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My friends and I came here for an early dinner before heading into the city. We were seated upon arrival. Food: I ordered a mushroom pizza. It was very hot when it came as it had just gotten out of the oven. It was pretty good. It may have been softer than I normally prefer my thin crust pizzas, but it was still good. Service: Service was quick. You could see from the table how they're making the pizzas and putting it into their large pizza oven. The food came as it was ready. It is a small restaurant, and it was decently busy when we went. Our server didn't check in on us too much, but it wasn't difficult to get anything we needed. TL;DR - pizza is a little softer than I prefer but still good
The place was pretty quiet on a Sunday noon, so we had no problem getting a table. -wood- fire Napoletana pizza: dough was good and chewy, the pizza had good flavor as well. - carbonara: a little peppery but tasty. It used traditional ingredients, which was a nice change from the Americanized versions you usually find. -vodka pasta: this was okay. It wasn't as creamy as what I'm used to; I've had better ones. -tiramisu: delicious, it didn't have a very strong coffee liqueur flavor. Overall, we enjoyed the food, but there wasn't anything that particularly stood out.
Pretty lowkey Italian restaurant. Friend shared their carbonara was pretty good and it did not disappoint! The Napoletana pizza was also great! The space is pretty small but by dinner time had plenty of customers! Good service too.
This place has been here for 16 years but I had never noticed it. It's a small place next to Cost Plus World Market. We came here on a recommendation from a family member. It was very good. The server was very attentive, well mannered and fast. She helped our group of 5 make a few choices. We ordered a pizza for the table and pastas for everyone. We ordered: Margherita Pizza Penne alla Vodka Fettuccine alla Bolognese Rigatoni alla Pasqualona Every dish was very tasty and well made. I don't know why this place doesn't have a 5 rating. We also tried 5 of the 6 desserts they offer and they were also all very good. The only things that may seem out of place are the paper menus and that they only offer a few beverage options. They serve water but there's no soda machine. They had Coke, Diet Coke, Sanpellegrino Aranciata (orange) and Sanpellegrino Limonata (lemon), I don't recall any other drinks available. So if you don't like any of those or going with little kids, keep that in mind. Overall a very good experience, we will definitely come back.
This pizzeria is one of the few in South Bay to mark AVPN authentication (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana). a friend introduced me to this place over 10+ years ago, the pizza was so memorable back then and I was delighted to be in the area recently and see it's still around! We were a walk-in at 8pm on a Friday night w party of 3 people, seated right away and there were still others streaming in filling up all the tables. It's a small, simple restaurant (no frills) w a single dining room and closes early at 9pm. There was only 1 dedicated server + the owner bringing out food, yet we were able to order promptly and food came out quickly. For 3 adults, we ordered the following: Salad: INSALATA NOCI E GORGONZOLA (WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA) Radicchio, Belgian endive, dried cranberries and arugula topped with gorgonzola and walnuts in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette dressing. - ordered this tossed in very LIGHT dressing, and they actually tossed it lightly (unlike so many American restaurants) - it was wonderful! generous portion even for sharing, took 1/2 home in takeout box so we wouldn't fill up too fast before mains. Pasta: CARBONARA Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, parsley, parmesan and extra virgin olive oil. - the pasta here is all cooked al dente by default, so you don't need to worry about requesting this. it's really flavorful without being completely soaked in soupy cream like many Americanized pastas tend to be ruined in. 2 Pizzas (12" diameter, 8 slices each), ate 1 1/2 while bringing 1/2 home in takeout box): NAPOLETANA Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Italian homemade sausage, basil and extra virgin olive oil. - this was easily the best dish of the night, so classic and easy one of their most popular items on the menu recommended by our server; SO SO GOOD! BIANCA AL PROSCIUTTO Fresh mozzarella and garlic topped with Parma prosciutto and arugula (no tomato sauce). + added anchovies for $4, they were a wonderful addition! We also added a chilled bottle of Moretti (shared among 2 ppl to not overstuff ourselves while already having so much carbs) halfway through dinner which was a perfectly crisp type of light and popular Italian beer to accompany the savory sensations in our meal. *** The only drawback would be if you are bringing someone more elderly to the restaurant, know that there's 1 single restroom in the very back and you need to weave yourself through their kitchen which has uneven flooring, thick rubber holed mats and staff working in the walkway. Children and seniors may need to be accompanied, and if you're standing outside the restroom waiting, there's really not much space as one of the dishwasher machines is smack right in front of the door. Other than this logistical heads up, really enjoy the food here and appreciate how it's so classic, low-key and non-stuffy amidst all of the newer trendy hyped places in Silicon Valley.
