Had some friends over on a random Wednesday night and called in a big order for pick up. Christine is the owner, and made the entire order by herself. 2x six cut pies, 2 orders of knots, two orders of wings. Everything was so fresh and was ready when I got there. I got to talk to Christine about the restaurant business and she buys local, makes everything from scratch, and offers home collected honey and other products. The pizza was bomb. I'm so picky when it comes to the sauce and she knocks it out of the park. I'm a new local to the Schenectady area and definitely plan on stopping in again soon. read more

Terrible food. Even worse customer service, actually no customer service. Tried multiple platforms to get ahold of the owner about an order that was absolutely rancid nd was ignored. My order was awful, nothing was edible. The mozzarella sticks were overcooked and hard. The items made with pizza dough all tasted sour like the dough had expired. I had to throw everything out. I tried several times to contact the restaurant. Called, emailed, fb messaged. I finally reached out to Slice and they contacted the restaurant and the owner told them that the order was made correctly. Maddendingly unhelpful, considering the accuracy of the order was never in question. I guess as long as they make the correct food the quality is irrelevant. read more

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First time back in several years! Too busy trying out other pizza places when one if the best is close to our home. We have had a lot of very good pizzas from Clifton Park recently since family lives there BUT tonight we ordered from a place in Niskayuna that makes great pizzas! Since we are more interested in eating healthy, we are now going to get take out here more often -- our new go to place. The owner is committed to using quality organic beef, chicken, and vegetables. No hormones, antibiotics, or preservatives in ingredients! Bravo ---And the prices here are in line with other places that use lesser quality ingredients. It is Super Bowl night -- We ordered pizza and wings which were outstanding. The Chicken Spinach garlic round pizza was my favorite. Generous amount of quality toppings! Perfect crust and you could fold slice in half lengthwise NYC style! Not greasy!!! Hate when pizza needs to be blotted on top to remove visible oil slick. My grandsons enjoyed the pizza and wings and adults did as well. The wings were on dry side and crispy the way we like them. Cooked to perfection! The menu is extensive and includes variety of soups, subs, Italian dinners, salads, health drinks etc. for take out. Reviews of the catering menu are complimentary. Photos of menu are included. read more

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Pizza Buono is always amazing! Phenomenal owner, delicious pizza, and outstanding service every time.

Worst place ever!!!! I ordered a double cheese pizza and received a double sauce pizza with sprinkles of Parmesan cheese. They really had the audacity to sprinkle Parmesan cheese on this pizza. THE WORST!!!!! read more

Pizza Buono - Double sauce pizza with sprinkles of Parmesan cheese - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Schenectady, New York

On a whim, I stopped here for pizza. Yum! Crispy bottom crust gives way to tender, chewy deliciousness. Flavorful sauce and just enough cheese but not too much to make it greasy. They have an extensive juice bar so you can detox after gorgeing yourself. I like that they had their wheat grass growing right on the counter. Lots of vegan protein powders to choose from. I am not a big juicer, but I was pleasantly surprised to see it alongside the pizza. And now for a confession: I have never had a canoli! So tonight I tried one. The first thing that struck me was the hint of cinnamon. OMG. Then there was the creamy, succulent filling. I gobbled it up and didn't take a picture. But it was great. They had cakes and cookies to try in the future. Pizza Buono is proud of their efforts to be healthy and green. They list everything on the wall; the only thing that really struck me as unique is they compost the kitchen scraps. They have upgraded their lights and offer whole wheat crust pizzas, among others. For a whim, this pizzeria turned out to be a great discovery. I saw they had salads so I will come back when less rushed and check out the full menu. read more

Pizza Buono - Cheese pizza - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Schenectady, New York

I recently tried this place and it is a gem, the customer service is very very nice, i would recommend this place to anyone who loves pizza as much as i do read more

We're updating and elevating our review to four stars, now that we've tried the Sicilian, which had an excellent crust and showcased the tasty sauce a bit more, and the stromboli and calzone, both of which are unique among the pizza joints down the Upper Union Business Improvement District strip. It's not necessarily world-class but it's certainly the best of the numerous pizza joints in the immediate area. read more

