"All good things must come to and end" This quote is what bounced around in my head as we finished our meal. As I've stated in a previous review, I am no photographer, but this photo had to be taken so I had any evidence that I finally had an opportunity to try what others kept telling me about. Geraldi's has been around for as long as I can remember. I've been in Yamhill county for the last 10+ years and had been to their first location on 3rd street here in Mac. I faintly remember eating there before and recall the food being good, I mean pizza is never the wrong answer right? Well now, across from Linfield University, they didn't just relocate... they reintroduced themselves as some of(if not the) best food in town! When we first opened the door to the restaurant, we were met with nothing short of amazing smells, smiling faces and an all around welcoming environment. We looked over the menu but I knew regardless of what I or my wife chose, we wouldn't be disappointed, and I couldn't have been more right. Our minds were made up, so I went to order, and If I recall correctly, I was talking to the owner/manager..? I can't say exactly and for that I apologize. But nonetheless, the gentleman nothing short of friendly and respectful which I truly appreciated considering there were phone calls left and right, which I assume were more customers placing orders. And yet while this is happening, I can see the entire staff was in synch, not missing a step with preparing ingredients, making orders and helping those who had a question or needed to place their own order in store. Our order. I got a Spicy Geraldi, a cold sandwich but I was asked if I'd like it toasted which I agreed to trying (a must, I promise). Next, a slice of pepperoni pizza, a slice of cheesecake, my wife's Chicken fettuccine Alfredo and a soda, which he was nice enough to comp an extra cup, no charge. By no means was that required but a small, friendly gesture which is much appreciated. Now, while the photo I took doesn't display the cheesecake, I can say with no hesitation that everything I ordered and tried at this restaurant is the reason I've become a new regular. I have family out of state who often visit, as well as friends who come by every now and then. Why is this important to say? Because this is the restaurant I'll recommend to any and everyone. When I hear the question: "where's a good place to eat?" My answer will now be: Geraldi's. This short story of a review doesn't come lightly. While I'm no big bad food critic, but just a local, I felt this restaurant, this food and those who run this restaurant deserve such praise for being above and beyond what they have to offer for the town and its surrounding area. A 10/10 in my book. read more

Geraldi’s - Spicy Geraldi, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheesecake(out of shot) - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

First you are greeted with a smile right away! They are so helpful. Now the food..AMAZING! The best Italian sandwiches we have ever had! My husband got the NY Meatball Hero and I had the Turkey Pesto with added extra pesto and pastrami. We are definitely coming back! read more

Geraldi’s - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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Around Christmas 2024, we stayed in the area while visiting family but didn't know about Geraldi's at the time. In January 2025, we visited the small town of Floyd, VA and ate at an amazing little Italian restaurant called Geraldi's. (It was such a great experience that you should read the separate review we wrote for that location.) While there, we met Albert, the owner, who shared with us that his grandson Joe owns Geraldi's in McMinnville, OR. We told Albert that we had just been in McMinnville and promised that we would visit his grandson's restaurant on a future trip to visit family in the area. This visit, we made sure to plan a stop at Geraldi's--and we did just that today, two days before Christmas 2025. We arrived a little before 4:00 PM and walked inside. The exterior is well maintained and there was ample parking available. Inside, the ordering process is straightforward: you order at the counter, take a seat with the order number stand, and your food is brought out when it's ready. There's a menu board behind the counter, and hard-copy menus are conveniently located on both sides of the entrance. The kitchen is completely open behind the counter, so you can watch everything as the food is prepared, which we always enjoy. My wife ordered the chef salad with added grilled chicken, along with a side of two meatballs. We remembered just how good the meatballs were at the Floyd, VA location and hoped they would live up to that memory. I ordered a small (14-inch) calzone with pepperoni and sausage, which comes with a side of marinara. When our meals arrived at the table, the portions were huge. The chef salad was loaded with fresh ingredients and the grilled chicken was perfectly cooked. The meatballs absolutely lived up to expectations, tender, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The calzone was massive, even for the "small" size, with a generous amount of filling and a nicely baked crust. The marinara was rich and well-balanced, pairing perfectly with each bite. Overall, this visit felt like a continuation of the same family tradition and quality we experienced in Floyd, VA. It's clear that pride and consistency carry through the generations. If you're in McMinnville and craving Italian comfort food made well, Geraldi's is absolutely worth the stop. read more

