This is our go to take out pizza spot. We haven't dined in yet so can't speak to the ambiance or service. But the prep is average based on when we order our pizza. The pizza is more of a thin crust pizza. They have a lot of options and we haven't had a pizza that we were disappointed with. read more

I decided to indulge in the simple pleasure of ordering a calzone, a delicious dish full of carbs and cheese that is a staple of any Italian fast-food restaurant. What was served effectively prevented the pleasure of consuming carbs and most regretfully left me hungry. The calzone was misshapen and completely burned read more

Cassano's - Burned Calzone - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Pizza was delicious crispy crust. Service was prompt. Cool music playing over the speaker read more

Cassano's - Pepperoni and ricotta cheese delicious - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Oh yum! Called ahead for a take out order on Friday night for spaghetti with 1/2 marinara, 1/2 cream sauce and some cheesy bread. Really loved the spaghetti - sauce had good flavor, and there was just the right amount of sauce. Decent sized portion, too. I had just enough for dinner and a small lunch the next day. I liked the cheesy bread (husband loved it)... next time though, I'd like to try the garlic bread. (It was cheesy bread.. but not garlic cheesy bread like I'd thought - oops!) Casual, local little spot in San Clemente. Lot for parking. Also a lively take out business. Note: you can also order online! 2022: 113/100 read more

I ordered the pizza with chicken, homemade pesto, mozzarella, feta, artichoke, mushroom on gluten free crust, it was amazing!!! By far the best pizza in San Clemente. We loved the Italian wine choices especially the red Barolo paired with the pizza was delicious. We ordered the homemade cheesecake for desert, our favorite. The girls at the counter were friendly and accommodating. Our server Joe gave great service. We are going to miss everything about Cassano's. Thank you for your amazing food, your great service and most of all, your warm and friendly restaurant that reminded me of Cheers and felt like home. So I sing to you Dave, Sharon, James and Tiffany ... Sometimes you wanna go, Where everybody knows your name, And they're always glad you came, You wanna be where you can see, Our troubles are all the same, You wanna be where everybody knows your name.... Cheers to Cassano's!!! read more

Got a pizza and the sausage and peppers when I came here. The young guy at the front gave great service and was super friendly. The sausage and peppers were good, but nothing too crazy. The pizza was heavy on cheese and garlic, but had a good crust. I did take both of these to go so I can't speak too much about the inside of the restaurant. It was a good pizza but it was just a little too greasy and garlicky for me. read more

Cassano's - Build Your Own Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Looking for a place to eat and ran into this place. We were so surprised on how good their pizza is. I highly recommend this place for pizza. The bathrooms are surprising clean. I will return. read more

Excellent food always !! Great service always !! Great prices!! YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY read more

Going out with a bang! Take out pizza was hard as cardboard. Wings weren't cooked properly and tasted like chewing rubber. Sorry we really wanted to like this place but sadly it didn't do it. Service was not good, no napkins were provided even though we asked for plates to eat at the beach. Messy and disappointing. read more

Came in for lunch on a Sunday. They had special for pizza and beer. It was pretty empty inside, but we sat outside and ordered the special that comes with 2 slices and a beer. As you can see on the top of the photo, the cooks forgot the sausage on my boyfriends pizza and they kind of just threw a whole bunch on the top. The server had told us that the cooks threw the sausage on top since they forgot to add it while making it. She didn't ask my boyfriend if he wanted the error remade. My boyfriend didn't quite enjoy the way the pizza tasted and thought the amount of sausage was overwhelming. The pizzas are pretty thick and the flavor is mediocre at best. I personally have not been back and do not recommend dining here. I came because of the good reviews, but my personal experience wasn't great. read more

Cassano's - two slices of pizza and a glass of beer - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

The food here is amazing! But let me tell you about the staff, they are incredible! So this past weekend, I was eloping in San Clemente at the beach. I had been planning it for 6 weeks with another restaurant in town. When I went to finalize everything the DAY before my elopement the other restaurant ended up canceling on us. I called around and Cassano's did not even hesitate to take my party of 28 and let us have their entire patio! The day came, Saturday 9/30/23 and we were suppose to elope at the beach but it was raining, so I called Cassano's and they let us have our little ceremony on their patio! They helped us set it up, they helped organize everything with my step mom and aunts and honestly it was the cutest little wedding I could have ever imagined! The owner was hands on, so sweet and so accommodating! Shout out to Heidi our main go to person who streamlined everything! Shout out to Joe who took my endless calls and reassured me it would be amazing and he was right! Everyone enjoyed themselves! We will be coming back for every anniversary and can't wait to make a lifetime of memories at this restaurant! Thank you Cassano's for saving my wedding day, having amazing truly caring staff and the food is beyond one of the best italian food I have ever had! read more

