I mostly came for the soup. I had the lemon soup which was good. I was able to work on my laptop at the patio area. The server was welcoming and served me right away. I like that I was able to pay up front so I didn't have to go back in or wait for her to come by to pay. I didn't need much service, but I saw her serving the other customers and regularly cleaning up trash in the patio area that had blown over from the Starbucks. A friend recently traveled to Europe and lamented that there isn't enough outdoor cafe/patio culture in America and I used to go to restaurants more and just relax outside, but I haven't gone back to my old ways since Covid. So it was nice hanging out for about an hour and just relaxing. I saw that they had a comic coming over and I wish I didn't already have plans. I'll be interested in returning to try out some of that pizza! read more

Rainbow Pizza is a favorite for my family and for many others, as it's always busy when we visit. Although it's called Rainbow Pizza, their menu is ridiculously huge. They serve all variations of Italian food, Greek fare, salad, and burgers. It can be overwhelming. They are known for having HUGE portions and I see everyone walk out with leftover containers. They are beyond generous with the amount of food they serve, which I'm sure contributes to their popularity. You won't leave hungry! On our last visit, our party of 10 got this: * Fried Eggplant & Zucchini $19 - I really liked this and would definitely get it again. * Marinated Artichoke Hearts $15 - I also enjoyed this as well. * Linguine Pescatore with Red Sauce $62 - It seems as if they pour the sauce on top of the pasta, so you really need to toss it yourself. Unfortunately, we did not toss it so those who didn't get the top serving ended up with very little sauce on their pasta. Hence, it can see more watery then. * #3 Italiana Pizza $59 X-Large * #2 Pizza (Greek American) $66 X-Large We ordered both pizzas to be thin crust, but it's not really what I call thin crust. It seems more like like a regular crust. Both pizzas were really salty too, which is probably because of the topping choices. We still walked out with a whole pizza because it was just too much food. Since we were seated at the very back, service can be a bit spotty. You definitely need to wave the staff down if you need something. When we asked for to go containers, it was very clear we would need a whole pizza box and something for the pasta. The waitress insisted on giving us small boxes for the pizza, so we had to double stack some of the slices. Overall, Rainbow Pizza isn't hurting for business. They have been around since the early 1980s and definitely have a cult following. read more

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We stopped in absolutely famished after a long and arduous hike. Of course I stuck with the basics- pepperoni and basil pizza and Greek salad. When the salad came out, I was in awe at how massive it was. This is a big salad, as Elaine Benes would say! I figured we could always take the pizza home, but the salad would not be good leftovers. Then the pizza came out and we clearly ordered too much. I managed to finish a slice. It was hot, tasty, and loaded with toppings. The first was absolutely phenomenal- soft and chewy. Everything was delicious and we had pizza for a couple more days. I did have sticker shock. I think it was $47 for a large pizza and $21 for the salad. Service was great though and it really hit the spot after that hike. read more

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I'm going to be honest as usual. I have friends who support this small business and I hope they continue to do so. Personally, this isn't the restaurant for me. Garlic bread: dry, chewy; cheese is like a weird feta on top thats not melted all the way. Think of like a cheesy garlic bread you'd get with a cheap lunch tray at like a cheap picnic or something. Chicken pesto pizza: OMG, I could NOT with this pizza. Once again think of like a birthday party in a park and someone brings this mediocre pizza there. Just dry white chicken on a bland crust with okay pesto. The gyro appetizer with dolmas: The best thing I tried here, this was the only reason I didn't starve and die. Dolmas tasty not salty, gyro meat same, not salty, good. Fresh tomatoes, okay cheese. Calamari steak: Too salty with horribly undercooked dry rice and like senior citizen veggies from like a care home or something. Baklava: one of the worst Baklavas I've ever had. I had to carve it with a STEAK knife for my friends. I had a small bite, it was oily and gross and NOT flaky. Waste of money. Tasted stale and older than the restaurant. Service was spotty. Menus were as big as a stereo system. Ice water in their big glasses was amazing. Need to work on 1. Food taste 2. Refilling the water, we ordered soda but did not get free refills. 3. We had to get our own utensils and napkins since our waiter kept going outside to smoke a cigarette read more

