ray's pizza is literally the absolute bomb. the cheese is so stretchy and very delicious. the owner was super kind. lots of arcade games inside. this is literally the goat of all pizzas. read more

The pizza is decent, with good flavor and a thin crust. What I didn't enjoy was that the crust lacked the crispness I'd expect from a true thin-crust slice. It also doesn't have that classic New York-style fold, and the cheese stays pale rather than developing the golden, oily sheen that makes NY slices so distinctive. The staff is very friendly, and the indoor ambiance is pleasant, though it's located in a busy food hall shared with other UCI eateries. It's fine for grabbing a slice, but I wouldn't order a whole pie. Still on the hunt for a truly great New York-style pizza in Orange County. read more

First time I tried few months ago, the slice was soo good and crunchy. However yesterday's experience was terrible. First, the store was sooo hot. Second the old guy behind counter was super rude and condescending. Whenever I asked for anything, he would give me a nasty look that I was bothering him. Second the pizza was horrible, no crunchiness, hardly any cheese on the pepperoni pizza, and even Costco pizza taste better. This place has lost a customer in me. read more

They didn't have pizza slices only whole pizzas. The pizza was not New York style. The crust is thick. The toppings were too minimal. There wasn't enough for sure. The pizza was expensive and not worth it in my opinion.' read more

Long live Ray's! I used to visit Ray's once a week about a decade ago; my first office was in the 4199 tower. Just happened to be strolling through University Center tonight and hello Ray's! You're still here! Was going to call in for a slice but convinced my husband to split a small cheese with me. Came out in about ~15 minutes and was fresh, fresh, fresh! Miraculously, we ate the entire pizza then and there (8 slices). They have some nostalgic photos of New York on the walls and also have one of the old school Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video games that you can still play for a quarter inside. They have some combo specials (two slides and a drink, or a slice, salad and drink, for example) that you can take advantage of. Not quite NY pizza (dough needs to be crispier on the bottom), but a good pizza nonetheless. 2024: 89/100 read more

Ray's Pizza - Slice of cheese ($3) - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

I initially walked in just wanting to purchase a Diet Coke to go with the wrap I had bought at Trader Joe's, and when I came in I was immediately greeted by the kindest older gentleman I can only assume was Ray himself. He told me he is the older business within the university town center, has been their 38 years and has served countless Anteaters! Now mind you i only went in for a Diet Coke originally but after Ray asked if I wanted a pizza I deliberated and eventually said, 'you know what, give me a slice of the veggie' ... to which he responded "You're gunna love it!" And you know what, I did! I have to commend them on how they cook their crust, perfection... the bottom was perfectly crisp without being overcooked and the rest of the pizza was solid. This is not a gourmet establishment, so don't expect overly fancy pizza, this is for those that are looking for a solid, yummy slice of pizza and a throw back vibe- my kind of place! Not to mention I noticed all the customers he was so interactive, kind, knew their names and treated them like family. I highly recommend :) read more

Ray's Pizza - Veggie Pizza Slice - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Really disappointed with our visit to Ray's. From the start, the owner/worker was noticeably rude, not just unfriendly as you would expect. Maybe because we were the only people there and it's not a business doing well. The pizza was bad, and definitely not worth the prices they're charging. You'd expect at least decent quality or a little generosity for what they're asking. AND, to top it all off, no free refills on a soda, which honestly felt like a final slap in the face considering everything else. We won't be coming back. There are way better pizza spots in town that actually care about both their food and their customers. read more

There's something unique about Rays Pizza. The crust along with the sauce and cheese just hits way different than other pizza places. This family owned business truly holds a great name and serves flavorful pizza. I wish they were open a bit later but other than that everything else is GREAT! read more

Pizza was exactly what I was craving! Made quick and was delicious. Cant wait to go back and try more. Got one cheese pizza and one pepperoni, half mushroom half sausage. Staff was friendly. Ate a slice of each in the car because we couldn't wait . read more

Ray's Pizza - Cheese slice - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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Super delicious quality pizza! Crust is nice, thin, and crispy. Tomato sauce tastes homemade and well balanced! Great prices, go check it out. read more

Ray's Pizza - Pepperoni Slice - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

You can never go wrong with pizza, and Ray's does a great job of sticking to that standard! Their pizza is classic, cheezy, with a thick fluffy crust, and lots of typical toppings to choose from. I would like to think that they has really mastered the basics - which is my gold standard for a restaurant when I'm craving a quality, straightforward pizza. I also tried their garden salad - which wasn't anything special, but I thought was a good amount for the price, and was loaded up with fixings. I haven't tried their pastas, but they looked (and smelled) really good, so I will definetly be back at some point! read more

Ray's Pizza - NY Italian medium pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

