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I have to get my Mineo's fix when I'm in Pittsburgh! Their pizza is the best; I I've it and crave it when I'm in Austin. Last night my brother and I, along with a friend, made my obligatory visit. It wasn't hard to convince them to go for a pizza; they're also fans of the place. (They are both locals.) We ordered a small pizza with half pepperoni and half onions. Unfortunately, after waiting the typical 20 minutes, they got the order wrong. Instead of onions, they added mushrooms. My brother went up to the counter to report the topping error. They were so amenable to making things right, they agreed to add the onions. In addition, they offered him two complimentary Orange Crush sodas. The pizza was great as usual, and we all enjoyed the experience. For the first time, they started accepting credit cards, with a 15% fee. (I had already taken out some cash to pay for the pizza, since they previously had a cash-only policy. Now it's more convenient.) It's not a fancy place, but they have both counter and booth seating.
This place has gone to shit go in there over 50 years. Ordered a well done pizza. How could they give this to a customer? They did not move it in the oven. The top was fine but look at the bottom. Completely burnt. they no longer take pride in their product.
1/3/25 Ate List: Slice of Pepperoni - Score 5.8 Slice of Cheese - Score 5.7 Aware this is a "Pittsburgh institution" when it comes to pizza. I will respect that and the opinion of those that feel that way. But it's not "worth any hype" for me. The "institution" itself I love - cash only, can order by the Slice, nice old-school ambiance. The pizza itself though is pretty middle of the road. Very crispy on the crust, good cheese, oil accumulating circle pepperoni, and a specific red sauce that felt below average. I respect the place. But if we were to say Pittsburgh has amazing pizza, this should not be mentioned.
I think getting a whole pie is the move here. We grabbed a few slices and they were quite bad -- the crust tasted old or like it was lacking a standard ingredient -- not at all enjoyable. We also got a few half-baked pies to go and those cooked up great. If we come back we will get a whole pie vs. slices.
Crust all homemade and good. A little crunchy . Cheese is amazing. We ordered the John's special and two half baked pepperoni to go back to Cincinnati Great bar and service but we didn't drink alcohol
It's a well known Pittsburgh pizza classic. Maybe the most well known place in Pittsburgh by some estimates. It's natural I had to give it a try at some point. I decided to order a regular cheese calzone (small size) and a chocolate dipped cannoli. To be honest, I was pretty underwhelmed. There really wasn't anything all that special about this place. The calzone size was decent, but sauce didn't have a ton of flavor. Cheese was also pretty standard but they included a fair amount of it (mozzarella or provolone and ricotta, both good). But, as you can see in the photo, the outside was dusted in a ton of flour. It didn't seem fully cooked. It felt like a calzone with some sort of weird topping. Not the best. The cannoli was pretty good. It was a good size, although price wasn't very cheap, it wasn't expensive either. The inside of the cannoli was great. I'm pretty sure they make these in house, which is nice for sure. All in all, just a standard pizza shop. Not the best calzone experience. Way too much flour dusting. Cannoli was solid.
It has been so long since I've been to or eaten Mineo's. We went on a Saturday night around 7 and to my surprise it was fairly empty. Also to my surprise, street parking was easy as we got a spot right out front. We ordered the plain pizza and pepperoni. Everything came out pretty quickly. The pizza is SO good! The cheese is just absolutely amazing tasting. I only gave 4 stars instead of 5 for the cleanliness but its really exactly what you expect a pizza shop to look like. My daughter and her friends had a great time hanging out. Its a good spot for kids. I would love to not make it another 10 years until I stop back in!
