Gainesville's quirkiest pizza stop Satchel's Pizza is more than just good pizza, it's an entire…read morevibe! From the funky decor to the colorful outdoor spaces! And yes, the pizza absolutely lives up to the hype. I love that they also sell plants!!! I brought two babies home We enjoyed: Pepperoni pie 10/10 Pesto base customized pie 9/10 Salad 8/10 Oatmeal cookie 10/10

Finally tried the infamous Satchel's Pizza and I was a little disappointed to be honest. Ever since…read moreI came to Gainesville, the biggest food rec has been Satchel's by far. This is a very popular, iconic eatery in the area and gets busy. The atmosphere and ambiance is quite unique and like nothing I'd ever seen before. A very eclectic scene, the indoor and outdoor area is full of artwork, plants, and even stuff like old planes, buses, etc. There is truly nothing like it elsewhere! They offer both sit down and takeout options. You can opt for takeout and find seating in the takeout area or you can receive dine-in services. I recently dined here during move in--it was EXTREMELY busy and I would recommend going during times where mass amounts of students and their families aren't in town. We ended up putting our names down on the sit-down list and were told to expect up to a 1.5hr wait for the three of us. Although I ended up receiving a text about 50min later that our table was ready. The service was just ok. They were clearly swamped, but I was expecting them to handle this a little better considering they are used to this. We ended up being seated outside and ordered immediately. To start, we got the Satch Salad with ham and for our pizza we ordered the large 18" pie with pepperoni, ricotta, and basil. The Satch salad is highly regarded featuring red and green leaf lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, apples, a hint of finely diced red onion, Romano cheese, freshly diced tomatoes, a sprinkle of almonds, sunflower seeds, and pecan pieces, tossed in a secret house vinaigrette. The small salad, which feeds up to four, was quite large and the perfect size for the three of us. The salad had ample amounts of toppings, but it honestly was just ok. The dressing didn't have a prominent flavor, which was disappointing because so many people rave about it. We received our pizza at least an hour later. The wait was very, very long and honestly too long for what we received. The pie was large, with plenty of pepperoni and ricotta, but it just wasn't very balanced. It was so heavy, with so much sauce you couldn't even pick it up and eat it by the slice (had to use a fork and knife). Now I will say the sauce had great flavor, but there was way too much of it. It was also hard to taste the elements of the pie due to it being served straight from the oven and being extremely hot. The "buttery crust" many people mention wasn't very buttery and was just like average pizza crust. Not to mention, the pizza was burnt on the bottom and clearly overcooked. I was really surprised at how mediocre this pizza was after hearing so many fabulous things about it. Nothing was comped for our long wait either--which wasn't expected because everyone was waiting this long for their food too. Overall, Satchel's didn't blow my mind and fell very flat to me. The atmosphere is certainly memorable and very unique. I appreciated the fun, hippy-like vibe with all the various nick-nacks, but the food wasn't my favorite. The salad was just ok and the infamous dressing didn't have much flavor. The wait for the pizza was insane, especially considering the execution of it. I understand part of my not-so-great experience is due to the time in which we decided to dine here. I would definitely like to return to get a better judgement of the food and service. Not all the pizzas seemed to be the same either--I noticed pies with less toppings (or lighter toppings) had much less sauce, thin, and eatable by the slice. So I am not adverse to coming here again, I'd actually really like to because I don't think my experience was the best representation of what this restaurant is known for!

