Great pasta and calzone. The calzone was authentic: ricotta and mozzarella. Not just an inside out pizza! The spaghetti with marinara was good but unexpectedly spicy! read more

Our cousins took us to Il Pizzaiolo Wood-Fired Pizza again. An authentic pizza place where they make great tasting pizza. Street parking and a side lot though there is a larger parking area in the back. The staff is super friendly and nice. There is only inside dining. It's a moderate sized place and can accommodate a couple of large groups of 6+. They do offer draft beer & hard cider on tap, and bottled soda. One unisex restroom. We ordered a few pizzas... Pepperoni: tomato sauce | pepperoni | fresh mozzarella | oregano (5/5). Classic flavor! Simple savory with a hint of spice. Fungi: EVOO | Fresh Mozzarella | Herb Roasted Creminis | Roasted Onion | Parsley | Romano (4/5). Detroit Carnivore: Pepperoni | Sausage | Crumbled Meatball | Detroit Cheese Blend | Marinara | Romano (4.5/5). Crispy crust full of fresh meats and spices. Pear Cider (4/5) - light, crisp, and refreshing. Support your local business. read more

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Good quality, tasty pizza. Ordered a lunch time margarita (just fresh sauce, cheese and some fresh basil leaves). Bargain price = $10. Small Caesar salad was made correctly. Croutons are delicious. Do you know that the Caesar salad was invented in Tijuana Mexico, not Italy? Drank two imported from Sicily sodas. Small dining room. Plain Jane. Strictly commercial. No romance. You come here for a cheap date. Total money out the door less than $28 with tax and tip. Me likes. read more

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The interior is not super Italian pizzeria style, BUT, the food is super tasty and delicious. I've been to Milan, Venice, Rome and tried pizzas there. And now I can surely say today I had the same quality pizza here in Loomis and it was the best one so far in NorCal. The service was great and pizza was ready in minutes. There is a huge pizza oven with burning wood inside, kids loved seeing how their pizza was being made. I've seen some reviews mentioning pizza size is for a single adult and I would agree with that. Next time will try salads and desserts. read more

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That's one fine pizza pie! Called in an order and it was just finishing up when we walked into the restaurant. Pick up and pay in less than 2 minutes, and the pie was hot and fresh! Looking forward to a return visit soon. read more

A decent, casual pizza place with excellent pizza and underwhelming service. I came in with my family, on a pretty busy evening, but we were all very underwhelmed after being asked to tip before our order was delivered, gave a generous tip, then wait over 40 minutes for our pizza. We realized that the couple that came in after us was finishing up and we were still waiting for our first slice, so I brought the problem to the servers attention. They didn't seem to know what was going on, and I wasn't given an estimate on time. I suggested they comp my sister a cider given the bad delay, and the server just walked off, no response; no apology. I understand that restaurants get busy, and mistakes happen, but the unperson service really distracted from what could've been a great experience with very tasty pizza. read more

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Thanks for making my custom pizza, that was recently removed from the menu! We enjoy all your flavors from the seasonal salads to the tasteful pasta! read more

On our way from Sacramento to Grass Valley we decided to stop by Loomis for lunch. Unfortunately there was a car show going on and the entire place was packed. Our first two restaurant choices had hour+ waits, so we decided it was time for some reliable pizza! We enjoyed the gourmet style woodfired pizzas this place offers and found both our selections to be delicious. We enjoyed the creative art on the wall above our seats. Not a fancy place, but just some good solid pizza when you're hungry, would not hesitate to return in the future! read more

Went here for the first time and the place and i was surprised by their huge wood fired pizza oven that looked like it was from Italy. The wood really adds a great flavor to the pizza when they cook it. They have traditional Italian Neapolitan pizzas, Detroit pan pizzas and even calzones. For the appetizer I tried the garlic sticks and the dough was amazing but a bit too much olive oil for me. I'd skip on the garlic sticks and try some of their other appetizers next time. A lot of folks got salads and they did look really good Now for their margherita pizza, this absolutely blew me away with how good it was. I can't believe a small shop in Loomis has pizza that tastes just like Italy. My husband was born in the UK and has had Italian pizza several times and says it tastes pretty authentic. I did ask for some chili oil to dip my crust into and absolutely delicious. You can taste the freshness of everything and their crust was made perfectly thin on the bottom and perfectly crunchy at end. To end the meal my husband and I tried the Spumoni and Stracciatella gelatos and they were both delicious. I will absolutely be coming back and this is by far my new favorite pizza place in the area read more

