Five Star Pizza

Gainesville's quirkiest pizza stop Satchel's Pizza is more than just good pizza, it's an entire…read morevibe! From the funky decor to the colorful outdoor spaces! And yes, the pizza absolutely lives up to the hype. I love that they also sell plants!!! I brought two babies home We enjoyed: Pepperoni pie 10/10 Pesto base customized pie 9/10 Salad 8/10 Oatmeal cookie 10/10

Finally tried the infamous Satchel's Pizza and I was a little disappointed to be honest. Ever since…read moreI came to Gainesville, the biggest food rec has been Satchel's by far. This is a very popular, iconic eatery in the area and gets busy. The atmosphere and ambiance is quite unique and like nothing I'd ever seen before. A very eclectic scene, the indoor and outdoor area is full of artwork, plants, and even stuff like old planes, buses, etc. There is truly nothing like it elsewhere! They offer both sit down and takeout options. You can opt for takeout and find seating in the takeout area or you can receive dine-in services. I recently dined here during move in--it was EXTREMELY busy and I would recommend going during times where mass amounts of students and their families aren't in town. We ended up putting our names down on the sit-down list and were told to expect up to a 1.5hr wait for the three of us. Although I ended up receiving a text about 50min later that our table was ready. The service was just ok. They were clearly swamped, but I was expecting them to handle this a little better considering they are used to this. We ended up being seated outside and ordered immediately. To start, we got the Satch Salad with ham and for our pizza we ordered the large 18" pie with pepperoni, ricotta, and basil. The Satch salad is highly regarded featuring red and green leaf lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, apples, a hint of finely diced red onion, Romano cheese, freshly diced tomatoes, a sprinkle of almonds, sunflower seeds, and pecan pieces, tossed in a secret house vinaigrette. The small salad, which feeds up to four, was quite large and the perfect size for the three of us. The salad had ample amounts of toppings, but it honestly was just ok. The dressing didn't have a prominent flavor, which was disappointing because so many people rave about it. We received our pizza at least an hour later. The wait was very, very long and honestly too long for what we received. The pie was large, with plenty of pepperoni and ricotta, but it just wasn't very balanced. It was so heavy, with so much sauce you couldn't even pick it up and eat it by the slice (had to use a fork and knife). Now I will say the sauce had great flavor, but there was way too much of it. It was also hard to taste the elements of the pie due to it being served straight from the oven and being extremely hot. The "buttery crust" many people mention wasn't very buttery and was just like average pizza crust. Not to mention, the pizza was burnt on the bottom and clearly overcooked. I was really surprised at how mediocre this pizza was after hearing so many fabulous things about it. Nothing was comped for our long wait either--which wasn't expected because everyone was waiting this long for their food too. Overall, Satchel's didn't blow my mind and fell very flat to me. The atmosphere is certainly memorable and very unique. I appreciated the fun, hippy-like vibe with all the various nick-nacks, but the food wasn't my favorite. The salad was just ok and the infamous dressing didn't have much flavor. The wait for the pizza was insane, especially considering the execution of it. I understand part of my not-so-great experience is due to the time in which we decided to dine here. I would definitely like to return to get a better judgement of the food and service. Not all the pizzas seemed to be the same either--I noticed pies with less toppings (or lighter toppings) had much less sauce, thin, and eatable by the slice. So I am not adverse to coming here again, I'd actually really like to because I don't think my experience was the best representation of what this restaurant is known for!

Ye ole gift shop

The Satch Salad

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Sticker for the ska band The Sensibles among the outdoor tables at Satchel's.

SquareHouse Pizza

4.5(187 reviews)

0.8 mi

This is a great place in so many ways. The location is fun and a lovely atmosphere. The food is…read morealways good, I've had both the pizza and waffles and they can both hit. I recommend the hot honey.