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Best Italian in San Clemente. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the food they are serving. Cassanos has a comfortable outdoor patio. Perfect for friends and family get togethers. St. Patty's pizza is a must! read more

I'm not going to belabor this point, but Cassano's was literally the 4th spot we stopped on our increasingly desperate hunt for a quick and relatively cheap dinner on our drive north from San Diego to Pasadena. It definitely was worth the wait, though. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall, with a tight parking lot attached. We were lucky to both find parking in the lot and get a table near the window right after walking in. They definitely are a popular spot with the locals, as it seemed like every party at every table knew every party at every other table, from the parents to the kids. Dinner for me was the ravioli, because they were stuffed with cheese, served with artichoke hearts and covered in more cheese. It also came with garlic bread. My husband got the Spaghetti and added sausage. The ceramic skillet that was set down in front of me was full up of sauce, cheese, and bread. I knew the ravioli was hiding in there somewhere, and one bite of the pockets of pasta and cheese sent me straight to my happy place. The artichoke hearts added a slightly salty tang to the sauce, which I thoroughly enjoyed. My husband commented about the value - the amount of food, and the sausage upgrade - versus the cost. It really was very affordable, and they made sure you left full. The service was better in the beginning, but they did get busier as we sat there. And the noise level crept its way towards an 11. I had a bit of noise hangover walking out of the restaurant! I can see why it's such a popular local hangout, though. Lots of filling and tasty food at really reasonable prices. read more

Cassano's - Spaghetti and sausage - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

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I stopped for a rest break and I can truthfully state that this is one of the best dining experiences you will find in Southern California. The service is friendly and spot on. They treated me like family and helped with every request. Great wine list and local beers on tap. The arugula salad is all fresh baby Arugula, with grapes and fresh baby red onions. Farm to Table at its best. I asked for extra crispy Pizza and it was perfect. :-) San Clemente is a nice safe clean town out of the Megapolis of LA. Easy beach access too. A super nice location two minutes off the I-5 half hour north of San Diego. Come and dine here, chat with the owner and super staff. Tell 'em ToeCutter sent ya. You will not be disappointed read more

Had the spaghetti and garlic bread, it was so good reminded me of my mama's spaghetti! I had to come back for the pizza, before my trip is over... so worth it, you should try it! read more

There are a lot of good things I have heard about the pizza and calzone over here. I finally got to try it out, the calzone that is. This is a nice little restaurant in San Clemente that is family owned and operated. Their menu has everything you would be looking for an Italian restaurant, from salad, sandwiches, pasta, calzone and pizza. Definitely make room for their mini cannolis at the end of your meal. I got to share a chicken Parmesan pasta, and a calzone with pepperoni, meatball, and spinach. The pasta was good, but oh my goodness, the calzone was absolutely amazing. I would come back here just for that again. I also might have to order the pizza since I've heard so much about it. The service was really good, and it's a nice little restaurant with a little beer/wine bar that you should definitely try out if you're in San Clemente. read more

Cassano's - Chicken Parmigiana and a Calzone. - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Our 83 year old parents were finally able to come down for a visit. After a fun day hanging out at our homes, we headed over to Cassano's for dinner. They accommodated our large group effortlessly. Joe was our server and he was AMAZING! He made us feel welcome, joked around with us and even remembered our names. The food came out fast and was absolutely delicious. This was such a special day for our family and Cassano's helped us make memories to last a lifetime. Thanks to Joe and the entire staff at Cassano's for a great experience. read more

Cassano's - Family Fun! - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

I love their margarita pizza and all of the salads are delicious! My family loves this place and we go all the time. Highly recommend if you are looking for some good pizza read more

The gluten free pizza is really good. My husband had the lasagna with sausage and he loved it! read more

Cassano's - Lasagna with sausage - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

