This is just an update to my previous reviews of this fantastic establishment. After relocating from Gilroy to SoCal, I cannot find a local pizzeria that does a calzone (w/ ricotta) that comes even close to the high caliber that Pinocchio's offers in my new area. Therefore, if you're in Gilroy or just passing through, this place is certainly destination worthy! read more

Very cool spot with a distinct East Coast feel that really sets it apart. The atmosphere feels genuine and welcoming, striking a great balance between laid-back and refined. Prices are refreshingly reasonable, especially considering the high quality of everything they offer. What stood out most, though, was the taste--my pizza was genuinely delicious and clearly made with care. You can tell there's real attention to detail, from the ingredients to the presentation. It's the kind of place that doesn't just look good, but actually delivers where it matters. Overall, a great find if you're looking for somewhere that combines character, quality, and value. Definitely worth checking out, and I'd happily come back again. read more

My cousin and his family surprised me one Saturday afternoon. My grandma was at the hospital, so we were communicating daily and constantly to coordinate a time to visit. It's not just to visit but we wanted to help her eat and translate for her. We were always close, but I think this made us so much closer. I was at home when they called to tell me they were 10 min away and to get out of the house. I was in awe, felt so loved and nurtured. They were in Gilroy for the day, ate there, and got me something. They drove an extra 15 min after Gilroy to drop it off for me. The crust was delicious; slightly chewy, incredibly airy. The combination pizza had fresh ingredients, fully loaded! The cannoli were rich, crunchy, light.. mildly sweet. We enjoyed our surprise pizza and desserts so much. read more

Pinocchio's Pizza - Combination. - Pizza Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Excellent service and pizza Helpful staff and affordable prices Calzone was oven baked fresh and generous portion. Customized toppings were added. Pizza was much better than Costco. I would eat here again eventually. read more

Love this little pick up only pizza place! The old pics on the wall, the owners working there still. They got it. Hard lifetime work here. On the corner, close early, really helpful if you ask anything. I prefer mildly spicy sausage myself but the crust was great. We went 3x in our short time here Oh- no restrooms- just in case read more

I am so sad that their pizza has changed in my opinion. It doesn't taste the same as before. I have tried and tried thinking maybe it was just that day but no. Maybe they have changed their vendor for their ingredients? This was my favorite pizza in South County, but for now I don't feel it's the same. 3 stars for their friendly service. read more

My favorite pizza place in Gilroy because of how good the pizza is as well as how warm and welcoming the staff is. I've ordered pick up from here a few times and never had a problem with the order or service. read more

Family... owned... and... operated. I've been coming here for years & the pizza never disappoints. I just got a medium sausage & pepperoni pizza & between, my hubby, our daughter & I it's almost gone. The service is always friendly & welcoming when I order over the phone & enter. You can tell that this family loves what they do & it's making pizzas. Not only though do they have pizza's they also have Stromboli & Calzones. Along with, garlic knots, Garlic Bread, Appetizers, Salads & desserts. This place is small & is for pick up. But that's ok. You taste the love & care they put into their food. Also... most pizza places around Gilroy for a medium 2 topping pizza is more than $20.00 read more

Pinocchio's Pizza - Medium Pepperoni & Sausage pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Gilroy, California

this place has amazing service they're quick they're cheap and they taste amazing whenever I pass by Gilroy I always get a pizza because they're cheap for the amount that you get and they use quality ingredients. Definitely the best pizza in Gilroy. read more

Delicious cheezy pizza. It's good prices with good portions, it's delicious, you can get the food fresh, the service is quick, and fast. The store is like a mom-and-pop 90s New York themed place. Always came here after High School with girls, so it's a place I'd recommend. read more

Great and fast service. We usually get pepperoni with chicken. This pizza is soooo good!!!