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Rainbow Pizza has humungous character as well as huge serving sizes. I do enjoy their pizzas, especially the Greek American and Hawaiian. The pastitsio is great too. Some of their other pastas, like the ravioli, are hit or miss. I haven't tried any other Greek dishes. The family vibe is strong and the servers are always friendly. Ambiance is interesting - very basic furniture and cutlery teamed with funny signs, privacy screens and attempts at resembling a little Greek town. Their menus are comically large, filled with random information and advice. I have a fondness for the restaurant, and lots of other people do too. Recommended for a laid-back outing. read more

Rainbow Pizza - Pastitsio plate, which comes with garlic bread and a simple salad - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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We came with a large group on a Friday to celebrate birthday. The restaurant has a family style diner vibe, and you can see lots of families dining there, which makes the atmosphere feeling lively and welcoming. We ordered a bunch of dishes, some had Mediterranean influences, especially the salads. The food tasted good, and the portions were huge. read more

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I think Rainbow Pizza is a family owned restaurant, and to quote Doug Demuro, that comes with some interesting quirks and features. We came with a huge group on Friday, which is one of the big plusses: they are able to handle many huge groups. But at this Greek American fusion restaurant, they do everything big. The menu is the size of a 24" monitor for no good reason, and some of their menu is outdated - we tried to order a pitcher of beer and they said they only do it by the bottles Some of their dishes had mediterranean influence such as the salad, but I'd be hard pressed to say their pizzas are really greek influenced. That's not to say the flavor is bad, and the portions are indeed massive, but the Greek fusion aspect is lost in translation read more

Rainbow Pizza - Mythos beer - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I took out a medium #7 Greek pizza from here. I didn't realize how big the pizza was. It was a thick pizza with layers of high quality cheeze, pita cheese, olives and gyro. 2 slice was the utmost I could eat for a meal. Ideally that pizza was 8 meals for me. Olives were really big and delicious. read more

Rainbow Pizza - #7 Greek style medium pizza - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

Looking for fresh, plentiful, and options? Look no further. No really, Rainbow Pizza can satisfy nearly any craving. No really, their menu is about 10 pages including pizza, pasta, Greek, sandwiches... you name it. I've only done takeout a few times, but I enjoyed everything I ever ordered. Their pizza is loaded. I've had their Greek-American pizza which resembles a supreme/combo-like pizza. Though I really enjoyed their pizza and its freshness and the abundant toppings, I might prefer their Greek food just a little more. My favorite item is their gyro platter, which includes beef/lamb gyro meat, crispy fries, a huge fresh Greek salad, pita bread, and huge tzatziki side. It came in a literal foil catering pan! It fed both me and my partner for dinner, and we still had enough leftovers for another meal. read more

Rainbow Pizza - Gyros platter - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Good food and truly wonderful atmosphere that will make you feel at home! A staple go to spot.

Rainbow has been a family go-to restaurant for more than 25 years. The service is always top notch and the food is consistently predictable and served in extremely generous portions. It feels like eating with your family because we see so many neighbors every time we go. read more

This place has been around for a long time and that says a lot, meaning they do a lot of good things in the kitchen. I got the mini pepperoni pizza, I asked for light cheese and it was perfect. Some of my coworkers got the sandwhich on dutch crunch, + a sandwhich and they were satisfied read more