Came in for dinner a week ago. Ordered fried calamari, Caesar salad, two pizzas and a pasta. Favorite dish was the pasta. Everything was flavorful. This restaurant has a nice lively ambiance but seating is limited. If you have a party larger than 6 people, space may be limited.
Terrific, authentic and very delicious pizza. It's a small, quaint space but was bustling when we went on a Sunday night for dinner. We got two of their veggie pizzas and a salad all of which was super satisfying. Very light on the stomach too which I appreciate a lot. Will definitely be back to taste more of their offerings.
**this is a true 3.5 stars but I have rounded up** I have tried pizza in Naples, Italy and man oh man one of the pizzas we got so much like authentic Napoli pizza! Specifically the Del Carcerato - amazing amazing amazing! I would give that pizza 5/5. It was incredibly thin, light amount of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil. The best part was the ricotta stuffed crust -- that was a game changer! This must be eaten immediately. Try to not order it to-go and have at home. There is something about having it fresh and a bit on the pipping hot side (esp. on a cold day/night). We got the Cappellaccio as well, but it was not my favorite despite it being a thin pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, and basil. I was so floored by Del Carcerato, that anything else would not have had that wow factor at that moment. I would give this pizza 3/5. Price for each pizza came out to $25 including tax. To me that is pretty steep given these are personal sized pizzas, but also give its in the Mountain View area, you would need to be ready to pay those prices (I guess). Staff & Ambiance: Staff was attentive and friendly. Ambiance was more on the romantic-low-light environment. I went on a mom date with our kids so that threw a different vibe but everyone was very sweet to our excited kiddos. :) The taste of the pizza, staff, and ambiance puts this review at 4/5 but the price pulls that down to a 3.5/5.
I went here this weekend to celebrate my birthday. Super cozy, cute little pizza shop in Mountain View. The only hard part was to take pictures. The food is super delicious , freshly made, and you can't stop eating. They definitely hold the standards very high. Since I went with all girls, I'll definitely be back with my family. My kids loved the leftover pizza. It's a family business, super friendly staff.
Can I say that I just love this restaurant? Myself and 2 other friends always meet here and it's our regular spot when we get together. The waitress is the sweetest and knows us. I enjoy supporting a local business and not a chain. I love that there is plenty of parking and everything we ordered off the menu is good. The penne alla vodka we always have to order, the best. The pizzas are all very good but we get the prosciutto and fungi usually. My friend made me a lovely dessert trifle for my birthday and our waitress even refrigerated it for us. At the end of the night, my sweet friend gave the trifle to the wait staff and kitchen to take home (this is why she's my sweet friend, so generous!) Support this gem of a restaurant! It's a small place and it gets busy! We usually go early.
Best Napolenta style pizza I've had in the US. Our goto spot for Italian. The dough is stretchy, holds up under wet toppings, addictively chewy. The dough has been appropriately fermented and the oven is hot. They put enough red sauce. We always get sausage and mushroom. It's juicy, salty but not too salty, and basil is punchy. Also got margherita which didn't taste plain. Pastas have good bite and sauces are well balanced. It's a smaller restaurant so expect a wait on weekends.
Lacking service!!! This lady seemed annoyed at us. Never said a please or thank you whatever, ick, food was ok. Nothing to bring me back, I would not recommend. Food was mid but tiramisu was super good.
Amazing pizza! Authentic wood fire stove and you can taste it in every bite! I got the linguini and meatballs and it was dry.
