Have been a fan of Casanova Pizza since its inception on Vista Ave, many years before . Thier location these days is slightly out of the way for me , unless I happen to be close by . On the occasions I trek across town ..I am always glad I did. Thier pizza's are New England style thin crust . Ceaser salads are nice sized and not skimpy . This is a family run restaurant that hopefully survives despite it quirky location, and road construction gridlock. read more

The service was so mediocre that at one point I almost suggested walking out to my partner. It took a good 10-15 minutes just to get the menu. Another 10 before they came back with drinks and took our order. The appetizer was a puffed up bread which was fun to eat. They brought olive oil and what tasted like vinegar to eat it with. We ate that and it was another 20 minutes before they came to the table and told us they prioritized the take out orders over ours, "But your pizzas are now in the oven." The table behind us who also ordered an appetizer and 2 pizzas, were served 10 minutes before we were served. Always willing to overlook some hiccups in service if the food is good... unfortunately the food was terrible. We ordered a Don Ho and the sauce was so bland it was gross. The center of the pizza was so soft we thought, at first, it was under cooked. After looking at the bottom of the pie we could see it was cooked but we also noticed that the sauce was so watery it pooled in the center and made everything soft and gross. The margarita pizza was so overcooked the cheese was melted into the pizza and the basil leaves were wilted and yet crispy at the same time. Below is a picture of what it SHOULD have looked like, and a picture of what we got. It was so bad we actually sent it back and they said, "Well that's how we always make it." We had high hopes but after this all around lacking experience, we won't be back. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - What it SHOULD look like - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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I wanted to like this place, and I went in with high hopes with the 4.6 rating, but it was so bad. The service was horrible, they had us sit down wherever and then took forever to bring us menus. And I'm always willing to forgive bad service if the food is good, but sadly that wasn't the case. I thought it was weird because we ordered drinks and I asked for a Diet Coke and she said oh we have Coke zero and so I said oh that sounds great and my date ordered a Dr Pepper and she didn't tell us that one was fountain, and the other was a can with no refills, not a huge deal but just weird. We then ordered the Pagniotelli, and the bread was really good. We also ordered the Margarita pizza and the Don Ho. It took them forever to get us our order and the table that came in behind us maybe 5 to 10 minutes after us got their pizzas first. Finally, they came out and said that they were backed up because of a ton of to go orders, we hadn't seen one person walk into the place to pick up a go order. I think they just lost the ticket and I would've preferred they just be honest about that because things happen, but again, as long as the food is good I don't care. Finally, the pizzas come out and I love a good coal-fire brick oven pizza where you get a little bit of char on the crust, but our Don Ho was just burnt. And the Margarita pizza was wild. The mozzarella had melted down like they microwaved it way too long and it was just this bubbly mess and the basil was beyond wilted, it was just burnt and sad. I've never seen a Margarita pizza look like that. But looks aren't everything, we went in for the taste test. And I noticed the middle of this super crispy burnt pizza was completely soggy because what they use for sauce was so watery and so flavorless. I honestly think it was just a can of tomato sauce. It had no spices or anything, including the Don Ho, which is pineapple, ham and black olives, and they tasted completely bland, not even some grated cheese and pepper flakes could save these pizzas. I thought maybe it was a one off and I sent the Margarita pizza back not wanting a replacement and she asked what was wrong with it and I said it was way overcooked and bland and she said that's the way we always make it. So this definitely isn't gonna become one of our go to's. Literally one of the most disappointing experiences I've ever had in a restaurant. Which is sad because I was so hungry. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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My husband is a pizza junkie and I have probably hit every pizza joint downtown to grab him a slice. He wanted pizza for lunch today. I didn't want to grab him a slice that was previously made and reheated so I stopped into Casanova Pizzeria today. To get to this joint is probably easy but with all the road construction going on, it was a pain to get to today. I finally made it in and I'm happy they have designated parking for their guests. I probably would have left if there wasn't parking. They do have two points of entry, one for dine in and take out. Made my way in and saw how pretty this venue is. I love the big windows and the brightness of the place. It's very spacious with very pretty light fixtures. There was a menu at the register and checked it out while I waited for someone to help me. To be honest, I waited for a hot minute there. It wasn't till another guest that had a pick up order that showed up when the waitress greeted me. I ordered a small pizza with half marinara and half Alfredo sauce with extra cheese for my husband. I was told 20 minutes would be the wait time so I made my way to the gas station across the street real quick to kill some. Made my way back and hung out for about 10 minutes. My pizza was ready in a pretty white box stamped Casanova on it. I looked at it to make sure it was all good and made my way to my husband. The pizza was pipping hot! The crust was golden with some char spots on it. The cheese was beautifully melted in the middle. It was a beautiful pie. I had a small slice cause why wouldn't I? The cheese had a great cheese pull. The slice was thin nad had a nice layer of sauce. The mix of the sauces were perfect! The crust was crusty on the outside but soft and airy in the middle. What I appreciated the most about this pizza is that there wasn't a huge crust to it. You got pieces with minimal crust so you're getting to enjoy all the goodness of the sauce and cheese. This joint is legit good. It's not the cheapest pizza but you are definitely getting your money's worth. I don't know when we will be back but if it's soon it will definitely be a date night spot for us. I look forward to eating another pie and trying one of their salads. read more

