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

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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

Mineo's Pizza House - Paying $27 for a pizza the size of a dinner plate is crazy I will not be going back. What happen to the medium and large ?? - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I came in for lunch one day and got the buffalo pizza. The staff was immediately very kind and helpful and made for great, friendly conversation. The food however I found to be alright. The crust was crunchier than I would have liked and I could have used more of the buffalo, but overall not a bad pizza place at all, but there are better spots. I didn't grab anything to drink but their wine list did look nice though and I could see myself potentially coming back for a nice seat with friends to grab drinks and split a pie. read more

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

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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

Mineo's Pizza House - The top looks fine. After 50 years of going to this place, they've gone to shit always order well done look at the back burnt. - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There is nothing like mineos pizza slice to welcome you back to Pittsburgh after living away! The dough is delectable, the sauce is divinely seasoned, and the cheese is BOUNTIFUL. I always look forward to my visits here. read more

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Slice of cheese and two slices of pepperoni. - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Cheese Traditional Pizza Slice - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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As a pizza connoisseur I appreciate a good tasty pizza! I love the sauce here and the fact they are generous with toppings. I like to build my pizza my way and I guess they have limitations when it's a half hour to closing. My opinion is if you are open let me have what I enjoy which is extra sauce and my sausage cooked fully. I couldn't get my specific style I like they only serve cheese or pepperoni slices premade no customization that close to closing. While the pizza was good it wasn't great like I've had it before from here with the ability to build my pizza. The pizza crust was crunchy but I needed the extra sauce and the flavorful sausage that I've had there before. Still one of my go to pizza places just not anymore near closing. read more

Ordered Four (4) Sicilian Cuts and it took One (1) Half Hour before we received it! WORST Sicilian Pizza EVER! Crust was wayyyy too thick and dry... sauce was skimpy to say the least, and the toppings weren't the greatest! Brought two of the Four (4) Cuts home to offer to my neighbors dog! First time there, definitely WON'T be returning! ADDITIONALLY, THE YOUNG CHICK WITH THE HIDEOUS TARANTULA LASHES WHO TOOK OUR ORDER WAS A REALLY RUDE DIPSH!T! read more

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Bar - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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

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I feel a bit guilty not liking this place more. A friend who grew up here said it was a must visit for pizza. I sat at the bar and cool motif with the founder in a picture in front of the ovens. Dang I wish I liked the pizza more. I did a cut of Sicilian with roni and a small sausage and mushroom. The small had a pool of liquid in the middle of the pie that took away from the yummy crust. Not sure my choice of shrooms and 7 pounds of cheese helped. If I cut out the middle, it was solid. Good service and friendly folks. 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

Mineo's Pizza House - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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The best part about Mineo's pizza is the crust. It's flaky and has great flavor. Mineo's is often ranked among the best pizza restaurants in Pittsburgh, and I have to assume that the crust is why. However what they pile on top of the crust isn't as impressive. Not a fan of the flavor or texture of the sauce. Toppings go under the cheese, which traps every bit of grease in. The cheese itself didn't have as much flavor as you would hope for... and they put a LOT on. Now, I love cheese. I'll enjoy an extra cheese pizza anytime. Plain cheese is my go-to order. But just a standard order of cheese here was too much cheese. I might feel differently about it if it was better cheese, but it kind of just felt like they were trying to cover up what was going on with the rest of the pizza by piling on so. much. cheese. So really, it's not for me. There's some stiff competition for the best pizza in Pittsburgh, and I don't think Mineo's reaches the level of other local favorites like Fiori's or Benny's or even Sorrento's (RIP). But they have lots of awards from the early-mid 2000s on the wall and have done well enough for themselves that they not only expanded into the storefront next door but opened another restaurant in Allison Park. So give it a try for yourself. But this one was not for me. read more

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

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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

Mineo's Pizza House - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Traditional Pizza Slice - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Large Pepperoni and Mushrooms. Notice cheese coverage. - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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

Mineo's Pizza House - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Traditional with pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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My mother told me she ate here before and could not make it home before she had to relieve herself... I just ate there today and had the same issue. I'm not sure if the ingredients are out of date but food should not cause immediate diarrhea.. The service wasn't all that great either. read more

Went in 30 minutes before close and as soon as we walked in the girl behind the counter let out the biggest groan. She then proceeded to turn to her coworkers and loudly complain about us being there. Definitely won't be returning since a bunch of mean girls work there! read more

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

Mineo's Pizza House - Pepperoni Pizza with extra cheese - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

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Let's just say customer service is not one of their strong suits. I went in at 20 minutes before they closed and they had no pizza available. In other words, the employees ( who I may add were not the most energetic looking) were too lazy to make a pizza. It turned out for the best, as I went to another nearby pizza location that was more than happy to make me a pie even though they were closing in 10 minutes. It's just one less place on my list to visit in town. read more

This is my father's favorite pizza in the Burgh, which is really saying something because we have great pizza.

