This is te best pizza in Reno, and it is not even close! Far and away the best pizza I've found in northern Nevada, and the people who work there are fantastic, as well. I recommend Smiling With Hope to everyone who knows what real pizza tastes like. If you hate the mediocrity that most pizza places serve, like low-end chains, and other cheap places around town, go to Smiling With Hope and you will definitely taste the difference. Great pizza!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert R
Being from WNY, I had heard of this pizza spot but wanted to give them some time to get situated so I finally made it over in March of 2024. Now, people may not know that WNY has some amazing pizza shops (delis) so Smiling with Hope Pizza was going to have to work hard to impress. But that is exactly what they did! The flavor of the pizza is excellent with a sweeter sauce. Seeing someone with actual dough in their hands…so refreshing for NNV! Only way I could have been more impressed is if he was tossing it! The crust was excellent but could have been a bit thicker where the pizza sauce and toppings were. There were plenty of tasty toppings (pep and mushrooms) and the cheese was just right. 9.5 out of 10, but a 12 out of 10 for NNV. I also tried the hot garlic knots - a very interesting combination. It was like a garlic Parmesan wing with hot sauce! Delicious! Only way they could be better is if they were actual wings! Also had the cannoli which was very good as well. The only way this place would be better is with wings and chicken fingers subs like back home (a la John and Mary’s/Just Pizza/Zahz Pizza/Bocce Pizza Club)!! Regardless, bottom line, this is the best pizza shop in NNV and I’d highly recommend stopping in!! I certainly will every time I golf Lakeridge.Parking: It’s a busy plaza so parking can be a bit of a challenge but that’s a sign of a great place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, NY Thin Crust
Frank N. Lago
Amazing pizza. Try ricotta and basil. AIRBORNE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ceasar meraz
That deep dish was the best slice of pizza I've ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keenan Kelly
It’s the perfect representation of a true NY style pizza. Light airy thin crispy crust, enough cheese so that it doesn’t get soggy and the sauce is amazing. They’re also super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angel U
The food is amazing. I had a NY style pepperoni pizza and a garden salad and it was delicious!!!!!! The service is amazing as well they are very attentive and caring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria Bugenig
Best pizza in town hands down!!!Parking: Easy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: NY Thin Crust
M L
The pizza was delicious! Even my picky eaters liked it. We inhaled our first one and decided to order one to go because we all still wanted more it was so good. As a bonus the employees were so welcoming and very, very nice. It made the experience that much better. We also loved the cozy atmosphere. This place was recommended to us by a friend and we are so happy we decided to listen to them and try it out. We will definitely be recommending this place to others now as well.
Being from WNY myself, I have been looking for an authentic taste from back home. Thank you SWH!#GoBills!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots
loida Rodriguez
You can’t call your pizza let alone your cizzilian pizza from New York when they are not, that’s falls advertising ok they were awful ok.. I’m P.R and I could make a cizzilian better then you can .. I was so disappointed my husband drove 45 minutes there and back to get there .. then you dare to charge 62 dollars for one large pizza and one nasty cizzilian .. crooks that’s what you are…
Walking in the door ? was a great experience the guys behind the counter were so cool and welcoming , it was like I was Norm from cheers, truly amazing customer service. And it was my first time here.It was a nice slice of New York pizza to find in Reno. Bravo thanks for the experiencePs photo is us waiting for an hour behind a big rig that drove off highway at Donner pass, and it was snowing, thankful to have gotten to this place before we got eaten ourselves up there
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Wendy Reynolds
Great sauce and pepperoni pizza. Love they have slices available in different sizes! Wish they had more lunch hours during the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Slices
Rachael James
Tried this place tonight. We Got a large new york style pizza, garlic knots, and a cannoli. Hands down best pizza I've had in Reno. The staff were so friendly, it felt like we've known them for years. Amazing place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Traditional Cannoli, NY Thin Crust
Gabriela Cruz
First time coming here and it did not disappoint. The staff working there around lunch time today was very welcoming and friendly. I can’t remember the gentlemen who took our order, but he made sure to interact with my 5 year old niece who kept eyeing their strawberry candy drops and also put a smile on her face when he gave her a chocolate chip cookie. I wish I would have remembered the gentlemen’s name… if you are reading this, thank you! Keep spreading kindness and positive vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Devyn Bryar
NY STYLE SLICES!!!!! Ah I've been trying to find a place like yours for a very long time now. So so glad I came in to try! The slice I had was absolutely amazing, true NY style. It was so good that I came in for dinner to get a whole pizza. Thank you all for your delicious pizza and warm hearts. We'll be back and I'll be telling everyone about Smiling with Hope Pizza :)
