50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Portola Valley

“Great food and pet friendly.“

“Great! I love this place. So good.“

“New York Pizza in Palo Alto is, in my opinion, the best pizza in the Bay Area. The taste of their pizzas is absolutely delightful, and the ingredients are fresh and high-quality. The staff is just amazing, so attentive, friendly, and always ready to serve and make sure you’re satisfied. I love dining in, but their delivery service is also fantastic. It’s a treat every single time! Thank you for everything!“

“Best pizza in the Bay Area!“

“Elevated beer and pizza, and pinball to boot. Owners and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Their pizza menu is solid, and they’re good with swapping out ingredients for vegans, etc.“

“I ate at Pazzo on Wednesday and had a great experience. The restaurant is take out only. I ordered at the restaurant instead of on the phone. The staff were super friendly and helpful with recommendations. The order took about 20 minutes and we had a drink outside while waiting. I HIGHLY recommend the shrimp and grits. Over anything else on the menu! And I was told the gnocchi was amazing too iAnd of course the pizza is awesome!“

“Always have 2 slices 1 is never enough. It’s that good..“

“I was lucky enough to get a coupon on the back of my grocery receipt, and it led me to the best pizza in San Mateo County. It is artisan pizza that truly tastes like it. The price is so much less than all of the shops with big claims and contest wins, and the taste is so much better. Highly recommended. And the owner is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.“

“We went on a Sat night before Christmas, and the restaurant was nicely decorated and cozy. It was quite full indoors as well as outdoors. The food was great. They have some interesting takes on pizzas with habaneros and Thai chili combinations. So not totally traditional, but caters to the diverse clientele nicely. Nice wine list as well!“

“pizza is great highly recommend the margaritas pizza“

“Cool, small spot with plenty of seating and fun retro games to choose from. The menu isn’t as extensive as the other location (I was hoping for the bread), but it still offers plenty of options, including a kid-friendly section.

The fries were dynamic—naturally cut with well-balanced salt and pepper seasoning. The wings were overall good, though two were undercooked and clearly showed red parts. The pizza was loaded with pepperoni, with a solid balance of cheese and sauce; the crust was flaky, not overly chewy, and well cooked.
Good variety of drinks, helpful staff, and virtually no wait time. Worth stopping by out of your way if your around here definitely“

“Good stuff. Ended up here after our car broke down and needed a full recharge. Boy was it a sight for sore eyes after all that. I'm pretty sure I'd have loved the taste of the pizza even if I hadn't been eating it after a cruddy day. Very fresh, good crunchy crusts that are fluffy inside. Not too greasy. Fast, too.“

“One of the best up-and-coming pizzas in the bay. Plain cheese has always been great and I recently got the "Pub Grub" pizza lab special that had buffalo cauliflower and a house made ranch sauce, probably the best speciality pizza I've ever had.“

“Pizza calzone was amazing! The desserts were so delicious 😋.“

“pizzas muy ricas y saludables buen servicio“

“YES, Best pizza 🍕 ever !!!“

“it was very good 👍 my new favorite place for pie“

“This is the best Mountain Mikes in all the Bay Area, and I have been to a lot of them. Staff are super nice, they manage the lunch buffet very well, and it's clean. Their pizza tastes really good and they always put fresh ones out for the buffet.“

“Was excited to try Tony Gemignani’s “Apricot Fields” slice (exclusive to Mountain View), and he did not disappoint. Chalk up another winner that went great with our Cal-Italia, and the Wise Guy. A little Hot Honey and extra fig preserve allowed us to add a custom touch as each desired. Can’t even complain about the wait for a closer Slice House, because I know Tony Respects the Craft too much to rush any location before they are up to the highest standards. Bravo!“

“A great New York style pizza restaurant mainly to go.
A wide variety of toppings are available, allowing you to order the pizza of your choice. You can choose different toppings on the right and left sides, so you can enjoy different tastes in a single pizza. There are also four different sizes to choose from (10“, 12”, 14“, and 16”), making it easy to adjust to fit the number of people and your appetite. I ordered the 10” to eat alone for lunch and it was just right. If I was a bit more hungry, I thought I could eat 12 inches as well.

You can order online and choose either to pickup or delivery. You can choose to pay by cash or credit card and since I chose to pickup and to pay by credit card, the payment was at the store when I picked it up.

I had Maldonado's Special Pizza and it was really good! I ordered a sandwich and a caesar salad the following day. The sandwich came with a tiny potato chips.