Dearest Pizza Buono, You make tasty pizza! Hooray for that! My problem is with the service. What is the point of taking a customer's phone number when you take an order? One of the uses for it should be to notify the customer if there's a problem or delay with their order. I don't appreciate ordering a pizza 2.5 hours ahead of time, stating that I'll pick it up at 6:30pm, then arriving and paying to be told that it's going to be a 20 minute wait because it's just going in the oven now. I'm thrilled business was good that day and you had lots of orders. Please use your resources at hand to notify customers if there is a delay. read more

I'm from Brooklyn, N.Y. and I'm a big pizza guy. I've been to all the good ones in NYC. From Gramaldi's to Totonos,to John's in the village to Di Fara in Brooklyn. This Pizza Buono must be the best kept secret in town! I've been going to this fine establishment for two years every time I'm in Schenectady, and they are as good as anyone of them I've mentioned above. Not only are the ingredients fresh, they use homemade mozzalla and a fresh dough everytime. The crust and the sauce is a perfect marriage of flavor. The price is also very affordable. My family of four can have a nice luch for under $20. Unheard of in NYC! I think the parking alone cost us $25 bucks. Also the decor is nicely done and the service alway friendly. They also keep the place real clean despite having almost no employees. (I can't figure this out, it must be some sort of magic.) This pizzeria is definitely a family affair. I think the owner operator/wife Christina runs the counter while the chef/husband make the masterpieces in the kitchen. Sometime you will even see their kids doing homework in the kitchen. They also have authentic italian dinners pre-made in the fridge that you can purchase. They have chicken parm , lasagna, baked ziti and eggplant parm. The price for these dishes are very reasonable too. $6.50 ea. or 2/$10.50. This culinary delight should be recognized more often because Schenectady does not know how good of a pizzeria they have and at what value! read more

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Pepperoni pizza and medium wings prepared in a timely manner. Friendly over the phone and in person for pickup. The pizza was okay and the wings were middle of the road as well. Blue cheese was nothing special and in a tiny container. If you are looking for a slightly less than average pizza and wing experience for pick up in Nisky, this place may be up your alley. read more

Found my new favorite pizza place! Crust was perfectly crispy and topped with the right amount of sauce and topping!

This is the best place in town. Ingredients are fresh, calzones are awesome and it is nice to support a local family. It is also a juice bar and you can have birtday parties for kids here they learn to make pizza and cake. Great!! read more

As former patrons of homestyle pizza, we got tired of the inconsistent pizza and borderline rude staff at homestyle. So we gave pizza buono a shot, and now we're hooked. Frequent items of purchase are the sandwiches and salads. Every sandwich is well cooked (I get hot sandwiches) with a nice crunch on the bread. My favorites are the chicken parm, eggplant parm, and steak sandwich. The steak is a steak, veg, and marinara style steak, with tender, lean meat and nicely cooked veggies. My wife often orders salads, and has enjoyed them every time. Fresh vegetables, always made to order, delicious all around. House dressing is quite good. The portions are solid for the price all around. I have had the pizza probably 4 or 5 times, and I do enjoy it more than most of the pizzas in the nisky area. The cook on the crust is always good and always consistent. The toppings do not come from a can, they are all fresh and we'll cooked (mushroom pizza is never wet!!!). Home style is the place to be for Niskayuna pizza, subs, and salads. They have a healthy and still delicious take on their offerings and it is well enjoyed by my whole family. The only downside: they have been randomly closed on days where they are supposed to be open, and they don't post it on their facebook. My recommendation is to call ahead if you're looking to drop in on a Sunday, that tends to be the most questionable day. read more

My go to pizza place. Fresh ingredients. Lots of healthy options. They have whole wheat and gluten free crust if that's your thing. A+ food and A+ staff read more

Best pizza in Schenectady. The specialty pizzas (lasagna, chicken Parm) and the calzones are awesome. A great family owned place.

