Tony's Pizza is not the same anymore, for all the best reasons! The pizza I remembered from high school was inedible cardboard. I have nostalgic memories of sitting in the red-and-green booths struggling to chew thru the stale crust on awkward first dates. The pizza now is so satisfying and a major improvement, with the same menu as before. I love the new crust texture. The pizza is not as greasy nor guilty as a NYC slice but would hold up well comparatively. I am sad to see the spate of negative reviews from people who seem attached more to the nostalgia of old Tony's and fail to see the major improvements the new owners have made to entire operation. I walk in and it's a breath of fresh air: extremely clean, gone are the days of the musty salad display and flour-covered floors. I visited recently to relive my high school days and left pleasantly impressed by delightful pizza. read more

This is probably the best placed pizzaria right next to San Marino High School. As I drive by this location, I've always wondered what this place was like and whether their pizza was good. We ordered the Hawaiian Pizza which is a thin crust pizza and pretty large for a medium pizza. The food was good and piping hot when I arrived. Inside the restaurant, it's clean and inviting with the cashier and hostess working hard to keep the tables clean and handling pick-up orders. If I were an owner, I would hire any of these hard working employees! read more

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I have wanted to try Tony's Pizza for 10 years now! I finally got the chance. I ordered a medium Sicilian with pepperoni, jalapenos, and basil, for me and my mom. This pizza is so giant, it could easily feed six people. Lots of leftovers in the freezer, for a little treat later. If you order the Sicilian, know that it takes longer to make than the regular Neapolitan pizza. But, totally worth it! My mom picked up the pizza, because I just had a baby, and she said that everyone on staff, that she encountered, was really nice! I wish that I took a photo, because it looked (and tasted) so good! read more

I've been coming here for many years. Before today, my previous visit was about 2 months ago. I was surprised to learn today that the business has new ownership. After today's visit, I'm a bit relieved since the pizza seems very familiar. The quality appears to be very similar so I'm convinced that they took the time or are taking the time to make sure that the ownership transition goes well. Everything inside still looks the same. The old pictures that we all love are still up on the walls. read more

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I've passed by this pizza spot for over 2 years and not once did I dawn to check it out until my son said "pizza" and pointed and I said "sure, why not!" It didn't disappoint! Pizza by the slice was a big plus for my son and I. We had a good selection to choose from. There small salads are a great size. The reheat of the slices is quick and perfect temp, super tasty! Next time I visit I'm going to try a sandwich. Service was amazing, super welcoming and friendly. Even after we sat they asked if we wanted water, cheese or anything else, which made me feel welcome and the whole staff was really patient with my son who can be wild, so I definitely appreciate that! I did see a lot of to go orders within the 20 minutes I was there which tells me my son picked a great spot! Also we were in luck to be heading out while a massive group of teens from San Marino High were coming in looking hungry. Overall I will come back, maybe make it a monthly lunch date with my son, since he loves pizza and has no issues to Tony's right before we go to speech! read more

Tony's Pizza - Trying a new pizza spot for us! This spot has been here for 45 years - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

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I was literally born and raised with Tony's Pizza. I've been coming here for almost three decades with fond memories of my grandma pushing me in a stroller to come grab a slice. They recently had a change in ownership but it looks like they still kept the same recipes from the previous owners, Tony and Mike. It's a great place to get NY style thin crust pizza by the slice. They also kept their student special - 2 slices + 1 free small fountain drink. I do hope the new owners continue the legacy and keep the recipes and I'll continue to support for many decades more! read more

Unfortunately, with the change in ownership, the crust is bland and not authentic New-York-style chewy anymore. The sauce is also generic, not fresh-tasting. Pepperoni pizza: each slice carries one half of a circle of pepperoni, sadly. The cheese is bland... just mozzarella? No 4-cheese blend? So very tasteless. RIP, Tony's. read more

Met the new owners, Jacky and his family, when I went here the other day. Very sweet, local people and they are making great pizza with lots of care and attention to detail. So awesome to have business owners like them in the area committed to put in effort to be the best! read more

