Gibroni's Pizza is a Detroit-style pizza spot in San Clemente with a lively bar atmosphere and strong weekend energy. Pros: This place has a really good overall vibe half restaurant, half bar which makes it feel more like a night-out spot than just a pizza place. The atmosphere was fun and energetic, especially with live music starting around 7pm on the Saturday I went. Staff were friendly, and the bar side added a nice social element if you're just hanging out with drinks. The pizza itself is a Detroit-style deep dish, and I got the pepperoni with hot honey. The quality was solid cheesy, thick, and filling but a bit more oily than expected. Still, the flavor was good and it felt like a heavy, satisfying meal. The beer selection was also good and paired well with the food. Parking is actually a strong plus here. There's a dedicated lot for customers that's free, which makes things easy if you're able to get a spot. Cons: The biggest downside is the menu structure--you have to order full pizzas only, with no slices or half-and-half options. That makes it harder to try multiple flavors. I wanted to try the mushroom truffle pizza but couldn't without committing to a full pie. Price is also on the higher side at around $26 for four pieces. Verdict: Overall a really solid spot with great vibes, good drinks, and quality pizza. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the mushroom truffle pizza next time. read more

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After waiting an hour for 2 sandwiches I've decided my review consist on one word. Don't. read more

So great! From the mascot to the food to the ambiance - 5 stars! Free little parking lot on the side. The yummiest Detroit style slices. Pizza by the slice or whole. Adorable merch. You order from the middle booth and take a seat. The portions are huge and it comes out fast so order less than you need. So good. read more

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Great pizza, but they're not winning the JD Powers & Associates Customer Service of the Year Award. First off, you can't order from the bartender, you have to leave your stuff, then walk up to a different area to order food. Sort of annoying. I ordered a pepperoni pizza, add half sausage. It is a "make your own" for $16...full pepperoni $3...1/2 sausage $1.50. Should have been charged $20.50+ tax Heather G. rang me up for a "From the D" add sausage. Which is baseline $23 pizza with double pepperoni then added $3 for full sausage. Not what i ordered. I added a $4 tip and it was $32. I asked why it was so expensive and she told me what she rang me up for. After a bit of back and forth, she called to the cook and said "single pepperoni only" in a huffy tone. Instead of putting in the right order and charging me accordingly, she refunded me the $4 tip and walked away. Seemed to be a pretty straight forward order that could've easily been resolved. I guess I wonder how many people order a pepperoni pizza + half topping that get double charged... anyone else? read more

Gibroni's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Gibroni's! So good! We happened upon Gibroni's and what a nice surprise. Half of Gibroni's is dedicated bar space with ample seating while the other half is less TV forward. You order at the counter and seat yourself. We shared the following: -from the d ($23): double pepperoni, marinara + parmesan -dry-rubbed chicken wings with buffalo ($17) -beef tallow fries ($6) The pizza was absolute fire. It was the best pizza bite I've had in a long while. The crust was giving Pizza Hut original crust which my very favorite in the whole wide world. Except of course it was much more dense and rich and I loved every bit of it. The double pepperoni was like a reward with each bite - not one but two pepperonis. Of the things we ordered, I didn't love the beef tallow fries.They were sadly overcooked. I loved Gibroni's and I'll absolutely be coming back to eat pizza, watch football, and do all the things. read more

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We were down in SJC and husband wanted to get lunch somewhere, he looked up pizza and found this place, so we headed over. They have a decent sized parking lot, but I think if they were packed, parking would be difficult. This is a super laid back place with a Detroit themed sports bar vibe. Order food and soft drinks/tea and pay at the counter, they bring the food to you. Order all alcohol at the bar. Our lunch was $30 for the pizza, an iced tea, and two sauces - you pay extra for sauce. We maybe waited 15 minutes for our From the D Pizza, which is double pepperoni, mozzarella, and parmesan. Glad we only got one pizza! These slices are THICK and filling, we were both tapped out after one. The pizza was so cheesy and delicious, we liked that it was served on a cooling rack so the grease dripped off onto the pan below. He ordered Ranch and Parmesan Garlic sauce, I personally didn't need either of them and I wouldn't waste money on sauce again - especially at $2 for each small container. All of their pizzas sound great and when we come back (which I hope we do!) I want to try the The Fun Guys with mushrooms, sausage, and truffle oil. Happy we have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! read more