Rainbow Pizza - Pepperoni pizza - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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The best pizza around, the fresh ingredients make the difference. I've been eating pizza here for many years. I live about 30 minutes away, but I will travel this far to get awesome food. My go to order for pizza is my own creation(not on the menu, but they will make it if you ask) white sauce, mushrooms, onions & sausage, the best! With a side shrimp Caesar salad, delicious. Their menu is massive so you'll need many visits to experience them all, their portions are huge and the prices are reasonable. The staff is extremely friendly and always pleasant. Love the atmosphere and will recommend them. read more

Every time I meet with my client, we come here for lunch. Yes it's a pizza restaurant but it's much more than that. It's a family owned Greek restaurant. Plenty of seating both inside and out. Very friendly service with very reasonable pricing. The pizzas are loaded with toppings and cooked to perfection with delicious ingredients. read more

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Rainbow pizza is the spot to go! The menu is extensive so you will lots and lots to choose from. It's not your typical pizza joint ... it's just plain awesome! The owner is so nice and the son is great too !!! Please come check them out. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

I definitely noticed an improvement. I been there a few times especially getting your pastas. They have an amazing portion size for a good price. read more

Good for large parties and if you have kids. Haven't been here in forever but have gone here when I was a kid. Glad to see its still around after all the years. The menu is like a big book. Their Greek food is delish. Gyros hands down the best I've had. Calamari is good too! Kids loved it. Salads are fresh and you can't go wrong with the clam pizza. Service is on point. Will definitely return. read more

Stellar experience when we visited for an early dinner with our toddler and baby on our way home on a Saturday evening. Service was excellent, the staff was super friendly (albeit slightly disorganised). They found a nice spot for us to park our stroller and gave us a high chair. Our son loved the giant olives on the Greek style pizza we ordered. The portions are huge and hearty - we had a mini pizza which fed my 2 year old and I and we had half a pizza to take home! We also ate a mountain of salad and some very tasty lemon/egg drop soup. The interior is quirky - lots of unique and colourful wall art. It's a little cramped in the entryway with a lot of delivery boxes and not much space - but once you get inside, it's spacious enough. It's a shame we don't live closer, else I could see a lot more pizza at Rainbow PIzza in our future! read more

Rainbow Pizza - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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You do not want to miss out on going to Rainbow Pizza in San Mateo! Friendly employees, especially the owner, delicious flavorful food, with generous portions, and a comfortable, Greek decorated restaurant! Perfect for family dining - their dishes are more than enough to share. One of my must-order choices is The Vegetarian Pizza #8. The cheese and olives are the best around, not to mention the crust! Also, don't miss out on their famous Greek Salad - I could make a meal of that alone. I would highly recommend Rainbow Pizza! We will be back very soon! read more

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Great flavor on each dishes they served. Pizza was GREAT! Crust & Sausage fantastic!!! Best I eaten! A bit of a drive but u won't be disappointed. read more

Omg - what shall we say . Traditional Greek food. Greek language and the staff are great. The menu is vast and very authentic. I lived in Greece for a while and I'll say . WIN. I had the mousakka and the Horiataki Salad. No olives - too much sodium. The family run business is quaint and warm. I took so many pictures. I love eggplant and will be back. I'll bring my dad who is a huge fan of Greek life. Please stop by- you will be happy you did. The pizza is some of the best I ever had. I got the meat lovers pizza - read more

Rainbow Pizza - Horiataki Salad - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

I can't rate Rainbow Pizza high enough!!! Love, love, love their pizza. I used to go weekly but after moving more than 2 hrs away it's a rare treat. I recently had a friend fly into SFO and was able to talk him into picking up a few pizzas for me. I ordered them a couple of days ahead and they were ready when he arrived! They were just as good as I remembered them!! We ate one right away but the rest of them went into the freezer for another day. They re-heat perfectly in the oven or air fryer (a slice at a time). I especially love the sauce, not too much, not too little.... just the right balance. And the crust is like eating a wonderful sour dough bread. No crust left behind on these babies! YUM! Super filling so even a "mini" feeds two adults. My friend has already agreed to make this a frequent stop on his way home from his many business trips! I started eating here in the late 80's, I'm so glad I get to support this business again! BEST PIZZA EVER!! read more

