Their pizza is so good it's our family's favorite place to go in the area. Salads are good. The lasagna is good and even the ranch is good!

Went with 2 friends for lunch. Walked in and immediately greeted by the owner Phillip with a big smile. He came over and took our drink orders and we started going over the lunch menu. He brought our drinks and asked if we had any questions and to try and "stump" him with a laughter that was very comforting. He got a bit distracted for an employee wasn't showing up. But he stepped up and took our order for the giant pizza lunch combo. We ate our salad and couldn't believe our eyes when the pizza showed up! Ok some people's version of giant differ! But when they say giant they really mean GIANT!! We were all so shocked! He brought us some warm marinara sauce and ranch dressing and left us to eat! Afterwards he came over and commented that he was going to try and warn us about the size but we ordered with such confidence that he figured we knew! Let's just say we have leftovers! He even gave us a couple tricks on how to reheat it! For being stressed for the employee not showing he showed great service with a smile and laughter. Really impressed by Phillip and thank him for making lunch such a delicious and fun experience! The giant pizza comes with 1 topping and a salad and drink. I asked for black olives to go with my sausage and only charged and extra $2. The lunch deal was $13.50 and an extra $2 for the olives! I think I've got another 2 meals in my fridge highly recommend this place!! read more

Pizza D'Oro - GIANT PIZZA - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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My g girlfriend and I decided to go to Pizza Joe on Baker Street in Costa Mesa, we tried their Monday special of meat, lasagna, salad, and ordered an additional slice of pizza. Unfortunately, the lasagna was an edible. The pizza crust was so hard. You couldn't bite. The only thing that was Edible was their bread. When our waiter came back to check on us and to see if he wanted a box, I quietly told him we didn't enjoy the lasagna and he took the bill back. I thought he was going to subtract from the bill, but my my surprise, he didn't. He said it was at the discretion of the manager. I spoke to the manager who refused to give me his name and said if we would have mentioned it earlier, he could've done something about it, he told me to , "please pay the bill and he's sorry that we didn't enjoy the mail". Thus causing me to initiate writing this review and not recommending this particular Pizza d'oro to be patronized! The food was terrible and the staff , is inexperienced in handling an unsatisfactory customer situation! read more

Ordered the family special with lasagna and a shrimp scampi appetizer. The flavor was amazing. The food came hot and fresh. The surprising part is it fed a family of 7 under 100.00. Even had some drinks and took home some leftovers, we are never disappointed. read more

Great pizza and lasagna. Cafe style, order at the counter and then take a seat. Or call it in and then pick it up.

I ordered two giant slices. The pepperoni one was good but they completely botched the other one. I ordered a peppers and mushroom giant slice for the second one, what they gave me was sausage and mushroom. I didn't see they made the order wrong until I got home bc they gave me the pizza boxes taped up and I didn't open them up. Plus I came in at 9pm and the guy working the front was already pushing me out the door after I ordered. I asked for napkins once my order was done and he said "we've already closed the lobby". Ok, I still want napkins to go. The veggie slice was for my vegetarian friend. He couldn't eat dinner and I was super sad and felt so bad about the place screwing up his order. read more

Great food and family friendly environment. Have been going there for over 10 years. Great community building

BEST HOLE-IN-THE-WALL IN ORANGE COUNTY ! I'm of Italian descent , have lived in the area for decades and a regular at Pizza D'Oro. Those guys DO KNOW about Italian Cuisine and it's being passed on through generations ! Whether over the phone or in person the interaction is always of utmost respect, courtesy and friendliness. Food quality is nearly artisan-like, fairly priced and that's the Italian way that has kept me as a customer. Thanks to the Di Pietro Family for serving this community with joy. Grazie Mille ! read more

Love that this place exists. Came to the old location in fountain valley when Nick was still alive. This place is ran by the family. Still has same vibe, value, and taste. Thank you guys for keeping Nick alive through the restaurants. read more

