Shoe&#x27;s Pizza

Such a cool place! You can order at the window or dine in. There are about 4 tables & some counter…read moreseating. Tiny & cute decor. Friendly staff too! Huge stone pizza oven that they make so many delicious menu items in. We ordered the mixed greens salad with dried apricots, goat cheese & almonds. It came with a balsamic & oil dressing. The container was too small for the salad. It was difficult to add dressing without losing half the salad. I shook up the dressing, but the balsamic vinegar was stuck to the container. They gladly gave me another dressing. Pizza was great & so was the crispy crust. We got the roasted corn pizza. So delicious. Fresh cilantro & jalapeños. It tasted like the herbs & veggies were just picked. It's small, so sized for 1 unless you get more to eat. The key lime triffle was so good. Homemade whipped cream. Pound cake, & key lime filling was rich, but refreshing. Triple X root beer hit the spot too. We didn't have any cocktails, but the menu had many different kinds that sounded amazing.

One word: YUM! Ah! This is a fun place and I love how it's tucked away in the bustling area which…read moremakes it a great stop when venturing to other nearby places. First, the restaurant just has such a cool vibe to it and the staff are friendly and are serious about their menu! The drinks were playful and fun and I love the rotating items. The main event of course was the pizza and that oven just puts the perfect char on it - I told myself I wouldn't finish my pizza since I wasn't super hungry but it was too delicious to stop! I devoured the whole thing. Next time I go back I can't wait to try more things and different toppings and appetizers.

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Verona Pizza

3.6(73 reviews)

3.3 mi

Don't order just the cheese pizza here and maybe avoid the thin crust? It just seems a little…read moreovercooked. Pretzel bites are covered in a weird butter with garlic. Wasn't too into that. That being said, the pizzas with more toppings with a thicker cross seem to be really good. It's not the best pizza in the world, but really decent and the staff is always super friendly. Even on packed nights, they only have a couple servers, but the servers are fast. They really know how to hustle. It's pretty crowded in there on some nights places set up decently has a little stage in front in case they want to have a band. I like going there on Friday nights for karaoke. Just a heads up the place is super packed on a Friday evening, karaoke starts at seven and ends at 11. Everybody in their brother comes there for that to sing or just to sit and listen to other sing. The nice thing is is that since it is at a pizza place and it starts at seven anyone can sing, including children. The cutest youngest little girl I have seen sing did the K-pop demon hunters one of the songs from Matt and she was so adorable! Other kids have gotten up there and wow! They've blown me away with their voices and I feel funny going up there after them. There is a range of singers from new people that aren't the best at singing, but they love to sing and that's great! It takes a lot of courage to go up there. Everyone is super supportive and claps because like I said it's really hard to even go up there to even sing so the courage is really appreciated. It's such a friendly place and the owner is really nice and typically is working there too.

This place is totally laid back during the day. We have gone here for lunch several times. We have…read moregotten pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, mushrooms, and more. The food is good and reasonably priced. The service has always been good too. There is a deck off the side to sit out on which we like when we are there. Otherwise there's a lot of seating and a bar inside.

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Gelsosomo's Pizzeria

3.1(102 reviews)

2.1 mi

I had driven my Gelsosomo's several times in Valparaiso. I had noticed the sign for lunch buffet…read moreseveral times and told myself I had to give it a try. What I saw was I felt like one of the saddest looking buffets I've ever seen. The buffet was 2 tables pushed together, a bowl of salad, a basket of breadsticks, individual marinara sauces, and 2 or 3 very large pizzas under a heat lamp. The presentation may not have been great but it turned out to be better than it looked. The ranch for the salad seemed to be made in house. When the pizza was freshly put on the buffet, the pizza was great. If it had been sitting under the heat lamp, it was not desirable as it was hard to chew. The price was ok for $12 with a water. I scratched that itch. I would order a pizza next time from Gelsosomo's instead of doing a buffet.

Well, let's just say that all Gelsosomos are run the same. Hats, soft Michigan City and Brian and…read morehis crew because they do a fantastic job. But bar none Pete Anderson runs and operates a first rate business both Crownpoint and portage are the 2 best! Worth the drive Not impressed at all of this place!

17.50$ for 10 "Large" boneless wings. Like seriously! They're smaller than chicken nuggets at McDonald's. Wtf!!!

Pizza from the buffet

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Stromboli with fries

Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery

4.3(243 reviews)

2.2 mi

Not sure how I haven't reviewed this place yet, Tomato Bar is the best pizza in Valpo hands down…read more Have been coming here since we moved to the area 8 years ago. Always great! Fresh & quality ingredients, unique options, always great service.

Once again an outstanding experience with an order out. The order was ready in time and it was…read morecorrect. As usual it was delicious. I like earning points for discounts also.

