37 Best Pizza Restaurants near Portola Valley

“Delicious comfort food, beautifully located. I'm rating the service and atmosphere down since they outsource their ordering process in the restaurant to an app - this makes me use my phone even more and I wonder if next time they also ask me to grill the burger myself.Parking: Fills up on a weekend“

“I came here with my sister, my partner's cousin, and his wife. We each had a pizza. My sister had the vegan one, which she liked a lot, and the other three of us had a great sausage one. The people here were very nice. Our party overstayed our welcome a bit and they were gracious in telling us when they were closing.“

“I can't believe it took me so long to try the pizza here! I thought it'd be just another pizza place, but I was so wrong. Weirdly enough, we ended up ordering here because we wanted boneless chicken wings and this place had some. So we ordered the boneless chicken wings and a pizza (half Tuscan Garlic, which has a white sauce base, and the other half was a custom request of a white sauce base with salami). And WOW. The white sauce is so deliciously creamy, and the toppings tasted so fresh and were just bursting with flavor. Even the crust is yummy. The chicken wings were delicious too (they're shaped more like balls, fyi). They have a thick crispy breadcrumb style coating. I like dipping them in the white garlic sauce that came with it.“

“I absolutely love State of Mind. I don't know anyone that doesn't. The quality of their pizzas alone will impress you. This is the kind of place that will convert a "crust hater" into a "crust lover". I recommend the Heat and Sweet or their limited quantity Grandma's Pie. Also, try their "SOM dusted French fries, they're killer! Great selection of craft beers on tap. Relaxed, family friendly atmosphere with a mini arcade area for kids.“

“It's been a while since I've eaten here. I've forgotten how big their selection is and how good their food is. This family owned restaurant has been around since 1983, they must be doing something right! Their portions are big enough to feed an army. We walked in with an army, 10 hungry teens, 13 adults and a 10 year old. We ordered pizza, pasta and apps. Nothing beats carb loading on a cold Saturday night. They also offer lots of Mediterranean dishes in this Greek inspired restaurant.“

“Walked in w/o a reservation to celebrate a birthday. Warmly greeted and accommodated. Spinach salad was delicious topped with homemade potato chips, creamy goat cheese and profuse amount of pancetta. The Capriccio pizza had great toppings of prociutto, artichokes, olives. Regretting became soggy while we ate. Portions are copious and each dish easily feed two. The bombilini donuts are DELICIOUS! Great atmosphere. Lively, but the tables were nicely pleased so conversation was not impacted. The wait staff was wonderful. I would only have liked tablecloths! That would have matched the quality of the food and service.“

“Me and my parents love this place. You pay a little more, but the quality is worth it. The usual is the Con Todo which is excellent and a side order of lemon pepper wings. When I want a high quality pizza in Atherton/Menlo Park, I go here.People are great and Omar is super welcoming and friendly. Awesome spot to bring friends and family. Parking is a little tight and it can be a little confusing to get to on your first visit, but it's well worth it.“

“Wow, what a treat. I got the cheese pizza with pepperoni and the garlic parmesan spread, and I was blown away. The crust is delectably crunchy, with a satisfying chew. Not to forget the flavor, which is deliciously savory with a perfect level of salt. The pepperoni and cheese are also high quality, but it is definitely the crust that brings this pizza to 5 stars in my book.“

“I order pizzas for my 1 year olds birthday party at a park in Palo Alto. Their online ordering was easy and fast use. The delivery guy was super friendly and helpful he carried out pizzas and wings all the way to our table at the park. I’ve always been a fan of New York Pizza, their wings are by far the best I’ve had at a pizza place and their pizzas are fire!!!“

“Vegan here! I enjoyed my meal at the State of Mind Spice House. Although the vegan pizza could have used a few extra toppings, it was still pretty decent. The “old-fashioned“ soda was a nice addition.The young men working the counter were friendly and fun to interact with.There were a few seats inside, but given the Bay Area weather, it was nice to get a seat outside and enjoy the weather and pizza together.Dietary restrictions: The vegan cheese is a homemade cashew cheese.Kid-friendliness: The environment is very welcoming to children. If they are loud, you should be able to grab a seat outside without an issue.Wheelchair accessibility: Everything is ground level, so getting in and out shouldn’t be a problem.“

“Great place for lunch and dinner. Perfect tasting pizza all around. Always a welcoming staff and killer drinks! One of a kind super tasty sparkling Shirley temple too ( only because it's on tap! )A very great experience with this place. Highly recommend checking it out. Quick, easy, TASTY and a bunch of options too!“

