I had a vision -- I wanted to eat pizza made with red sauce and puffy bread. I'm pleased to say I've found it at Giovanni's. I rarely order takeout but given this era of Quarantine, I decided to splurge and order via Door Dash. I live pretty close by and I finished 3.5 hot slices of pizza within an hour of ORDERING, lol. My pizza highlights: - Left half: Delicious crispy pepperoni atop my pizza - Right half: Fantastic distribution of the toppings I chose which included sausages, tomatoes, basil, onion, and mushrooms! - I just took a bite out of my day-old rebaked pizza and its so good I decided to write a Yelp review. :D I hope to order soon! read more

Ordered 4 pizza pick them up on time and they were all cold ! Try to call let them know but it took 4 phone calls to get hold of someone then they told me there is nothing they can do go on website for discount ! What a joke lol Pizza other being cold was ok but not great pizza read more

I was disappointed with the food. The eggplant parmigiana was good and had a nice cheesy topping, but the portion was small, and it was the only thing in the plate -- no bread, pasta, garnishment. We ordered the Chicago pizza, which was $47. The crust was nice and crispy, but the toppings were very sparse. $90 with tax and tip. Probably won't go back. read more

The place sounded appealing and looked appealing online. We wanted to try a new spot. We didn't even bother staying to eat, as the place was empty. That wasn't the reason though. The huge turn off was walking in and not even being greetedby the girl at the register. As we walked towards the counter, she still looked at us like she definitely didn't want us there, and just continued going about her business at the register, didn't look at us acknowledge our presence and we found that extremely offputting and walked out. Will not go back. It also smelled extremely overpowered by cleaning products. read more

Been coming here for 25+ years. Still my favorite pizza place to go. Combo pizza and gourmet pizza are my standard go to's. Occasionally I would get a pizza steak sandwich or spaghetti with meat balls. The family that runs this place is always professional and courteous. The people working their usually stays for many many years, just makes the experience that much more special. read more

Great atmosphere and great food! We got a half combo half pepperoni, it was fresh and amazing! read more

Giovanni's Pizza - Half supreme half Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

I ordered through grubhub and thought it was the Giovanni's Pizzeria in Sunnyvale. a BIG MISTAKE on my part. Not sure if it's poor pizza making skills or poor quality ingredients. Probably both. Have to pay attention next time. read more

Just order this pizza on GrubHub. Absolute trash. Order wasn't ready when the driver went to pick it up. So it was 20 min late. No biggie. But when it arrived. Super under cooked. See the picture. The dough tasted halfway raw and the chicken wings had some pink in the inside. Luckily I got a refund on GrubHub just because you messed up an order, doesn't mean you should rush and halfway cook the food. read more

Giovanni's Pizza - Dough halfway cooked - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been ordering from Giovanni's for several years now, so this review is long overdue! Giovanni's is a neighborhood pizza joint that I would choose over chains like Pizza Hut and Domino's on any given day. My boyfriend and I are creatures of habit when it comes to Giovanni's. Giovanni's Pizza is the pinnacle of comfort food for me, because the pizza is always done right. We get our pizza with mushrooms, sausage, and pepperoni - maybe the occasional extra cheese pizza because I simply like plain ol' cheese pizza, too. The pizza is solid... Straight up... No frillz... No bells and whistles... No gourmet experience nor adventurous flavors... Just a solid pizza to satiate that craving for the moment. The staff members at Giovanni's have always provided me excellent customer service. The delivery man, whom I've also seen working in the kitchen, is an incredibly nice person. The woman, whom I usually see doing administrative work and manning the cash register whenever I swing by to pick up my order, is very friendly as well. These two individuals have got to be the hardest working folks, because it appears that they run the small business entirely themselves. Whenever I do order for delivery, the pizza arrives on or before the specified time. If they are running behind schedule, they are upfront about it and set the expectation of when the pizza would be ready. read more

Pizzza was cooked through, however it had no flavor. It's too bad: we used to love Giovanni's Pizza.

Pizza is terrible! I wish I could rate it a 0 star. Pizza tasted like a frozen pizza. If you want to try this place... don't! Total wast of money! read more

Giovanni's Pizza - a slice of pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

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Hidden gem! The bread is so fluffy and delicious! I normally don't like eating the crust but this one is amazing. One of the best pizza places read more

Giovanni's Pizza - Hawaiian - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming here for years and just for the pizza and it never disappoints! Always the same fantastic quality and flavor! I only wish they were opening up a restaurant in my town so I didn't have to drive so far. I would, and have recommended them to friends and family. I love this place! read more

Not sure, did this place change hands? We didn't see any of the regular family working and the pizza wasn't good. This has been one of our favorite places for almost 25 years - it would be sad to say goodbye. read more

