I was curious about this place as I used to go there when it was flippin pizza and I have to say this place really surprised me. Called in for order, and 20 mins later it was ready. Staff was super friendly and food was hot. Yes the place was empty but it's because we need to fill it in. :) Anyway I got the chicken bbq pizza (large) and it was fantastic! Thin crust, crust on the edge was not too big and not too soft, and perfectly cooked. Also got some garlic rolls and someone else they were ok but I thought they were great too! So flavorful and very garlicky! Will I return? For sure!! Sorry no pics, we ate it all too quick read more

I'll start with 3 stars as this is our first time here. I like the setting inside. We were curious though why such a nice looking place was so slow on a Saturday night. Our pizza was decent. Nothing to brag about but not bad. Very thin which we prefer. There was some grease to drip off the pizza, but definitely not much compared to other places. The garlic knots had no flavor. The were not bad, just very little flavor. The mozzarella sticks were completely flavorless as well. They also had a weird taste, seemed like in the breading. The next part was the best part which immediately took me to yelp to read some reviews. After we finished, I walked up to the register to order something else. To the left of the register is their display food. Now I don't know if the pizzas in the display are the ones they take the slices from, but I do know that the mozzarella sticks for display were completely moldy and discolored. If I'm not mistaking, is that not a health hazard? I'm pretty sure the health inspector would have a problem with this, and if the pizzas below are the ones they use for the slices, you'll never see me here again. The cheesecake was good, partially frozen though, lol. The canoli was good, but ridiculously tiny. A lot of signs of laziness and cheapness here but at a bit of a higher price. Overall we may try again, however if I ever see them pull slices of pizza for people only ordering one slice from the pizzas below those cheese sticks, I won't be back. read more

I'd been planning on ordering from them ever since the flyer ended up on my doorknob. So glad I finally did. I ordered a bit late last night but even though they were about to close they took my order and delivered it lightning fast. Super nice lady on the phone. Super nice delivery man. On to the pizza. It's the best New York style pizza I've had around this part of OC. The consistency of the dough was perfect. Thin and delicious and sliced perfectly. Not too big or too small. Easily bendable and easy to fold. Perfect amount of pepperoni and grease. My girlfriend and I are so glad we finally called Marcelino. We will be ordering from them a lot more. If you haven't heard of or tried them, DO IT! read more

My husband and brother in law and I split the blue lady salad and it was delicious; we also shared the margherita and Bianco pizzas. The pizza crusts were perfectly crisp on the outside and just the right amount of chewy inside, thin crust and topped by the best toppings! We all loved it and have also done takeout since then. Consistently high quality and tasty food! read more

My mom wanted to try the pizza here and invite us along and who would say no to that!? I never did visit when it was Flippin', so not sure how that pizza was. Restaurant was clean and comfortable and there's plenty of parking in the shopping plaza. I like how they have samples of the pizza in the case to see what the different options look like. There was also a bar on the left and they were serving beer & wine. Person that took our order helped us quickly and let me know what wines they were serving that night. We ordered a large pepperoni & mushroom and two wines and a fountain drink. The pizza was good, I love thin crust and the mushrooms were delish (they also didn't put too many/too little). Between the three of us, it was just enough. The chardonnay was really good. Total for all was about $50. The pizza was $30 (little high but I know prices are going up everywhere). Looking forward to trying some other food options next time. read more

Marcelino Pizza - Menu board - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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I've gone to Marcelino Pizza several times, with my daughters and gf. Their pizza is great, just the style I love. Their staff is extremely friendly and personable, and the setting is great. Best music playing at all times. It is hard to find a place that everyone loves, but Marcelino is the place! read more

Every Friday we order pizza from here. The customer service is always great and the pizza is always on point.

