Unfortunately, in not a lot of time I went from a five star review to one star. I will say the young lady work in the counter. It was sweet and friendly., but my pizza was highly disappointing wasn't even warm by the time it came out of the oven, and my "GYRO" was literally inedible picture the most grizzly fattest, most FLAVORLESS frozen cheesesteak sheets you've ever had and then multiply that by 10. the " Taziki" is watered down yogurt juice with a few dill flakes in it. NO CUKES, NO garlic, NO FLAVOR. Damn what happened to Burlington restaurants being consistent and having pride in the product they put out.????? sorry guys, but... GO ELSEWHERE if you care about GOOD FLAVOR, TEXTURE, QUALITY??? You better take it to Saint elsewhere read more

Piesanos - Blue arrow- untouchable grizzle two bites in- I swear I'm not THAT PICKY, but C'MON! Red arrow the "GYRO" + red unhappy face. - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Horrible customer service and misrepresentation of delivery quality. Admitted they made a mistake and lied about refunding leaving us to dispute it with our card company because they did not follow through issuing the refund. Tried to place the blame on Uber Eats, while happily taking the profit. Don't waste your money supporting a business that doesn't care about their customer base. read more

Excellent pizza. Thin, crispy crust, with some actual flavor. Place also looks run down like a food pizza place should be.

Got the Sicilian, some of the worst pizza I've ever had. Bland crust, bland sauce, and a mountain of cheap cheese. Definitely not worth the price point. Delivery was an hour and twenty minutes. Probably not going to save the left overs. read more

Piesanos - a pizza in a box with a pizza cutter - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

This place literally cannot do anything related to pizza delivery correctly. They've gotten my order wrong on two different occasions (one was to make up for the first mistake). Overall tastes very good and the staff is very friendly and lovely but they need to get this delivery shit down. read more

My friend and I stopped in here for lunch while we were in Burlington. This restaurant is located almost next door to Nectar's, the birthplace of jam band Phish! We knew we would probably be going out to dinner later that night and cider tasting, so we were looking for a budget friendly meal. The sign out front drew us in, it was just under $7 for two slices and a soda. Perfect! My friend added some meat toppings, but I think it only increased the price by $1-2. I may currently live in FL, but I spent 30+ years in NY, so I'm fussy about my pizza. I ordered two slices of cheese. I'm always a bit nervous to get an individual slice since they have sometimes been sitting a while (at some establishments), I usually prefer a fresh pie. No complaints here though! We grabbed a seat and waited a few minutes for our slices to come out. I'm happy to say that the slices were quite good! The perfect amounts of sauce, cheese and grease. I was pleased! We didn't partake, but I think it's great that Junior's sells locally made Citizen Cider. We stopped into that brewery later in the day and really enjoyed tasting various flavors. If I'm back in town and looking for a quick and reasonably priced bite to eat, I'll be here! read more

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I had a pepperoni pizza. It was delicious. Thin crust, like from a coal fire oven. Service was great. I thought the vibe was very cool until another patron got offended because a server had asked if they had paid the bill. Sir, they were just doing their job. Get over it Other than that it was great. read more

The pizza was unremarkable. I wouldn't recommend unless in a pinch! Plenty of other places to go.

Why should I patronize this establishment? I received no response to my inquiry regarding gift cards from either their website contact form or a message through their FB page. I can't care more than the business and Piesano's clearly doesn't care much at all?!?!? read more

Delivery is VERY slow. It took an hour and a half from order to delivery. I would just recommend picking it up. Because once I got the food, it was great! Warm and the correct order. Would definitely do pick up and try it again I had garlic bread and chicken Alfredo. read more

Everywhere on church street was either closed or had stopped serving from the kitchen so we resorted here. Ordered a chicken parm sandwich only to wait 45 minutes while inside the restaurant. The sandwich was soggy and tasted like it had been sitting in a Tupperware for 2 hours. I had also ordered a slice of pizza to come out with my sandwich but that hadn't been started till I reminded them halfway through my sandwich. The staff then proceeded to leave the slice in the oven long enough for it to burn to crisp. I asked for a refund for my slice and got my $3.99 slice back in 3 dollar bills, 3 quarters, a dime, a nickel, and 4 pennies (almost seemed like I was being mocked) This place is god awful and never want to hear the name Piesano or see the excuse of an establishment for the rest of my life. read more