We finally decided to try this pizza joint that everyone & their sister has been recommending since we announced we were moving here 2 years ago. It wasn't the best pizza we've had here (this would be more a 3 1/2 star review, if possible!), but it was pretty good. WAY too much cheese on the white pizza, but it was flavorful. We added roasted peppers & tomatoes (really odd - we couldn't find the actual charge for these add-ons on the menu). We stopped in - on the bar side (there appears to be 3 separate areas in which to dine - one resembles seats at a McDonalds, another is more general dining room, & then there's the busier bar area) - and decided the lack of ambiance & any of our preferred beer choices meant we'd get our pizza to go. The 1st bartender to come over acted like we had 3 heads when we asked for a beer list. She pointed to a chalk board w/ the draft list & then said, "Just tell me a name (of a beer), & I'll tell u if we have it in bottle." Not playing that game - & deciding this wasn't the place to get a glass of wine (no names on a short "wine types" list), we opted for a summer spritzer special drink. The elderflower & citrus mix was quite refreshing. The 2nd server/bartender to take our order was quite pleasant - thank goodness. All in all, it was a decent experience. Not sure we'd go back, though.
This was our first time at Mineo's. As everyone told us, this place is a gem. We had two pizzas, a 16" cheese and a 12" pepperoni and sausage. When they add in-house made Italian sausage, we learned it bakes a little longer. Both pies were really good. The sauce is a bit sweet (which we like) and both are loaded with high-quality cheese. The pepperoni and sausage were incredible. Tiny bit of spice in the pep and slight sweetness to the sausage. The crust was perfect on the cheese pizza. Yet, the crust on the pep/sausage pizza was a bit "moist" just before you get to the end crust. It was distracting and made the pie seem undercooked, yet it was obviously properly baked. Folks warned us to let them set for a minute to save from burning our mouths. So true. We didn't and we did. Plenty of seating; two big rooms. The place got hopping around 6P. Parking is always dependent on timing, yet we had no problem (public lot just across the street...cross corner-ish). Friendly service. Quick turnaround. Highly recommend.
Stop 16 of pizza passport and first time here. A lot of hype prior but can't say anything wowed me. Standard counter service. The crust was decent but a little soggy when lifted. Cheese and sauce fine but thin layer of it. There's lots of standout pizzas around that I was exposed to make it a priority to come back
Mineos is nostalgic to me. Both of my parents grew up in Squirrel Hill. My grandparents lived right up the road. It was a standard growing up to head to Mineos to get a pie. We decided to sit on the OG side for old times sake. Boy, those booths have welcomed me for decades. The pizza is always delicious. Super loaded with cheese (my favorite) and always ready for a big cheese pull. The sauce is savory. The crust is thin so when it's locked and loaded it might be a little floppy but I think it adds to the charm. Also, sometimes I get out a fork and knife (sacrelig I know) just so I don't miss a single piece of cheese. I will say, which ever side you order your pie from - ie the original booth side or the bar side- is where you will sit. So plan on ordering where you decide to plop down. Wash it all down with a @turnerspgh lemonade and call it a #GOUDapproved day.
I had really high hopes for this pizza. I've had people tell me about this place since I've moved to Pittsburgh years ago. My mother sent me an article saying that this pizza place was one of the best in Pittsburgh. Finally I decided to give it a try. to my utter disappointment, as many other Pittsburgh places have done in the past, this Pizza was not good. The crust was cooked to perfection but flavorless. No salt, no sugar, just cardboard. Toppings are under the cheese, but there's WAY too much cheese. The layer of cheese is thicker than the crust and was also flavorless. Not even salty. Felt like I bit into a block of melted mozerella. There's not nearly enough sauce, but with the layer of cheese being an inch thick, the crust would crack under the pressure. It was a grease pool. Unfortunately I'd rather go to dominoes
Have tried the Squirrel Hill location but this is the first time at Allison Park. First very happy with the pizza. The crust was excellent and cheese coverage was perfect. Check out the picture. We had pepperoni and mushrooms, not a huge fan of canned prefer fresh, but the slices were sumptuous. We also got a salad and was very pleased with ingredients. Good lettuce not ice berg, red onions, black olives and peppers. Great salad.
