Yummy freshness once again Worth the trip on this yearly…read morecamping trip we made up from Pismo Beach We will be back

Wow--just wow! To…read moreput this in perspective: it was 11 PM in Pismo Beach and everything was closed except fast-food spots. I decided to look a little farther and checked out San Luis Obispo, where I found this gem. First off, I really appreciate that they honor their operating hours, especially on a Wednesday night. Late-night pizza places are usually more about convenience than quality, but that was definitely not the case here. The quality of the flour and dough was excellent. I finished an entire personal pizza by myself and still felt great afterward. The sauce was well balanced and complemented the cheese and dough perfectly. The cannoli was just as impressive. The filling was sweet and delicious without being overpowering. I honestly didn't expect this level of quality from a late-night pizza spot. To top it all off, the owner was incredibly welcoming--even though I walked in at 11 PM, the service felt genuine and very hospitable. Being in the restaurant industry myself, I also noticed how well kept and clean the place was. Thank you for such a great experience on a spontaneous night!

Ordered this for takeout so it wasn't as crispy and hot as we imagined it would be fresh but still…read moredelicious to enjoy. It is a bit pricey for what you get. Parking is pretty bad especially during peak hours so expect to circle around multiple times or find street parking elsewhere. We ordered: -Bee Stang, Detroit style (5/5): Despite the name the honey wasn't too pronounced - it was mainly the spice. This is a pretty garlicky pizza and the ricotta texture and taste was on point. The thick and crispy crust of the style was also a standout for us. This was my favorite of the 2. - Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza, Neapolitan style (4/5): My bf's favorite pizza of the 2. Love the thin crust and flavor which was distinctly meaty with tomato sauce to cut through. It could have used more toppings for the price and it was also slightly burnt on the edges of some of the crust so we couldn't enjoy it fully. Also the slices weren't evenly cut through but luckily it was easy to split it apart. Overall very enjoyable meal and a nice date night vibe inside. Would definitely come back if we're in the area.

Solid 4.5 stars In town for a comedy show. Luckily my buddy…read morewas familiar with SLO & their fine eating establishments. Open airy industrial vibe. Helpful staff guided us with their patron favs. Started with: 1) meatballs: flavorful & tender (probably added panade). Marinara nicely balanced. Pistachio pesto added a nice nutty accent. Great dish. 2) mixed berry salad: spring salad greens with plump fresh berries. Pinkish berry vinaigrette was nice. Tasted similar to a 1,000 isle type dressing. 3) three pea pizza: buddy doesn't like goat cheese so ordered it on the side. Crust was great, veggies fresh & colorful. It really needs the goat cheese though. Otherwise it lacks dimension. I was able to sprinkle on my pieces. Made a world of difference. 4) bee stang: crust had crisp edges. Middle got a bit soggy from toppings. My NYC buddy loved the ability to fold it in half though. Great overall flavor. The hot honey added just the right amount of tang/tart. Tasted as good as it looked.

We saw this place on DDD and our mouths started to water when we saw the Mezzi Paccheri Alla…read moreGenovese being made! We knew we had to plan a trip to Flour House. And we did just that for our wedding anniversary. Flour EXCEEDED our expectations and more!! OMG it truly was THE BEST Italian meal we've had since our trip to Italy! Here's why: We started with the arancini. You get three balls and they are so incredibly flavorful with a hint of smokiness to them at the end. OMG ORDER THESE. We also had the pizza special of the night which had mortadella. MORTADELLA is our favorite!!!! The pizza was so light and airy we could've easily had a pizza to ourselves. ORDER the pizza!! We originally we going to do separate entrees but decided to share the Mezzi. OMG it blew us away! The flavor of the meat sauce is so delicious! You can taste an onion base and you'll want to eat a bowl of it! The past noodles were big and held the sauce so well. Everything about this entrée was above and beyond our expectation! I ate this less than 24 hours ago and I'm still talking about how amazing the dish was. Thank you for the most incredible meal of our lives! We cannot wait to plan another trip just to come to your restaurant! It is perfecto!! Millie Gratzi!!

