These guys have the best pizza you'll ever eat in your life at affordable prices as well very friendly staff and a very clean restaurant

Just picked up my first pie from Craving Pizza--the butter chicken pizza. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Indian-style pizza, so I went in with tempered expectations. The pizza is excellent--so good that I had one slice and immediately came to write this review. The warm slice had soft, gooey cheese, well-cooked chicken, just the right amount of veggies, and a perfectly golden crust. The butter chicken flavor really comes through without overpowering the pizza. I'm heading back for my next slice now and will absolutely be returning to Craving Pizza for future Indian pizza cravings. read more

Good customer service, delicious pizza. Have no complaints! Both the manager and the staff are super helpful and kind!

Saw this place a few time while driving by. Decided to try it out. Got a couple of pizzas and garlic cheese sticks. Our order came out fairly quickly. The crust was crunchy on the outside and soft inside. To top it off they add sesame seeds to the crust which gives it a unique flavor. Kids loved their half cheese half pepperoni. Also got the buffalo chicken and veggie fans which were really good. The garlic cheese sticks had just the right amount of garlic and cheese. I liked that it was not overloaded. Will come back again. read more

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Today, we ordered six pizzas from Craving Pizza for a birthday celebration, and they were absolutely scrumptious! The kids enjoyed them immensely, with one of my nieces, who is a pizza fanatic, devouring seven slices! Craving Pizza went above and beyond to accommodate our last-minute requests. If you haven't tried them yet, I highly recommend it! read more

No pun intended--I was genuinely craving pizza on a Sunday evening. This happened to be one of the few pizza places that was opening late at night that was not any of the larger multinational joints. I ordered the Large pizza with Tandoori Chicken and Italian Sausage (*$17) as part of a special deal. *Craving Pizza does many deals, which you can find on their website. I really liked the sesame seeds on the crust and the generous amount of meat toppings. Beyond that, it's a solid, affordable pizza--nothing particularly groundbreaking, but good value for the price. I wished my tandoori chicken was less dry. If you happen to have leftovers, I'd recommend taking them home and adding your own extra toppings or sauces. The creamy white sauce that comes with the pizza also pairs nicely with the crust. The staff were friendly and I ran into no issues ordering through their kiosk. Overall, a convenient option for a late-night pizza craving. Would recommend! read more

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Had the small tandoori chicken pizza and apple juice for lunch. I'd tried it at a Yelp event a while back and remembered it was delicious and not spicy. It was very good once again. Loved the amount of toppings, loved the tandoori flavor, loved the crunchy onions, loved the crust. (I asked that they leave off the peppers, jalapeños, and mushrooms.) It was a bit spicier than I remember, but no big deal. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

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Came here on a recommendation and it definitely lived up to the hype. The pizza had a crispy crust, plenty of toppings, and tasted like everything was made fresh. It was busy when I stopped by, but the staff stayed friendly and kept things moving without making anyone feel rushed. The dining area had a casual, comfortable feel that made it easy to sit down and enjoy the meal. It's the kind of local pizza place you end up wanting to come back to, and I know I will. read more

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We've been to Craving Pizza a few times now and it's a great spot for desi-style pizza. Tried the Peri Peri, Creamy Butter, and Tandoori Chicken, all super flavorful and different from your usual pizza place. The shop is pretty small (only about 3 tables), so not a ton of seating. The crust isn't my favorite, but the toppings make up for it. Only downside is we always ask for no sesame crust and they keep forgetting . Prices are a little on the higher side too. Service is good, the owner usually runs the place and serves, which gives it a nice personal touch. Overall, tasty and unique pizzas worth checking out if you're craving something desi and different! read more

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We've gotten take-out from Craving Pizza a few times now, and I just came here to say everything we've tried here has been really good. Recently, we had a half and half Sweet Heat Pepperoni/Taco Pizza and it was very good. Crust cooked well and evenly, great taste. We also have had the boneless chicken bites, and the sauces - especially the honey-garlic sauce - were excellent. The Loaded Potato Wedges is also very good. Going back soon. read more