Expansive Pittsburgh pizza dynasty with the maximum cheese allowed for proper pizza proportions. I love Mineo's. Big member of their fan club. We drive out from Monroeville just to grab their pies. Located in Squirrel Hill, parking can be a bit of a challenge, but there is a pay-to-park lot across the street tucked behind the businesses. Also, with old school class, Mineo's is cash only. They do have an ATM right in the store - in case you forgot. Dynasty loading - as they now have 4 shops including one directly in the Pittsburgh Airport (check their updated box logos with an airplane flying around!) All day. All year. Always- I would think to give Mineo's five stars, but this order was disappointing. The crust was over floured and lifeless, the cheese was missing the signature flavor pack of herbs, and the toppings were very clumped together under the cheese... but even these nitpicks- this place is a must go to! We ordered three large (and yes, that's a large large) pizzas - mushroom, extra cheese, and pepperoni. They are renowned for their thick layer of cheese with the toppings buried beneath. And this time, all of the pieces were well cut - which is rare. Service was quick. They know how to move through the takeout orders and even if they don't, pull up a seat and enjoy the theater of pizza making that you can witness in the expansive dining area. read more
14 days ago
I've been going for years this is the first time no medium or large just a small the size of a dinner plate for $27. I won't be going back. Talk about price gouging read more
1 year ago
I have to get my Mineo's fix when I'm in Pittsburgh! Their pizza is the best; I I've it and crave it when I'm in Austin. Last night my brother and I, along with a friend, made my obligatory visit. It wasn't hard to convince them to go for a pizza; they're also fans of the place. (They are both locals.) We ordered a small pizza with half pepperoni and half onions. Unfortunately, after waiting the typical 20 minutes, they got the order wrong. Instead of onions, they added mushrooms. My brother went up to the counter to report the topping error. They were so amenable to making things right, they agreed to add the onions. In addition, they offered him two complimentary Orange Crush sodas. The pizza was great as usual, and we all enjoyed the experience. For the first time, they started accepting credit cards, with a 15% fee. (I had already taken out some cash to pay for the pizza, since they previously had a cash-only policy. Now it's more convenient.) It's not a fancy place, but they have both counter and booth seating. read more
4 months ago
This place has gone to shit go in there over 50 years. Ordered a well done pizza. How could they give this to a customer? They did not move it in the oven. The top was fine but look at the bottom. Completely burnt. they no longer take pride in their product. read more
9 months ago
1/3/25 Ate List: Slice of Pepperoni - Score 5.8 Slice of Cheese - Score 5.7 Aware this is a "Pittsburgh institution" when it comes to pizza. I will respect that and the opinion of those that feel that way. But it's not "worth any hype" for me. The "institution" itself I love - cash only, can order by the Slice, nice old-school ambiance. The pizza itself though is pretty middle of the road. Very crispy on the crust, good cheese, oil accumulating circle pepperoni, and a specific red sauce that felt below average. I respect the place. But if we were to say Pittsburgh has amazing pizza, this should not be mentioned. read more
I think getting a whole pie is the move here. We grabbed a few slices and they were quite bad -- the crust tasted old or like it was lacking a standard ingredient -- not at all enjoyable. We also got a few half-baked pies to go and those cooked up great. If we come back we will get a whole pie vs. slices. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Crust all homemade and good. A little crunchy . Cheese is amazing. We ordered the John's special and two half baked pepperoni to go back to Cincinnati Great bar and service but we didn't drink alcohol read more
2 years ago
It's a well known Pittsburgh pizza classic. Maybe the most well known place in Pittsburgh by some estimates. It's natural I had to give it a try at some point. I decided to order a regular cheese calzone (small size) and a chocolate dipped cannoli. To be honest, I was pretty underwhelmed. There really wasn't anything all that special about this place. The calzone size was decent, but sauce didn't have a ton of flavor. Cheese was also pretty standard but they included a fair amount of it (mozzarella or provolone and ricotta, both good). But, as you can see in the photo, the outside was dusted in a ton of flour. It didn't seem fully cooked. It felt like a calzone with some sort of weird topping. Not the best. The cannoli was pretty good. It was a good size, although price wasn't very cheap, it wasn't expensive either. The inside of the cannoli was great. I'm pretty sure they make these in house, which is nice for sure. All in all, just a standard pizza shop. Not the best calzone experience. Way too much flour dusting. Cannoli was solid. read more