I used to live close by to here in the 90's. I moved away in 2000 and this was the first time I've been back since then. This place is just as I remember. Fresh ingredients, great service and great food. read more

Rainbow Pizza - Greek Isle Half Salad - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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If it's important to you that a restaurant follow your specific requests to leave out an add on, such as lettuce, then find another place. We are very cautious about lettuce right now and we asked for "no lettuce ". Our takeaway order contained lettuce, which rendered it inedible. We will not be returning, not ever because we could have gotten very very sick from it. read more

We get Rainbow Pizza almost every year for my dad's birthday - the Greek American is one of his all-time favorites. While I don't personally love the plethora of toppings, he does, and that's what's important! My mom and I usually split the mushroom spaghetti (very comforting), Greek salad and garlic bread. They definitely excel in comfort food. We used to dine in frequently when we lived on the peninsula but have since gotten takeout. It was a great spot to bring groups for family dinners. Staff have always incredibly friendly and warm. Parking can be a bit tough in the complex since you're competing with Safeway, Starbucks and other restaurants, so either wait for a spot or park in the lot along the side. My dad's birthday is coming up, so we'll be stopping by again soon. read more

Rainbow Pizza - Greek American pizza, mushroom spaghetti and Greek salad - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

Update: The "flippy" menu on their website is out of date and the prices have increased so you may be in for a sticker shock if you order over the phone and see the actual charge when you pick it up. A large number 2 is $60 now! When the prices for the food here go up faster than my salary that's used to pay for it, it just means that it's got to be a very special occasion for me to order a pizza here. read more

Best pizza in the world. Omg I love this place. It's was our first time visiting and I was satisfied with the Tate service and presentation. The food is amazing and flavorful. The service is wonderful and sufficient. The place is clean and there are a lot of table to sit at. The waitress was so nice and polite. She made everything go so smoothly. read more

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Last night was my second time dining here this year. The first visit was on Valentine's Day, when my fiancé and I ordered pizza, mozzarella sticks, and a salad. While the food initially tasted great, we both ended the night with severe food poisoning. Several months later, we decided to give the restaurant another chance since we had enjoyed the pizza at first. This time, we ordered the Caesar salad with mozzarella sticks, I had a mini number 4 pizza, and my fiancé had a chicken with artichoke dish. He felt fine afterward, but unfortunately, I experienced another round of serious food poisoning. I do not typically have a sensitive stomach, so I strongly believe the issue lies in how the food is prepared or cooked. After two experiences like this, I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Our search for a carby meal brought us to this place. The first thing that sets this place apart is its gigantic menu that's overwhelming to both hold and choose. In hindsight, we should take that as a hint of things to come as the theme for tonight's dinner is "BIG". All of their pasta dishes come with a side of garlic bread. We went with the Linguini Vangole in white sauce. The portion was massive! The pasta was covered in a generous amount of clams, both with and without shells. I also loved how garlicky it was. My breath definitely stunk through the following day. The garlic bread was very toasty and buttery. We also ordered the Greek-American pizza. This thick crust pizza was a meat lover's heaven as it was filled to the brim with salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage and thick bacon. Our 10" small size was enough to feed 2 people for 2 meals. I would give Rainbow Pizza 5 stars if purely based on the food itself. However, we waited over half an hour for the pizza and nearly an hour for the pasta. I understand that we came during peak dinner time but a restaurant should have this figured out after being in the business for decades. For that, I hate to do this but, I had to dock one star. I think waiting 1 hour for a dish was a bit too excessive. As I wrote at the top of this review, everything about this place was big: big menu, big portions, big wait time. Despite of that, we will definitely be coming back soon to try some of their other dishes in the Dinner and Greek sections. I look forward to giving them 5 stars soon! read more

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San Mateo Treasure! Not too many people know about this place. Great pizza! Even better pasta! Huge portions.