I often went to SquareHouse Pizza thinking it would be like when they first opened, but it makes…read moresense after they separated from Satchels it would never be the same. I have come time and time again disappointed with the pizza size and the time it took to make it. Size: Pizza used to come in the size of their box! As you can see in my picture, that is no longer the case. It is no longer an actual square like its namesake but a rectangle. It reminds me of "all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares." And while it makes me chuckle to think how SquareHouse should know that. I am still disappointed in paying for that much of a pizza when I could get a larger one to share with friends at the same price point elsewhere. Service: Now I understand they can get busy but one time I waited 25 minutes with only one person ahead of me for my food -- a before anyone says anything. I ordered their waffles. Another time, they never called my name. They have a speaker but don't use it. It is a food park with tables everywhere. If you don't use the speaker system and know folks sit further than you can scream, then I think they should give a beeper. Ambience: It's at the food park which is great as long as it's not raining bc spaces to sit under covered areas are limited. And bc it was previously partnered with Satchels it has the same vibe. Overall, go once if you haven't but just be ready for disappointment Update since writing to address the comments of the business owner: 1) When I say first opened, I meant when it was called SatchSquared. 2) Size of the pizza: You're right I looked at pictures and updated. They aren't squares but from one years ago. They definitely filled the box more. 3) I sincerely don't appreciate being told about waiting or orders ahead and phone calls. I have come here more than 20 times and my experiences are always the same. I've come at opening, during high traffic times, and etc. And I am not someone to review after one instance of a place, I like to give them chances. I have lived in Gainesville for 17 years, and I'm very well aware of being polite to residents. I have definitely sat in the tables in the covered area close to the pick up window and have had to ask if my food was ready bc my name was not called and just to find out it was ready. I gave a suggestion about using beepers like the other places. I'm sorry my review caused some upset feeling but I stand by it. Service is not great. If you wanted to discuss via email then you could've politely said that. I won't be returning. Thanks!

Square Cheese Pizza pepperoni

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Depot park sitting area

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - University

4.0(346 reviews)

1.3 mi

I was so excited when I saw this restaurant near the University of Florida. It is a nice restaurant…read morewith plenty of seating and a nice bar area. We we started off with the fried calamari. It was pretty good. Then we had a order of the rolls, which was definitely a 10 out of 10 the roles are dressed with an Italian dressing. This is not a combination that I thought I needed it, but definitely glad I experienced. For our entrées, we had the Marg Pizza and shrimp scampi. The pizza was tasty and had a nice crispy crust. The shrimp scampi pasta was delicious with a nice light sauce and juicy shrimp. We couldn't finish everything, but enjoy the leftovers the next day. Hope to come back again!

We had a great meal yesterday at Piesano's Stone Fired Pizza on the University of Florida's campus…read more I laughed because there's a Seinfeld episode about George getting George Steinbrenner calzones at Piesano's and I couldn't help but think that the restaurant was named after that. Nonetheless there was a ton of options for: - pizza - different sandwiches - appetizers - salads - soups We ended up getting two different pizzas and some garlic sticks. The pizzas were nice and thin and crispy and full of flavor. The garlic sticks were very, very garlicky, very tasty, very doughy. In general we just had a great meal and we definitely enjoyed it. There were quite a lot of people there too so I'm getting the impression that a lot of other people enjoy Piesano's as well. Very much do recommend this pizza and the garlic sticks. Definitely check it out

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Five Star Pizza

3.8(91 reviews)

6.0 mi

I ordered this for delivery and the process online was very complicated. There were lots of…read moreunnecessary steps, so I'd recommend just calling to order. The pizza was very hot when it arrived and was loaded with toppings. The garlic rolls were delicious and coated in a garlicky oil, but not too oily. I can't speak to the ambiance as I did not go to the location itself, but the delivery process was easy. This is very good pizza but it is pricey!

Just like I ordered it!!! Yummy!! Arrived hot and…read moretimely...huge for delivery pizza. Try thin crust well done

Delicious

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Garlic rolls

Scuola Pizza

4.4(131 reviews)

5.1 mi

updated review here…read more. So glad to see this restaurant doing so well, their menu has grown from when we last ate here. We met some friends here for dinner and they love it.from the friendly attentive staff, the atmosphere of the restaurant is very unique , and i always find something new on the walls to stare at or at least ask about or take a photo of. We opted to try the pizza we got a prosciutto pizzs and the athena pizza Both were very rich in taste and ingredients. We all ended up bringing some leftovers home. Definietely worth the visit!! And its in my neighborhood, making it that much more convenient.