It has been so long since I've been to or eaten Mineo's. We went on a Saturday night around 7 and to my surprise it was fairly empty. Also to my surprise, street parking was easy as we got a spot right out front. We ordered the plain pizza and pepperoni. Everything came out pretty quickly. The pizza is SO good! The cheese is just absolutely amazing tasting. I only gave 4 stars instead of 5 for the cleanliness but its really exactly what you expect a pizza shop to look like. My daughter and her friends had a great time hanging out. Its a good spot for kids. I would love to not make it another 10 years until I stop back in! read more
We finally decided to try this pizza joint that everyone & their sister has been recommending since we announced we were moving here 2 years ago. It wasn't the best pizza we've had here (this would be more a 3 1/2 star review, if possible!), but it was pretty good. WAY too much cheese on the white pizza, but it was flavorful. We added roasted peppers & tomatoes (really odd - we couldn't find the actual charge for these add-ons on the menu). We stopped in - on the bar side (there appears to be 3 separate areas in which to dine - one resembles seats at a McDonalds, another is more general dining room, & then there's the busier bar area) - and decided the lack of ambiance & any of our preferred beer choices meant we'd get our pizza to go. The 1st bartender to come over acted like we had 3 heads when we asked for a beer list. She pointed to a chalk board w/ the draft list & then said, "Just tell me a name (of a beer), & I'll tell u if we have it in bottle." Not playing that game - & deciding this wasn't the place to get a glass of wine (no names on a short "wine types" list), we opted for a summer spritzer special drink. The elderflower & citrus mix was quite refreshing. The 2nd server/bartender to take our order was quite pleasant - thank goodness. All in all, it was a decent experience. Not sure we'd go back, though. read more
3 years ago
This was our first time at Mineo's. As everyone told us, this place is a gem. We had two pizzas, a 16" cheese and a 12" pepperoni and sausage. When they add in-house made Italian sausage, we learned it bakes a little longer. Both pies were really good. The sauce is a bit sweet (which we like) and both are loaded with high-quality cheese. The pepperoni and sausage were incredible. Tiny bit of spice in the pep and slight sweetness to the sausage. The crust was perfect on the cheese pizza. Yet, the crust on the pep/sausage pizza was a bit "moist" just before you get to the end crust. It was distracting and made the pie seem undercooked, yet it was obviously properly baked. Folks warned us to let them set for a minute to save from burning our mouths. So true. We didn't and we did. Plenty of seating; two big rooms. The place got hopping around 6P. Parking is always dependent on timing, yet we had no problem (public lot just across the street...cross corner-ish). Friendly service. Quick turnaround. Highly recommend. read more
Stop 16 of pizza passport and first time here. A lot of hype prior but can't say anything wowed me. Standard counter service. The crust was decent but a little soggy when lifted. Cheese and sauce fine but thin layer of it. There's lots of standout pizzas around that I was exposed to make it a priority to come back read more
Mineos is nostalgic to me. Both of my parents grew up in Squirrel Hill. My grandparents lived right up the road. It was a standard growing up to head to Mineos to get a pie. We decided to sit on the OG side for old times sake. Boy, those booths have welcomed me for decades. The pizza is always delicious. Super loaded with cheese (my favorite) and always ready for a big cheese pull. The sauce is savory. The crust is thin so when it's locked and loaded it might be a little floppy but I think it adds to the charm. Also, sometimes I get out a fork and knife (sacrelig I know) just so I don't miss a single piece of cheese. I will say, which ever side you order your pie from - ie the original booth side or the bar side- is where you will sit. So plan on ordering where you decide to plop down. Wash it all down with a @turnerspgh lemonade and call it a #GOUDapproved day. read more
2 years ago