The pizza here sucks in my personal opinion. If your really looking for an awesome pizza close to here go the little extra distance to get Paulie's pizza. The one woman who works there is sweet but she was the only one. Other then that, the customer service is terrible. Will never come back. You could not pay me enough to, if we're being honest. Just because there is a juice bar in there still is not enough of a reason for me to step foot in here. The smell is way better than the taste, trust me on that one. read more

Come for the pizza... stay for the smoothies!! Whether you're feeling like you want to treat your body like a temple, or indulge your taste buds for the best pizza in town, there's always a reason to stop in! Service could be quicker, but I never mind waiting when everything is made to order! read more

Excellent pizza, wings and salads and the ladies are so friendly! It is the go to spot for our family that's located nearby. Definitely recommend them!! read more

I've been meaning to stop here since we moved to Schenectady and am just getting around to it! We are always on the quest for good pizza and Pizza Buono didn't let us down! We got the 8 cut Buono Supreme and it was delicious!! Great crust, sauce, REAL sausage, and not at all greasy! The owner, Christina?, was very nice, welcoming, and the place was really clean! There were tables if you wanted to eat in as well as a refridgerated case as you walked in that had homemade italian specialties like lasagna, etc as well as salads and potato salad. We'll be going back! read more

my family has tried all the pizza places in and around Niskayuna. We like this 1 the best. And the staff is very friendly and accommodating.

As I entered this establishment I was totally confused, there were menu boards everywhere. I ordered a Greek salad with chicken for myself and a slice of cheese pizza for my daughter.....I was charged $19!!!! The pizza was gross.... dry, burned, and tasted sour. The Greek salad was more like a garden salad and had chunks of carrots and peppers, and the chicken was cold and had no flavor. I won't be going back #sorrynotsorry #overpriced read more

Really fresh ingredients and excellent pizza. Salads are made with the best quality lettuce (no cheap iceberg lettuce) and calzones are stuffed with a ton of toppings. Pizza Buono is one of the better pizza shops in the area. read more

Really disappointed after reading good reviews on YELP. Worst pizza I've had in years. I do not believe their current cook has the least bit of experience in pie making. Embarrassingly little cheese, and pepperoni that looked like a 3X order, covering the pizza like a blanket. I will never forget this wasted trip to PIZZA BUONO. read more

After moving across country we were exhausted and just hoping for something decent, we were pleasantly surprised! This pizza is our absolute favorite! read more

Stopped at Pizza Buono looking for a quick bite to eat after a long weekend trip. I had a slice of pizza, which was OK, but I didn't think it was anything special (maybe because it was later in the evening and the pizza may have been sitting out for a while. This might be an issue of timing. Based on some of the other reviews, I shouldn't hesitate to give Pizza Buono another chance. read more

Worst service in Schenectady Order in the morning if you like it for Dinner wsjd9240@gmail.com

This place has really good pizza and the salads are made in front of you! The ladies there are supper friendly and I can't wait to eat there again! read more

Plusses- good, crisp crust and high-quality cheese. Really nice people run the place and it is a pleasant place to grab some lunch. Minus- sauce needs a bit more more flavor. I recommend it, but a few places in Schenectady are better. read more

I was going to have dinner at Pizza Buono last night with my husband and son but there was no place to park so we left parking there is terrible they need to make a parking place for there customers. Vera, read more

Seriously the best pizza I've had since moving to this area 15 years ago. As good as any pizza I had in Florence or Rome. I wish I lived a little closer so I could have it more often. I ate two slices in the car on the way home - I couldn't wait. read more

This may be my favorite pizza period but it is by far the best in the area. The staff is phenomenal as well and very personable. This is a family that I like to give my business too and I'm rewarded with fantastic food every time. read more

I have been coming to Pizza Buono consistently for almost four years. They have the best pizza in the region using fresh quality ingredients. Their sandwiches, salads, wings, and calzones are also great (I think the wings also compete for the best in the area). Can't forget the cookies and cannoli. My family has never had an item from them that did not meet or exceed expectations. I hear they are expanding their offerings! Can't wait to try them out. read more