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Okay this place has been on my list for a while now. Inside everything was clean and organized with some wall art and a classic older picture of the owners it was a nice touch . The staff was very nice and attentive they kept checking on us. The way it works you order at the counter and get a number . They offer Wood-fire pizza's as well as Detroit style. They offer wine , beer, and bottled sodas. I got a delicious salad to start off with then we got a Wood-fire pizza and Detroit style. I have to say my favorite was the Wood-fire one . It was crispy and delicious. For dessert we got a cannoli and gelato ice cream. I also got the affogato I have to say everything was delicious. I would definitely be coming back again . read more

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I highly recommend the Detroit Pan Pizza #1 with pepperoni, chili flakes, hot honey, fresh basil, and Parmesan. Soft and fluffy pizza bread with a crispier crust. The marinara sauce added on top is so fresh and yummy that I now want to order their Spaghetti Marinara with Meatballs! There's a Margherita Pizza daily lunch special from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Tuesday to Saturday for $9.95 + tax. No additions or substitutions. Very thin crust. Pizza cools fast if you leave it out and take pictures too slowly like I do, so eat efficiently. If ordering to go, keep the box lid closed as you're eating to retain heat. I asked what Dita Sauce is: butter, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. December 2024's $18 pizza special is the Polpette Pizza (house-made meatballs, roasted onion, marinara sauce, mozzarella, chili oil, parsley, and Romano cheese). Check Instagram for the Monthly Pizza Special: @il_pizzaiolo Staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurant is clean with tables spaced apart. read more

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In my opinion the crust is the best part of this pizza. Very good flavor, light and airy with holes in the crust, chewy but not heavy - yum yum. The Napoli is perfect with shaved parm and lots of arugula which is excellent combined with prosciutto. Quatro Formmaggi (four cheeses) is excellent and my favorite. The Margarita is also perfect and I enjoyed the salami mortadella sandwich. The quality and service is present and appreciated. Highly recommend Pizzaiolo! read more

I recently went to Majka Pizza in downtown Sac a couple of times since they made it into the Michelin guide, and so last night I figured I'd try Pizzaiolo again, just for the sake of comparison. After trying the NewYorker last night off of their newly expanded menu, Pizzaiolo is the better pizza. I will say this though - the new menu board hung up behind the counter is illegible. The font colors are looked to be gray on a black background, and the combination of font size + color + distance made it nearly impossible to read. I'm sure if the font color was white the contrast would make it pop. Thankfully they had printed menus up front. read more

Great pizza, friendly staff, would come here again! It got immediately busy after we ordered. First come first serve, so come early or call for reservations. read more

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It was ok. Pizza was soggy in the middle. I don't think we would come here again. Staff was pleasant.

My honest review of Pizzaiolo.... I can somewhat say that I know a little about pizza since I worked with pizza back in the 90's. My expectations were high for Wood Fired pizza and came in with that thought when ordered my food. Friday afternoon was a little busy, inside was loud, line was a little long but moving fast. Went over the menu and my wife ordered a #2 Margherita and I had #6 Rosmarino w/ chicken added. Pizzas were ready in about 22-25 minutes which is understandable for a busy day. Now onto the food:.... My pizza came in and they forgot to add chicken which was $3 extra... of course they had to remake it.. 7-9 minutes later my pizza was ready. I'll be plain and simple "IT WAS DISGUSTING"! Chicken was chewy, the white sauce was gross, bottom of pizza was paper thin max 3mm thick... literally I couldn't even eat it. Returned my pizza and asked to remake me a Margherita Pizza which was ok! My opinion is if they read this review please make the bottom a little thicker 3/16"... you can easily do that by reducing the amount of dough from the sides. Again onto my pizza.. the sauce was ok, amount of cheese is barely noticeable, sides are too thick. I was expecting much better pizza according to the reviews and I'm very disappointed. Maybe will give them another try during their happy hour 11:30-3:30,... who knows maybe the pizza quality will be better. On the positive note the service was great. Girl at the cashier was nice and working hard keeping the line moving. My final & honest take: Pizza 1 Star Service 5 stars Price 2 stars read more