I had really high hopes for this pizza. I've had people tell me about this place since I've moved to Pittsburgh years ago. My mother sent me an article saying that this pizza place was one of the best in Pittsburgh. Finally I decided to give it a try. to my utter disappointment, as many other Pittsburgh places have done in the past, this Pizza was not good. The crust was cooked to perfection but flavorless. No salt, no sugar, just cardboard. Toppings are under the cheese, but there's WAY too much cheese. The layer of cheese is thicker than the crust and was also flavorless. Not even salty. Felt like I bit into a block of melted mozerella. There's not nearly enough sauce, but with the layer of cheese being an inch thick, the crust would crack under the pressure. It was a grease pool. Unfortunately I'd rather go to dominoes read more
4 years ago
Have tried the Squirrel Hill location but this is the first time at Allison Park. First very happy with the pizza. The crust was excellent and cheese coverage was perfect. Check out the picture. We had pepperoni and mushrooms, not a huge fan of canned prefer fresh, but the slices were sumptuous. We also got a salad and was very pleased with ingredients. Good lettuce not ice berg, red onions, black olives and peppers. Great salad. read more
I went on a trip to Pittsburgh to find the absolute best pizza in the area. I tried 15+ places in the area that I was told were the best, but in the end Mineo's reigned supreme as my .#1. The cheese, the sauce, the crust... all superb. read more
2 years ago
Johnny's special and a regular tradition pizza. Crust was crisp. Sauce was good and the cheese was really good. Solid is pizza I will be back. read more
10 months ago
10 months ago
Back in the area and of course - had to stop at Mineo's Pizza House for some really great Pizza! Saturday night in July and the place was busy at the bar area - so we went down to the area where they serve slices and order pick and sat down to enjoy a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheese and a couple of Yuengling draft beers. The owner actually brought our beers to us! Needless to say - the pizza was delish! We barely brought leftovers home! This place is a classic and worth the drive out of the city to get some great pizza! read more
4 years ago
Pizza soup, anyone? First time visit from longtime Yinzers. Our pizza was mistakenly delivered to the large party next to us who ate it without protest. An hour+ after ordering a small cheese pie, it was brought to our table. It was an undercooked bowl of cardboard with cheese and sauce 'soup'. Impossible to eat by picking it up, with silverware, and by folding. In the end, we tore up the crust to scoop little piles of cheese and sauce from our plates and ate about half of it. Good thing we ordered a hoagie so we didn't leave hungry. Great bread, decent amount of toppings, and the reason for the review stars. read more
2 years ago
Quality slices of pizza that satisfy late night cravings on a Friday night! We stopped in after a movie at around 10 pm with a large group and ordered a few individual slices and it definitely hit the spot for us all! Pizza came out hot and cheesy with good flavor. Only complaint was that they told us it would take 25 mins if we ordered the Sicilian slice or if we wanted sausage as a topping (both of which were things a couple of us originally ordered). We changed our orders so that we could get our pizza quicker, but it honestly still took 25 mins to get our food. Overall, I recommend this place for pizza and other Italian classics! Worth a visit when in the squirrel hill area :) read more
2 years ago
Needing a pizza fix ? Go to where it all started Mineo's Murray Avenue. The pizza is away delicious and never disappointing. The cheese blend is so good it's addictive. The homemade sauce is tart but complements the cheese. We go late night when it's not crowded. We always get a seat and good fast service. Highly recommend !!! This pizza can fix any pizza late night craving. read more
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Has to be one of my favorite pizza places in Pittsburgh so far. The crust was so tasty on its own and has a good chew to it. Pizza crust is hardly my favorite part of pizza but I think this one took the spotlight. The pizza sauce doesn't slack either though. It is sweet and savory. We love the Johns special, as all the toppings are flavorful and go well together. The onions and peppers had that nice fresh complement. How dare I say though that there was too much cheese for our liking. The cheese was falling of the slice and the toppings were going everywhere. But otherwise, we loved the pizza! read more
1 year ago
The most interesting part about mineo's is the application of toppings underneath the cheese. I think it is a great idea. The pizza was good overall but it was just average. I think the crust was a bit light and the overall flop was a bit much. Still a good piece of pizza just not worth a 4 or 5 stars in my book. read more
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