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Come Hungry & Leave Happy! Really impressed with this place! The restaurant has a fun atmosphere with great views, and the layout is well thought out--takeout has a separate entrance, so you don't have to weave through diners if you're just picking up food. 100% 5 service all round from the servers, to cooks, and take out! My wife and I shared a salad, and it was massive--we were still eating it the next day! The pizzas are great too, and we loved that you can split the pies, even with different sauce bases. We couldn't decide, so we went half red sauce, half olive sauce, and it was perfect. Also, big plus that a lot of their wines are from Italy! Can't wait to come back. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Huge ranch salad. I love they mix up the dressings before they bring it out - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Casanova Pizza is hands down my favorite pizza spot in Boise. The crust is absolutely perfect every single time. Light, crisp, and beautifully balanced with just the right chew. The sauce actually tastes like real tomato and complements the crust instead of overpowering it. They also understand restraint. The toppings and cheese are high quality and never overloaded, which lets the pizza itself shine. And the Caesar salad? Truly the best in the Treasure Valley. Fresh, crisp romaine, bold flavorful dressing, and the perfect parmesan finish. It's one of those places where you crave both the pizza and the salad equally. I come here weekly with my son and it never misses. Consistent, classic, and done right every time. Boise is lucky to have Casanova. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Cheese pizza/ Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Not sure how this place got 4.6 stars. We tried four different pizzas and all were horrible. Super floppy read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I had to go back and try again. I did take out and the person on the phone was polite and even checked with the kitchen to see wait time The dough was spot on. Light, airy , crispy. The best crust. Pepperoni was delicious. Sauce was also good as well. I will go back I just haven't worked up to trying the sausage again read more

When we visited here last weekend, my wife realized this was reincarnated from its days on Vosta Ave! We stopped in around 2 PM for a late lunch early dinner thing. The only odd thing is the parking. Limited on the street but you can park in the parking lot at the end of the building. That said, the pizza is amazing. We had the Mondo with added Jalapeño and fresh basil. Not a crumb was left. Crust was perfection. Having travelled to Italy last year, we loved the amount of Italian wines they offered. Service was excellent. Eva was a blast to talk to and she had such a great personality. This alone will be reasons we will return when we are near the Boise area. Oh, and the artwork you can see at the top of my picture was done by her. Didn't know that when photo was taken. Glad we now know this place is back in operation. You will love the food! read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Super friendly and helpful staff; good selection of beers on tap and amazing pizza. Plenty of seating inside. When we came in they had just put in an espresso machine (which wasn't up and running yet) but would love to come back for it since everything else we had was great! read more

First the staff was amazing. Justin is so personable and easy to have a great conversation! We met the owner who was friendly and just a pleasure to meet. The food was fantastic! We will be going back many more times I'm sure. Try it you won't be disappointed!! read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We wanted to try this place out based on reviews we had saw. The Caesar salad portion was a good size and cheese bread was tasty. The pizza was just ok. The second Pizza had burnt crust as you can see in the pic. What was Really lacking was the service. They need More than one waiter. Took forever to order and forever to pay. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Love that you can order half and half pies! The crust was perfect thickness, our order was correct, and fast. Would definitely go back. Note: limited parking. read more

