Walked in like a week ago and got a piece of pizza. Guy behind the counter said, "you want an extra slice for free?" I said "heck yeah" It was a slice I don't normally eat but hey, I appreciate the offer! Ordered chopped cheese and fries. BOMB. I let my mother take a bite and she was like, "oh mmm, that's tasty!" The fries are seasoned well as well. Order ahead or call it in. Tell em Dev sent you lol read more

Let's put the scenario into prospective, it's one of the hottest recorded days of summer is 2026. Just left this place after saying I'm gunna try this place after work. I cash my check all the time next door which I highly recommend! Nice guys there... Long story short I didn't try the pizza, Service sucked, went in ordered a 2 slice special with a small drink for 10$ Even put a 1$ tip Total due 11.88 Guy hands me a cup I said no thank you I have my yeti cup. He said how big is your yeti cup I say a little bit bigger than that cup. He said special comes with this cup and I have to use that cup... I said that doesn't make any sense. I laughed and said cancel my order and left. Then another guy said you can't do that in 7-11. Which I do ... I pay for a drink and use mine. Anyways, It's 100 degrees outside. Their cup would have kept my drink cold for .2 seconds. And maybe if they invested in some f AC I would've taken their cup. It was hotter in there than outside. If you go, for the love of God, never, ever, ever, take your cup. Never, ever! Looks like I'll have to try the 1000 other pizza places in a one mile radius. read more

Caliano pizza - Yeti cup - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Pizza was ok, but the customer service was horrible. I placed an order through Yelp, which goes through Grubhub, and was given an estimated pickup time of 50 minutes. I arrived an hour later, even setting an alarm and calling ahead to confirm that my order would be ready. When I got there, my order wasn't even started. I was told it would take another 7-10 minutes, but I had already been waiting about 15 minutes. At that point, I asked to cancel the order. Instead of apologizing for the delay, I was told, "We're not going to cancel it. The pizza just got in the oven." I explained that I had placed the order more than an hour earlier. The response was dismissive: "No, you haven't been waiting that long." What was most frustrating wasn't even the wait--it was the attitude. Mistakes happen, but good customer service means acknowledging the mistake, apologizing, and trying to make it right. Instead, I felt like I was being blamed for their mistake. The pizza itself was good, but the poor communication, management, and customer service completely overshadowed the experience. I hope management addresses this because the food has potential, but the customer service needs significant improvement. read more

decent pizza, horrible customer service. The employee that I asked would not give me a box to take my pizza home in until I brought him the pizza plate and stand. I just wanted a box and was a bit offended that he wouldn't give me one. You want me to bus any other tables before you give me what I ask? I saw some boxes sitting by the video games (not behind the counter) and just grabbed one for myself and he proceeded to tell me to f**k off multiple times. As I write this I see 3 pages of other posts about bad customer service. I have learned my lesson. They have often had bad customer service, but this was the final straw. I wish yelp had zero stars. I won't be back. read more

We enjoyed this pie, it is cooked a hot oven it is hot when you walk in the fans are blowing. And FiFi was on Japan was playing I called it in and wifey picked it up on her way home I love the drizzle of garlic oil drizzle on top it so delicious and thin crust too Fresh Ricotta, mushrooms With right amount of cheese it's so freaking good I wish I could have a slice everyday read more

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I've been hearing a lot of people rave about this place. Let me say, the pizza we ordered was probably the best pizza I've ever had! The reason for the 3 stars, is it took about an hour and a half to get our pizza, maybe even longer. I ordered online and never got a notification that it was ready so I sent my husband over to check if it was ready. It was not. They couldn't even find our order. So, my husband reordered and was told it would take another 45 minutes. I thought that since we had already been waiting for a long time, they'd maybe put a rush on our order. Because the pizza was so good, I'll probably give them another chance. read more

Two slices for $8 and some change. Really cool guys who run the show. Great tasting pizza. I've had their chicken parm here too which is awesome. Chill spot with sports on. Can't go wrong with Caliano's. Cheers! read more

