updated review here.. So glad to see this restaurant doing so well, their menu has grown from when we last ate here. We met some friends here for dinner and they love it.from the friendly attentive staff, the atmosphere of the restaurant is very unique , and i always find something new on the walls to stare at or at least ask about or take a photo of. We opted to try the pizza we got a prosciutto pizzs and the athena pizza Both were very rich in taste and ingredients. We all ended up bringing some leftovers home. Definietely worth the visit!! And its in my neighborhood, making it that much more convenient. read more

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Reserved seating for 6 for a Saturday lunch and had great table service from Seth. The owners visited us as well to ask how our food was and everything was top-notch. We ordered several pizzas (1 garlic 16", 1 two-topping 12" with prosciutto + roasted garlic, 1 Hawaiian 12", 1 pita pizza with ham) plus ravioli fritti appetizer and steak pesto. Pizzas were excellent , steak was soft / medium well as I requested, and ravioli was deliciously crunchy - a crowd pleaser. The others had never tried Scuola before and now they'll all be back for the great food , friendly service, as well as chill ambiance of the place. Highly recommend visiting during lunch time since it's not too crowded and still quiet enough to hear one another at a table. The owner stopped by our table before we left and graciously offered to take a photo for us so thank you for that. Always a pleasure to meet the management. Pricing was fair considering the large portions and quality of the food. We had separate checks so our share of the food (including a to go order of Chicken Souvlaki and Kokkinisto!) was about $125 with generous tip. Free parking lot outside the restaurant is shared but there were still many spots to choose from. We'll certainly be back again ^_^ !! read more

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This was such a fresh and memorable dining experience. I ordered the lamb gyro plate and everything was perfect, the lamb was tender, the portion was generous, and the side salad was crisp and refreshing. The broccolini ended up being my favorite part of the plate; garlicky, tender, and so flavorful. My parents' meals looked incredible too, and I snagged a few bites. Everything was light, flavorful, and surprisingly delicious. After a hot day, we wanted something that felt both satisfying and not too heavy, and this meal was exactly what we needed. I would absolutely go back. Our server was attentive but not pushy or forgetful. He came and visited us throughout our meal to make sure everything was good. The manager also asked us personally how everything was as well. read more

Scuola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Well the smiling faces you see to greet you when you first walk in the door make an immediate impression and makes you definitely feel welcome and sets the pace for the evening. Our appetizer and drink orders taken, we set to decide whether to try the Greek offerings or the Italian! Both looked delicious and the reviews I read previously really set my mouth watering for pizza AND the souvlaki! Unfortunately, my husband got his good old standby, Chicken Parmesan. We both tried different medium pizzas and we ordered Calamari Fritta (but asked for the peppers to not be included) as our appetizer. Have you ever had super fresh REAL calamari? Sliced fresh and hand breaded and then served to you? I had one other time in Tarpon Springs, and this was just as incredibly dished up for us! Marinara sauce and a spicy sweet sauce like a Mae Ploy was also served with them and two nice lemon slices. Stupendous! Our drinks? Perfectly done-- considering our excellent waiter, AJ, didn't know what an Arnold Palmer even was! What a surprising, talented young man! My souvlaki! Absolutely to die for! Wowza! The side I got was the garlic broccolini and YUMMMMM! My husband's chicken parm was so good that he devoured it BEFORE I could even snap a picture! LOL Our pizzas were some of the best we've ever had. The crust is so delicious and they sure don't hold back on the toppings. I consumed half of mine without even realizing it. Wow. I got the Lil' Sicily that has pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, basil and oregano. The hubby chose the Scoula pie that has pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Both were out of this WORLD! Needless to say, I think we just found our newest favorite spot for dinner. So many Greek dishes to keep me happy and plenty of Italian ones to keep the husband happy too! Don't know why we hadn't stopped in before now to try this place!! They are truly a wonderful restaurant and anyone would be hard pressed to find anything wrong with good food at good prices! read more

People are so friendly. Meal comes out quickly. It is quiet inside. Food is good. Local Italian that is good is few and far between. They add like a hint of cinnamon to the pasta sauce that is great. read more