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Amici Grill and Pizzeria

3.5(30 reviews)

2.1 mi

My best friend lives in Crown Point, and her daughter goes to Valparaiso University. She said this…read moreplace was worth a visit so we had to go try it. It's a corner lot and has its own parking lot. I was really surprised that we went on a random Friday night and were able to get in. It's not very large, but it seemed like they got people in and out pretty quick. I was told the garlic knots were amazing and the Alfredo sauce to die for. My friend was not wrong. I'd say the show stealer were the garlic knots. you had to pay extra for the Alfredo sauce but it was worth it. It was so good, I could've drank it. The knots were tender and covered in butter, cheese and garlic. Yum. The pizza crust was good, but I don't think the meatball topping was the best choice for me. We also got a side of onion rings because they were beer battered and I always have to try beer battered onion rings. It's very hard to find good ones and these definitely rank in the top 3 or 4 for me. I was disappointed that they didn't come with any sauce but there was a decent amount of them and they were super crispy. Very basic restaurant in a college area and with a visit for sure. If we go back I'll try one of their entrees.

Amici Grill and Pizzeria in Valparaiso offers a casual, clean atmosphere and quick service, but the…read morefood fell short of expectations. We waited just a few minutes for service, and our meals arrived in about 10 minutes, so efficiency was spot-on. However, the food itself left something to be desired. I ordered the Ham and Cheese Hoagie with fries. While it was toasted, the bread lacked the golden-brown crispness I was hoping for--it just looked and tasted underwhelming. My wife's meatball sandwich fared better visually, with a nicely browned (though slightly over-toasted) bread. Still, her sandwich, like mine, was just okay. Nothing memorable. On the positive side, the restaurant was very clean, and prices were reasonable, but the food didn't stand out enough to make me want to return.

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Penne vodka

Beggars Pizza

3.0(27 reviews)

0.2 mi

Every time I go to Valpo there is an issue. I ordered $100 worth of food waited an extra 20 minutes…read moreand then they charged me $3.75 extra for a garlic butter , brought out the butter and told me, it's going to be about another 20+ minutes, we dropped your pizza. last time I was here the order was completely wrong and they said they were looking at wrong order. prior to that cash register would not take credit cards. waiting 35 minutes for it to work. crown point - NEVER AN ISSUE. This will be my last trip here. offer no discount, refund, etc. terrible customer service. BEGGERS started off as an awesome place and makes great pizza but NOT IN VALPO

Horrible customer service from the store manager. I ordered online and was told my pizza would be…read moreready at 4:05. I get there at 4:03 and the doors are locked. Once they actually opened a few minutes later the manager said it will be 25 more minutes and that he can't control what the online ordering shows. Crap customer service!!! Then I asked for a refund and when he said it would take 3 days I just shook my head. I came back 25 minutes later and he said I thought you cancelled your order. So I drove 20 miles wasting gas and a lot of time to come home empty handed.

Waiting area.

Medium pizza

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Peddlers Pizza Pub

3.4(65 reviews)

2.3 mi

The carrots and celery were amazing!I didn't even know that pita bread was a thing but I LOVED it!…read moreThe pizza tasted like char but Jen was super nice.

Typically one of our favorite places to eat, we do love the cracker crust pizza. However, we…read moredecided after working for a while at our church, we would order carry-out. A Cracker Crust Pizza and Salad. I was told it would be ready in 40 minutes. I waited until time and walked over to the Restaurant, was greeted by the hostess and paid for me order. Then the nightmare began. I waited an hour watching customer after customer come in, pay and pick up their order, while I stood right in front of the hostess without acknowledgement. After about another 15 minutes I asked if they could check on my order, she went to the back, came back to the front and never even informed me of her findings. After another 10-15 minute and watching another 1/2 dozen people come in and leave with their food, I asked her again with the same result. I had now been waiting in front of her an hour and a half. I asked to speak to a manager, which she came promptly and without an apology, just told me the kitchen got slammed and I could either wait or get a refund. I told her I had been waiting 2 1/2 hours from the time I ordered. Finally 15 minutes later my food came to the front, was handed to me. No apology for the long wait. Once again one of our favorite places, I informed her we would not be back and she just said...OK! While the drinkers at the bar kept drinking and the hostesses catered to everyone, I was pushed to the side as if I didn't matter. That's not how to treat anyone, let alone a paying customer.

Mushroom personal pizza.