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I absolutely LOVE this style of pizza. Thick, doughy slices. Detroit pizza is like Chicago deep dish, but better. I tried a salad, which was so yummy & could've been a meal in itself. I don't remember which it was, but it had bacon, cheese, tomato and onions and their special ranch. It was simple, yet refreshing. We ordered two pizzas. I fell in love with one of them and wasn't a huge fan of the other. The caprice pizza was a 10/10. Fig, prosciutto, blue cheese, balsamic, and arugula. I feel like it didn't need the blue cheese (and I'm usually a fan of blue cheese), but overall it was a really tasty pizza. The pepperoni pizza was more of a miss for me. It was just too salty/heavy on the pepperoni for me. I can see how someone would love it, but they would need to really, really love pepperoni (and salt). That one will be a pass for me next time. read more

The Pueblo Pizza of the Month (May 2025) is the bomb. Love the creativity and vibrant flavors. If you like Al Pastor this is great. read more

Gibroni's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

This place is AWESOME!! The staff is sooo nice and helpful. It was poppin when we went. Tons of families enjoying the game on the tvs. Bar offers tons of beer options. We tried the camino pizza sticks. 10/10. Spicy, cheesy, sweet and creamy when paired with their delicious house ranch. The caesar salad was perfect. Decent sized portion and a generous coating of caesar dressing. Literally 10/10. I would 100% recommend this spot. read more

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Aaaaahhhhh Maaaazzzinnnnng!!! Christie P was absolutely amazing. Customer service was A PLUSSSSSSS We ordered From the D and a beer. Then we ordered 3 Lemon Drops and 2 Pint Train to Del Mar | WC IPA from Kevin who also provided amazing service. Now the pizza .... HEAVEN!!!! immaculate Heaven!!!! I want to come back over and over for this pizza. Great deep dish. read more

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Don't get it twisted, they are no jabbering jabronis here. I think they're being, what do they call it? Cheeky tongue The pizza is bomb. We always get the fun guys with sausage, mushrooms and truffle oil. Even the Caesar salad is worth getting at a pizza place. Pizza sticks are also great and a great price. Service is great and polite. It's a regular spot when we're in town read more

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Kristie was great, we had a great time. She made our experience great. Andy Coach. Detroit Pizza was amazing. We had the pepperoni. read more

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Watching the Final Four games tonight & enjoying Gibroni's Out-N-In Pizza (POTM) & The Caprice Pizza. Wow! Super yum & loving every piece of this delicious pizza. Gibroni's never disappoints. We highly recommend you check them out. read more

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Proper done Detroit style in San Clemente !!! Killer Detroit memorabilia while offering a bunch of beer options other than those old IPA 's !! read more

Staff: The team here is very nice, especially Heather. She helped us with placing our order and she was so sweet. Quality/Quantity: Wowzer! The pizza here is REALLY good. I'm talking REALLY good. They specialize in Detroit style pizza. What is Detroit style pizza you ask? Check out the picture I posted for a description. The pizza is fresh, very cheesy, sauce very tasty, and cooked beautifully. Value: Pricing was what I'd expect to pay. Our pizza came in at $22. Overall: They have a nice ambiance here and plenty of seating inside and outside. I was incredibly impressed by the flavor of the pizza here. It is possible that I found my new favorite pizza place. read more

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5 stars: service 5 stars: atmosphere for watching football 5 stars: price 5 stars; ease of parking and location Everyone here was so friendly and love having a lions bar nearby! Will definitely be coming back with some friends read more

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My husband and I love Gibroni's. They have great options for food. And friendly service it's a fun spot for family or just hanging out with friends . read more