This time I came to try some of their menu items that were not pizza, and I was pleased! I got the pesto tortellini, which had a flavorful and creamy sauce and was a huge portion. My friend got the moussaka, and afterwards he said he wants to go back already to get it again! The service was very quick and our waitress was really sweet and patient. The ambiance is cute, with nice theming and lots of seating. The prices are also very reasonable for the portions they give! read more

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Ok this has been a favorite since opening. What changed. Yesterday we ordered carry out. 3 pizzas and a salmon dinner. On arrival the salmon had been given to another order. A new salmon was prepared and it happened again. Finally third time was a charm. We are 5 minutes from the restaurant. Pizza was no longer hot and one was a soggy incomplete cook of the crust. Will think twice before next order. Reason new person at desk? Manager did not seem to think this was a big deal. Disappointing it is. read more

My wife and I stopped in for lunch. They have one door for takeout and another for the sit-down part. The decor was nice and clean. The pictures on the walls confused us because they were about reading and math. They also had books to read for the kids. Once we realized Scuola means School in Italian that made sense. Also we were expecting typical Italian options. This is more of a Mediterranean menu with many Greek choices to compliment the Italian choices. We started with a side of meatballs (SHHH! not on the menu). They were very good and would order again. We then got a large Lil Sicily. Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Ricotta Cheese, Oregano and Basil. Loved the crust. A large was too large for two so next time we will get a regular. But looking forward to leftovers. While the name says school its a definite date night location for us in the near future. We look forward to tasting some Greek when we we do. read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious. The Greek salad was very fresh and the chicken. Parm was so good that I ate it faster than my girlfriend can finish her second slice of pizza (which she said was also delicious) definitely new favorite Italian/Mediterranean spot read more

Scuola Pizza - Chicken Parmigiana, Bacon Bianca 12"Greek Salad - Full - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We went in for a quick bite and had a pizza. Their pizzas are thin crust, which I usually don't order, but it ended up being better than anticipated. The service was good and the ambiance was relaxed but had plants to look at. I've also had their chicken pita and it is also very delicious. read more

This has to be the BEST Italian restaurant in Gainesville by far. Prices are very reasonable too. I even tried their cannoli today which is probably the closest one ive ever had in Florida that is similiar to a real New York cannoli. This is a must go to eat. Their sauce, on any meal is amazingly delicious. Their chicken parmesan is outstanding. A gotta go try it kind of place. read more

Tzatziki sauce is good. Onion rings so -so. Next time I would get the Fries. Food was quick so that was good.

Truly disgusting food. Chicken Marsala was bland brown gravy poured over grilled chicken and soggy roasted potatoes. Mushrooms? Couldn't find any. This was some kind of poor imitation of poutine. Avoid this place!!! read more

food was delicious and you can tell it's made with love. Absolutely beautiful restaurant for date night and the server was so kind. Overall, a great dinner for sure. I recommend the spicy penne pasta! read more

I was so happy to find this place! My meal was excellent, my server was helpful & friendly and the atmosphere was intimate and relaxing. I had to stop myself from wanting to go there again the next day! SO much better than going to a chain restaurant, this is my new favorite place! read more

We spent a Saturday in Gainesville, FL and for dinner we stopped by Scuola Pizza. "Scuola" is Greek for school or institution. The restaurant has a neat classroom motif. They even have an old middle-school clock with the bars over the face of it. Scuola Pizza offers a menu of signature pizza pies, classic Italian and Greek dishes. For the app, we got the calamari. But these weren't your little frozen squid rings. These were huge squid bracelets. They were tender, crispy, and delicious. Paired with a slightly spicy marinara and it was perfect. For the main, we got the large prosciutto pizza. A beautiful crust topped with sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, and an amount of prosciutto that bordered on illegal. The pie overall, was delicious, but, and I can't believe I'm about to say this, it had too much prosciutto. Prosciutto, in its natural state, is a smooth, slightly salty snack. A staple charcuterie board item. Cooked prosciutto intensifies that saltiness and is still delicious, but in smaller doses. A whole pizza filled with cooked prosciutto? Delicious in some bites, overly salty in others. A lighter touch on the prosciutto would definitely be appreciated. Aaand I said prosciutto waaay too much. The overall meal and restaurant were great and I would definitely visit again and try the Greek side of the menu. read more