Good pizza. I really like the tomato sauce on the pepperoni. I think the pepperoni was better than the chicken pesto because the pesto flavor did not seem very strong, the pizza for the chicken pesto seemed a bit dry like it was light on sauce. The regular crust is a bit more doughy and the thin crust is a bit more hard. Overall though the pizza is good and I like the slice size for the small pizza. Not too big and very easy to share read more

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The pizza was ready when we got there. This was ordered before dinner time. We got two pizzas, one small and one large. A Hawaiian and one creamy butter.Price isn't bad. Would come back to try other flavors. Just wish it had a little more bread to the pizza. Satisfied the pizza craving I had though. I like that they have traditional flavors as well as Indian.Service was neutral read more

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The tandoori chicken, pepperoni, and triple cheese pizzas were delicious. The service was great, and food came quickly read more

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Received a mailer recently with some deals for this spot that I pass by on a daily basis. So when it came time for pizza night with the fam, I knew a place we could try! Even as a millennial I realized ordering over the phone was much easier, and the order linked with the Toast account I had created on their website prior to calling. I got a text when my pizza was ready which was such a cool feature! We ordered the honey chicken pizza and the meat lovers. I was a fan of both, but the meat lovers was definitely saucier and something we would get again! can't wait to try more! read more

Me and my bf were so excited to try this place! He ordered the BBQ Chicken pizza and I ordered the White Garlic Spinach pizza (with no onions). We gave both pizzas a 9/10. We absolutely LOVED the flavors and especially the crust. There's just something about that sesame crust The service from the owner and staff was above and beyond. The owner was so so kind and I wish him the best for his business! The place was clean and quaint, very inviting. Will definitely come back again!! read more

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I tried a new place named Craving Pizza located at 1111 Meridian Ave, Ste 2, San Jose, CA 95125 This is primarily a take out place with a huge menu to select from including 20 different pizzas. There are a few tables and chairs and the restaurant is very clean, including the kitchen. Delivery is available through their website. Now for the food! I had the small beef and bacon pizza, zaatar manakeesh (Persian bread sticks), and a Greek salad. The WOW factor was totally unexpected! The portion size was impressive but the pizza was unlike anything I have ever tasted. The crust was a special recipe with sesame seeds on the crust and tasted amazing! The selection of pizzas was impressive and the sides available were garlic cheese sticks, potato wedges to chicken wings. They even have desserts! I'm definitely coming back as it is one of the finest pizza I've ever had! I don't want to forget their fabulous Craving Deal specials which can really save you a lot of money, especially the party special deal. Parking can be a bit challenging during lunch and dinner time, as there are other restaurants that share the lot. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Craving Pizza! read more

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I called this spot beforehand and preordered. The owner (I'm assuming) was very friendly and helpful. The rest of the staff could be friendlier. The pizza was ready when I arrived and the service is really good. There is only a couple of tables inside and there is a decent amount of parking. The inside was small and clean. The small butter chicken pizza was perfect for 2 people. I do think it could use more sauce because it was hard to taste the butter chicken flavor. I liked the sesame seed crust and how they provided ranch. read more

Craving Pizza - Creamy Butter Pizza - Small (10") - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

My 2nd time here! Came early tonight (Friday evening) and got 2 pizzas- vegetarian and ham and pineapple.Delicious!! Pizzas come with a little container of ranch dressing. The sesame crust is so good! I drizzle a little siracha on crust .Yum! The first time we came (last week lol)we got mushroom & pepperoni,it was also delish read more

