We have tried several pizza places in the city of Orange. Most have been good, and we've returned to a few, but we hadn't found a place we were really crazy about until Wise Guys! We first noticed Wise Guys Pizzeria while checking out the shopping center on Chapman. It was packed with families dining in and had a steady stream of takeout orders, so we put it on our list to try. We finally went this weekend, and I'm so glad we did. My husband ordered Carmine's Pastrami with a salad, and I ordered the personal Milan pizza. I was pleasantly surprised by just how delicious the pizza was! The combination of sweet and spicy sausage, caramelized onions, and mushrooms was excellent. The ingredients tasted fresh and high quality, and you could really taste the difference. But the crust was the standout for me. It was perfectly crisp while still soft and doughy inside the perfect combination. It's honestly one of the best pizza crusts I've had compared with the other pizza places we've tried in the area. We're watching our calories right now, so we skipped the wings this time, but they're definitely next on our list. I also can't wait to try some of the pasta dishes and the gelato! Wise Guys is now at the top of my list for pizza in Orange. The service during our takeout order was excellent. We also didn't have to wait long. The atmosphere is casual, comfortable, and very family-friendly. It has that relaxed neighborhood pizza-place feel where you can come as you are, bring the kids, and enjoy a meal without anything feeling too formal or rushed. Even though it was busy, it felt lively and welcoming. Finding a place we're this excited about means a lot since we're still relatively new to the area and hadn't really found a local spot we were crazy about. That has officially changed! And I'll have to update this review with pictures next time because everything looked so good when it arrived that we just dug in! I'm already looking forward to going back and bringing friends and family. read more

When my cousin had a pool party over the weekend, she order pizza and wings from here. I was task to come to the store to pick it up. I found parking easy because the plaza this pizza place is in wasn't busy. When I walked inside, this place is actually a decent size and let people dine inside too. I give the lady working the counter the name of the order and she had the pizza ready. I took it back to the house and everyone was excited. We got two pepperoni pizza and another pizza with beef, pepperoni and ham. The pizza is a good size and I thought it was delicious. The wings were good too, especially when they are hot and ready. The customer service was fine when I went to pick up the pizza. I didn't have any issues at all. read more

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I love this place, it's your neighborhood pizza spot that buries corporate chains in the dirt. You don't have door dash delivery people, you got CLEAN taps serving great white and you have specialty pizzas that are unique and delicious. I discovered this place only a few years ago and it's been around my neighborhood for a while. The sandwiches, soups and MUD PIE are solid choices as well! My go to pizzas: Uncle Rays From California The Hawaiian The white pizza w sausage And I still keep trying to explore other items even though my favorites are hard to skip. Order a pizza, grab a beer and appreciate the vibe. They are always busy for a good reason: it's delicious! read more

Love this place. It's been here for years and I never get tired of coming back. Staff is friendly and courteous. Food is out of this world.

I have popped in for lunch a couple of times, and the pizza is good. I have only had pizza by the slice, which is actually two slices, so a single slice (with a beer) is fine for lunch. They have lots of beer options, and you can modify your slice with toppings. I am guessing it is par baked and then finished in the pizza oven to your specs. read more

Lunch menu update, still so good. We loved the fettuccini Alfredo and soup. The pizza is excellent. Service is great. It's fresh made pizza, so don't come here if you are in a hurry. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Soup and pasta. So fresh, so good. - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

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The pizza and salads are great but their wings are my favorite. I wish the crust was a little more done so the slice doesn't completely flop and all of the toppings slide off. The joint is well staffed and the staff is friendly and attentive. Dinner is usually busy but, prior to the rush, getting a table is pretty easy. read more

We used to eat here every couple of weeks before moving out of the county. We still stop by when we are in town. We love the spicy penne pasta with sausage as well as the Italian sandwich. The pizzas are delicious as well. The smell of garlic makes my little heart go pitter-patter. They have like 20-30 employees working most of the time. The food arrives quickly and is fairly priced. read more

Great food. The calzone is second to none. Very busy and very noisy. A fun place to meet friends.

