Antonious Pizza Cafe

Went for the first time because of a co-worker would not stop talking about this place…read more It did not disappoint!!!! Walking in took me back to the neighborhood pizza place I think we all grew up with. Family owners who take pride in their place. Pizza was excellent...super flavorful with lots of topping. Next time I wi try one of the specials.

This place has great Italian and I go there all the time. The monster sandwich is my favorite. They…read morealso have tasty pizza and antipasto. There is so much more there which you will see for yourself. I can't wait to go there again. Paul.

Fountain drinks

Lasagne is a specialty here. Comes with garlic bread.

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Beautiful thin crust today! 10/26/2023

Antonious N&W Pizza

4.3(359 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great pizza, been going here for many years and is always fantastic and fresh…read more Great customer service and remodeled dining.

Antonious is your standard Southern California pizza shop operating since '83. I ordered a small…read more3-topping pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Next time, I'd request thin crust and only one veggie. The pizza and wings were good.

A true Mom And Pop feel!

Pizza dough and pizza sauce for a pizza party

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The Outpost

4.5(379 reviews)

2.3 mi

I feel like everything was amazing like the pizza and the Lemonade that had lavender but the only…read morebad thing is that they were understaffed and it took a little long but as my mom always said good food takes time besides that everything was amazing and Micheal was a amazing server :) and also the vibe is good

I went for lunch at 11am with 4 other people. The server was friendly, answered questions, and was…read moreattentive. I have to eat Gluten Free, and asked if the gloves are changed. He said yes, the food is also prepared and baked separately. I felt comfortable about ordering the pizza with the gluten free crust. We all got pizzas, and they all looked delicious. I ordered a veggie pizza but maybe I'll get a pepperoni next time. The crust was thicker than most gluten free crusts available. The menu also includes salads and a variety of deserts, and a selection of wine. It looks like a good place for date night. I will return.

Cute decor

A Walk In The Woods (Small Charcuterie Board)

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Side view of the dessert So happy to have a good place to eat Come support the small business. It's worth it

DeMatteo's Pizza

4.1(366 reviews)

3.0 mi

Best crust and pepperoni around. I wish I could afford it more often than the occasional WEBDAY…read more Only one pizza today but the grandkids appreciated it! Still the ultimate value on Wednesday. No brainer now that school is back.

Solid Pizza Spot!…read more It was my first time visiting, and overall, it was a good experience. The customer service was friendly, the pizza was reasonably priced, and the restaurant was clean with plenty of indoor seating. The pizza arrived piping hot, which I always appreciate. While I found the flavor to be a bit on the bland side, the freshness and temperature definitely made up for it. Overall, it's a solid spot, and I'd stop by again if I were in the area.

Inside of DeMatteo's

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Antipasto salad to go

Papa Joe's Pizza

4.5(636 reviews)

2.7 mi

this isn't a regular pizza place like dominos or Pizza Hut it actually taste like delicious pizza…read moreinstead of cardboard. The owner is also so sweet always offering water and even soda while u wait. We usually order a UFO (which is a huge pizza for 50$) for parties it keeps the kids and even adults happy. Def a hidden gem. You won't be disappointed

I ordered a pizza online. Went to pick it up. It hadn't even been prepared. OK. I'll wait…read more Finally went home with my pizza. Well, it was tasty. It had too much salt on one side of the pizza. Very salty. But I still ate. Here we are the day after. I got food poisoning. Really bad. I've been in bed all day Saturday. I think the black olives may have been bad. The establishment should stay on top of the expiration date of their product. Or, wear gloves while handling the food While It was tasty. Something was not right on that pizza.

Clean fresh comfy food

Cheesy jalapeno popper

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Updated menu pic 0817/24

Pizza Twist

4.5(162 reviews)

2.3 mi

Pizza was great! Got the halal spicy beef. Ingredients were some premium stuff! Got it spicy and it…read morewas that Indian spicy! They also have great fries! Great service too!

Amazing food and great deals when you order online. This is my second time going and definitely not…read moremy last. I got mild spicy and personally it wasn't super spicy so great to eat even if you are weary of spice! Great seating area outside is available. Overall 10/10 would recommend!

Examples of their menu.

