My nephew and I were in the neighborhood today and craving some pizza. Gio's is a small, pizza joint in a plaza filled with local businesses in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa. They have a fun selection of pizza toppings and other foods. The guys working there were friendly and helpful in making choices. We sat inside at one of the booths and enjoyed watching football in their TV. My only complaint was that it was kind of cold since they kept the front door open and it was a foggy day. We started with some wings with their mango habanero sauce. The wings were good and I really liked the sauce. I wish they could have been a little crispier, but they did the job. We had a split pizza. We did the Stormy, which was a BBQ chicken pizza. The other half was their Mac and cheese pizza. The BBQ chicken was really good. Sadly, the Mac and cheese was just not that flavorful. I probably would try something else next time. Gio's feels like a decent neighborhood pizza joint. If I lived in the area I would probably order from them pretty often, especially that BBQ chicken pizza! read more

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Pizza dough was so undercooked it was still mushy and raw under the cheese, but what really earns the one star review is the restaurant deciding to help themselves to a $10 tip even though I tipped the driver cash in person!! Now I get the fun task of disputing this issue with the merchant, and likely my bank! Stay far away! So unscrupulous and disrespectful! I have never experienced something this brazen at a restaurant. read more

Gio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

This is my go to place when I want a big slice of pizza and the appetite to consume it all. The cheesy garlic is the like cherry on top of a sundae. The slice is so heavy to reach my mouth I sometimes ask if they can cut it in half. I can't eat it all in one session so I usually end up taking the rest home. The surrounding neighborhood is full of people cars & motion. Gio's pizza I love, I feel like I'm cheating on Mountain Mike's. read more

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Ever since I posted about Gio's a few months ago, my husband and I have use them as our favorite pizzeria. We don't eat pizza very often actually but at least six times over the last I don't know it's eight months. Especially when we have friends that we're getting together so we can get a set of pizzas or calzone. I was shocked today when we ordered calzones on a rainy night that when we got home, the items were awful. Both of our calzones were burned on the edges like no one bothered to take it out of the oven. My veggie lovers calzone had four bites of chicken that I had paid to add and very little filling at all. It was like pizza crust that have been smashed together with a little bit of cheese. My husband's uncle Joey, or whatever had almost nothing in the middle. It makes me sad to write this and also sad to say we probably will not be returning. read more

Gio's Pizza - Burnt crust on almost empty Calzone (Specialty Pizza) - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I can only review based on pasta which is what I ordered, but it was arguably one of the worst pastas I've had in my life. The service was mediocre and the ambience was poor. Maybe their pizza is ok based on some other reviews. read more

Ordered pizza and spaghetti and meatballs from Uber Eats. Had not tried this place before now. SO DELICIOUS! Pizza was perfect. Lovely crust. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs to split over 2 nights (I work 7PM-730AM) and it turned out to be delicious too! So darn good. I would recommend this place for your Italian food needs. Thank you Gio's! You did really well. read more

Gio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

It was nice of the owner to follow up quickly with me after my bad experience. He assured me my next visit would be up to their regular standards. I have been back a couple times since then and their service was good. Their crust is still a little hit and miss. Still waiting to get that perfect crust I tasted the second time I ever been here. It's hard not to keep coming back because it's my wife's favorite pizza. Happy wife... read more

Gio's Pizza - Half Classic Combo / Half Gios Delight - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

They do slices Mon-Fri 11-4pm Sat sun 11-3p!! Soooo good!! Support local! I want Gio's to be in business for a long long time!!! read more

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Great food!! Clean place ! Excellent service!! Greatly enjoyed the pasta last time I was there and their hours are so convenient!

We saw the reviews on Yelp and decided this was going to be the best pizza choice in Santa Rosa. The menu has some wonderful specialty pizzas and the flavor combinations sounded amazing. We opted for a 1/2 Gios Garlic Supreme and 1/2 Polli's Perfect both were wonderful and we really liked the crust. My favorite was the Gios Garlic because the white sauce was amazing! The toppings are plentiful and fresh too! So many things to try on this menu if we lived in the area this would be our pizza place. They even bring real plates and silverware if you're eating in and they boxed up our left overs too! The owner was the one who served us and took our order and was attentive and refilled our waters too. If you're in the area and looking for pizza or pasta this should be your go to place. Thank you we will be back when visiting again. read more