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i live walking distance to Cassano's which is scary honestly because this place tempts me like no other!!! their pizza is of the highest quality and it's one of me and my boyfriends absolute favorite spots for an easy dinner that tastes expensive! we tend to be snobs about italian food as well and it meets the standard every time. Cassano's leftovers are always a treat to have in the fridge too! i can't say enough great things about this place! our favorite order is a white pizza with basil, garlic and chicken read more

This is the pizza just delivered after being dropped yet the driver said nothing...bummer! Waste of $50. Hungry but no. Normally enjoy the food. read more

Cassano's - Dropped pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

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*This review is strictly for the cauliflower crust pepperoni very veggie pizza* The lovely aromas of this place take you away as you walk/drive by so on one of those days we decided to give this place a shot. Wanting a healthier alternative for pizza, we decided to order the cauliflower crust, very veggie pizza along with pepperoni, I mean why not since their pepperoni is uncured and none of the extra junk in it?! The very veggie pizza comes with red onion, mushrooms, kale (we opted that ingredient out), spinach, tomato and garlic, along with the mozzarella and sauce. Service was fast, as we received our pizza in a reasonable amount of time, at first glance, it has that jaw dropping mouth-watering factor. At first bite, it was a different story, we were expecting the crust to be on the crunchy side like many cauliflower crusts I have tasted in other establishments as well as the ones I prepare from scratch. This crust had a grainy chewy bite to it. Another ingredient that would have made the pizza a bit better was removing the spinach as well, as it created another soggy unnecessary element to the pizza. Although this particular pizza did not deliver, we will definitely come back and try a typical pie in the future. read more

Pretty good pizza. Looks like a cool spot inside. But they got my order wrong. My meatball, onion, extra cheese turned into meatball and chicken, regular cheese. I didn't check until I got home, my bust. Server taking call in orders also wasn't very friendly. I guess I expected more from the #2 best pizza of San Clemente. read more

Cassano's - Pizza didn't match my order - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Covid-19 sucks but Cassano's outside dinning experience makes things so much better! This is there gluten free pizza that's cooked to perfection, "we'll done please" and the Dave's salad to accompany.. Not to forget there homemade CHEESECAKE!!! Service was GREAT as the staff held a lending hand-team work.. Thank you Cassano's for taking so much pride in your cooking, it shows! read more

Cassano's - Pizza and Dave's Salad. - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Ordered take out last week and it was delicious. I got the Palmini Tiff Style because it seemed like a healthier option than regular pasta and it was SO good, I thought it was real pasta! Everything we ordered was fantastic. read more

If you decided to ask me to show you something impossible, Cassano's modernized Italian cuisine is the closest thing to it. Found on El Camino Real, San Clemente, the kitchen's aromatic fragrance warms the skin of any new customer. With more options to choose from than any ordinary restaurant, Cassano's continues to satisfy the palates of the pickiest eaters, including children. Despite its remote location, Cassano's has built a highly family friendly atmosphere, and is prepared for parties of any size, handling parties over ten people with ease. Fit for a king, Cassano's continues, and if there was one thing I have noticed as a frequent visitor, it is that consistency is key, and is also one of the many tasks that Cassano's has mastered over the years. Fortunately, it is smoothly demonstrated in their kitchen that each cook has shown mastery of creativity in the kitchen and can prepare each dish in serenity. Modernized Italian cuisine can sometimes be difficult and many star chefs and restaurant owners fear to attempt this rigorous theme. Cassano's unique style of pizza, pastas, and more always attract people who prefer successful creativity in the kitchen. While many other restaurants have settled with their food, Cassano's always seems to be doing something different. It is clear the kitchen has a heated ambition to drive their foods to reach deeper than the stomach, Cassano's can affect the way people think of Italian foods and how they should be made. Firstly, Pizzas (Prices vary) appeal to all people, and are capable of gratifying someone of even the highest standards. A Fettuccine Alfredo is also offered, a sauce that goes perfectly with beautifully cooked pasta, smells that can mimic the sweet bouquet of essence once thought to be supernatural. Finally, although least popular, salads at Cassano's lack nothing, lightly salted lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion, and top notch homemade dressing such as balsamic vinaigrette, ranch, and Italian dressing can add life to any meal. Salads as low as $7.50 can draw the attention of all people who do not need to worry about sending a bullet through their wallet. Cassano's top notch restaurant quality can send chills down a person's spine, and make a food critic think about their mother's kitchen just like Anton Ego. The impressive presentation of Cassano's instantly gives away a vibe to think of home, where cooks are constantly improving, experimenting, and bringing improvements to the plates of all their customers. Cassano's fragrance, impeccable attention to detail, and their ambiance is unlike any other. Any person who wants more with their food will and always will be satisfied with the offerings of a modernized Italian restaurant such as a Cassano's. read more

