I've been to many pizzerias all over the world, but when I compare location, ambiance, pizza quality, and superb service, none other compares to Grace's Place Pizzeria! After being ranked 4th among Yelp's Top 50 Most Prolific Elites of 2025, a distinction recognizing my consistent community engagement and high-quality contributions, I decided that this year, as an All-Star Yelp Elite, I not only wanted to be the first to discover new restaurants, businesses, and establishments, and bring them to the attention of the public, but also to go back and write follow-up reviews on those places that impressed me the most during 2025, and Grace's Place Pizzeria, located in the Grandin Village neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, is the perfect example of one of them. Located in the heart of Grandin Village, one of Roanoke's most desirable and walkable neighborhoods, and right next to the historic Grandin Theatre, this family-owned and operated pizza shop, by local residents Ruben Liendo and his wife and general manager Alaina for over 22 years now, is that kind of a place that if you visit once you would want to come back forever. Today, I happened to be walking on the sidewalk of Grandin Rd (which is the Main Street of Grandin Village) to check out a new business that's about to open in a few days, and as I walked by Grace's Place Pizzeria, Matthew, one of the servers who was just arriving recognized me and immediately said hello. He asked how I was doing and showed me the newest creation he had painted on one of the windows of the restaurant. It was colorful pizza wings, for people to pose in front of them and have a picture taken and share it in social media. What a creative idea I thought and told him, and walked on to my errand. After I finished my errand I decided to return to Grace's Place and have an early dinner there, now that it wasn't crowded as usually it gets when I visit the place in prime time and on the weekends. Matthew greeted and welcomed me as I entered the door and graciously took and hanged my coat on the wall coat rack. He invited me to take a seat at the table of my choice and I went and sat at one of their comfortable booths. To drink I ordered a Pink Lemonade. To dine I ordered a Side Salad with their Special dressing to begin with. As my main entrée I ordered a 10" Pizza Suprema. As I waited I enjoyed my refreshing Iced Pink Lemonade. Then my Side Salad arrived with the amazing in-house made salad dressing. It was delicious. The timing was perfect. Soon after I had finished my salad and the empty salad bowl removed, my Pizza Suprema arrived. One look and I could tell it was the authentic handcrafted pizza this casual Italian restaurant is so well known for. It looked spectacular and tasted even better. Starting with its unique tasting dough and fresh toppings, cooked to perfection. They take their time making their pizzas, but they come out perfect everytime. I invite you to view my photographs accompanying this review to get a better sense of the place and the high-quality food. For dessert I had their Tiramisu. It was so rich in texture and in flavor, placed on top of a plate with a drizzle of chocolate syrup. What a magic touch ending for an extraordinary dining experience. My server Matthew handed me my coat and walked me out to the door where I asked him to take a picture of me in front of the now famous Pizza Wings, and he did with pleasure. What can I say, if you haven't done so yet, go try this place out, and you'll never forget that I told you. read more

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Ordered a couple large pizzas for carry out. Everything is just better; the crust, the sauce, the toppings! If you haven't tried Grace's - you should read more

We found this place randomly and I am so happy we stopped in for some pizza! Best pizza we have had in the area!

Grace's veggie pizza was so delicious! We picked up our order. Will definitely return and try dining in next time :)

The manager (Ruben) helped me create an order for a large group I was providing food for the night before my son's wedding at a hotel. He was patient, helpful, and kind. The pizza and food we ordered was amazing. Thank you Ruben! read more

originally from New Jersey, so I am picky! Best pizza in Roanoke! Awesome crust! Margarita pizza is awesome! read more

Great pizza and service. Nice setting. But would be great if they had some non-bread appetizers in addition to salad.

I love the pizza it's delicious but they did get rid of my manicotti that I love so much shame on you

Amazing pizza!!! Bright fresh ingredients, I will return. Not a fan of the parking though, it's a bit sparse for a quick pizza pick up.