This is te best pizza in Reno, and it is not even close! Far and away the best pizza I've found in northern Nevada, and the people who work there are fantastic, as well. I recommend Smiling With Hope to everyone who knows what real pizza tastes like. If you hate the mediocrity that most pizza places serve, like low-end chains, and other cheap places around town, go to Smiling With Hope and you will definitely taste the difference. Great pizza!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Being from WNY, I had heard of this pizza spot but wanted to give them some time to get situated so I finally made it over in March of 2024. Now, people may not know that WNY has some amazing pizza shops (delis) so Smiling with Hope Pizza was going to have to work hard to impress. But that is exactly what they did! The flavor of the pizza is excellent with a sweeter sauce. Seeing someone with actual dough in their hands…so refreshing for NNV! Only way I could have been more impressed is if he was tossing it! The crust was excellent but could have been a bit thicker where the pizza sauce and toppings were. There were plenty of tasty toppings (pep and mushrooms) and the cheese was just right. 9.5 out of 10, but a 12 out of 10 for NNV. I also tried the hot garlic knots - a very interesting combination. It was like a garlic Parmesan wing with hot sauce! Delicious! Only way they could be better is if they were actual wings! Also had the cannoli which was very good as well. The only way this place would be better is with wings and chicken fingers subs like back home (a la John and Mary’s/Just Pizza/Zahz Pizza/Bocce Pizza Club)!! Regardless, bottom line, this is the best pizza shop in NNV and I’d highly recommend stopping in!! I certainly will every time I golf Lakeridge.Parking: It’s a busy plaza so parking can be a bit of a challenge but that’s a sign of a great place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, NY Thin Crust
Amazing pizza. Try ricotta and basil. AIRBORNE!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
That deep dish was the best slice of pizza I've ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s the perfect representation of a true NY style pizza. Light airy thin crispy crust, enough cheese so that it doesn’t get soggy and the sauce is amazing. They’re also super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is amazing. I had a NY style pepperoni pizza and a garden salad and it was delicious!!!!!! The service is amazing as well they are very attentive and caring.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best pizza in town hands down!!!Parking: Easy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: NY Thin Crust
The pizza was delicious! Even my picky eaters liked it. We inhaled our first one and decided to order one to go because we all still wanted more it was so good. As a bonus the employees were so welcoming and very, very nice. It made the experience that much better. We also loved the cozy atmosphere. This place was recommended to us by a friend and we are so happy we decided to listen to them and try it out. We will definitely be recommending this place to others now as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Slice, Sausage, Chocolate Chip Cookie, NY Thin Crust
Being from WNY myself, I have been looking for an authentic taste from back home. Thank you SWH!#GoBills!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots
You can’t call your pizza let alone your cizzilian pizza from New York when they are not, that’s falls advertising ok they were awful ok.. I’m P.R and I could make a cizzilian better then you can .. I was so disappointed my husband drove 45 minutes there and back to get there .. then you dare to charge 62 dollars for one large pizza and one nasty cizzilian .. crooks that’s what you are…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Walking in the door ? was a great experience the guys behind the counter were so cool and welcoming , it was like I was Norm from cheers, truly amazing customer service. And it was my first time here.It was a nice slice of New York pizza to find in Reno. Bravo thanks for the experiencePs photo is us waiting for an hour behind a big rig that drove off highway at Donner pass, and it was snowing, thankful to have gotten to this place before we got eaten ourselves up there
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great sauce and pepperoni pizza. Love they have slices available in different sizes! Wish they had more lunch hours during the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Slices
Tried this place tonight. We Got a large new york style pizza, garlic knots, and a cannoli. Hands down best pizza I've had in Reno. The staff were so friendly, it felt like we've known them for years. Amazing place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Knots, Traditional Cannoli, NY Thin Crust
First time coming here and it did not disappoint. The staff working there around lunch time today was very welcoming and friendly. I can’t remember the gentlemen who took our order, but he made sure to interact with my 5 year old niece who kept eyeing their strawberry candy drops and also put a smile on her face when he gave her a chocolate chip cookie. I wish I would have remembered the gentlemen’s name… if you are reading this, thank you! Keep spreading kindness and positive vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NY STYLE SLICES!!!!! Ah I've been trying to find a place like yours for a very long time now. So so glad I came in to try! The slice I had was absolutely amazing, true NY style. It was so good that I came in for dinner to get a whole pizza. Thank you all for your delicious pizza and warm hearts. We'll be back and I'll be telling everyone about Smiling with Hope Pizza :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pizza Slices, NY Thin Crust