This is one of my top two pizza places on earth. The other one is in the Berkshire mountains in Massachusetts. And I'm from Chicago where there a lot of good choices. I had the lunch size pizza today and the crust was perfect as was the fresh mozzarella and basil. Unfortunately the fresh tomato sauce was a bit too tart which I am sure is because they must have gotten a bad batch of canned tomatoes from their supplier or they didn't add enough sugar to make the sauce. Whatever the reason I'm sure it will be perfect next time I am back in Boise. Service was courteous and attentive, the dining room and tables were clean, and it was a pleasant lunch. It's still the best place for pizza in Boise. read more

Super quaint joint. Everything is handmade from the lemonade to the rootbeer and the pizza. Pizza crust was crispy w the right amount of dough. The veggie sandwich was absolutely Devine. Loved this meal! read more

The pizza was delicious and they offer many different pizza options. We tried the clam bacon and chicken garlic. The chicken garlic was a bit soupy but that's most likely the Alfredo sauce. Once it cooled down, it was much easier to eat. read more

Visited on Saturday afternoon. Not busy at all. The pizza was meh, for the price especially. The toppings almost seemed to have been steamed and placed on top. Won't go back. Too many other great pizza joints around. read more

Best pizza in Boise. Let me say this again. Best. In. Boise. My family became fans of Casanova back when they spent nearly a decade in a Vista Ave. building. Then, they were forced to leave and spent years looking for a new home. We'd almost given up hope of their return. Now they reside in the Adare building near north end. Only the location has changed. Their excellent food remains the same. I haven't had a pizza I don't like here. My go to is the Don Ho. It's ham, smoked mozzarella, pineapple and black olives. Puts a typical Hawaiian pizza to shame. Like garlic? Go for The Comet. Tasty bread? Pagniotelli. And the house-made Tiramisu is amazing. Service is super friendly. They know their patrons and welcome with smiles and kindness. The ambiance is chill but colorful. Hand painted murals line the bar. It's open and airy. Windows bring in good light. Try it on a date or for the decently priced lunch special of pizza, salad and a soft drink-$12. If the family wants pizza, it's Casanova all the way. read more

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My brother recommended this place, and it didn't disappoint. We each ordered individual pizzas, which are 12inches, larger than i expected. The thin artisan crust was very good, and you can get it your way. The antipasto salads was amazing in itself. Whatever the dressing is used very tasty. Our server, shy, provided great service, and a lovely person. We had a question about a wine, and the owner came out, very personable, answered our questions. The spanish wine was good too, and complimented the tastes of the pizzas. the restaurant is in a mixed use building in an urban environment. it definitely has that local neighborhood feel to it. read more

Best pizza I've had in a very long time. Their tiramisu is homemade and smooth as silk. The staff and service were great and the atmosphere was wonderful. Not only do I recommend this restaurant, but I will definitely return again. I also like that it is a family run business, who are Christians. read more

The pizza is amazing! The toppings are so fresh and delicious! The crust is the perfect combo of crunchy and chewy, it's hard to describe, you have to try it for yourself! It's the only New Haven style pizza in the valley! You have to check it out! read more

Casanova Pizzeria - The Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

We loved Casanova when it was on Vista, mourned when it closed, rejoiced when it reopened on Fairview. The are a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, and salads, as well as a bar. read more

Ate here for the first time. Actually did an order to go. Definitely not a cheap place. I got a small pizza with half of one of their signature pies and the other custom, chicken parm sandwich no chips, and tiramisu. Cost almost $60. Their toppings to make a custom pie are like $2+ a topping. Even on a small. Go for a large if you want to do a custom. So, I did an order and put it in the person's name that was going to pick it up. First and last name. He went there. Got it. Came back and asked why did I order so many pizzas. I said I didn't. Only one, a sandwich, and tiramisu. We finally look at it and it is three pizzas. Not even ours. When he had gone up they only asked for his first name. Had him look at the pies, ask if they look good. I had to call and say we got the wrong one. The girl put me on the phone with the manager because she didn't know if they could remake my order. On the phone with the boss and the conversation was rough. Ne asked how he could help me. I said did she tell you what happened. Then a long pause. He said yea. It was just a very strained conversation. He should have just said hey we are sorry please come back and we will remake your whole order. And for your trouble gets a little something extra. I live in south east boise and it wasn't a quick drive. There was another person with the same first name that put an order in. They should have asked for a last name since all the information was given. All of this could have been avoided. We get the pizza. Really good!! Half of it was Medusa. Super weird toppings. Figs, a string cheese, pineapple. Other half was pepperoni (I think they forgot to put it on), ricotta (like a huge table spoon on each slice), Kalamata olives, and red peppers. Super yummy. The slice itself had no structure. Very floppy. Still good. The chicken parm was just mediocre. The tiramisu was really good. I'd probably try this place one more time. Dine in. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Half Medusa and half custom - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Food was meh, found it heavy on the sauce. Service also a little slow even though there was no one in there except us. The vibe was great though and super nice restaurant inside. read more