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Love this place! This is my second time here and it's so good. Staff is really nice, food comes out fast, great quality ingredients and the pizza is delicious. My favorite dish is the meatballs with garlic bread to slop up the sauce. Will I come here again? Definitely read more

Il Pizzaiolo Wood-fired Pizza - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Loomis, California

been going there for years and have never been disappointed. The quality of food is great seasonal salads are amazing and I enjoy the options they have for draft beer read more

Food is excellent the pizzas are the best in all Sacramento area they have the best chocolate slice cake too, excellent choice read more

Il Pizzaiolo Wood-fired Pizza - BYO pizza - Pizza Near Me - Loomis, California

Best pizza, spaghetti and Italian food in the Greater Sacramento area. Nothing else to say...this place is the best!!! read more

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Pizza is awesome, it's really good, and it works out well for families with kids. Pizza was made promptly!

We tried the Tre Carne, garlic bread, and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. The service was also very good. Our only regret was that we didn't have room to try another couple pizzas. read more

Cool little shop in a neat part of town. Massive wood fired oven with an open kitchen as you can see everything being made. Started with breadsticks covered in garlic oil. The bread was incredibly fluffy, warm, and had a nice crisp. For pizza I got a pepperoni and added basil and pancetta. The crust was immaculate.. crispy, full of flavor in every bite. Sauce was thin, with a small amount of cheese dolloped on. Solid pie, great service and quality ingredients. read more

Il Pizzaiolo Wood-fired Pizza - Pepperoni with basil and pancetta - Pizza Near Me - Loomis, California

What a hidden gem! The place is located in the quaint downtown of Loomis. It doesn't look like much from the front, but it's a pretty good size dining room. Everything was clean and the service was friendly. My salad fresh, crisp, and accompanied by a tasty homemade Caesar dressing and croutons. The quality of the pizza is top-notch. You can tell they make and bake it with love. I'll be back for a traditional pie, though the Detroit-style is a must-have! read more

Il Pizzaiolo Wood-fired Pizza - Detroit-style pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Loomis, California

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This pizza was comparable to being in Italy. It was light, flavorful, and delicious! Our group of 8 was treated so kindly, and the staff accommodated our group quickly. One of our friends even spilled the entire salt dispenser on his pizza, the staff saw, and gave him a new one, no questions asked! I cannot recommend this place enough! This is our new pizza place! read more

Il Pizzaiolo Wood-fired Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Loomis, California

Great pizza. The flavor is definitely enhanced by the wood-fire stove. The toppings were great as well.

Ate here for the first time a few days ago, liked it so much went back today. The pizza is excellent!! The crust is really good and they don't skimp on the toppings. We think this is the best traditional Italian pizza in Placer county. You order at the counter but the food is delivered to your table and the staff checks regularly to ask if you need anything. They are very friendly. The restaurant takes you back in time with the music and the overall feel. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Loomis - an absolute must if you are just passing through even. This is the best pizza around and makes me feel like I'm in Italy. We order the margherita pizza every time we come as the sauce is the star of the show and beyond amazing. You can tell that this sauce is made from scratch and whatever they do it, you can't stop eating this pizza. The crust is crunch and thin with just the right amount of mozzerella and basil. We also have tried the pepperoni pizza, which is equally good but different in flavor, and has a good quick to the taste ... a little more heat in the sauce. Second to that, the meatballs are equally divine. They are soft and pillowy, with no dryness, and cooked beautifully in a lovely red sauce. We loved these and eat all the sauce as well. We've also tried the balsamic salad with which is so simple and so delicious. I wish we could get a bigger serving of this salad as we all like it so much. Likewise, the breadsticks are buttery and soft with a potent garlic topping of sorts and equally amazing. This place is very small so at peak hours, be sure to go early, as they run out of seating...but even if you are eating this in the parking lot you'll be glad you went. My only constructive criticism of this restaurant is they need a better water station area with cutlery for guests as their current setup is small and hard to maneuver when its busy in the restaurant. It's also hard to get someone to give you a fork if you forget at the register but that would never differ me from NOT coming here...this place is amazing! read more

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Best pizza I've had in all of placer so far! The freaking olive oil is so delicious. House made sausage was everything. Really loved all the flavors the sausage brought onto the pizza. Number 5 - Salsiccia was definitely one for the books!! Really impressed with the quality of the dough. It reminded me of NY style pizza where the crust is thin, crispy outside; soft and chewy inside. I love it. Service was great! Small and quaint space in the middle of old loomis. read more