I will definitely order again when I visit Palo Alto again.“

“Ordered for delivery to my hotel. Arrived in 30 minutes, exactly as ordered, super hot, and really great pizza. Like Domino's on steroids. Highly recommended.“

“Love the pizza there, we ordered white pie and red pie. Both are great taste“

“Beautiful for a quick outdoor lunch. I’m sure it’s amazing for dinner.
I had to grab a quick to go to hop on a train but next time I will be back for a proper meal!
Gio made the whole process fast but also warm and welcoming!
Tiramisu was phenomenal :)“

“Staff is nice, prompt, and accommodating - But reasonably accommodating To help the customers experience without hurting their business. Thanks to Michele this was my experience, however it was notable that other staff members were giving great service too - all while working as a team. Well done“

“Excellent pizza and service is great!“

“Amazing burgers and pizza! Perfect location for parties and gatherings or just dinner with family and friends! Friendly staff!“

“Service was good and the pizza was good.“

“Tried Curry Pizza House in Kent, WA for the first time. Great flavors! Wonderful wings, Desi bread, and pizza! The mango lassis are yummy. Definitely check it out!“

“I ate here twice in the last week. The pizzas are excellent. The Ceasars salad is surprisingly good. Although, last night I decided to just have the Ceasars for dinner so I added the chicken. What a disappointment. The chicken tasted store bought, not fresh. It was sliced about 1/8 inch thick, 4 inches long 1/2 inch wide. 4 pieces, maybe 5. The salad itself was still good. Skip the chicken and order garlic bread to fill up, it was very good.

The wine selection could/should be better. It's California after all.“

“the bomb. probably better than old school BLONDIES WHICH I SAW NOW LOCATED S.F. WESTFIELD MALL“

“I grew up on Round Table Pizza and it has been years since I've been in a city that has one and this RTP does not disappoint. This is classic west coast pizza. While all the pies are lovely, the lunch buffet daily from 11am-1pm is a deal in a half. All you can eat pizza, salad and soda for $15 bucks ($16.63 w/ tax) fuhgeddaboudit. Recently remodeled. Staff are very friendly. Thanks RTP, I'll definitely be back. Cheers!“

“I love this place and all the Pizza My Heart locations. It's next to the Theatre, reasonably priced, and good food. Nice slice selection and also salads (Manresa all the way!!)
Where's the question? Fan for over a decade. Bought the tshirt today. ❣️“

“I’ve been eating Toto’s pizza since they where in Daly City and it’s still my favorite.“

“Consistently excellent pizza with great variety in the salad bar. Excellent for their weekday lunch specials. A little pricier than the average pizza chain but quality is far, far better and definitely worth it. Staff is also super friendly and I’ve always had great customer service at this location.

My go-to for takeout pizza in the area!“

“It's a small and cozy plaza, nestled between fifth avenue and Glendale Ave with various complimentary services, such as beauty salon, barber shop, flower shop and delivery service, video and photography services, money transfers, ATM service, gift shop,balloons , insurance services, personal training services, pizza place with bar and entertainment and More....“

“I had an amazing experience at Italico Restaurant! The food was fresh and flavorful, especially the truffle pasta and wood-fired pizza. The service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was cozy yet modern. I’ll definitely be back to enjoy more of their delicious dishes. Highly recommend!“

“I seldom write reviews, but I had to write one for Square Pie Guys since I really love this place. Pizza is even better after they reopened and took over the space from Local Kitchens. The owner, Greg, is also a really great and friendly guy!“

“Watched an NBA game, college basketball ?, and Olympics on two different big screens. Good volume, not too loud. Amazing pizza as always, best crust. Clean, fast, great beer selection. Great way to end an evening of adventures with my son.

Parking: Short walk from available street parking on El Camino Real. My understanding is there is a good sized lot in the back but never needed to go there.“

“I Looove it, I just cant understand why I ask for extra crust flavor and never get any at all. Please fix, its been months.....“

“A smoothie or coffee is almost the same for those who are looking to have breakfast with a roll and a ham cake to get through the day of work so I want more. When I pass by, that's what I grab. Apart from that, the pitzza is luxurious dad ?? ?????“

“In truth, I recommend Jessica --the front desk-- who makes sure that I receive extra marinara as well as extra sauce Anglaise... for takeout. Until, we talked, I stopped ordering from Terun on principle. I was a frequent client. Takeout customers must be honored for requests that are gladly honored when in the dining room. Takeout customers should be thanked for not causing dirty tablecloths and dishes -- and LOYALTY. Jessica reinstated that loyalty. I truly hope that the owners appreciate her. Without extra sauces the food is too dry. With it, delicious. The prices honor extra sauces and more!“

