Extremely disappointing experience. Everything we ordered was excessively salty and greasy. I was especially looking forward to trying the onion rings, but when they arrived, they looked nothing like the picture on the menu. They appeared to be frozen onion rings taken straight from a bag, thrown into the fryer, and served without any care. They were stuck together and poorly presented. Unfortunately, the overall cleanliness of the restaurant was also very concerning. The place did not appear to be properly maintained or clean, which made the dining experience even more unpleasant. I honestly don't understand how a restaurant in this condition continues to operate. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but based on my experience, I would not recommend it. Case in point. Your response actually reinforces my concern. This was never about requesting a refund or simply disliking the onion rings. I was sharing my honest experience regarding the quality of the food and, more importantly, the way I was treated as a customer. I personally saw you behind the cash register today, and I also saw the condition of the onion rings being served. Regardless of what your Yelp photos show or how you normally serve them, you were given an opportunity to recognize that the particular batch being served was unacceptable. When food is clearly poorly prepared, stuck together, overly greasy, or otherwise not up to the standard you expect your customers to receive, the appropriate response is to stop it from being served--not defend it afterward. What was even more disappointing was the way you responded to my concerns. Arguing with a customer and becoming defensive does not resolve the issue or demonstrate good customer service. A simple acknowledgment and professional response would have gone a long way. I am not asking for a refund, nor am I looking for anything from you. I am expressing my experience as a customer and the way I was treated today. Unfortunately, this experience made it clear that the quality of the food is not the only issue--the customer service and attitude toward customers are equally concerning. I will not be returning, and based on my experience, I certainly cannot recommend the establishment to people I know. A restaurant is judged not only by the food it serves, but by how it responds when a customer raises a legitimate concern. Today, neither met the standard I would expect.. read more

Holly was a great friendly face. The service was grand. The garlic balls were amazing and never had anything like that. Wow. Salad was good. Pizza was darn good as well. Will come back for sure read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Garlic balls - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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Tried this spot recently and really enjoyed it. The calamari ($11) was crispy. The spicy vodka pizza ($26) was the highlight - it was part of their daily specials. It had the perfect crust and a sauce had a bit of a kick to it. The pizza itself was a highlight. Service was top notch, super attentive and friendly. Definitely coming back! read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Calamari Fritti - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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I stopped in on a Saturday afternoon before a trip to Bruster's. It gives the feel of being a staple in the area. Parking was hard to come by so I ended up using metered parking and just setting a timer so as not to go over. The pizzeria had flat screens you can see from either side or the restaurant. Music playing from R&B to Pop. I was told I could sit wherever I wanted and brought a menu. I ordered fried zucchini to start -- it was piping HOT when it came out with a side of ranch (the ranch could've been a bit more thicker it was a bit watery) Next I got a personal size pizza: sauce, cheese, cilantro, pepperoni, olives. The pizza was good but when I bit into a slice all the toppings would just slide right off. Maybe thicker sauce!? Idk. But the flavor was good. Prices were good Service: good Wait time: good Rating: 4.0 read more

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Excellent food, excellent manager (?) named Brendan - angel hair clam pasta - cajun pasta - pizzas - garlic balls read more

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What a great pizza place! Everything is delicious! The pizza's were the best I've ever had even the crust was so delicious. The service was amazing and friendly and the laid back chill vibe is unbeatable. read more

Our favorite local pizza joint. Servers are always nice and accommodating. The Giuseppe and just a mushroom/pepperoni/black olive are our go to orders. It can get noisy, but it's a pizza joint that appeals to families. We do take out here when the noise level is too much. read more

My sisters and I went here for dinner. It was my first time here. My sister and niece eat at Giuseppe's frequently. My sister and I ordered pizza. I ordered the La Bella Veggie individual pizza and my sister built her own pizza with a vegetarian flair. My other sisters ordered the Linguine Alfredo dish. I didn't take a picture but it looked pretty good. The service was excellent. The food was made to order and very fresh. The serving sizes were huge. It was enough to save for lunch the next day. The environment is very trendy with a mix of a traditional pizzeria. We sat there until they closed shop. Great place to get traditional Italian dishes. I will be back with my sisters. Yum. read more

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Always a great dinner! Food is delicious. Brendan and staff are always super friendly and helpful. Lots of happy hour deals - good to have this local small business in Montrose. read more

I was blown away by the pasta--it was delicious and such a hearty portion! I only wish I'd been able to dine in because, although they weren't busy, the ambiance itself really came through and seemed like something I would have enjoyed. read more