We have been here more than a couple times and always have a great experience…read more I love the ambiance in here. Everything is so bright and you can feel a breeze from the large open walls/windows. There is a nice patio that meets the creek outside, however I always favor the bar. We have had the same bartender the last couple of times, a blonde woman who I believe also manages sometimes. She is great and made great recommendations to us for drinks. I gave her a few options I was interested in and she chose the Roman Glow for me and said she actually was apart of creating the drink. I LOVED IT! We also always have to get their espresso martinis. Both drinks were amazing and I happily come back just for those drinks. We like the Cacio e Pepe pizza. I learnt they took my favorite pasta off of the menu recently :( . That's okay, like I said we will come back for the drinks and the pizza. The churros with Nutella for dessert were so good I definitely over ate because I could not stop lol. Chef is very talented, congratulations on such a beautiful restaurant.

Best Clam Chowder I'ver ever had. Best Ravioli I've ever…read morehad. WOW oh WOW!!

Popped in here for lunch on a drive back down to LA. The staff were friendly. They helped while…read moredeciding between two items. I got a chicken panini for lunch and it was great! I enjoyed the crispy bread with the melted cheese and warm chicken. The chips were okay. I would ask to sub for a side salad if possible. The overall restaurant was pleasant to be in. It seemed family friendly as we saw a couple with a baby at a booth. They had a little area for quick sandwich orders or gelato. The cake in the dessert case looked incredible but we were too full to try any of them.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA…read more ​Another local staple of SLO. ​Woodstock's often has a big line out the door. We were lucky to get here first and put in our order because as soon as we did--boom! A huge line formed behind us. ​As a first-timer at Woodstock's, it can be a little confusing, but I quickly found out this is an order-at-the-counter establishment. Menus are hanging from the ceiling, but you can also find printed versions on the counter. No parking avail. This is a metered street. Parking structures a few blocks away. Not a far walk. ​Of course, the main thing is to try their pizzas. Service was fast and pleasant--not overly friendly, but efficient. The cashier was patient and mentioned her favorite was the "Sizzling Carnitas" pizza, while my wife picked "The Bomb." ​They offer different sizes; we ordered the 12-inch (8 slices), which we thought was perfect for two people. However, if you want leftovers, I would recommend ordering the next size up. The cashier gave us a buzzer and mentioned a 25-minute cook time, which was considerate, but the food actually arrived much quicker than that. ​Prices are a little on the high side, but we found the pizza very good, so it was totally worth the expense. It's pricey, but if the quality is there, it's worth it. ​The Bomb: We thought both the dough and the tomato sauce could have been more flavorful, but the overall taste was still very good. The veggies were roasted well and the sausage was tasty, though there could have been more of it. The dough is on the thinner side, which I prefer. Overall: 4/5 stars. ​Sizzling Carnitas: The meat amount was great and very tasty. The sauce was excellent, and the cheese was plentiful and flavorful. Overall: 5/5 stars. ​Service was pleasant and straightforward. In busy periods, wait times may change, but so far, this is our favorite pizza in SLO! Casual spot, chill vibes, pricey. Service could be a hit or miss. Great food options. We will be back again. Thank You :)

Hot slice pepperoni x2…read more Greasy pizza, not enough cheese. Overall decent size. We devoured it obviously. Quick wait time, funny cashier. Bing, bang, boom.

I had completely forgotten about this place, and I'm so glad I found my way back. This is easily…read moreone of the best Mediterranean spots in SLO. If you're craving great kabobs, a classic fresh salad, or creamy hummus, this is the place to go. There are plenty of paid parking spots nearby, which makes it convenient. You might have a short wait, but it's absolutely worth it. Delicious food and totally hits the spot every time.

This pains me, but I must report that their gluten-free pizza is close, but it is NOT CELIAC SAFE…read more It used to be, so it was an awful surprise last week when I developed the tell-tale signs of being "glutened" & couldn't eat solid food at all for a three days, and then only rice for three more. I'm 80% okay now, 9 days later. That's a steep price for 2 slices of a small pizza. My family & I love this place so it's a loss. Just a word to my fellow Celiacs, I don't trust their kitchen. Whatta bummer because that artichoke pizza of theirs was my all-time favorite pizza. Petra, please inform your staff that takes orders and add it to your menus. It means the world to us when restaurants are honest about their gf options & cross-contamination.