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. The new owners have tweaked the recipe for the cheese pizza. So, sad. read more

Tony's Pizza - i've been eating Tony's Pizza for more than 30 years. The new owners have tweaked the recipe too bad - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

Came here as was in area and wanted to give this spot a go given I've driven by so many times. Per reviews a local spot with lots of locals who rave about NY style pizza. ( you had me at Ny style and I am in). Place was as expected an old mom and pop style pizzeria with friendly staff. Ordered a couple of slices and a ceggie pie with a variety of veggies. Also ordered the garlic knots. Pizza came out hot and was pretty much an NY style pizza. Would say it was pretty good but would have liked a but more sauce. Knots were great and a rather large offering. Overall, good local spot if you're in the area. One gripe - would love to have a beer to go with my pie, but can understand that its a spot that mostly pick up as to why they wouldnt. read more

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I've been enjoying Tony's pizza for about 25 years, but today might be the last day. The pizza was terrible! Very thin crust, hardly any cheese, pepperoni or sausage. It could be the worst pizza I've ever had anywhere! The only answer is that the company was sold. I can't believe that the Tony's pizza of yesteryear could make such a terrible pizza, even if they tried. So, after I posted the above, I read some of the other reviews on Tony's and found out that the company was sold. Whoever owns Tony's now better check out your pizza maker. You need better dough and larger amounts of toppings! read more

I've been coming to Tony's Pizza for as long as I can remember. Growing up, nothing beat the student special with a slushie--those are core childhood memories for me. I always thought the same Sicilian family would run Tony's forever, passing it down through the generations. So when I found out there were new owners, I'll admit I was nervous. But to my relief, it's still Tony's pizza! The taste, the atmosphere, the comfort--it all brought me back. That being said, I have to mention one small (but big to me) detail: the onions. My go-to has always been sausage and onion, and Tony's was special because of how they cut them--thin, long, stringy slices that caramelized perfectly in the oven. The new cut is different--chopped longer, thinner pieces--which just doesn't hit the same. It might sound silly, but for me, that little detail made their pizza stand out from anywhere else. One friendly suggestion for the new owners: please don't swap out the original ingredients for other brands. The magic of Tony's is in the flavor that's been consistent for decades. Don't change that! All in all, I'm so glad Tony's is still here and still delicious. Change is part of life, but the heart of Tony's pizza lives on. read more

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Like many San Marino residents, my family and I have been patron's of Tony's Pizza for over 40 years. When we found out Mike was moving on from the business we were understandably nervous to lose such a large part of our childhoods. I initially visited 2-3 days after the new owners took over, the pizza was not good and you could tell there were some growing pains. This is normal for any new operator. I stopped back in today and was pleasantly surprised to find that the pizza and service had remarkably improved. You can tell the new owners are finding their groove, and I'm both relieved and excited for what's to come. Some advice for the new owners: you've bought a place that's been a stalwart of a small community for years. Integrating yourselves into the community is going to be difficult because there is so much to compare against. People are going to be skeptical, and looking for a reason not to support. Take the negative feedback head on and address it immediately in all aspects of the customer experience. Everyone knows it's new ownership or will notice (I literally observed 2 conversations while I was sitting here where customers were asking), take control of the narrative and make your mission clear that you're not trying to change the legacy but carry it forward. Good luck, we look forward to continuing to support this business for years to come! read more

To Mr Eddie O's review of single slice vs freshly made whole pizza ; Freshly made whole Pizza Pie was 5 stars taste as we had to feed 30 people for a recent NAMI SGV non-profit comedy RX workshop event (www.namisangabrielvalley.org ) at San Marino Community Church for good budget ! Most surprising, our participants LOVED the 4 different freshly made pies & asked where we purchased them! The single slice sitting out was not as tasty due to oblivious reason ; I did a taste test the day before and went to check it out. Mr Joseph was super kind & hospitality! So glad we made this choice to go with Tony's Pizza with Freshly made pizza pies : to enjoy the best experience is to choose your own toppings for me ... the gluten free crust was also good .... Grazie Mille ! read more