Large 1/2 achari and 1/2 chicken tikka masala

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Outside

Antonio Pizza

4.4(792 reviews)

5.4 mi

I drive 20 minutes from my home to get pizza from here. There's many pizza spots around where I…read morelive but the sauce, cheese, and pizza crust together are so harmonious from Antonio's. We got the party sized pizza for the first time and it was soooo tasty! Perfect amount and sauce and cheese. Not to mention the biggest pizza I've ever seen. I was impressed along with everyone else at a birthday party I was hosting. Also to mention their ranch is perfect. I'm a certified ranch lover so you can trust my word lol. They have sandwiches, wings, and pasta that I've tried in the past and highly recommend all of those as well. Definitely give this spot a try!

Did they get new ownership or management?? The pizza is not the same. The dough doesn't taste the…read moresame and the crust is not as full as it was before. It falls flat...literally. It's no longer the deliciously baked bread taste at the end of every slice. The ranch recipe also tastes different. So salty. Not the same consistency. Sucks because this was my favorite pizzeria close to home. Update: from reading the reviews, I see there's new management. *sigh* Makes sense now.

Antipasto Salad

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New menu as of 11/11/2023

Mamma Mia

4.6(1.5k reviews)

7.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Private events

I came for a birthday celebration. The Shrimp Alfredo was fantastic. The restaurant and the…read morerestrooms were extremely clean. From the begging of entering the restaurant they greeted me and our server Joseph was attentive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. I highly recommend and will be back again.

Went here on Thursday, it was my first time but my son's 4th. I don't remember the name of our…read moreyoung waitress but she left after the first hour there. Then a very nice man named Arturo took over. He was just awesome and made our dinner more enjoyable. The food was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes especially the pizza. I hope to be served by Arturo again.

Personal size pizza with olives & mushrooms. Homemade thin crust and homemade sauce. Pretty good!

Fettuccine alfredo with chicken

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Caprese

Bella's Pizza

4.2(129 reviews)

3.5 mi

My hubs and I pass by Bella's all the time and always want to stop in. Well today was the day and…read morewe are so happy we did. Tiny little shop near UPS and Smart and Final on Arlington. Guy that helped us was friendly and took our order for the $7.99 pizza with one topping. We ordered a pepperoni and it was ready in about 15 minutes. Wow, this pizza is excellent. Just the right amount of sauce, cheese pipping hot and so so delicious. The dough is also really good. Cooked perfectly! I might say the best pizza I've had on this side of Riverside. Blows little Cesar's out of the water. If you're looking for a perfect pizza, this is your spot! A+ for sure!

We recently ordered Bella's again. While the pizza was awesome, things have definitely changed here…read moreover the past two months, and not for the better. This time our lemon pepper wings had close to no seasoning at all and, again, no salt in the seasoning. The pastas we ordered, while still a good taste, now are coming with much less. The breadsticks, which are usually buttery and delicious, were now full of dry seasoning with little to no butter. This isn't the quality we are used to, and this is unfortunate since our orders are always large and between $80-$120 each order. I'm not sure if or how often we will order here moving forward.

20 wings|Lemon Pepper

Lemon Pepper

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Mango Habanero

Capone's Pizza

4.0(362 reviews)

5.1 mi

Great place great food and super cool people, definitely worth the stop or order when in the area…read moredon't pass it up!

We've been getting delivery from here for years but this was the first time we ever went in to eat…read more The pizza wasn't as good as I remember. We wanted to try a couple of different things than we normally order so we also got the boneless wings with the special sauce, a California Killer, and a Philly. The Cali Killer was mostly lettuce and tomato, barely any meat. And there was avocado on one small end of the sandwich but nowhere else. The Philly was just not good. There was barely any meat, and what little it had was obviously not fresh. I think they tried to over grill it to make it seem fresh but that just made it worse. There wasn't much cheese on it either. Overall it was dry and empty. The wings were OK but pretty soggy except for the edges. The ranch and the beer was good. The place is chill but the employees could be a bit friendlier.

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Veggie XL pizza ! Good size. Fresh made. Best pizza in I.E. hands down

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Chris B.