We intended to dine at Terra Sushi next door but changed my kind last minute to give this place a try. Bad decision! Thankful we did not order a whole pizza. My brother ordered just one slice to try; disappointed! I ordered lasagna thinking it will be a cube cut, 2-3 inches high like we all know what a portion of lasagna should look like Well server brought a plate to me, it was flat on the plate with 3 lasagna pasta!!! I didn't even want to eat it because it was not what I pictured and it should not be served looking like it did. It was $17.99; menu said multiple layers yet my portion was 3 lasagna pasta ; just done! This is how flat it came out on my plate; I took a few bites then slid it off into the to go container. We won't be back here again! I don't know how to reply to the business owner directly so here is the reply: Thank you for your reply but as I've said, we wouldn't be back! I don't need to lie so your comment regarding me taking "half" of my lasagna home is a LIE!!! Like I've said, it was flat looking nothing like a stacked lasagna. My brother paid for the meals so I never knew the price the "special". If it was a full $17.99, my question is my lasagna at 2 inches thick and perhaps 3 inches in length like a normal chunk of lasagna from an actual lasagna pan? What I was served for the "special" was 2 lasagna noodles flattened across the plate which did not looked good for eat! Zero star for presentation. Won't argue with you and I'm glad your "locals" haven't complained It was true the server did inquired twice but o personally did not want to deal with the disappointment of my "lasagna". We didn't want another "flat" lasagna to be made, if offered. As for the salad, chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes and sprinkle cheese wasn't a salad!!! Also I've had better garlic bread elsewhere...sorry I didn't take a pic of me tossing my to go food! I should have listened to my brother and left it all there so that you'll realized I didn't eat more than 4 bites!!! Good luck to your restaurant but again, I have the right to write my review of such things as a flat "lasagna"! read more

Marcelino Pizza - Flattest lasagna I've ever had in my life - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I was spending $1 transactions on their claw game and I was charged $5 every time about 5 to to 6 times. I called the phone number on the machine for the "responsible" company and I got an immediate ignore. read more

First time visiting since the new ownership (after previous Flippin' Pizza) and had a great experience! We ordered wings, salad, pizza slices and calzone, and all were delicious. Also very happy they had Brewery X seltzers on tap! Service was great, owner Marcel is a fun guy to talk to, and ambiance was perfect for watching the football game at the bar. Looking forward to going back! read more

Ordered the pepperoni and BBQ chicken pizza, DELICIOUS!!! The pizza was amazingly good. Pizza was thin and had a nice crunch. The bbq sauce on the pizza was tasty and the chicken was delicious. Pepperoni pizza, was what you'd expect. I'm not sure what the one star reviewers are talking about. I think they're only hating because flippin pizza is gone. Stop hating and enjoy the pizza. Give this place a try, we did, and it didn't disappoint. Also, the beer selection is fine. I had a good hazy ipa and my wife had huckleberry brewery x beer. Done deal read more

Marcelino Pizza - Pepperoni and BBQ CHICKEN. - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Born and raised on the East Coast, I've searched CA for six years to find true NY pizza and have not found anywhere near as delicious as here!!!!! What a treat. I will never eat pizza in CA anywhere else again. We are grateful to have found Marcelino's. As a plus, the owner is incredibly friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this place to all!!! read more

I love this place under the new ownership. The pizza is soooo good and the customer service is top notch. The place is so clean and I can't say enough good things. There's good drinks, desserts and the games are always on. Highly recommend. read more

Marcelino Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

We just moved to Mission Viejo 4 months ago and we already found our favorite restaurant. Their pizza is the absolute best and they also have great beer on tap. Several TVs play all the sports and the service and ambiance is so friendly. They also have gluten free which my son needs. Try it and you won't be disappointed! read more

I used to come here when it was Flippin' Pizza but I must say that the quality of pizza has improved drastically. The manager is always really helpful in assisting me with my order and is very friendly, providing a wonderful atmosphere in the restaurant. As someone who is originally from NYC/NJ, I have always been looking for a true authentic pizza spot in SoCal forever and I'm thrilled that I found a place so close to home! 5 stars! read more

Marcelino Pizza - Chef's Special Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Best Hawaiian pizza and beer combo I have had in a long time. It was crunchy, perfect in every way and paired with modelo was just amazing., check out Marcelino Pizza! My go to spot for pizza in MV! read more

