4 enthusiastic stars…read more I'm not going to argue that this is "better than NYC" pizza, or even as good because that... is always a lie whenever anyone talks about local pizza. I will argue that this unassuming pizzeria in a mini-strip mall adjacent to a Waffle House and gas station is... mayhaps the best NYC-style place in the WF? It's the dough. Other places just haven't quite got it right. It's always just a little too chewy/gummy and then you're just eating chewy/gummy cheese on chewy/gummy bread. Mario's does it right -- you get that crunch, you get that chew, you get that joy. Check out Mario's! Not a great location, but the pizza is pretty outstanding.

I usually go on Monday or Thursday for their weekly pizza specials! Really good pizza!read more

The food was really good and food came out quickly…read more It's in a shopping plaza with a grocery store so there is more than enough parking. It was really hot in there so eating there might not be very comfortable especially if it's a hot day. Prices are reasonable and you can order by the slice if you would like. Everyone behind the counter was really nice and they do bring the food to your table.

My wife and I were hungry and decided to go into Johnny's Pizza for a bite. The portions are huge…read morewith the 2 slices and a drink special, which is great. The problem came into play when the food arrived and the slices tasted bland and plain with no Italian love or care. Sauce was terrible. We've eaten pizza almost everywhere, even at Johnny's when they first opened. Back then, it tasted like good Italian pizza. What happened? There's not one Italian guy back there in the kitchen cooking either who understands pizza. Looks like Johnny's has gone the way of the rest of the eating establishments around here hiring people who can not cook authentic delicious pizza. It's filling, but that isn't why we eat pizza. Pizza should be a culinary treat with delicious sauce and great mozzarella cheese. Sadly it's a 1 out of 5 for us. We'll stick with real pizza at Piezano's in Rolesville.

First time visit as I wanted to try a new pizza place in Wake Forest. I'm glad I did. Paco's is…read morein the same place that used to be Little Caesar's pizza. I placed an online order for a Margherita pizza with sausage and a cheese pizza, both 18 inches. The website was easy to order from, no issues there. They even accepted Google Pay which was a nice bonus. Prices were also inline with similar pizzas in the Wake Forest area from non-major chain restaurants. The wait time on a Friday evening was about 30 minutes (same as mentioned when ordering) which is inline with other local pizza shops during that time of day. When I picked up the pizza, a lady greeted me with a hello and a nice smile, can't overlook that nowadays! My wife and I had the Margherita pizza and my son had the cheese. The Margherita was very good. I figured I'd like it, but was a bit surprised how much I'd like it. Thin crust. If you like olive oil and garlic, like I do, you'll appreciate it on this pizza. I think they enhance everything else on the pizza. They are pronounced, but not overpowering. The pizza was not greasy, with the ingredients (fresh spinach, onion, tomatoes) very fresh tasting. The crust was ok, not special, not bad at all, but the toppings definitely made up for it. I think some additional flavoring from yeast would have helped the crust. My wife also really liked the flavor of the pizza. We'll definitely put this on repeat in a future order. My son thought the cheese pizza was good, similar to other pizza restaurants in the area that are not large chain types. Overall, I'm glad I took a chance and now have yet another option for pizza in Wake Forest. I'll be back!

Well, it seems Paco's has possibly started a decline. We really loved their pizza a few years ago…read morebut tonight was so disappointing! The pizza was just not good. It took an hour to be delivered, was ice cold when it arrived but also, there was not much cheese on it. The sauce was very meh as well. Maybe it was an off night? Either way, we did not enjoy it, not sure we will order again. Think we'll stick to Romeo's.

Still quality. Worth going. Not as crowded around 12pm. Pizza still fresh and delicious for local…read moreplace.

I picked up hand tossed crust cheese pizza with pepperoni. The sauce is not bad but the bottom was…read morecompletely burned. The atmosphere is a classic pizza pickup store, not my type of sit down restaurant. I hope that they can have better quality contol.

Consistently great pizza. A favorite for my family. We tend to do take out, ordering is quick and…read moreeasy.

Hot and crispy ... top-quality fresh ingredients ... amazing, responsive and friendly service …read more.. cozy, welcoming space, perfect for small family meals or impressing visitors with the best damn pizza around ... Vlad here, describing our GO-TO pizza place here in Wake Forest: George's Pizzeria. Y'all know I tend to focus on local gems, and this place is in our top 5 eateries for immediate eye-rolling gratification and tasty leftovers regularly in our fridge. We are coming up on 2 years as WF residents, and have eaten at - or picked up for in-home dining - George's pizza, wings, calamari and other awesome fare - this review is long overdue. We have taken out-of-town visitors and family to George's, with rave reviews and amazement over the fresh flavor and relaxing ambiance. Located on White Street alongside local seldom-used train tracks with plenty of on-street and private lot parking, this wheelchair-accessible hideaway is close and easy to get to. We frequently dine in, enjoying epic service from the small and efficient wait staff - yesterday we were privileged to have the amazing Emma serve us - the epitome of friendliness and rapid efficiency, featured in one of the pics posted. We always get a tailored Meat Lover's pizza (large, of course, so we can enjoy more of it later in the week!) and the unbelievably crispy and tasty wings, along with ice cold beers - HEAVEN! See the pics for more details, and then GO TO GEORGE'S PIZZERIA and see for yourself what I'm talkin about!

