Emmy squared is excellent pizza (if a little, maybe a lot pricey). It's Detroit style which is…read moresimilar to Chicago style in that it's a deep pan cooked pizza but it's more like standard pizza than Chicago style which is almost more like a lasagna or something. I really enjoy Detroit style pizza and it's not something you see a lot of around NC so that's nice. They also have a very good Gluten Free option which is nearly the same as the traditional crust - and if you ask they can mock up the cheesy sticks using the GF crust as well. The service is always super friendly at any location I've been to. As I mentioned, it's pretty pricey for pizza but it's also something you can't quite get around here otherwise and it's a nice place to go for something like date night.

Wanted to like this place but was pretty disappointed. Our service was great and the restaurant…read moreitself was clean and decorated well but the food was a hit and a miss. We ordered the MVP pizza (skinny) for the what we thought would be a traditional sesame crust. Unfortunately the mass amount of black and regular sesame seeds extended from the crust halfway into the pizza and made it taste like I was eating a poke bowl rather than a pizza slice. I don't believe the sauce was correct on this pizza either this seamed like a regular tomato sauce as opposed to the vodka it was supposed to come with. As for the burger, this was very underwhelming considering its award winning title. Nothing much to it besides some decent beef and what tasted like a sriracha mayo? P.S If you are tipping using the pre-populated options at the bottom of the checks I would double check the math. We got two checks and one came out to over 20% on one option and under 20% on the other.

As a pizza snob (self proclaimed) I have been wanting to try this place. We were in town for Center…read moreFest ( great festival if you haven't been) and decided to try it. We shared the suppli. I first had them in Rome so not a fair comparison. It was meh. Loved that it was vegetarian like the ones in Rome but flavor lacked. I had the foraged mushroom white pizza and my son had the margarita. His pizza was the most expensive and was ok. Mine was amazing!! Want to try the kale salad. That looked awesome. Great ambiance and friendly service.

Just had dinner at Pizzeria Toro while visiting my son and family in Durham and it blew me away…read morelike the first time I went. We got to sit next to the pizza prepper after it comes out of the oven: from cooking, to prepping, to serving is all handled like a well oiled machine. So it comes out deliciously hot, crust perfectly cooked, and all served with a smile. The pizzas were perfect as well as the kale salad we had and the delicate seafood soup in a light tomato broth. They got very busy before we left yet the guy responsible for getting the pizzas ready was chatting with me like he had all the time in the world. I begged them to open up in Boston and I would probably be there 2wice a week. This is hands down my go to restaurant when I am in Durham. The ambiance is perfect for the type of restaurant it is and the service was great. There is no pizza better anywhere in the world according to me. We went with my 2.6 year old grandbaby and the hostess went out of her way to make sure she had a high chair which took some doing to get it off the previous table. You have to go early to secure a seat. Mushroom pizza with arugula and the plain margarita with ricotta hit the spot.

We decided at the last minute to have dinner at Cugino Forno-Durham on a Tuesday evening…read more When I arrived, there were maybe 2 other families there and I was able to order right away and choose where I wanted to sit. We ordered the veggie pizza and added pepperoni. It was the best pizza I've had in some time. The crust was absolutely amazing and all so fresh. The sauce and toppings were so good. We all loved every bite. They have pizza, salads, lots of beverages and delicious looking desserts!! I didn't try a dessert, but will definitely will be back soon to try them. The service was great. Everyone was so friendly. There's plenty of tables with bench seating inside and several table outside. You can bring the whole family.

Good vibe. Delicious pizza love that I can get dessert from here too. Spacious place, nice place to…read morehangout with friends!

I normally don't like ordering from QR codes, but this was not bad and the service was…read moreexceptionally fast after I ordered it. Nice selection of beer. The pepperoni pizza was delicious. The crust was a little more on the Italian side, being thin and crispy. Cool, vibe and nice outdoor seating area. A great place to enjoy a pleasant evening outside.

An old garage converted to a fancy pizza place. Love it. Great beer selection. We had a pepperoni…read morespicy pizza and a margarita. Both were cooked to perfection. But the big treat was the brussel sprouts fried or roasted to a crisp perfection. Highly recommend. Low key atmosphere with inside and outside seating. Great for families.

Came here on a Saturday and unfortunately, it was at the same time as a Bulls Game. It cost us…read moreTWELVE DOLLARS to park. And then it was a 30 minute wait but of course we were going to wait since we'd already paid to park. We got drinks at the bar and stood around waiting for our table. We were seated within 25 minutes and ordered two pizzas and pizza rolls. The pizza rolls were my favorite this time. Highly recommend. Overall a good visit and the stuff I didn't love wasn't exactly their fault.