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Geraldi's is a must try if you are in McMinnville. We've been stopping here regularly for the last two years and have yet to be disappointed. My son loves the Chicken Parmaroni Sandwich - A classic chicken parmesan with a pepperoni twist. We tried a pizza for the first time this week and it was delicious with a generous portion of toppings. The Pasta Salad is a must try - huge portion that can feed a small family and priced affordable. The shop is busy and clean, though it is small so gets crowded quickly. They are quick and the food has always been fresh. read more

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Easy access off of Hwy 99 and plenty of parking. Walk up to the counter and order. Ordered two to go sandwiches and they were fresh and packed full of ingredients. Definitely a perfect stop for lunch while you're in town. There is plenty of seating and lots of windows inside if you are so inclined to dine in. read more

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Best food and best service in town! Great pizza and pasta, and the Spicy Giraldi sandwich is the bomb! Highly recommended!

Damn, talk about some absolutely incredibly great tasting food.... EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious! I asked John, the co-owner, what hot hero he recommended and he said the Geraldi Torpedo. Done. My wife ordered the garden salad, and my two kids ordered fettuccine and ravioli. Complimentary garlic bread was served. I was only able to finish half of my 9" hero. I looked forward to eating the rest at some point during our road trip back to Tucson, AZ. But, each family member had leftovers that they weren't planning on taking with us, so I gave each a taste. Nope, these are NOT staying behind. We also devoured the most incredible garlic bread I have ever had. So. Much. Flavor. I finished my son's ravioli on the spot and took my sandwich, salad, and fettuccine to go. The fettuccine made a great breakfast the next day. The salad a road snack, and the hero was my lunch. Everything eaten cold as I had no way of heating it up. It was still delicious!! John and his team were great hosts, and the restaurant had a family friendly vibe. We will definitely return if we come across any of their restaurants during our travels. (This restaurant would be a GOLD MINE in Tucson, AZ. hint, hint) read more

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Amazing presentation! The antipasto salad was just as delicious as it looks. The order was out in no time at all. Very friendly people work here I look forward to coming back to try other items on their menu. read more

Geraldi’s - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Amazing food, and amazing sandwiches! Our office buys the pizzas for our staff meetings and plant functions and they are delicious. Took a client in to have sandwiches and the person that took our order recommended that we get our cold sandwich is hot and it was a great suggestion. The sandwich was amazing and the portions were huge. I ate it for two days and I got the single. They're doing really good Italian at Geraldi's! read more

Honestly I wasn't expecting much from my pesto veggie sandwich but I was floored by the flavors packed within this colossal sandwich. The pesto tasted fresh and wasn't too oily at all. There was an ample amount of feta tucked beneath a bed of lettuce to bring some creaminess and saltiness to the sandwich. There is so much fresh lettuce and tomato to bring a refreshing juiciness to the sandwich, and the generously portioned artichoke hearts made this a standout sandwich. Of course, the quality of the bread makes or breaks a sandwich and I'm happy to report that the bread was fluffy and fresh. Absolutely didn't taste like it had been sitting around for days waiting to be used, but like it had been baked that morning. I was very pleased with the price. I could've easily eaten that sandwich over the course of two or theee lunches but it was so good I had it in one go. In fact, a quick perusal of the menu shows that almost everything is reasonably priced and clearly what do you get is high quality and worth it! I'm excited to dine in and try everything else on their menu. It's nice to know there's a solid lunch spot in town that can fit you up with everything from pizza to sandwiches depending on your mood. read more

Geraldi’s - Pesto Veggie Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Amazing and fantastic restaurant. Just like the one in Beaverton, Geraldi's makes an absolute delicious spicy sandwich. My go to is the Hot Spicy. Just a half though because a whole is massive. I could eat this every day. The service was quick. You order at the counter and bring it out to you. Even with our group of 11 we got served very quickly. The restaurant is very modern and clean. Roomier than the Beaverton one which is very welcome. I highly recommend this place! read more

Geraldi’s - Hot spicy - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

This place is amazing. Ravioli 100/10. Perfect sandwich. Very nice staff & very clean space! read more

Geraldi’s - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

Geraldi's has always been our family's go to place for pizza and the most delicious meatball sandwiches I've ever had. It's a standup and order place with lots of indoor seating. The owner and the staff are amazing and with great hospitality. I can see why everyone in Mcminnville raves about it. read more