Pizza D'Oro - Side salad with ranch - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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After spending a few weeks on the East Coast happily bouncing from one delicious Pizzeria to another-- when I reached California, I searched for a new spot to try out. I googled a few and came across 'Pizza D'Oro' on Baker Street in Costa Mesa, which is 35 minutes north so we stopped in at 3:30 on a Monday afternoon so it wasn't that busy. First impression is one of an old-style pizza restaurant (from my youth) which feels homey and comfortable with photos on walls, specials on chalkboards, and a menu located under the plastic table topper. As soon as we opened the door we were invited to sit down at any open table and since it's a smaller room and 4 tables were occupied, we opted for a booth closest to the kitchen. My husband ordered spaghetti with meatballs which came with two slices of garlic bread. Since it was still their lunch menu, the plate cost only $12.50 which is really unheard of nowadays, and a very pleasant surprise! I had their 'giant' slice of pizza (with 2 toppings) which comes with a garden salad made of iceberg lettuce, cheese, shredded carrots, a few slices of pepperoni, and Italian Ranch dressing, it was cold, fresh and delicious and it also came with a (refillable) soda ALL for $14.65 (price reflects two toppings which cost extra) Let me say, for a mega slice it was very good but I bet if I ordered a whole pie, it would've been even tastier! Our server, Garrett, was very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable about the establishment and their food. He had told us about how this establishment has been around for 50 years and their meatball recipe has been passed down for generations. I told him it was our first time visiting, and after Googling and reading Yelp reviews, we decided to stop in! As we were talking to him, I mentioned the crust was excellent, and the underside was perfectly cooked. The meatballs were tender and the sauce was very good, not overly spiced, not too sweet, just right! As we were talking to Garrett, the owner, Phil, came by and thanked us for the compliments we were giving Garrett. I told him to keep doing whatever it is he's doing because they've got it down to a science. I will say this is probably the one of the BEST VALUES in Orange County! If you're ever in the neighborhood, do yourself a favor and check out D'Oro's! read more

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Updating my review to rate their catering services to thank them on #ThankYouThursday! I recommended the hosts of my baby shower to use Pizza D Oro catering. It was convenient to place the order over the phone and the food was hot & ready for pick-up on time. Note that the email listed did not seem to work (at least for them so it's best to call). Pick-up went smoothly; the worker was very friendly and polite. Ordered: -Party-size pizza (biggest pizza we've ever seen - make sure you have space in your car/trunk if you order this!) -Full pan of Spinach Lasagna (deliciously cheesy - was still piping hot when served) -Full pan of Chicken Strips Alfredo (biggest hit - everyone wanted to pack home the leftovers) -Full pan of House Salad (they give you a tub for the dressing - we got both ranch and Italian .. the garlic ranch goes great with the pizza!) -The pastas each came with a full loaf of garlic bread as well. Everyone at the event was stuffed and there was enough food for everyone to pack leftovers - we got so much food for a great price point and I will definitely be using them to cater my next big event! read more

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Went back today and the food and service were great! We got our usual fried zucchini with homemade ranch and a medium pizza with pepperoni, onion, garlic, jalapeno. We also appreciated the low corkage fee of $8 as we brought our own bottle of wine. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place. The pizza was awesome! We ordered the party pizzas to feed a group of 70 people and the pizza was delicious. Phil was so nice and accommodating to work with, he made the ordering process very easy. Highly recommend, we will be back! read more

I ordered my pizza so I cannot speak on their service or ambience. But I can speak on their pizza...most notably the sauce. I am, as I've said over and over again, a North Jersey, Italian, Pizza Snob...but I can adapt. However there are a few mortal sins you do not commit with pizza. In this case, it was the sauce!!!!!! It had so much sugar in it they mine as well have used ketchup. I couldn't finish one piece. Maybe some people like that, because maybe some people don't like pizza...but I feel like too much of this sauce would give me diabetes. Pizza sauce DOES NOT NEED SUGAR!! It should have a little "tang" to it. And the sauce, carries the flavor of the entire pie. I also wasn't crazy about the "papa johns" style of cheese. Like, u take a circle of cheese and paste it to a pie. Idk...they have great reviews, and a lot of people like them. But as a Sicilian I just couldn't get over the sauce. Also, and I don't know how this is possible, but the basil they used had almost no flavor at all. Plenty of basil on it...but no taste...maybe I have bells palsy on both sides of my face...anything is possible. read more