Best grilled artichoke I've ever had! I keep her returning here so that I can have the grilled…read moreartichoke with some bread and a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The only thing holding me back lately is the parking, but there were free parking days in the pre-and post Christmas season. We took advantage of a free Sunday, parked right outside and sauntered to enjoy a good lunch! Of course I ordered the artichoke! It's artichoke heaven! I've eaten artichokes all up and down the California coast, and once had only a bushel of artichokes as snacks on a summer vacation! I am an artichoke fiend and love them in all their tantalizing incarnations! What's so good about this one? The savory puddle of butter mixed with parmesan cheese that blesses the top and bestows flavor combined with the tang of the grill! You can add a spritz of lemon and experience artichoke nirvana! I sat welcoming the New Year, enjoying every savory succulent bite of that great big grilled thistle known as the artichoke!

The husband and I headed out for date night (which was long over due) and went to Piadina (our…read morefirst time). We started with their take on chips and salsa, House Chips (whole fried mini tortillas) and the Grilled Artichoke - and let me tell you, it was fantastic! For dinner I had the Top Sirloin (perfectly cooked) and Chopped Salad and the husband had the Ahi Tuna Sashimi. After dinner we enjoyed their popular Lemon Cheesecake. HIGHLY recommend ordering this dessert. As for our cocktails, my husband ordered the Mendoza Marg and very much enjoyed it. I first requested a glass of Moscato (which they don't have), so then I requested a cocktail with Malibu and to my surprise they don't carry Malibu. I asked if they can make a fruity cocktail with a rum close to Malibu, which they did, however it was not the flavor profile I was looking for (pretty bland). Our service (once seated at our table) did not start out that great. The server seemed a bit annoyed with my cocktail questions and requests and he also seemed as though he had better places to be than our table...until he found out (via night manager) who my husband was in relation to Hotel SLO. It shouldn't take name/position dropping to have your server treat you well, every customer should feel VIP. Our next venture will be trying their breakfast.

Last minute order for pizza and wings and boy am I glad this was recommended to me…read more The pizza was delicious, full of cheese, the sauce was tasty and the pizza crust was buttery and garlicky standard. My only issue with the pizza was the girl who took my order forgot to say pepperoni on the entire thing, however it was loaded with toppings. Lots of mushrooms and bacon. The wings were nice and plump and the sauce was tasty! A great buffalo sauce. I just wish they were a little more well done. They are delicious though

After a very long day of cross country travel, delays, and only small airplane snacks for breakfast…read moreand lunch, I was ready for a big dinner after finally getting all checked in to my hotel. I asked the front desk for their recommendations, and of course they recommended a place next door and while it was fancy with an elaborate menu, my low blood sugar state was craving some serious high calories so I opted for Gino's as it was also very close to my hotel. When I entered the place, I was the only customer there. I wanted to order the lasagna, but the nice young lady taking my order mentioned it would take some time to prepare, so I asked what she suggests something big and won't take long to make and it was classic spaghetti & meatballs, so I ordered that. Five minutes after sitting down, the young lady brought me a huge Cesar's salad. I'm not a big salad guy, but this was delicious! The lettuce was very fresh and the sauce and croutons were surprising very tasty. It was so good, I had to compliment her for making such a nice salad. A few minutes later a good size plate of spaghetti & meatballs arrived and two large pieces of garlic bread. Everything was satisfyingly good. I dined on this feast for 45 minutes and made the short walk back to the hotel feeling great. It was so good, I went again the next day and tried the lasagna. That too was good sized and very delicious. Next time I'm in SLO, I'll definitely come back again.

Ok, ok, I will keep this brief. Visiting our sons and was told that we were in for a surprise!…read moreAround 6pm, Ryan disappears and comes back with 2 pizzas ready for dinner. Oh my gosh, the perfect pies! Crust is sour dough with a lovely bit of chew and sauce and topping were perfectly balanced and oh so tasty-. Look no farther for the best pizza on the Central Coast, this is it. *I understand that you need to order ahead because they sell out- and with good reason. You will not be disappointed!