Caliano pizza - Mushroom/Cheese + Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Our go to for pizza in town is Caliano Pizza in Chula Vista, CA. The food and service is always great! We recommend the following: * Meat & Co pizza with pepperoni, sausage, meatball and bacon. *Chopped Cheese sandwich with chopped meat, cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes and peppers. The pizza and sandwiches never disappoint! Try it! Happy Yelping :) read more

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The food is Not bad a little overpriced but pretty good , but they have the worst service here. The dudes in the back are extremely rude and the owner looks like he never wants to be there very unfortunate because I really like the pizza but customer service really makes a differencea read more

My family and I order from here often. So far we've tried numerous pizzas, cheesesteak, chopped cheese, chicken parm, wings, and fries. Everything we've had so far was delicious. Definitely open to trying other menu items but we really like what we have already tried. They have indoor and outdoor seating and there's plenty of parking. Definitely recommend giving them a try. read more

My Italian wife said this is the type of pizza that makes you dance after the first bite... she wasn't lying. Pizza was way bigger than we thought, which is never a bad thing. Crispy, loaded, and tasted fantastic. Every slice was hitting. We'll be back for sure. read more

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Fresh back from NY, I had to re-visit this spot. Chopped cheese is bomb-tastic..just like you get on the streets back East.. the slice is also super yummy- hot and fresh we were the first customers today. Last time I brought home a burger for my son and he still talks about it months later. A down south gem- don't sleep on this CV neighborhood place. read more

Caliano pizza - Mushroom ricotta slice - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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I have been eyeballing this pizza place for awhile! It did not disappoint. This pizza was the cheesiest, the most juiciest, flavorful pizza Ive tried in a long time. I love pizza and will drive all over town for the right kind of pizza. No fake stuff real authentic pizza sauce for us. This place is the real deal. The service was also spectacular. So friendly!! Hubby wanted a beer off tap after work it just hit the spot. Happy to say we will be back. That white pizza caught my eye. read more

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Been coming here for a few years now--and it finally feels like we've got a pizza spot that truly delivers and sticks around. Every pie is solid, and the chopped cheese is an absolute must. If you're in the area, definitely check it out--it's a hidden gem tucked into a low-key strip mall.!! Also don't sleep on the Mexican food spot near it a must try for the area ! read more

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One of the best New York style pizzas and San Diego definitely can give Bronx Pizza a run for its money.

This is what one of my favorite pizza spots in the area! Caliano's Pizza consistently delivers delicious, high-quality pizza. The crust is thin and crispy and you can really taste the difference in the fresh, quality ingredients they use. The service is always friendly and efficient. The staff is welcoming, and they always get our order right. It's a small, cozy shop with a warm and inviting atmosphere. They offer both whole pizzas and pizza by the slice, which is perfect when you just want a quick bite. If you're in the area, I highly recommend Caliano's! read more

Caliano pizza - Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Finally a good pizza spot down south. They have a really good NY style pizza with great wings. Ever since NY pizzeria closed down the option have been slim. This is my new go-to spot read more

We ordered two pizzas and were told they would be ready in about 45 minutes. After waiting over an hour, my husband asked about the order. The owner became confrontational, refused to provide the pizzas or a refund, and told him, "Get out of here before it gets bad." I was on the phone with my husband during the incident, heard the owner and another worker yelling at my husband, and drove to the shop. After hearing I was coming, the owner finally gave my husband the pizzas. He then called him a "coward" and claimed that because he gives free pizza to the Chula Vista Police Department, they would "definitely help him" if the situation escalated. Throughout the incident, we were simply trying to either receive the food we had paid for or obtain a refund after waiting well beyond the promised pickup time. The owner's threatening and unprofessional behavior made us feel cheated and uncomfortable. We had been loyal customers for the past few years and were shocked at the owner's behavior. The owner had no problem yelling at me or my husband infront of other customers. I will no longer be returning to this pizza shop. read more