Came in here before the Warren Miller annual ski movie at the Flynn to grab a quick slice pre-show. A native NYer and being Italian, I'm picky about my pizza. The place was packed and as all I needed was a slice, I opted for a plain cheese that they ensured came out piping hot from the oven (as usual, I tried to take a bite too soon and scorched the roof of my mouth-I should know better). Although a bit greasy from the melted cheeses (like most pizza shops), it tasted great. The only thing that stung was the price: a whopping $3.13/slice. Now, a small pie was $10.99 which is far more reasonable, but it IS close to Church Street and it IS open 24 hours, so I guess supply and demand plus location (location, location) comes into play (ah, capitalism). I found the menu in general to be normally priced, so I think I'd get food here again (they even deliver), but not just by the slice. read more

Let me paint a picture for you. you walk into this establishment and there is a line of 10 people waiting to order. The woman working the cash register is talking about politics for five minutes, line is not moving, four to five individuals in the back not even turning dough. you are drunk, cold, and just trying to get a slice. the line is moving so incredibly slow that you don't even order, and move onto another joint in complete disappointment read more

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed the pizza here. I'm always skeptical of "New York Style" pizza places, having grown up in NYC, but the slice I had was decent! The crust had a nice crunch and seasoning to it, even though it wasn't warmed up as hot as I would've liked. The staff was friendly and the place had your typical pizza parlor feel. I would come back here again read more

Piesanos - Broccoli, tomato, and ricotta slice - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Looking for great NY style takeout? Look no further. This is it. This is the best pizzeria in Burlington. No question. Idk who is leaving less than 5 stars but they're nuts. If you want classic, NY style pizza, this is the place. There are other pizzerias around here that are trying way too hard. Cinnamon in the sauce. Thyme in the sauce. Weird cheese. Whyyyy?? Piesanos has a perfect, classic recipe - they have had it since they were Juniors Downtown. The sauce is simple - tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic. Perfect! Seriously, don't let the other reviews get you down. This is the one. read more

I decided to try Junior's Downtown after hearing good things about it. Unfortunately the $20.00 Philly cheese steak was a complete disappointment. We ordered delivery and the pizza was cold when it arrived, there was a dusting of shredded steak, the cheese wasn't even fully melted and the dough wasn't even cooked all the way. For a $20 12" specialty pizza, I would have expected a much better product. If you're considering dropping $20 on a specialty pizza there are much better places in the area. Next time I'll stick with DiGiorno. read more

Piesanos - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Stopped at this pizzeria on Main St, glad I did! Excellent Buffalo chicken and pepperoni slices. Don't know what they did but I was impressed! Hope its that good every night. Hope to go back soon. read more

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If I could rate this place 0 stars I would. The lady working tonight was the rudest person I have ever met. She openly admitted to hating Piesanos and her job. What a ruthless attitude for an employee. She mocked me and my friends AFTER we paid for our pizza. That is LAST time i buy a piece of pizza from this place. The pizza tasted like rotten toes that had been chopped off of a decaying body. The lady working should be FIRED!! 4/25. Horrible service. We asked to use the bathroom and she said "customers only" so I bought 2 slices of pizza. Once heading to the counter, she went and talked to a coworker for 5 minutes before assisting me. 0/5 stars for this crack shop. Homeless people were also sleeping on the tables read more

We were looking for some great NY style pizza while visiting Burlington for a wine & food festival. Checked the map and found Piesanos. The pizza was great - just what we were looking for as it had been a while since we had good pizza. Highly recommend for a slice and a quick break from Church St. We will most definitely be back for more. Interior is was an ideal by-the-slice environment. read more

Piesanos - View of the counter from the front counters. - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Went over here for dinner with my brother, mother and wife a few nights ago, mostly because it was convenient. They offer counter service, which means you simply walk up and order. And unfortunately they don't have a license. We ordered 3 salads not really thinking how large they might be; they were huge. 3 of us went for the chicken parm, and the last went for a calzone. Again - just huge. My brother, who ordered the calzone, wasn't able to finish it all (and he's a big eater) as it was basically just a medium pizza folded in half. The chicken parm was rather large, and was just a basic fried breast doused with sauce and mozzarella. What was a tad annoying was they served everything (except the calzone) in takeout aluminum containers which meant that you wound up poking through the bottom while you were eating it. It's a pretty standard Italian joint featuring huge portions and a decent price. I don't think it's anything spectacular, but it was very good. read more

Piesanos - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

great pizza great size for every slice reminds me of the pizza from the 90s in New York!