My family and I tried it here for the first time. We did come in later in the evening, about an hour before closing. The service was poor and slow, the young people who "greet" you and take your order seem to be bothered by your presence. It took a while to make our food (when we were the only customers) I understand it was a late night but still disappointing nonetheless. I feel guilty for the poor review as there were some servers that were kind, but most were average at best. Food was appropriate for the price. read more

The pizza and wings are pretty great. A little too greasy for frequent visits, but once in a while... I think they have a good family deal on the weekends but their prices are a little on the high side. It's definitely an above average pizza and you won't regret it. read more

Food is so yummy! Best in town. We order the pizza, tortellini, and knots. So yummy! We always sit outside with our dog. The ranch is also great! read more

This place is soooo cool! Food is great, drinks are good. The ambiance is fun, clean and nice! Also the service is GREAT!!! Place closed at 9 we didn't know and it was 10 and they didn't even bug us they were so nice! read more

Popped in for lunch, what a pleasant surprise! First and foremost, it's a pizza place - you place your order at the counter, pay, then they bring it to your table. We placed our order, walked around the corner to find a table and then realized there's a full on BAR in the adjacent room! Overall it's a classic Italian pizzeria, sports bar atmosphere - but what you need to know is the pizza is GOOD. I had the personal meat lovers on thin crust and it was excellent. We'll be back the next time we're in town. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Meat lovers, thin crust - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

The redeeming thing about tonight is the company of friends I was with and that the manager refunded a portion of our money because they forgot to give us our order of chicken wings. Apparently, there was a misunderstanding because they saw two orders of wings on the table (that belonged to our two friends) and only served us our garlic knots without our order of wings. They did not check or collect the numbers assigned to the separate orders and just assumed we received all the wings we had ordered. Our friends waited patiently for our food to arrive before starting to eat, but it took so long that their two orders of wings were cold after they finally brought out ours. The wings were just okay in my opinion - hot and charred when they did finally arrived. The manager politely apologized for the hour we were waiting and refunded us for the wings. She asked us if we needed ranch and we said yes, but the dressing never came, so we ended up using our friends' ranch. The garlic knots were definitely better than the wings, but be aware they were the size of pretzel bites. The restaurant was noticably busy tonight with a lot of dine-in and take-out orders and inexperienced staff members contributed to our less than great experience. If you prefer a quieter meal, I don't suggest trying the restaurant on a busy weekend or during a television sports event. read more

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Another great pizza meal from Wise Guys. Delicious pepperoni pie, yummy garlic knots, fresh salad. read more

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We had 4 adults and all loved the food and the blood orange beer. Atmosphere is spot on, food is fabulous and staff is always friendly. Shout out to Max who helped us out and made our evening that much better!!! Thank you Max!! read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

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We love Wise Guys. When friends come to town it's always a required visit to share our favorite local pizza spot with others. My Hot Honey with extra pepperoni, might be perfection! For years this was our Sunday night date spot. We had Wise Guys cater our wedding reception. We are truly your biggest fans and supporters. We love your friendly staff, great pizza, and solid beer selection. Some evenings I get a craving and go by myself to have a couple pints while I wait for a to-go pizza. Or after a bike ride we like to get a pitcher or two and a pizza. Of course most restaurant prices have crept up since covid times. I get that. For the most part I'm happy to pay a premium to help keep our favorite pizza place in business so they can afford to take care of their amazing staff. But $12 beer is where I draw the line. When pint prices jumped to $9 we started to realize our bill was getting awful expensive. We would still try to visit once a week or so but no longer could we justify 2+ visits a week. And when we do go we usually just have 1 beer instead of 2-3 beers. Now with our usual beers peaking at $12 a pint or $30 for a pitcher (~7% west coast not a 13% stout or anything) I'm considering dropping to zero beers per visit. I just can't possibly justify vegas prices at a local pizza place. I'll have a root beer next time. I love you guys and can't even bring myself to leave a less than 5 star review. But I promise you this is a bad marketing decision that will result in far fewer beers sold, but more importantly this will erode loyal guest frequency, and overall create negative sentiment and a depleted value proposition. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Beer Menu 6/13/2025 - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

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The pizza here is some of the best in the area. All their other menu items are also high quality. It's more expensive, but typically worth it. Service has always been great for us. It blends in with the rest of the strip mall, but it's worth finding. Check it out if you are in the area. read more

Cold beads of sweat run down my face as my eyes start to crack open to the morning sunlight. Was it a bad dream that caused the perspiration of anxiety or something else? I take a moment to not only recollect but to be honest with myself. Once that was accomplished I realized the anxiety and in actuality the sadness was due to the fleeting nature of time and the sad nostalgia it brought forth to the mind. What can one do? The normal options raced through my brain; drugs, sex, endless hours of watching Seinfeld. But I said "No." What I needed was a trip down to my childhood. I needed a pizza parlor like the one I used to go to as a child after basketball games. Off I went to Wiseguys Pizzeria. It had the familiar symptoms of the pizzeria parlor from my childhood. It was a hot summer day and inside was hot as well. Air conditioning was either lazy or not present. The pizza was hot, cheesy and made you feel like your little league team had just won the game. I chugged down a cold beer and the remedy was found. Nostalgic heroin coupled with a high percentage beer.... maybe 4 high percentage beers and I was back! I was again part of the numbed out population ready to sell my soul to my employer on Monday. So in closing. Go to Wiseguys... or don't go to Wiseguys. Stay curious my friends. read more

