In response to the owners: EDIT: And to respond to how silly you sound. My husband and I never wanted to own Pizza Villa. He asked the owner about selling the business because he was worried it would change. The truth is, it has changed... sadly for the worse. Just try re-reading the reviews from what it was before to when you purchased it. It's night and day. Pizza Villa was led by a Legend and he wanted to leave a Legacy. Unfortunately all it is now is a shack held up by four walls with folks like yourself and your wife who have zero capacity to truly see how your small minds will leave behind a pile of dust when all is said and done. Seth, the Bible specifically states: Pride comes before the fall. Hopefully you'll have learned a greater lesson here before you guys hit rock bottom with the terrible attitudes and bad mouths you use to turn away the many who have decided to purchase elsewhere. Again, the current reviews don't lie. I'm not the o my one leaving a Real Review. The truth is, I have zero interest in waisting anymore time on your fantasies. You're a child who has a bad temper and when you don't get your way, you throw a tantrum just like my 3 year old. Grow up kid. read more

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TASTY TASTY TASTY THE BEST PIZZA IN THE VALLEY. To anyone that lives close to Merced take the time to try this hidden gem. It's been around for years. read more

Been here twice, pizza is good, but i cannot get over the lady that works the counters shitty customer service.. she is horrible and therefore i will not be returning unfortunately. read more

I was happily surprised after not coming here for 6+ months that they're pizzas had gone back to they're original ingredients. Being in a small city it really sucked not being able to come here, but we are very happy, and can say we will definitely be back. THANK YOU!!! read more

Pizza Villa - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

It is sad how different the quality is now that the business has been turned over by Mr. Cuttone. I will order their tailgate sandwich which is not as good as it was with previous owner but It is one of my favorites. These are not standards that the previous owner would have put up with and I think besides the pizza cooks not knowing how long to cook a pizza, the ingredients have been swapped out. I know the mushrooms have just by looking at the pictures. It is sad to see my childhood pizzeria where are used to go after baseball games is sort of ruined. I am in my 50s so that is how long this place has been standing. Unfortunately Mr. Cuttone just got to the age where he probably couldn't keep up the pace he set for himself or felt like it was time to retire. He was a hard worker and hired the best workers and expected a lot. I guess these owners do not care as much awwww! The memories read more

Very disappointed tonight. We have been customers for over 30 years. With my brother in town from Down south he was craving some pizza villa. Unfortunately my brother is unable to have dairy. Which is okay as we have dairy free cheese at home for him. When we asked for an all meat with no cheese we were told that was not an option. They would not cater to our need. So we had to cancel our $90 order and fortunately Pizza Factory was able to prepare our pizza so my brother wasn't left out. read more

First time I've been here in over five years, and the pizza is just as excellent. Modelo was cold and Pizza was fresh. Anybody who is hungry needs to come on down. read more

Pizza Villa - a pizza with pepperoni, olives, and cheese - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

This was highly recommended, so we were incredibly disappointed tonight. The place did well before it was sold, supposedly the pizza with the new owner was close to the fantastic pizza made by the first owner. I beg to differ. We ordered at 5:30, and we were told 45 minutes. Called after an hour, got put on hold for forever, gave up. Pizza was delivered at 7:20, albeit still warm. I can't eat after 7 pm. The crust is burnt cardboard. The sauce is, uh, well, uh, no where. Tomatoes? Really? (Acid stomach, would have said no thank you) I asked for a menu to attend our pizza, did not get one, but that's ok, not ordering again. Super chewy. I mean SUPER chewy. WAY too much cheese. Worst pizza ever. $35 plus a tip totally wasted, we are fixing PBJ's. read more

Life-time PV tan here. But since change of ownership, something has been a lil different. My son who is 8 who always loved the cheese pizza doesn't like it anymore. Says it smells. Well today when I went to pick up our pizza, after it was taken out of the oven, I saw one of the prep cooks add uncooked white cheese on top. Of course by the time I got home it was melted but my car stunk like cheesy feet. I don't ever recall cheese being sprinkled when Andy was there. Next time I order I will request no cheese to be added "after" the pie is out of the oven. read more