If you want to thin pizza this is the place to go. You can order slices but I live it so much I typically order xlarge pizza. These are one of the few pizza I finish every single bite. These pizzas are also great eating it cold the next day. They are not fancy nor extensive but what they do have is excellent and non-pretentious. read more

Love rays pizza Staff is so friendly & funny. Super personable & rly good pizza. We like getting their pizza specials which include 2 slices of either pepperoni or cheese and a drink. Food is ready in literally 5 minutes. Another plus is that their soda is super carbonated -- in other words, perfect. Indoor has decent seating. read more

4 Stars is right for Ray's. If you're hungry for fast slices this is the way to go. Was hoping for awesome sauce or something with a more NY taste but about average on sauce and cheese meaning it's hot. To get that flavor you'd have to pay a lot more it seems these days so this is still a good deal. Good idea to be ready at the register or could end up No Soup for You. Overall got my fill with some really crispy thin slice dough. That's was nice!!! read more

Ray's Pizza - Slices fast and easy and crispy! - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Sorry, but anyone who raves about this pizza, Doesn't know good NY pizza. It was very floppy and was tearing apart everywhere as I tried to pick it up. The crust wasn't crispy. I'm sure their success is because they're located by UCI. They have several lunch specials. The salad that came with my pizza was fair. I asked for no olives? But I think it's pre-made and I had to pull them all off., Italian dressing was like from a bottle., This is a generous 3. read more

It has no quality. We got the largest vegetarian pizza. The time we got pizza slices, the toppings fell. Also, pizza doesn't have any taste. It was very very expensive compared to its quality. I certainly don't recommend this pizza. read more

I usually come here for lunch while I'm at work if I'm in the mood for some comfort food. I could choose any other place at UTC, but Ray's Pizza is my go-to greasy spoon in Irvine. I normally go for the $11 two slices and a soda deal. The pizza is pretty hearty and if you're looking for comfort pizza, this is it. It's good for the price and if you just need a quick bite. Service has always been friendly. It's indie owned so the cooks and staff pretty much know you if you're a regular. The ambience is very much geared at the college students at UC Irvine but anyone can enjoy this greasy spoon. I prefer eating outdoors. Tables are usually cleaned often. Parking is not too hard to come by. read more

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Ordered $100+ worth of food and ordered napkins and plates all for them to tell me that they can't give any plates OR napkins.

Such an underrated pizza spot, I tried their pepperoni and vegetable pizza and the cheese melt was just amazing. Not only is the food great, the owner Ray is so kind and I would come back for the service alone. The ambience is really lively and they have enough seats inside but seems more of a take out place. read more

One of the best pizzas I've had in OC! Super fresh, flavorful, and you can tell the owner truly cares, such a kind man who takes pride in his business. read more

Ray's Pizza - Spicy meatball - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Oldie school but goodie school. A cool find in the young and trendy University Town Center. This reminded me of classic American-Italian food. I had the eggplant parm. Smothered in tons of slow-cooked sauce. Small and super casual. Only a few tables inside---but the center has lots of outdoor tables. read more

Went for the lunch special and it was pretty good. Service was good too as the pizza came out quick. Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

Walked in to grab a slice. Slices were around $6 a pop. My LO got their pepperoni and it tasted good. I definitely want to grab their slices the next time I'm around. It is always a pleasure chatting with the old guy. read more

Ray's pizza tastes the same now as when I went to school here in the 90's. I respect that wherever they are sourcing their ingredients, they are not compromising on recipe or taste. Can't beat the two slices and a drink meal deal. And somehow, Ray has not aged a day in 30 years. A great place to pick up and slice and maybe play a video game that actually might be the same Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game that I played while studying O-chem. I'm kidding, I never took Organic chemistry. I wanted a life in college. read more

I was heading to the movie theatre and I happened to notice Ray's Pizza. I saw they sell single slices, and decided to stop in and grab one before the show. I'm really glad I did! Tip: There's a special where you can get two slices and a drink for somewherre in the neighborhood of $7! I've always been a fan of NY-style pizza, and the slices they serve here really look and taste just like the ones I remember from the Big Apple; the crust is perfectly shaped, and you can "fold" a slice to eat it, without having it flop all over :-) I don't remember the last time I had a slice that tasted this good - I really enjoyed it, and I'm going to make a point to swing by here soon to pick up a whole pie so I can enjoy it at home. read more

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The pizza I got was very old and not tasteful at all. When I returned to see if I can get a refund or exchange for something else, the owner did not comply. I recommend just going to blaze pizza instead. read more