They are absolutely amazing, it's a small pizzeria but it feels welcoming, their pizza feels almost homemade and they have AMAZING customer service, everything here is made from scratch in the back, the pizza has a SUPER long cheese pull for the ones that have cheese and all of the ingredients taste so so fresh! Anytime I ride my bike now, I always come here, this place is a must try!!! read more

Very good but not sure why not always the same service. But clean, tastes very good and I recommend. Thank you read more

This is not a full review as I tried this place after lunch and bought pre cooked and warmed up slices. While they were good and enjoyed the crispy crust, it would not be fair to do a full review without tasting the pizza fresh. The sauce would not be as dry and likely more flavorful right out of the oven versus a pre cooked slice. read more

I don't want to be unkind but since this business has changed ownership the customer service has declined severely. The last two times I have visited the business the same woman that I believe owns the business has displayed poor customer service. Example 1 the first time when I entered the store to order a meal she didn't bother to attend to me and take my order until she finished playing a game on her iPhone (I saw her screen). Example 2 occurred just today when I was about to order a meal and she picked up her phone and spent 10 minutes with a phone-in order before she attended to me. Why she couldn't just inform the phone order to hold for a minute, escapes me. And she never apologized for the delay. Tony's was a wonderful place and an institution not just because of the good pizza but for its customer relations. Unfortunately it has changed. Not going there again. read more

Ordered take out today. Bring me back to my years in high school. Tony's pizza always makes quality pizza. Their pasta and sandwiches are also exceptional. Their staff are super friendly and always provide the best service. Whether you eat in the restaurant or have it as take out, you enjoy the family-oriented pizza that has been passed down from generation to generation. read more

Tony's Pizza - You can order half and half also - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

This was a good pizza place, but it seems to have new ownership and has gone downhill in service and food quality. Unlikely to come back. read more

Great pizza. Worth checking out. Place has been established for a while. Best place to eat in the city.

Service is very friendly and the pizzas are tasty. I love that they have a nice spacious private lot where you can park, so it's convenient to run in and out for picking up your food. Inside seating is spacious; and bathroom is available for guests. read more

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Decided to give this little spot a try before our sons soccer game. BEST PIZZA hands down. We tried the slices-a cheese, another cheese, and a house specialty. Crusty thin dough, great portion and fairly priced with quality ingredients. Clean environment and exceptional service-they gifted the kiddos a little keychain they loved . We will definitely be coming back read more

It's so funny that I would always see Tony's on my way back home from another pizza spot. This place is so unassuming and I love how the inside is like an ordinary mom and pop shop that you'd see in the east coast! I honestly miss places like this so much and the workers are the sweetest! Okay...pizza here is legit! I'll be back. Each slice is between $3-5 depending on whether they're fancy. I got the Dante which has a kick with the jalapeños, onions+goat, and a classic cheese. I was a big fan of the Dante and really like the onions one, but not a fan of goat! Pizza has a nice texture to it, which is what I'm always looking for and they don't skip out on ingredients! Heating up take out for slices are quick for those on the go! And parking is plenty in the back~ read more

Tony's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

Came by today around the time they opened with my family, we hadn't been here in years and years and wanted to give it a try! We got 4 slices to go. We ordered a slice of margarita, Hawaiian, Tony's Special and Dante's inferno. We all loved the pizza, my daughter had the Hawaiian. My mom had Tony's special and I absolutely loved the Dante's Inferno , they warned me that the sauce is spicy for that slice and it is spicy but so delicious! The service was good and everything was ready quickly. read more

Tony's Pizza - Pizza by the slice - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

We've been eating at Tony's for more than 30 years. The pizza was always amazing, the owner knew us and was always friendly. It's just not the same. Toppings and sauce are good. Prices are fine. People are nice. The pizza just doesn't taste the same. The crust on a couple of our last pizzas is just sort of tasteless and overbaked. It seems like there's less cheese. The pizza has gone from fantastic to average. Not bad but no longer amazing. I'm sorry to see this happen but happy for Tony wherever he is. read more

