Guantonio's is one of those classic local spots that people in Lodi genuinely love, and after…read moreeating here, it's easy to see why. The place gets busy fast, which is always a good sign, and the food absolutely lives up to the hype. Everything tastes fresh, hot, and made with care. The appetizers are consistently a standout, and the potato skins are a must. Get them Sicilian style. They're savory, satisfying, and the kind of starter everyone at the table keeps reaching for. Honestly, they set the tone for the whole meal. A quick tip: get there early, ideally right when they open. The parking lot is small and fills up quickly, but there is extra parking along the side of the building and behind it, which helps. Still, this is definitely the kind of place where arriving early makes the whole experience easier. And save room for dessert. Seriously. You have to get dessert. This is not the place to skip it. Yes, you may have to wait a bit, but that's part of the deal with well-loved local restaurants like this. The good news is your patience pays off. Guantonio's is warm, welcoming, delicious, and absolutely worth the wait. Here's a slightly punchier version too, in case you want it to sound even more like a real Yelp post: Guantonio's is such a gem in Lodi and definitely one of those local favorite spots that people keep coming back to for a reason. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and worth every bit of the wait. The appetizers are so good, but the potato skins are the real star. Order them Sicilian style. So good. Crispy, hearty, and packed with flavor. One of those appetizers you start thinking about before you even come back. Pro tip: come early, right when they open, because this place fills up fast. The main parking lot is pretty small, but there's more parking on the side of the building and behind it. Once you know that, it's a lot easier. Also, do yourself a favor and get dessert. Don't even debate it. This place gets busy, the wait can build, but your patience will absolutely pay off. Guantonio's is 100% worth it.

I recently checked out Guantonio's for dinner, and overall it was a solid experience... landing at…read morea 4 out of 5 for me. The space has a clean, modern neighborhood feel with a bit of personality. Inside, it's bright and minimalist with warm wood tables, shelves of wine bottles, and a small retail touch (cards, merch) that gives it a local/artisan vibe. There's also a covered outdoor seating area with string lights that looked like a good option for warmer evenings. It's casual but thoughtfully put together, somewhere between a wine bar and a pizza spot. Service stood out as a strong point. It's first-come, first-served (no reservations), but we were seated right away. Staff were prompt and efficient throughout the meal, checking in regularly without hovering, and pacing everything well. We had time to finish our salad before the pizza came out, and they gave us a natural break before dessert. No long waits, no rushing... just well-managed service. We started with the capri salad. I thought it was fresh and well-balanced, but my partner wasn't particularly impressed, and so I'd call that one mixed reviews depending on your expectations. For the main event, we ordered the pepperoni pizza "Nick's way" (with ricotta and hot honey). This was the highlight of the meal. The crust was well executed, nicely cooked with a good chew, not too thick and not overly thin. The pepperoni and hot honey combination worked really well, giving it that sweet-and-savory balance that keeps you going back for another slice. The cheese was excellent, with the ricotta adding a nice contrast. If I had one critique, it's that the sauce was a bit light. I would've preferred a slightly heavier hand there to round things out, but it didn't take away from the overall quality. We each had a glass of wine, my partner had a Pinot, and I had a red blend (not labeled as a house wine, and I couldn't find the exact winery afterward). The by-the-glass selection is limited, but they do have a fairly extensive bottle selection if you want more options. For dessert, we both went with sundaes and honestly, these are worth coming back for on their own. Simple, well done, and genuinely satisfying. If you're nearby, it wouldn't be a stretch to stop in just for dessert. Overall, a strong neighborhood spot with excellent pizza, well-paced service, and standout desserts. A few minor limitations (light sauce, limited wine-by-the-glass options), but definitely worth a visit.

Was really disappointed with my last visit. They acted like my family was an inconvenience. They…read morebarely talked to us and tried to walk away while we were mid order. Don't bring your family here. They're no longer kid friendly.

It was our first time here. 10/10 experience. The smell of fresh pizza upon entry let us know this…read morewas gonna be really good lol Our server was a bit slammed because he was by himself but he was so gracious and so nice to us. We ordered a lavender lemon drop and a feisty abuelita margarita. Both 10/10 delicious. Cesar salads were so good! The kids pepperoni pizza was perfect for my 19 month old, who decided to skip his afternoon nap and be cranky for dinner.. UNTIL he got his pizza. Lol. He was very happy with it. i ordered the chicken and ricotta pizza, My sister ordered the artichoke, my niece had plain cheese. All 3 were delicious. I can't remember the names exactly but they were so good. The vibe was great, definitely a family restaurant. Great staff, great service, they were so accommodating to my baby, Our server was even kind enough to pack up our pizzas for us. 10/10 will absolutely be back.

Cobran mal y le roban al cliente. Chequen cuando les cobren. They don't charge right and charge the…read morecustomer for extra things they didn't buy.

I mean it's nice that little quiet town of Thornton has its very own panadería, but honestly I feel…read morescammed based off of my haul. The pan dulce turned out to about $2 each (a bit pricy as I usually spend $1-something each at other panaderías). After I was shocked on the total cost of my haul I thought to myself "this better be the best pan dulce that I've ever had" lol. Unfortunately quality didn't really deliver. Most of the pan dulce that I tried, even the concha, were a bit stale (I visited on a Friday midday afternoon). I say most because the best one that I tried, and that was actually worth the price, was the custard-centered niño envuelto; cake was delicately moist and the custard was light and silky. Everything else was like pan dulce left out at a big-box Mexican grocery store at double the price. Ehhh, I say I suppose this panadería is still worth checking out if you want to snack on a variety of Mexican sweet bread while trekking through the I-5 and you aren't overly picky (something to keep you awake on the road, y'know?).