“Good pizza..“

“OK, so my chicken salad was delicious and it looked like the other things that the people I was with had were also pretty good a Smashburger a salmon salad a BLT chicken tenders. Tasted good will come back. Lots of fun stuff to look at if you’re in the neighborhood. Memorabilia from days gone by..“

“My favorite place to grab pizza from when I am in RWC. I am specifically a huge fan of their crust. I don't know what they do, I just can't seem to have the same experience with all the other round tables. I just keep coming back here for more. Don't miss out on this place if you haven't tried it. I recommend their King Arthur Supreme, Maui Zaui and pepperoni, the garlic ties and their boneless chicken wings plain with dipping ranch.“

“The best pizza on the peninsula 💯 I am a big fan of Blue Line Pizza. I hope their restaurant will expand statewide!
Their deep-dish pizza was just amazing. The addictive texture of the cornmeal pizza dough can only be found here!
We visited last night. The two ladies' table services were great, especially the Asian girl, who was just amazing. We wish we could come back to have more different flavors 😊“

“Mountain Mike’s – Menlo Park’s Certified Slice of Nostalgia

Welcome back to another episode of Local Eats For People Who Know Better, and today’s star is none other than Mountain Mike’s in Menlo Park. A Bay Area staple. The kind of spot that doesn’t need to reinvent itself every three years. No sourdough crust, no “Neapolitan-style artisan fire-kissed flatbread.” Just heat, cheese, carbs, and memories from a simpler, pre-smartphone era.

Before you even walk inside, the aroma creeping across that Main Street intersection hits you with the force of a Chuck E. Cheese pizza siren. A primal call. A scent that grabs your childhood by the collar and drags it out of hiding. By the time you pull the door open, you’re already halfway transported to 1998, seatbelt optional.

Inside, nothing tries to impress you—and that’s exactly why it slaps. No animatronic rodents. No LED menus. No QR-code ordering labyrinth with a “20 percent tip for literally handing you a cup” prompt. This place is a preserved time capsule: warm, chaotic, stubborn, and beautifully unfancy.

We pulled up on a Thursday and ordered a large cheese pizza with jalapeños to split like joint custody. Bless the pizza gods, because it just so happened to be half-off large pizza night. Destiny. Fate. Providence. Whatever it was, we didn’t question it.

We wandered into the arcade corner to kill some time, and the lineup is exactly what you’d expect from a place running on pure tradition. A graveyard of mostly fighting games, modded cabinets held together by prayer, controllers drifting harder than a 1994 Civic on bald tires. Street Fighter Turbo, MK1/Trilogy, NFL Blitz, Golden Tee, X-Men 4-player, Deer Hunt. Free play, baby. Calibrate your expectations… because the joysticks definitely aren’t calibrated.

Slightly charred bottom, yeast-forward crust, cheese melted into a perfect golden blanket, jalapeños sprinkled with the kind of confidence only a seasoned pizza vet possesses. Whoever was working back-of-house that Thursday deserves a medal. The pizza did what pizza is supposed to do: slap.

The front-of-house team held it down too. Two cashiers greeting customers with actual warmth instead of that dead-behind-the-eyes “I hate my job and everyone in this building” retail energy we’ve all survived. Hospitality wasn’t forced. Smiles weren’t fake. Management clearly runs a disciplined ship, and everyone—from the register to the oven—pulled their weight.

Overall? I’d take a fresh, steamy slice from Mike’s over Round Table next door any day of the week. Between the nostalgia, the customer service, the arcade lineup held together with duct tape, and the old-school Menlo Park charm, this spot still honors tradition in all the right ways.

There’s nothing more American than inhaling a cheese or pepperoni slice while chugging a Mountain Dew, wondering where your life went wrong and also feeling comforted at the same time.

It is your constitutional right to bear pizza.

And Mountain Mike’s Menlo Park is still out here defending that right with pride.“

“Cafe Zoë is an incredible little community space that serves delicious beverages, food and entertainment. Kathleen, Zoë and the staff are truly amazing and provide great service. They are community minded and love how they support the arts as well.“

“I've bought pizza here twice, the first time it was perfect, my favorite in the area. Strong undercarriage, good quality cheese, crispy pepperoni. But yesterday it was overdone, burned in some places and the crust was tough and crumbled like a cracker upon biting. My impression is that Avanti can make great pizza, but it's inconsistent.“

“Pizza is the best in town! Gotta stop by and say “hi” to the new manger Garry and some memorable staff. If you’re not a pizza fan no worries; they got you covered with fresh salads, soup, pasta and a few desserts. I recently heard the beer list might be rotating for us beer fans out there. See you soon!“