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    Melo's Pizza & Pasta

    3.6 (966 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

    Order Melo's Pizza & Pasta Takeout or Delivery

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    MELO'S PIZZA & PASTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Spicy Vodka Rigatoni
    Jasa M.

    it's been about two years since i've been to this location and they have improved so much! i remember not really caring for their food, but this time around it was so much better. i ended up getting the spicy vodka rigatoni and it taste just like the walnut creek location. my husband ended up getting the chicken parm with alfredo sauce... he loved the chicken but said the alfredo was a little bland. other than that everyone else enjoyed their food and the service was great :)

    Pepperoni, Sausage, Olive, Mushroom, and Garlic Pizza
    Noel L.

    Melos Pizza is an institution in Pleasant Hill, California, and Contra Costa County. I've eaten at this restaurant for over 50 years and they've always been consistently solid in the quality and taste of their pizza. When I'm traveling through the area visiting and we're in the mood for Pizza this is a must stop as their pizza is as good as Pizza I've had in Italy. My wife loves the raviolis that are cooked very tender with a nice creamy red sauce on them . Their salads have always been solid, offering fresh crisp lettuce with tomatoes, croutons, carrot with house made salad dressing. Having eaten here for so long I can tell you that they use only the best ingredients. Many of the ingredients are from Italy and don't contain the chemicals that are approved here in the United States in things like their flour. Overall, in the category of pizza, I would give Melo's an easy five stars .

    Spicy vodka rigatoni
    Rae Lynn Z.

    Melos I Pleasant Hill has been around for more years then I know, but the food has always been consistently good. The garlic cheese bread is a must. I had the spicy vodka rigatoni, my friends has the lasagna and the square pizza with fig and bacon jam. The place is spacious and being able to watch the pizza throwing is fun. We throughly enjoyed all the options.

    The Luca
    Catherine M.

    Went on a Saturday night around 8. No wait to be seated. Staff was friendly. Ordered a Caesar salad and the Luca square pizza to share. Food was great, I always come here for the pizza! One pizza and a salad is always enough to make me and my boyfriend full but not hate ourselves. lol.

    BBQ Chicken on a GF Crust
    Keith D.

    It was my first time here. Really great pizza ! Loved the look of the place and it smelled good walking in! Great service!

    Fettucia con Pollo
    Robert C.

    Been a bit since we've eaten at this location. Place was busy but not packed. Received a quick and friendly greeting by our server. Started with the very good buratta bruschetta and a Caesar salad. Ordered the Melo's combo pizza, and fettuccine con pollo and mushroom ravioli. The pasta sauces were really tasty and great for bread dipping. Only con was the pastas took a good ten minutes after our pizza to arrive. Pizza is always good with a couple slices for leftovers. We'll be back!

    Menu
    Léya S.

    Excellent service, spectacular pizza, I love the atmosphere, it's so pleasant! The waiter was very efficient and always attentive!

    SM #5 West Coast Combo
    Ken B.

    As I remembered, this is my favorite pizza. I grew up on Melo's in the old building with the vines. Grabbed a medium west coast combo and was not disappointed.

    Individual Green Salad
    Kaitlyn M.

    After being a frequent customer to the Walnut Creek Melos, my sister and I were curious what the Pleasant Hill location had in store for us. Looking at photos and reviews they seemed quite different although they were the same company, so we had to give it a try. We came during a weekday happy hour and had a great time. For being the same restaurant the menu was vastly different than the WC location, both the full and happy hour menu. Most notably, our favorite fried spaghetti squares are not on this menu. For such a fantastic and unique option, I was shocked to see them missing. I also did not see the vegan Caesar salad dressing option, which is a huge draw for us both at the other location as vegetarians, so it was deeply missed. I did see eggplant Parmesan, which I didn't get to try, but I am a huge fan of, so I'll be back to try that at a later date. We got a garden salad with ranch dressing which was what you would expect. Not bad, but nothing special, although the chilled plate was a nice addition. The garlic bread was good, albeit a little crispy for me. The happy hour deals of being able to buy an entire bottle of wine discounted was a great option for us as we could pour for ourselves. This was also helpful as our waiter seemed to be always too busy for us although it wasn't very busy. We also got the garlic fries which were great- can never go wrong with those. The Alfredo was very bland, but would be appealing to a kid or picky eater. Lastly we ordered two flatbreads from the happy hour menu, one veggie one, and the meatball one once my boyfriend arrived. Those were the highlight of the meal. Overall I think I'd be back to try their full size pizza's, it's nice that this location is closer to me, and the happy hour deals can be slightly better depending on what you decide to order. For overall dining experience and menu choices, Walnut Creek is the better option, but this is still a great casual place to visit.