New owner, skimpy sausage now small bits, crust changed, dry & less flavorful, salads are more smaller, staff changes, order taker has trouble understanding English, repeated order multiple times. Overall, huge disappointment to a neighborhood Pizza location that has been a mainstay in San Marino! read more

Great service! Cute little pizza shop. Highly recommend you stop in for a single slice or a whole pie. We tried three different single slices, they heated them up, and we enjoyed! read more

Tony's Pizza is authentically delicious. It tastes just as it did in the mid 1970s. Although I wish they would add a hot honey option, all the other updates have been good and the salads are always fresh. The Mom seriously could use some customer service training, but I have to say the owners are very nice. and trust me there's something on that menu that you'll surely love. read more

Experience: I went in on a Saturday afternoon around 4pm. There was only one small family seated and eating. Place is inviting, plenty of seating, quick service, and a nice selection of pizza toppings. Service: Friendly and quick. There were two staff members working that afternoon. Pizza: Under the window they had different pies, we went to get slices, thankfully all the slices were quite large, like a NYC slice. I ordered a cheese pizza slice. To me, the biggest test at a pizzeria joint is to try their cheese pizza. If it's good, I feel that the other flavors will also be good. It's a good safe tasty base to order. The dough was nice and soft, not too doughy but doughy enough. I usually like thin sliced pizza, but this was okay. The pizza could have been heated up a lot more, it was just warm. I like when the cheese is still hot to the mouth. The portion of sauce to bread and cheese to sauce was at a good ratio. Also, if I finish the crust, that generally is a sign of a good pizza in my eyes. I did end of finishing the crust, so that is a plus. Parking: There is a parking lot in the back, which we parked at. There were plenty of spaces. Verdict: It's a good place to pass through if you're hungry. The price point is okay for LA. Def not the same as a 99 cent cheese pizza slice in NYC, but you can get one for $3.50. read more

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New ownership - major drop in quality - zero accountability. Have tried it twice since ownership change and there won't be a third. 2 stars just for the respect to the former iteration. read more

It's cheap but today my pizza was stacked on top of itself and tasted salty and a little burnt. I heard the old owners sold. And it's under new management so far it's not great. Cheap paper plates the cashiers fingers practically on the pizza. Last time I came here my food was served properly in a small to go box and it included a small free drink. That was not the case today. It just included my pizza thrown on top of eachother. read more

Tony's Pizza - This is how my to go pizza was given to me in a paper bag - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

They are not closing I don't know who started that rumor on Facebook still a great pizza establishment. The owner changed but same great pizza...I've been eating at Tony's since I was in elementary school. I would eat their everyday if not for cheese being high in fat and cholesterol. It's the best pizza in the area. read more

Delicious pizza! We were in the area & decided to stop by. Loved the old school pizza parlor feel. Will definitely be back. Also, the garlic knots are huge! read more

Tony's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

Grew up going here all the time for lunch after school. New ownership - excited for more pizza nights with the family

Pizza under new management not as good. Less cheese on all three types of pizza that I tried. Less toppings too. The sauce is also less flavorful; can't tell what was missing, but just kinda flat. Prices also went up by about 10%. Hopefully the new management course corrects. read more

Very good pizza at a reasonable price that allows you to come back again and again. Perfect for takeout. The large feed's four adults with one or two slices for breakfast. read more

New ownership, terrible food, and terrible service. It's not the same or even close to the original.

I didn't know they changed management!!! I ordered Fettuccine and they didn't have any so they offered Penne pasta instead... it had too much salt and was freaking hot!! I had to put ice from my drink to cool it down the second time they made it. I noticed they were getting people's orders wrong. They have a lack of communication speaking English. I won't go there again!!! It use to be one of my favorite places to eat. read more

Man this place isn't the same at all anymore. The pizza tastes totally different, the ingredients aren't the same, and even the meatballs don't taste like they used to. Almost all the old staff are gone except for one person, and it really shows. The people working here now either don't care or are straight up lying to customers about why everything changed. The old crew either quit or got fired and honestly you can tell. This used to be my go-to spot, but now it's just disappointing every time. Just stop lying to your customers is sad and disappointing read more