“We tried the 8-hour bolognese, the local black cod, and the citrus burrata. They were absolutely perfect, no seasoning was needed. Everything was locally fresh, impressive, and yet so familiar; great setting for perfect comfort food in a family-owned restaurant. We regret we didn’t try their signature Dungeness crab pasta and that will be something for another visit. This experience was an excellent surprise on our work trip.“

“Best pizza on this side of the bay! My husband and I have been ordering from Slice House since it opened here and the pizza is always a solid 10. Great flavor, great quality, and the perfect amount of pizza for the price. Service is great too! Staff is always helpful and friendly and the wait time is never too long.The New York style pepperoni and paesano are our faves, definitely stop by if you are in the mood for pizza!“

“Could not have been more pleased with this restaurant! It felt like dining with family (in a very good way)! The food was stunning. Easily the best Italian food in the U.S, (possibly in the world)The prices are very reasonable, especially considering the location and the food quality. One of the owners sat and chatted with us for a few minutes. Very nice family that also owns another Italian restaurant just up the street. Apparently there is live music on Monday nights. We will be back!“

“Wow! This sweet little pizza shop is making amazing pizzas! Owner Matt Burr greeted us himself. He's super friendly; we felt right at home. We had a cheese pizza with 4 toppings of our choice. Perfectly topped with a really flavorful tomato sauce base. The crust though? That was what clinched it-- chewy and charred to perfection. Matt's shop is clean and comfortable with plenty of seating. Couldn't have had a better pizza experience! Just wow!“

“We were craving a carbonara but we tried plenty of other items on the menu as well. We must have been hungry because we ordered a garlic shrimp and a bruschetta for appetizers. Then a risoto, bolognese, tortellini and a medium pizza Pompeii. For dessert we shared a limoncello tartufo. Service was great. The style was more of an old school Italian, nice sauces, perfectly cooked pastas. The pizza bread was thick kind and the toppings tasty. Our favorites would be the tortellini and bolognese but the rest were equally nice. The dessert was divine and I am usually not a fan of lemon. Bread is served with dinner with butter and a nice dipping sauce.“

“Fantastic family friendly spot with amazing food. The shrimp and grits app was delicious and the grits were like a polenta cake and had great flavor. The pizza was thin with a little char and good crust. Cesar salad had a really good dressing and was very fresh. The Chicken Parmesan had great flavor, nice lightly breaded chicken with spaghetti. Can't wait to go back and try some more.Kid-friendliness: Lots of families enjoying dinner.“

“The place is quiet and relaxing, the menu sets themood. They have a very wide variety to offer in pizza both classic Italian and the fusion Indian ones, the place is neat and clean , unfortunately I couldn’t enjoy the bar since we were early in the day. The garlic bread was really something to try. The one thing that stood out exceptionally well was the pizza were really really very well made and generously topped with veggies and paneer alike which really makes the experience worthwhile unlike many other places in the Bay Area. Last but not the least the host was really really nice.“

“Si nice to have a good Italian restaurant in Menlo Park! The outside patio is super cute and weather doesn't seem to make as big a difference as one may imagine. They have a covered area and big heaters throughout. The staff is friendly and the servers quite knowledgeable and offer suggestions for your meal. They do recommend family style (sharing) but we also got a couple of individual items. The pizza is probably my favorite part - it's a sourdough crust, which is probably why it's a close second only to the pizza I've had in Rome. Plenty of options for vegetarian/pescatarian folks, which we appreciated! Pictured are the octopus w tomatillo salsa verde and potato, and the vongole en crosta, which were killer! They are clams steamed INSIDE calzone-like pocket of love. Vongole is served table side where they add olive oil and fresh lemon juice. So good!“

“Awesome appetisers, salads and crudette plates. My friend enjoyed the selection of wines. Great jazz ensemble on Thursday nights. Friendly patrons.Parking: I parked in the Box building after 5pm. Also some paid street parking but you need to get lucky to find a space after 5.Wheelchair accessibility: This is ground floor and plenty of tables are available.Dietary restrictions: I don't eat pork, there are plenty of options. I think they have a few gluten free options.“

“This little cafe is so cute . It's directly In front of Redwood City caltrain and there's other stores around which makes your shopping convenient. But the staff are super friendly food is amazing portions are well sized if you need a little home cooked bite to eat I'd recommend Franklin's they also have outdoor seating for sunny days as well. It's a good little hole in the wall“

“Im new to the area! On a walk i stopped by and it was very busy, line out the door. The gentleman, Tyler, was so positive, smooth, and effective in his handling of the rush. He was so cheerful and had a lot of good communication with his clients. I will come back for Tyler's service again soon! Keep up the great work sir!“

“Great food! Ordered at the counter and sat for dinner. My mom enjoyed her chicken and salad. I really liked my tortellini with chicken. Foccida bread was good! Felt compelled to order a pizza to go after seeing how they were making it so fresh. SO glad we did. Marg Pizza was so good!“