My husband is very particular about his Italian subs...think perfect bread, ultra-fresh ingredients, and quality meats or it doesn't make the cut. The Spicy Geraldi nailed all three. I went with the mild version and took the recommendation to have it toasted, absolutely worth every calorie!! The portions are massive, the quality is spot-on, and the price feels more than fair. Joe- the owner was super nice, we left feeling like family. Now if he'd only bring one of these to Scottsdale! read more

We just left there about 10 minutes ago . Two out of the three of us were very disappointed . They were out of meet lasagna so the cashier suggested cheese lasagna with meatballs . It was not lasagna! It was lasagna noodles layered in a bowl with mozzarella and ricotta microwaved and swimming in sauce . The cheese was not melted and it was cold inside . It was just awful . The other person had the chicken parmeroni sandwich. They should tell people the only choice is hot pepperoni . It was so spicy she couldn't eat it . We were there about a month ago and my partner couldn't eat the pepperoni pizza either . I like spicy but the pizza was so overcooked you couldn't even cut through the crust . Needless to say we are not very happy with the place especially for the price read more

IMO, the best subs in the state! Joe and staff are always so welcoming. The spicy Geraldi (toasted) is my favorite. Expect nothing but huge on anything you order. If you get a chance, order a side or Garlic Bread. The best!!!! read more

Always a solid choice for a great lunch. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Short version: Don't let the prices scare you off, the food is plentiful and delicious. I ordered the Spicy Geraldi with no cheese or mustard. The cashier had no problem adjusting the order to my allergies and the sandwich came out correct the first time, which is always a good sign. The sandwich wasn't all that spicy, but that might be due to the lack of mustard. It could have done with done picked bananas peppers for some bite. Either way, it was delicious. The 9" was sufficiently substantial enough for me to need to take half of it home. My husband ordered the Fettuccini Alfredo which came with a side of garlic bread. The plate of Fettuccini was enough for two meals. They weren't stingy with the chicken and there was plenty of sauce for the garlic bread to soak up. He did say that the sauce was a little too thin, but he still happily ate it up. He said it was very Italian Seasoning forward and would have liked the red pepper to be mixed in rather than sprinkled on top to infuse the sauce. I saw another customer with individual slices of pizza and they were HUGE. If you're looking for a slice of pizza as big as your face, this is definitely the place to get it. The atmosphere of Geraldi's is very farmhouse contemporary. Stark white walls with black and warm wood accents. The open kitchen allows customers to watch as their food is being made. They were doing brisk business on a Friday at lunchtime and it was clear that many of the customers are regulars. I think we're going to become regulars ourselves. read more

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Without a doubt probably the very best pasta served in town. Their ravioli is absolutely scrumptious.

The food = awesome ! Great Pizza and the sandwiches are the best anywhere... anywhere ! But they aren't open on Sundays (my day off) so I can't go as often as I would like ... Highly recommended ! read more

They were so friendly and the hospitality was chefs kiss. My first time but definitely won't be my last. The pastrami was so delicious and the pickles were yummy. I loved the NYC vibe. Went in a newcomer and left a loyal customer. read more

Geraldi’s - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

My daughters and I came in tonight for our first time! We loved it! My girls are 6 & 8 raved at how good their sandwiches were ! The service was friendly & fast! The owner even came over and asked how we were enjoying our food. My girls loved telling him how amazing their food was! He brought us a slice of cheesecake for free at the end of our meal. It was such a sweet gesture I know my daughters won't forget! Thank you for having us and wonderful service. We will be back soon!! read more

Geraldi’s - Spicy Geraldi, NY meatball, ham sandwich - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

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Good sandwiches with lots of flavor. Friendly staff. Nice clean atmosphere. What more can I say

