**4.5 STARS**
Just recently ordered some takeout from here for the Niners playoff game. This was actually the second time we've tried Atlas since moving to San Bruno ~10 years ago, but the first time in quite a while.
They are owned by the same folks as Noori, the Indian restaurant. In fact, as of August of 2024, they moved Noori across the street to be inside Atlas.
LOCATION & PARKING:
Nestled right on San Mateo Ave. just a short distance from San Bruno Ave. There is parking on the main and surrounding streets, but make sure to look out for parking signs, since it's not free everywhere anymore. There are several tables out front within a semi-private outdoor dining area on your way in.
INSIDE:
There is a relatively large space inside for eating. In addition to tables, there's a bar area with multiple TVs. It seems to be a full bar with beers on tap and everything. Additionally, there is a fridge with things like bottled beer, soda, Jarritos, White Claw, iced tea, water, and mago lassi. There is a counter for ordering and also picking up to-go orders. I'm not sure if they have table service, though I'm guessing you order at the counter and they bring the food out to your table.
FOOD:
While the star of the show is the pizza, they also have other options. With classic appetizers like garlic bread and various forms of cheesy bread, they also have an "Atlas Spicy Garlic Stick", which has onion, jalapeño, pineapple, and mozzarella cheese. I remember ordering this the first time we came and enjoying it! Other appetizer options include mozzarella sticks, potato wedges, jalapeño poppers, and fries.
There are 5 different options for salads, and 6 different options for chicken wing flavors. For those looking for other main dish options, they have both pasta and oven baked sub sandwiches.
For the pizza, they have over 20 choices in their "Italian Pizza" section. These are more traditional options such as pepperoni, margarita, combo, Hawaiian, veggie, etc. There are a few more fun options like Taco Pizza, Texas BBQ, and buffalo chicken. There is of course the option to get half-and-half of two pizzas for an additional charge.
If you're feeling a little funky, you can order from the "Atlas Fusion Pie' menu. These pizzas include flavors like chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, samosa chaat, paneer, and more. Again the option to do half-and-half with two flavors, or even mix the Italian and Fusion pies.
On this most recent visit we did the half-and-half, pairing the chicken tikka and "Pepperoni Passion" which has extra pepperoni and extra cheese. It was an additional $4 to upgrade the half pizza to chicken tikka from the fusion menu... worth it. When ordering online, the standard prices listed are for medium. It was an extra $6 to make it a large.
The flavor on both sides of the pizza was quite good. My critiques would be that I do wish the toppings went a little further towards the edge, and I think I'd order extra sauce next time.
We also got an order of the Tandoori wings (8 pieces - $13.99). The photo on the website makes these look really good, and I will say they were quite tasty. We were almost shocked when we initially opened the box to see the bright and deep red color on the chicken. The wings themselves were large and very meaty. For the price, you're definitely not getting chintzy baby wings.
The ranch was fine, nothing to write home about. Unfortunately nothing special, and tasted more like a Kraft or something that was mass produced.
OVERALL:
A great local spot to have some tasty Indian fusion pizza. With plenty of choices for pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and apps, there's something for almost everyone! There's also the option to order from the Noori menu, if you're feeling like more traditional Indian food.
The staff I interacted with were all very nice and friendly. This is definitely a place I would come back to try additional pizzas and different chicken wing flavors!
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