The only reason we ate here was to get IHG Points. Our food was served hot and tasty. Aaron, our waiter, did a good job serving us. The prices on their web site menu are way behind their price hikes. Their actual menu prices are 25%-30% higher. The lasagna we had was identical to the frozen dinners sold at Super Markets. Since it was served too hot to eat and the plate was also way too hot to touch, we think it had been microwaved, just as you would with a frozen dinner. They price a simple 12 inch Pizza with 2 toppings at over $20. Very good frozen pizzas go on sale at Safeway at 3 for $10. We had to drive a 38 mile round trip to eat here. It's not worth the effort, considering their high prices.
Lala N.
@Todd We chose the restaurant for the reviews, thinking it would be a good place to try. Now if your recipes are truly what you say they are, your cooks did not use them tonight. That was a salty pesto sauce, that chicken at one time may have been fresh but it wasn't tonight. Both my husband and I became sick by the time we got back to Morgan Hill. I'm not sure what I could have said at that point besides, I want a refund. You feel your food is good and maybe some nights it is but tonight it was not.
Will B.
Stopped in last night for dinner. The atmosphere was very inviting and the food and service excellent. I had an individual pepperoni pizza, my wife had a baked rigatoni dish and our granddaughter had a pasta with a white sauce. Their meals included a very fresh and tasty salad with panini garlic bread. We'll be back, and when the urge for pizza arises, this will be our "go to" place.
Ares Shaffer
Would certainly recommend trying this spot. Awesome character, flavorful dishes, good customer service. Fantastic work.
Trung Ngoc
Nice rest of italian food
V S.
We love Emperor Norton's pizza. Always fresh, tasty and delicious. Not sure why yelp thinks I have to write a long review
Kendra Lueke
Really yummy Italian. Great service. Have attended two big parties there that were outstanding.
Sluri Kane
Good pizza but much longer wait times than originally quoted especially on Friday & Saturday
Mamatigger Westmoreland
We always loved it... Been coming here 30+years...the bummer is our favorite ??
Linda V.
Came here for pizza on a Sunday night and it wasn't too bad. Service was decent. Not quite sure why people give this place such poor reviews. It was clean, our server was nice, the pizza was nothing amazing but it was definitely palatable and came out quick. For the convenience of not having to wait in a line or find parking this place is legit if you don't feel like cooking.
I've been eating at this establishment on and off over the years. It's a quaint local Italian joint in the Santa Teresa area of South San Jose that's been serving up delicious no-nonsense Italian food for decades. I love their pizza. If I recall correctly it has a sourdough type crust. Some have criticized it but I find it a solid offering for the area. Other dishes are absolutely fine. It's not the best time for you ever had. But it's appropriately priced and I believe the food to be in balance with the atmosphere and price.
Jo D.
This restaurant has a long-standing reputation for excellent Italian food. My family has enjoyed it since the early 1990's. However, since about 2016 when the new owners took over, the food has been hit or miss. I've dined there several times in 2019, ordering pizza or lasagna. The pizza was particularly disappointing one weeknight in November. It took a good 40 minutes to get to our table and then it was overcooked. The crust tasted like paper--a lot--and the sauce needed more flavor. What happened? I'd like to patronize my old favorite Italian place but I'm concerned about the quality. Please, guys, bring the standards back up!
Allan Cannon
Great and delicious food, I love the ambience the place has, and the workers were nice. I will surely visit here next time.
Saadiya J.
We just hosted our company's Holiday Party at the restaurant. Overall we had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the private room to host the dinner was perfect! Our staff loved the experience. The owner Todd was such a kind man, he helped with all the arrangements and his willingness to make this party work was amazing. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience.
Tessina S.
I ordered my boyfriend's favorite dessert, Tiramisu from Emperor Norton's through DoorDash as a surprise birthday dessert since I'm currently out of the state. I asked in special instructions if they could please write Happy Birthday somewhere on there and ended up receiving way more than just that! They decorated both boxes so beautifully and ever decorated the bag! They wrote little notes on it and said "Tessina Loves You" and "Happy Birthday" in multiple spots! You can tell they put in a lot of effort and it meant so so much to me and to my boyfriend!! Thank you thank you to the kind staff for going above and beyond to help me make his birthday special!! He says the Tiramisu was also very delicious!!! Best delivery experience ever!!! Wish I could give more stars!!