My friends suggested we come here, and I'm glad they did. The pasta was perfectly al dente and was absolutely delish. Pizza were amazing with a beautiful crust. And we used the edge of the crust to mop up the pasta sauce! Will come again! 8.8/10 read more
4 months ago
The Napoletana Pizzeria gave us delicious pizza and pasta! It was our first time checking out this pizzeria, and we ordered the Napoletana pizza and the Cappellini Alla Checca angel hair pasta. The Napoletana pizza had delicious sausage and cheese. The pizza was almost perfect, it becomes more soft and lost its crispiness towards the end of each slice, but the flavor made up for it! The Cappellini Alla Checca was savory with delicious tomato and garlic flavors, and the angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly. The angel hair pasta was so light and refreshing to eat, it was the highlight of our meal! The space is welcoming and the staff were very friendly! There is both indoor and outdoor seating - the perfect place to grab a slice of pizza or some pasta in Mountain View! read more
A friend had recommended this place to me so I was excited to try this place out. The restaurant itself is a bit small but cozy. We ordered the Cappellini alla Checca which has a strong garlic flavor and the funghi pizza. The portions were large which can be pretty uncommon for some Italian spots. Our waitress was friendly and the food came out hot. Would recommend overall:) read more
My friends and I came here for an early dinner before heading into the city. We were seated upon arrival. Food: I ordered a mushroom pizza. It was very hot when it came as it had just gotten out of the oven. It was pretty good. It may have been softer than I normally prefer my thin crust pizzas, but it was still good. Service: Service was quick. You could see from the table how they're making the pizzas and putting it into their large pizza oven. The food came as it was ready. It is a small restaurant, and it was decently busy when we went. Our server didn't check in on us too much, but it wasn't difficult to get anything we needed. TL;DR - pizza is a little softer than I prefer but still good read more
15 days ago
The place was pretty quiet on a Sunday noon, so we had no problem getting a table. -wood- fire Napoletana pizza: dough was good and chewy, the pizza had good flavor as well. - carbonara: a little peppery but tasty. It used traditional ingredients, which was a nice change from the Americanized versions you usually find. -vodka pasta: this was okay. It wasn't as creamy as what I'm used to; I've had better ones. -tiramisu: delicious, it didn't have a very strong coffee liqueur flavor. Overall, we enjoyed the food, but there wasn't anything that particularly stood out. read more
Pretty lowkey Italian restaurant. Friend shared their carbonara was pretty good and it did not disappoint! The Napoletana pizza was also great! The space is pretty small but by dinner time had plenty of customers! Good service too. read more
9 months ago
This place has been here for 16 years but I had never noticed it. It's a small place next to Cost Plus World Market. We came here on a recommendation from a family member. It was very good. The server was very attentive, well mannered and fast. She helped our group of 5 make a few choices. We ordered a pizza for the table and pastas for everyone. We ordered: Margherita Pizza Penne alla Vodka Fettuccine alla Bolognese Rigatoni alla Pasqualona Every dish was very tasty and well made. I don't know why this place doesn't have a 5 rating. We also tried 5 of the 6 desserts they offer and they were also all very good. The only things that may seem out of place are the paper menus and that they only offer a few beverage options. They serve water but there's no soda machine. They had Coke, Diet Coke, Sanpellegrino Aranciata (orange) and Sanpellegrino Limonata (lemon), I don't recall any other drinks available. So if you don't like any of those or going with little kids, keep that in mind. Overall a very good experience, we will definitely come back. read more
This pizzeria is one of the few in South Bay to mark AVPN authentication (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana). a friend introduced me to this place over 10+ years ago, the pizza was so memorable back then and I was delighted to be in the area recently and see it's still around! We were a walk-in at 8pm on a Friday night w party of 3 people, seated right away and there were still others streaming in filling up all the tables. It's a small, simple restaurant (no frills) w a single dining room and closes early at 9pm. There was only 1 dedicated server + the owner bringing out food, yet we were able to order promptly and food came out quickly. For 3 adults, we ordered the following: Salad: INSALATA NOCI E GORGONZOLA (WALNUT AND GORGONZOLA) Radicchio, Belgian endive, dried cranberries and arugula topped with gorgonzola and walnuts in a homemade apple cider vinaigrette dressing. - ordered this tossed in very LIGHT dressing, and they actually tossed it lightly (unlike so many American restaurants) - it was wonderful! generous portion even for sharing, took 1/2 home in takeout box so we wouldn't fill up too fast before mains. Pasta: CARBONARA Spaghetti with pancetta, egg, parsley, parmesan and extra virgin olive oil. - the pasta here is all cooked al dente