Pizza Villa - Cheese added after pie was cooked - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

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I've been eating at Pizza Villa for *decades* dating back to when I lived in Merced, and it remains THE BEST PIZZA I've ever had. These days I'll often make a two-hour trip just to get a taste, and I always stop when traveling up and down the 99. The tangy sauce and cornmeal (I think) crust has stood the test of time. It never disappoints -- it's as good today as it has ever been. And the chocolate-chip cookies are gooey goodness. I'm incredibly thankful Seth put himself on the line to keep Pizza Villa open after longtime owner Andy retired. Like many businesses these days, they're struggling to find capable staff, so I try to be understanding of the plight so many establishments have faced over the past few years. Running a restaurant is not easy in normal times, and it's especially difficult in a pandemic. If you're wondering about Pizza Villa's customer service, consider this story from pre-pandemic when they were fully staffed: A few times, they delivered to me on the Amtrak platform when the train was stopped for 10 minutes in Merced on my way up and down the Central Valley corridor. That's a commitment to going the extra mile for longtime customers who appreciate Pizza Villa. Hopefully more customers understand how hard it is to keep a place like Pizza Villa open and come get a pie every time they have a chance to support this Merced institution. read more

Amazing pizza as always. This owner is still keeping the tradition alive. I don't trust the reviews of it being horrible and not the same. It tastes like when I was a kid. read more

Pizza Villa - Salami, olive, and mushroom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

Pizza Villa is the best pizza I've ever tasted‼It has a distinct flavor, toppings, & crust that are different from anything I've ever tried & believe me I've tasted & tried a lot of pizza's‼ if u are new to merced or never tried it please try. I'm so happy they decided to pass on the original recipes, oven, & way of making the pizzas. Thank U Andy (my sister worked there in high school & we played little miss softball for the company when we were elementary & junior high). Thank U for carrying on the tradition for the tastiest pizza EVER‼‼ read more

Over forty years (when Andy was at the helm) I enjoyed top quality pizza. Tonite I picked up a medium combo for $27 and change and the receipt had been cooked with the pizza. I attempted to call three times however was hung up on. So I waltzed on down there to discuss it and the big OAF (I believe new owner) looked at me in disgust and said that happens and went back to massacre more pizzas. Then some little girl without manners behind the counter attempted to tell me about their hang ups. I look at this person wondering why she was talking to me in the first place. It was the OAF's job to settle this,however he was worse and more rude than the girl. Andy never would have stood for a pizza leaving his establishment such as it was. Hey OAF..your quality control and mannerisms will co$t you in the long run. Pizza Villa you suck read more

WAY overpriced for the portions and nickel and dime for soda refills. Price of Destino but quality of Mountain Mikes. They have the audacity to have a tip jar next to the register. Oh yeah can't forget the Xmas lights hung-up on the front window. So I read so more of the reviews and this has changed hands where clearly the new owners are sucking every last peso of value on the old "Mom and Pop" hometown value place. Definitely had to any other day place for a MUCH BETTER value. read more

Pizza Villa - 1970ish decor - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

Haven't lived in Merced very long but I tried this pizza Villa because my husband use to come as a child. The bread sticks were really good. We ordered a supreme and it was different. The sauce had a tang to it that I could get around. If I knew this was a thin crust pizza place I wouldn't of went. The pizza crust was so thin and hard like it was over cooked. The wait time was extremely long due to low staff (which I understand) and the price was really high for a medium and bread sticks we paid $35.00. read more

Pizza Villa - Bread sticks - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

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The pizza was made to order, and it was delicious. We were so happy to find a pizza joint that is clean with great homemade pizza. We recommend Pizza Villa for hanging out with the family on a Friday night. read more

Pizza Villa - Medium pepperoni pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

Pizza is not appetizing! Greasy, crust is overcooked! Will not go back! !Cheese Pizza with pepperoni! read more