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Spacious parking lot: plenty of parking on Friday evenings. Great pizza: crispy crust, soft gooey interior, the hot hot hot and the fun guys pizza were very satisfying. Friendly and helpful employees: always helped taking away dirty dishes, greeted us and brought things we asked for. I wish they allow half and half for pizzas, and add more protein options to their menu. read more

Dare I say... this may be some of the best pizza I've had. Truly, Gibroni's know what the heck is up. I've had my eye on this place since they were a small shop but they recently expanded into a larger sit-down. The atmosphere is great with TV's, lots of seating, arcade games and more. The guy who took our order was super nice and the food came out QUICK. We ordered The Fun Guys and it did not miss. The sausage with the mushrooms and white sauce was a delicious combination, but the white truffle oil and fresh parsley took it to the next level. The crust was buttery, crunchy and flakey all at the same time -- riddle me charmed! We made the putt from San Diego to check this spot out and I can confidently say it was WELL worth it! read more

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Gibroni's was the perfect place to host our casual wedding rehearsal dinner and welcome party! We were able to reserve an indoor-outdoor space for our 30 guests, which included TV's and a hockey table game. It was a fun, comfortable, and laid back vibe. Michele from the catering team was so easy to work with and even went the extra mile to ensure that the beer we preferred would be available for us. We were able to serve a variety of items from the menu to our guests, without essentially paying for a second wedding dinner. Importantly, everyone really enjoyed the food. It seems like the Caprice pizza and the pasta were the favorites! Gibroni's is such a cool spot, and celebrating at Gibroni's was a wonderful way to start our wedding weekend. read more

My friend had his 60th birthday here. I had never heard of the place. His favorite band was playing. As a concert venue it's great but super, super loud!! I saw Metallica at the YouTube theater in December and it was about half as loud as this place! You have to go there thinking you will just be listening to the music because it is way too loud to talk to your friends. The Detroit style pizza is good. The crust is par baked earlier in the day. Then topped for the finish bake.... This pizza is getting very popular in California. Naturally, it started in Detroit and they baked it in oil pans from the Ford factory. That is what determined the shape of the crust. The service was great, the place was packed! The workers were slammed but happy! I would highly recommend this place for music and pizza, just not for talking unless you use the patio or go when there is no live music. Great place!! read more

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Went in for a pickup and it was a cool atmosphere but the pizza was soggy as well as the wings.. I don't know if that's just how they make the pizza but the texture was like a soggy waffle read more

Oh man!!! Found this hidden gem while passing through the city. We don't really go to San Clemente but this spot popped on my suggestions and had to try it for myself. I never had Detroit style pizza and fell in love after taking the first bite. I ordered the FUN GUY PIZZA for $22. It was plenty enough for two. Pizza comes in 4 slices and the crust is crunchy! The flavor was absolutely amazing and now I have to make another 2 hour drive for this spot. The service I don't really care for. They don't go above and beyond. You walk in and take your order at the booth then you have to go to the bar to get your drinks. There are plenty of free parking spaces near the restaurant. read more

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We had just arrived in San Clemente and wanted a low key dinner. Gibroni's was in walking distance from where we were staying, so why not? It was crazy busy when we arrived. Managed to get a couple seats in the cozy patio in front. Then we moved to a side area cause this family just left this big table. Two women took the table, and we moved to where they were sitting in a corner. Lots of families! And I'm talking lots of kids in the front dining area. But their space is long, cause there's another dining area where the bar is. I was just going to order a pepperoni pizza and then I saw From the D, which is a deep dish with double pepperoni...YES PLEASE!!! I also ordered the Opa salad, which came out first. We thought there would be lettuce underneath but it was cucumbers, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, olives, purple onions and a ginormous hunk of feta! Soooooo good! A really nice change from the ordinary! Then came out the D! Dang, this pizza consisted of four thick squares of the tastiest marinara, cheese, and pepperoni! Some of them were crispy which were great! Also, you do have to order drinks at the bar and the food from the window. You get a number and go find a seat. They have some great beers on tap. The food runners are great! I think the owner came out to check on us. What a delicious experience! Cako Approves! read more