Just when you think it can't get any better, you find out they offer Rogue Root Beer on tap! Perfect. And more good news is for people who can't eat gluten, they have GF small size pizza - all off their topping options - for $3.50 upcharge. I was pushed into the "NO gluten for YOU club", one no one wants to have to join, last Fall so this is good news for others in that same "club". In the meantime, great pizza and service but still a tricky location for parking. I wish they were closer to my house and with better parking and I would be there weekly. But, as they say, you can't always get what you want. For other details about Casanova, see my previous review. read more

Service was good and salads were GREAT... pizza was just meh. It just didn't have a lot of flavor. We got four different kinds, and everybody felt the same way, the pizza was just bland. They were cooked pretty well, (not burned) although the bottom got soft and a bit soggy. I prefer a crispy crust, so that probably contributed to my dislike, because the crust is everything for me on pizza. The place is super cute. The service was good, and again the salads were fantastic. I would definitely go back for salads... But personally, I think there's better pizza in Boise. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Their version of a Hawaiian Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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The 5 parking spots spanning the entire width of their space day pickup only 15 min parking which brings up two questions: 1) Do you really need FIVE pickup spots if someone is going to be there all of 10 minutes or less? 2) Where the F are your lowly dine in pukes supposed to park? Upon entering there's no sign that says "Be seated", "Wait to be seated", "Order at the counter" but after waiting for 10 minutes, I was looking for the sign that says "Piss off, we have enough customers". Then I see a human who seems to notice me but he walks right by me without acknowledging me . Was that the pizza Nazi? So after looking at the menu online for a few minutes, I figure maybe I'm supposed to order at the take out counter like a bar in Europe. I stand there for several moments and t guy that walked passed me appears behind the counter and blurts "They're really busy... I'm not working right now but..." I forget rest because I was thinking how about just telling someone I'm here or tell how I order, Einstein. Then someone who apparently IS working and not just hanging around to tell people he's NOT working appears and tries to hand me a menu that I've had plenty of time to look at by now But wait, the pizza comes and it's outstanding. Maybe those parking spots do fill up and I should shut my "pie hole." Too bad there's not a Radio Shack around or I'd go buy them a door announcer. read more

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I walked in for my pickup order and it smelled so good! Staff were super friendly, multiple people helped me. I ordered a simple cheese pizza (double cut) and their antipasto salad. I ordered for two adults and college students. Everyone ate multiple slices of the thin, flavorful pizza. Great thin, crispy crust. The salad was huge, crispy, and delicious. They threw in an extra salad dressing (you will likely need more dressing than the small one they provided). They also provided plates, forks, napkins, red peppers, and parmesan cheese. Wish I took photos! Also, there is street parking to dine in or take out, with a few spots for pick up parking. read more

Eat here all the time such a great place make sure you check your pizza before you go to make sure it's the right one have ran into a couple mistakes lately, but still 10 out of 10 on quality read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Great place been ordering from them forever, but make sure you get the right pizza after driving 35 minutes so you're not out an hour plus. - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

I've waited six long years to taste the capicola piled onto a margherita pizza. The landlord at Casanova's former location on Vista Avenue thought anyone could make a decent pizza and refused to extend Dan Guild's lease. And then he had the chutzpah to open his own place, which was lousy and didn't last long. Sadly, it took Dan years before he could find a space to reopen his restaurant, now at the Adare Manor apartments. I called when they opened on a Tuesday (currently closed on Mondays) and ordered a pizza to go. I got there 20 minutes after I called and it was ready. There were three other people waiting for takeout orders and a couple seated at a table. All before 11:30 a.m. So I wasn't the only only eagerly waiting their return. The pizza is just as good as I remember it. And it's the only place I've found in Boise with capicola, the spicy Italian ham immortalized by the Sopranos as gabba-gool. I discovered it at a pizza joint in Eugene in the late 1970s and my pizza-eating was never the same again. Casanova's 700-degree oven cooks a pizza in no time and gives it the blistered crust that great pizzas are known for. And they don't overload their pizzas with toppings. If you want that, there's plenty of other pizzerias for you. Here, there's the perfect amount of sauce, meat, basil and blobs of mozzarella, so you can taste what's in there. I like that they have separate entrances for dine-in and take-out service. That should make things easier on the staff and customers alike. Welcome back, Casanova. It's like an old friend moved into the neighborhood! read more

