Finally found the best lahmacun in the area at this cute, cozy spot in Redwood City. It's prepared and served the authentic way: with lemon, parsley, and thinly sliced onions (not piled with lettuce or random salad ingredients). The dough was perfectly crispy, and the topping-to-crust ratio was just right. Their pide and ayran were also absolutely delicious. Friendly service, great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

Mateo Pizza - Lahmacun - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Had the lahmacun and plain cheese pizza. Lahmacun was 5/5 and for $8-9 it is definitely worth getting if you try this place. The cheese pizza wasn't doing it for me. Lacking a good crust and flavor in the sauce. but I'll be trying another type when I have a chance. read more

Mateo Pizza - Lahmacun - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Mateo's Pizza is in a great location in San Mateo, in a well-lit area and open late--perfect for a night out or a late bite. The pizza is absolutely delicious! I especially loved the pesto chicken pizza with Turkish pastrami, arugula, and pears--the flavors all worked amazingly well together. The pistachio dessert was flavorful but subtle, and the caramel tres leches dessert was very tasty. The owners clearly take pride in this place--the staff is welcoming, and the restaurant is clean. We highly recommend Mateo's Pizza! read more

The small pepperoni pizza was perfect just before a Costco run. Not bad for two people at least. Small space that was friendly, even offered us some Turkish tea as we left. Definitely want to come back when in the area. read more

I was looking for a quick bite late night and ordered a Lahmacun. Elias greeted me very warmly and explained the menu. The Lahmacun (which the menu describes as a kind of flatbread)was well seasoned and a little spicy - they suggested eating it rolled up. I regret not bringing home a pizza and look forward to trying more menu items. The hospitality was quite memorable, I'll definitely be back. read more

Loved the lahmacun at Mateo Pizza. It came out fresh, thin, crispy around the edges, and full of flavor. I'll definitely come back for it again. read more

Excellent service here and made us feel at home. Server suggested the popular pizza of ottoman and bergamo. Waited about 10-15 minutes for a medium pizza. While we were waiting, the server offered us Turkish tea. Came out very hot for the cool night. Pizza was freshly baked and had a very crispy and thin crust. Flavorful pizza. The bergamo was my favorite. The balsamic glaze gave it a nice sweetness to contrast the savory Turkish pastrami. The Stracclatella topped it off with a cheesy gooey texture. Offered us baklava for being first time customers. Perfect treat to end with as it was not too sweet. It had strong nuttiness and layered crisps. This spots opens late and has lots of regulars come in during the hour we stayed. Love the relationship the store maintains. Limited indoor and outdoor seating. Street parking in front of store. read more

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Amazing Turkish pizzas! The lamacun was just so light and crispy! We also got a Turkish flatbread with pepperoni which was also delicious! I'd highly recommend this place. The people working there are also super nice! read more

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Where to find NY-Style Pizza with Turkish Twist in the Bay Area! .. and the best part: it's open late! @mateopizza__ is open until 2am everyday for those late night cravings. They also use halal meats and really put love and joy into the food they make. Here for the pizza, but don't skip the desserts! Service is super friendly and it's a small space but can definitely do a grab and go read more

Mateo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

We are having pizza here for the first time. The pizza is hand made and delicious. If your visiting San Francisco give it a try. read more

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Came to Mateo Pizza and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It looks like they mostly do to-go, but if you choose to eat in like us, there are a few tables set up so you can. We ordered 2 large pizzas all half and half such that we could maximize trying flavors. I personally liked the truffle mushroom pizza and the Turkish pastrami pizza best! Moreover, the pizza was tender and the cheese pull was strong! The owner was super kind too. As we wound down our meal, he also offered us Turkish tea which helped to cut the greasiness and also gave us a small plate of Turkish delights which allowed us a sweet bite to wrap up our meal. Now that's what I call service! Needless to say, my friends and I have now been recommending Mateo Pizza to our other friends too. I also want to come back to try the more traditional pide! read more

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We Turks are very fond of Turkish flat bread (lahmacun). I've tried it at many places, but this is the first time I've had one in America that tastes this authentic. The dough was incredibly thin and crispy, and the filling was full of flavor. I can honestly say it was outstanding. At the same time, the service and hospitality were truly top-notch. I definitely recommend it. read more

Mateo Pizza - Turkish Flat bread - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

The pizza was absolutely delicious, some of the best crust I've ever had - very fluffy! Nice indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside, it was beautiful out. Service was excellent, the owner is very nice. Definitely recommend coming by! read more

Mateo Pizza - BBQ Chicken Delight (L) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Came to Mateo Pizza after a long flight and pre-ordered a very tasty Beef Flatbread. I have tried Mateo Pizza at gatherings with friends and really enjoyed it so thought I would give it a try myself and order one of their specialty items. The flat bread was hot, ready, and very tasty. The beef was seasoned very nicely & the cheese was the perfect amount. I'm impressed by the overall quality & flavor. It's nice to have a really solid local pizza option with delicious Turkish flavors. Service was also really nice and kind! read more