This place has the best slice of cheese pizza for sure and the size is pretty decent. My only complaint is that they don't have a price written for a slice of pizza anywhere. They charge me different prices for a slice everytime I go. I took a picture of my receipt so if anyone wants to know how much a slice is, look at my receipt. But for sure this is my goto for pizza! read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Price for two slices of pizza on Saturday. - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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Great food. they have both beer and wine The service is prompt and the staff is very friendly.

the pizza here is decent and the portions are pretty good for the price. service was a bit slow since it was busy, but the staff was friendly enough. just a solid, average italian spot if you want a quick dinner read more

We've been wanting to try Giuseppe's for a while, and we're glad we finally did! The Vienna pasta was a favorite among the four of us, the Margherita pizza was tasty, and the flatbread was okay. Service was average, not particularly friendly but the vibe inside was lively and fun for a date night. read more

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Giuseppe's Pizzeria on Montrose has become one of our absolute favorite spots, we go there almost every week and that pretty much says it all. The food is delicious, we especially love the Primavera salad, it's always fresh, perfectly dressed and flavorful. Beyond the good food, the staff is always kind and professional. There's one server in particular, the guy with the light-colored hair (wish I knew his name) who is always attentive without being overbearing, and treats every table with respect and care. Overall Giuseppe's has such a warm,casual and neighborhood feel and is highly recommended. read more

Giuseppe's is my favorite local spot for Pizza and Wings! Ordered a 14" Pizza that had Pink Sauce base and half Pepperoni and half Sauasage. It was enough for two people and we enjoyed every bit! The service was quick and kind. Their space is welcoming and traditional american Italian! read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - 14" Make Your Own Pizza Half Pepperoni and Half Sausage with Pink Sauce base - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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Does make good pasta Try Lasagna & Cajun Chicken Pasta aside pizzas Near Wells Fargo bank & Trader Joes Parking is iffy Local Indie run Good prices Can Cater Best salads too read more

This place is very good. Outstanding pizza. Nice environment. Clean and friendly. Really love going there. Only downside is the wait. For some reason it's always a long wait to get your food whether you dine in or take out. Also, wish parking were easier in the area. read more

Love this little Local Gem of a Pizzeria! We came in just after 4pm for early dinner and glad we did. It was Wing Wednesday (so tasty Buffalo wings for a great price. The wings were crispy, hot and juicy (new favorite local wings) We each ordered a couple beers - sadly Eagle Rock Brewing is closing so it was nice to enjoy the last of their Hazy on tap. We then ordered 2 medium pizzas (to be sure to take some home) and it was FIRE. My inner Ninja Turtle was more than pleased. I'm always on the lookout for places that have sun dried tomatoes. When the pizza came out our super cool server Brendan made sure to tell me the tomatoes were there and carefully under the cheese so they wouldn't burn (yum *chefs kiss*) The ambiance was chill (I'm guessing due to the Weds Afternoon which we were grateful for) and to catch the end of the Dodger game. Brendan was incredibly personable and genuine which is incredibly refreshing. I'm grateful for such a cool spot, clearly connected to other restaurant spots on Honolulu that I truly feel like a welcome local! Pizza is great Be a good human and you'll be rewarded! read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Create Your Own Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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Pizza is amazing, but the service was awful. We came here to enjoy dinner outside and were really looking forward to it. My son ordered a pizza, which was delicious and came out in a reasonable amount of time. When the waitress brought it, she told me my salmon salad would be "right out." Unfortunately, it never came. The restaurant wasn't busy, and most of the wait staff seemed to be hanging out behind the counter talking. We had to repeatedly ask for basic things like napkins and water. After waiting a long time for the salad, I finally had to tell them to forget it because we had to leave. At that point it wasn't even a meal together anymore,my son had finished eating and I never got my food. What made it more frustrating was that there was no real apology. The waitress made an excuse and blamed the kitchen, saying they could only do one thing at a time. Great pizza, but the service really needs improvement. read more

I live in Sparr Heights and am able to walk into this eatery. I love this place - great food at reasonable prices and the 'fat tires' are icy read more

Great food great service there build your own pasta is magnificent Penne pasta Alfredo sauce mushroom bacon and crumble sausage read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Build your own pasta Penne Alfredo mushroom bacon sausage - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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The food is amazing been coming here for a handful of years now with the whole family, very kid oriented. Staff and management really cares about your experience. Service is fast and even with dietary restrictions they nail it all the time. It's really a at home spot with comfy seating and really cool live plank tables. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Felt like two steps up a notch from Chuck e Cheese. Also, service was bad, felt like I worked there!

