$17 dollars for a "side salad" and some cheese sticks. Would have considered it, if the salad wasn't inedible. The "carrots" were completely soggy and brown literally squishy and the cucumber was gross and slimy. Browned and gross not edible. Very disappointed. Camera did not do it justice. read more

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Family's favorite for pizza and take out Italian. Long live shrimp diovolo(sp) and the best chicken Marsala in tidewater! read more

Yesterday i tried 2 large pepperoni pizzas. Both pizzas failed the flop test because it had way too much sauce. The undercarriage was cooked well, yet the top of the pie was undercooked, greasy, and very doughy (not crispy). My first slice i had an overwhelming taste of garlic and my second slice had no garlic flavor at all. It was inconsistent. Being from new jersey i know good pizza. The reviews on this place are misleading because that was just awful. I'm willing to try maybe one more time in the future since i do believe in second chances. First impression though... 1 star. read more

Didn't like. Went based off of yelp review. Pizza was okay. Nothing to write home about.

Ray's is a local gem hidden away on old Cedar Road, but is a must-go restaurant. Okay, it isn't fancy, but it's not meant to be. Ray is the kind of owner who takes individualized attention to everything that comes out of his kitchen. Even though he had a kitchen assistant, he made my pizza himself. Look, everyone is strong opinions of what pizza should taste like. I've traveled the country on business and had pizza in most of it, including Brooklyn, Queens, Harlem, Manhattan and Jersey. Ray's pizza boasts fresh dough, fresh ingredients of excellent quality and a smooth flavorful not sweet sauce that is cooked to a light crispness with lots of creamy mozzarella. It was pretty great! I also had the Classic Italian hoagie with meats that tasted right from a deli in the best NYC Italian neighborhoods. I'm telling you, you don't get these meats anywhere else around here. The 6 inch sandwich was not only generous but enough for me to eat for lunch on its own. I don't think I could finish a 12 inch but could certainly share it! If you like accompaniments the garlic knots are amazing, especially of you're a garlic lover (what Italian food aficionado isn't?). They were lightly crisp outside and bready on the inside. Paired with the marinara sauce these are a little bit of heaven in a knot. And then there is Ray. Go. Talk. Listen. Leave feeling like you've known him for years. He does great work in the community too. When I return it will be for his dinner dishes. I can't wait. I'll update this review afterwards. read more

Ray's delivers great pizza at a good value! We appreciate the delivery option and the special care the restaurant gives our orders.

Ordered one 16 inch meat supreme. Pizza was very delicious and I would recommend. The only thing I would say, is if they could make a little crisper. It had lots of meats and that's a great thing, but with lots of meats, it makes it flimsy. We put in the air fryer and it was amazing. Overall, I would definitely recommend. Everyone likes different types of crispness. read more

Food not consistant cold pizza watery stuffed shells One pizza was old dried out, waited 2 hours for veal one time. Rays was once a diamond in the rough not so anymore read more

We used to grab food from here... but I ordered a chicken dish, and what I put in my mouth was not chicken. I don't know wtf it was. Spit it out and that was it for me. Never again. I did give an extra star bc the spaghetti and pizza was fine. read more

Three of us had a Stromboli, Pizza and Chicken Philly. The service was great and we were pleasantly surprised. The person who had prepared the food asked us how we liked the food. We were impressed. Can't say enough. read more

Rays pizza is great. Best lasagna in Hampton roads. Meatballs are made in house, and the salads have perfect produce. Even the vinaigrette dressing is made in house. This is an old-school Italian style from New York City so if you're not used to that be prepared it's different than the cheaper places that cut corners. This is old school and it's really good. read more

Since we moved into the area, locals have been telling us about Ray's Pizza. If I remember, it's a small "hole in the wall." I ordered for delivery on a Friday evening. The lady was super nice when taking my order. I ordered an extra large pepperoni pizza half mushrooms. We also ordered a Greek salad to share. She quoted 45-50 minutes time. It came here a little ate the time but no problem. Pizza was still hot. I had originally asked for extra feta but the lady insisted I hold off since they are generous with their feta cheese. (It would have been $2). Boy was she right! Lots of feta! This made my heart and mouth happy! Pizza was delicious! It was very close to NY style. This place was great! We're definitely ordering from them from now on! They also had a lot of pastas and subs on their menu! read more

Ray's Pizza - Extra large pepperoni and half mushroom - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Ray's has the best Italian food. I always get the Tour of Italy which is the lasagna, manicotti, and stuffed shells. Or sometime instead of manicotti I get the baked ziti. The sauce is so good. Way better than your big chain restaurants. It's made when your order, it's always hot, fresh and just good. The desserts are the best. The tiramisu is the best I have ever had. I highly recommend Ray's. The best mom & pop Italian restaurant in Chesapeake. Ray and his staff is so friendly. You are welcome from the time you walk in. read more