Top 3 filthiest restaurants in Burlington. Dirty, greasy employees operating a dirty, greasy restaurant. Food preparation areas looked grimy. Employees looked like they hadn't showered in days. Pizza was gross. I threw it away rather than catch a disease. Also have to haggle with a group of homeless people guarding the entrance just to get in the door. read more

Piesano's serves my favorite pizza in Burlington. Big foldable slices, chewy crust, nice and saucy (so I don't have to ask for extra) and just the right amount of cheese. I usually get a large cheese for myself and it lasts a few days. I've probably ordered 10 times and it's always been very consistent. I'd eat their pizza every day if my stomach and wallet could handle it. read more

Juniors was by far my favorite pizza place in Burlington and I always recommended the calzones! Everything is super bomb but since it changed to piesanos, the staff isn't as nice and the food doesn't taste as good as it did when it was juniors, the staff said the owner changed the recipes a little or something, WHY!!! I also ordered a medium pie for pick up for 16$ and change and it was so small!!! Mehhh I hope they somehow go back to their old ways! So only -1 star because quality Def went down ... :( -everyday regular read more

I'd give this place six stars if i could! It's perfect for a late-night slice. The pizza is delicious, and the tiramisu is amazing. The staff are very nice, and there are some nice tables to sit at. But the best part is, they're open super late! All the other places that are open this late are bars, which i can't go to. So if you've got a hankering for a slice at 2AM Friday night, this is the place to go for sure!! read more

Awesome food! Pizzas good nice crust and good cheese! Very helpful and friendly staff and the tables outside are dog friendly!

I think the 3 star rating must be from the previous owners, because this is by far my favorite take out in burlington. the grandma pizza is a bit overpriced and you don't get as much cheese as i'd love but honestly, for a pizza place the pizza isn't even where you need to be looking. The small salads are enough for an appetizer for 2. PLEASE do yourself a favor and check out their mexican offerings. I know it sounds strange for a pizza place but it is the best mexican in burlington, and their salsa verde is unmatched (seriously, ask for extra). I order frequently and only once has my order been wrong (clearly at the fault of the driver) and they refunded my whole order! I will admit most of the appetizers (except the crinkle cut fries) should probably be a pass, but for the homemade dishes i could not recommend them enough. Serious hidden gem, the 3 star reviews make me so sad! read more

I think its the best pizza in Burlington - basically had a religious experience when I had my first slice - ended up consuming most of the pizza, to the surprise of myself, and the chagrin of my roommates. No regrets - and its still the go to for the quality pizza (if we're feeling bougie). read more

WAIt! I noticed this place has a 3 star rating- I believe it has switched owners! The pizza is better than a few of the surrounding places (manhattans/big daddy's) and their falafel is better than most (like Ali babas/kkd). read more

Juniors Downtown: A restaurant that has re-earned my respect as an establishment. After a negative experience the night before the manager gave me a call and offered to refund the purchase and give a credit to try their pizza again. I'm hoping the next one will be better than the last! read more

Piesanos - A horrible Veggie Blanco: they ran out of broccoli, smothered it in ricotta cheese and DIDN'T CUT IT INTO SLICES. - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

After finding out that our chosen meal destination was closed on Mondays, we wound up here on a whim. And what a great surprise this place was: finding pizza to tantalize our NYC/Philly-spoiled taste buds absolutely made our night! The staff was friendly and accommodating, and our pizzas were made right after we ordered them and delivered to our table straight from the oven. The dining area was a little small and we did wait a while for our food, but those were small prices to pay for some of the freshest, most delicious pizza we'd had in a while. read more

The pizza: Excellent. I like a pizza that I can start with the crust and end with the tip :-)n NY style for sure. The experience: Great! The waitstaff is fare but everyone is friendly and accommodating. The price: A bit more than the other guys... but it shows in the quality. Other things on their menu are good as well. Garlic bread, subs, and their salads are not too bad as well! The only thing making this place lack a 5 star review is the price. Mr.Mikes, Manhattans, and Big Daddys are all competing with each other in this hot downtown location. Big Daddys is even more expensive with the same quality overall. Mr. Mikes is a bit cheaper but lacks the quality in the dough. Manhattans is greasier and cheaper but can be a hit or miss for awesome to bad. I hit this place up if I'm in the mood for local NY style over the others 9/10. read more