Over priced slow service food had some flavor but not my thing the staff was nice place was clean

Ate there 4 first time yesterday. Started with iced tea that tasted like water-asked for lemon and got a packet like u get at fast food places. Pizza was fair but I can get a frozen Sicilian for half that price with more taste. Husband got lasagna or at least that is what they called it...it was nasty! We r senior citizens on a budget so we try to choose carefully where to eat out once a month. It will NOT be there ever again. read more

Fun location in Roanoke, our server was friendly. I'm giving them a solid "3" which is "good." I will admit we ended up here by default, having detoured off the highway on our trip across VA with a specific neighboring restaurant in mind only to find they had no room to seat us (didn't look that full, but we assume reservations were pending). Our backup restaurant then confirmed via phone they couldn't seat us either (note--make reservations if you plan to dine out in Roanoke on a Saturday evening). So we went in unenthused and I tried to recognize that when assessing our meal. I ordered the ziti which allows you to pick a meat and three veggies, all from the pizza topping menu. I went for Italian sausage, roasted peppers, mushrooms, and olives. My wife ordered the fettuccine alfredo. Both came with slices of garlic bread. I ordered a Modelo draft and a short mug of beer arrived that was a bit flat and watery. I drank it anyway (of course), and ordered an IPA from the draft list to go with the meal. It was much better and not flat. Note--pitchers of beer here are cheap as I could have had an entire pitcher for roughly the same price of the two (fairly priced) $4-$5 mugs but I didn't need that much beer. The pastas were--fine. The italian sauage looked more like pale pepperonis but the veggies were fresh. The alfredo sauce on the other dish was creamy. Prices were fair. It was nothing I couldn't have fixed in my own kitchen if I were home in a few minutes, but it wasn't bad. The pizzas surrounding us looked solid and might boost my rating to a 4 if I had been in the mood for pizza. Place is clean and prices are fair. We ordered a slice of tiramisu and it was also, fine/okay. It did have one oddly hard bite in it. So, an average pizza/pasta diner with friendly service and fair prices IMO. read more

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A colleague recommended we eat here while I was in town for work. We are pretty particular about pizza, and this did not disappoint! My kids finish their whole mini pies, which rarely ever happens. The buffalo pizza had thin, small pieces of chicken that were nicely seasoned, and the sauce had great taste. I would eat it again! read more

I've been going to this place since I was a kid, and it's great. The pizza is delicious, and they have some of the best subs I've ever had. I had the cheesecake last time I went, and a member of my party had tiramisu, both of which were delicious. The soda options are very good as well. The waiters are always super nice and they give free pizza dough to kids, as well as having a bowl of free peppermints on their counter. It never takes long to get seated. They have comfortable, albeit a bit small, booths. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Great food at a good price. Even when they're obviously busy they maintain great service at a respectable price.

Grace's Place participates in a three-way tie for my favorite pizza in Roanoke. Although I rarely dine in, the staff was helpful and attentive when I did. But the real draw is the food. Even as takeout, their pizzas are phenomenal--but if you're not in the mood for that, their lasagna is also great. And don't forget the garlic knots! Grace's should be a destination for any pizza lover in Roanoke. read more

Not a great experience. Ordered and sat, leaving a tip. Then sent out the door with a box. Poor attention by the guy at the counter. He could help out a customer if he felt the urge. Pizza was ok. read more

Love this place. Small private restaurant with great food and service. Try it. You will love it

Great crust. . Warm atmosphere. Very family friendly. Most items filling. Specialty pizzas and parmigiana really good. Busy area, rarely parking spots available on street. Park in lot across street, hidden behind stores. read more

Lovely, wonderful place! Servers are very knowledgeable and super nice to kids! I found their meatballs to be tasty and large, and marinara pasta sauce really delicious. Had a hard time stopping to do 'some' portion control, but enjoyed the remainder for another dinner. Go here-you'll be happy. read more

Grace's Place Pizzeria - Kids get a bit of pizza dough to shape/play with - Pizza Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

This was my 1st time here & I was welcomed as if I was a friend, very clean place & plenty of seating. There are many items on the menu to choose from including pizzas, subs, calzones, salads, pastas & even a kids menu. Food came to me piping hot & the bread was really good! read more

Went here for the first time around national pizza day. Ordered a personal 10inch pizza with some cheese bread and all of it was excellent. My server was on top of everything and quick to refill my drink. She even packed up my leftovers for me. The only thing keeping this from 5 stars was the ambiance. The interior was simple, nothing bad, just lacked the visuals that would capture your attention if they were an emphasis. I was glad that the food taste and quality was their main emphasis cause this is some great pizza & bread. Definitely will be back when in the Grandin area. read more

