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    Sugo

    4.5 (1k reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Jessica S.

    Delicious Roman-style pizza spot. Super casual, welcoming staff. Lots of different options offered in rectangular personal slices so you can try them all. We got the killer bee, a pepperoni bomb, and the summer special. All great. They add the finishing touches like sauces and garnishes after they warm it up for you. Small spot, limited seated. Saw a lot of go to orders.

    Karen N.

    LOCATION: Paularino/Bristol PARKING: Very small lot. Can park in Mitsuwa lot behind the building. WHAT WE ORDERED: * BYO box ($35): 5 slices of your choice * We chose Chorizo Pastor, Contadina, Japanese, Killer B, Margherita (my favorites are in that order) Super tasty pizza! It was busy when I arrived on a Friday night, but the food came out surprisingly fast. Individual slices range from $6-$9, and with so many fun combinations to choose from, I decided to try the BYO box. It comes with three of their signature sauces: hot honey, ranch, and chili oil. I haven't been able to find much delicious artisan pizza in OC, so I'm really glad I found Sugo. I love the variety of ethnic-inspired flavor combinations they offer. And this isn't your traditional triangular pizza slice. They serve up large, loaded rectangular pieces. If you like spicy pizza, I highly recommend the Chorizo. Dipping it in the hot honey was chef's kiss. The sweet heat from the honey paired so well with the spice and richness of the chorizo. The Margherita was also solid. It's hard to mess up a classic. The dough was the perfect thickness. Not too thick and I didn't get tired of eating it lol. I've been looking for more interesting pizza in OC, and I'm so glad I stumbled upon Sugo. I love that they're playing around with different cultural flavors instead of sticking to the usual pizza combinations. Definitely worth checking out if you're a pizza lover who likes trying something a little different.

    Kelvin C.

    First time at this spot that I've had bookmarked forever. It was worth the wait. The pizza is hot, flavorful, and really tasty. The slices are really large and generous. There are so many choices of toppings, it's not easy to choose. Overall, awesome spot for tasty slices.

    Margherita Slice, Killer Bee Slice, Chorizo Pastor slice
    Irene R.

    Scrolling through IG made me have to check this place out! Roman pizza?! ‍ I'm not sure what that is but ok, Il try it cuz it looks absolutely delicious when I see others taking a bite. We finally made our way there and at first glance, I was not impressed because it reminded me of a cookie or doughnut spot where it had all of them out for you to choose. I reserved that thought and put it aside to wait and let my taste buds decide and I am so glad I did! Crispy bottom, soft pillowy inside with a nice chew all together. I loved all the different pairings but my most favorite was the Margherita pizza and pepperoni pizza. We tried the one with Hot Honey and although I love hot honey on my pizza, I felt this style would be best enjoyed simple style! Come try this place! It's a definite win if you do.

    Margherita, yo mama, contadina, Japanese and chorizo
    Charleen B.

    We came here on a Monday around 1 pm and there was nobody in line. There is a big selection of pizza and they warm it up in the oven before serving it to you. We got the mix and match combo that was any different 5 slices for $39 and it comes with their 3 sauces (I believe ranch, hot honey, and chili oil). Our choices were the margherita, Japanese, contadina, yo mama and chorizo. The Japanese was our favorite. I was a little skeptical at first but the flavors were really good. My other favorite was the yo mama, you could really taste the lime. I think their ranch has a hint of lime too which went well with it. I also liked how they cut each slice in two as we were sharing it. The employee was nice enough and she interacted a lot more with the people who came after us, who I assume are regulars. The pizza did look a little older in the display but when it was warmed up it tasted fine. There were a couple new flavors that didn't have labels to show what they were. Would try this place again if we were in the mood for pizza and in the area.

    Cecile H.

    Ugh so worth the hype... I was trying to be good and get one slice but I should have gotten two! I got the Margherita pizza and omg it was so good! The crust was amazing and the slices are huge. Cute little shop tucked in a little plaza with limited parking. Service was great...I'll def be back soon!

    Lina C.