by default, so you don't need to worry about requesting this. it's really flavorful without being completely soaked in soupy cream like many Americanized pastas tend to be ruined in. 2 Pizzas (12" diameter, 8 slices each), ate 1 1/2 while bringing 1/2 home in takeout box): NAPOLETANA Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, Italian homemade sausage, basil and extra virgin olive oil. - this was easily the best dish of the night, so classic and easy one of their most popular items on the menu recommended by our server; SO SO GOOD! BIANCA AL PROSCIUTTO Fresh mozzarella and garlic topped with Parma prosciutto and arugula (no tomato sauce). + added anchovies for $4, they were a wonderful addition! We also added a chilled bottle of Moretti (shared among 2 ppl to not overstuff ourselves while already having so much carbs) halfway through dinner which was a perfectly crisp type of light and popular Italian beer to accompany the savory sensations in our meal. *** The only drawback would be if you are bringing someone more elderly to the restaurant, know that there's 1 single restroom in the very back and you need to weave yourself through their kitchen which has uneven flooring, thick rubber holed mats and staff working in the walkway. Children and seniors may need to be accompanied, and if you're standing outside the restroom waiting, there's really not much space as one of the dishwasher machines is smack right in front of the door. Other than this logistical heads up, really enjoy the food here and appreciate how it's so classic, low-key and non-stuffy amidst all of the newer trendy hyped places in Silicon Valley. read more
Came in for dinner a week ago. Ordered fried calamari, Caesar salad, two pizzas and a pasta. Favorite dish was the pasta. Everything was flavorful. This restaurant has a nice lively ambiance but seating is limited. If you have a party larger than 6 people, space may be limited. read more
1 year ago
Terrific, authentic and very delicious pizza. It's a small, quaint space but was bustling when we went on a Sunday night for dinner. We got two of their veggie pizzas and a salad all of which was super satisfying. Very light on the stomach too which I appreciate a lot. Will definitely be back to taste more of their offerings. read more
25 days ago
2 years ago
**this is a true 3.5 stars but I have rounded up** I have tried pizza in Naples, Italy and man oh man one of the pizzas we got so much like authentic Napoli pizza! Specifically the Del Carcerato - amazing amazing amazing! I would give that pizza 5/5. It was incredibly thin, light amount of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil. The best part was the ricotta stuffed crust -- that was a game changer! This must be eaten immediately. Try to not order it to-go and have at home. There is something about having it fresh and a bit on the pipping hot side (esp. on a cold day/night). We got the Cappellaccio as well, but it was not my favorite despite it being a thin pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, and basil. I was so floored by Del Carcerato, that anything else would not have had that wow factor at that moment. I would give this pizza 3/5. Price for each pizza came out to $25 including tax. To me that is pretty steep given these are personal sized pizzas, but also give its in the Mountain View area, you would need to be ready to pay those prices (I guess). Staff & Ambiance: Staff was attentive and friendly. Ambiance was more on the romantic-low-light environment. I went on a mom date with our kids so that threw a different vibe but everyone was very sweet to our excited kiddos. :) The taste of the pizza, staff, and ambiance puts this review at 4/5 but the price pulls that down to a 3.5/5. read more
2 years ago
I went here this weekend to celebrate my birthday. Super cozy, cute little pizza shop in Mountain View. The only hard part was to take pictures. The food is super delicious , freshly made, and you can't stop eating. They definitely hold the standards very high. Since I went with all girls, I'll definitely be back with my family. My kids loved the leftover pizza. It's a family business, super friendly staff. read more
Can I say that I just love this restaurant? Myself and 2 other friends always meet here and it's our regular spot when we get together. The waitress is the sweetest and knows us. I enjoy supporting a local business and not a chain. I love that there is plenty of parking and everything we ordered off the menu is good. The penne alla vodka we always have to order, the best. The pizzas are all very good but we get the prosciutto and fungi usually. My friend made me a lovely dessert trifle for my birthday and our waitress even refrigerated it for us. At the end of the night, my sweet friend gave the trifle to the wait staff and kitchen to take home (this is why she's my sweet friend, so generous!) Support this gem of a restaurant! It's a small place and it gets busy! We usually go early. read more
9 months ago
2 years ago
Best Napolenta style pizza I've had in the US. Our goto spot for Italian. The dough is stretchy, holds up under wet toppings, addictively chewy. The dough has been appropriately fermented and the oven is hot. They put enough red sauce. We always get sausage and mushroom. It's juicy, salty but not too salty, and basil is punchy. Also got margherita which didn't taste plain. Pastas have good bite and sauces are well balanced. It's a smaller restaurant so expect a wait on weekends. read more