We got home and noticed the pizza was kinda burnt on the edges but decided to give it a try anyway. First bite and it tasted burnt/bitter. We looked at the bottom of multiple slices and they were all burnt and black. It was inedible. The top part with the cheese and sausage was good but the burnt taste was just too overpowering. We called them to let them know and the guy on the phone asked who the order was for and said "my coworker didn't think it was too burnt". Then he said they can remake it but in an hour because they were very busy. We were already about to arrive so we told them we were coming back right now. We got there and there's only 2 customers in the restaurant. The big guy with the glasses gives attitude right away, takes the pizza and inspects it and says "That's too burnt for you?" We say yes we can't eat it, doesn't taste good. Then we ask for it to be remade and he says it would take like 30-40 minutes to remake or he can give us a refund. We ask for a refund and my bf is telling him it's just not edible and he takes the pizza, goes to the back, and we see him throw it to the side where he wasn't visible anymore and it and it sounded like he punched it a few times. I was honestly kind of scared. I'm sad we had a bad experience because we love supporting small businesses but this was just so unprofessional and weird; he could've handled it differently, he could've gained business and a positive review. read more

Caliano pizza - Burnt pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

First time ordering from here. The pepperoni and sausage whole pizza with mushrooms was ok. The cannolis were huge. The service was great even though it was just a pick up order. The ambiance had this sports bar kinda vibe/mom and pop. I thought the price was reasonable. read more

Caliano pizza - Pepperoni sausage mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Well San diegoans this was well worth my trip today 6-11-2026 from carlsbad down to Chula Vista this establishment I give it five stars because the owner is friendly & plenty of parking & very clean with reasonably priced food, they also accept credit cards but what do I look for most at the end of the day excellent food *I had the meatball sandwich & the chicken parmesan sandwich & I was not disappointed I'm coming back with my friend to have a sausage & pepperoni pizza I highly Recommend this Restaurant it is top tier read more

Caliano pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Do not let the site fool you. Just a pizza place in a strip mall, pizza is available in a full pie or by the slice. Prices are reasonable if you are looking for fancy look elsewhere but if you just want good pizza this is the place. read more

First time ordering from Caliano Pizza because I saw Mr. Chula Vista recommendation on Instagram. We weren't disappointed and next time we are going to try the sandwiches. read more

Found a metal bristle while eating a slice of pizza. Called to ask if they use a metal brush and was told they do use to clean the oven. Asked to speak to a manager but none was available. Employee on phone did not offer to remedy or refund. Asked him to please let kitchen staff know the risk this poses. Eat at your own risk. read more

Caliano pizza - Reheated half a slice and found metal bristle in pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

The pizza was decent, but the service left a really bad taste in my mouth. I asked to have the Padres game put on the TV, and the staff member (who appeared to be a manager or supervisor, as he was giving instructions to another employee) basically told me that San Diego sports aren't allowed in the restaurant. As a lifelong San Diegan, that response was disappointing and frankly insulting. This is our home team in our city. It's not a big ask to catch the game while eating. Because of this interaction, I won't be returning. read more

One size for all pizzas should've been the first red flag. The fact they also serve burgers and fries should've been another. Or maybe the guy who took my order and hung up before I could add more items. Perhaps he was inadvertently doing me a favor. I ordered a pepperoni and mushroom pizza with marinara sauce. I got mushrooms and ricotta. Not even close. Also ordered the chicken parmigiana sandwich, and it was weirdly tasteless. Suffice to say, I will not be going back. Bambino's is far better and they even go the extra mile of preparing my order correctly. read more

I've known and drove by this place dozens of times and finally tried them out. It is located in a tiny strip mall maybe only four businesses. Caliano was at the end. Outside the had a couple picnic tables and maybe inside for about 20 guest with a number of tables a couple tvs and a corner section with a couple Video game consoles. Simple and clean. They greeted my son and I when we entered and took our order quickly at the counter. We ordered the double cheese smashed burger, a cheese steak sandwich and an all meat pizza. My Don really loved the burger and it was smashed even the bun, lol. The cheese steak sandwich was great. Lots of meat and very balanced flavors. After we ate these we also started working on the pizza. It was alot for us and we ended up having left over pizza for the next day. The pizza was a New York style pizza and tasted like one as well. The prices were reasonable, service was fantastic and the food I would definitely go back! read more

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This MUST be under new ownership...I went months ago and the supposed owner was rude as F--k. He overcharged me on my order, the dessert item was so stale, he was so offended that I asked if it was fresh. The pizza was nothing amazing and overpriced, mistake wasting my time and money. read more

Love this spot and I usually get the special which is two slices with a drink. Very nice people. Thank you!