    Square pies
    Carina C.

    My mother and I were in the mood for some delicious pizza and what better place than Melos. I ordered The Luca and I have to say it was exceptionally good and flavorful. The atmosphere was perfect and service was great.Definitely will be back to try BURRATA MARGHERITA

    Square pizza
    Jonathan O.

    If you grew up in the east bay this place has a nostalgic pull to it. I grew up loving Melos pizza and now with new menu items that are amazing, such as the square pies this place has the vibe and comfort of old with the new feel of keeping up with the times. The service was amazing and the food hit the spot. This is must try if you nit from the area and a rotational spot if you are.

    Pasta Carbonara - takeout
    Marlon T.

    We tried Melo's Pizza & Pasta, but ordered takeout for a special occasion. We like the food, but I think it might've been better if we had eaten in as opposed to takeout. It was highly recommended from some friends, and you could tell that it is a local favorite by the packed crowd. We ordered the pasta, carbonara, pasta with clams and red sauce, and some chicken wings to go. The carbonara pasta was good, it had peas, which I'm not used to having that dish. Overall, the taste was good, but they use pancetta as opposed to guanciale, which isn't the authentic way to prepare it. With clams and red sauce was good as well, but once again I think it would be better if we ate it in person. The chicken wings they were tasty, but a little soggy probably because they sweated on the ride home. Overall, I cannot speak for the service, but the ambience was very nice. I can't wait to actually visit again and try the food in house to try one of their infamous pizzas. Check them out, they must be good if they've expanded to other locations.

    We live around the area and have a lot of years being their customers, but the employees they have been serving customers lately , with all the respect , they aren't the best servers and they don't not give great service. We usually have big family groups , and they apply their own tip to the bill, and don't get treated like we should. And like me who is a person of business, we always have to give the preference to the customer. They should have their best attitude with everyone and not just with people of their preference. The food is great , not great service....

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    Excellent food, large portions and great service. Would definitely come back, highly recommend.

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    Its all good from the personable service to the quality of the pizza and the pasta!! My kids love it too!

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    Great pizza, always consistent, it's just really good pizza loved by an out of towner / repeat customer. Service is always very nice.

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    Best Experience I've Ever Had at a Restaurant…read more Today is one of the most important days of my life--I got married. I chose to celebrate this special moment with my wife and my daughter at Melo's in Walnut Creek, and I will never forget how they treated us. From the moment we walked in, the staff went above and beyond. The service was not just professional--it was genuinely kind, warm, and full of heart. They made us feel like family. What truly touched me is that they refused to charge us for our meal. In a world where everything is business, this level of generosity and humanity is rare. It wasn't just about the food (which was amazing, by the way), it was about the way they made us feel on a day that means everything to me. To the entire team at Melo's: thank you for making our wedding day even more special. You didn't just serve us food--you gave us a memory we will carry for the rest of our lives. If you're thinking about where to eat in Walnut Creek, don't think twice. This place is not just a restaurant--it's a place with heart.

    For family friendly Italian food, Melo's Italian Table is such a great spot :)…read more It can get a little cramped when it's busy, but honestly that kind of adds to the lively family dinner energy. The atmosphere feels warm, fun, and full of people having a really good meal together. Everything we've had has been absolutely delicious! My go to is always the lasagna!! Rich, comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you want Italian comfort food to taste like. My daughter absolutely loves the pizza... and honestly, so do I lol! The crust, the cheese, the flavors... so good!! :P This is the kind of place where the table gets quiet for a few minutes because everyone's too busy happily eating. Sauce on the plates, pizza crumbs everywhere, happy kid energy, and zero regrets ordering extra food. Nomnomnomnomnomnomnomnomnom!!!!

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