Papa V Pizza

I grew up in Lubbock eating here with my dad & it is exactly the same in a wonderful way! The Pasta…read moreSampler allowed us to experience all the flavors of Orlando's magic. The Italian margaritas made with Amaretto are just what I wanted to remember my dad. The tastes are wonderfully nostalgic. I will return every Lubbock visit.

New experience. They set up a table for a large party next to us so close I had to move so they…read morecould sit down. Good thing the food was so bad I just left.

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Smashed pizza

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Italian Garden

3.8(253 reviews)

6.3 mi

A little out of the way, as it is located downtown. However, it's worth the time to drive down and…read moretry the place. Ambiance is casual enough, but you can dress up and not feel out of place. Not dim, but not overly bright lighting. Service was quick, friendly, and came by the table often. Now the food. I had heard good things about it, but I was quite pleased with how good it actually was. Bread is complimentary and comes out early. Very good bread. We both had the Pink Parmesan and it did not disappoint. If you don't know, that is Alfredo sauce and red sauce mixed. Chicken was well cooked and not dry at all. The tortellini it comes with is SO good! We had one plate with this, and then one with fettuccine noodles. Both are topped with the pink sauce. Tortellini was our favorite of the two, but we're both very good. Portions were generous. My wife and I could have split an order and it would have been plenty of food. Did not come with a salad or soup. I'm sure that could have been added, but was not included with the meal. Also had seafood items, but we did not try any of them. Pricing was on par with other restaurants in town. Most entrees were in the $11 to $20 range, with a few more expensive items. We will be back for sure.

Super yummy spot that's reasonably priced! We got the stuffed mushrooms that came in this yummy…read moresauce and I liked to dip the bread into. Probably one of my favorites in Lubbock. The manicotti with Italian sausage was also good with a nice cheesy bite. Service is fast and plenty of space for bigger parties

Complimentary bread

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Eggplant parmesan with pink sauce

One Guy From Italy Family Restaurant

4.0(200 reviews)

2.3 mi

Awesome place! The white pizza is a MUST. They also have really good tiramisu. The guys that work…read morethe counter are so nice. Lots of seating inside. I can't wait to go back next time I'm in Lubbock.

We like the atmosphere - all three of us love the food - the calzones, the pizza, and the giant…read moremeatball spaghetti

Part of the dining area.

Vodka pasta

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Front doors.

Stella's Restaurant & Catering

3.3(182 reviews)

1.2 mi

Hi I'm most likely a little disseminating on the food as I am Boston Italian not sure what i…read moreexpected in lubbock had chicken parm it was disappointing not much flavor sauce was poor as well , my girlfriend had Nonna's pizza which was good I will say the drinks were very good and though it was busy ( TT Graduation ) our waiter though frazzled did pretty well. it's casual dinning family friendly kind of place

Stella's send to be a local favorite but the food is hit and miss. The first time I ate there I had…read morea wonderful charcuterie and wine. #toptier The next time I had their Alfredo pasta. It was bland. I went to Sunday brunch and had bottomless mimosas and their lemon pasta with salmon. It was the best thing I've had there. My friend ordered their crab pasta. It smelled fishy and wasn't edible. The service was great. Ask for Ana if you go. The atmosphere was cool. There was live jazz playing.

Pizzeria menu circa Feb, 2026

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Eggplant Parmigiana

Orlando's Italian Restaurant

3.6(192 reviews)

5.4 mi

There is a reason this place has survived many years. You feel the Italian vibes and the servers…read moreare fantastic. The food is delicious. The chicken spaghetti is tasty and wonderfully seasoned. The garlic bread melts in your mouth. Green Chile potato soup is a hidden surprise. Definitely warrants a return trip. Too bad I live far away.

The oldest restaurant in Lubbock! It definitely lived up to its reputation... Amazing flavor from…read moreevery dish! Quiet location with an emphasis on intimacy & authenticity. All staff were attentive & super friendly... which is always a great sign of leadership within the organization. THANKS ORLANDO'S for a great evening experience!

Best restaurant to sit at the bar. Avoid the wait!

Italian Sausage Hoagie

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Pesto Linguine Almondine**

Atomic Lounge & Pizza Kitchen

4.4(81 reviews)

5.5 mi

So, I don't tend to write a lot of negative reviews, but I had such a poor experience here that I…read morefeel compelled to comment. I went in by myself on a Thursday evening, as I was in Lubbock (and at TTU) for work meetings, and sat at the bar for a beer and dinner. Three employees -- servers and bartenders -- were working the place, as it was summer and school wasn't yet in session, so while most tables were filled, the bar had empty seats and a couple of tables were still empty. TEN MINUTES I sat at the bar before I was even acknowledged, and that was because the two guys next to me, who'd been there at least that long themselves, finally asked for menus, and so I said, "I'd like one, too." The guy got me a menu and I decided on what to order. Set the menu down, and another 5+ minutes went by while the servers dealt with other tables and even other customers at the bar. Now, we are 15+ minutes in, and finally the guy who got me the menu asked if I wanted something to drink. I ordered a beer, where he could have TURNED AROUND to enter it in the register and pour it from the tap, but he went to another table and I didn't see him again for another 5 or so minutes. At that point, I'd had enough, and I left. I would have enjoyed trying the pizza and enjoying a beer there. The place had a cool vibe and the food looked and smelled good, from what I could see from neighbors. But the dismissive attitude of the staff who must actually have looked THROUGH me (I was at the very center of the bar and I'm pretty sure I'm not transparent) and having been ignored for about 20 minutes was enough. Went down the road to Flippers Tavern and had a wonderful experience there! Sorry, but if you can't even acknowledge your customers when you're busy but not slammed, you don't deserve my business. Maybe it's because I'm an Old Dude and not a young hipster or college student, but it was disappointing and frustrating. Bottom line: skip this place, especially if you're over 35 or so.

