcoholic beverage that tasted great with my pizza! The service was great thank you!

Bar Area

Godzilla pepperoni, sausage, salami, meatball, marinara sauce

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4.3(1.5k reviews)

5.3 mi•Willow Glen

Really fun find in SJ. Super chill family vibe, you better love kids running around....which we…read moredo. Huge selection of beers, absolutely delicious pizza, chill service. The cashier was nice, said she'd been there 3 years which is a great sign of a good business if staff sticks around. I ate outside on the patio which was very nice. Will definitely return.

Ordered takeout, so can't speak on the ambiance. Pizza iwas ready in under 30 minutes for two…read morelarge pizzas. I wasn't surprised because I called and asked how long the wait would be. They were pretty on point. The pizza was good overall. If I'm being picky, I think the crust could've been a little thinner to give it more of that true NY-style feel. The sauce was flavorful, but they go a light on the cheese. It was still yum, I just love an extra cheesy pizza. The sausage was shredded instead of the usual chunks, which I loved. My boyfriend wasn't a fan but I'd order from here again.

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A Slice of New York

4.4(3.6k reviews)

7.7 mi•West San Jose

Always awesome pizza with awesome service! Hi Tony! Thanks for keeping my tiramisu cold while I…read morefinished lunch! I haven't had a slice I didn't like yet. If you don't see what you want in the case , ask what they have below or what's coming up. You can buy by the slice or by the pie. I usually get the 2 slices and a soda deal for $14.99. The slices are large , and the crust is an amazing thin crust . Limited seating and parking may be a bit scarce but it isn't bad! Cozy "lobby" with a few seats inside, so it can get crowded as you order . Awesome New York decor and fan art line the walls , Definitely one of my favorite spots !

Best pizza in South Bay…read more Definitely a NY pizza. Hehe Came piping hot. Service is excellent, they brought our pizza outside. Small place but most folks just order takeout

3.9 mi•Parkview, Blossom Valley

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High Five Pizza

4.0(1.2k reviews)

I can't believe I haven't been here sooner! So close to home. I was craving some pizza after work…read moreso I quickly browsed the menu to place a phone order. I went with a large garlic parmesan chicken pizza. Service was prompt and it was super busy there so good thing I called ahead. I didn't realize how popular this spot was. It was a full house with lots of TVs and seating. The estimated wait time was perfectly timed. Honestly looked so good I couldn't wait to eat the pizza when I got home. It smelled really good and tasted so freaking amazing. Love how the toppings were loaded and to the brim of the crust. Just how I like it. Nice crispy pizza and not oily unlike some other places. Kinda tasted like a chicken bake. For the price, I think it's worth. I would definitely be back!

My friend recommended me to come to this pizza place down in San Jose. The inside looks like a…read moreplace that you would go to eat some pizza. They have Giants and Sharks jerseys hanging on the walls and have TVs where you can watch sports. Basically I'm seeing people having like pizza parties here. Anyways, you can basically customize your own pizza based on sizes ranging from mini to x-large. I decided to get the mini pizza since I don't want to get too full. I feel like getting small might get me too stuffed. It's also cheaper anyways since the cheapest starts at $8.05. Really affordable honestly. Looking at the pizza, it's placed on a paper plate. Honestly expected to be some silverware on it, but that's ok. Also, the pizza looks appetizing. It's good though but I wouldn't say that it's the best out there. I guess it's because the chicken is quite dry, but the rest of the ingredients are good. Maybe I could have gotten pepperoni or ham, but I'm kinda trying to stay healthy. My friend told me that they do some BBQ on a certain day? I have to check on her again. Maybe I can get a small or switch the ingredients when I come back. Overall, the place isn't really bad. I just need to try other options.

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Pizza Antica

3.8(3.6k reviews)

7.3 mi•West San Jose

Being from the East Coast, this pizza place is superb. The potato pizza was great (granted you add…read moreadditional toppings like prosciutto and pesto); What was even better however, was the superb service. I met this young chap (I forgot his name but he was a super swole asian guy) and he is truly inspirational.

Incredible pizza!! Super fresh, chewy, classic dough. Hits the spot if you are craving pizza and…read moredrinks Pro-tip: if you get the manila clams ahead of your pies, you can use the tomato broth as dipping sauce for your pizza crust and fare la scarpetta. I just straight up drizzled it on my spicy sausage pizza since the scamorza is not as moist as mozzarella. You're welcome!!!!

