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    Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse

    2.9 (121 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cinnamon donut balls
    Ulyana K.

    I thought the food was quite good but also expensive for a pizza joint. There are other places nearby that offer a similar quantity and quality of food that are less expensive. In either case, I tried the cinnamon donut balls with the raspberry sauce and the spinach feta rolls. The spinach feta rolls were more like spinach rolls with tiny bits of feta here and there. Don't get me wrong, spinach is great, and they seemed to be using decently high quality spinach...but I was hoping for more feta flavor. The size was adequate but not huge as some others described. They are brushed with a nice cheesy dusting. The marinara sauce was tasty and had real tomato chunks. The cinnamon donut balls were very good. They are coated in more than ample amounts of sweet cinnamon, and I really enjoyed them. The portion is great for the rice. I also really enjoyed the fruity raspberry side, although it was somewhat syrupy. Cooked well and delicious as a dessert. All in all, I enjoyed my meal, but I wouldn't say it's the best pizza place in Pittsburgh or anything of that sort. Their pizza and calzones are far more expensive than in other places. Quality is pretty high, though, and I would definitely recommend the cinnamon donut balls for a treat.

    Cold, overbaked plain pie.
    Colin M.

    I'm sorry to do this, but this was the worst pizza delivery I've experienced in quite awhile and I can't go more than 2 stars. I should start by saying the employee on the phone and the delivery driver were very friendly. That said, our pizza arrived cold and it was severely overcooked. Trying to reheat at home couldn't salvage it as the crust was rock hard and there was hardly any sauce on the pie. This was supposedly New York style but it should have never left the restaurant like this, and it certainly should not arrive cold 2 miles down the road.

    Huuuuge pizza! Also delicious!
    Ali T.

    I came here with my family on a Monday evening. The place wasn't busy, which was good. The tables were spaced out and the staff were wearing masks. So a very COVID friendly restaurant. We ordered The Brooklyn pizza as well as their fried Pierogies (a must if you're in the Pittsburgh area). And WOWWW!!!! Ok, for the Pierogies, you get 6! So if you order them for appetizers, if you're a party of 3 or less, one serving will be good! 4 or more, you might want to order 2! Now for the pizza, that thing is HUGE!!! It's an 8 slice pizza, but the slices are about the size of your head. The pepperoni is nice and crisp, exactly how I like it! It also arrived relatively quick. Probably had to wait for food for less than 20 minutes. Only negative about the pizza: it was very, very greasy. So if you don't like a lil but of grease on your pizza, this particular one might not be the pizza for you! Overall, the prices seemed to be a bit high for a typical pizza joint. However, the quality and quantity of the meal definitely justifies it. I would definitely recommend this place to those that are in the area or who are visiting.

    Pierogies
    Samantha L.

    I've been a fan of Caliente for years - originally the Bloomfield location but more recently the one in Aspinwall since I've been spending more time in the area. Most recently, I tried a few new-to-me items including the Velma vegan pizza and the pierogies. I was really excited the first time I saw the Velma on the menu and it was great. But the pierogies? They were INCREDIBLE. I don't know what it is about them but they are some of the best ones I've had in the city (and that's saying something). Highly recommend adding those to your order!

    Pepperoni pizza
    Courtney W.

    Consistently good pizza! Cozy bar atmosphere. Friendly staff. Caliente is my go-to! I think that the dough is sourdough which is wonderful chewy and flavorful.

    Nice presentation of wangs.
    Bob J.

    This is darn good pizza. Sauce is excellent and toppings fresh and plentiful. Dough light and flavorful. Possibly best pie I have had in Pittsburgh although I have only been here three weeks . Jason at the bar a real nice guy and good conversation if you are looking for it. Plenty of televisions and they will tune one to an out of town game for you if you ask. Freindly and boisterous crowd. Leave your shyness behind and have some fun at Caliente.

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    Thank you, Ali! Happy to have you.

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    2 years ago

    Best pizza in the Burgh! I love the vibes in there and I always have a great server. One of my go to spots.

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    Thank you Bob! We hope to see you again soon.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent as always great pizza and buff chick cheesy bread. Always go to spot great selection of beers as well!

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    Thank you for sharing! We are happy to hear these are your favorites.

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    Thank you, Alan! So glad you enjoy our pizza.

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    Thank you, Darian! So glad you enjoy the Quack Attack.

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    Thank you for your review. Caitie! Glad you enjoyed our pizza.

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    4 years ago

    I love the pizza here. Any kind, any toppings. It's always great. My go to place for pizza and beer!!!

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    Thank you, Timothy! Delighted to hear it.

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    3 years ago

    This pizza is amazing! It's my favorite pizza in the city. I love all the specialty pizzas. You can't go wrong with anything you order here.

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    We appreciate your awesome review, Lisa! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Thank you, Quentin! Happy to hear you enjoyed your visit.

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