12 years ago

There's much to say about the place. It has good days and bad days. I've only personally been theres a handful of times and each trip differs. I'm going to recall my experiences both good and bad. There's are things I can applaud this small business on and also things Im going to complain about. Let's start with the bad. Now It can't just be me but there's is a certain employee that just rinks of rude. I've never caught his name but how I'm going to describe him will for sure paint a clear picture. He's an older most likely late 40s early 50s caucasion man wider than most and gives off a very uncomfortable vibe his natural expression is just of disgust and he has this thick southern accent you might find in an in bred redneck. I once asked for crushed peppers and she said they were all out and right behind him what do I see a huge container right behind him filed to the top. And I've also observed his treatment of his fellow coworkers he's so rude to them and talked down to them. He also lacks customer service I was being helped by a very kind employee and he comes out of nowhere asking him to get him ice when he himself clearly had nothing to do but to boss others around, he then leaving me I got stuck to deal with him. He lurks around the counters finding ways to creep customers out he makes me physically uncomfortable and uneasy if I was child Id prob have nightmares of him. Well enough of him now on to the cleanliness. I've been there at times where it's perfect not a crumb in place and I understand that yes it gets busy and yes people are messy and dirty and could be cleaner but when there's trash on the floor and crush peppers and Parmesan cheese festering on the counters like I'm in a some pigsty it's time to clean up. The floors should be swept more and mopped looks like cars were doing donuts in there. Also sadly hate to be that guy but it's slightly pricey especially for simple things that shouldn't. The joint Also is very hot that never changes every visit to Antonious is like entering a green house. Bacon... No bacon for pizza or sandwiches... GET BACON. I'm sure there are things in forgetting but I must move on. Now the good. The restaurant has a very family feel besides that one rude employee the rest of the crew is nice an kinda and always smiling. There's a couple employees in particular that I just enjoy so helpful and happy one a younger man maybe mid 20s Latino man just a fun guy and the other this young African American kid he has this smile that lights up your world so helpful does everything he can for you also sure to tip these two. The food is divine. The spinach lasagna will make your mouth water. The antipasto salad the roll thing they do with the cheese and meat is unique. And of course the pizza, so good and if you need a big pizza to feed quite a few pizza they have this XL large pizza comes with 12 16 slices. They also know what you need if you thinking of it they always 2 steps ahead never need to ask for plates or napkins or anything always can read my mind. And during Christmas they truly get in the spirit!!! Simply beautiful the decorations are magnificent. I absolutely adore this place it's amazing and hope it's hear for a long time. Like all things there's pros and cons but the pros outway the cons in this case. read more

Abram C.

122

6 months ago

Not sure if most people order from this place in person or just use one of the delivery apps, but my recent visit left me with mixed feelings. It's a small business, which I respect, but the overall experience was questionable. The atmosphere felt off, and the customer service could definitely use improvement. The woman who assisted me seemed unsure of herself, which made the interaction a bit awkward I just wanted to get my pizza and go. The restaurant itself felt uncomfortable, and honestly, it made me question whether I'd return. First impressions matter, and I think the owners need to take a serious look at how their space comes across to customers. I understand that starting a small business isn't easy, especially financially, but investing in the interior and general operations could go a long way. The vibe of a restaurant is important it reflects on the quality and care behind the food too. I couldn't help but wonder what things might be like behind the scenes. I hope they take this into consideration moving forward. read more

Daquarius R.

7 years ago

Amazing place to eat. And customer service is unmatched by any other pizza joints. Young man working the front counter in a beanie made sure all of mine and my families needs were met and suggested the best deals for us and ensured we got our pizza swiftly and for a good price, then he went to the back and even made some pizzas throwing the dough like a true professional making this an enjoyable experience for the kids because they got to see their dough be made, like is there anything that young man can't do??Great place to bring the family hot slices up front and quick pizzas being made but still ensuring great quality. Would recommend to anyone going to downtown not only during regular year but even during Festival of Lights, even with the restaurant being packed out the doors the customer service maintains its exelence read more

Ray K.

6 years ago

I can't stop but love this place. The art on the walls, the friendly staff, the quaint and eloquent atmosphere that is just magnified by the food! This pizza is filling, delicious, and oh so satisfying when you happen to be just strolling by and wanting something even the picky kids can enjoy. They also have other stuff on the menu too so don't be afraid to ask if you go in a group and aren't in the mood for pizza. And best of all. Vegetarian options are available! With how intense these current times are, having a piece of their food reminds you of the peaceful bliss of the less stressful past. Things will get better, and if you want a pick me up, they also do DELIVERY. What an epic time to be so forward with technology and support a family owned business as well. read more

Mario M.