Best pizza ever. Great price high quality pizza. Love this place I have been coming here for years. My father brought me and now I bring my son. read more

We have lived here in Gilroy since 2008. We love pizza and we have it often, and we have tried all the pizza in this area and beyond. I am originally from the northeast US and I have a particular sort of taste for pizza. This restaurant provides that always has and I expect always will. Absolutely my favorite pizza anywhere in California. read more

The pizza was good, and I love the environment that the workers and owner set once we walked in. They were awesome. Had good sense of humor and we're very friendly to speak with. read more

Pinocchio's Pizza - Pepperoni and artichoke heart - Pizza Near Me - Gilroy, California

Ordered a Giant Pizza just before closing. The employees were extremely nice and pleasant. Pizza was delicious and didnt last long. Cant wait to order again. It felt like a deal for the quality of the Pizza not the other way around. read more

The pros: our medium pizza was pretty big and came loaded with toppings (definitely no skimping here). We also ordered a meatball sub, and that sandwich was massive. Everything was decently tasty, although very heavy. The cons: they don't have a bathroom, and they don't provide any of the basics, like plates, red pepper flakes, or cheese. I usually enjoy topping my pizza with some parmesan, so I asked if they had any packets or if they could give me a small container (and I was willing to pay for an extra "topping"), and the person behind the counter rather dismissively said "cheese has already been put on the pizza." read more

Small place - take out only A good amount of fresh toppings on the pizza. I usually don't enjoy thin crust pizza but this place is an exception. It's crispy thin but has a soft chewy center. Love the marinara sauce on the side to dip the ends. Sorry for the half eaten pics but it looked so delicious. I wish they included the price online We ordered small calzone, medium combo supreme, jalapeño bread (peppers were spicy delicious) and it came out to $47 + tip. read more

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Customer Service Is Horrible! Staff Is Not Welcoming Or Friendly. Ambience Is Very Sad.

Still same owners! I love r their Stromboli's!!!! Very traditional Italian Pizzeria. There's no other pizza like Pinocchio's read more

Ive always Bought pizza here. caude it was one of the best in town .. But these last two time I bought a pepperoni pizza it has not been good they change there pepperoni topping from the orginAl one they used to used ..Not so good . it had enough you can tell they switch there cheese a while back but ot wasent so bad .But the pepperoni now is just as worse read more

Pizza was not my style and the price was pretty steep. The ladies at the counter were all very sweet and friendly but the restaurant itself is cluttered and a little odd. I like a hole in the wall as much as the next person but this was next level. Not the worst I've ever had but I was really hoping for more. read more

Great spot! It was my first time here even though I grew up in this town lol. I ordered the chicken combo and the supreme veggie combo, both were delicious but the chicken was my favorite. I think it's because it had a really crunchy bacon topping on it, while the veggie one slightly lacked some flavor. I do wish the garlic knots were more like knots instead of bread rolls with cheese on top, and it never hurts to add a bit more garlic... But that's coming from someone who is a total garlic freak so maybe just ignore me lol. Super yummy overall, definitely ordering from here again! read more

Pinocchio's Pizza - a pizza in a box - Pizza Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Oh my lanta. The Garlic twists are my fav. The sauce is to die for. So far not a #1 fan of the pizzas. I mean they're good. I've only had the margarita and pesto chicken. I didn't care for them. Still great pizza place. read more

Came in yesterday to get take out from here after the rave reviews from people about how well they've been throwing it down this quarantine. My friend is in a Facebook take out group and reconsidered this place even though he is a staunch supporter of round table for reasons unknown. He suggested we give the place a try, and I pounced on it, as I've heard at work that people say this is the best pizza in town. He's a pepperoni guy and I like anything but so I went with the veggie supreme and called in to ask if they could do that. Lady over the phone was very nice and said order would be ready in 35 minutes, took my number down (they go by number not name so sending my friend into the store wouldn't have been as feasible). A large pizza easily feeds 2-3. There was 2 of us and we have 3 slices left for tomorrow. The veggie side had a lot going on which was great! Actual garlic cloves, artichokes, olives, mushrooms, tomato, onions comprised my side of the pizza, which made it more soggy. I'm told New York is floppy because slices are big to fold, but this seemed more floppy than soggy so who knows. Still good and I'd come back here again for their veggie supreme. read more

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Pinocchio's pizza: fresh ingredients, family owned and operated, and a unique flavour & quality only found in Gilroy California. The only drawback is that they are not open 24/7. This is the top quality pizza that I wish I could find all over the states on my travels. Let's hope someday they will expand. read more