Scuola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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1- Parking and surroundings, I always look for the parking areas of the place, you do want to know in advance if parking is available and if it feels safe. Located close to the Northwood area, this is North West Gainesville, and parking is available. 2- The ambiance and decoration is very nice, offering a vintage, quiet and relaxed place for dinning. 3- Location- I was attracted to this place by the pizza sign on the outside and living in Gainesville for more than 19 years, and less than 4 miles away, I thought I would give it a try. 4- As soon as I saw the menu, I changed my mind and tried one of the the Mediterranean dishes. The Santorini Chicken, with garlic broccolini. The Santorini Chicken is seasoned and charbroiled, served with a tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella, accompanied by a bed of rice pilaf. Cooked perfectly as the name implies (charbroiled), the broccolini maybe a little bit too soaked in the oil and garlic, but nonetheless I liked it. The rice pilaf was so tasteful, which I enjoyed it very much. I am very satisfied with the taste and quality of the food. I will return. The experience is more than what I was hoping. I'm hoping for more restaurants in Gainesville like this. 5- Service was awesome, the server would check up on us, every now and then. 6- Overall this will be one of my places to visit more often, affordable, quiet, delicious mediterranean dishes, in my make believe ratings from 1 to 10, it an 8.5 for me. read more

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We've been here multiple times over the years, mostly for pick up orders. Pizza is great and the other menu items we've had have all been good. read more

Wonderful pizzas with lots of fresh toppings. Nice atmosphere and themed restaurant. The Greek food is also very good.

After reading several reviews, I decided to make a stop here for a nice warm slice. I went in on a Tuesday afternoon, so it was nice and quiet. The host at the front was very warm and welcoming and gave me the rundown and recommendations of Scuola. I wanted something light/non meat option so I opted in for a classic pizza, the margherita. And you can't go wrong with that! The host/waiter was super attentive to my needs and once the pizza arrived, I was in heaven. First off, the 12'' pie is perfect for you and a friend, however since I was by myself, so I decided to be greedy. The pizza came out pipping hot from the oven and the cheese...that was the highlight for me. The cheese with the basil on top was picture perfect - like a stereotypical pizza commercial. The crust was very light and flaky and it didn't make me feel bloated like most pizza places. The sauce tasted very homemade and has the good amount of Italian herbs added in. Let me get back to the cheese because the cheese pull that came from this pizza, expanded for at least a mile long....ok I'm exaggerating but you needed to stand up for this cheese pull it end. I was shocked! From the friendly service to the fresh ingredients - I will definitely be back to revisit this place with a friend or solo to try out more food options! read more

Scuola Pizza - a beautiful cheese pull, how can you resist this!? - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Stopped by for lunch and had a wonderful meal. The staff were so kind, the service was quick and efficient; the pizza was very good, also had a gluten free pizza which was tasty. The restaurant was clean with really neat decor. A little hidden gem in Gainesville, give it a try read more

i love this place so much!! the pizza is not greasy AT ALL, they use high quality cheese & i honestly cant get enough. id recommend this place to anyone wanting good pizza for a good price read more

Fantastic pizza, cooked to perfection, and bursting with flavor. The garlic broccolini is to die for! Service is great and the atmosphere is such a neat theme! read more

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May have been better if we hadn't gotten takeout, so I don't want to put the restaurant down too much. I really prefer to eat in for a full experience. This pizza place came highly recommended, and everyone wanted to swim, so the consensus was takeout. I have lots of pictures, as we had a large group of people eating. We were told that the gyro pizza was fantastic, so we ordered 3. Again, large group. We were also told to order medium instead of large so they would cook better. Our order was very expensive and pretty good. I would probably eat there again. I ordered a medium with ham, onion and fresh mozzarella (a must). I tried the Greek pizza, Greek salad and the gyro meat was delicious. The pasta was definitely al dente, but both the Cajun and regular sauce tasted, well, uneventful. Just not much flavor. I definitely would not order any of their pastas again. My son got the caperese salad with gyro meat and it may have shifted in transport, but was extremely lackluster. I actually thought they forgot to put the salad in because it didn't look like a salad at all. This seems like a bad review, but my food was good, give it a try and eat in. Overall, I would go back and eat at the restaurant, so I give it a thumbs up. I'd want the gyro Greek salad and the pizza I ordered again. read more