Ordered the mozzarella sticks, garlic parmesan wings, Cesar salad and a pepperoni and sausage pizza. Everything was super delicious and reasonably priced. Thank you Ella for the service. Definitely coming back! read more

Stopped in here for dinner last night. Cute little place and the people are nice. But that's about it. Aside from the garlic balls, which were tasty, everything we ordered was bland. No garlic, no salt, no depth of flavor. Better tasting Italian food can be found in the freezer section at the grocery store. This was a real disappointment, and an expensive one, too. read more

I typically come here 2-3 times a month and I have always been pleased with their food. Sometimes they get a little noisy with large groups, but that is normal for a family-oriented restaurant. Giuseppe's has a new owner a few months ago and I have been VERY happy with the changes. The typical dishes I get are either pasta or pizza and a loaded salad (replacing the mozzarella with shaved Parmesan cheese) - and everything is excellent. They also have some new menu items including a middle-eastern style "gondola" pizza with an egg in the middle and feta cheese. It is very unique and I was very happy with the flavor! This has been my Go-To place for Italian food in the Glendale, Pasadena, and Foothills area for years now - and it has gotten even better with the new owner! read more

Large portions of pasta. Tasty chicken linguine Alfredo. Lemon caper pasta is good. We could get a glass of Chianti, but not to go.

Five stars for everything!!! The workers are actually really nice and very friendly!!! The menu prices are reasonable as well!!!! All the foods are truly delicious and amazing too!!! I definitely will come back over there again in Montrose, California when I get the chance to!!!! Thank you guys so much for everything!!! Love you all so much!!!! :)))* read more

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A little disappointed. I called to place an order. The call dropped so I called again and at least on my end I understood at the end of the call that they were going to get the order rolling it that it should be ready in 30 min or less. To my surprise when I arrived to pick up the order they only had my name but no order. I didn't get a call back from them either as the call supposedly dropped again. I was short on time so I couldn't place an order and wait once there. I don't know if they get many orders over the phone but I'd suggest calling back, especially if the customer called back twice. With that said, I can't say anything about the food since I didn't get to try it. read more

We go there every week for wings happy hour. Again -- EVERY WEEK-- that should be enough for you to know that it's a decent local joint. We love that the staff knows our order before we even sit down! Overall: Service is nice, wings are good, and we like pizza options. It's a family friendly place so it can get loud -- kids gonna be kids :) read more

Bunch of incompetent people with no one in charge. As usual, they messed up my order and this time completely missed it, so I arrived to pick it up only to find out they haven't even started on it. I had to find parking and stand there for 30 minutes waiting for my food. They never give people a discount when they screw up and never want to take accountability. I hope someone better puts them out of business. read more

This place probably has the best garlic wings!!! I get them extra crispy and extra sauce and they r just delicious and crispy and it's coated in this incredible garlic butter sauce that just dripping all over your fingers!!! A few other must haves i get fried zucchini , garlic fries, onion rings, their mozzarella sticks omg!! The pesto bruschetta!!!! Pizza is also amazing and i cant just choose one pizza they are all excellent!! Definitely check this place out if you want some delicious food! read more

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We've lived in the sea for twenty years and are just discovering Giuseppe's. What a waste of 20 years! The pizzas we've ordered (have now been 3 times in as many weeks) are delicious and we love the loaded salad with ranch - it's delicious! It is loud and more of a sports bar, probably why we've missed out on this gem as the environment is not usually our scene, but the staff are friendly and the food is good - this spot has been added to our rotation of local favorites. read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Individual 4 cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

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I ate here three times and got food poisoning every time. The lazy, unprofessional male who verbally abuses his younger female employees in front of customers and yells directly at customers (he has a light mustache) makes it worth not coming back alone. No one wants to support someone or an establishment like that. Their hours can't be trusted: They're closed many times they claim they'll be open. They don't even post open hours on their front door because they're so unreliable with the lazy work staff and other rampant issues at this restaurant: the only one I've ever seen in mt life that has NO hours posted on its door, because they don't even know when they might be open. So you better call ahead to make sure someone showed up to work that day, and go only if you want pizza that will keep you on the toilet 24/7. The last straw was when the worker mentioned above went outdoors and verbally abused someone working on their laptop on a public bench on the sidewalk adjacent to their property. He threatened to call the police (who I then witnessed arrive and leave promptly because the pizzeria doesn't own public benches and a false police report had been filed, about yelling, and who knows what else). At one point, I heard the worker yell at the person on the public bench: "How much do you make??" He was off the rails and all the patrons looked shocked, myself included. Long story short: the person on the bench who was on a Zoom meeting interrupted by some male maniac who works here was contacted by the cops who immediately recognized the false police report by the worker here about yelling (the worker yelled, in front of dozens of witnesses and a lawyer, who gave the bench-sitter her card because she was shocked at the worker's behavior and thought it was an easy lawsuit). The cop laughed and said, "I'm walking away now!" because he has better things to do entertain beta males who are so angry that their only "talent" is slinging soggy, food-poisoned pizza, probably for minimum wage, terrorize workers and public citizens on public property Big Mama's & Papa's pizza, and Sabrina's Napoletana pizza all on the same block, are far superior to this fake Pizza-Hut-quality pizza place with rude staff who make you wait in their loud restaurant for hours, just to get a drink. They make a regular practice of having only two people working on a shift. When one doesn't show up for work (often!) they don't even open. Lazy, rude, disrespectful staff who serve multiple bugs in people's sandwiches. (See the other review with photos of bugs in their freshly served food. No wonder I got sick every time I ate here!) read more