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The pizza is hands down the best in Gilroy. Their margarita pizza is amazing. The family staff makes you feel like family. They are so friendly and welcoming. This is a pick up spot only, no interior seating. But still very welcoming. If you want great pizza, support this small family business. They have limited hours, so be sure to check the hours before going there. Call in your order and enjoy the deliciousness. read more

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Bring Back the Original Family, and The Old Original Family Recipe. Gone Are The Days of The Family Ambiance and Quality Pizza ! read more

My wife and I are so thankful we have found this great pizza so near to us. The combo pizza is our families favorite! We have also tried the Chicken Parm and many of the salads and we are always so pleased. The family behind the counter always welcomes guests with such warmth and friendliness that it really adds to the overall greatness of Pinocchio's Pizza. read more

Not sure about previous negative reviews, but this was my first time getting pizza here and it was great. I've wanted to come here for a while now, but due to my schedule I haven't been able to make it happen. Now, i'll make time when I want pizza because Pinocchio's knows how to make great pizza! The meats were fresh and hearty, the cheese was deliciously cheesy, and the tomato sauce was just right. Also, i'd like to add that the staff were very friendly and courteous. I'll definitely be coming back here again. read more

I met Sal about 35 years ago; I worked for his brother, Carlo. I remember as a tag-along, being invited to an impromptu dinner. To this day, I still rave about Mrs. Oliveri's pasta: delightful sauce with sausages, meatballs and pork feet on the side. Delicious! Not to mention a wheel of Parmesan about the size of car. Best pasta I've ever had. I have tried to replicate it many times - unsuccessfully. Anyway, a pal recommended Pinocchio's for pizza so I went there. It was incredibly delicious pizza: thin crust, sauced to perfection, with tasty sausage and pepperoni. I had no idea it was the Oliveri family until I returned home and googled the pizzeria. Looking at the reviews I can only assume that the bad reviews are those who have been force fed chain pizza. This is as close to Italy as it gets. I can't wait to try different pizzas, and suggest you do the same. read more

I am not a big Pizza person so I always try the family owned businesses vs a franchise store. I ordered over the phone for pick up as we were driving to a campground close by. After a 6 hour drive from Long Beach, that pizza was a pleasant surprise. I'm glad it's not in my neighborhood so I can keep to my diet. Thanks for the great meal. read more

This is a take out only pizza place. No inside seating. They use nice and fresh ingredients on the pizzas, sandwich's and salads. They have garlic knots and desserts too. Ask for it if you don't see it on the menu. Family owned and operated. Really nice people. I've tried many different pizzas from them and they all have been amazingly yummy and fresh. My favorite pizza place! read more

This is our gem! If you're craving pizza Pinocchio is the place to go!!! Excellent food and service. Best NY style pizza without leaving Gilroy. Do not leave the restaurant without an order of their pesto knots, they're our family's favorite. read more

We've been in Gilroy for a few years now and finally tried out Pinocchio's. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious! I will be coming back for more! read more

Pinocchio's Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Gilroy, California

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Love this local spot! Being new to town I thought the name alone was a chain that I wasn't familiar with and wanted to stay away from - that was lame of me. Soon enough, a ton of my new coworkers were all chatting about this place within days of each other. It's like they were all apart of this secret. I finally decided to give it a try and they were all right - it's delicious! I got a pepperoni with mushrooms and black olives and the pizza was legit. The crust was kinda thin but really just perfect. I also got the cannolis and those were a little on the sweeter side than I'm used to but were awesome. They were a big hit in the house too! They don't do delivery or participate in a delivery service but it's a family owned business that is worth the trip. Call ahead and order for pickup. You won't be disappointed! read more

Vicki, Gina and duke do an amazing job and make amazing food. Give yourself a treat and stop by!

Had high expectations and wanted to like it and give a small business a chance. Ended up disappointed. The Margherita pizza was a bit oily, salty and didn't taste great. Only the crust was good. This was a take out order read more

This is by far the best family owned pizzeria in town. My fiance is from New York she only asks for this place. read more

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The best pizza in Gilroy! Friendly staff and awesome service. The bull fighter is our family favorite. read more

Best pizza in Gilroy. By far the most authentic Italian pizza in Gilroy period. This pizza has been in Gilroy since I was a kid. Many memories and great food. read more