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Pizza is very good. Cashier was rude. Bring your own plates if you want to eat outside, they don't have them available because indoor seating is closed. read more

Grace's Place Pizzeria - Vegetarian pizza - Pizza Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

Good food and good service. Nice place and family friendly. They gave the 6 year old a piece of pizza dough and she had a lot of fun playing with it. read more

Absolutely delicious! The cheese is so melt in your mouth and the crust is perfectly thin. The pizza was a decent size for a small portion and everything tasted fresh. The calzone was impressive with the filling to crust ratio being perfect. The fillings were substantial and the crust did not tear or become soggy as we were eating. Definitely will be back for more! read more

Grace's Place Pizzeria - Chicken spinach Calzones - Pizza Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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This may have been the best calzone I've ever had! I had the BBQ chicken one and instead of it being mostly cheese, it was stuffed full of bbq chicken. It wasn't huge, but I couldn't eat all of it in one sitting. It came with pizza sauce which was perfect. read more

Grace's Pizza is unassuming, extremely affordable, and incredibly delicious. It reminds me of Mystic Pizza (you've seen it - Julia Roberts before she hit it big). The décor is simple, the menus are vintage-looking, and there is a small salad bar off to the side, and the pizza sends your tastes buds on an adventure thanks to its quality ingredients and preparation. On our most recent visit, we ordered the Queen Margarita pizza (fresh basil, tomatoes, red sauce, mozzarella, garlic) and added salami on top (for an additional $1.25 or something). They did not skimp on the salami - it was all over and in large pieces. If you're not a crust eater (I am, and feel that it is a sin to not eat the crust), Grace's Pizza will turn you into one. Their dough is flavorful and fluffy, bordering your pie like a breadstick in disguise. We also ordered the cheese sticks, which are packed with flavor thanks to the dough, cheese, and layer of buttery, garlicky goodness on top. The service is always outstanding, from the host at the front to the wait staff at the tables. Very friendly, attentive, and quick! The tables and restaurant are always kept clean and well-maintained. 5 stars for Grace's Pizza - without a doubt! read more

Great pizza, fin atmosphere, exceptional service. The spinach dip was an awesome apetizer.

i don't like pizza very much, but at grace's, i could eat at least 3. The food there was yummylicious and i will be coming back A$AP. I will say the host was such a handsome young man, I would have given him the number to my lovely niece, but she passed in an alligator accident months before. but anyways, he was a real nice man. gave us a booth and it was COMMMMFFYYYY. my booty felt like heaven. the ambiance was nice too. felt very genuine. i've never been to italy, but im sure that's exactly what it feels like. my server was lovely. real pretty girl, said her name was ciara. impeccable service. i'm from the south and i've seen hospitality. but her hospitality was one hunnid or whatever these kids are saying now. i got a diet coke. i love diet coke. first i tried their garlic bread. i felt like i had eaten the universe. i know it's not KFC, but it was still finger licking good. i ate the whole thing in its a few bites. i'm sure i sounded like one of them minecraft characters. nom nom nom. so cheesy! then i ordered a chicken bacon ranch pizza. now, i am allergic to pork. but i decided that at a place this good, i would face my allergies head on! and let me tell you, it was worth it! so good i think it cured my allergy! the cheese was cheesilicious. the bacon, cooked perfectly. the ranch? wing stop couldn't top this ranch! yum yum goody goody good. i was still hungry so i got a veggie pizza for my health. i don't like veggies, but this pizza? mmmm. delicious. i was eating bell peppers like a starved lion (or alligator. rip suzanna) if i wasn't in a hurry to get to the evening church service, i could have eaten another. overall, great restaurant. great service. great environment. great italy. in the wise words of pan from the office, "i feel god in this graces tonight." joanna out. read more

If you love pizza as much as I do then this spot will make you so HAPPY! We licked the dish clean from the Spin dip, which may be the best I've ever had. I had the veggie pizza and the table also had the All Meat. The ratio of toppings to sauce was spot on. The crust was just right... Crisp on the bottom but a tender dough. The service was supreme! No complaints at all! read more