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We don't exactly live in the direct vicinity of this place, it seems like a neighborhood pizza joint, but we were happy we found it! The place had great service and was very neighborly and intimate. You walk by the giant mixer when you go to the back to use the bathroom so you know they make the dough fresh there. They were also accommodating with us wanting to do a 50/50 pizza and what we wanted on each side. It was delicious and we ate the entire thing. I t's not exactly on our way anywhere, but we will definitely be back at some point read more

Gio's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

What's great establishment this is! I'm very picky about my pizza and this place did not disappoint in the least bit! they are a little far from me but since I happen to be in Santa Rosa visiting my parents, I figured "now is my The crust was delicious! Most people will throw away their crusts, but for me , it's my favorite part! Especially when it is a little crisp and burnt. They get. 10/10 on crust! Toppings were more than sufficient! Every bite had a little of every topping I had ordered. Not only that, but the toppings were definitely fresh and not prepackaged or frozen. 10/10 on toppings The pizza size was a large (18 inches), yet cheaper than other local pizzerias in the area. 10/10 on price Staff was very friendly And obviously make the pizzas with a lot of love and care. 10/10 to the staff! So pleased with this place and can't wait to order me more pies! read more

When I have a craving for pizza, I always think of Gio's. My family used to often get take-out here during the pandemic and it was always served piping hot, you could hardly touch the bottom of the pizza boxes! And then on your drive home, your entire car is filled with the incredible aromas of your pizzas. Our daughter picked up a couple of our favorites on this Sunday evening: Pesto Augustus (pesto sauce, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes) and Classic Combo (pepperoni, sausage, olives, peppers, mushrooms). They are freshly made by the sweet people who work here. The staff are always smiling and welcoming when you stop in to pick up your order. It is a bit of a drive for us to get to Gio's and I believe we must pass at least five other pizza places to get here, but we are never disappointed. They are generous on their toppings and our orders have always been perfect (no onion). Make sure to order their large size (18 inches) to ensure you have leftovers the following day! read more

Gio's Pizza - Classic Combo (pepperoni, sausage, olives, peppers, mushrooms w/no onion) - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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This site says that the restaurant closes at 10 PM. I arrived there at 8:30 PM. They were closed with no one in sight. No notice on the door. Had to search for a new place. Looked all over Santa Rosa and most everything was closed. What's up with Santa Rosa closing early? read more

Not memorable, sorry. All the pictures on-line look like the food is burned. Went for lunch years ago, and never went back.

Gio has the best pizza in town. We come here regularly and get our favorites: Pesto Augustus pizza, Alfredo sticks, penne pesto with chicken & bacon. We also appreciate Gio's wonderful staff very much! read more

Gio's Pizza - Pesto Augustus pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Love their pizzas, pesto sticks, and salads. We don't usually go in, we get takeout, but the service is always amazing and fast-- standard pizza joint in the wall vibe. We love their zaza read more

Was a fantastic experience it is a small but might meal, the pizza was delicious even had a cauliflower crust for those like myself that does not eat bread friendly help & wonderful all around read more

If you are tired of the same old pizza and want to have sometime extra special go to Gios. It's not your average place. I've only gotten pick up here and the counter service was fast and friendly. The place seemed much classier than a schmuck like me usually fits in at. I would probably come here on a date if my date said they liked pizza but was dressed up. read more

This coming from a very picky person when it comes to the quality and flavor of any restaurant foods...THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! PIZZA is delicious- perfect crust, perfect amount of sauce, and LOADS of toppings!! We tried 6 diferent ones- all delicious. Pasta also very good, had the chicken fettuccine alfredo- the sauce was so flavorful!! Caesar salad so so good-had the yummiest croutons. I forgot to mention how FAST we received our food. Very impressive! Service was above and beyond- we were welcomed with a smile. Everyone was very kind and accommodating. Dining room could use a little zhuzhing up but atmosphere was soon forgotten when we started eating! YUM!! We will DEFINITELY be coming back!! read more

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This is their large salad? For $20? Ridiculous. This is 1/4 of the size it used to be. Disappointed in quality and service at Gios as of recent. Long time customer and supporter, but recently very disappointed. read more