I often went to SquareHouse Pizza thinking it would be like when they first opened, but it makes…read moresense after they separated from Satchels it would never be the same. I have come time and time again disappointed with the pizza size and the time it took to make it. Size: Pizza used to come in the size of their box! As you can see in my picture, that is no longer the case. It is no longer an actual square like its namesake but a rectangle. It reminds me of "all squares are rectangles, but not all rectangles are squares." And while it makes me chuckle to think how SquareHouse should know that. I am still disappointed in paying for that much of a pizza when I could get a larger one to share with friends at the same price point elsewhere. Service: Now I understand they can get busy but one time I waited 25 minutes with only one person ahead of me for my food -- a before anyone says anything. I ordered their waffles. Another time, they never called my name. They have a speaker but don't use it. It is a food park with tables everywhere. If you don't use the speaker system and know folks sit further than you can scream, then I think they should give a beeper. Ambience: It's at the food park which is great as long as it's not raining bc spaces to sit under covered areas are limited. And bc it was previously partnered with Satchels it has the same vibe. Overall, go once if you haven't but just be ready for disappointment Update since writing to address the comments of the business owner: 1) When I say first opened, I meant when it was called SatchSquared. 2) Size of the pizza: You're right I looked at pictures and updated. They aren't squares but from one years ago. They definitely filled the box more. 3) I sincerely don't appreciate being told about waiting or orders ahead and phone calls. I have come here more than 20 times and my experiences are always the same. I've come at opening, during high traffic times, and etc. And I am not someone to review after one instance of a place, I like to give them chances. I have lived in Gainesville for 17 years, and I'm very well aware of being polite to residents. I have definitely sat in the tables in the covered area close to the pick up window and have had to ask if my food was ready bc my name was not called and just to find out it was ready. I gave a suggestion about using beepers like the other places. I'm sorry my review caused some upset feeling but I stand by it. Service is not great. If you wanted to discuss via email then you could've politely said that. I won't be returning. Thanks!

Love this place! The pizza is always fresh, delicious and piping hot. The inventive flavor…read morecombinations keep me coming back. While my favorite is the Mariah Curry with chicken -- a fun name for a tasty curry pizza with just the right amount of spice -- I also recommend checking out the specials sign by the register, as there are usually some hidden gems. Also love that this is part of 4th Ave Food Park, a great place to go with friends, pups and/or kids.

I was so excited when I saw this restaurant near the University of Florida. It is a nice restaurant…read morewith plenty of seating and a nice bar area. We we started off with the fried calamari. It was pretty good. Then we had a order of the rolls, which was definitely a 10 out of 10 the roles are dressed with an Italian dressing. This is not a combination that I thought I needed it, but definitely glad I experienced. For our entrées, we had the Marg Pizza and shrimp scampi. The pizza was tasty and had a nice crispy crust. The shrimp scampi pasta was delicious with a nice light sauce and juicy shrimp. We couldn't finish everything, but enjoy the leftovers the next day. Hope to come back again!

We had a great meal yesterday at Piesano's Stone Fired Pizza on the University of Florida's campus…read more I laughed because there's a Seinfeld episode about George getting George Steinbrenner calzones at Piesano's and I couldn't help but think that the restaurant was named after that. Nonetheless there was a ton of options for: - pizza - different sandwiches - appetizers - salads - soups We ended up getting two different pizzas and some garlic sticks. The pizzas were nice and thin and crispy and full of flavor. The garlic sticks were very, very garlicky, very tasty, very doughy. In general we just had a great meal and we definitely enjoyed it. There were quite a lot of people there too so I'm getting the impression that a lot of other people enjoy Piesano's as well. Very much do recommend this pizza and the garlic sticks. Definitely check it out

I ordered this for delivery and the process online was very complicated. There were lots of…read moreunnecessary steps, so I'd recommend just calling to order. The pizza was very hot when it arrived and was loaded with toppings. The garlic rolls were delicious and coated in a garlicky oil, but not too oily. I can't speak to the ambiance as I did not go to the location itself, but the delivery process was easy. This is very good pizza but it is pricey!

Just like I ordered it!!! Yummy!! Arrived hot and…read moretimely...huge for delivery pizza. Try thin crust well done

updated review here…read more. So glad to see this restaurant doing so well, their menu has grown from when we last ate here. We met some friends here for dinner and they love it.from the friendly attentive staff, the atmosphere of the restaurant is very unique , and i always find something new on the walls to stare at or at least ask about or take a photo of. We opted to try the pizza we got a prosciutto pizzs and the athena pizza Both were very rich in taste and ingredients. We all ended up bringing some leftovers home. Definietely worth the visit!! And its in my neighborhood, making it that much more convenient.