Back dining area

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Slice House by Tony Gemignani

4.2(277 reviews)

17.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

Great pizza place for a fair price! I always stop there before going to the movies! I always do…read moreTony Jack, cuz I go the movies on Tuesday! But this time I went on Thursday to try the Chicken Bacon Ranch. Both were great. Seats are limited which means when it's busy, you'll have to ask to share seat or you'll have to take your pizza to go. But the atmosphere is laid back when it's not busy around especially weeknights!

I do love Slice House and consider it one of my top pizza options in the Bay Area. However I will…read moresay their pizzas are extremely inconsistent, so each time I come I don't know if I'm going to love it or be disappointed. We usually order 3 different slices, and each time they differ in quality. Sometimes one is overdone, one is underdone, and one might have too large of a crust (didn't sauce enough to the edge). Sometimes a slice will be cooked and done perfectly, and when it's done right we absolutely love it. Since they are inconsistent, I hesitate to buy a whole pizza. I don't know what quality I'm going to get.

8.9 mi•Joaquin Miller, West San Jose

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Cicero's Pizza

4.2(1.3k reviews)

Whatever happened to the "thin, crispy pizza"? Our recent pizza was anything but crispy. I hope…read moreit was just a fluke and not a change in the way the pizzas are made or the recipe.

If you like thin crust, which to me is more tasty and the bread/crust to substance (sauce, cheese…read moreand topping(s) ratio is so much more delicious and better as well as lower carbs therefore possibly more healthy... it's prefect here. It's not the "cracker" style that's too dry and crisp, but it does lack the doughy standard some people prefer (often to get more "full") - - I agree with the way they prepare the Pizza here 'tho with no complaints. I do think the Meat Pizza with Peperoni, Ground Sausage, Ham and Salami as a combo should dump the Salami and replace it with either Linguica or another meat since Peperoni and Salami are so similar and both a bit salty. I heard you can custom swap toppings on pre-set combos 'tho so that's a decision maybe left for the customer to create. They had some sort of "Lunch Special" that ends at 2pm where we ordered a Pizza and received complimentary canned 12 oz standard sodas as an appreciated perk bonus in my opinion. Parking is super easy here, and they have spacious dining areas for in-store indulgence to eat there.

Dining Area

Baker's Pride (Large)

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Pizza Bocca Lupo

4.1(846 reviews)

7.4 mi•Downtown

I had lunch at Pizza Bocca Lupo with a friend yesterday. It was a beautiful sunny day, so we sat…read moreoutside under an umbrella. Since it was a weekday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded and we could enjoy our lunch and our conversation. Both of us ordered the lunch pizza special--half salad and half pizza. The amazing counter person was incredibly kind about checking on ingredients to help me with my food allergies, and because of her I was able to have a delicious lunch. I added extra fresh mozzarella on my Margherita pizza (gilding the lily but oh so yummy). The arugula and field greens salad with gorgonzola and dried cranberries added just the right amount of bite, creaminess, and sweetness to the mozzarella, crushed tomato, and basil on the pizza. The Neapolitan style thin crust was perfect to me, with a nice chew to it.

Yeah Pizza Bocca Lupo is a solid option for San Pedro Square, but overall, I think it's a bit…read moreoverrated. If you're hanging out with friends in San Pedro Square, it's quite alright. Otherwise I would never come here. The lunch special is a decent deal, otherwise The pizza is quite pricy and the quality is just ok. I would much rather go to slice of homage / square pie guys which is not too far away. Enough talk.

7.1 mi•Paseo de San Antonio, Downtown

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Chicken, Bacon, Onion

Pizza My Heart

3.6(594 reviews)

Fast service and freshly made pizza, I cannot complain. I usually get the veggie pizza but my fam…read moreopted for ham and pineapple, total Hawaiian style! I enjoyed the thin crust and the toppings were not overwhelming at all. It is located across from SJSU and metered parking in front. After 6pm it's free and very easy to find parking. There are parking garages nearby. People tend to be in and out and the lines move relatively fast.

Was craving pizza on New Year's Eve as I just got into town. In the way home I went here to get me…read morea few slices for dinner. They have a lot of variety to choose from and they reheat it for you too. My favorite is the chicken bacon pizza. Has the right amount of saltiness, I recommended eating the slice there while it's hot because once the pizza cools the cheese hardens and you'll have to reheat it again to really enjoy it. I got my food togo so I can't really say much about the decor besides clean and plenty of seating. The service was good too as they greeted me as soon as I came in.

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R M.