“Always busy. Pizzas are generally good and taste best fresh from the oven so dine in rather than take out. We usually get a mix of vegetarian and meat pizzas and some salad. I like the fungi, capricciosa and salsiccia and fungi pizzas. It would be nice if they offered a spicy pizza or chili flakes/calabrian pepper oil. Service is brusque and efficient but not particularly friendly or warm. The restaurant itself is usually very warm with the pizza oven running. We were celebrating a birthday on the last visit and felt rushed because they wanted to turn over the table.Parking: Usually plenty of spots since it shares space with a cost plus and other businesses that are only open during the day time.Kid-friendliness: High chairs available. No kids menu, coloring or other kid friendly accommodations“

“It’s a very delicious place. My favorite is the honey garlic boneless wings! It’s super delicious! The pizza was crispy and good. This was the second time my sister and i went. Both times we went it was between 10pm-1am so it was practically empty but customers were still coming in and everyone was treated kindly. The guy working there was really nice. Recommend 10/10!!“

“Some of the best pizza I've had in awhile. Delicious. They don't skimp on toppings and the meats are quality. No soybean filler. Crust is hand tossed and tasty. I can't say anything negative about their pizza. Only one star for atmosphere because there is no atmosphere. Only take out.“

“Wonderful, Unusual and Delicious, Pizza. My husband and I both enjoyed our pizza’s. We both got cauliflower crust My husband’s idea for food is, the spicer the better so he chose just that. I settled into my curry, not hot chicken pizza. It was great! Our server was Annette and she was informative and delightful. If it was closer to us it would be our go to!“

“We ordered the pepperoni pizza. It's a little smaller than a sheet of paper, cut into 4 and good for 2 people to share. It's very good! It's not heavy as I would think being a deep dish type. The crust was crispy but not hard and perfectly baked (golden). The bread was light and fluffy. There was plenty of cupped pepperoni. Too bad we're not from the area.“

“I have FOUND my pizza!! From the fresh, delicious crust to the plentiful toppings! I’ve been looking for a good pizza in the Redwood City area and was pointed towards vesta- which is not to my liking at all!! I recommend you try New York pizza, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!“

“Pastas are the best within the county, had the Tartufo and a Create your own pasta with Alfredo, sun dried tomatoes and shaved parmesan I asked if they could make it spicy and they delivered. Kind and courteous service with a smile. Quick to boot. And for the quality and quantity the pricing is very fair. Good portions, delicious pastas, great service!“

“We love this place for a quick family brunch or weekday lunch. The staff is always friendly and efficient and the food is good. My favorite is the avocado toast and the chicken sando with sweet potato fries.Kid-friendliness: They have a treasure hunt for the kids that is fun.“

“Been here many times. Great ambiance, especially their outdoor patio. Pizzas are delicious and so are their small plates and salads. Prices are slightly on the higher side but ok for Palo Alto e.g. two pizzas, a salad and a couple of drinks and tip is about $100. But the food is good and fresh. One of my Italian friends who's an amazing cook, swears that this is the most authentic Italian food in town!! Definitely try it - you won't regret it!!“

“I tried a bunch of stuff there. First up was the Caesar salad—it was fresh and crunchy, just how I like it. Then, I got a slice of their Sausage & Roasted Red Onion Pizza, and man, it hit the spot! The crust was nice and crispy, and the toppings were yummy. And let me tell you, the Bucatini Shrimp & Pesto pasta was on point! The flavors were really good together.The vibe there was pretty chill. It had a cool, laid-back feel to it, perfect for hanging out with friends. And the staff were nice too, always smiling and ready to help.If you're in the mood for some good pizza and pasta in a friendly atmosphere, give Howie's a try!“

“Gourmet thin crust pizza , crisp and with just the right amount of cheese. I really like pizza without the tomato paste and so this is just my style ! Clean and cozy ambiance, plenty of seating, friendly staff, great service and not very long waiting time.“

“The pizza was very good and the staff were friendly.I am not sure why, but the pizza took much longer to get ready than I was expecting. It was almost an hour from time of order for two one topping mediums, so I am taking off a point for that.“

“Great place to dine. Pastas are made fresh everyday. Great Italian wine selection. They even have volcano cake. The staff is well knowledged in all aspects of the restaurant business. Please go visit I don't want to be the only one that had a great experience.“

“This was our second attempt at Doppio Zero in San Carlos. What a big difference since the first try. We decided to dine a bit earlier than usual (4pm). The place was quiet and the service was excellent. The food was SO deliciious and we requested to have the food brought out one at a time. Each plate was serve hot, so full of flavor. We will definitely come back for sure.“