1 year ago
Lacking service!!! This lady seemed annoyed at us. Never said a please or thank you whatever, ick, food was ok. Nothing to bring me back, I would not recommend. Food was mid but tiramisu was super good. read more
2 years ago
Amazing pizza! Authentic wood fire stove and you can taste it in every bite! I got the linguini and meatballs and it was dry. read more
8 months ago
5 stars for pizza! 5 stars for fried calamari, lightly battered and crunchy. 1 star for pasta, we ordered carbonate. It was the worst carbonara we ever had. Salty and watery. We sent it back and they kindly removed it from the bill. 2 stars for salad because of excessive dressing. Arugula was all saggy, drenched in dressing. Most definitely return for more pizzas! read more
4 months ago
Amazing napoleon style pizza with pretty decent value, especially given the area that it's in. The pizza has the right amount of toppings and the brick oven gives it that perfect char flavor to the edges. Can get a bit warm because the oven is in the back of the dining room. But great place if you're looking for something quick and delicious. read more
I heard people raving about this place. I've to agreed the pizza was pretty good but I expected more. Probably because I like thin crust even though the crust is very fresh as well as the ingredients. I'd say both Fungi and Prosciutto were very good. The pasta was pretty good as well. Al dente and good sauce. read more
10 months ago
6 months ago
I've been wanting to try Napoletana Pizzeria ever since we saw it on the VPN list for certified pizzas. We stopped by for lunch on a Saturday, and it was surprisingly quiet with only 3 tables filled with customers. We ordered a Margherita pizza, fettuccine bolognese, and calzone. The pizza was really tasty! It was super thin crust with a chewy edge. The calzone was filled with a ton of ricotta cheese and had barely any marinara sauce on top. The fettuccine bolognese had plenty of tiny meat chunks. The fettuccine was flavorful even though there was no sauce. Overall, the food is good. I'd recommend customers to stick to the pizza menu. There is no kids menu, or any coloring for young kids, too. read more
1 year ago
We enjoyed this local spot for pizza, salad, and beer on a spontaneous Friday night. It's in a small strip mall on El Camino and kind of a nice change to Castro Street. The pizza was tasty and made right there in their brick oven. I recommend eating in vs takeout as I could see the crust could get soggy if not eaten right away. The Caesar salad was good and fresh and made to share for two. Service was friendly and very efficient. Not a big place so it was full when we went on Friday night with just a 5 minute wait. I can see us coming back to try some of their pasta dishes. The spaghetti and meatballs looked huge! read more
1 year ago
This restaurant is very close to my house and I never noticed it because it is tucked next to the World Market. What a little gem of a pizza restaurant. We started with a radicchio, endive, arugula salad with walnuts and cranberries. It was delicious with just the right amount of dressing , not too tangy with a hint of sweetness. We had the pizza with house made sausage and mushrooms. Under carriage was good. A bit runny in the middle because of the mushrooms. Nice chewy dough , definitely an artisan pizza . The only thing is that I wish it had more spice from the sausage. read more
3 years ago
3.5 stars from me. 3 stars for the food plus an extra half star for the wonderful customer service. I might have rated this place a little higher if I actually ate at the restaurant but I ordered pizza and pasta to go. By the time I arrive home, the food was lukewarm and perhaps wasn't as tasty as it would have been if I ate there. The pizza toppings were simple and fresh but the taste of the pizza didn't knock my socks off either. Their Fettuccine Alla Bolognese was ok. The waitress was very nice. Quaint and inviting atmosphere. Pizza came out in a timely fashion. read more
Pizza was amazing - crust was thin enough to my liking while the crust was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside (and one of them had cheese inside)! calamari was well seasoned and delicious. Service was nice as our waiter as attentive and the food came out quite fast. It has a nice ambiance for a date or even a night out with friends read more
2 years ago
Amazing family establishment. One of those hidden gems that is in a surprising location but is amazing and charming. Great tasting pasta cooked to perfection. read more
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1910 W El Camino Real
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What size (in inches) are your pizzas?
12 inches. Neapolitan Pizza size regularly is 12 inches everywhere.
Are you open for outdoor dining? If so, do you have heat lamps outside? Do you need to make reservations?
Hello. Yes we are open for outdoor seating. You do not need to make reservations it’s first come first serve. And we do not have any heating lamps.
Are you open on the 4th July? Should I make a reservation for outdoor dining?
Sorry but we are closed that day every year.
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