Wood fired pizza is amazing, my Friend and I enjoyed Some awesome delicious pizza. Ingredients were fresh, crust was crispy and toasted perfectly, would love to see more options in drinks , like Coke Zero. Staff were polite and professional, owner was nice , stopped by and asked if we enjoyed the food. Place is big and can hold large parties , I also noticed that this place was clean and tables and chairs very comfortable. read more

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Great Detroit pizza and Cesar salad . Pizza was delicious and the dough so good. Great service

I come here all the time... not sure what happened but the bread sticks never look like this.... read more

Il Pizzaiolo Wood-fired Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Loomis, California

I placed an order online. It was simple pepperoni pizza. The online order had my phone number and email. Order automated that pizza will be ready in 27 minutes. I waited that time, and my sister-in-law went in to pick it up. They told her they were waiting for me to pick up to ask if I want cheese on my pizza. One, isn't that a given on pizza???? Two, they waited to ask instead of calling me or emailing if I want cheese. They then said it round be another 25 minutes. Oh, and they charge for cheese! The just ridiculous online order I've ever placed and will never be back! It wasn't even that good. read more

Our good-to pizza place. High quality food, fun atmosphere and always friendly and helpful staff.

I am so happy to have found this place for truly great pizza! I grew up around Neopolitans and Sicilians who knew how to make exceptional pizza, and this place exceeds in every respect- wood fired, high temperature, great dough and crust and fresh cheese and toppings. They divide the pizza menu by red and white, something you don't see often yet the clarity and offerings are spot on. The place is very casual and basic. You order at the counter and they deliver the order when prepared. I gave them four stars only because the service was spotty, although working hard to be attentive. As an example we had to ask twice for plates. And, the place needs a bit of a deep clean too. We ordered a No 5 Salsiccia pizza and a side salad... wondering if it was enough for two, and it was, for lunch. The prices are very, very good for the quality. The pizza had housemade sausage, fresh homemade peppers (yum!), mozzarella and red chili flakes, just enough 'zing'. The crust and entire pizza was AWESOME. The salad was fresh, well made, large and the dressing perfect. We washed it down with beers, and they handle a good variety, canned and draft, including local. The wood fired oven is an incredible fixture to behold. I will definitely return to try other pizzas, and so impressed that half way through eating the pizza I ordered and left with two calzones for later at home. read more

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Went in for a to go order cause we were in the area and wanted to try a new pizza place. The photos on yelp looked promising. The smell was also promising when we walked in. We did not realize that it would be a 45-55 minute wait for two pizzas. We got one red sauce Salsiccia with pepperoni added on and a regular white sauce Napoli. We were in a hungry rush once we got them that we just wanted to eat them on the way home... there was no pepperoni on the Salsiccia and the Napoli was only cut in half and did not get white sauce; it had no sauce other than the olive oil underneath the toppings. The flavors were there... it's just I wish the sauce and pepperonis were there too. read more

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Ordered Boston Style deep dish to die for! Cesar salad was excellent although a bit overdressed. Loved the tang of the dressing. Sausage pizza was very slippery when trying to eat but still tasty. I'd recommend allowing it to sit before eating but good luck with that because the smells in here are amazing!! Ordered a side of meatballs with marinara sauce were very yummy!! Service was ok. We had to ask for everything from our Coke, to a glass to put our Coke in to utensils to eat with, plates. Friendly but could improve with anticipation of needs. Highly recommend this place and would come here again!!! Sorry. We didn't get any pics because we were starving. lol!! read more

Best authentic italian pizza, thin crispy crust, old time regular toppings like margarita and other available choices veggies and arugula. Excellent service, even with their moto of please don't ask for ranch dressing. Cafe style restaurant with limited seating. I suggest getting there early to be able to get a table. read more

Love live their $10 lunch margarita pizza - wood fired perfection. Nice beer selection on draft. Their red sauce pasta really good too. We prob go here once a month as we drive Taylor road a lot. Best pizza in the area, especially if you like the more European wood-fired style. read more

Loved every pizza we've had here! The seasonal salads are amazing. I've gotten pizza to go as well and they were still good! Cool vibe in the place as you can see your pizza coming out. All the staff as been friendly and outgoing. read more