Very friendly staff, organized, good food and reasonable price. I will definitely come back and and refer other friends

Great costumer service and pizza! Just hosted a large birthday party for my son. Ordered off the catering menu here. Phil made everything so easy! I would highly recommend this spot for affordable catering. It's rare to find good quality, costumer service, and affordability all in one restaurant. I was very impressed! read more

This has become a family favorite when we are down visiting our daughter in college. From the antipasto salad to the pizza to the service everything is top notch. read more

Toppings and sauce are never evenly distributed. The bottom is always too crispy. I wish they offer garlic sauce. Service is good, cozy shop

Great food and a reasonable price. They also have great specials throughout the week. Check it out!

Pizza and service was great. One the very best pizza's I have tasted. The pizza sauce very good not spicy and the pizza crust was baked just right read more

This place is amazing. The food is great. The prices are awesome. I've been coming here for years and it's simply great food always. I like that it's small and kinda cozy. I've never had bad service. I think it's a hidden gem. I will always come back! read more

This review is long overdue. My dad has been getting our huge family the party/king size pizzas since I was a little girl. It's delicious. Today was my first time dining in as I was craving some pasta. The giant slice of pizza is literally GIANT. The server offered to cut it for us when she heard we'd be sharing and even then they were still huge! The spaghetti was delicious, the meat sauce is to die for! I got the Alfredo, I will say it was lacking some sauce.. and asked the server for an extra side of sauce. They brought it out at no extra charge, and it was delicious after that!! So really no reason to complain about that as they accommodated to my liking. We will definitely be returning to dine in. read more

Pizza D'Oro - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I've been eating at this little place since they opened around 1978-79, when owner Nick (RIP) was there every day. I lived in Costa Mesa until 1990, and was a regular customer. Now live in South OC, but come here whenever I'm in Costa Mesa. I usually order the spaghetti with sausage & peppers, or chicken Alfredo, lasagna or so many other things. But this past Monday, we tried the spaghetti with mushrooms & sausage. OMG, I may have to move back to Costa Mesa. DELICIOUS!!! My suggestion is that you try this place. And, check out their daily specials. Amazing. read more

Amazing pizzas. Definitely a go-to spot. We ordered the meat lovers and the white chicken Alfredo pizzas. They came out piping hot from the oven. Perfectly cooked. The pizza dough is so scrumptious. Do not waste the crust! Dip it in some ranch and your taste buds will thank you. They are perfectly soft and chewy. The meat lovers ingredients were generously plied to the pie, not too salty, not sparse. Just lovely deliciousness. The white pizza was equally delectable. Almost deep dish with sauce and plenty of spinach and breast meat chicken. Cute little spot. There are very few tables so be ready for a wait or get your meal to go and enjoy at home! Ample parking out front in this strip mall. My new fave pizza joint! read more

Long wait for average pizza, only ones in the restaurant and they still said they had a delay in making a fresh pizza

Eat here often, Good food, Big portions, Very fair pricing. A local favorite that produces excellent quality food with a big menu.

Amazing Food, Great Value, Family Service! The DiPietro Family has been keeping Orange County WELL FED, for DECADES! Originally opened by patriarch, Nick DiPietro in a small space in La Palma, the eatery quickly expanded to locations in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa. Serving up classic southern Italian specialties such as Spaghetti, Lasagna, and the best Chicken Parmigiana you've ever tasted, Pizza D' Oro has become an Orange County tradition. Years after their humble beginnings, the next generation of the DiPietro family are still serving up their fine fare at their cozy locations in CM and HB. The food is phenomenal, the prices are reasonable, and the family atmosphere is warm and inviting. The next time you're craving authentic Italian flavor, stop in and see Joe and the family at your nearest Pizza D'Oro. You won't be sorry! read more