Cassano's - sorry for the poor photo quality - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Really average stuff, was expecting more from a place that was close to the water but hey you can't win them all. We had pizza that was average and the chicken Parm didn't taste as fresh as I usually have it. Mind you, I'm a person who orders light pasta sauce dishes or Chicken Parm only. Wouldn't come back tbh. read more

Food and service always A+!! Love the friendly smiles when you walk in and don't miss out on the meatballs...delicious

Excellent pizza and garlic bread. The server had great energy and great recommendations !

WOW, is all I have to say about this place, from walking in staff was amazing until I finished they were amazing. The meatball appetizer was sooo delicious! They have so many fun different pizzas to choose from. The owner came to greet & check on us. Also a must try is the Poppy wine! read more

Cassano's - Poppy wine! - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Ok Sonny's has some competition on the block. Have this place a try and have to say the pizza is amazing I ordered artichoke, meatball with mushrooms and it was delicious. The crust was perfect and the combination was superb . The Belgium prankster beer was great and I will be back. Service was great ... yeah overall a great place read more

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We ordered a couple of pizzas to be delivered and they were fantastic! We got a Margherita and a Cheese. Both were very good. Nothing out of the ordinary, just really good. Probably the ingredients along with their recipe but whatever they do it's just good pizza. Pretty good size as well for the money. Also really good the next day when you just want a slice right out of the fridge! read more

Cassano's - Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Service was terrible. They cared more about chatting to each other and their friends at the bar. Took over 10 mins just to get their attention and not just me. The same for the gentleman next to me. I like well done pizza but most people would not have liked it. read more

Cassano's used to be pretty much if you've spent any amount of time around the San Clemente Pier Bowl area then you've definitely had your fair share of slices over the years but that isn't the case anymore as they've moved away from the Pier area and to a new location on El Camino Real across the street from Ralph's. The new location is bigger and has a bar now so that's definitely a plus as you can't ever go wrong getting a cold brew with your pizza pie! Typical pizza place they deliver to the San Clemente area and have always been a place we occasionally would order from as their pizza has always been good. Over the years I've had a ton of different pies here and everyone was always enjoyable so order away or keep it simple with a pepperoni like I sometimes do as it wasn't too crazy expensive for a large pepperoni pie as I believe I payed $17.33 for it but still kinda on the high side. I'm not sure when I will return here but it was definitely good to see what once was our go to slice on the beach still being delicious in it's new home. read more

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Visiting from Boulder CO and looking for a great spot for my family of seven. Everyone was over the top friendly and the pizza was incredible. Great atmosphere, good local brews, and surprisingly great prices. Highly recommend. read more

Would easily leave several reviews as we love Cassano's. This review is for Joseph. He is always so friendly and personable with a great memory with returning guests. read more

I thought the pizza was excellent. I am out from Colorado to see my brother who is passing away. Had it again at a family gathering a couple of nights later so I got to try three different pizzas. All were very different but really good. Highly recommended read more

Cassano's is easy to find on Coast Highway across the street from Ralphs. Parking is abundant in the private lot and limited street parking on the side streets may be available as well. (our visit was during covid outdoor dining only) Environment is relaxed and seating was set up outside on their patio as well as in the parking lot. Staff wiped down tables and seats as customers left, and were wearing masks. They were efficient, accommodating, and offered suggestions when we ordered. Food portions were inline with the price and tasted home made. WC yes. read more

We live in southwest San Clemente and Cassano's is our favorite gem in our neighborhood. The food is always consistent and delicious. It feels like Cheers every time we walk in because everyone literally knows our names. We always run into friends and neighbors on Wednesday wine nights and walk home just feeling grateful to have this small town local favorite in our town. Thank you for another great meal and top notch service last night! read more

Found this place on yelp as we are visiting from UT. I'm a NY Italian and pretty picky about my wings. Cassanos did not disappoint! Great Pizza and wings and great service! read more