Reserved seating for 6 for a Saturday lunch and had great table service from Seth. The owners…read morevisited us as well to ask how our food was and everything was top-notch. We ordered several pizzas (1 garlic 16", 1 two-topping 12" with prosciutto + roasted garlic, 1 Hawaiian 12", 1 pita pizza with ham) plus ravioli fritti appetizer and steak pesto. Pizzas were excellent , steak was soft / medium well as I requested, and ravioli was deliciously crunchy - a crowd pleaser. The others had never tried Scuola before and now they'll all be back for the great food , friendly service, as well as chill ambiance of the place. Highly recommend visiting during lunch time since it's not too crowded and still quiet enough to hear one another at a table. The owner stopped by our table before we left and graciously offered to take a photo for us so thank you for that. Always a pleasure to meet the management. Pricing was fair considering the large portions and quality of the food. We had separate checks so our share of the food (including a to go order of Chicken Souvlaki and Kokkinisto!) was about $125 with generous tip. Free parking lot outside the restaurant is shared but there were still many spots to choose from. We'll certainly be back again ^_^ !!

Entry Lobby

Greeks salad

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House Salad

V Pizza + Sidecar

4.2(338 reviews)

0.9 mi

World class food, wings are 5 stars definitely want to give cryin Hawaiian a try, service was very…read morequick and on point, overall vibe for a lunch or dinner definitely meets the occasion.

Our waiter, Joseph, was chill but detailed and attentive. The baked buffalo chicken wings were huge…read moreand a little soft but well seasoned. The pizza crust was incredibly delicious, but the pizza had way too much cheese on it when we asked for light cheese. The restaurant was dark and had comfortable booth seating. They have a charity that you can donate to when you sign your bill.

Bar area

Delle Donne

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Peppino’s Pizza And Pasta

4.4(58 reviews)

3.3 mi

Peppinos never disappoints!! Thata why they are one of my Top 5! Quick ordering and always resdy…read morewhen ya get there. Was hoping with cars when i got there , people were in and out. Staff is always friendly, and courteous. Garlic Rolls , the smell drove me crazy on the way home, dug right in when i got home. Wifes calzone was full of veggies!!! And the pizza was amazingbas always!! Definitely worth a stop if your looking for somewhere to pick up dinner to bring home to the Family. I would love to see Peppinos open a sit down restaurant as this is take out only.

Great calzones and big salads. Meatballs were very good. Only have had delivery. Love that they…read moredeliver to the hotel I stayed in

This is what they call pizza. What a joke!! The dude making the pizza was so arrogant. Wouldn't ever recommend this place, ever!!

White Pizza

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Large Veggie Calzone

MidiCi - The Neapolitan Pizza Company

4.1(218 reviews)

4.3 mi

Quick and efficient service. Pizza and salad was amazing. Pizza toppings were flavorfulread more

This is a good place for a casual bite before a movie in celebration pointe. Our server was kind…read moreand attentive. We split a bottle of Italian red wine and the meatball appetizer. I ordered a salad. The salad was loaded and very tasty. My friends enjoyed their pizza although some ends were a tad burned We would return.

Burrata

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New York Style Pepperoni Pizza

Kalacrow Wood Fired Pizza

5.0(1 review)

2.8 mi

This was some of the best pizza I've had maybe ever. I am not a burger pizza lover, and when I do…read moreeat pizza, I am VERY picky and prefer NY style. This crust was PERFECT. The perfect medium thickness (not NY thin, but not too thick), with delicious toppings. We got the truffle sausage, and it was funky and yummy. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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O Sole Mio Cucina Italiana

4.6(204 reviews)

10.2 mi

Small, simple, truly Italian restaurant that offers real Italian pasta, large portions, friendly &…read morequick service at affordable prices. Pizza, too! Also, they have delicious olive oil and have a garden from which you can buy an olive tree to plant.

As always thus is one of our Top Spots for Italian!! Always amazing service, friendly staff. And…read morethey remember you!! We recently started bring church family there , and it has quickly become a favorite.Food you can't go wrong with anything ypu eat, qe switch it up from time to time between dinners and pizza. The atmosphere there always has that old school italian spot vibe. Definitely a MUST DO when in Gainesville!!

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Augie ..