Mellow Mushroom is located on the American Tobacco Campus. Service was attentive and friendly here,…read moreand I liked the older building the restaurant was in. I usually dine out before the performances at DPAC and decided to try somewhere new. I just don't like Mellow Mushroom pizza very well. I had planned to order a salad, but then saw pizza yesterday and decided to go with that. I should have gotten the salad. I ordered the Great White. The price and size were good. I just didn't like it. It might be the crust I'm not a fan of but pizza is one of those things we all like different styles of. I don't see myself returning here as I prefer other restaurants. But they have salads and burgers, so maybe I'd like those better.

Came in town to visit my daughter. Of course we wanted to come back here. We had been in winter and…read morewanted the out door experience. This place has the best outdoor seating. Big screen to watch FIFA, lots of picnic tables around the yard with big trees for shade. There is also upstairs out door deck with lots picnic tables, big screen TV and water stations. The grounds are very clean and kept up. They are dog friendly too. Immediately head inside to get beers. They always a very wide variety for all taste buds. You have to order their wood fire pizzas! Dirty Jersey is A-mazing. Sweet and hot and spicy ranch make it perfect harmony. We are always greeted with a Hello, welcome in, what can I get ya with a smile. The staff is very friendly inviting and treat everyone like they are regulars. Love love this place and only wish there was one in KY. This place gets a 1000% must go and return.

Love this spot in downtown Durham! Plenty of outdoor seating as well as covered patio seating for…read moreyou, your 4-legged family members and family. The bar line always moves quickly and their signage is very clear regarding where to place/pickup food orders. This is a classic Durham spot and I frequently bring visitors here for a casual weeknight za and drink! I docked one star because parking here is always a nightmare. Try to avoid parking on the side street in front of the brewery as it can be really difficult to get out. I tend to avoid this spot on the weekends as it gets crowded fairly quickly.

The food is always good! My go to is the XL slice for $5. Staff is friendly and service is quick!!read more

Always a good stop while in Durham! We actually backtracked just to come here! Not hungry yet, but…read moreit will still be sooo good when we get home! Even though I don't like cheesecake, the flavors sound fantastic! Another delicious trip!!

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. It appears to be any old pizza joint, but it's so…read moremuch more. First of all, the menu is extensive. It covers Mediterranean food to pizza and calzones to burgers and fries to fried chicken. There's tons of options so there's gonna be something for everyone. Second, it's vegetarian friendly. A veggie myself, I can sometimes have a hard time finding REALLY GOOD veggie food at small spots like this. I've had their white pizza (absolutely loaded with toppings and cheese) and the falafel sandwich (crispy falafel with delicious seasonings, fluffy pita, the works). Oh my god, they were both killer!! Third, it's cheap! I mean, really cheap! For the quality and amount of food you're getting, you're saving several dollars per meal. Plus, they have walk-in specials and combos. Last, they do dine in, carry out, and delivery. Check it out!

Selected "Update your review". I guess I did do one before that was probably not stellar. I would…read morehave preferred I could edit it but, well, OK. I ordered a Grilled Chicken Sub and it was very good!

Pleasantly surprised! Came here on a whim for dinner. I don't typically frequent Italian…read morerestaurants bc I always leave underwhelmed and feeling as though I overpaid for food I could make at home (sometimes better). This place had great reviews and I was craving pasta and not wanting to cook so we gave it a try. Place was nicely decorated and seating was comfortable and clean. We were seated immediately upon entering in a booth seat. Manager was friendly and welcoming so were wait staff. Our waiter was very attentive. Brought us water and complimentary bread. Checked on us frequently and gave great food recommendations. Food was delicious! We got 2 rounds of complimentary bread while we waited for food. It was warm and the olive oil dip was amazing! I ordered the eggplant parm and substituted spaghetti for penne pasta (no up charge with same sauce). Pasta was cooked perfectly eggplant parm was crispy with plenty of sauce and cheese. Food came out hot! Will be coming back to try more dishes!

I was driving north and stopped in Raleigh to meet a friend. We ended up stopping here because I…read morehad a serious pizza craving and saw that they had a gluten-free option. The menu did not have a ton of gluten-free options outside of pizza and salad, but I came for pizza, so I was happy. The pizza was really good, and I was especially excited that I had the option to add pineapple. Yum! As for the margaritas, they were delicious. Honestly some of the best. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would definitely come back for food and drink

The dudes at the bar Mike and Chad are the freaking best man always attentive ready to get after it…read moreand always have great attitudes go see them

It has tokens! With so many arcades switching to game cards, this was refreshing. Nice atmosphere…read morewith an awesome patio area. I felt like a big kid. Security was present and checking IDs. Bartenders were friendly.