Reserved seating for 6 for a Saturday lunch and had great table service from Seth. The owners…read morevisited us as well to ask how our food was and everything was top-notch. We ordered several pizzas (1 garlic 16", 1 two-topping 12" with prosciutto + roasted garlic, 1 Hawaiian 12", 1 pita pizza with ham) plus ravioli fritti appetizer and steak pesto. Pizzas were excellent , steak was soft / medium well as I requested, and ravioli was deliciously crunchy - a crowd pleaser. The others had never tried Scuola before and now they'll all be back for the great food , friendly service, as well as chill ambiance of the place. Highly recommend visiting during lunch time since it's not too crowded and still quiet enough to hear one another at a table. The owner stopped by our table before we left and graciously offered to take a photo for us so thank you for that. Always a pleasure to meet the management. Pricing was fair considering the large portions and quality of the food. We had separate checks so our share of the food (including a to go order of Chicken Souvlaki and Kokkinisto!) was about $125 with generous tip. Free parking lot outside the restaurant is shared but there were still many spots to choose from. We'll certainly be back again ^_^ !!

very quality pizza. very quality service. and quick too! i love that i can come here to watch…read moresports, get a gluten free pizza, and leave without feeling bloated or tummy issues. they really have something for everyone :)

This pizza and sandwich restaurant located in the Hampton Inn in Gainesville also offers other…read morecomfort dishes. There is a large bar at the center of the dining room. We had a large pizza $17 with olives and mushrooms and a large Caesar salad $11 with a side of anchovies $2.50. Everything was good. Our server was very friendly and efficient.

Peppinos never disappoints!! Thata why they are one of my Top 5! Quick ordering and always resdy…read morewhen ya get there. Was hoping with cars when i got there , people were in and out. Staff is always friendly, and courteous. Garlic Rolls , the smell drove me crazy on the way home, dug right in when i got home. Wifes calzone was full of veggies!!! And the pizza was amazingbas always!! Definitely worth a stop if your looking for somewhere to pick up dinner to bring home to the Family. I would love to see Peppinos open a sit down restaurant as this is take out only.

My husband's favorite pizza place in Gainesville. Nice crust, good flavor, fast & friendly service…read more No inside seating, but they have a couple of picnic tables outside.

This is a good place for a casual bite before a movie in celebration pointe. Our server was kind…read moreand attentive. We split a bottle of Italian red wine and the meatball appetizer. I ordered a salad. The salad was loaded and very tasty. My friends enjoyed their pizza although some ends were a tad burned We would return.

Came in on a Wednesday night after being told a nearby place would be a 2 hour wait. We were seated…read moreright away here at a nice outdoor table with comfy outdoor patio set chairs. We got the 6 meatball appetizer to start which was delicious - huge meatballs topped with fresh tomato sauce and cheese! We also got 4 pizzas, one for each of us. The pizzas are about individual size but we all got a different flavor to share and had plenty of left overs. We really enjoyed the atmosphere/ ambiance and the service was great!

This was some of the best pizza I've had maybe ever. I am not a burger pizza lover, and when I do…read moreeat pizza, I am VERY picky and prefer NY style. This crust was PERFECT. The perfect medium thickness (not NY thin, but not too thick), with delicious toppings. We got the truffle sausage, and it was funky and yummy. I would go back in a heartbeat.

The food was Italian quality and the service was excellent. The wine was great also!…read more The restaurant was busy but the staff remained friendly and professional.

As always thus is one of our Top Spots for Italian!! Always amazing service, friendly staff. And…read morethey remember you!! We recently started bring church family there , and it has quickly become a favorite.Food you can't go wrong with anything ypu eat, qe switch it up from time to time between dinners and pizza. The atmosphere there always has that old school italian spot vibe. Definitely a MUST DO when in Gainesville!!