Caliano Pizza

This place is amazing hidden gem pizzeria here near the Sunbow area in Chula Vista. Technically in the Bon Vivant neighborhood, but it's a local business with a local spirit and when you go you'll be sure to notice other locals crowiding the buisness. I went on a Tuesday at 1 PM and the place was poppin, not overcrowded but full of ambiance and business. I went for the more affordable and smaller of their offering (There full pies are probably great but 20$ and their size are way too much for lil old me to handle) The combo was economic and I liked that they had many pizza option slices to choose from. This time I chose the Jalapeño Pepperoni and Garlic Mushroom Ricotta pizza slices, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the pizza was. They quickly popped my slices in the over, and served them up in a paper plate. I asked for togo for some reason, and they quickly covered it with a paper bag horizontally and sent me on my way. The drinks was a bit smaller than what I was anticipating, so I just opted to take a seat and enjoy the slices inside the buisness. Despite the realitivrky small size of the joint, they managed to fit lots of tables so finding a spot wasn't too much of an issue, and I was able to leave my food and go to the bathroom quickly without any hastle. It's a regular bathroom and the whole shop feels very no frills and mom and pop. They have a toppings (crushed pepper and parmesan) and napkins station by where you pay, and I'm glad that they were generous with these as well as the drinks. For those, there is a fountain machine by where they keep the arcade machines, and this is just a classic Coca Cola soda fountain with the classics: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Lemonade. Lemme go back to the arcade machines because yeah, they also have retro arcade machines which seemed like a really cool addition, although there was a tio playing on it the whole time I was there. For the actual pizzas, they were both yummy, although the jalapeño pepperoni was a bit greasy after I took some bites and squeezed the pizza a bit. The garlic mushroom was lowkey my favorite and the bites of ricotta were divine. that garlic flavor really pushes through, and I hadn't realized it was coming from the mushrooms until I saw an Insta post where the owner was prepping them. Both pizzas did eventually get cold though, and the crust wasn't incredible so I did leave it once the sauce ran out of the corners. But overall, this is a great local chula vista pizza place and a great option to just switch up your lunch meal if your nearby in the area, and you don't want to spend a crazy ammount. The only real downside is that drink, but if you're eating in a second refill will give you just the right amount of liquid to satisfy you properly. I really recommend so come and try it and tell me if y'all vibed with it as much as I did. DAYGOEATS CERTIFIED✅✅

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice

Really good cheese steak and parm sandwiches. Pizza is pretty good too. Sold by the slice. You can watch sports games too.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak, Pizza by the Slice

Fast. We were close and needed dinner last. Convenient.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Meatball Sandwich, Pizza by the Slice, Mixed Green Salad

I can't review service and atmosphere, as I only had delivery. It was pretty good pizza.

Food: 4

Went there the 1st time because of a recommendation on Insta. Went back because the food was amazing. Now we go because all the employees there are awesome and the food is great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice, Chopped Cheese

Top tier. Reminds me of pizza back home in NY. Meatball sub was also amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The first time around the time it first opened it was delicious. So we went back but it wasn't the same. We tried it a third and 4th time and the 4th time this last week it was so salty and poor quality tasting. Never going back as it's expensive for the lack of quality. Go somewhere else!

Awesome place for pizza

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service totally bad I ordered a pizza and 2 beers didn't get the receipt nor the beers. I waiting some time then I asked for my beers the cashier tried to charge again I told him I never got them then I asked for the receipt and he said is only for us. I asked ok can I get a copy. The pizza was for eat in. They gave it to me to go. Then gave me the whole pizza just in the try no stand, but to the other table with white customers they had it ready with stand... cashier and cook seem to have an attitude I'd definitely not come back

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

First experience a year ago , loved it .
Most recent couple of experiences (today)
I feel like they don’t care if I come back.
What other business just completely ignores
Your presence . I counted 5 employees
And I assume the owner . Back n forth
I’m the only person standing at the counter .
Nobody even looks up . The owner looks at me and mumbles to a worker , still .
So finally i wave my arms like I’m drowning in the ocean and the owner says , yeah ?
I ordered on line
Name , I tell him
Last name , I tell him .
He places it on the counter .
Doesn’t ask if I want/need anything else .
So I walk over and grab some cheese n peppers myself .
Then he says thank you .
I refused to acknowledge.
The food has seemed to lose quality
Or is it they just leave a bad taste in my mouth .

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Good food, horrible customer service! We order to eat inside, but went to liquor store next door (what do you expect)to get some drinks. As soon as we came back, the owner told us they didn't like outside drinks! Mind you, there's not sign anywhere that says " no outside drinks please "
It's a shame! It's just a matter of time before they go out of business with that nastyattitude!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

Good pizza by the slice, at a good price.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Pizza by the Slice

Gave me the wrong pizzas for take out

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Can't go wrong.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The chopped cheese never misses!!! The works & South Bay pizza are a family favorite.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Works Pizza, Pizza by the Slice, Chopped Cheese