This place has gone downhill fast, (MOLD AND ROACHES). The last time I went in there, multiple employees were talking amongst each other about their checks bouncing. I left on hold for over 10 minutes and had to call back to get my order taken. The food is hit or miss and I caught a picture of the mold on the wall. Ray was scratching himself and pulling up his pants, then preparing food for customers without washing his hands or putting gloves on. I talked to some of my friends/neighbors about this place and they have heard about ROACHES around the kitchen! I tried to call the Health Department a few weeks ago but they claimed to have the place "flagged" already, whatever that means. The owner (presumably Ray) doesn't even seem care about the state of things and no one that I have contacted has done anything about it. So I figured I would let you know on here. In summary: There is mold and cockroaches at this place and it continues to have them. No one in enforcement will do anything about it and the owner continues to let things get more disgusting. (this place sells FOOD?!) read more

Ray's Pizza - Mold near the restroom - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

This is not the Rays Pizza off of Newtown Road! Great Pizza! The inside is small but cozy with black and white checkerboard tablecloths and a warm and friendly staff. Can't wait to return and try their other menu items! read more

Awesome pizza! Huge size pie and great price!! Very friendly staff! A definite repeat instead of the big guys!

Ordered from Ray's for the first time tonight. We were not disappointed. We placed our order online- easy to navigate. Email confirmation of order and pick up time. At pick up- the staff were friendly and welcoming. The food was ready right on time. We will definitely be ordering from Ray's again. read more

Ray's Pizza - Garlic knots- soooo good - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Love Rays! Consistently the best pie & subs in the Grassfield area. Staff is amazing. Ray is ALWAYS there working his ass off. Thank you sir for a great neighborhood restaurant that isn't a chain. read more

Ray's Pizza - Unbelievable meatball sub! - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Great customer service but the food just wasn't good or what I expected. Ordered pizza and wings. We nibbled on pizza but the wings had awkward taste. read more

The first time I ordered, I got the fried calamari and tour of Italy; lasagna, spaghetti, and ziti. The food was delicious and full of flavor. The next time I ordered, I got the garlic white pizza. The crunchiness of the crust and flavor was awesome! read more

The food for reason is "HORRIBLE" now!!!!! The Pizza crust was soft on the bottom, it looked as thought my toppings were an after thought, they have lost a customer. read more

Authentic NY style food! It's so good. Hailing from the northeast and missing this authentic style food, made this random visit more of a welcome surprise! I ordered the calzone with sliced ham inside and it was just like I remember it from home. Even the dough had great flavor and I had to eat the whole thing. The staff was so sweet and eager to help and serve. The setup is simple but welcoming. This is a must visit and must return! read more

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Pizza was cheesy and my boyfriend was a fan of the ranch they had! The restaurant itself is small and quaint but it has a nice feel to it. The overall service was good and I'll definitely be back! read more

I had a Chicken Florentine pizza a couple of weeks ago and it was pretty good. I ordered another today and it was not good. Even though they had an hour to prepare my pie, it looked like it was haphazardly thrown together and it tasted the same. The toppings (chicken, spinach, tomato, garlic, mozzarella) were piled mostly on one side. This pizza also had a ton of ricotta. Ricotta wasn't on the pizza from to weeks ago, nor is ricotta in the description online. Also, the pizza was kind of cold when delivered. I only live about a mile away. I also ordered a side on jalapeño poppers. The poppers were not good. Poppers had to much breading and not enough pepper flavor. Inconsistency and lack of attention to detail are the reasons why I won't be returning to or recommending Ray's. read more

Ray's is truly amazing. I enjoyed Ray's when it was in portsmouth. I am very happy that I found it again. I had the Garlic white pizza which is my favorite pizza. I also had the bacon philly which was superb. read more

Ray's Pizza - Garlic white pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

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Pizza was amazing, probably the best mom and pops pizza I have had in VA. Definitely will keep in my speed dial.