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Bloody Mary with beer side car

Rosati's Pizza

2.8(52 reviews)

3.4 mi

Rosati's makes perfect thin crust pizza. It's like a cracker crust so we really love it. They have…read moresizes that go from 10 inches all the way to 18 inches. You can get the cracker crust or a regular crust or deep dish. It is a Chicago pizzeria that we just got lucky enough to have in Valparaiso. Just like everything else though you're going to have to pay for it because two pizzas that were 16 inches one that was cheese and another that was sausage and pepperoni cost us around $55. But the girls that work at the counter are amazing and helpful and the restaurant itself is nice and clean. You can definitely eat there, but we only get it to go. The only thing I suggest they work on is cleaning that bathroom a little bit better. Otherwise, we are loyal customers from now on.

Good Pie! We ordered via DoorDash and were not disappointed. This was our first time ordering from…read moreRosati's but it won't be our last. My wife is not usually a pizza person, so she is very picky about pizza. I ordered the Sausage Supreme: sweet sausage, onions, mushrooms, and green peppers. It was a good pie! They also sprinkle oregano (or Italian Seasoning) on top of the pie. I'd like to try it without that seasoning next time, just to compare. Still, it was a great pizza and the wife enjoyed it as well! Good job guys!

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Lenny's Coal Fired Pizza

3.8(47 reviews)

0.4 mi

We have been here several times and the pizza is amazing! The servers are friendly and the service…read moreis quick!

First visit, just after 3 PM. I had planned to place a takeout order ahead of time, but decided to…read morestop in and check the place out. Loved the vibe, and the staff were great. I ordered the Margherita pizza. I've had Margherita pizzas everywhere from here to Florence, Italy, so this comes from a place of appreciation, not criticism. The flavor was good, and the atmosphere made a strong first impression. That said, the crust was a little too hard for my taste, and the pizza was light on toppings. I'd still like to come back and try more of the menu, especially the meatballs and a few other dishes that looked excellent. Overall, it was a good first experience with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Lenny's Pie: tomato sauce, pepperoni, fresh jalapeño fresh mozzarella, honey, and goat cheese.

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Bell's Brown Ale while I wait on a couple pies.

Santini's

4.3(30 reviews)

6.3 mi

Great pizza! I ordered a regular crust with sausage, mushrooms, and green peppers. The food was…read moreprepared fast and arrived nice and hot!

Good prices. Quality food. Everything made in house. I can get an 8" pepperoni pizza and side salad…read morefor $11. It has light sauce automatically. Pulled pork sandwich is pretty good and economical too

Sausage and peppers appetizer served with garlic bread (Not shown)

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Donna L.

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2

0

13 years ago

Shoe's has easily become our favorite neighborhood spot for pizza! Carry out is good but the pizza is especially good when eating in - not only because the pizza is great but the family that runs this restaurant is wonderful. So friendly and they make us feel welcome every time we are there. Definately get the red and white sauce! You won't be disappointed. read more

Craig S.

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16

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12 years ago

I always stop here for their amazing pizza when I am I'm the area. Super good pizza, breadsticks, and wings. If you're lucky enough to be in the neighborhood on a Wednesday, they have $1 16oz draft beer. The interior is really cool looking too, and they even have a small arcade! read more

Jess A.

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1

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3 years ago

After almost a year looking for a New York style pizza, I finally found it!! I have been in Crown Point, Hobart, Portage and even Hebron looking for some good pizza. I could honestly say I finally fund a tasty a tasty delicious Pizza. read more

Rachel E.

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1

0

11 years ago

This is a fantastic family-owned restaurant. I really recommend the Shoes bites and Za Rolls for appetizers as well as their pizza. You can't go wrong with anything you order from Shoes! read more

Samuel S.

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2

0

14 years ago

Good pizza and great wings. Not the best pizza in Valpo though. Go for the carryout and make sure to get plenty of wings! you will not be disappointed. read more

Trina S.

72

2

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7 years ago

Mouth watering, addicting, ooey-gooey, cheesy deliciousness! These are just a few words that pop into your head when you take a bite of this pizza! read more

Brett L.

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4

0

11 years ago

Very nice people, nice enough I want to like it. I have tried it a couple times and it just isn't good pizza at all.

Stuart A.

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17

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11 years ago

I've been going more often cuz their wings are so good! Also, they have quick service and friendly staff!

Steven P.

66

4

0

10 years ago

By far the best pizza in Valparaiso!!! You always feel welcomed and they always go out of their way.

Stacy C.

8

3

0

5 years ago

Best italian beef sandwiches around. Great place, great people. There pizzas to die for.

David A S.

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4

0

3 years ago

Good pizza! Staff great! Only draw back is it is counter service! Not sit down service! read more

Jeff P.

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3

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14 years ago

Crunchy crust! ...need I say more? ...yes! I wish they delivered read more

Gregory S.

2

3

0

13 years ago

Two words, Beef Sandwich. Yes.

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