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What a great hidden jam the most amazing fresh food I've had in a long time. The owners are beautiful people who go above and beyond to make your experience perfect definitely check out this place. read more

I've been a customer at Scuola since they opened. They've always been slow for take-out, but always had my order right. Over the last few months, that's been on a decline. Tonight, I ordered the same thing I've ordered for 2+ years, a bacon burger and the chicken pita. I failed to check it at the restaurant, I did do that every time until about a year ago when I just went on blind faith. I got home tonight with my take-out to find a gyro with my burger, so I called the restaurant. I was met with oh, ok, you can come back next time and get what you ordered. I insisted that no, I want a credit for the wrong order, I don't mind paying for the burger I ordered but I can't eat lamb, so this means no dinner for me. Not only that, the onion rings with the burger and the fries with the gyro are raw...it was just raw onion & breading, not enjoyable at all. I don't know what has changed but I sure miss the Scuola I loved. Pic attached of the gyro I can't eat even though I tried. Please step up Scuola!! read more

Scuola Pizza - Someone's gyro & raw fries - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This is more than just a pizza place. It is a Mediterranean restaurant with a strong Greek flavor. Be prepared for ample portions on everything. Today we had the Greek salad for two and it was ample with the usual lettuce and tomatoes. But it was also topped with large slices of feta and a generous amount of cucumbers, olives and dr red onion. The dressing is not oily and flavorful. We also had a 12 inch Philly pizza that had a really good flavor and plenty of meat and other toppings. In the past we have had the Scuola pizza which is comparable to a meat lover's. The pizzas here are not a doughy mish mash like some places but are tastefully done. In the past we have had the gyro salad which is big enough for two people and quite good. They also have a chicken salad with marinated and grilled chicken on greens and with cheese in a tortilla bowl. The burgers, especially the Greek burger, are quite filling and make sure to order their fries which are some of the best. As you might guess we have eaten here numerous times and always been satisfied with the attentive service and food. The restaurant recently changed hands but nothing has changed with the quality and choice being maintained. Best wishes to the new owners.! read more

We were seated immediately which was great. "Scuola" is Italian for "school" so there were a lot of little school related pieces around the restaurant for decor. The seating is a bit uncomfortable as there are no cushions. Our server, Austin, took our order and quickly got us drinks. The sweet tea tasted funny so I exchanged it for sprite. That sprite hit harder than McDonalds, very refreshing. Not long after placing the order our appetizer arrived. The Ravioli Fritti was't bad but they could have been better; we didn't like the mozzarella sticks last time and these were no different. It's like the breading has no flavor. About 2 minutes into eating our appetizer, our meals arrived. We both got 8" personal pizzas and they were good. Flavorful and cheesy! Also, got a side order of fries and we enjoyed them. The food was good just as it was a couple months ago. Our server was excellent. Austin was quick and attentive. He frequently checked on us and is very upbeat. Great service! I saw a flyer on the table for a chance to win free pizza. I applied for it while waiting for our food and got a coupon code for $5 off the meal before the check came. I used it. That was cool. read more

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Decor was nice. The food was mid and long wait time. Service was inexperienced but friendly. Over rated reviews.

We have loved the pizza from this place for a long time, both dining, pick up and order via DoorDash. I had tried the souvlaki chicken before and it was delicious so I wanted to try the salmon. Glad I did! It is now one of my favourite go to dishes. Eating in the restaurant is also top-notch because service is always fantastic. read more

Scuola Pizza - Salmon - Greek style with wild rice, asparagus and a side of garlic broccolini. So delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

We were visiting Gainesville for the weekend and stumbled upon this great restaurant. Wonderful staff and location. The food was fantastic! We ended up visiting twice. The kids menu was wonderful. Even in a Friday at lunch when it was busy they were very accommodating. Definitely recommend. read more