Ray's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Dropped in to say hi. Been awhile since I've stopped in. Picked up the special. 2 slices and a drink since it was lunch time. Cheese and pepperoni. Thin slice. Nice layer of sauce and topping. His pizza reminds me of being in New York. Good quality of cheese sauce and pepperoni he uses. I kept my order simple. However you should try any of the other items if you're in the area or take a whole pizza to go. Mel M Yelp 24:06 read more

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Yesterday was my 1st time trying this place even though I have been working in this plaza for 5 years. To be honest I'm not really a pizza person BUT omg I love the pizza here. They had a special.. 2 slices and a drink for $10.50. I loved it so much I got it again today for lunch. Ps the owner here is such a nice man. read more

Ray's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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Amazing. Randomly stumbled on this pizza spot while we looked for lunch and we were not disappointed. Pizza was delicious and appreciated the lunch special. 10/10 read more

We have ordered take out Pizza from Ray's several times, and have enjoyed it each time. We have not used the modest dining room, or the tabled outside, but from the observation of the students doing so I think it is popular. We have always ordered using the on line menu, and by the time I drive 20 minutes to Rays shop the order is ready or near ready. read more

3.8 stars is what my husband says for their cheese slice. A plain and simple cheese is what my husband uses as a baseline for all pizza spots and I'd say we were pretty impressed with this one. We passed by and decided to stop in to give it a try and we're glad we did. A good dough and crust that wasn't too oily where it was still crisp and held it's shape. We do think that the sauce could've been more flavorful with tang since it was kinda bland but the cheese was melty good and we wouldn't have been mad if there was even more cheese on it. Overall, very decent slice that we'd get again if we were there but I don't think it's our favorite to go just for it. I'd be down to come back and try their other pizzas though. Seems to have a lot of other good options there. Quick and friendly service, I liked the cute little pizza shop ambiance with a little arcade game on the side. read more

Ray's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

Ray's is a decent pizzeria near UCI. They have a decent lunch deal that's $11 something for a slice of pepperoni and a slice of cheese pizza and a fountain drink. The slices were of average to slightly smaller than average size for new york pizzas. It didn't taste amazing nor was it bad. It was average as average gets. The service was fast and polite. They don't do free refills. It's a $1 for refills on fountain drinks. The ambiance is pretty college campus like. No surprise there. You gotta do that near college campuses if you're a small business. You can eat inside or they have seats outside. No frills. Just somewhere to sit and eat. Pretty decently average pizza place near campus. read more

I must say that Ray's pizza, is not your ordinary pizza place. Pizza here comes out hot and fresh. This pizza place is always my guarrented go to spot for an amazing slice of pizza. The service here is friendly and warm. I highly recommend Ray's Pizza, because I am always promised a bite of satisfaction. And I know that you will too! read more

Ray's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

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The Supreme Pizza is delicious! This is the best pizza place at UTC and the owner, Ray, is very nice too.

I ordered to go for my older daughter and me as a surprise for her for lunch. The guy at the front counter was nice and the restaurant had a cool little inside and some outside shared seating. We each had 2 slices and a medium fountain drink. She wanted 2 cheese and I got 2 pepperoni slices. We asked for well done. The slices stayed hot in the box even after a 10 minute brisk walk to my daughter's! We had a Dr Pepper and Pink Lemonade. We really enjoyed lunch so much. We will be back!!! read more

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Great pizza, reasonable price, and super friendly owner. One of the shops that has been UTC the longest and it's easy to see why. Always a great place to pick up a slice or a pizza to go. It's also fun to play some street fighter there as well. read more

Furthest thing from NY pizza... Price was average and the flavor was mediocre. I probably won't ever come back, not worth it to me.

Kindest elderly gentlemen I have ever met in irvine greeted me as I walked in, he called me Superman and offered me his splendid pizza combo deal. The flavoring was wonderful and crunchy. I have never been to New York, and now... let's just say I have. read more

The workers are friendly, not that many people seem to go but they do have a lunch deal. Plenty of parking but can get busy around lunch time because the area is student central. Pizza wise, its def not high quality pizza but if you want your basic pizza fixing and don't want to drive to costco- tadaa. It's on the thinner size and light, top can be a bit greasy. The crust is softer than costco. So like okay pizza, friendly workers and it's chill, no line, easy so if you are there and you really want pizza it's coo. Got a lunch deal too :) read more

Ray's Pizza - Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California

I found this spot and decided why not try it . The pizza was good, I got the lunch special it was $10.26 for two slices of pizza and a drink. I wanted a slice of pizza and a salad but the cashier said " we don't have salad right now". One of the kitchen staff said "we can make one fresh, the cashier answered " no no it's fine no salad". I didn't like that, if I'm paying customer I should get what I want and it's advertised on the menu and lunch special signs. Overall the pizza was okay nothing special. The restaurant was pretty empty. read more

Ray's Pizza - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Irvine, California