OH EM GEE.. let me tell you !!!! While visiting my mom in the area, we kept smelling this aroma of fresh garlic and alas, it lead us to Giuseppes.. Their Cesar Salad was soooo soooo good. Then my son ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta , which has the perfect amount of spicy creamy sauce!! Then I ordered the build your own pasta , Angel Hair Pasta , Garlic Butter sauce, with Chicken woohooo another winner!! I highly recommend this place , so tasty, so good! Check it out!! read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Cajun Chicken Pasta and build your own pasta, Angel Hair pasta, Garlic Butter Sauce and chicken - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

We finally decided to try this restaurant after passing by it for years, and let me tell you--it was a huge mistake. We went with three families, excited to enjoy a meal together, but from the moment we walked in, everything went downhill. We sat down and waited but no one came to take our order. My husband had to get up and ask someone to help us. After finally placing our order, we had to wait even longer. During this time, one of the younger kids at our table got excited and made a little noise. Suddenly, a group of 'regular customers,' as they proudly called themselves, decided they had the right to cause a scene. They made a huge fuss, creating a HORRIBLE experience for our kids, who had to witness such ugliness. To make matters worse, the staff did absolutely NOTHING to calm these customers down or stop them from behaving like complete imbeciles. Finally, when our food arrived, things went from bad to worse. As we were eating, my husband noticed something moving in his sandwich. Upon closer inspection, we discovered not one but TWO bugs crawling around in it! I was disgusted and wanted to throw up. I immediately took the sandwich to the person who had helped with our order, showed her the bugs, and asked her to take it off our bill as I had completely lost my appetite. Five minutes later, she came back and said that her manager or owner insisted on charging us for the sandwich because the bug wasn't noticed when it was brought out. Seriously? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I told her there was no way I was paying for a sandwich with bugs in it. Just because they didn't see the bug when they brought it out doesn't mean it wasn't there. I even took a video of the bug before handing the sandwich back to her, just to make sure they knew what we were dealing with. And then, to add insult to injury, they offered to make a 'new' sandwich--like I'm supposed to trust that it would actually be a new one and not just the same bug-infested sandwich! This was our first and LAST time going to this place. To all the families out there, consider this a warning: this restaurant discriminates against kids and is NOT sanitary. There are so many other options nearby where you'll be treated with respect, love, and served food that's actually safe to eat. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all costs. read more

I absolutely love this place! The pizzas here are amazing, the Caesar salad is phenomenal and the shrimp scampi is to die for perfect combination of garlic and lemon. The place is super clean and very welcoming. The staff is actually nice and friendly not to mention service is quick and efficient. One of my favorite pizza/shrimp scampi spots to go to!!! read more

Giuseppe's Pizzeria - Large pizza with pink sauce, basil, olives, mushrooms and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Montrose, California

Pizza is the best' NeeYork style and the scrimp scampi OMG amazing you need to try this place.. My first time there and I am so impressed.

KID FRIENDLY environment and good for large groups; not dates, lol. Currently it's takeout only with limited hours, so check the listing times before you head on over. Giuseppe's is known for Pizza and loved by locals ;however, I think their pizza could be better. The pizza dough I find it to be very DENSE and BLAND with too much cornmeal on the bottom crust. Not my fav. Their pizza sauce is heavy on the oregano. I like to add my own as an option. Just a preference. No complaints on the toppings as they seem to use quality ingredients. Instead, what I recommend are the other stuff on the menu : the salads (great cobb salad); pastas (good lasagna or cajun pasta); appetizers (try the meatballs and sausages or wings - very good), and ofcourse beer on tap. I guess if your not too picky about pizza, then get pizza, it's just not that great is my two cents. read more

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