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This place has some good pizza. You can tell they use high quality ingredients. Their signature pizzas offer some awesome flavor combinations. I've only done takeout but the folks are always friendly there. The restaurant is cozy and quaint. Pizza is a bit spendy. read more

This was our first meal in Boise, started our trip off right! It was almost completely empty when we came and I think it's under apartments? So I didn't fully expect that haha. But it was cute! My husband and I ordered cheese bread, said whoa that's way too much and then proceeded to annihilate every piece of bread. It was perfectly fluffy and garlicky. My husband and I also shared a margherita pizza with half no basil. It was served fresh out of the oven! Loved the crust, it didn't get too soggy. The sauce was amazing too, flavorful without being overpowering. We had leftovers too and brought them to the air bnb to snack on! Delicious! Good customer service too read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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One of my standard go-to favorites. Great pizza every time. Topping combos are innovative, unique, and good quality ingredients. Caesar salad is amazing with the most flavorful and addicting dressing. Only downside is that the atmosphere is really casual and very limited seating. Not a place to bring guests to wow them with the great pizza, as it is pretty underwhelming dining experience and not in the greatest part of town. But the food speaks for itself. Great local place for a weeknight yummy pizza meal. read more

My wife and I came here for lunch about a year ago and really enjoyed the food. Today we tried it again and were very disappointed. Our pizza order was wrong, but we were willing to overlook that. What was a total turn off was our pizza was completely black on the bottom and mostly burned on top. We picked through it and ate the toppings. When our server asked how it was, we stated it was burned. She said next time order it "light crust". It's been my experience that you shouldn't have to explicitly request your food not be charred. The rest of the dining experience was good. The restaurant was clean and the service was good. Our salads were pretty good also. To her credit, as we were checking out she reduced the price of the pizza by 50%. I almost gave this a 3 star rating since the experience was mostly good, however the pizza was the main event and it was a disaster. read more

My family and I have eaten a lot of different pizza over the years, but this place is our favorite and delivers every time. We used to go to the old location on Vista and waited 6 years for them to re-open. Man it was worth it. The new spot is new and a lot of the custom interior was done by the family that runs it. We've been there 3 times and I figured it was time to put a review out there. They have a lot of cool specialty pizzas on their menu, and they use very high quality ingredients. We had a Clams Casino last night, and it was superb. The crust is just right thickness and we like the cheese browned, so we get our pies well done. This place is quality through and through. The Caesar salads were excellent. Homemade dressings and anchovies on request. It is the best pizza in town. These guys care about quality and it shows. Thank you Casanovas for a great night. read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Class Casino w/jalapenos - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

Excellent pie - great crust, fresh and flavorful sauce and tasty pepperoni that do that trendy curl thing. Between this and Americana, I've got two world class pizza makers within minutes of my front door. read more

The best pizza crust I've had in Treasure Valley! Nice and clean establishment and very friendly!

We grabbed pizza on a Friday night from Casanova Pizza. Because we have kids, we took it back to our place. We ordered a half cheese, half pepperoni and it was great! The seasoning was great, and it added an additional flavor. The pepperoni was huge and crispy on the ends. We wish we would have been able to order their fun pizzas and eat it there for the freshness, but overall it was great. read more

Drove by and saw the sign. I decided to check it out. Glad I did! They are getting things going so I didn't know I had to order at the counter when I walked into the dine-in side, but a couple already sitting inside came over to the table I sat at and told me. At the order counter, I couldn't help but become memorized by the fabulous pizzas they were pumping out in the ready-window. They looked incredible. It was hard to decide which one to get, as I kept asking the attendant "what's that they just put out"! Eventually ordered and then waited for the goody pie to arrive. Great taste and great toppings! Thanks for the experience! I'll be back.!!! (Probably every other day) read more

Casanova Pizzeria - Front door! Welcome! - Pizza Near Me - Boise, Idaho

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Friendly staff and incredible location. Would absolutely return. Also if you go, you have to get the homemade tiramisu