Ordered a pizza online said it would take 30 minutes and I showed up about 25 minutes and it was…read moredone. Good service during pick up. I haven't dined inside but when I picked up it was a bit noisy so sounds like a fun place for families. There are some arcade games but it didn't seem too big. Would be a good place to celebrate an occasion as there were a decent amount of seats. The online order process is a breeze and the pizza is delicious. I will definitely be back!

I use to think a pizza place in Monterey California was the best I ever had it was Ginnias pizza …read more This place also has great pizza great flavored crust and we had Italian sausage green peppers and pepperoni.

We were lucky raffle winners and received a gift certificate to the Walnut Grove Pizza Factory. We…read morestopped in for lunch today and had a delicious meal and most enjoyable time. We were warmly greeted and placed our lunch order before sitting down. We chose a table by the window and watched the delta world go by. Our food arrived in a timely manner and we were able to enjoy our salad before the pizzas came out. We had never been here before and the food and service were absolutely fantastic! Gift certificate or not, we will definitely be back. Thank you Beats & Bites for introducing us to the Pizza Factory!

Great customer and authentic yummy pizza garlic chicken and pepperoni and olives so deliciousread more

This place is a chill place to hang out with friends/family and enjoy some good old pizzas and…read morebeer. My son wanted some pizza and we were in the area so we decided to stop by to try it. It was our first time here and I really enjoyed it. Ordered our food from the bar and we found a table to sit at while we wait for our food. We got a pepperoni and a cheese pizza for the kids. I got their OTP salad and it was really good. Also ordered a small order or buffalo wings. You can never go wrong with wings at a pizza place. Overall food was good and the vibe was great. Will definitely be back again to try their specialty pizzas.

Great little joint. Pizza was amazing and fried pickles were also awesome. They have a larger area…read morein front where we held our bingo party. Nice little bar with around 8 seats.

Not sure if this is a restaurant or just a pizza truck! But I've only had the pizza from the pizza…read moretruck! It's so good! Light, fluffy and just delicious! I got the Hawaiian pizza it was $20! They don't have any kind of ranch which was a disappointment! The staff was very friendly, you can find them at the farmers markets and all around sac!

Ordered a pizza from Pizza lovers Sacramento during a concert at in Murphys, California. They had a…read morebooth set up along with their clay oven The line was long, but I'm so glad that I waited. The pizza was perfection, simple, tasty and pleasing. I didn't even get a picture of the pie because I was too excited to dig in after waiting so long.

About once a month, I come down to go wine tasting with my best friend in Lodi. He recommended this…read moreplace for their pizza, particularly because they do woodfired pizza and he was explaining that their woodfired pizza oven came all the way from Italy. He was saying initially the owner was running it out of a truck and then finally bought this fish market and converted it into the restaurant you see today. I typically stay with the standard pepperoni pizza whereas my friend will occasionally try their new specials. But no matter what pizza you get the pizzas are phenomenal. I usually can only eat half while I'm there, I take the other half to go home and I kid you not by the next afternoon that pizza is already gone, sometimes it doesn't even make it through the night. I guess that's why my friend tells me that sometimes he'll buy two pizzas for himself. They have plenty of seating inside as well as outside, the staff is always super friendly and helpful. They offer beer, wine, and soft drinks if you're not looking for alcohol. There is not enough positive things I can say though about this pizza and you have to try it for yourself. But be warned once you've had this pizza it's hard to go anywhere else. Thank you so much for providing a great restaurant for the boys night out!

I don't think I've ever been disappointed with this place, the service, drinks, and food…read more The ingredients are fresh and delicious, they have really great specials that are frequently changed to highlight seasonal gems. Their fennel sausage is really good and makes a good addition to any pizza. The veggie forward options are always unique and delicious. If you like authentic stone baked pizza with unique combinations, this is the place to go.

Great pizza and even better service! It's been a while since I've had a pizza that I actually…read moreenjoy, not a fan of what's around me in Sacramento/Elk Grove.. I was out in the area and decided to try this place. Delish, I love the decor, clean and nostalgic!

Great pizza, Family owned business and old school vibes. That's how I would summarize this place…read more I've been coming here for years and this is the first time I've dined in. This place has a very nostalgic feel, which I find comforting. The pizza is always delicious. The family that runs this place is always very kind. Keep in mind they don't have many employees, so on a busy Friday night it can be a bit of a wait. My family and I enjoyed a nice Friday night meal here and other families seemed to be having a good time as well. I will continue to support this place.

Ordered two half and half pizzas via UberEats. The pizza a took a little longer than expected, but…read morewas worth the wait. The pizzas were good, tasted fresh, the crust was really good to me. Hawaiian: 4.6 out of 5 (needed more pineapple) Combo: 4.4 out of 5 (needed more veggies) BBQ Chicken: 5 out of 5 Chicken Tikka: 5 out of 5

Been here several times now so thought I would post a review. This is always a solid choice and has…read morenever disappointed me. There plenty of seating inside and out. Ordering is at the counter and they bring your food to the table. I have only had their specialty pizzas: chicken tikka, butter chicken and achari chicken. Butter chicken is my favorite, all the right spices and a little bit of heat. There are also lunch specials that start at $10.99 and comes with a drink. To go ordering is pretty easy. I believe you can order online but I called in and my order was ready in 20 minutes for pick up. It was still fresh and hot when I got home.