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This was my and my son's first time here. Sammy welcomed us in and took our order. I got the Peri-Peri Pizza. I'm always up to trying something different and I like anything with spice. My son got the Pepperoni Pizza with additional bacon. You also have the option to place your order from the kiosk. The place is small, very bright and colorful. There is one table for four and a table for two. There are also tables outside to share with Togo's. We sat outside to wait for our food since it was a warm and beautiful day. Sammy brought our pizzas to us. Thanks, Sammy, for the complimentary jalapeno ranch dip and regular ranch dip. That was a nice surprise. The Peri-Peri was so good! Not too spicy. I loved the sesame seeds on the crust! Great flavor and it enhanced the crispiness of the crust. Also, I liked that the crust was not too thick. Next time I'll try the cauliflower crust. Thanks for checking up on us, Sammy, to make sure everything was good. My son appreciated it. read more

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Good customer service and clean new pizza restaurant! They had 3 tables! I tried teriyaki chicken and it was soooo good!!!!! The garlic cream on the side was very good with the pizza. They put sesame seed on the crust which I really loved! I definitely come back here to try more pizza with my son:) read more

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Good customer service -- phone immediate answered , polite , got order right Creative pizzas in addition to traditional styles . I ordered the pickle pizza -- creamy and dill pickles (not sweet ): if you or someone you know LOVES dill pickles this is a fun pizza!!!! If you don't ...very generous portions of the pickles . The spicy pizza isn't all that spicy (maybe add some hot spice packets ) but has bold flavor -- good! Decent side salad with crunchy lettuce read more

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Sammy the owner was an amazing host! He immediately ushered us in and cleared a table for our group of four. I guess business was picking up and luckily we scored a table right as another party had been walking out the door. There are also outdoor seating options too for those who like vitamin D with thier pizza! Though it seems that majority of the crowds were phoning in thier pizza orders and taking their pizzas on the go. The digital menu showcased 18 different styles of pizza to choose from and if that wasn't enough, you can customize your own toppings too! There are tons a sides that we didn't even try but the menu had everything from mozzarella sticks to chicken wings. They also have two options for kids too, a simple cheese pizza or for those who are indecisive, a half cheese-half pepperoni option! We ordered three small pizzas: butter chicken, bacon and meat, and plain cheese. Pizzas came out piping hot and the entire table complimented the toasted sesame seeds sprinkled on the pizza crust. It adds a nutty savory flavor to the crust! Sammy mentioned this is one of his signature touches! Great job Craving Pizza! read more

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I'm not going to lie; my review of Craving Pizza actually starts in the car. It took me a solid three drive-bys to even figure out the name of the place, and I'm not entirely convinced I wasn't just guessing by the third pass. The logo, bless its heart....... Is that a pizza slice? A misshapen heart? A confused amoeba? The typography is so wildly ambitious, it seems to be in a competition with itself to see how unreadable it can be. As someone who appreciates good design, I have to say, this particular design choice feels less like a logo and more like a riddle. I was genuinely tempted to pull over and offer a full brand redesign on the spot, but my stomach was making a much more compelling argument to just get inside and eat. The regular pizza was... well, it was just okay. It was the kind of pizza you eat when you're hungry, and then you don't think about it again for the rest of your life. It didn't have that life-changing "this is why I don't work out" flavor, but it also wasn't bad enough to inspire a fiery social media rant. It existed. It was pizza. A solid B-. Maybe a C+ on a day when I've had better lunch options. It was a perfectly adequate, completely forgettable piece of dough, cheese, and sauce. Then came the grand finale: the s'mores pizza. Oh, the humanity. I went in with such high hopes, picturing a molten, gooey masterpiece of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker goodness. It lacked the a rich, ooey-gooey texture that makes a s'more a s'more. The chocolate wasn't melty, the marshmallow was more of a marshmallow suggestion than an actual presence, and honestly, the whole thing felt like it had given up on its own dream. It didn't just miss my expectations; it drove right past them, gave a casual wave, and kept going. It was a tragic tale on a crust. However, amidst the wreckage of a confusing logo and a disappointing dessert, there was one hero: the ghost pepper sauce. Let me tell you, that stuff was fantastic. It was spicy, but in a "I can still feel my lips" kind of way, not a "my mouth is on fire and I'm reconsidering all my life choices" kind of way. It had a really great flavor and a kick that actually made the okay pizza a little more interesting. I could probably put that sauce on anything and be happy. So, in conclusion: the pizza was meh, the dessert was a letdown, and the logo is in desperate need of an intervention. But the ghost pepper sauce? That sauce should have its own fan club and a much better-looking logo. read more