This place has really changed. Our pizza was soggy and the salad was brown. Not one to call and complain but this was bad. When we called the manager was so RUDE! She says the salad is put out daily. Well the bag you poured it out of is brown. Basically without telling us we were lying, she was saying we were lying. So she told my husband she's sending someone to pick the food back up and hung up on us. Never offered to maybe cook us a new pizza. We weren't asking for a free pizza and free salad, She just told us we are picking it up and that was it. HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. read more

Well, this place used to be my favorite pizza place until they screwed up and they wouldn't even help fix their mistake. Firstly, they didn't even take my name for the order and when I went in to get my pizza they couldn't find my order due to not having my name on the order. Next after waiting another 20 minutes I asked if my pizza was ready and I hear someone say call the driver and they inform me my pizza is on the truck. He comes back and all I get is here is your order sorry about that. I ask if I could possibly get a couple free cookies for my troubles. The lady says NO. I asked I can't get anything for your mistake she said NO you can either take the pizza or I'll refund your money. WOW what great customer service after screwing up an order for a repeat customer. Very disappointed yes the pizza is good but sorry I will be eating pizza from another place from now on. read more

The pizza is delicious, but MY GOD the prices are outrageous. This review would have been 5 stars if I hadn't needed a second mortgage to pay for the pizza. read more

Not recommended, extremely rude when you call , messed up my order and didn't make it right. Pizza cold cheese not even melted .. and when you go pick up pizza the place smells horrible. DO NOT SUPPORT !! Save your money. read more

Just ordered pick up pizza love love this place even when it changed ownership!! So great but tonight the sauce tasted so sweet, changed the taste of the pizza big time and the ranch dressing was different. Hope they go back to their original sauce read more

I Love and have always Loved "Pizza Villa" I have been going there for 52 years! My parents took me to"Pizza Villa" when I was a child...and they went there when they were in High School so Pizza Villa is a staple in our family for the Best Pizza we have ever tasted and every other pizza my family and I have ever tasted has never ever held a candle to Our Most Favorite pizza on earth which is the never matched "Pizza Villa", I give so much respect to "Seth" for holding on to the tradition of making a pizza pie so Delicious and keeping the Delicious tradition of making an Authentically Delicious Pizza that the wonderful people of Merced Deserve... Keep up the Amazing job of making a Delicious, Wonderful, Authentic tasting pizza!! My Family will continue to buy pizza from "Seth" & Pizza Villa for years to come!! Thank you Seth again for keeping it real!! "The Gonzales Family"!! read more

Pizza Villa - "EXTRA CHEESE & PEPPERONI" SIMPLY DELICIOUS!! - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

I've been eating at Pizza Villa since I was under 10 years of age. I'm over 60 now. Since Mr. Cutone (spelling??) retired and sold his business it hasn't been the same. Now I've tried several times since the new owner took over. NOPE NOT THE SAME . The sauce , crust and toppings are way different. I'm sad to say I'll not order pizza there again read more

The price was a bit much, 50$ for two pizzas? I don't know about that...but I guess the delivery is what's expensive. But it was solid pizza (wayyyy better than any of the chains). I wouldn't complain about eating here again. :) read more

The Food here looked good but then I saw the reviews I thought about it because most of the reviews looked good so I gave it a try never again. When I was ordering I could hear a man yelling in the background to I believe the employees to work faster and the person taking my order sounded so out of breath. THEIR MANAGER NEEDS TO CALM TF DOWN AND LET THEIR EMPLOYEES BE AT THEIR OWN PASTE. If they don't like it they can always get more people. When I went to pick up my order I saw employees running around helping other employees so they probably won't get yelled at again. They look so understaffed very disappointed in the manager. read more

Used to be excellent! Big time flavor, quality, and presentation are missing since they closed, changed owners and reopened. Save your money and palate and go downtown. #sadstory read more

Not sure how this place was years ago, but it's pure garbage now. New management or not this place is unacceptable. Pizza is unimaginably burnt, dough tastes like soap, took a long time to get, they charge almost a dollar for a refill on a soda. Left us asking "how did this place even come back into business" My tastebuds want a refund read more

A family favorite. We always have it for our out of town friends to let them in on good pizza in the valley.