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Went there for dinner last night. Sign said dine in or take out. We went inside to place order, few tables open, so the young man sat us at our booth after taking our order. We got our drinks and waited. 10 min. Pass. Then 30 min pass. People came and went. The gentleman behind us got his food and we still waited. After almost an hour, give 15 min. I went with my receipt to get a refund and then pay for our drinks that we consumed. As I approached the counter, his eyes got wide as he tell he forgot us. In a place with only 4 people. Our food was sitting on a rack. He bagged it up said sorry and we left. Food was not hot and we will not return there any time soon. Unless you have plenty of time on your hands to wait and be ignored. This is your place to eat. read more

The best pizza I have had in Roanoke and I am from New York! There use to be another restaurant in the area that was great, but management changed and so did the food. I am so happy that I found this pizzeria. This is the only place where I will buy pizza in Roanoke. read more

I had the pizza and it was very good. Prices are decent food is good I would highly recommend. Service was excellent. We will be back.

One of the best pizza places in town very welcoming staff. Our server Sierra was exceptional attended to our every need making sure we were okay and drinks we never half full best service and food that I have had in a long time will most definitely be back read more

Grace's Place Pizzeria - All meat pizza - Pizza Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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Ordered take-out here for the first time and it was an overall great experience. Pizzas were ready at the time of pick-up, about 20 minutes, despite the size of the order. We ordered cheese pizza, Hawaiian, and Suprema, as well as a sausage calzone, and four cheese calzone. Everything was fresh and hot, appetizing presentation, and everyone loved their meal. Staff were quick and efficient, I was in and out in 2 minutes. Prices were reasonable and portions were generous. This is the closest pizza place to my house and I'm so glad it held up well since I expect to order from them again in the future. read more

Its embarrassing that this restaurant has to pick the village in which to discredit itself. There is no species in the world that would recognize Grace's meatball sandwich as food. How is it that Grace's couldn't do a better job on the sauce than to simply heat up a can of tomato sauce and call it a day? The meatball (singular) looked like rolled up cat food. It was surgically cut into 4 one-millimeter slices and then placed end-to-end on a piece of bread. Mercifully, the "meatball" had no real flavor. The bread while aromatic, refused to hold up under the threat of consumption; and finally broke down. Generally, I have gotten used to posting a payment plan just to enter a restaurant these days, but in exchange for the wealth transfer, I guess it would be nice to see something edible thrown on the plate. Oh wait, I guess the 4 french-fries compensated for that. read more

I tried their famous margharita pizza and their garlic knots, and they did not disappoint! The service was excellent, and it was great to see my stuff being made fresh. Both the pizza and the knots were good the day of, and the next day. I totally forgot to see if they offer thin crust, but their regular crust was excellent, and their toppings fresh and flavorful. read more

Easily my favorite pizza in Roanoke. Their specialty pies are all really solid, as is their sandwich menu.

We were brought here by friends, we live out of town, and really enjoyed it. Great little funky location. Spacious inside. Our server was amazing!! The food was quick, hot and tasty. I absolutely loved the meatball appetizers and the Chocolate cake for dessert was moist and fantastic. We ordered 2 pizzas. The chicken cordon Bleu Pizza was yummy. They let us split our Pizza in half. So half was the queen margarita Pizza, the other half was the roasted eggplant. I personally was not a fan of either and literally got through half a slice. This was just personal preference. If we get back to this place again, we will try something new. It's a wonderful little place, please go, give it a try. read more

Grace's Place Pizzeria - Meatball appetizers were awesome!! - Pizza Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia

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It's a tradition for our family to go to Grace when we're visiting Roanoke!! Service was friendly, though I'm learning it's a little slower here than in San Antonio, where I'm visiting from. Dining room is small, and I'm sure if they expanded the location would do well. Bruschetta was delicious, not what you'd typically imagine, with tomatoes on cheesy bread. Pizza was good, greasy, but good! Pepperoni large special is $17.99 with additional toppings for somewhere around $2. Overall very satisfying for our traditional family dinner! Rating system: 5 stars = I'll drive across town specifically for this, and rave to all my friends about it! 4 stars = Would recommend visiting. 3 stars = Average, acceptable, positive. 2 stars = You might be able to drag me here. 1 star = I will not be returning. read more

Grace's Place Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Roanoke, Virginia