Food is not the same as back then. The old man forgets how to make his sauce here and there so you're lucky if it tastes the same every time you order. The kitchen staff is quite disgusting too, they never wear gloves and are always touching there face and wiping sweat off theirselves. And they NEVER wash their hands even after the bathroom. The place is going under and it'll probably be for the best. read more

Great pizza by the slice for an excellent price. The ambiance reminds me of pizza joints from the 1980's but I don't mind since the food is great. read more

Got a pizza and garlic knots for takeout near closing time. The pizza tasted alright but was a bit overcooked. The knots were great. The sauce for the knots was very thick and had probably been cooking at the bottom of the pot all day. The inside of the building is nothing to write home about. A wall to hide all of their storage would go far to improve the ambience. Staff was very friendly Please fix the giant pothole in your parking lot. read more

WOW WOW WOW!!! Well I'm feeling sorry we have driven by Ray's Pizza so many years. Passing them up for the commercial pizza places. OMG, the world class service we received today was phenomenal!!! I need to "slap" somebody's mama!!! The pizza was better than great!!! Absolutely a taste of Heaven!!! read more

Taste just like pizza from back in Jersey. Fresh toppings and dough. Definitely will be ordering from here again! read more

Ray's Pizza - Veggie pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

HIT OR MISS HIT OR MISS We live right down the street so Rays is the most convenient restaurant around. We have ordered from them numerous times over the years. Sometimes we get exactly what we order and it's wonderful. Other times they seriously lack consistency. My go to is a meat Stromboli. It seems like it's perfect- every other time I order it. Other times it's undercooked or under filled. Today we ordered 2 Stromboli like we normally do. A meat one and a steak one with added jalapeño. What did we receive? Two meat Stromboli, one with jalapeño. No steak. So close to being correct. It wouldn't be so irritating except for the fact that my husband went to pick them up and asked if they've been busy - the slice app said we'd have to wait 20 minutes longer for our order due to them being busy. The employee told my husband they haven't been busy at all. The opposite, in fact. It's been a slow day. Well, if it's been slow, couldn't we have at least gotten what we ordered? We didn't go back up there. We were hungry. $33 later, it may not be what we ordered, but were not hungry anymore, so that's something. It's just a shame because there's a y-not pizza down the road where we can get the same product for nearly the same price. I'd rather spend my money at a locally owned place, but I also want to get what I pay for. read more

Awesome local small business!! Great pizza and Greek salad!. Small hometown joint! Really busy with lots of takeout orders! read more

Ray's Pizza - Pizza and Greek salad! - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Fantastic. I ordered a pickup order and was greeted by genuine human communication. The food was perfect. In fact, we are going to order less next time because they gave us so much. I liked giving them my money. I need to order from them more often. I saw them making food in the kitchen while I waited. This is not a heat and eat establishment. If they could somehow replicate "NJ-NY" bread this place would become a global franchise!! read more

I was glad we stopped by. We had a great meal and a great waitress. I had a Stromboli very fresh and packed full of ingredients. We had enough Pizza to take home. We will be going back! read more

First time here on a friend's recommendation & yes, I'll definitely be back! Delicious, fresh ingredients. We had the meat supreme - they did NOT skimp on the toppings, the bianca- fresh & not oily like other places, and plain cheese- very good. See you soon! read more

Ray's Pizza - 14" pizza and a Mozzarella Caprese Salad - Pizza Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Best Sicilian Cheese Pizza I've tasted since I left New York. Pricing is right cosidering the size and taste. You know the ingredients are good when you still feel good after eating as much as a man can handle. Highly recommended. read more

Despite living in Chesapeake for a long time this was my first time at Ray's. Im always looking for a good pizza. Let me start by saying the service, friendliness, and vibe of the place is a real positive. It's a hole in the wall, but in a good sense. I got a warm feeling being there. I was really pulling for them. I started with wings. They're breaded and not good. I'm a bit of a wing snob, so breaded wings are an automatic no from me, but I was still pulling for them, so I tried. I will say that the sauce was tasty. My wife sort of improved the wings by putting them in the air fryer, but overall just a soggy mess, which is to be expected with breaded wings. So then to the pizza. I really wanted to add a new place to the rotation. Unfortunately I couldn't really go that far. I didn't hate it. The cheese was tasty and I liked the taste of the crust. The pizza was a little undercooked and the toppings were piled too close to the center. That ends up making the pizza a floppy mess. The way I could best describe their pizza is Local Papa John's. If you like Papa John's pizza give them a shot. For me, while I wouldn't turn it down, I also won't be seeking it out. That's too bad because I really liked the place. read more

Very good pizza and other foods! Best if the pizza is eaten in house but take out is ok if the pizza box is left open during travel to keep its texture firm. Highly recommend this family establishment. read more

So, our family has been in a pizza mode lately and we are ordering from all local delivery sites. It seems like every time we try something new, we compare it to 'Rays'. Tonight was another try from another spot and we all agreed that we're not straying again. Ray, we're back for good! The quality of the pizza and the friendly service leaves the others in the dust. Keep cooking:) read more