The food was absolutely terrible. One of the worst Italian restaurants I've ever been to. It was blatantly obvious that the cook microwaved everything you can hear him in the back opening, closing the microwave door. All the bread had no garlic and the pizza tasted like a frozen pizza. Insanely disappointed. read more

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A very nice family friendly pizza and pasta place with dine-in (table service) and take-out. The service was outstanding: fast, friendly, and very helpful. Our server was attentive and made sure we had whatever was needed. The salads were fresh and nicely made. The garlic bread was served warm and crunchy. The pasta dishes were well made and had sufficient for a second meal the next days. Overall, a pleasant and enjoyable dinner! read more

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Oh my!! This review is WAY overdue... This place has great pizza, huge slices the size of your head! They also have great Italian pasta and the service has always been A+!! We love Pizza D'oro! read more

As always, the food is amazing. Blake really comes through with his amazing service. We ordered to go and it was perfect. Thanks for having such great food and service! read more

Excellent quality and huge portions. The meatballs are home made. Same with the chicken, etc. the pizza is delicious too. Highly recommend. Also, they have good quality fountain coke!!! read more

Pizza D'Oro - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Our server Cj gave phenomenal service ! My aunt and uncle brought me and my daughter way back and it was delish.Well tonight they brought me back here again for the AYCE spaghetti Wednesdays.Was excellent.My uncle has been loyal customer with the owner here for well over 34 years and still looking for his first bad meal .Won't happen . read more

Best lunch specials in Costa Mesa. Huge portions with a variety of Items. This place is a classic. The photos tell The real story and the lunch specials just cannot be any better. read more

Really tasty cheesy pizza! Accurate order, arrived hot. Definitely recommend! read more

Pizza D'Oro - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We love family owned and run places...this one is great. Good food, good service, (CJ is so friendly and polite), and even on a busy night, it wasn't too loud! We will be back!! read more

Ordered takeout and by the time I drove from my place to the restaurant it was ready (about a 5 to 10 minute drive). The staff are friendly and the food was great. I was surprised with how fast the service was and portion size. I ordered spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic bread. Super good and no complaints! read more

Pizza D'Oro - Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

After a long walk through South Coast Plaza on New Year's Day I was craving pizza. I looked up what restaurants were open and close by and Pizza D'Oro came up. It was still early, about 6:00 pm. I was seated right away in one of the several booths available. I looked at the menu, which was under glass on the table top. Even though I wanted pizza, I saw that their daily special was spaghetti with salad and garlic bread and your choice of a meatball or a sausage and the waitress told me I could have one of each so that that's what I decided on. I also ordered a glass of their Chianti to go with everything. The waitress C.J. was charming! We decided that I would get the spaghetti and if I wanted a slice of pizza later that was also in the menu. First, the salad came out and it was the most delicious salad I've ever had better than a lot of salads at high-end restaurants. The dressing was a mixture of their Italian and ranch, which was really good. (I ate it so fast that I had to ask the waitress to bring me one for a photo only) Then the plate of spaghetti came out and it was so big. Very generous serving. I could only eat a quarter of it. Delicious! The place got packed very quickly with people lining up to order. There was a gentleman who ordered a slice of pizza and something else and he ordered beer while he was waiting and because it was so packed he was standing up so I offered him to sit at my booth. He introduced himself and leaning over the table to shake my hand he knocked my wine over into my spaghetti. Haha. Immediately offered to buy me another glass. CJ felt bad so she replaced my food with a new order which I took home. It was so much food that it will be feeding me for the next couple days. I highly recommend this place for the Ambiance, service and the amazing food. They have daily specials, which are posted. Everything looks delicious. It was evident by the size of the crowd. Oh, and my bill was only about $20! read more

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This place has been going 50 years. I can see why! Small in size but huge in quality, servings and service. My recent first time visit with 3 friends. Michelle our server was outstanding. Will be here again. Go hungry! read more