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    Guantonio's

    4.6 (302 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    The Classic and the Lucca.
    Mark B.

    The establishment opens at 5:00. MAKE RESERVATIONS! It's a fairly small place that gets crowded. We arrived and were seated. Then we were politely asked if we would move to another seat. We obliged, but that was a service mistake I guess. Because once we were moved, every single table in the entire restaurant ends up getting some form of food on their table before the appetizer we ordered, fried potatoes, was brought to our table. I was literally looking for our waitress to complain as our food was coming out the door. As for the potatoes, my wife and I both thought they were average, and not worth the steep price...for fried potatoes. Now for the pizzas. Both my wife and I were happy with the pizzas. Both were tasty and cooked with the wood fired method I love. I was not the biggest fan of the crust, I'm a crust snob, and while the texture of this crust was great, the flavor was lacking. Again, overall, pretty good, despite the early slow service. But if I'm driving for pizza, I'm heading to Pizza Norcia.

    Skins & Ins (Sicilian Style)
    David A.

    Guantonio's is one of those classic local spots that people in Lodi genuinely love, and after eating 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.

    A view of the selection of wine offering and beers or a bottle.
    Rob I.

    I recently checked out Guantonio's for dinner, and overall it was a solid experience... landing at a 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.

    Pepperoni Nick's Way & added sausage
    Joanna S.

    Guantanios... so yummy, seriously. But let's talk about the communal seating inside..not my vibe. And their hours? Limited. Very limited. But hey, I guess making it so exclusive is a genius marketing move... keeps us craving it even more. Nice one, guys. Come for the food, but here's a PSA: you MUST get your own Twisted Sundae. Do not share. Trust me, your taste buds will thank me later. You're welcome.

    Kim R.

    I could have sworn I wrote this review already but it's not here and it needs to be! My son just moved to the area. We came to visit him to celebrate his birthday earlier this month. He wanted Italian/pizza for his birthday dinner. We looked up a couple places and decided to come here. We got a side of olives (my husband loves them), a margarita pizza, wings and a salad plus a caramel sundae for dessert. All of the food was great! The crust on the pizza was superb. My husband is picky when it comes to pizza and he said this is up there with the top pizza he's ever had. We enjoyed the wings and salad. The sundae was phenomenal. WOW. The ice cream was so creamy and the caramel was scrumptious. The only bummer was the wait time. They quoted us 30-45 minutes but we didn't get seated until an hour and a half later. Despite that, we will return when we're in town again. Next time we will get there earlier.

    Delicious swirl of vanilla and salted caramel ice cream with loads of caramel topping and whipped cream
    KristieD H.

    Had a random Thursday night out in Lodi with great company. We ordered wings and the mushroom pizza and paired it with a sparkling red wine. Our waitstaff was exemplary and we appreciated their attentiveness. For dessert we had a sundae and shared the cannoli. Space is limited, so we shared a table . There's room outside in their patio but I didn't notice if they have heating outside. Our mushroom pizza was delicious. The variety of mushrooms was outstanding and their pizza dough/crust has that beautiful crunch on the outside while staying soft through the middle. I'm usually a red sauce gal but this cheese and mushroom pizza had so much flavor. Not one bit of it was dry. The wings were average but tasty. Our sundaes were delightful but the cannoli was okay. The pizza though... that's a Five Star experience. I can't wait to go back.

    Classic - Nick's Way
    M. S.

    We really enjoyed the pizza at Guantonios. The pizza was perfect and fresh. A combination of soft and crisp. 10/10 pizza. We drove 70 miles to try the pizza and it was worth every mile. The dessert was absolutely delicious. We can't wait to come back and try more pizzas.

    Caprese salad
    Karyn H.

    Finally tried after many drive by's over the years. Made Resy for 8pm inside. They were busy and said short wait. No issue as it gave us a chance to get the vibe check the wines and beers out. Both inside and outside was packed. Maybe 10 or so minutes of waiting then seated. Kylee was our server. She was great. Only one tap beer so we chose a couple beers from a pretty robust can assortment in an accessible cooler. And we also had a Pinot Noir. Pizza was hard to choose but being 3 of us we got two pizzas and shared a salad which was plenty for three. The pizzas were a ten on a scale of ten. Hot fresh cooked perfect fab red sauces and so Tasty! Loved the Burrata. Pepperoni and honey had a nice soft spicy taste. The salad was good however not the traditional capresa. Can't wait to come back and try the mushroom pizza which looks fab. What a cool place combined with great customer service. Winner winner!