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7

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1 year ago

The person who answered the phone was extremely rude and unprofessional when I called to check the status of my order. He was sarcastic, dismissive, and ended up hanging up on me. This level of customer service is completely unacceptable. I would strongly recommend avoiding this location -- there are plenty of other places in town that will treat customers with respect. Food is absolutely mid don't order from here. read more

A C.

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2

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4 years ago

The pizza recipe is ASS!! way to salty. Tastes like it's made of plastic. Not enough sauce. I had one good bite just because it was mostly sauce just in that one spot. No sprite, just Sierra Mist??? And what is Roxane water?? I think it's fine but my friends who don't drink from the faucet think it is awful. Five star pizza? More like ZERO star pizza! Should've just gotten chuck e cheese smh. Very disappointing. read more

Brandy R.

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2

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10 years ago

This establishment has nothing better to do on a Friday night then call and have ppls cars towed. Came to see a show and my sisters car was towed because she parked in a supposed five star parking spot even though it didn't have a sign and the signs that were there did not indicate how much of the parking lot belonged to five star. They should be ashamed of them selves!!!! I will never eat at this establishment read more

Rosco J.

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5

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2 years ago

very fresh ingredients. I saw them get a delivery before, and it was from a local produce distributor. they slice everything by hand, not pre-choped. sauce and dough made in-house. all of this makes a darn good pizza. their garlic rolls are delicious. however, the brownies are crap. also, they actually pay the driver's well. read more

Su H.

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1

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6 years ago

Five Star is an institution in G'ville! Their pizza is hands down the tastiest pizza for my tastes. Apparently, everyone I know agrees! We don't even bother with the others! For a real treat, they offer this massively huge size that won't even fit on the stove top! And, the pizza is always HOT! Wonderful pizza! read more

Jake B.

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8

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15 years ago

I think this specific location goes beyond the industry standard with one of its innovative selling ideas: sell when everyone gets out of the club for super cheap. I got large 7 dollar cheese pizzas several times and its a great way to sink in the night! read more

Matthew F.

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1

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16 years ago

Awesome pizza the best in town and they are the fastest unbelievably quick. they even have 24 hour store next to the bars. try it next to any other pizza way more flavor read more

Jenn F.

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3

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8 years ago

Not fancy but good pizza. They are open till late which is great when you are hungry and no one else is open. Their pizzas are big. Not the best out there but not bad. read more

Max R.

Elite 25

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55

165

2 years ago

This pizza was amazing it hit the spot. The delivery driver was super nice and helped me get the pizza inside our door.

Audrey C.

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3

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7 years ago

Would for sure date, 10 out of 10, 100%, love you!

Brittany L.

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1

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12 years ago

Typical late night zah restaurant.

AdyMary R.

10

6

4

13 years ago

5 stars. No questions.

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Five Star Pizza

3.8

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I ordered this for delivery and the process online was very complicated. There were lots of…read moreunnecessary steps, so I'd recommend just calling to order. The pizza was very hot when it arrived and was loaded with toppings. The garlic rolls were delicious and coated in a garlicky oil, but not too oily. I can't speak to the ambiance as I did not go to the location itself, but the delivery process was easy. This is very good pizza but it is pricey!

Just like I ordered it!!! Yummy!! Arrived hot and…read moretimely...huge for delivery pizza. Try thin crust well done

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3.1

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Ashley makes the most perfect pan pizzas.Tried at many places but her pizzas hit different.read more

Nathaniel's customer service was nothing short of exceptional, and his dedication to his craft…read moreshined through in what I can confidently say was the best pizza I have ever had-- ever! As someone who has ordered from Domino's countless times and grew up in the Bronx, where pizza is practically a competitive sport, I never expected to be this blown away. Yet, this was a masterpiece--flawless in flavor, texture, and execution. Nathaniel didn't just make a pizza; he created an experience, and it's one I won't forget. Thank you, Nathaniel, for redefining what I thought was possible from a Domino's pizza!

Marco's Pizza

4.3

(6 reviews)

Yesterday was the first time we ever had this place and it was amazing! My bf did pickup and said…read morethe people were so nice! The food was amazing although as a pregnant lady all I want is cheese fries and it's so hard to find that but that's not their fault lolll!

I typically like Marcos. But whoever let this pizza go into a box and allow a customer to take it…read morehome needs to do better. It was half of it one big air bubble. I enjoyed the other half that was a normal pizza but this was disappointing and it made me less excited about ordering in the future. Maybe if another good deal comes along I'll try again.