We live in the area (Orange). Our neighbors told us about Wis Guy Pizza before and since we were shopping at Pacific Ranch Market and we need dinner I decided to order a pizza to go while the wife shop. It was very tasty , fresh with plenty of of toppings that order. So that was our first time and then we tried them a second and ordered more items and we were very pleased with what we got and we will try them again soon. read more

I am documenting this. I called back again at 5:30 as instructed by the girl that hung up on me. I spoke to an associate by the name of Zak. He was professional. He was courteous and he took my order. The point of this follow up review is to be fair. Hirer good people and they give good service. Hire people who wanna hang up on people and you get bad reviews. The net net is that Zak is a keeper. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Documentation of the second call and a very nice review for the associate by the name of Zak. - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

First, the staff members who were working that day were incredibly helpful, can't say enough about how good the service was. We had 3 pizzas, wings and lasagna, all were 5 STARS. First time there and we will be back. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Great pizza - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

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I eat here when I come down to see my sister. I look forward to the amazing food, great atmosphere and an amazing staff that works really hard. Kudos to you all who make it happen. The beer Selection is really well done. Something for everyone. read more

Tucked into a strip mall-style center with other restaurants, a store, a liquor shop, and a nearby coffee spot, Wise Guys Pizzeria might not stand out at first glance--but don't let that fool you. Parking is abundant, though it seems like parking within the lines is a lost art for many patrons. Still, it's worth navigating the lot for what awaits inside. Wise Guys nails that dark, slightly divey, old-school New York Italian restaurant vibe in all the best ways. You walk up to the counter to place your order--just like the classic pizzerias from the '70s--then grab a seat at a black-and-white vinyl tablecloth-covered table, stick your plastic number into the little tag holder, and wait for your food. The service is prompt and friendly, and the food shows up hot and fast. I went with Papa's Pepperoni Pizza Bread and Italian Meatball Sliders for lunch. Both were excellent--rich, hearty, and seriously filling. This place is a true throwback to every pizza joint I remember growing up with in Southern California. High marks all around! read more

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A group of five of us arrived around 4:45 PM on Sunday, 12/7/25. There was no hostess or staff member greeting guests, so we just seated ourselves at a table. Since it was early, the restaurant was not busy, just a couple of tables outside and a few guests sitting at the bar. Although two bartenders looked in our direction, no one approached us or made any effort to send someone over. After several minutes without so much as an acknowledgment (despite multiple high school kids standing around chit chatting in the kitchen area) we ultimately decided to get up and leave. Ended up walking over to Da Bianca across the parking lot. read more

Best pizza in town. In my opinion! I always call for a pick up order sometimes while I wait I'll have a beer on tap. It's nice at the ranch market is right next-door. Great service. read more

Some of the best pizza in OC! The Godfather Supreme is our go-to! Don't forget a side their ranch - they only give two sides of ranch with your pizza, so if you are a ranch lover like me, I would recommend ordering their large side of ranch for a few extra bucks so you don't miss out! I love grabbing a seat at the bar with a pizza and a beer when there's a good game on, but it does get packed so we usually grab takeout. The pizza is on the pricier side, but the quality is truly great. Just a heads-up, wait times for pickup can be long during peak hours so plan ahead. Worth it every time! read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Godfather Supreme Pizza & Garlic Knots - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

Servers are awesome - friendly and attentive. Food is great. They have more than just pizza, and it's all good. Rotating taps at the bar. It keeps me coming back. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - The perfect pour of a Paulaner Hefe. - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

Came in on a Friday around 4pm and it was PACKED but we were able to snag seats at the bar area. The food: GOOD! We tried the garlic knots and killed them before our pizza came out. We got the large order because with the price difference it made the most sense. Our pizza was a pepperoni with bacon. Simple but so good. My bf had a calzone with all kinds of veggies and he was very happy with his order. Pizza Cookie with Vanilla ice cream to go: Cookie was burnt- probably wouldn't try that again. Service: our server was kinda lame. Young guy with longish hair. He had a "I don't want to be here" attitude with us and everyone else who would approach him for drinks. Anyone else who wasn't our server had a good outgoing attitude. read more