    Madeline T.

    Yum! Highly recommend making a reservation, tables fill up quickly and it was incredibly hot inside. Pizzas were delicious!

    Falco pizza
    Meng Y.

    It was a Saturday night around 530pm and me and my friend were heading to the Plain White T's concert in Lodi and decided to eat in Lodi before the concert. Me and my friend tried to go Pietro's Trattoria first but it was too busy till 8pm so we googled other places and stumbled upon this great pizza place! This is a farm to fork restaurant. There were fresh flowers at the tables that added a cute touch to modern clean vibe. They have outdoor patio seating also. There weren't any regular seats on a Saturday evening but luckily there were 2 seats at the counter right in front of the kitchen where we could watch the staff making the dishes and cooking the pizzas in the wood fire stove. We ordered the capri salad which has lettuce with salami, olives, banana peppers, cheese, and tomatoes and the falco pizza which has sausage, tomato, breadcrumbs, chili, basil, red onion, and fresh mozzarella. We added mushrooms to the pizza for an extra charge. The salad became a bit too sour for me at the end so I had to pick out all the banana peppers but it was a very refreshing salad and we still finished it. It could use a bit less banana peppers. The pizza came out hot. The crust of the pizza was soft and chewy and all the ingredients went well together. I'm glad we added the mushrooms to the pizza. Overall, the food was delicious, fresh, and uses seasonal local ingredients.

    Burrata pizza
    Cristen M.

    Always delicious love the staff! Always so nice and helpful. Remember it may take awhile to get a table, but it is soooooo worth it!!

    Nicks style pepperoni  and another pork based pizza
    Harpreet S.

    Such an adorable family owned restaurant right in the heart of Lodi. Just come prepared that they do not take any reservations, for any party size, and the weight is typically around about one hour for most tables. I have come twice on different days of the week and it's about pretty standard to wait. They do have options to purchase bottles of wine and enjoy outside or take home. They are most famously known for their pizza, pies and soft, serve ice cream, which comes in vanilla and salted caramel. We tried the salted caramel flavor, which was so delicious, but you have to eat quick because it is really soft and almost close to runny. They offer cannolis, but only if you're lucky you'll get one. They were already done for the day when we arrived. This time I tried the pepperoni pizza, Nick style, which comes with hot honey. It was absolutely delicious and I definitely ate more than I should have. Because this restaurant is so busy, I do find that the service is sometimes a little bit lacking. The table that came after us seems to be getting more fast, faster, service, and I believe our waitress may have forgot about our drinks. Additionally, when we asked for red peppers with our food, which we did not receive. The table next to us also wanted to ask for red peppers, but nobody came around until they were done. So since seeing your waiter won't be very often during your visit, I do recommend being prepared every time you would do have them come to your table. The hours of this place are also limited, so probably a good idea to check before you show up. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and are OK waiting

    Ice cream on the patio!

    I had a great experience dining at Guantonios with my 7 year old son. I was impressed from the moment I called to make a reservation and the friendly staff member explained the seating options. When we arrived, the waitress knew my son wanted to sit next to me on the bench so she rearranged the table for us. She told us about the special for the evening and recommended items from the menu. The corn pizza and the potato appetizer were both delicious. We sat outside on the patio, which was really nice despite it being hot outside, plenty of shade. The wait staff was so kind to my son, and he enjoyed chatting with them. Amazing staff, excellent food, we'll be back!

    Soft serve - swirl of salted caramel and vanilla

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    The pizza sauce is literally one of a kind. Appetizers and ice cream also very good (salted caramel was so delicious)

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    Great customer service . Food was incredible. Real authentic spot . Highly recommend. Does get packed .

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    There's a lot of pizza places in Lodi. But this is the best pizza place in Lodi. Great wines available too.

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    Amazing pizza and appetizers. The sauces on side are very good as well. Great spot for a romantic date or family outing

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    BEST food in Lodi. Try the side dishes as well as the pizza!! Excellent farm to table vegetables.

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    Love the outdoor patio! We went on a Friday night and had burgers and skins & ins, so good!! Our waitress was excellent and attentive.

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    Guantonio's is now on Resy accepting reservations http://resy.com/link?venue_id=97482

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    This is NOT true. They are NOT dog friendly despite having a patio. I came here 5/14/26 with a friend visiting out of town and my two little corgis and right away saw a sign on the patio gate that says No Pets inside or in the Patio area. I even… 

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