"Excellent Detroit-style thick rectangular pizzas in Brightleaf"…read more Came here on a Thursday night at 6:15pm. The place is modestly lit, with brick walls inside and several large TVs around. Almost all the booths were already occupied, but we got the last one. Our server was friendly and described the pizzas for us. My girlfriend ordered the shaved Brussels sprouts salad and I ordered a Caesar salad. We also ordered the Nashville hot chicken pizza (sixer) to share. The salads came fast and were delicious. You could taste that there are real anchovy bits in the Caesar and the cherries in the Brussels sprouts salad added a delightful sweetness. It was about 30 minutes after we ordered that we got the pizza, but MAN it was worth the wait. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, the white sauce had a tang of mayo while being quite spicy, and the overall combo was delightful. It was notable that the toppings REALLY fell off the pizzas, so this was much easier to fork & knife than hand-eat, but so be it. And they were generous with the toppings. Price was good- $55 (including for a mocktail) before tip. Overall, an excellent pizza option in Durham if you're looking for something a little different. I'll happily come back.

Cute little spot in what used to be El Rodeo in Brightleaf Square. It looked like it was about to…read morestorm or I would have requested to eat outside, the seating was adorable and the view was pretty cool. The interior was also decorated nicely. I had made reservations for 5:45 on a Friday night before a DPAC show. I'm so glad that I did. As soon as we entered the hostess asked if we had reservations. We were seated promptly but I asked what would have happened if we didn't have reservations? She said that we probably would have been turned away. This seemed a little odd at first since the restaurant was NOT full by any means (see pics). It was full by the time we left though so, MAKE RESERVATIONS! I had an espresso martini and my husband had a ponysaurus IPA. Both of us were happy with our drinks! We ordered the Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad to start (and share). We ordered the regular and it was PLENTY! My husband didn't care for it but I absolutely LOVED it and will come back just for this salad. We then shared a Good Paulie Sixer and it was PHENOMENAL. Truly the best pizza I've had in a long time. The crust was cooked perfectly...did you get personal pan pizzas from Pizza Hut back in the 90s when you completed your BOOK IT button? Did you think they were the best thing in the world? If so, this pizza is definitely for you! The other couple with us had the Meatsiah Tenner but didn't order a starter and still took some of it home. My husband really like their pizza and I think that he actually would have preferred it. I guess we will have to come back! LOL The service was good, the bathrooms were nice, overall a great experience. The best thing was the food and we will definitely return.

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.

Visited Cugino Forno for the first time after a 5K run and it couldn't have been more fitting! My…read moregroup of 9 split 4 pizzas and it was the perfect amount. At this price point and for the quality of the pizza it was entirely worth it. Our crowd favorite was the Funghi pizza. One of my friends even went back the next day to get it again. The area is worth the visit with a lot of activities at night, kids and families, and even a bonfire on Friday night. It was a perfect place to sit outside and enjoy chatting with friends. The Parmesan and red pepper were self serve so we were able to bring it outside. We didn't receive much service because we didn't dine in but they brought our pizza outside which was nice. They gave us paper plates to share. Definitely worth the visit!

It may seem like a random garage on the streets, but you need to try it. My go-to pizza place in…read moreDurham! Trust me, I've tried many pizzas in the area and always end up back at Hutchins garage. The perfect crust and the unique toppings lures me to try new pizzas every time. Some of the pizzas I have had the chance to enjoy include: eggplant, hot honey, spicy vodka, pizza bianca, mortadella and kale and fennel sausage. They were willing to make all of the pizzas vegetarian on request. The QR code actually made it very easy to replace toppings (you have to pay extra). The only pizza that I wasn't the biggest fan of was the kale and fennel sausage mostly because the lemon added a zest that wasn't needed in my opinion. Besides pizza, there's also a variety of beer, cocktails, salads and sizes. I usually stick to one of the cocktails and they never disappoint. The space is fairly large and when it is warm enough to sit outside, you will definitely find a spot to sit down. The service is fairly quick after you order via the QR code. I like to bring all my friends from out of town here because of how casual, quick and delicious it is.

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.

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!

Vici is my go-to Italian spot. Our visit this evening was a wonderful reminder as to why we…read morefrequent this spot. Our server, Adam, was such a joy and such a sweet guy. He checked in on us throughout the meal and swiftly took care of any requests. He made our experience even better. Our go-to pasta is the vodka rigatoni and chicken parm. The italian wedding soup was also delish!

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!

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.

Bar tender got fired for standing up for the female bar tenders who were getting harassed. Not…read moreokay. Once this is dealt with in the proper way, I'll delete this review. Until then, this place is not getting any of my business.