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. read more

Guantonio's - Skins & Ins (Sicilian Style) - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

Got a recommendation from a local winery and this place did not disappoint! Amazing food, friendly staff, cool vibe! Wish we lived closer but when visiting Lodi we will definitely be back. Come early and I recommend sitting at the bar because you get to see all the action in the kitchen. read more

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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. read more

Guantonio's - Falco pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

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This place is fantastic. This is me and my mother's second time coming to Guantonio's and it never fails to amaze us. We arrived at the restaurant at 4:30ish (they don't open until 5) and people were already lined up outside. They have very limited seating especially inside. As the doors opened everyone was very respectful and waited their turn to enter. We got a table for two inside and our waitress greeted us and put in our wine order. We were then given the opportunity to taste the wine and allotted more time to think about our order. We ended up getting the hummus, Hana's Greens and meatballs to start. Everything was fantastic, in our opinion the hummus is a must order (5 Stars) just be careful not to burn your fingers on the hot fresh bread. This was the first time we ordered Hana's Acre Greens and we were pleasantly surprised. The salad is very simple only featuring greens, some Parmesan and a dressing but wow is it delicious. It's a perfect accompaniment to everything on the menu, will definitely order it again (5 stars!!). We also ordered the meatballs which are unfortunately not pictured and they were very good as well. We were a bit concerned because the meatballs were slightly pink inside but neither of us got sick so I'm sure we were just being paranoid. I would rate the meatballs (3.5 stars), they are good but you aren't missing out on too much. We also got a pizza, this time it was the mortadella which I have been itching to try! I was mostly full by the time it arrive but still decided to try it. The pizza was crispy and fresh, the mix of cheese mortadella and pistachio was a fantastic combo and I highly recommend it. Lastly we got the vanilla salted caramel swirl soft serve to end the night and no regrets. It is genuinely one of the best ice cream/sundaes I have ever had and I would go back just for that!! I also want to emphasize the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Everyone working there is extremely helpful and makes sure that all parties are taken care of. Our waitress gave us great recommendations and made sure that all of our food was enjoyed. The interior is also very cute, and even if you don't manage to snag an inside table they have heating lamps outside to make sure you are comfortable. Overall if you are in the Lodi area and don't mind waiting for a table, Guantonios is a MUST visit!! Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is definitely one of my favorite pizzas and it shows because there's wait times of up to 30 minutes sometimes but nevertheless worth the wait! read more

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 read more

Guantonio's - Nicks style pepperoni and another pork based pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

The wait time can be long if you get there during peak dinner time. My group ordered a pizza for 3 with a few appetizers and it was enough for us. The potatoes were my absolute favorite. They were crunchy but not over the top. read more

Guantonio's - Potato skins & ins - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

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Service was very quick & luckily we got seated right away! Both pizzas were amazing & cooked well. read more

Guantonio's - Mushroom Pizza on top & Pepperoni Pizza "Nick's way" on bottom - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

Just go! Salad, Wings, Pizza, Ice cream, absolutely everything we ordered was so good. The pizza dough is just perfect in flavor, wings so crispy and yummy, salad was the perfect combination. Can't wait to come back and try the burgers!! read more

Guantonio's - Kitchen/ counter seating view - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

Food is absolutely delicious and the use of local fresh ingredients takes it to the next level!

We showed up around 5pm on a Saturday and were met with a long line of people checking in--clearly a popular spot. We put our name down and ended up waiting just under two hours to be seated, so be prepared if you come during peak time (they don't take reservations). Once we were seated, everything we ordered was solid. We started with the Skins & Ins, cauliflower, and gnocchi. The potatoes were super crispy and well-seasoned--basically perfect bar-style bites. The cauliflower was really flavorful, and the gnocchi was impressively light and packed with flavor. For mains, we went with the Amatriciana and the Mushroom pizza. The tomato sauce on the Amatriciana was bright and fresh-tasting, and the mushroom pizza had a great variety of mushrooms. Crust was nice, though the pizzas had a bit of flop to them, so folding was the way to go. We wrapped it all up with the salted caramel sundae, which was next level. It had layers and this almond rocca-like topping that added an awesome crunch--one of the more memorable desserts I've had in a while. Even as we left, the line outside was still long. Despite the wait, this place is worth checking out if you're into good pizza, small plates, and a solid wine and beer list. Just bring your patience! read more

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Always a delight! I always keep coming back for fresh seasonal salads and pizza toppings. With Asparagus in season - tried asparagus and fresh mozzarella Cherries are seasonal - lentils, farro and some fresh cherry salad - yes please!! Meatballs - always a hit! That sauce is just so subtle and delicious! Service always warm and friendly. Ambiance - locals frill and frock! read more