I've been to Atomic twice in my life. Both times were impeccable. I'm not sure I have a single…read morecomplaint. The service and staff make you feel welcome, they're friendly, quick - all the things you could ask for to enhance your experience. They offer it. The location is nice if you're anywhere near the Tech campus area. It's right on Broadway. Parking can be tough if it's busy. There is street parking and a lot, but neither are the most plentiful. The food is the real star though. Their wings are incredible, and they don't mess around with the spice. They can be hot! I love the jalapeño poppers. Where else gives you a real popper and not just a frozen and deep fried version? As for the pizza...I'm pleased to say it's the best part of an already awesome place. It doesn't matter what kind you get, you'll be happy with your choice. The Last Call Pizza deserves it's own paragraph. I think I can confidently say it's my favorite pizza of all time. And the second time I had it, confirmed just that. Look at this description - "Homemade smoky pizza sauce and alfredo sauce, topped with cheese, bacon, sausage, sunny-side-up eggs, and drizzled with our sriracha sauce". It's INCREDIBLE! Can't recommend this place enough, if you're in Lubbock get over here!

Bar sign

Wings were tasty!!

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Margherita pizza was delicious!!

Fazoli's

3.9(32 reviews)

1.4 mi

The food was delicious, staff was very courteous and a gentleman was walking around making sure…read moreeverything was great. Awesome place to eat.

Stopped in for a quick meal. The staff is so friendly! The lunch specials are amazing...only 7.99…read moreand add a dollar for a protein. What a steal. Jack came by to make sure everything was great and that definitely helps make this a 5 star meal. Thank you! Clean inside and they were pretty busy! Loved it.

Baked Lasagna and Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

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Pasta/ cheese slice

Las Brisas

4.0(305 reviews)

2.1 mi

•$$$

Ridiculous. In the best possible way…read more The two Lambo's in the parking lot should have been a clue, but this place stands shoulder to shoulder with the boys in the big cities. The service was top notch, the apps were different from "the usual" but were all delicious. You have to try the smoked meatballs and the calamari. The steak was cooked perfectly. This place is a gem.

First- definitely our favorite in Lubbock; great ambiance, quality food, and attentive waitstaff…read more The ONLY issue that we see, and continue to see over the past decade is CONSISTENCY in dishes. I always order the filet mignon, with steamed broccoli AND ask for NO BUTTER (IBS-can't tolerate well...)... well again, everything came out swimming in butter - luckily our waiter noticed and took the plate right away (without me saying anything)- came back within 60 seconds (obviously just re-plated it)- I asked about the butter and he said " everything is cooked on the flattop in butter"--- uhhhhh?? What? The steamed broccoli?? (And since I asked for broccoli INSTEAD of the truffle potatoes, I was uncharged - & unfortunately didn't eat any of the vegetables). Every time my entree is different - sometimes it's PERFECT- other times I'm leaving only eating the steak.

Inside the main dining room

1/2 dozen oysters

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Espresso Martini

Dion's Pizza

4.2(91 reviews)

2.8 mi

service is good but we got take out. The green chile had no flavor and it's kind of soggy. A little…read moregreasy as well. Not my favorite but not bad. Green chile ranch is 50 cents each.

Let's start with the drink refill policy, charging $3 for each refill feels excessive…read more I came here based on recommendations that this is the best pizza in Lubbock, and if that's the case, that's honestly disappointing. The pizza isn't terrible, but it's nothing special and definitely wouldn't make my top 10. As for the subs, credit where it's due, the crusty bread they use is very good. I'll give Dion's that. The Greek salad was decent, not the Caesar salad though. The dressing is packaged so you get what you get.

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Expedition Cafe

5.0(1 review)

3.3 mi

My family and I love Expedition Cafe because it offers way more than just traditional concession…read morestand food- it is a full restaurant. I'm vegetarian so options are usually limited for me, but Expedition Cafe has lots of different items I enjoy including veggie pizza, salads, and more- plus the portions are great! Will definitely continue eating here regularly!

Frozen Strawberry Wine Slushie

Chicken BLT Wrap with Fries

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Beef Lovers Sliders and Fries

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Bailey Y.

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3 years ago

The staff was Soo nice! I ordered ahead and went through the drive thru with my sweet German shepherd. She was super excited when they gave her a meatball. I think every staff member came to say hi to her which she absolutely loved. Ordering was very easy. On top of great service, this is pizza Is SO GOOD. We got the Luca-roni which is probably my new favorite in Lubbock, and also the Margherita Especiale which was great too! Definitely will be back! read more

Susan M.

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3

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2 years ago

My family enjoys the food at this restaurant! The staff is always polite and helpful, and PaPa V makes a point to visit with the customers. The pizza is delicious, and we drive across town to eat here. read more

Diane T.

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3 years ago

This pizza was excellent and the bruschetta was delicious. Great service, friendly staff. I loved the 'pick up' window story! My whole family enjoyed the meal and the story! read more

Lance E.

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11

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3 years ago

Great food and love the engagement from the owner. Service was stellar. Would recommend

Stephen H.

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7

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3 years ago

Pizza was awesome. Service was really good. But everything about the pizza was awesome.

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