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We were driving back from Redwood National Forest to Bay area and wanted to stop by at a good Pizza place for dinner. The kids as usual got super pumped up when I told them that we will be heading to a pizza place for dinner. Not too far from the 101 freeway, this restaurant had pretty good reviews on Yelp. Even though, the price seemed to be higher side, I still decided to give a shot. The location where the restaurant is very warm and homely. There are lots eateries around and by the time we reached it was close to dusk and it seemed like a perfect evening. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating outside and inside the restaurant. The waiters are super friendly and warm and helpful. They seemed to be loving what they are doing. I ordered the large pizza and cheesy garlic breads. Ordered half and half on the pizza, with one half being Margarita and the other half with chicken. The pizza came out in about 15 minutes which was not too bad. The large pizza was really huge (18 inches), looked yummy. Now coming to the taste and quality, well let me say I have had much better ones. The crust was thick to begin with, may be a thinner crust would have made it more flavorful when we are eating it. We originally thought that the half that is supposed to have the chicken, didnt have the chicken. When we checked with the waiters they checked and said that it doesnt look like chicken is added and he gave chunks of chicken on the side. But then when we started eating it, we realized it did have chicken cooked and pretty much submerged in cheese. We felt sorry and apologized to them. But all along, they were very kind and cool. The cheesy garlic bread was pretty good, I wish they serve it with marinara sauce, but they did give it to us when we requested for it. Overall, for the price, I would expect the quality & taste of the pizza to be even better, I was contemplating between 3 and 4 stars for the very same reason. However, because of the exceptional customer service, I had to give them a 4. read more

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Was our go to pizza spot, few times a month until recently. Never had any issues until about a month ago. Then 3 orders in a row were incorrect and it took forever. Sad to say NY pie is my new go to pizza spot. read more

Ordered a pizza for delivery and was told 45 min. An hour and 5 min later I called and was told it should be delivered very soon. Called again 20 min later and said the driver is close. An hour and a half after being told 45 min is pathetic. When the pizza was here it was like warm at best and the crust was moist. Now we had to microwave and we all know what happens to the crust. Called back and asked for a credit and was told the manager/owner would call me to discuss the next day. Never heard from him!! When you pay $40+ for a pizza....the expectation is a LOT better service. I'm a fairly good customer that is going to find another pizza! read more

All around great spot , sandwiches are huge and a great value. Always hot and fresh. Old school pizzeria style but high quality . Wings are also great. Service is top notch read more

Their pesto breadsticks are to die for!!! The taste, texture, and homemade ranch are all sooo good.

First time visit and it was awesome. You can sit in or out. It is not a very large establishment inside but they try to keep it classy with cloth tablecloths. The service is great and the food is fabulous. We started with a Caesar salad that was decent, but the pizza was 5 stars. We ordered the large classic combo that was delivered steamy hot. The pizza had a lot of the toppings and the sauce was flavorful. They were very busy with online order pickups. There was constant foot traffic. Can't wait to our next visit read more

Gio's Pizza - Caesar Salad - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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I wanted to really love their pizza, but between the flavor and texture , it fell flat for us. And a feel badly to say I didn't like it as the staff was working hard, half a dozen employees in a small kitchen keeping the ovens going in a small restaurant in this era, props! But I'm an honest reviewer and I have to say we felt the crust was mediocre and the pizza just lacked flavor, we ordered the Meatball and chain with red sauce, the pizza itself huge, but the flavor did not warrant the $35 price. And in all honesty I've had better pizza from Whole Foods down the street. I understand perhaps this is not their best pizza on the menu and they are filling a niche in this bedroom neighborhood of Santa Rosa. So while this is not my pie of choice, I still send respect for effort. read more

Gio's Pizza - I've got a deep dish in the trunk - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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Stopped into Gio's because of the great reviews and we were not disappointed. Gio's is a small diner with about 4-5 tables. I wouldn't recommend large groups, but we were able to fit our party of 6. Quick and friendly service. For the food we got: Spinach Salad - solid - exactly what I expected based on the description - spinach, tomatoes, bacon bits, Parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette Jalapeño Poppers - these were a bit disappointing because they were baked, not fried. Not much color to them and the crust was very bland. Pizzas - we really liked the pizzas here and they are humongous. We got an 18" DaBig Uncle Joey (for the meat lovers) and an 18" Gio's Delight (if you're an omnivore). Both were a delicious thin crust with generous and high quality ingredients. We were a bit split on favorites, but I liked the Uncle Joey better. When we ordered, they asked if we wanted half/half, so that is definitely an option if you want variety. I think their 18" pizza and a side would feed 2-4 adults depending on their appetite. All in all, I definitely recommend Gio's! read more