The only reason we ate here was to get IHG Points. Our food was served hot and tasty. Aaron, our waiter, did a good job serving us. The prices on their web site menu are way behind their price hikes. Their actual menu prices are 25%-30% higher. The lasagna we had was identical to the frozen dinners sold at Super Markets. Since it was served too hot to eat and the plate was also way too hot to touch, we think it had been microwaved, just as you would with a frozen dinner. They price a simple 12 inch Pizza with 2 toppings at over $20. Very good frozen pizzas go on sale at Safeway at 3 for $10. We had to drive a 38 mile round trip to eat here. It's not worth the effort, considering their high prices.
@Todd We chose the restaurant for the reviews, thinking it would be a good place to try. Now if your recipes are truly what you say they are, your cooks did not use them tonight. That was a salty pesto sauce, that chicken at one time may have been fresh but it wasn't tonight. Both my husband and I became sick by the time we got back to Morgan Hill. I'm not sure what I could have said at that point besides, I want a refund. You feel your food is good and maybe some nights it is but tonight it was not.
Stopped in last night for dinner. The atmosphere was very inviting and the food and service excellent. I had an individual pepperoni pizza, my wife had a baked rigatoni dish and our granddaughter had a pasta with a white sauce. Their meals included a very fresh and tasty salad with panini garlic bread. We'll be back, and when the urge for pizza arises, this will be our "go to" place.
Would certainly recommend trying this spot. Awesome character, flavorful dishes, good customer service. Fantastic work.
Nice rest of italian food
We love Emperor Norton's pizza. Always fresh, tasty and delicious. Not sure why yelp thinks I have to write a long review
Really yummy Italian. Great service. Have attended two big parties there that were outstanding.
Good pizza but much longer wait times than originally quoted especially on Friday & Saturday
We always loved it... Been coming here 30+years...the bummer is our favorite ??
Came here for pizza on a Sunday night and it wasn't too bad. Service was decent. Not quite sure why people give this place such poor reviews. It was clean, our server was nice, the pizza was nothing amazing but it was definitely palatable and came out quick. For the convenience of not having to wait in a line or find parking this place is legit if you don't feel like cooking.
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I've been eating at this establishment on and off over the years. It's a quaint local Italian joint in the Santa Teresa area of South San Jose that's been serving up delicious no-nonsense Italian food for decades. I love their pizza. If I recall correctly it has a sourdough type crust. Some have criticized it but I find it a solid offering for the area. Other dishes are absolutely fine. It's not the best time for you ever had. But it's appropriately priced and I believe the food to be in balance with the atmosphere and price.
This restaurant has a long-standing reputation for excellent Italian food. My family has enjoyed it since the early 1990's. However, since about 2016 when the new owners took over, the food has been hit or miss. I've dined there several times in 2019, ordering pizza or lasagna. The pizza was particularly disappointing one weeknight in November. It took a good 40 minutes to get to our table and then it was overcooked. The crust tasted like paper--a lot--and the sauce needed more flavor. What happened? I'd like to patronize my old favorite Italian place but I'm concerned about the quality. Please, guys, bring the standards back up!
Great and delicious food, I love the ambience the place has, and the workers were nice. I will surely visit here next time.
We just hosted our company's Holiday Party at the restaurant. Overall we had an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the private room to host the dinner was perfect! Our staff loved the experience. The owner Todd was such a kind man, he helped with all the arrangements and his willingness to make this party work was amazing. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience.
I ordered my boyfriend's favorite dessert, Tiramisu from Emperor Norton's through DoorDash as a surprise birthday dessert since I'm currently out of the state. I asked in special instructions if they could please write Happy Birthday somewhere on there and ended up receiving way more than just that! They decorated both boxes so beautifully and ever decorated the bag! They wrote little notes on it and said "Tessina Loves You" and "Happy Birthday" in multiple spots! You can tell they put in a lot of effort and it meant so so much to me and to my boyfriend!! Thank you thank you to the kind staff for going above and beyond to help me make his birthday special!! He says the Tiramisu was also very delicious!!! Best delivery experience ever!!! Wish I could give more stars!!