25 Best Pizza Restaurants in San Mateo

“Wow, what an amazing spot. Not only was the food amazing, but the vibe was extremely friendly and welcoming. I ordered a hawaiian and ottoman pizza and they were top notch. Crunchy crust with premium ingredients, everything was perfect.

I saw the table next to us full of regulars eating an amazing looking flat bread. I asked what it was… not only did they tell me it was lahmacun, but they insisted I eat of large piece from their plate. The owner gave me a fresh plate of tomatoes and onions and chili’s and taught me how to eat it. If you like lamb, this is THE dish to get. Simply amazing and nothing like I’ve ever had.

My family including 6 year old twins loved everything. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“This has to be one of the best pizza spots in San Mateo. I never would have thought that butter chicken and pizza would work well together but I will happily stand corrected. The pizza was flavorful and made me want to go back for more. This business will see me again for SURE.“

“Best pizza in the Bay Area!“

“First time trying golden boy pizza and I gotta say; it was one of the best pizzas I ever had. The edges were crispy, the pizza itself was fluffy like a cloud, and the toppings delicious. Definitely coming back again.

Ordered build my own pizza :
Sausage,pepperoni, pesto sauce on top, mushroom, and raw garlic.“

“Love the pizza! We live in the East Bay but we stop by whenever we pass by San Mateo. We always get a Meat Lovers & the Chicken Pesto!“

“OMG, what a wonderful experience. Sam was really good behind the counter, and helped us to some amazing vegan options, such as the Vegan Sub with Meatballs marinara, and another Vegan Philly Steak Sub. Both just wow amazing with high quality vegan organic products (like the organic salad greens from Costco) and vegan meat and cheese from the Butchers Son. Absolutely wonderful!“

“Best slices in town, pizza always tastes great & super friendly staff“

“The best place to eat and takeover for the days I don’t want to cook, friendly, clean with delicious and affordable dishes… loved food, the owners care is super friendly and I recommend this experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚀“

“fast customer service and good food“

“Me encanta yo trabaje ahi y que delicia y cuando sos cliente más rica“

“A year ago I gave Aldo’s Pizza three stars. The food was fine, the effort was there, but the kitchen felt like it was holding back. Something was missing in the fundamentals. This time they got it right. Not by changing who they are, but by finally cooking with the confidence the craft requires.

The dough is the first sign of growth. Last year it tasted rushed. This time the crust has structure and character. You can feel the cold fermentation in the crumb: a gentle tang, open pockets, a chew that resists just enough before giving way. Someone in that kitchen now understands gluten development instead of fighting it. The underside has that even, mottled browning you only get when heat and hydration are in agreement.

The sauce is no longer timid. It has body now. You can taste the tomatoes rather than the memory of tomatoes. The salt is dialed in. The acidity is honest. Someone finally let the ingredients speak instead of burying them.

The cheese behaves properly. It pulls without drowning the slice and it browns in the right places. That means improved moisture control and a hotter deck. These are not small adjustments. They show intention. They show someone is paying attention to the science of pizza rather than just the motions.

The toppings are handled with discipline. Sausage tastes like it was cooked, rested, and added with judgment, not dumped on the way some places do when they forget that distribution matters. Vegetables hold their texture instead of collapsing. Pepperoni curls at the edges, which means someone understood how to use the oven’s heat gradient instead of fighting it.

Even the slices reheat well, which is the real test. Pizza that survives a second life is pizza that was built correctly.

Service is straightforward and human. They recognize returning customers. They listen. They move with the quiet urgency of people who want the food to reach you before it loses its edge.

This place has improved because they started respecting the craft. The kitchen feels tighter. The pies feel deliberate. Nothing tastes accidental anymore.

Five stars because they earned it. Not with flash, but with corrected technique, better ingredients, and the kind of steady work that turns an ordinary neighborhood shop into a place worth seeking out.“

“Cocktails and Wagyu - soooo good!“

“Guys and gals, if this is a dream I don't wanna wake up! I'm at the Mountain Mike's partaking of their Buffet offer. It doesn't make it clear enough on their website but the Buffet Deal comes with a salad and a soda. And their pizza- oh, their pizza! Out of this world. I cannot recommend it highly enough.“

“Best pizza in the bay. A+++++++“

“very testy pizza in town so much cheessy“

“Excellent pizza! Had the Maui Zaui!! Highly recommend !!“

“When I moved to the Bay Area I was a little worried that I’d have a hard time finding a good pizza place. Lucky for me, tried Amici’s and knew I found my new favorite spot. Thanks to Peter and all the staff for accommodating my requests, can’t recommend this place enough“

“We had an absolutely lovely experience here! Came for my boyfriend’s birthday, everyone was friendly and attentive. Fantastic high end ambience. The food was almost too beautiful to eat and every one of us thoroughly enjoyed our entrees. One of our guests said it was the best spaghetti he had ever had! The mushroom risotto was perfection. I had the Chilean sea bass and WOW! The salmon was also amazing. The other two guests had roasted chicken and hangar steak… I didn’t get to try them but they looked amazing and everyone cleaned their plate even though we were full lol! We will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!! 5 stars ⭐️“

“best Pizza in SF :)“

“The employees are amazing. Very caring and attentive... especially Luis. The pizzas are best ever. Definitely recommend. My favorite is the skinny crust triple pepperoni.“

“The Owner Harry is the most helpful and fair person I ever came across. His prices are the lowest you will ever get with the best tasting Pesto Pizza around. He also has Churros, HotDogs, cotton candy , just the best you can find. Thanks Harry for taking care of my party at short notice.“

“The best place to eat and takeover for the days I don’t want to cook, friendly, clean with delicious and affordable dishes… loved food, the owners care is super friendly and I recommend this experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚀“

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“We had never ordered from here but took a chance tonight. My husband had the Penne with Alfredo sauce, and I had the baked Penne with Marinara sauce. They were both amazingly delicious! The portions could have been a bit larger, but we weren't left hungry! We will order from here again! I can't rate the atmosphere since we ordered out.“