My favorite pizza place in this area. Especially love their "The White" pizza with spinach and their Garlic and italian sausage pizza with mushrooms. read more

I am a pizza afficionado and have to say that this is the best pizza that I have eaten from a take out pizza restaurant in the tri city area or anywhere for that matter. The quality of the ingredients is first rate and everything is in the proper proportion to make an exceptional pizza. If you appreciate truly great pizza try Pizza Buono. You wont be disappointed. read more

This place is the best!! Delicious organic juices and smoothies and the pizza is the bomb dot com!! I come here one to two times a week!! Oh yeah they have wheatgrass too!! read more

Hubby & I just wanted a couple of slices for lunch. We each had 2 slices, mushroom, plain & Sicilian plain. The crust was very light. Enjoyed our quick lunch very much. read more

I'm thinking (hoping and praying) it was an off day. Really off. New pizza cook? I called to place an order and asked whether they use red onions on a pizza. I love onions. I love red onions. But for the life of me, I care not for red onions on a pizza. Dude: "Well, I'm not sure." Can you ask? Dude: "It's kind of busy tonight." ?? Too busy to ask about the kind of onions used? The humanity. Rolled the dice. Yes, red onions. Fortunately, both the red onion and mushroom nanobits were too small to have any measurable effect on the pizza. When I appeared to collect my pricey pizza and garlic knots, the horde had dwindled to two guys picking up dinner and a man ordering a sub. One. 1 sub. The woman helping him was delightful, and we exchanged pleasantries. She appeared competent, and so I don't think she made my pizza. As a middle-aged woman with a middle-aged woman's crap metabolism, I have only so many pizza points. Pizza Buono swindled me out of my pizza points, and I've been sad since. read more

I'm unable to review or comment on the food at pizza buono because poor customer service prevented me from doing so. I just recently moved to the area and was very excited to try out their juice bar. I walk in and see a large group of young college girls there waiting to decide on what juice or smoothie they wanted so rather than being rude and cutting in front of them I waited. I waited about 15 minutes while the 2 employees made the 6 smoothies. Then as the employee rings out the girls I start to order my juice when she interrupts me and says that the juice bar is closed for another 2 hours. Never said a peep while I stood there patiently. And all she said as an excuse was because they are having a party and then mumbles a weak sorry - well don't you think that if you could serve 6 girls in front of me you could've served one more??? I've never been that rudely ignored and then been given a poor excuse on why they couldn't serve me. I hope their food is better than their customer service as unfortunately I will never try it. Thank you for a frustrating start to my day. read more

I love my pizza. You'd think, with all of the pizza joints aroung I'd find many that are amazing and meet my expectations for flavor and consistency. I've eaten at most of the joints in the area and some are good but none are as good as Pizza Buono. Why? Lets start with the crust. Almost every other pizza i've eaten in the area, the dough sits in your stomach like a brick and I always feel kind of sick from the density of the crust. Pizza Buono has a knack for preparing the crust to be light and airy but not so airy its like French Bread pizza. The crust is always crispy and the density of the dough seems perfect. The flavor of the crust is excellent IMO. Now the sauce. what can I say...it just tastes like good home-made Italian pizza sauce, like I used to have as a child growing up in a traditional Italian family. Perfect IMO. During lunch time the counter pizza is amazing, especially when you crisp it up by asking them to reheat it slighly in the pizza oven. This is my favorite pizza joint of all time. However, what has kept me from assigning 4 stars in this review, is the counter pizza late in the day, getting on toward dinner time. IMO, fresh slice pizza should be made and the lunch pizza should be discarded because it has been sitting too long. I think one of the reviewers above had encountered this on his first visit and this is why he wasn't thrilled with the pizza. I have spoken to the owner regarding this issue and he agreed...they're making fresh counter pizza for the evening hours. If this is the case...I give this place 5 stars! read more