Possibly the best pizza to be found in Vermont -- and just one more reason why I have no desire to leave Vermont. Apparently this place started out in Huntington, Long Island, and they were smart and migrated to Vermont. The pizza is wonderful -- they have several pre-concieved pizzas to choose from. I personally had the Connecticut which has bacon, pepperoni and extra-cheese. OK, so maybe it is a "cardiac special" -- but it was damn good. The small pizza (which I happily polished off by myself), is small enough for one person with a big appetite -- otherwise you might have leftovers, unless you are there sharing with a friend, in which case there will be none to take home. The crust was nice and crisp and not too thick -- although they do offer Chicago style pan crusts for most of their pizzas. You can also order by the slice (but not their specialty pies), but I was just too damn hungry to just get a few slices. Their desserts looked real tasty as well -- but I left that to try for another time. They also offer pasta, heroes and panini's as well. Definitely worth a visit if you are in town and hungry for pizza. read more

Awesome food, super fast deliveries, I always get pizza from this location now. Word of advice to Juniors: please add and ranch/blue cheese button option on your sides! I love ordering it, but it's not listed for online ordering to choose. Thanks!! read more

This is a good pizza place if you're looking g for something on the go. I wouldn't say that this is the best pizza I've ever had, and each day the pizza tends to be slightly different. Each pizza maker seems to have there own spin on the pizza. Pricing is reasonable if not on the expensive side. read more

Piesanos - Italian Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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"Burlington Pizza Tour" "Juniors, More then Just Pizza" Which is good, because the Pizza is expensive, tasty, but expensive. I have eaten Pizza in New York, Chicago, Italy and Sicily, and in every place have found cheaper better pizza, there is no reason for it to be priced this high in Burlington, VT. I really don't mean to be a dick. Junior's Pizza is tasty, as is everything else on the menu, and always fresh, but when I'm thinking pizza I'm thinking organic or not, and Juniors does not seem to be organic so the price seems to be a little steep. I will opt for cheaper or better Pizza in Burlington. Juniors will not dissapoint you but it will cost you, Keep in mind this is a Pizza review, not a resteraunt review. But... Try the Meatball Sub! Delicious! -Fu D. read more

I went with several friends and we shared a few salads, two garlic breads, and two pizzas and we ALL got very very sick!! Since we were all only together for dinner and all of us had not eaten at any of the same places or things earlier we all believe it had to be something from Juniors that triggered our illness. We don't know if it was something that went bad, wasn't properly refrigerated or fully cooked or if someone didn't practice good hygiene, in any case there really isn't any excuse for what happened to ALL of us. On other visits it was inconsistent at best. On every visit the staff is watching the TVs, talking, gossiping and fooling around. If there is supervision, or anyone acting as a manager should, I've yet to see them. Their Colchester location is much better and there seems to be more supervision of the staff and quality control. Because of what happened after our last visit I would not visit this location ever again. read more

I am so in love with Junior's food. We were visiting from Boca Raton, FL at the end of July 2015, and my brother and sister-in-law took us here for dinner. We sat outside with their dog and enjoyed the beautiful weather. The owners came over and sat with us for a while, suggesting some amazing dishes to try. OMG.....EVERYTHING was AMAZING!!!!! We had a margarita pizza, scallops, calamari and about 4 more dishes that they suggested; one better than the other. YOU MUST TRY THEIR SCALLOPS.....a must have. I could go on & on, but my words do not do it any justice. We are planning a trip back to Vermont & as I write my mouth is water for more of their food. By the way, we went back two more times before we left Vermont I also want to thank Frank & Evelyn Salese, the owners, for an excellent evening and experience. Your suggestions were right on and your company was incomparable. We look forward to seeing you both again soon. Have a margarita pizza ready for us to begin........ Jif & Lori read more

The slices we're a little expensive for our NYC taste, but I admit the margarita slice was delightful. The spacey girl working behind the counter gave me the wrong change ($3 short) which in my eyes is a major no no. A fellow customer innocently applying crushed red pepper to his cheese slice had the lid of the container fall off, creating a mountain of spices atop his dinner. No no. read more

When Juniors downtown first opened, they were great and had awesome pizza. Corners were obviously cut to save money and they went down hill. This "new" place just keeps going from where Juniors left off. read more