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108

5

11 years ago

This was my first time eating at this place despite the fact that I have lived in this neighborhood for 20+ years. On one of the local pages, it was highly recommended so I decided to try it out for myself. I gave it two stars based on the following : Price: $31 is too much for a medium pizza, one beer and one diet coke. Service: It took 45 minutes for the pizza to get ready while the place was more than %70 empty. If it were a full house, it would have easily gone over an hour. Perhaps it would be better to have more people in the kitchen and less on the floor. While we still had food on our plates and while still chewing on the food, we were asked 3 times if we were done with our food and if we cared for a take out box. The place was about %70 empty so not sure why they kept asking us as they needed the table freed up or something for the other customers that you'd think would be waiting to be seated by as I said it was about %70 empty. Food: Ordered their Supreme Amato which based on it's ingredients sounded like the "combo" pizza. Yes, the smell was good specially having to wait for it close to an hour and the crust was crispy but there was hardly any taste to it. Tasted as the ingredients came out of a can or a freezer and not very fresh. Furthermore since I fold my pie, I kept seeing oil dripping from it onto my plate. Unfortunately our first trip turned out to be our last. read more

Kathy M.

58

42

138

10 years ago

Delivery guy was very nice and personable. Pizza was DELICIOUS and delivered in the exact time frame they quoted. We had the meat lovers with spicy sausage instead of regular and also substituted their regular red sauce for the spicy red sauce. It was excellent and quite possibly the best pizza I've ever had! We also had the wings and they didn't disappoint either :) read more

Jude A.

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10

1

16 years ago

This place has the yummiest Pizza I have ever had. Its a little bit pricier that Pizza Hut or Round Table, but it's worth every penny. The owner is very courteous, and the quality is always high. I have used them in many occasions including my son's end of season soccer party. YUM!! read more

Darlene T.

50

22

122

14 years ago

Amato's is a clean, well run business with wonderful food. The pizza is great and they have a salad bar and some delicious desserts too. A couple of the negative reviews here sound bogus. It's not at all run-down and it's very clean. read more

Derick P.

330

198

3086

11 years ago

Really great pizza and they deliver! I ordered the meat lovers but added spicy sausage and spicy red sauce. It was fantastic. The wings were also done really well. Highly recommend. The service over the phone is also top notch. read more

Lori G.

54

9

1

10 years ago

We had a kind of random and special request and the owners son totally came through for us! We love coming here the yummy pizza but he really went above and beyond for us and it was greatly appreciated! read more

Idontlikeamatopozza L.

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1

0

6 years ago

Propane tanks were not full. Lol, I need to write more for this to be a good review so imgoing to keep writing because why not it's fun to write. Jk this place is great, food and employees are great. read more

sonya c.

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10

0

18 years ago

excellent pizza and excellent service. We ordered the pepperoni pizza, the topping was just right and not at all greasy. The kids had a good enough time and I am sure soon we will go back again. read more

Patty C.

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4

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8 years ago

Their pizza is quite good. 4 stars just because of the price and b/c sometimes the wait is super long. I have been coming here for a long time, I just wish the pricing was a bit more reasonable. read more

Sam M.

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4

0

12 years ago

I always wonder when I small business open up how long will it last this place has been open for at least ten years his pizza hands down the best Must try it don't let price get in the way read more

max m.

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1

17 years ago

I'm agree with Paul S and Vik S, Great service, Great quality and excellent pizza . Salad bar is always fresh.I go over there two times in a week and and I will stay with that. read more

Albert B.

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5

0

9 years ago

Great neighborhood place with locals that work there - always a good sign. Food on the menu is always innovative - had a recent spicy veggie pizza that was actually spicy :) read more

Amanda H.

5

27

23

7 years ago

The pizza here is great and the staff is awesome! We come here at least once a month and have always had a great experience. It's family friendly and very clean! read more

Mt T.

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5

0

2 years ago

really good food great service great environment. super underrated. every person should go here at least once in their life (then again and again and again) read more

jojo w.

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3

0

16 years ago

been coming here since it opened and just love Amato's!! The are very clean ,great food , family loves going their , keep up the good work , read more

Skyler D.

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3

0

9 years ago

These pizzas are honestly a lot worse than costco pizzas, which are not only bigger, but cheaper and tastier. The pizzas here are so dry.

Kyle P.

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4

0

10 years ago

The pizza is just amazing, the service is great and the waiters and waitresses are so kind and the owners is so amazing and fantastic!!!

Daniel A.

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9

11

6 years ago

Amato Pizza is a hidden GEM best pizza in San Jose. Highly recommend and love their customer service. The owner is super nice as well!

Amin R.

0

6

0

2 years ago

Enjoyable service, there is plenty of parking, community staple & fresh food ensures I come back to try a new pizza each week.

David H.

216

5

1

10 years ago

I walked in got the best pizza I've ever had I'm my life .... nice surprise Nice place nice people highly recommend!!! read more

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