I've had more pizza than Portnoy from NY to LA and this pizza is the best, next to Prince St. Pizza in NY. I actually I prefer this place. I'm a new customer and was pleasantly surprised. The phone staff was friendly and the delivery guy even went out of his way to go back and get me a menu. (They should really get a website or just an Instagram page though with a current menu) We ordered a large and it's worth the price because it's at least 4 fat meals you get out of their dense slices. Really good pizza. read more

Amazing food great prices wonderful service will be back again if we are in the Kinston area

Coming back to Merced for the Holidays, I was looking forward to getting Pizza Villa! I knew it was purchased by new owners and was hoping they can carry on its legacy. We ordered 4 pizzas at a whopping price of $72! (2 large and 2 personnel) I walk in to pay and see all the pizzas coming out are BURNT! Yes, all of them!! I told the girl 'Hey, the pizzas are looking burnt! Please don't burn mine!' Not much concern from her. Best of luck to the new owners... read more

This is one of the greatest pizza spots we have in merced definitely a must have and the cookies are amazing

Pizza Villa use to be the place for pizza. New owners have declined in quality and quantity. When Pizza Villa first opened back under new ownership, we where excited and happy to have Pizza villa back! The pizza was not exactly as the original Pizza Villa but it was good. It went from good to bad. Recently they have increased their prices again. Pizza pies have gotten smaller. The large is actually a medium. It's so thin, you barely have a crust and they are skimping the toppings! They have potential to be the best pizza place in Merced, instead they are going cheap and it shows. I miss the old Pizza Villa. read more

Pizza crust is too thick compared to Andy's and taste is different. I'm so sad as I used to work here 1999/2000 and loved coming back every time I visited Merced. Hey Im not sure what the new owner purchased but Andy used to to put wine in the sauce. I would offer more tips but I wasn't always in the back kitchen. I think it would be very beneficial if the new owner hunted down some former employees and maybe get their input In How things used to be made. If that is the goal the owner is going for. It would be a reason to keep all us old folks coming back. I do give you credit for trying. But the pizza still tasted great to me. And thank you for keeping the Louisiana Hot Sauce! read more

Pizza Villa - Small roni pizza with light sauce and xtra cheese - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

When a restaurant opens or re-opens in the case of Pizza Villa, you should and do expect some initial problems. Many of those have been mentioned in previous reviews so I won't bore you with those details. However once these places find their grove things ultimately get better. I'm under no delusion that some places don't and end up failing. Pizza Villa to me has been a family friendly pizza joint since I was a kid back in the early 70's. Friday parents got paid and off to Pizza Villa just off Maintenance Street on "J" Street, to eat Pizza and enjoy old films and cartoons of Laurel & Hardy, Felix the Cat and Ricochet Rabbit. Aw the good old days. To me the pizza taste the same and they have improved on their service. Give some time and you won't even remember having any issues. read more

Just ordered my usual pizza and was wondering what they did to the crust?? it had lots of flour on it, and it was like cardboard. I couldn't even eat it and the middle of the pizza was somewhat soggy. I'm not sure if they used the gluten-free dough on accident? I've been going to Pizza Villa for years, and I've definitely noticed some changes! read more

Horrible. Pizzas are small but high priced. Tasted like cheese on a burnt tortilla. Worst pizza I've ever had. read more

Pizza Villa - Gross - Pizza Near Me - Merced, California

Best pizza in Merced by far Superior customer service Clean restaurant prices not too bad YOU GUYS GIVE ME LIFE

The managers are very disrespectful to their employees ,I witnessed them first hand threatening their employees saying "if you guys don't get it right we're gonna start firing people" That is very immature on their part, they don't know how to raise a business & that's why this pizza place is going down hill. You want this business to go excellent how about have some decent respect for your employees before you have no staff left. I wouldn't support this business. You are better off at little ceasers or Pizza Hut. I will also be calling health inspection because I saw cockroaches in the back and I had to rub my fucking eyes because I literally saw ratatouille & mouse traps in the dining room. No customer should be witnessing that and eating at with a rodent infestation, last time I checked this was a pizza parlor not a hangout for the animals. read more