Delicious pizza. we ordered a veggie and a meat pizza for a party and everyone loved it. Clean place Super helpful staff who promptly fix an issue with our order read more

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We decided to check out this pizza place . We placed an order over the phone which was easy and fast , they let us know an estimated time for pick up and took down our number and name for the order . Once it was almost time they sent over a reminder msg saying the order was ready . When we got in we were greeted and checked out in person . Craving pizza had a variety of specialty pizzas and so many base flavors for the sauce . Definitely will come back and try out some of their other pizzas This time we got build your own since we were craving a bbq pizza with pepperoni-sausage-chicken It came with ranch on the side And was really tasty not (-soggy -dry) It was a great balance from cheesy -saucy and tasty ! They are also open late on the week and weekdays stay open until 11 . read more

Craving Pizza - Small (10") Build Your Own (chicken ,sausage & pepperoni on bbq sauce cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

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Tried Craving Pizza today with my husband and got the pepperoni pizza and garlic cheese sticks. The pizza had a sesame crust that I've never seen before on a pizza and was delicious. The garlic cheese sticks were also super good and came with a marinara sauce. The man who helped us was super nice and even came out to check on us. The shop is clean and has some tables outside to eat on. We were very happy with everything and will be returning! :) read more

New pizza place spotted in Willow Glen! I ordered online and it was a smooth process and I had no issues ordering. There are so many options to choose from and I think there's something for everyone. This time, I decided to try the Greek Pizza and the build your own pizza, and the wings. Everything was really good! The sesame crust is unique and was a nice touch. It's also optional if you're not a sesame fan. The wings were so tender and slid off the bone. So good! The pizza was great too! Hard to mess up pizza, in my opinion. Feedback I have: I wish the wings were crispier, and I wish the Italian Sausage pieces were bigger. These are really small. read more

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Never disappoints! Fresh pizza with incredible flavors. Very friendly service. Mostly do takeout but have had food at the premises as well. Also love their new pizza box design read more

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Today, I'm in Silicon Valley. I felt like doing some more Pizza Tonight. One Night, I saw this Pizzeria, going down Meridian Ave. Today is the day, I check-it-out. And there's some good, and really hardworking people here. I got a large Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza this Friday Night. This is one beautiful Pizza Pie. It arrived straight outta the Oven scorching Hot. There's so much contrast in textures, and flavors. It was a flavor explosion, bursting with flavor. And the Crust, was phenomenal. This isn't the style that I'm used to; nevertheless, I really enjoyed it. I like their Modern interpretation of this Pizza. I gotta give them some points, for originality. And I like how they're up and running late Nights, until 12 AM, not a lot of Shops around here close at Midnight. I was thinking this was going to be a 3.8-4.3 stars, I want to give this a 4.3 stars, this could be a 4.4 stars on a good day, better yet I want to give this a 4.4 stars, but I'm going to give this 4.3/4.4 stars out of 5 stars. That's how good it was. What an incredible Pizza. It was Smack. read more

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Craving Pizza has quickly become one of my favorite pizza spots in San Jose! The pizza is always fresh, the crust has the perfect balance of crispy and chewy, and the toppings are generous and high quality. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and the service is consistently fast. Whether you're grabbing a quick slice or ordering for a group, they always deliver great food and a great experience. If you're in the Meridian and Willow area, I definitely recommend giving Craving Pizza a try--you won't be disappointed! read more