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Tried this place on a date night and the service was great and staff were very friendly. We got the potato skin appetizer and then a shared pizza finished off with cannolis for dessert. For me the food was good and very fairly priced, there is both inside and outside seating and inside you can even watch them cook your pizza on the brick oven. Definitely a great place to come for an evening date and oven fired pizza read more

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From Italy to North Beach; this is the BEST pizza I have EVER had. The food is undoubtedly the best and freshest around. We have driven close to an hour twice in the last two weeks, since discovering this gem. The hype is 100% validated!! read more

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Non pizza were great. Pizza was good. We ordered The hummus not picture, it was delightful. Sour dough freshly baked and tasty smooth hummus. Very good. The wings were slightly spicy with the Calabrian chili. Wings are slightly small but they give you plenty. I think they just use non gmo chicken. Tasty nonetheless recommended. You dont see Calabrian chili wings on menu's. The tomatoes watermelon salad was great. Huge slices of both with topped with a sort of chutney with red pickled onions and mints. Refreshing, what a combination. The pasta was tasty and a bit salty granted it was topped with burrata cheese. casarecce pasta was small enough to eat with a spoon. Appetizers potion it was. Now the pizzas. Mushrooms pizza my wife ordered was OK in her opinion. I didn't try it. The ciao pepe pizza was unusual to say the least. I've never had such a thing. Heavy on the black pepper along with char of the pizza made it have a unique taste. Unfortunately im not a fan. As far as refreshments i didn't see a beverage section on menu so I just ordered a coke. They serve bottled coca cola only I assume. That's what I keep being served. Service was good it was very busy with tables or 6,7 8..outdoors.. ambiance was fine small speaker of what I think was Italian music playing outside. I enjoyed everything up till my choice of pizza. $142 not including tip. They use Square payment if that matters to you. read more

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After my wife and my second visit to Guantonio's, we're both resolute that this is one of the best meals we've had in the 209. At bare minimum, the best pizza. The pasta dish we shared followed by the soft serve sundae is hard to beat as well, however. The pasta was full of flavor and the pancetta was a fantastic compliment. You can tell they make the pasta on site. The pizza we chose was the mortadella pizza and it reminded us both of the famous Bianco pistachio pizza. We'll definitely continue coming to Guantonio's. read more

Ordered 4 Pizza's, they were all soggy and doughy in the middle. They tasted gross, like soaking the middle of the pizza in water.They need to figure out their crust and how to cook it. The cheese they use is very oily. There Ingredients are average quality. Seating is very limited, mostly all outside. And cannot recommend this place. read more

Loved this little "hole in the wall"! Spent a fun night with laughter and great food with a friend. It was very busy on Friday night but worth the wait. The service was incredible! Can't wait to go back. read more

When ever I'm asked "Do you want to go out to dinner?" my answer is "Of course." The next question is "Where?" to which I give a side eye like "You know where." I absolutely love this place. Everything is fresh, seasonal and local. I HATE mushrooms, but, if allowed, I will eat the entire dish of their mushroom dip by myself. Their homemade sour dough used for their pizza crust and flatbread are to die for. My husband and I usually share desserts, but here, we get our own. I could go on and on about everything I've had here, but then I'd lose you. You've GOT to try Guantonio's. **ADVICE** They open at 5 and if you want to get in on the first round of seating, you need to be in line by 4:15/4:30. read more

Great staff, delicious pizza, good vibe pretty good selection of beer, and soft serve to finish off a great meal.

What a pleasant surprise this weekend...my daughter and her BF have been talking up this place and so when I was down for the weekend we decided to give it a try. Be forewarned this place gets busy! I would suggest doing what my daughter's BF did and get here at 5p when they open and get your name on the wait list. It's a small place with out door seating a la well...service was outstanding and loved the vibe and ambiance. Food was amazing! Started off with the persimmon and burata salad amazing! Then went into some hot wings amazing! Then had our pizzas which were also amazing! I loved everything about this hidden gem and I know you would as well. This is a must stop in Lodi! read more

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Every single thing, total control, food, service , ambience! Just wonderful . Yes you do need to arrive there early before they open. When a food business is this great, there is a waiting line before they open. It's worth it!!! read more

Amazing spot for food with impeccable service! Such pride in their venue and hospitality. Family traditions are meant to be shared. Natalie was a delight and the outdoor patio was cozy! We loved our appetizers, pizzas, and desserts! We will absolutely be back, read more

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Very cute corner pizza joint; you can see the Brick oven where they cook their pizzas. This is my 2nd time here. We had 4 pizza 2 were pepperoni but one had spicy honey. One pizza had mushrooms, and the other one I don't remember lol. But for appetizers, we ordered hummus meatballs and two different salads. One of them was some sort of brussels sprout salad and that was my favorite. They don't have "ranch" instead they have something called pizza dipping sauce. I remember this from last year as well. I hope one day they'll make their own ranch from scratch for the sake of traditional ranch with pizza people. We waited for about 1 hour 15minutes on a Thursday night for 8 people. Food comes out fast. For dessert we had the ice cream and cannoli. read more

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Best pizza in town. Love the mushroom pizza and all the appetizers too. We order it as takeout because the restaurant is always packed.