    Sugo! You are a fun, no-frills pizza joint (that specializes in Roman pizza), with some of the best service in the area. Yes, the shop is small, but as soon and my girlies and I walked inside, we immediately were welcomed and given the ~shpiel~ of what to expect for a typical dine-in experience. I'm pretty sure we talked to the manager yesterday--very knowledgable and made us feel less intimidated with decision paralysis. There were tons of yummy options on display (...I'm looking at you, Chorizo pizza). For yesterday's visit, I got the Contadina which has Italian sausage in it (and a bunch of other ingredients that I forgot lol) and the Rosa pizza. I'm a huge fan of vodka sauce in pasta and the Rosa surely won my heart at first bite. One of my friends ordered the Japanese pizza, which also looked delicious. Will I be back? Definitely, just probably not as much since it's bit of a drive from where I'm at. Another pizza/piece of my heart is now with the Sugo shop. :-)

    Elisa T.

    Sugo Pizza was so good! The pizza was fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect crust. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and every slice was delicious. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was great, and I'll definitely be coming back. Easily one of my favorite pizza spots I've tried recently!

    Aly W.

    EDIT: Sandro, the owner reached out to me and made me aware that they improved a lot of our processes since I ate here, especially with their online orders. They have gone through a dough upgrade so that the pizzas can travel better. Unfortunately I live out of state and cannot give them another try, but keep this in mind when you see my review. REVIEW: My review is specially for a Togo order. We placed it for a specific time, picked it up a couple minutes past the "it's ready" message, and drove it 6 minutes back to our hotel. By the time we opened up the box, the pizza looked phenomenal, but was cold and tasteless. I was extremely disappointed because the reviews for this location are great, and the pizza was overpriced. I would not recommend ordering Togo, or eating here in general.

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    Jasmine N.

    Pizza texture and flavor were good. I think the ambiance of the place stood out more to me - I saw more people eating outside than inside. The inside was kind of small and definitely people just wait to take their order to go. I was surprised that, despite only two people ahead of me, the wait took almost 30 minutes, awkwardly while I had people waiting in the car. I expected them to just serve up the slice that's already prepared at the window.

    Contadina Slice (without cheese)
    Erin K.

    First time at Sugo and was so impressed! They have a large variety of pizzas to choose from that can be ordered by the slice or whole. All pizzas are available in their display case, and once you order your flavor, they will bake it and have it out to you in no time! I especially appreciated how flexible the staff was. They were able to make any of the flavors without cheese (dairy-free) by request. They let me know it would take a bit longer to be ready, but I did not mind waiting. I ordered the Contadina pizza that came with italian sausage, caramelized onions, and chives. It was absolutely delicious and immediately had me excited to come back and order again!

    Parking on this strip mall in front of Mitsuwa
    Mason W.

    Every one of the pizzas was filled with toppings and cooked to order. I love the display for all the choices and helpful servers to answer questions. The crust bread is SO tasty and fresh. I'm coming back just to have crust like this check out the photos for the deets!!!

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    Megan L.

    The server was super helpful in navigating the menu and giving my group the best bang for your buck! Super kind patient with all of my questions! Would be back soon!

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    Awesome aesthetic and customer service! Great variety and uniqueness. Cant wait to eat Yo Mama!

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    Ask the Community - Sugo

    Is there indoor seating?

    Yes there is seating indoors but it's more spacious outside, especially when it's busy since most people wait indoors

    Do you sell the uncooked pizza dough?

    I don't think they do.

    Can you order a panini without any meat?

    I'm not sure if they (still?) offer panini at Sugo, but they have panini at Bello!

    How many slices and how many inches are your XL pizzas? I have no idea how many pizzas to order for my party without knowing the size. No one is answering during business hours

    It looks like the XL pizzas are actually six (6) individual slices in one big box. Hope this helps!

    Do you have a gluten free crust option?

    Ciao. We do not offer gluten-free crust option simply due to the size of our compact kitchen. This is for our guests’ safety as we cannot guarantee the avoidance of cross-contamination. However, for those who are sensitive to gluten, but not… 

    Any gluten free options?

    According to what Sugo says on social media, they don't offer explicitly gluten-free dough but the exceptional quality of their flour from Italy means people who are just sensitive to gluten have been able to enjoy their pizzas with no adverse… 

    Is there anything vegan or that can be made vegan?

    Ciao yes we can make the potato pizza and the marinara pizza will be available soon!

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