Marcelino Pizza - Pizza and beer - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Was greeted by Marcel, the owner who took our order at the counter. We asked for water to have with the craft beer we ordered while we waited for our large combo pizza. Marcel came by our table and offered us fresh lemon slices for our water that he said he picked from his own tree. He didn't know they were Meyer lemons. He said the tree was there when he moved from AK 3 years ago to his current home in OC. I told him that's what they were when I put a few slices in our cups, because we, too have a dwarf tree in our backyard. Very kind man. My husband ordered another pint and our pizza arrived about 10 minutes after placing our order. The crust was perfectly baked, thin, but not cracker thin. The sauce had bits of fresh garlic and was quite flavorful. The toppings were generous as well. In the 30 years my husband and I have been together, this is the first time he and I ate an entire large pizza (He ate the bulk of it to wash down his 3 .) and enjoyed every bite. The pizza wasn't greasy either. We will definitely be back. Thank you, Marcel. We genuinely enjoyed our dining experience! read more

Marcelino Pizza - Large combo pizza with 1/2 with no mushrooms or onions. - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Delicious NY style pizza! I like that they have pizza by the slice as well. Fun atmosphere and a cool bar area. Everything here is great! Convenient location with easy parking right out front. Excellent service as always! read more

Love the pizza here! It's delicious and really hits that classic pizza vibe. Crispy, flavorful, and satisfying every time. Wish there was one of these locations closer to where I live. read more

Replaced flippin pizza and what a downgrade. The pizza was super thin somehow still soggy. There was not any flavor in the sauce and it was a very bland and terrible experience. To go from my favorite spot to the worst slice of pizza I've had in 2024 is sad. read more

The owner is so sweet!! The food was great as well, and the pizza is huge! I love thin crust pizza so it tasted especially good.

Have never had NY pizza but have had pizza in Italy and this is just as good. Thin crust but not soggy. The dough has air to the crust. Sauce is tasty. The Caesar salad dressing tasted like the real deal. We were hesitant to try it because Flipping pizza was just mediocre but we will definitely be back for more now, thanks read more

We had a birthday here yesterday, the employees were really helpfull and the service was outstanding. The food was so tasty, we recommend this place to every one. read more

The food was excellent, the stuff very nice. Overall great atmosphere, I love the pepperoni knots here. read more

Marcelino Pizza - Chefs Special Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Very disappointed and livid as I am waiting for my pizza , how knowingly the owner just ripped me off . I asked for their large cheese pizza but then changed my mind and asked if I can have half of the pizza with sausage . Charged me for a whole meat lovers instead of telling me I would be charged almost $10 more !!!! Gave me a receipt with no detail and I had to ask why I was charged for the meat lovers .. if I knew I would have had the whole pizza as a meat lover . Never apologized or anything . never will I go back to this place ! Sorry , it's not about the extra fee I was charged it's about making sure your customer is happy when they leave !! Bye bye .. never coming here again !! Oh and I hope he will respond to this 1 star review instead of responding to only 5 star reviews read more

Our first visit since change of ownership from "Flippin' Pizza" to Marcel and we liked the food even better than before, especially their exceptional thin and perfectly baked crust. Service was quick and courteous, and priced reasonably. We will be returning often. . read more

We came here when it was flipping pizza, and the food was so good. Our first time back with the new owner was disappointing. They had zero selection for beer. Was either IPA or IPA. When asked why they were out of all the bottled beer, the owner stated "cuz it's the holidays and they're so expensive". And no juice for my kids. The pizza was cracker thin, which you'd think would make it crispy but it was soggy, limp cracker. Barely any cheese. We love New York style but this was terrible. Garlic knots were hard and no taste. The wings were good but cost $6.50 for 3 freaking wings!!! Needless to say we will not be back. read more

We've ordered from Marcelino Pizza twice in the past month, and both times were excellent! The service is friendly, and I love the pizza. It's NY-style with a thin crust, and I like that it's not too crunchy, like a cracker cutting the roof of my mouth. This allows me to taste the flavors of the toppings more, and it's perfect to me. Please don't change. All the toppings, cheese, and sauce balance perfectly. *I know people have strong and varying opinions on how pizza is "supposed" to be. I'm not an authority, but I'm glad their pizza isn't drenched in oil and overwhelmed with garlic. Thank you! read more