The Patio Pizza & Provisions

4.2

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A Pizza Party doesn't care who's there!…read more I'm a major pizza lover, I don't think that's a surprise to anyone because I can truly eat pizza on a daily basis. The patio is new to Gainesville, and it is truly worth the visit! Located right on Main Street in downtown Gainesville, the Patio Pizza and Provisions is a great song for a quick lunch, a cocktail or beer, or just a fun night out for a meal. With a specialty of pizza, the patio heater location processor provides salads, sandwiches, and so much more! On my last visit, I enjoyed a quick slice of pizza and beer, with wonderful customer service from the team on staff. So for a quick slice of pizza, a drink and a seat with a view of Main Street - The Patio Pizza & Provisions is a great choice!

This is a slept on gem. Don't let the construction around the Patio sway you. They have phenomenal…read morepizza. I almost forgot to take a picture before eating it. The crust is perfection. I forgot my card this trip and honestly said I'm gonna stop and eat my pizza before going back. Check out their brunch too!! The breakfast pizza is literally the best brunch in downtown.

Peppino’s Pizza And Pasta

4.4

(58 reviews)

Peppinos never disappoints!! Thata why they are one of my Top 5! Quick ordering and always resdy…read morewhen ya get there. Was hoping with cars when i got there , people were in and out. Staff is always friendly, and courteous. Garlic Rolls , the smell drove me crazy on the way home, dug right in when i got home. Wifes calzone was full of veggies!!! And the pizza was amazingbas always!! Definitely worth a stop if your looking for somewhere to pick up dinner to bring home to the Family. I would love to see Peppinos open a sit down restaurant as this is take out only.

Great calzones and big salads. Meatballs were very good. Only have had delivery. Love that they…read moredeliver to the hotel I stayed in

Five Star Pizza

3.5

(4 reviews)

I'd been just about everywhere around I found and drove past Newberry Pizza. Nothing fancy but it…read morewas good pizza and had some options. I don't know if it's the same number but they have new owners. Wings and pizza for sure recommend. Occasionally hidden lasagna special that is amazing. Worth a shot and they deliver all over the city.

Pizza is pretty good, if you like cold pizza. Took 1 hr 45 min to get and driver argued with me…read morethat it was hot. With multiple other pizza places in town definately not worth the extra wait

New York Pizza Plus

4.2

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Delicious, consistent, great value. We've been eating there for years. Our go-to when we have…read moreguests.

We've been to New York Pizza Plus quite a bit, and when ordering from the menu, the dinners and…read morefood have always been really good. That's why today's experience was a little disappointing. We decided to try the buffet, and unfortunately, it was pretty picked over. The pizza looked like it had been sitting out for quite a while and was very dry. I think the buffet could definitely use a little more attention and fresh pizza being brought out more frequently. The other issue today was the temperature inside. It was very hot and uncomfortable. If the air conditioning isn't working properly, I feel like customers should be given a heads-up before entering, especially if they're planning to sit down for a meal. We still enjoy this restaurant and have had many good experiences here, so I'm hoping today was just an off day. We'll definitely be back to order from the menu, but we probably won't be doing the buffet again anytime soon.

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza - Millhopper

3.9

(229 reviews)

Figured i would do an updated review .Tanner our waiter was amazing .As always food is always on…read morepoint!!!! We had to wait a short bit for a big enough table for our group. But is expected , especially on a Friday Night. The restaurant is always busy, and is still one of my Top 3 Italian restaurants.And everyone in our party was satisfied with everything, from the appetizers to the main dishes , and the Pizzas. The restaurant still has that Italian feel with the rock pillars,etc.and Artwork on the walls.

This location clearly doesn't care about the quality of what they serve. My order came out…read moreabsolutely covered in grease. I used a handful of napkins just trying to soak some of it up, but ultimately couldn't even finish the dish because it was so saturated with oil. I mentioned it to the server, who said she would get the manager. When the manager came out, she couldn't have seemed less concerned. She simply said she would "mention it to the chef." In this economy, where everything is already overpriced, the least you should expect is a quality meal and someone who actually cares when there's a problem. Unfortunately, that wasn't the experience here. Very disappointing.

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