Rainbow Pizza is a pretty unassuming place from the outside, but once you're inside, you realize this place is something special. The staff is warm and friendly, the food is delicious, the size of everything is massive, and the whole experience just feels like you're being welcomed in to a Greek/Italian family. It is a bit overwhelming with the size of the menu (both amount of items, and physical size of the menu). They literally have something for everyone, though. Highly recommend a pizza or a pasta dish. That said, it seems like everything you get here will be prepared with love. Definitely stop by here for some food if you're in the area. read more

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Hands down largest portions in bay area..and they are also high quality. Don't understand how they make money but its a legendary spot since esrly 90s read more

My brother told me about Rainbow and their huge delicious portions. He was spot on! He got the Spaghetti and Meatballs it came with four good size meatballs. He shared one with me and I enjoyed the flavor. It also came with a generous amount of French bread. I got the Veal Piccata and you can't go wrong with lemon butter and capers. I subbed the rice for spaghetti with red sauce. Love the steak cut French fries, too. The service was great! I can see why this restaurant has been staple since 1983. I'm definitely coming back:) read more

Known for its beautiful Greek murals inside the restaurant, Rainbow Pizza serves a lot more than just these delectable savory pies in a cute, spacious, and casual atmosphere with plenty of seating available. We actually ordered the #4 pizza special for takeout, service was friendly, about a 25-minute wait for our pizza to be ready on a Monday around noon, and that medium size box was HEAVY! It wasn't even just the dough and crust that made it heavy, it was the generous amount of toppings (salami, pepperoni, mushroom, onion, green pepper, and ground beef sirloin) and loads of melted cheese! Needless to say, it was filling, and the two of us had plenty of leftovers, I'd say this could easily feed 3-4 people. Yummy pizza, quality ingredients, perfect place to go to fill your hunger. No wonder they have a special seafood pizza that costs $60... it must contain the ocean. read more

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We've been coming to this place for several years now especially when we're around town. We came here today for a later lunch and of course we were very satisfied. Portions were big and the food is always delicious. We ordered the three meatball side, Greek American pizza, and a Greek salad. All were very good and had lots to take home. read more

Rainbow Pizza - Greek Americano pizza - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Delicious food, great service. Huge selection but who cares. Everything taste so good, i can try each item just because! They DON'T deliver, or use delivery apps. They pass those fees to their food quality! read more

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All the items are proportionally big. We had a party of 11 and ordered an extra large pizza Caesar salad, calamari, three pasta dishes and the zucchini and eggplant appetizer. We had plenty of leftovers because the portions were humongous. I did enjoy the zucchini and eggplant appetizer, and felt the pizza was more than generous in their toppings and cheese. Carbonara pasta was delicious just as the clam linguine. Garlic bread is free with all pasta dishes. We were in the back area of the restaurant for large parties and it was casual and their menu has many choices since it offers Greek and Italian food. They also have gluten-free Items. read more

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This is truly comfort food for me. We've been ordering their pizza for nearly 40 years. I've lived in a few cities throughout the Bay Area and east bay and I have no problem driving an hour to get our favorite pizza or dish. Soooo good The staff is friendly and the service is alway warm and helpful. Thank you Rainbow Pizza. read more

Friendly service. Kitchen is a bit slow. Good good. Mrni too many items. Overall a solid place to eat. read more

Hadn't visited in a LONG time and finally made a trip out here on a cold Sunday night. We were seated right away and the restaurant was about half full. My daughter and I both ordered the Greek lasagna, or aka pastitsio along with some calamari. The food was good. Not great. Not bad. Calamari came out warm, not hot unfortunately. I don't know if they removed or added something. Or maybe I never noticed before, but this place is LOUD. Overall it was nice to return, but sadly I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. read more

Rainbow Pizza - Pastitsio - Greek Near Me - San Mateo, California