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My husband and I had our rehearsal lunch at Gibronis and had such a great experience! We first got in contact with their catering manager about a month or two before and was able to finalize the menu and get recommendations on how much to order for a party of 30! Even though it was not the best weather that day, we were able to still get the patio as planned and all squeezed into that space! The pizza was a hit for a group of foodies who were surprised by how great the pizza was! The toppings and variety and crust are all so delicious! We also tried their wings and salads, which were also very good. They are known for the opa salad which is more cucumber based. My family is already asking when we can go back because they liked it so much! read more

Gibroni's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Another great night at Gibronis. Arrived with another couple to a hoard of 3 year olds running amuck in every crevice of the place. Loud and crazy. We considered our options and firmly decided we wanted Gibronis pizza so we amazingly found a table for four and sat down. The kids were having a blast and as two empty nester couples, we laughed about going to places around SC with our wild kids 18 or so years ago. Laughed at the parents chasing their kids around. We had our usual, the Bouzouki Sticks and The D pizza. YUM! We always have plenty to take home to enjoy later. Especially with the excellent reheating instructions on the box! Love Gibronis and we'll be back!! Go! Eat Well!! Have Fun!!! read more

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EASILY the best Detroit-style slice I've ever had and arguably the best slice of any style in Southern California. I had to pick my jaw up from the floor after the fungi and the pepperoni was very good as well. Go out of your way to see what a quintessential slice of this type of pizza should look like, smell like, and taste like. read more

Everything was great! Very casual especially for the people that loves watching their Sports! Price is expensive but the food was delicious! We got their Pepperoni pizza with the Truffle mushroom pizza and their Bacon Jalapeño mac n cheese which were so comforting and really good!!! We also got a Ceasar salad I thought I got a picture of it but no... :( 1 pizza is 6 pieces enough for 2 people I think... read more

Really good pizza, family friendly also seems like a great place to watch a Lions game

There's no other way to put this, Gibroni's is a top if not thee top pizza in OC. I have read so many reviews and finally got a chance to try it and it did not disappoint. My friend and I ordered the pepperoni pizza and it was plenty for two people. My friend and I absolutely devoured the pizza it was so delicious. The crisp yet fluffy crust was definitely the highlight, but I also thought their pizza sauce was on point. It was light, bright, good tomato flavor which balanced the richness of the rest of the pizza nicely. The service was friendly and there was plenty of seating to hang out and chill. Highly recommend this spot, would definitely travel 30+ minutes for this pizza! read more

Gibroni's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Plenty of parking. Good for groups. Kids welcome. Lots of tv"s to watch sports ( caught Dodger game) Friendly / helpful staff. Food beyond great. Ordered wings and a pizza. Order came out quickly. Fresh and hot. Will definitely return, must try spot if in the area. read more

First time coming here and decided to come because of all the reviews. The pizza is great. The wings even better I'm not a really big wing fan but these were excellent. I wish you got a little bit more for the price but overall they were very good. This is a good place to go. If you're going with some friends or buddies to have a couple drinks and hang out I wouldn't really say it's super kid friendly because there's not a lot of seating so it could feell pretty tight at times especially if they have a band playing. Overall, it was good and I would go back if I was in the area read more

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This is my first time trying Detroit style pizza. I really enjoyed it. It's almost as good as Chicago style. I love the mini pepperonis. It reminded me of Pizza Como in ReadingPA. All the employees are super nice. I bet this place is hopping during the Lions games. I may try coming for a Wolverines game GO Blue. I know I will definitely return. read more

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We visited this place on Saturday afternoon and it was so good! From the aesthetic, to the super nice staff, and the bomb dot com food! We got pizzas-- however we demolished them before I could take a pic :( they were SO GOOD! I probably could had a whole one to myself. We also got the kids Mac & Cheese for the littles and it was delicious. Wings were 10/10 Never tried this brand of root beer and I'm obsessed! It's a great place to go with friends or even solo. They have a nice bar, tons of TVs, outside seating and a small style arcade. Can't wait to go back and highly recommend if you're looking for great Detroit style pizza in south OC! read more