My husband and I only live a few blocks from Giovanni's. This used to be our go to pizza place, but they have changed hands and the quality has definitely gone downhill. We tried it soon after the new owners took over and were very disappointed in the pizza - the onions and mushrooms on the pizza were raw, they hadn't even been cooked. It has been several months since that episode, so we decided to give them another chance tonight. We won't be going back. We ordered a large supreme to go. On the positive side, they do put a lot of ingredients on the pizza, but the pizza was barely cooked. The crust dough was almost raw and again the veggies were almost raw and the cheese was barely melted. I don't understand why they can't leave the pies in the pizza oven a little longer. It would make a huge difference. We need to find a new neighborhood go to pizza place now. read more

Love this pizza! Tasty and fresh every time we order. We get their Supreme pizza which is a standard "combination pizza" but you can customize toppings. We like to add pineapple. The fettuccini Alfredo is really good with a rich white sauce that you can get about 3 servings out of, garlic bread included. We'll definitely keep ordering from Giovanni's. read more

Giovanni's Pizza - Supreme pizza with pineapple - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

I first passed by this place on the way to a friend's house a while back, and made a mental note to file it away for later reference. As it turned out, when I was looking for a new place to try that hadn't gotten many reviews, this place came up. I had been craving Italian food in general, so one day, for my lunch break at work, I ordered a small all-meat pizza (most of which I saved for dinner) and a meatball sandwich for carryout. This place definitely looks like a charming hole-in-the-wall without actually being in a wall - it's at the corner of a store block. Inside is nice and cozy, but I imagine it would get pretty loud when it's full. Probably not a place I would come for a sit-down, but that's of secondary importance where pizza's concerned anyway. The meatball sandwich was a bit of a surprise for me. Most places I've seen have done their meatball sandwiches more submarine-style (or Italian-style - there's been some debate as to which term originated first), but this place seems to have gone for a larger and more square-ish roll. My first thought was it looked like what you would get if you took a cheesesteak sandwich, overloaded it with meat, and pressed it until the side of the roll that wasn't cut naturally separated into two halves. This wasn't a bad thing in the least - the sandwich was still tasty and very filling. The pizza was also interesting. I like that they were controlled with the toppings so that I didn't have to worry about everything falling off, and the crust was just right. What was a little odd for me (and I'm not sure if eating the meatball sub first had something to do with this) is that I felt a little like the cheese and the sauce overpowered the toppings some. There were a couple of bites where I felt like I couldn't really taste the meat, even though I know I'd had some pepperoni and sausage. This wasn't the case as much later on, when I had the rest of the pizza for dinner, but I definitely tasted the sauce more than the meat. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad - the sauce is definitely well seasoned with herbs and a little bit of spice, but the lack of balance between the flavors did take a little bit of getting used to. This was pretty good food. Not quite on the level of something I'd go out of my way for with other comparable options more convenient to me, but defintely something I'll keep in mind if I'm hungry and in the neighborhood. read more

I'm sure the 1 Star is okay when you don't mind losing business. Ordered food from this place but they don't "take orders because the printer is broken" then get off the platform and wasting customers time. What a loser way to own a business. Hardcore 1 Star. Won't "try" for sure. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Canon-PIXMA-MX490-Wireless-Office-All-in-One-Inkjet-Printer-Copier-Scanner-Fax-Machine/45830928?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222252420104469&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=307772329603&wl4=pla-293946777986&wl5=9032185&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=1&wl9=showcase_product&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=45830928&wl13=&veh=sem&wl18=showcase&gclid=CjwKCAjw7_rlBRBaEiwAc23rhm0jPD-S2DRJZvGrYgcbS9hKebhmLwU1VhznEVP1lRKA0g1jxyjDPhoCvd4QAvD_BwE $35 ! Buy it! It will help your business. Tf read more

Everything I get from Gio's is on point, it's always hot and fresh. Little hole in the wall just like I like. I am a repeat customer for sure. read more

The location is a small hole in the wall but the Pizza is amazing ! They have amazing fulfilling sandwiches and pasta that is to die for ! This restaurant is a mom and pop and I will definitely come back !! I would recommend this pizza spot if you are in the area ! read more

I was excited to try this place based on the reviews but it is only ok. The customer service is great but the wings weren't spicy or crispy. The cheese bread was bland. The pizza dough is similar to pizza hut's (not thin crust). The pizza itself was pretty yummy but Bibos is better. Verdict: will not be returning. read more

I really like this place. Very woodsy inside and lots of room. I had a supreme with linguisa and was very happy with the taste. The furniture is a bit rustic and I tried three chairs trying to find one that didn't have a wobble but couldn't. So I sat in my wobbly chair and loved my pizza. I ended up taking three pieces home for dinner but unfortunately forgot to label it so my wife ate them. I'll be back :) Service was speedy. The pie took about 10 to 15 and came out of the oven nice and hot. I had raspberry iced tea and it was kept full. Great lunchtime spot! read more