AMAZING place for food! Call me ignorant, but I didn't realize this was a greek/pizza place- which made this such a nice surprise when we went! I was expecting just pizza, but the Greek addition is what made this place so great for me. I love the Mediterranean flair the whole menu had. We had flaming cheese to start, which was both fun and a yummy app. Our mains included the Scoula pizza for my parents (they got a "small"), the prosciutto pizza for my fiancée (he got a large), and the chicken soulvaki for me. The pizza style is very unique- I'd say similar to thin crust but not to a point that its a cracker. The toppings really make it stand out! The scoula pizza was my favorite between the two, with a good balance of toppings, sauce, cheese, and crust. It is a very "familiar" pizza flavor. The prosciutto was very salty, so not my favorite. However, I love how generous they are with the toppings. My chicken soulvaki was DELICIOUS. I love Greek food, so I think I found my go to Greek place now! Our server, Jordan, was am absolute pleasure as well. She was quick with our orders, was very friendly, and our food came out very quick too. This may be a "me" thing, but I also really liked the menu- it was on wood, so it was sturdy and easy to read. I appreciate that detail, and the overall ambiance of the place was also a nice surprise. We will def be coming back for either pizza or Greek food soon! read more

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I had heard pretty good reviews but unfortunately this place did not live up to the mark. What's great about this place is that it's fairly quick, the employees are kind, and the best part, you can half and half specialty pizzas. I opted for 16in half Spartan half Big Nick. While the big Nick was okay, the Spartan left much to be desired. The meats have a strange taste that I couldn't overcome. The crust was a bit burnt and tasteless. Some butter or something would be great. A plus is that neither were greasy. The baklava cheesecake is definitely not worth 7$. I was quite disappointed. It was incredibly small, and the dessert just didn't come together well. At least it wasn't deathly sweet. Even with a coupon,, a pizza and cheesecake sent me back 26$. I'm glad there are becoming more choices on the NW side of town, but the quality needs improving. read more

Scuola Pizza - 7 bucks for this. - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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AMAZING!!! Best pizza in Gainesville! Such a nice ambiance, very friendly and attentive staff, clean bathroom. Reasonable prices. We couldn't find a single complaint. My husband who tries to find fault in every restaurant, could fine one. We will be bath. Definitely try the hot honey pizza. read more

Scuola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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The food was excellent! I had the Gyros platter and the wife had the Shrimp carbonara, The gyros was nicely seasoned and the tzatziki sauce was some of the best I ever had. My wife said every bite of the shrimp carbonara was a flavor feast. We were well satisfied. Service was great and the staff was polite and attentive without being annoying or pushy. Nicholas was knowledgeable of the menu and helped the wife with making her selection. The ambiance was nice with music playing softly in the background and not so loud that diners could not talk softly together. The decor was appropriate for the restaurant's Mediterranean theme. A very enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommend. We will be back! read more

Absolutely delicious with cheese ooozing everywhere and a nice crispy crust. Between the quality and the service I would come back once a month. read more

We started with a Greek salad had lettuce in it which was odd but it was fresh and the feta cheese saved it then we had calamari which was really tender but the portion was small and finally we had the Athena pizza it was fresh and very tasty but a little under cooked read more

Scuola Pizza - Calamari - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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What a great spot for lunch! We popped in on a Saturday and got to try the lunch versions of two specialties. The service was outstanding and it was a quiet place to take our time enjoying the food. read more

Scuola Pizza - Spanakotiropita and Scuola Chicken Sandwich with a side of Sweet Potato Waffle Fries - Pizza Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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My wife and I were on a weekend trip to Gainesville and we're looking for some lunch. We found Scuola Pizza on Yelp so decided to give it a try. What a great find! The service was friendly and the menu was full of options. We started with the bread which was amazing. Just a simple fresh load topped with a light butter and garlic baste paired with softened butter. We were thankful a second load was offered as the first one didn't last long. I ordered the chicken parm while my wife had the lasagna. As we waited we enjoyed overhearing our server chat with a regular customer about his trips to Greece and how her pets were doing. It was nice to hear such a good, honest conversation between staff and a customer. The portion sizes were quite large and the food was very good. The only thing that threw us off a but was finding the sauce to be very sweet, almost too much so for our liking. Was it enough for us to not return? No and we did take our leftovers home (I mentioned the large portions). With 'pizza' being in the name I think we expected more of an Italian flavor rather than one provided by the Greek menu offerings. It wasn't a bad thing, just something unexpected. Scuola has a nice, calming atmosphere, good food and a pleasant staff. It was definitely worth the stop. read more

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Scuola Pizza is a great place to eat out, their Margherita Pizza was spot on, highly recommend.