Excellent pizza, wings, salad and the best house made mozzarella sticks! Just a great place for…read morethat NY style pizza, just on a larger scale:)...

I am so happy to find a place in Wake Forest that not only has delicious bread for their subs but…read morealso knows how to properly cheese their menu items. I've had pizza and now this steak Philly from Schiano's and both were delicious and cheesy. I recommend calling ahead because this popular take out spot gets super busy and I noticed has tons of regulars. There are a few dining tables if you prefer to eat there but as I was waiting on my food, I noticed everyone picked it up to go. I can't wait to go back and try their meatball sub now that I know how phenomenal their bread is, it would make a perfect vessel for a meatball sub! No complaints!

Very friendly, and quick, service. The pizza is very good: Great sauce, good thin crust, and…read moregenerous toppings. Their cheesy bread was also very good. The owner gave my daughter a water bottle and so chocolate chip cookies (which were made from scratch and excellent). We'll definitely stop in regularly when we want a great pizza experience.

So glad that Romeo's is open again!…read more Very good pizza, the sauce is slightly sweet and is delicious. We will definitely keep Romeo's Pizza in our dinner rotation.

We went to Milton's on a busy Friday night. We were greeted in a friendly manner by many of the…read morestaff when we arrived. They had a $8 margarita special. I had a strawberry one. I could taste the alcohol and it was yummy. I trued the cielo pasta. It is a seafood combination over a bed of pasta with red sauce. It was delicious. It had clams, shrimp, calamari. Everything was cooked perfectly and it was served super hot. I fell in love. This is my new favorite meal. I had been getting the old bay shrimp for years but yum. I have a new favorite. Great service and reasonably priced food while supporting a non-chain restaurant.

Maybe it was an off day or maybe I just put too much trust in Wake Forest reviews again…read more My friend and I went during lunch. We were greeted warmly and our waiter was outstanding. He was hard working, always gave refills, and was kind. He was definitely the highlight of our visit. The ambiance is that of an old-school pizza parlor from the 90s, but it didn't feel nostalgic, it felt boring. Unfortunately, the food was just okay. I ordered the Milton's Special pizza and it was fine. Nothing to rave about but nothing to want to come back to, either. My friend ordered a pizza as well. It's nice that they have GF options. She wasn't too impressed with her choice, either. It tasted like it could have come from the freezer at the grocery store, it was very generic in flavor. The service was really the best part of our entire meal. 10/10 service, 4/10 food

An OK spot for pizzeria fare in WF…read more It's a big place, at least 25 tables. Decor is Americana-kitsch. (Think Cracker Barrel). Also features a prominently displayed political flag - guaranteed to antagonize 50% of the patrons which to me doesn't make sense. And could very well explain why it wasn't very busy on this Friday night. Service is fantastic. The young lady helping us was professional and efficient. Food came quick, order was correct and she made sure our glasses were never empty. Food is ok. Didn't order pizza, as was in the mood for other Italian specialties. The garlic knots were interesting. Reminded me of crescent rolls made out of pizza dough. They're served dry, with a cup of garlic butter dipping sauce. Tasty enough, but not really how I envisioned them, slathered in butter with chunks of garlic, served in a basket. Baked ziti was ok but bland. Pasta slightly overcooked so it was mushy. Sauce is good though, a little sweet. Similar experience with the fettucine. Fettucine cooked right, sauce didn't have any zest to it. Will give another try, next time to taste the pizza. Hoping that this place succeeds.

Finally made our way to Patronies, we ordered onion rings, a personal white and a personal cheese…read more And mini cannolis! Restaurant is super cute and the employees were all very friendly and welcoming. Order was ready for pickup at the right time, no wait. Pizzas were good, we do tend to like our white pizza with ricotta (my fault for not paying attention) and it was not as garlicky as we like but good overall. Onion rings were scrumptious and the mini cannolis were very good! Plenty of parking and great location. We will definitely be back!

Great food, great service. I've been here multiple times and have excellent food every time and…read moregreat service. One of the best Italian restaurants in the Wake Forest area. I recommend to friends and family.

3 meals ordered from DoorDash. $82.00.The tour of Italy was missing half. The hero was the size…read morelackluster and my wife ordered spaghetti which was ok. We were credited $20. So 62 out of pocket including tip was terrible. Lastly. We were given 2 pieces of bread for 3 meals.