I've ordered from here several times and only finally got a chance to pick up a pizza in person today - and let me say, what a great experience! First of all, the quality of the pizza has always been great each time we've ordered from here - whether it's a specialty pickle pizza, Nutella & marshmallow pizza, or something more traditional. We came with family visiting from out of town to get our order today, and the first thing they said was a comment on how clean the restaurant is. It's not small or "quaint" like some pick-up places are - It felt spacious and colorful. But my favorite part (and what prompted me to leave this review) was my interaction with the staff. I'm not sure if the person I met today was the owner or not, but they were very kind and took the time to converse with us and get to know us and even offered us to try a dipping sauce we hadn't tried before. Very cool place I would definitely recommend and definitely intend to come back to! read more

We discovered this place accidentally as we were driving past the area. We're so glad we stopped by! The pizza crust was fresh, buttery smooth and light. Toppings were plenty and the house made marinara sauce added that nice balance of flavors. The kids really enjoyed their pizza - The crust with their signature garlic and jalapeno ranch dip was delicious. We'll be back! read more

This was the second time trying this spot, and will probably be the last. The pizza is fine. It isn't great and it isn't bad. The pizza crust has sesame seeds, so in case you have picky kids like me, may want to request they skip those. It also reheats almost like a cracker. No soft doughy crust here - which is my preference. The location is small and brightly lit, with some tables for dining in, but it's cramped. We ordered pick up so that wasn't an issue for us. Our wait time was frustrating because it was not communicated accurately. However, once it was ready, one of the guys quickly brought it out to us and was very friendly. The other guy working there wiped his nose on the back of his hand continuously, and I can only hope he wasn't the one preparing our pizza. Totally off putting when you are about to eat something possibly prepared by him. So yeah...glad other people had better experiences but this isn't it for us. read more

One of the best pizzas I've ever had! The crust was perfectly cooked, the toppings were fresh and flavorful, and every bite was delicious. The quality and taste exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this pizza shop to anyone craving an amazing pizza experience. Definitely worth a visit! read more

The pizzas here are wonderful! The crust is one of a kind. It's got sesame seeds like the ones we see on burger buns. Wasn't sure how it would taste on a pizza but actually it tastes great. The toppings are flavorful. The topping combinations on the different pizzas they offer are well balanced and taste great together. They're also generous with the toppings, with different flavors coming through in every bite. Tried the tandoori signature pizza, zaatar garlic bread and mushroom/pepperoni pizza. Got the garlic sauce on the side and that was also creamy, garlicky and delicious. Everything was great! Definitely looking forward to trying again. Service was friendly and fast. We ordered to go and found it efficient. read more

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Had their pizza at a Yelp event and it was so delicious! I will have to hunt them down to have more of their pizza. They also had dessert pizza that is very interesting! read more

I have gotten different pizza here a few times already, and it never disappoints! At first, I thought having sesame seeds on the crust sounded odd, but it's SO good. It gives some extra crunchiness to the crust part, which is the best moment of finishing a slice of pizza. Everytime I come, the pick up is always on time, and who I assume to be the owner is friendly and suggesting me to try different pizza. Online ordering is easy. Having a reward system is always a plus. It's a really good price for the size of the pizza, and the pick up deals are amazing. I love the garlic chicken and chicken tikka masala pizza. Don't come at me but my favorite will always be Hawaiian pizza, and Craving Pizza has the best so far! read more

Got 13 pizzas for a kids party (cheese, pepperoni, and Hawaiian), and they were all great. Not too salty, not too greasy, and very affordable. Service was also great, very professional and prompt. They also did free delivery. Definitely better than other similarly priced pizzas like Domino's pizza. Would highly highly recommend! read more

We were in the area and were craving some pizza so we decided to check out craving pizza! We opted for the honey garlic chicken which was delicious! I will definitely come back to try their other pizzas and also their sides! read more

Craving Pizza - Honey Garlic Chicken Pizza - Small (10") - Pizza Near Me - San Jose, California

This place has been great, the quality of the pizza is top notch and the prices are excellent! They have been my go to pizza joint for a while now. Give them a try! read more