Dang, I shoulda checked Yelp first. I seen a video on tik tok talking bout this spot and some girl was like "I drive from Esco just for the pizza" and I told my wife to pick some up after work. We have a cheese, sausage and some other one. Disappointing, glad we tried it again but Bambino's is way better, this place has decent cheese, okay sauce but the crust is too chewy. Tastes like a reheated pizza that's 1 week old. It's diff than the chain places so try it yourself, but I don't think we will be coming back. Kids didn't even finish it and all left overs went in the trash 2 days later. Oh well. Wish it was better read more

l I went in to order two spice to go . Old guy with white hair tells after the facts they don't have any bags . And tries to hand me two extra plates to put on top but these slices are greasy and I have a new car with leather interior . read more

Caliano pizza - Rude as hell - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I love the new items listed! Never tired of trying something new on the menu! As always ICE cold beer served in the coldest mugs out there! Adding New big TVs was a great super addition ... took friends watched the Olympics and had a great time as a group! read more

Great pizza. Really good fries. So-so service. It just depends. I've had good service and then not so good service. The fries especially seem random. One time they said they put two orders in one box and they were a little burned. I've ordered enough times to know we paid for two and got about 1.5. Another time they messed up another order ahead of me, but were making all our fries at once, and they took fries out of my order to complete an additional box for them. When I asked for more fries they said that's the order size, which frankly, it was not. I had already waited 45 minutes for the pizza and had no time to deal with them. Again, the food is good. My kids like it and they've tried the pizza, fries, chicken sandwich, philly sandwich, etc., and it is always good. They need an additional worker so that one worker is not "schizophrenically" making food, answering the phone, pouring drinks, and then expected to get it all right. read more

Our go to since moving to the area. Mushroom ricotta is yummy. Thr cheese bread is great too!

Ever since having Sicilian pizza from Palermo, nothing came close to it until I found Caliano pizza. Their large pizza is almost twice the size of their competitors. For sure the best pizza in a 10 mile radius. read more

The best pizza in Chula Vista! I've never been dissatisfied when I come here. Chopped cheese sub, meatball sub and the chicken parm sub, so so good! read more

Loved this pizza. I just left the East coast and was looking for some pizza that came close to that NYC flavor and Camino pizza hit the spot. I love the flavor of the sauce which really makes the pizza. The pepperoni and sausage is really good. The slices are huge similar the NY style pizza. This is my new pizza spot. read more

Caliano pizza - Sausage and pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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They didn't have a huge selection of different pizzas. Maybe only 3 different kinds which was a bit disappointing. My pizza was a bit burnt on the crust as well. I think I prefer Luigis pizza. read more

Caliano pizza - Jalapeño Pizza and Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I've noticed when I order a whole pie, the middle comes out...soggy/not firm. When I order a slice, it tastes much better. Came in last week, termites crawling on walls and counter, smaller bugs crawling on tables. Despite being grossed out by the bugs, still ordered pizza to go, cuz it's the best tasting pizza in Chula Vista, and took a shower immediately after. read more

Pizza was yummy but i wouldn't exactly call it ny style. There's a certain way that the dough should fold and how the cheese should be. I enjoyed my slice but would not compare it to a slice. I was also intrigued to see chop cheese on their menu. Decided to try it. It was also good but was it was definitely missing a certain taste. They also added banana peppers, i didnt care for that. All in all, i did enjoy the food but would not compare to our friends in the east coast There are a couple of tables inside and lots of free parking. The staff was friendly as well. read more

Caliano pizza - Chop cheese - Pizza Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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