Unbelievable flavor! Every time I know I'm going to Marcelino Pizza for dinner, I get genuinely excited. The food is absolutely delicious, packed with flavor, and always hits the spot. The portions are generous, and the quality is consistently top-notch. I honestly can't recommend this place enough! And most importantly, their customer service is always outstanding. read more

I honestly don't understand some of the reviews here at all because this place has become one of my favorite pizza places over the past few months! I ordered a large pepperoni pizza today and the crust was thin and crispy but still had a nice chew to it. I love how big the slices are and perfect for folding, just how a New York slice should be. If you're craving delicious, classic pizza, Marcelino is the place to go! Also they have an excellent selection of beer you should try!! read more

This place is truly crappy since it replaced Flippin. Their ingridients and sauce are not good, the cheese tastes like it's been lowered in quality. They used to have great craft beers, now it's just bud lights and lousy usuals. The decor is tacky, it's seriously is crazy how it went downhill so fast. I don't see it lasting long. The employees are nice, but it seems as though the new owner is a corner cutter. I want my money back. read more

2 of the worst pizzas I've had. The margherita pizza was awful awful. It was oily and had no flavor. No basil with chopped up tomatoes. The supreme pizza was oily and salty. The dough is store bought and frozen. Nothing is fresh. Frozen DiGiorno pizza is 5 times better than this. Super disappointing experience. To the store owner - please get fresh ingredients and put in an effort. read more

I love the white pizza. Bummer ....if you order online you will have an option of adding spinach for an extra charge of $1.50. When I picked it up. I was told they never have spinach as a topping read more

I discovered Marcelino Pizza while trying to find a good New York style pizza and came upon this place. There is a difference in New York style pizza. The dough is chewier and at Marcelino a fresh taste. Their salad dressing is homemade as well as everything else they serve which also appealed to me. They give large portions and their prices are reasonable and they also have very good specials. I would HIGHLY recommend Marcelino Pizza to anyone looking for a good pizza and Italian restaurant. The owner Marcel is very friendly and accommodating and comes by to make sure you are happy with everything. So glad I discovered this place. read more

Marcelino's Pizza has easily become one of my favorite pizza parlors. I love a good thin pizza and this place has really nailed it! Our usual order is a double pepperoni pizza and a chicken bbq pizza. Their Cesar salad is always fresh and crunchy. Not to mention, their garlic knots are to die for. They do not hold back on the garlic and we LOVE it. This place is a must! read more

Being a native New Yorker, can I take on pizza and how good or bad it tastes is very different from the average Californian. I definitely agree that Flippin pizza was a cut above anything I've tasted here, with the exception of Mobtown Pizza (which used to be in Aliso Viejo and had the BEST and really only Sicilian slices). Flippin had GREAT cheese calzones and AMAZING white and Sicilian (often referred to as Grandma's Pizza). With that said, I stopped by Marcelino in order two white slices, and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. I was disappointed that they didn't offer Sicilian by the piece, but only to order for an entire pie. They also didn't have too many different choices when I arrived (there were three). I was also a little disappointed that they got rid of the digital soda machine, because I really enjoyed my barks cream soda flavors. Overall, Marcelino is good pizza. read more

Marcelino Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

The best food around! I've tried nearly everything on the menu and have loved it all. I started coming to this place over a year ago for lunch and have never felt the need to go anywhere else. Marcelino is the best! He's always very personable and accommodating as well as everyone on his team. This place has a chill vibe and I always have a good time. Definitely check this place out! read more

I love this spot. The pizza is great! Not to mention they serve yummy salads and great beer on tap. Delicious. read more

Marcelino Pizza - Pizza, Cesar salad, and beer - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

One of the best new York pizza I have had great service pizza is thin and will tell my friends read more

Marcelino Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

This is our favorite pizza shop! Originally a Flippin Pizza, the new change has made the food better! It's my daughter's favorite pizza and we visit x2 a week. This past week, they catered my daughter's party, and the food was a hit. Thanks Marcel for your help setting this up. Keep doing what you're doing! read more