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

Mineo's Pizza House - White slice - ricotta and spinach slice Classic slice - pepperoni slice - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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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Decent pizza, but I dined in and after 45 mins to an hour I went up and asked what was going on. They knew they were caught so they finally admitted that they gave away my pizza 15 mins ago to someone else. Mistakes happy but it's supper cruddy that they tried to hide it and didn't immediately walk up and say sorry, and also adjust my expectations. It will be a hard sell to eat here again because of staff attitude. Just admit your mistake before it becomes a big deal. read more

GROSS! Mushrooms were sour, pepperoni tasted old, and Sicilian pie was sloppy. Should have known we made a mistake after young couple stormed out of restaurant after being treated poorly. Also, another lady returned her pizza complianing about the mushrooms and pie being burnt ... another clue we should have went to Aiello's! Men's restroom smelled like sewage. Quite a nosedive since my last visit years ago. Will never return. Hope this helps others make a better choice. read more

This place is absolutely the worst, I keep saying I'm not ordering from them but I did yet again! Both pizza's were wrong and the large was also burnt, I called and they were like sorry, we will put you in our book and the next time you decide to order just let them know we owe you a pizza. Yeah, that has NEVER happened, I don't know what kind of book they put your name in but apparently it's not a book where you get a free pizza. And the guy on the phone was like I don't recall this interaction at all, and I was like do you remember every order you screw up! Save your money because they really aren't worth it. read more

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

Mineo's Pizza House - John's John's Special (Since 1958) Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bomb pizza, friendly staff, and a great area to walk around. This place has it going on!

Had dinner here the other night while on our trip to Pittsburgh. It was a decent crowd for a Sunday night and the bar half of the restaurant was hoppin'. So the reason we stopped by is I was reading into the apparent local rivalry between this place and a very nearby place. So the other one seemed to be set up for like a fast food place and it was currently empty, so we decided to first dine-in here. We did stop by the other place afterwards to complete the taste test. Obligatory had to... So the winner? I mean, I would say both pizzas are about equal. Nice crispy crust, and all. The thing I'll also add is the pizza sauce at both places was quite sweet. Much sweeter than what I'm used to, and so that's what gives me pause. I'm sure it's a regional thing and that's just how they like it in the Burgh, but it was kinda meh for me. Overall nice place and nice people. I think it's a trend here, but the service seemed to be overwhelmed. There was this one gentleman that was the host, bartender, waiter, table cleaner, etc. Etc. It's too much for one person, IMHO. read more

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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I ordered an gluten free pizza and regular slices for my family. And cheese cake dessert. We got the dessert and slices very quickly. Family was happy with the pizza and dessert. However, I waited over 40 minutes for my pizza, I then asked when it would be ready. I was told 15 minutes. Family had already ate and we were sitting and waiting. Went up again, no gluten free pizza. I asked if was done soon. I got the impression they hadn't even made the pizza. I honestly don't know what happened. They gave me a refund and apologized. It was the weirdest experience I've ever had. It was tough leaving and realizing I wasn't going to get pizza. Also the women's bathroom was disgusting. We were looking forward to trying a traditional pizza place in Pittsburgh. I think they could've explained what happened at the very least. read more

Yet another local place that I know for a fact I've written a review about. Yet, where has it gone?!? *Sigh* So like everyone else in Pittsburgh you either love this place or the other well-known Squirrel Hill pizza shop. Or...you're like other city dwellers like me who love BOTH places! I love the flavor the slow cooked Italian tomatoes give to the sauce. Mama Mia! So good. So my order is almost always the same. Sicilian pie with extra cheese, sometimes pepperoni. The meatballs are some of the most robust and juicy balls ever to land on my tongue. When I still lived in Regent Square I'd head up the hill to grab some of their sauce (sold by the container) to cook dinner at home. read more