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Good pizza, friendly service and convenient location. Ordered pizza to-go from app, ready when expected. Hot and ready when I arrived. Will be back when craving pizza again. Parking was easy too. read more

Pretty good for delivery. Food came as you'd expect for pizza, just takes a little while. We had gotten a heavenly prosciutto sub, a big tone pizza, and a fantasy cheesecake. The heavenly prosciutto was like a blt with better meat. I kinda wish there was a way to customize the veggies in it since it is really just lettuce. The big tone was good but the pesto sauce not so pronounced. I'd want that to be stronger but I love pesto really with anything. The cheesecake was clean and what you'd expect. I think we were sold on the chocolate more though to be honest haha. Would consider again since it's a good option for delivery in the area on a lazy day which I'm sure will happen again in the future. read more

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We had the sausage pizza. It had a different flavor than I'm used to. The dough had good flavor but was soft. Haven't decided whether we'll give them another try. read more

First visit - for take out. Ordered 12 inch peperoni and sausage. Plenty of meat on it and cooked to perfection. I asked for "thin" crust and they said they only make one kind of crust but it's not too thick. It turned out to be just fine. Highly recommended. read more

Gio's Pizza - 12 inch pepperoni and sausage - yum - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Wonderful little NY Style pizza joint in the middle of Bennett Valley. It isn't the most fancy place, but thats not really what a good pizza joint is supposed to be. Its location and its decent prices keep me coming back. I can't stop getting weekday special in particular. The people there are friendly and I've never had to wait an unreasonable amount of time to pick up my food. Overall a very solid place with good pizza. read more

Amazing place, their pizza is delicious and calzones are HUGE and definitely worth my money ! read more

Gio's Pizza - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

The absolute best pizza in Santa Rosa! Their sandwiches are amazing! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

One of the few places with vegan options in Santa Rosa- especially pizza spots. We ate inside and it was mellow and small but did the trick! The salad was not bad! Liked the toppings, not so much the lettuce. The balsamic dressing was just okay. The waitress brought out a pizza with regular cheese & I said there's no way this is vegan.. there were too many cheese pulls for that to be the vegan cheese. She insisted it was the vegan cheese, and A couple minutes later she said oh wait sorry... the vegan cheese "didn't show up on the receipt" aka she didn't ring it in correctly... I'm glad I didn't eat any because not only does regular cheese gross me out it upsets my stomach badly. It might be good for the workers to know the visual differences between the two if they're going to be serving them. Otherwise, the vegan pizza was pretty good (daiya cheese is NOT my fave) and have lots of leftovers to spare! I know I can always come to Gio's for a reliable vegan meal in Santa Rosa. read more

Gio's Pizza - House Salad with balsamic - Pizza Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

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I have reviewed this restaurant on Yelp. I'm glad these guys are in my neighborhood as they make a great pie. My wife and I have been getting pizza from them for years. Check them out. read more

Great pizza and if you hunt their menu you can find a wonderful coupon for a one item large! Everything they make is tasty but we mostly get the New York style thing crust pizza, usually with half tiny cup pepperoni because that's what I like, and cheese for the other half cuz my wife and son don't like things on their pizza. When we moved over here to Bennett valley when my kid was in kindergarten, we knew we had to find some decent pizza. After trying a few places around here, and we really do enjoy mombos, we lucked into finding Gios! They used to send out coupons and that's what had us going there pretty consistently along with a great pizza, but the new owners have moved things online and created an app for ordering, it's worked well the last few times. They don't have a huge menu but they do sell more than pizzas, so I would suggest you venture out and try a few things, see what you like. The best value pizza I've found is still at Domino's, with a coupon, one pizza is less than 10 bucks usually, but it just can't compare to the high quality of a Gio's pizza, which is the pizza we have when we splurge. read more

Just paid $36 plus tax for my large pizza. My previous review from nine years ago was going off at $23.00. I'm a different man now, dead in the eyes. Life has beaten me down. Just take my wallet and give me pizza. I have no fight left. It is a great pizza. The taste is five stars. read more