11 years ago

I love their food, and I have since I was a young boy. When I had gone to the downtown Riverside location, and I saw the manager/owner, Wayne I think his name is, nostalgia had got me very excited as he ran the old Antonios on Elizabeth, when I approached Wayne, he was a complete jerk. He completely disregarded my feelings, and I am pretty sure he is a Racist. He acted as if I was a lesser being, and was not nearly as excited to see me. Do not support Racist establishments, I have no idea why he has named his pizza place Antonios, maybe he is trying to play off the fact that foriegners own pizza shops. read more

Bella M.

9 years ago

Probably the worst pizza place I've ever been to. Absolutely the worst customer service I've ever received. Every single worker was incompetent and made the line take about 20 min when it could have taken 5. I will never be returning. Very disappointing. Wish I could give it negative stars. It's almost as if they went out of their way to be as inconsiderate as possible. I tried to add a slice of pizza to my order while buying a refill at the pick up counter, but they would not accommodate that and told me I'd have to wait in the 25+ min line again. read more

Melanie L.

3 years ago

Bad customer service. I wrote a previous review. I took down my self. believe it went too far with the owner and employee. (My self included) My desire was never the intent to hurt the Busness but to rather help them better service new customers like my self and people that are outsiders visiting riverside. I wish the best for this Business and employees including Luis. I hope you finish nursing school . read more

Colleen A.

16 years ago

This place is great! The food is awesome at low prices. The atmosphere is really calm and comfortable with nice paintings and decorations. They also have really good desserts and cold beer and wine! They even have an outside sitting area so if you want to bring your dog you can! I have talked to the owner, Teresa and she is really nice. Love this place! read more

George C.

9 years ago

I dont do yelp since its mostly for pissed off people who have nothing good to say and think theyre the food gurus, but i was having a bad day and some big guy gave me a free slice after recognizing i was glum and thst i always came in after class. This place is good people and should be recognized for the good things thry do too, not just the bad read more

Sam L.

10 years ago

Amazing service and amazing people. We came in for the Mission Inn light show. My daughter only eats Pizza. We ordered 2 pizzas and didn't expect the great service that was provided because the store was crazy busy. But they attended to us every time we went up to the counter asking for something. Difentatly we found a good pleace. read more

Helias C.

10 years ago

Hands down the best freaking pizza place in town. No Dominos, Pizza Hut nothing comes compared to the home made pizza , not to mention quality, comes close to tasting this good. Teresa the owner is such a kind lady and helps customers out in any need they have. Again the best pizza place in town. Try thier wings. Fingerlicking good. read more

Tim J.

11 years ago

Went in with my family and had a great time excellent service. The staff there was very helpful and friendly. I ordered a pizza for drinks and some hot wings apparently it was some sort of special for Wednesday night and my bill was around 26 dollers. That's the cheapest I've been able to feed my family of five come along time. read more

Tito ..

8 years ago

You don't come here for the food. Or for the service. Or the ambiance for that matter... I'm not quite sure why you'd come here. Well... actually... if you're absolutely desperate for subpar food, delivered with a frown, in an unattractive venue, this is the certainly the place for you. read more

Izaak L.

4 years ago

How do I give this place ZERO stars? Ordered a $45 pizza that took about 1 hour & to my dismay the pizza wasn't even cut. This place has gone to trash. Dudes in there don't even care about their job. Seems like this place is just to launder money. Disgusting. read more

Luis C.

12 years ago

this awesome place is located in historic downtown riverside and I have to say its the best pizza in town!!!! the workers are friendly and helpful.. some say prices are high but you definitely get what you pay for..highly recomended read more

Colleen A.

11 years ago

I love this place it has affordable food for the whole family. It also has really good monthly specials that you can check out on Facebook I think. They also have an ice cream counter 4 on the hot days. read more

Brian O.

2 years ago

Never disappoint! Always a quality slice and options. I love to get my pizza well done with extra sauce. Staff is great and willing to share their opinions and ideas of what to order. read more

Ibar S.

11 years ago

We ordered a cheese pizza cause but it was so tasteless I don't recommend it, after that we ordered an ice cream and was so so, I won't come back later read more

R S.

9 years ago

Way, way, way too slow. Ordered 2 pizzas and seriously almost gave up and asked for our money so we could leave. Pizza was fine, but nothing special. read more

Daniel S.

14 years ago

The service sucks... specifically southern fat dude. He was extremely rude to both me and workers.. needs to be fired, not gonna help business out read more

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