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I have mixed feelings about this place. Is this restaurant super cool looking inside? Absolutely! Could this make a great date night? Also yes. The entire interior is so wonderful and has such a warm vibe. The staff is so incredible and super friendly! So why the lower rating? Well a few reasons. Firstly, the amount of time it took to make my pizza. I walked in an ordered. I was told it was going to be 30-40 minutes for a pizza. The restaurant wasn't crowded and that is a wildly high time for just a simple pizza. Secondly, the taste and quality of the pizza. Is this a bad pizza? No. However will it blow you away? Also no. Go here if you want a mediocre pizza but amazing restaurant vibes. The pizza is also VERY heavy. I did learn after I ordered that they have a thin crust pizza. I do want to go back to try that version to see if I will like it better. Overall I'd go back for a fun date night and just to enjoy the vibes of this restaurant. read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

Food average Overpriced Service sloppy mostly high school kids Will not return Brian C read more

Although I'm a millennial I'll use a Gen Z phrase and describe my experience as "mid" We've ventured to this location a few times after a trip to Irvine railroad. It's about five minutes away and a good option if you don't want the fries, burger and quesadilla options at the park. It tends to be pretty busy every time we go but there's the option for takeout or dine in which is nice. As far as ambiance is concerned it kind of reminds me of a sports bar meets mom and pop pizza parlor. There are TVs, bench seating, a bar and seating outside Service is okay, they bring your pizza and drinks out which is nice. Nothing spectacular but also not complaining since it's not a formal sit down joint. Now onto food...my family has enjoyed the pizza on a few occasions, plenty of options for preselected choices (vegetarian, meaty, white sauce, red sauce, you name it). You also have the option to pay per topping. If memory serves me right, prices are a little steep per topping ($2.50 I think?) They do offer a gluten free option which is where I need to shift directions of this review. I do not have a gluten allergy, but an intolerance to it and my autoimmune disorder can flare up when consuming gluten. We paid for the gluten free crust, and was brought out a standard pizza on a standard crust. I was a little surprised but brought it up to the man who took my order and he took it back to the kitchen. I wondered about the possibility of someone who had an allergy not noticing and just trusting the crust was cauliflower as advertised and what outcomes could have presented themselves. In general wait times can be long for pizza, averaging about 30 mins. We waited said 30-35 minutes for the two pizzas, and then after this snafu was told it'd be another ten minutes. Fine, whatever. But I ended up waiting another close to 20 minutes for my remake. And I have included photos of what I waited nearly an hour to eat. The pizza was burned. Literally. And it was still brought out for my consumption. I was honestly taken aback like "wow, they're comfortable serving this?". It honestly would have went way better if they acknowledged it and said you know, we are sorry for the inconvenience and this does not meet our standards and offered something else. Maybe it was an off day but my husband was also quite disappointed in his pizza. Kids were happy though! PS I'll end this by emphasizing that collectively this experience was mid. Pizza was definitely the opposite of bussin' read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Burnt. No idea how they thought this was okay to serve - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

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This is my new favorite pizza place! My BF and I found it one date night and we will be returning! The service was great and the pizza was delicious! The flavor was mind blowing, and this is my first time finding a white sauce based pizza that I like. We had the Rocky Graciano and the pesto twists. So bomb! read more

Wise Guys Pizzeria - Rocky Graciano - Pizza Near Me - Orange, California

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i love this place but they need to stop giving us tiny plates. get bigger plates and ill give WG 5 stars. we want bigger plates we want bigger plates please!!! read more

These employees have no customer service. Try to place an order over the phone? Jokes on you. You'll be placed on hold forever. Call back, they place you on hold again. Big waste of time. The place is so small you avoid going to dine in. Pizza isn't great. Not worth a moment of your time. read more

Ordered pizza at counter, asked for water, sat down. For the next 45 minutes, nothing came. We had to ask 2 more times for water and they "gave our pizza to someone else." They attempted to remake it, but then lost it (???) read more

My favorite pizza place. And the best friendliest people too. Stopped by to get a couple pizzas to take to my brothers down in Mission Viejo. But we all wanted Wise Guys. read more

Food excellent. Service very poor. I will go back but maybe only one more time if service is so bad.

So dissatisfied tonight. waited for food for an hour after being told by three servers that food was only 7 mins away. Was not busy...but apparently they were filling pick up orders in front of ours. We could see them lined up. My pizza crust was burnt one I received it...very dissatisfied. read more