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We went in here to get a pizza for take-out. We ordered a Supreme Pizza and had to wait more than 45 minutes inside the restaurant before it was ready. The pizza was not even outstanding, so I can't say it was worth the wait. read more

The pizza was okay. I also ordered pasta for the next day lunch and it was okay. Super greasy though.... I went here as a matter of convienence..... read more

Very bad pizza it made my car smell like shit I got it home and I couldn't eat any more family was why does it smell like that we gave it to the homeless guy by the freeway two days later I found the whole pizza sitting one are it not even the birds or rats sorry homeless guy read more

Great tasting Pizza the Calzone was delicious the people were super nice ( not sure if they were the owners) I recommend

I was bored with sandwiches and burgers and wanted change, the Covid19 lock down was making me nuts and something had to change my mood! I sparked up my cell phones and spotted PIZZA among the restaurants listed. Giovanni's Pizza was closest so I sent an electronic order! The order got there late, so I had to wait! Eventually I got the order and blitzed back to work. The Pie was still hot when I sat to eat, what a disappointment! Crust was still white and Dowey, the Jalapeños were still to hot decayed they were undercooked. I was damned hungry and 'wolfed' down half the pie! Took the other half home! The next morning I slapped each piece into a medium fry pans and finished cooking it, BOTH sides, NOW it was a good Pizza! Needless to say, my mood remains the same! read more

We ordered two pizzas the supreme and a pepperoni. They were very very good. We will return here.

Ordered delivery from this place using DoorDash. First, they sent a totally different pizza than we ordered. Second, the pasta and sauce tasted like they were out of a can. And not even a very good can. Like, maybe a spaghetti-o can. read more

Since they change owners deliveries are super late and food no taste the same we have been waiting more then an hour to get our food so sad this place has change ! Hope they can improve their service read more

Nice place for a decent pie. Had better but the toppings were fresh so I added the 4th star. Pizza was not what I ordered but was replaced with a free pizza. (Ordered half supreme, half pepperoni and they made a full supreme) They even ran the order out to my car as the wifey and I had to wait an extra 15 minutes for the pepperoni pizza. read more

Decided tonight to try something from a true mom and pop pizzeria . I wish I had discovers this place years ago. Ordered pickup I knew it was getting close to the end of hours but they pizza was cooked to perfection . Not soggy everything was fresh . The I assume owners and greatful as was I . Definitely think every pizza loving person should try this place Nd keep them going because they have been there a long time and don't deserve to run out by big Corp. read more

Giovanni's Pizza is very cool and different. I loved the style and the ambiance of this place. Giovanni's Pizza is one of these spots where all the menu items look magnificent, I had Hot Wings and it was excellent. The workers are super attentive and nice. They're great at giving recommendations. Every thing was delicious at Giovanni's Pizza. I would recommend it. read more

This spot was very yummy and the owners were the sweetest! The calzones were very delicious and fluffy the pizza was what my family and I expected! So glad we found this spot! read more

My sister bought my daughter one of their DIY pizza kits. It came with dough and toppings. She did a great job putting it together and it came out amazing. We added some of our own toppings too. The crust was perfect. read more

Giovanni's Pizza - DIY pizza kit. - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

Small family owned business on 13th street. The dough is light and flavorful which is the base of any amazing pizza. Great quality and great price. Support small businesses in our neighborhood. You won't be disappointed by their pizzas. Give them a try. read more

Awful, awful pizza. Each pie tasted like greasy bread sticks covered in cheese. The crust wasn't even edible it was so chalky and dry. Two stars because the staff was nice. If you're looking for a NY pizza, look elsewhere. read more

First time trying this place and place a order over the phone. They told me 35 minutes so when I did get there I paid for my order. Checked the pizzas and they were cold like they have been sitting out for awhile. Took it home to eat and man the crust was so hard we couldn't even eat it. Didn't taste good. Won't go back again. read more

They have 4 taps of "ew, meh" domestic beers. BUT they also have bottles of Negro Modello and Pacifico... win!! The kicker? And I have to star them for this... They have Franzia wines. No really. Chillable Red... Sunset Blush... Fruity Red Sangria... Refreshing White... ... in FIVE LITER BOXES!! BOXES!!! That's just the shiz!! Fabulous! GHETTO-Fabulous!! _________________________________________ And the cutie (who's probably too young to be pouring beer) STILL carded me! read more

Came in here for lunch today with my friend Andy. My friend Frank was raved about this place and I see why. The pizza is pretty damned good. Andy and I shared a medium beef combination. The crust was perfectly done. Nice and crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. The toppings didn't overwhelm the other ingredients like some pizzas tend to do. Definitely a comebacker. read more