Perfectly wood fired pizza. I arrived around 5:30pm on a Saturday and didn't get seated until 7pm! So go right when they open! I ordered the Amatriciana pizza (smoked pork belly, red onion, red sauce, garlic, pecorino). The crust is so paper thin, yet it folds and holds the sauce perfectly. The pork belly and red sauce were fantastic. The dough has the perfect amount of moisture. Every bite of Guantonio's pizza was marvelous. 100% recommended! read more

Guantonio's - Amatriciana pizza - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

Had a fantastic experience at Guantonio's Pizza. The pizzas were absolutely delicious--authentic flavors that genuinely reminded me of Italy. The quality, taste, and overall experience really stood out. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! read more

Love it... it's our usual date nite spot, everything is great, family owned, made from local fresh ingredients. Not processed or microwaved food Yes it gets busy, we go right when they open at 5 or about the top of the hour when tables are gonna turn over. read more

The service and atmosphere of Guantonio's is great. I love sitting outside when there is good weather. The food is delicious and flavorful! read more

Guantonio's - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

Lodi is such an underrated city when it comes to foodie spots. So far after checking a spot out here I think "wait, more people need to know about this!" Huge fan of the pizza crust here. Pillow-soft and hearty with a satisfying slight chew to it. Pleasantly surprised on the wildly sharp taste of the cheeses on the Brooklyn pizza. Classic pizza is a bit oily but is still tasty. Soft serve vanilla ice cream is refreshingly silky-smooth in terms of texture and taste; nice treat to have after a pizza feast. Filling of noni's cannoli is perfectly whipped and tastes just like cheesecake. Much appreciated that the cannoli shell is actually crunchy (no sad and stale cannoli here!). Super friendly staff. Whole place has chill cafe-ish vibes. Just other patrons relaxing and chit chatting with some pizza. Tiny parking lot but ample neighborhood street parking. No problems getting a table on a weeknight (take note of the limited business hours btw), but I can imagine this place having a wait for one on Saturdays. read more

Guantonio's - Classic & Brooklyn pizzas - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

Really, really good. Lodi isn't known for much, but I hope it becomes known for this spot. The food? Delicious. Girlfriend and I split a couple plates. We got a seasonal salad with oranges, very fresh, depth to the flavor, nice texture. We also got the roasted cabbage plate, another really nice dish. It was warm, homey, and was in a nice curry style oil. Both plates were flavorful, fresh, just everything you'd like. Now, what you came for. Yeah the pizza is really quite good. Of course their classic can only be so good, but good nonetheless. Their specialty pizzas though are really where they stand out. Again, all fresh and just full of so much flavor. We got the Porchetta pizza and man they just really nailed it. I have notoriously lamented the lack of good pizza in the valley, but Guantonio's puts itself on the map for good reason. All the staff were courteous, caring, and hard working. I never caught the waitresses' names but they were all very engaging. If you're in Sacramento, definitely worth a run out for a date night. Yeah the sundae is worth it. read more

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Always a delight to dine here. This was extra special as we had friends from out of town join us that had heard about it but never been. We started with the charred Brussels Sprout and Apple Chicory salads. Both were scrumptious. Our pizzas were equally delicious. The topper was the soft serve sundae with "the works"as Scott is a soft serve fanatic. What's not to like? Service was great and all were friendly. read more

Amazing fresh options and interesting pizzas. There are so many great things in the menu to try. Their fresh non-pizza selection is equally great. Wood fired options and fresh seasonal produce draw me away from the pizzas But make no mistake: you MUST get a pizza. They have staples like pepperoni-- perfectly executed. They also have unique elevated, crafted, unique options. Broccolini + pancetta is maybe my new carte pizza of all time. The dough is crispy yet chewy, so even the crust is an experience. They somehow get the middle so thin, so it's a topping focused extravaganza. Service is wonderful and friendly. Price is reasonable. It's a bit loud inside, but there's a nice outdoor seating option read more

Guantonio's - Pizza Near Me - Lodi, California

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Always amazing customer service and absolutely delicious food!!! All pizzas are scrumptious! Salads are so fresh and beyond yummy!! Then there's the out of this world sundaes!! Vanilla and caramel soft serve with salted caramel throughout!! Our granddaughters loved them to say the least! Need I say more?! Look at their faces lol read more

The food, service and ambience were impeccable as per the usual. Pizza and oxtails are definitely their specialty!