I'm writing this 0-star review as a loyal customer who used to order here often and even left a 5-star review just a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, the management showed the worst customer service I have ever experienced. I placed my order through DoorDash like always. Later, I received a call from the restaurant claiming I had already picked up my order, even though I clearly hadn't. When I denied it, the person on the phone (Elias) called me a liar, said they had it on camera, and then hung up on me. I was shocked, so I drove there myself to clear things up. When I confronted Elias in person and told him it was me who placed the order, he finally admitted he would make it. But at that point I was so angry, insulted, and disappointed that I refused to take the food and walked out. I have never seen such unprofessional, disrespectful behavior from a restaurant. After this experience, I will never order from here again. read more

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Nice people, but mediocre pizza that is far too expensive for the quality - Taste was not impressive and the dough needs work. Sorry, but this would be a pass in the future. read more

I walked away feeling quite negative about my experience. First of all, the prices of these pizzas are wild. But, I like to support local and the reviews were quite encouraging. I place my order for the Cappadocia pizza. They bring the pizza out to me, we open the box, and it's just a pepperoni pizza. I ask "where's the rest of it?" They take it back inside, throw a couple arugula leaves on it and *whole* pepperoncinis...not even sliced. They handed it to me and I looked at it stunned, but decided "this isn't worth fighting about at this point." See photo attached. The crust was very average, nothing special. For those prices and these reviews, I would expect much better. Won't be going back. read more

Mateo Pizza - Cappadocia Pizza (S) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Absolutely blown away with the quality of the Mediterranean flat bread (5/5 stars), it was thin, crispy, flavorful! We also got the ottoman pizza (2/5 stars) which was of a similar quality to a chain pizza (like Dominos and Papa John's). It had a thick, doughy, and bland crust, tons of cheese, and not much sauce. We'll be back again to try other flatbreads, but we'll be passing on the pizza, I think. Servers were kind and attentive, the space is tiny but new and clean. read more

Mateo Pizza - Ottoman Pizza (M) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I love the food here. Authentic Turkish food made with passion and love. Would recommend. Very nice people. read more

Mateo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Went straight here from the AirPort after arriving @2130. They're open till 0130 A.M. We ordered 1/2 and 1/2 Hawaiian and Pepperoni+Arugula large pizza, chocolate pudding and 12-pc wings. Everything was amazing! Pizza melts and the crust was just right, the wings are delicious and flavourful, the chocolate pudding is triple layer (cake+vanilla+chocolate) and not too sweet! The place is petite, with tables inside and outside - there was actually more people ordering to-go despite the late hour. This place is definitely a hidden little gem! read more

Ordered three different small pizzas for a family dinner. Had high expectations given the reviews online. Disappointed that time suggested for pick up was not accurate as the pizza was no longer hot when we arrived at the suggested time. Also, my vegetarian pizza came with very few vegetables. Not worth the high prices. read more

Place has gone downhill real bad. You're better off going to seniores that's halal meat and better quality. Absolutely disgusting place now read more

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Great New York style pizza with a Turkish twist from a charming family owned spot in San Mateo. We got a large pizza, half Ottoman and half Meat n' Veggie Combo. Very nice folks running this place. They gave us complimentary tea with our meal which was nice. Not a lot of seats in case you plan on coming with a group. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would come back again. read more

Mateo Pizza - Large pizza with half Ottoman (left) and half Meat n' Veggie Conbo (right) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Really hate everyone calling their restaurants "New York" style pizza. This isn't even remotely close to New York style. I'm a chef, but not a pizza expert, been to ny 4-5 times, tried making ny style myself in my crappy apartment and gotten closer than this restaurant. Is it good pizza? Yes, definitely, but it's generic California pizza not thin crispy crust. The only places I've found on the peninsula for somewhat accurate New York style pizza is Speederia, and Giovannis NY pizza in sunnyvale. There are probably more, haven't spent enough time in SF/East Bay. read more

I tried the Bergamo pizza. This came with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, Turkish Pastrami, stracciatella cheese, balsamic glaze, and arugula. This is made with fresh cheese and the combination of flavors was really good. The dough could use a bit more flavor. I would have loved a pop of flavor in the crust but overall, the pizza seemed very unique. It had some arugula too and a little bit of balsamic glaze. It seems they have a good variety of sauces. It is made to order and they have a variety of pizzas that offer delicious Turkish flavors. The service was nice. I would definitely want to try their other flatbreads and the Ottoman pizza as that one seems quite popular. Great addition to the area! read more