First time visiting their new location. Absolutely love the bright natural sunlight and cafe style seating. We were prepared for a line but it wasn't terrible we only had to wait maybe 5 to order. We ordered a full sized Geraldi's sub and a single meatball to try. The place was hopping, people eating and laughing. The cooks were slinging pizza crust. The atmosphere was excited and the delicious smells coming out of that kitchen were incredible. The owner was out walking around clearing tables and greeting guests. He stopped by our table to ask what we ordered making sure we haven't waited too long. We assured him we just ordered and are super excited to have them back open. He thanked us and went back in to the kitchen and made our sub. This place is a true McMinnville gem. The sub was meaty and huge. The bread was so soft but had the crunchy top as it should. All the veggies were super fresh and the dressing, a Dijon style vinaigrette made this sub mouth watering. The meatball was incredible, we should have ordered more. The ball itself was firm but tender. My fork glided through like butter. The flavor was juicy and herby. The sauce it's steeped in was the perfect compliment. It truly left me wanting more. If visiting McMinnville this neighborhood restaurant is a must try. Please know if you are ordering pizza or calzones it is a bit of a wait because they make everything fresh. It's worth the wait! read more

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This is one of our families favorite local Italian spots. Great pasta, sandwiches, and pizza. The service is some of the best!

Quick and delicious! Ordered a veg sando and garlic bread and it was a carb lovers delight.

They don't wear gloves while making your food! Dirty tables had to ask to be cleaned . read more

Went to Grand Re Opening Friday. Wait for perfect was 45 min but Chicago Hero Beef was Glorious!!! Joe, Congratulations to you and your family and team for Re Opening! Welcome Back read more

Geraldi’s - Pizza Near Me - McMinnville, Oregon

I've been eating this amazing food for 20yrs. I've eaten and both main locations mac and canyon rd Beaverton. Same great food same amazing service. If you're wondering if you should try eating here. It slaps do your left a favor and try it . You'll be hooked like I am, like I said it been 20yrs. read more

I always buy chicken parm here and it's always very good. Service is nice, place is clean.

Never ate there! Would like to try, heard food was good, no ofea pn the service...???????????????? ???????????????????! ?????????!????!?!!!!!!!!!! read more

Open? Not open? Seating is awkward, to little. If you love true Mediterranean cuisine, this is your place! If you can figure there business hours?? read more

The food is amazing, Pizza, spaghetti, ravioli all of it ,definitely a must go spot in town ,service is amazing also

Excellent service, quality and variety. Best pizza etc in all of McMinnville!!! Owner through employees are above 5 stars so wish could put more. read more

Food is delicious! Portion sizes are great! Highly recommend a meatball with your meal. The owner and the workers are the best too, they always provide great recommendations and go around the room to make sure everything is good with your meal. Any issues and they will do everything they can to help. One of the best restaurants in McMinnville read more

The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We hit them at a not great time as they let us know when we walked in that they were running out of most things. Thankfully, the reason we stopped in was not in jeopardy. We were looking to get sandwiches about 40 minutes before their closing. They still had sandwich makings! The Spicy Italian hero was amazing and the suggestion to have it toasted- wonderful. We loved the sandwich. Would love to find a reason to go back and try the pizzas and the pastas because if they are anything like the sandwich, they will be great. We overheard the staff talking to guests at another table about their Alfredo, and now I'm dying for some chicken Alfredo. read more

Why ever eat anywhere else? Ahhhhmazzzing!! Owner, Joe G was the perfect host. Everything looked so good and he noticed we were struggling to decide on what to order. He introduced himself and said..."Let me make you 2 of the best sandwiches you will ever have!". He did not disappoint! Top quality everything! Customer service was above and beyond!! He literally gave us an experience!! He came back to town and resurrected this 3rd generation, family restaurant and pumps love into each dish!! We have already pre-planned our future orders!! We came to McMinnville on a whim, but will surely be back very soon and Giraldi's will be the reason! read more

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From a locals perspective the new location has had a rocky start. We don't feel the menu is truly firing on all cylinders. Yes the pizza is good. The salads adequate. The sandwiches tasty but not too special. Mac's cuisine library has expanded and G's has peer and better competition now. We believe this location really needs to step it up to get back its mojo. read more

I ordered the mama Geraldi's garden salad to go after working in the yard all day. I was starving. I got the large was 14.95 I believe and it was delicious. I got it with the blue cheese dressing. It came with little tiny, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, red onions ,artichoke hearts and a dusting of feta which was plenty.. it was Perfect except I could've used a couple more pieces of the artichokes. It was just some of the leaves I think .other than that, it was really good.!! that's gonna be my go to place from now on for salads! read more

This is the second week in a row that I came here to Geraldi's and they couldn't even make sandwiches because they ran out of bread. Sounds like they need new management!! read more