Wow...where do I even begin. I'm visiting SLO for the first time and somehow (probably reddit) my…read moregf found this place and we kept it on our itinerary as loose dinner plans. We ended up pre-ordering online the night before and we got the Loaded Veg pizza. All they sell are whole 16" pies, which I don't mind since Pizza is my 3rd favorite food (behind sushi and Japanese bbq). I don't usually get veggie pizzas for 2 reasons. First of all, I love meat. Second, vegetables on pizza usually are mushy and don't taste fresh. I got it because my gf is pescatarian so it seemed like a good choice for both of us to share. I've had pizza at several notable places (thinking of Ceres NYC, Pizzeria Sei LA, Quarter Sheets LA, etc.). They brought the pizza box out to me, and I took a glance inside and knew I was about to feast. I didn't want to wait to get back to the hotel so my gf and I just sat in my trunk and ate it. There are very few restaurants where the first bite of food takes my breath away. I sat there in silence and proceeded to finish the whole slice in a matter of seconds while my gf and I just nodded with major satisfaction at one another. The dough was incredible (light, thin, crispy). The sauce and cheese ratio was perfect, not too overpowering, not too much, just the right amount as a base and glue to hold the toppings in place. The toppings (the veg), were fresh, vibrant, flavorful, purposeful. Everything was exploding with flavor, it was so simple, but so incredible. I wanted to run back inside and order another pizza but they were closing and I felt bad. We got a side of vegan ranch, it had fresh herbs and tasted so creamy, thick, and tangy despite being vegan. We demolished that pizza and the only thought I kept having was how much I wanted another one. The store is super cool, great music, cool lighting and vibes. The people are super polite, friendly, and professional. It legit felt like every single person in that place was happy to be there. More importantly, I think they were so passionate and saw their pizza creations as art. I would dream and aspire to have a place like this myself one day. I'm so sad this is so far away from OC (where I'm visiting from) because I genuinely want to eat this every week. I'll just have to drive up lol. Cheers to the team here, incredible work. You made my day. You gave me the opportunity to try the best thin slice pizza of my life thus far.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bennys Pizza!!! Probably the best pizza I ever had! Bennys is sticking the the…read morebasic pizza, then putting in the extra effort in the sauce and toppings. Seriously knocked it out of the park! This was our first visit and not the last. The arugula salad was great! I mean, it's arugula! No iceberg here!!! Thank you! Drinks were OK. At our table were margaritas that were just OK. Had to purchase an extra shot of reposado to add and that improved it somewhat. Wine selection is marginal. Whiskey sour was marginal. Interesting business model, to keep costs down....no waitresses/hosts. Order at the entrance, pick your seat, walk over to the bar and pick up your own drinks. I get it. Entire Staff were quite friendly. We'll be back! Thank you!!!

I ordered a heavy meat pizza from Benny's for pickup. The drive home found me speeding in order to…read moreget in the box of pizza. The car with its rich delicious smells wafted down Higuera street. I arrived with the coveted meal and everyone had been looking forward to this all day. Table is set, and even Linkin thought he was getting a slice, " Go lay down buddy." I go to serve the pizza and notice the slices aren't fully cut, no biggie, I get the pizza cutter and reinforce the pieces. It was then I noticed the pizza wasn't fully cooked! Not to worry, I'll call Benny's for advice. The person at Benny's listened as I explained and I'm told, "We had a big rush tonight, too many pizzas were placed in oven and it lowered the temperature." Mind you, table full of friends wanting to eat. I heated my oven and attempted to finish the bake. The guests didn't want raw pizza, half ate my attempt. Here I am 4 days later still thinking about the pizza. The golden rule when preparing food for others. A-Use Freshest ingredients possible. B-Clean environment. C-Cook food to proper temperatures. Benny's is a wonderful place to get pizza. They have trivia nights that are a blast. This was the first time my order wasn't great. In the end, Linkin got his piece of pizza. Overall Grade: C- $$