The service was great, very friendly and fast. We felt really welcome. The lahmacun was delicious, crispy and full of flavor. Definitely one of the best I've had. They also added desserts to the menu. We were too full to eat them there since we ate way too much, so we got one to go. They looked amazing and I can't wait to try it later. Great place overall with tasty food, nice people and a cozy vibe. read more

Mateo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Amazing customer service. Super nice staff and the pizza is fresh. They are also open late so it is super convenient if you are hungry at night. read more

AMAZING!!! So so so good! Meat is seasoned so well! All halal, great variety!! Crust is amazing and light. Owners are so nice and generous! Small little shop but clean and easy to find parking. Food was great, will definitely come again! read more

I called up. I got the owner on the phone.. He was very nice.. He was kind enough to actually deliver it to me!! Hands down. This is one of the best Pizza I have had in years!! Fresh crust and dough, delicious flavor... I will definitely continue to order their pizzas..Thanks Adam HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

After hearing a lot about Mateo Pizza, I finally had a chance to try it myself. The staff were very friendly. They have a large pizza selections to choose from. We ordered a pizza half a kind and other half is a different kind and it was delicious. We tried their famous Turkish pizza called lahmacun. It was a big piece and delicious. Definitely a must try item. Oh don't forget to try their house special dessert! It is to die for! read more

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My first meal for 2025! No regrets! I have been wanting to try this Pizza place for months now and finally decided to make it my first meal this year. I ordered the Four Cheese Symphony. Every bite is just amazing. read more

Mateo Pizza - Four Cheese Symphony (S) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

If you're looking for a can't-miss, open-late food spot, Mateo Pizza is in a league of its own. This place isn't just good pizza--it's a lifeline for San Mateo after dark. read more

I went today and omg the pizza was made fresh and the crust was so crispy and crunchy. Sounded like real asmr. The service was also amazing everyone there was very patient and kind. The place overall was very cute and decorated nice. Also i tried their dessert wow it was bomb don't remember the name but this is the spot. read more

Mateo Pizza - Chicken Pesto Delight (M) Classic Pepperoni (M) - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

We just had Ottoman and Bergamon both were AMAZING! Thanks for providing these wonderful halal pizzas!

Went back again, quality still there. Keep up the good dough & hospitality. I look forward go back with my crew soon. Next in my mind is pizza read more

Mateo Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

Wow, what an amazing spot. Not only was the food amazing, but the vibe was extremely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a hawaiian and ottoman pizza and they were top notch. Crunchy crust with premium ingredients, everything was perfect. I saw the table next to us full of regulars eating an amazing looking flat bread. I asked what it was... not only did they tell me it was lahmacun, but they insisted I eat of large piece from their plate. The owner gave me a fresh plate of tomatoes and onions and chili's and taught me how to eat it. If you like lamb, this is THE dish to get. Simply amazing and nothing like I've ever had. My family including 6 year old twins loved everything. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Good halal pizzeria with reasonable prices. The pizza is a bit greasy, so I can't give it 5 stars, but we used to order delivery and pickup here very often. There isn't much seating inside, but it's quite cozy. The staff is polite and friendly. read more

This is the second time ordering out from this after hour neighborhood pizza place. We had the large Veggie Supreme pizza and loved the crispy thin crust and alot of real mozzarella cheese. We substituted their sweet cherry tomatoes for the red bell peppers kept the rest the same. We added our own fresh oregano leaves on top, it added a bit of pizazz. Ilyas gave me a homemade dessert to try as his mother made it called Spoonful. It is a brownie base, vanilla pudding middle and topped with chocolate pudding. We licked our plates... soooo smooth and flavorful! Definitely ask for it as it's not on the menu yet. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcomed & appreciated. Even taped a plastic bag on top of pizza for plates, napkins and condiments - a nice added touch. My mother and I highly recommend. Thankyou for a wonderful experience! read more

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Best pizza in the area! Delicious light crispy crust and unbelievable topping options. We also had the wings and a salad and both phenomenal. We'll be back for sure! read more

I ordered a take out months ago when they first opened, but I would say the best experience I had with them was when I decided to do a sit down there with my best friend. My best friend raved about their lahmacun and how it was her go-to order whenever she wanted something affordable, healthy, filling, and delicious! And trust me when I say, she was 100% right! The dough is made with high quality Italian flour and the toppings were all fresh cut parsley, tomatoes, onions, etc.! It was so fresh, flavorful, and I didn't feel bloated or guilty after eating it! The owner Ilyas was super welcoming and catering to us and made us feel so special as we dined in their cute little shop. That have a huge menu, but I don't know how I can stay away from the lahmacun. I hope to try more items and bring more friends and family to this spot! Also side note, did you see how late they are open until? 1:30am every night makes this the best late night grub place! Definitely going to be a regular! read more

Mateo Pizza - Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza) is a MUST TRY. And for less than $10 each is a steal! fresh, delicious, and filling! - Pizza Near Me - San Mateo, California

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