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    Iolis' Pizzeria

    4.2 (183 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Julia V.

    Ioli's is our go-to spot for pizza in the valley--my boyfriend always mentions it first when the craving hits! The Thai chicken pizza is unbeatable. Even when I'm not in the mood for pizza, their Alfredo (no chicken for me) is always a satisfying option. The portions are generous, the food is consistently great, and it's never too busy. A solid local gem!

    Olive sausage pizza, lacking in toppings
    Guillermo K.

    Where's the toppings? Medium pizza with 3 little pieces of sausage on each slice. You couldn't even cover the pizza with olives? Really? So so, this place used to be really good.

    Stacy T.

    I love the pizza from this place. The dough is always cooked just right, and the flavors are bold without being overpowering. Each slice is packed with flavor, making it hard to stop at just one. This is definitely a must-visit spot for pizza lovers

    Calzone
    Jenifer S.

    HUGE & great pizza!! Iolis' Pizzeria has been one of my family's favorite spot to eat in the past decade. Overall, they have consistently offered great service, and been very friendly. The pizza is my favorite part. The crunch to the crust is just perfect, and is topped off with rich tomato sauce and delicious toppings. They offer a variety of pizza combinations, and other items on their menu. On this occasion, my family came out to eat dinner, and I decided to order a calzone. The only reason I am rating it a 4/5, is because I found out that there was too much tomato sauce in my calzone compared to other filling ratio. I found just a few pepperonis along with other veggies inside my calzone. Perhaps maybe next time, I will skip the calzone, and go straight to ordering a big slice of their traditional pepperoni pizza, or Hawaiian. You could never go wrong with those two options. They also offer seating inside and outside, which is great if you want to have a sit down meal. The environment is definitely on the casual side, and can sometimes get loud, as you may find other families dining there as well.

    Margherita pizza
    Jasmine T.

    Their pizza is delicious!! We were staying at Carmel valley ranch and this was so convenient and SO good. We went here twice and got the margherita pizza. Their sizes are larger than other pizza spots I've been to which is another plus!

    Leo and Arian were great..Great price! Good pizza. Love this lunch. Listening to Luke Bryan, too!

    Leo and Arian are wonderful.. Good pizza..Can't find this value very many places. Luke Bryan playing ! Love this place. Good friends.

    This is the whole pie before I devoured it.
    George B.

    It's been a while since we have been here being from Modesto. The Pizza is perfectly done and NOT greasy. The people who work there are very nice and friendly. We will make it a go to. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality and Pizza. It's a small place but very friendly.

    Garlic cheese bread
    Izzy O.

    Delicious pizza! Love the thin crust, the atmosphere, literally a hidden gem in the beautiful Carmel area. We got the pepperoni thin crust pizza with jalapeños and it was amazing. The sauce is robust, flavorful with a hint of spice which I love. Will be back!

    BBQ chicken
    Rolando G.

    The BBQ pizza, fresh out of the oven, is quite delicious. A great tip to be ultra healthy, order yourself a greek salad too and you won't eat as much pizza :P

    Tacos on Wednesdays?  Seems like a missed opportunity here...
    Heath S.

    This is THE pizza joint of Carmel Valley as we saw a multitude of folks swinging by to grab their pie. It sits in the Safeway shopping center near the laundromat. Great place to kill some time while doing a load! There is a Tv on inside with the game playing if you want to have your beer at the bar while you're waiting for food During COVID you can't eat inside but there was ample outdoor seating on walkway amidst flowers. The crew inside was quite friendly and helpful in making our selection. Here's our review of the food: Iced tea - 8/10 Very light on the tea flavor but has a nice tropical flavor. Free refills means I will be taking a few of these down! Bruschetta - 10/10 Beautiful light crunch on the bread with a LOAD of garlic amongst the tomatoes. It had the best balance of olive oil, salt, tomato and Parmesan over the fresh bread. So tasty!!! New York New York Pizza - 8/10 Thin crust with a sweet tomato heavy pizza sauce. There was a great variety of meats with different flavor profiles that made each bite unique. I prefer a bit more zest to my sauce and the cheese could have been more memorable but this was a tasty pie no doubt. All said and done, don't hesitate to grab a pizza from here as it represents Carmel Valley well. Good ingredients, great ambiance, and a menu to please all makes this a great stop. I think I have to come back on Fridto see what that French Dip is all about!

    Spaghetti
    Tiffany C.

    Great for kids. We got a gigantic pizza and spaghetti with meatballs and the kids ate it up. We ate it up too but such a win to be able to just eat. Super delicious.

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    Food here is definitely frozen. If you like low quality, expensive food this is your place.

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    This place is insanely good and quick. And a slices were huge and piping hot we will definitely be coming back

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    The pizza and Mediterranean salad is delicious, the service is great and the ambiance is always nice.

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    I love this spot! Best pizza place in the valley for sure. I love how they are open fairly late.

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