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Gibroni's is solid, but pretty greasy. The service is friendly. It gets quite busy, especially when there is live music. It feels like a party place to go when you have kids. Overall good experience but the food is not amazing. read more

Gibroni's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Clemente, California

Wowowowow! I am so glad I found this place! My wife wanted to find a spot to meet up with her brother, and first mentioned, Pizza Port. I said, no way, we've been there too many times, let's try to find another place. I looked on Google Maps and found this little gem close by. I immediately went to Yelp to learn more, and I immediately fell in love with the pictures. I said, HERE, THIS IS WHERE WE MUST MEET THEM! We get to this place, and it's decked out in Detroit gear. There are a few booths, and nice couch area, and then a dining area that has a stage for, I guess, karaoke and live music. COOL! There's also a Cadillac corner booth, which was rad so of course we sat there! There was also a large bar for all your beverage needs. We ordered online because the line is long, however, please note, your pizza will come in a box! I feel like this hindered my first tasting experience (more on that soon). We got the pepperoni pizza and a custom pizza (pineapple and kalamata olives). I also ordered some wings because I was super hungry. We went back to the counter to pick up our order near our timeslot, and brought it back to our table. The pizza is so wonderful and beautiful. The pepperoni pizza was SHOWERED with roni cups. roni cups on top of roni cups and crisped together to be fused into one big roni cup king. Delicious. My wife likes her pizza as well -- it was definitely huge! I tried to finish mine, but I couldn't. We could have easily split one pizza here and be FULL. But, I also ate all my wings... so... nevermind... OK, so here's why I think ordering online hindered my tasting experience. I noticed folks who dined in got their pizzas on a nice metal tray. the box will cause the steam from the hot pizza to circulate, which can affect the crispiness of things. so when we got our pizza, it was kind of floppity... but it didn't ruin the wonderful taste of the pizza. I didn't knock any stars for that! The pizza was GREAT!!! I still dream about it!! The service here was amazing - super friendly. There's also a little arcade areas for the kids, with like table hockey, grab machines... candy... fun times. They have a pizza mascot too. Little cool pizza dude. Anyways, I can't wait to come here again. I love this place. Thanks for the lovely food! read more

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The pizza was delicious! We got the From the D (pepperoni), the Baba (cheese), and Caprice pizzas. All three were super high quality and tasted fresh even though we ended up getting ours to go. Service is friendly, but there wasn't a lot of table seating outside of the bar area. We went on a Friday night and it took about an hour to get our pizza, but it was definitely worth the wait! read more

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Been curious on this spot for a few weeks now, as I heard about it from a friend. And it was pretty good! I really liked the ratio of the dough they had going on. Not too thick, not too thin - jussssst right as a Detroit style pizza. Their marinara on their pizza was also great. I liked the touch of oregano on their pizza sticks as well, was a fun little pop of flavor. Their crunch on the edge piece and overall pie was perfect. I was however pretty bummed out to see them using store bought croutons and then using store bought ranch AND charging $2 a cup. If you're going to charge for ranch, take the time to make it. Salt levels on the double pep were also a bit too high, but I could be being sensative to that. And lastly, ease up the oil, by at least 25%. I felt that while the crunch of the pizza was perfect, I felt oil spewing out of every bite. I couldn't go past two slices without "feeling it". It's good pizza, but not great. It hits a spot for sure, being hearty and comforting. Would I actively come back? Probably not. But if I was feeling lazy and didn't wanna make my own pie, I would. read more

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Wow! Great pizza! They were very busy on a Saturday night, it took 40 minutes to come out, but well worth the wait, and you can always hang at the bar or arcade. Seating was hard to get, but with the wait we were able to snag a table indoors. We got the 313 with pesto, vodka and marinara. Delicious except the vodka sauce was intentionally cold? No idea why. read more

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Love everything about this place!! The pizza - oh my gosh... Hard to drive home with it in the car- I just want to pull over and grab a slice RIGHT NOW!! Service is fantastic as well. We order for o pick up most of the time. But eating in the place always works too read more