Italian Express

We stopped in for dinner the other night. Lots of parking is available. The restaurant itself is a…read moregood size with both indoor and outdoor seating. We got some garlic knots with marinara sauce. The garlic knots come out piping hot but so soft and delicious. The star, is of course, the pizza. We got a large pizza with half of it being a deluxe pizza and the other half a Hawaiian pizza. The pizza took hardly any time at all to come out. It was large and cut into some massive slices. Fold that slice in half like any good New York style pizza and enjoy. Such a great pizza. The pizza dough isn't baked until the bottom is crispy like a cracker but still soft and foldable. Add great and friendly service and you should make this a pizza place to come and try!

Had such a great experience at Terra Mia! The pizzas were absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked. There were so many great choices on the menu that I honestly wasn't sure what to order, so I asked the staff for their recommendations. They were incredibly helpful and suggested some of their favorites, and they did not disappoint! Everything we ordered was delicious, and you can really tell that they take pride in the quality of their food. The recommendations made the experience even better because we got to try pizzas we probably wouldn't have chosen on our own. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere made it a great place to enjoy a meal. If you're a pizza lover, I definitely recommend giving Terra Mia a try. I'll absolutely be coming back!

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1/2 Hawaiian, 1/2 Meat Lovers 18"

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Folks Pizzeria - Costa Mesa

4.3(2.1k reviews)

6.4 mi

Love the vibes. Super rustic feel to the place and food. We…read moremade a reservation so the wait wasn't bad and we were seated outdoors. Food was surprisingly good! I had hoped it wasn't just hype and it wasn't! The pizza definitely delivers. The mushroom pizza was the best thing we had. The crust is do good. I love the pizza didn't feel too greasy. The appetizers were good but nothing amazing. The mushroom pizza though, was definitely worth the drive. Probably won't get the salami pizza again--felt too salty. But will definitely try another pizza!

Pretty good overall! I think it feels pretty solid as authentic, simple pizzas. I understand the…read moreconcept of the restaurant and the "Camp" itself, but they don't offer split pizzas or half toppings. So you have to commit to the pies they serve. It's pretty expensive, right now it's around $30+ for a 14" and it's honestly enough for 2-3 people. I definitely want to come back to try the cheesecake and the meatballs, but I'm not sure this would be my first choice if I'm craving pizza. Unless I want a fancier dinner, I'd probably opt to go elsewhere. Service is fine and the restaurant itself gets busy but is nice!

Pepperoni

Margherita (feeds 2-3) Pepperoni (feeds 2-3)

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Meatballs

Centro

4.2(726 reviews)

0.8 mi

I loved this establishment. The service was too notched. So kind! We have an autistic son and they…read morewere patient and made us feel at home. Now, to the food....wow the pizza was great. I had the salami pizza...great kick to it. And the crust...so tasty! And I also gobbled the ceasar salad down.

Centro Pizza in Downtown Tustin is a fun spot, but there are a few things to know before you go…read more The wait can be pretty long, especially during busy hours, because people tend to sit and hang out with friends rather than just eat and leave. The pizza is still good, but honestly, I feel like it used to be better. Lately, the crust has been coming out a little too burnt. My favorite is the Nutella pizza--I always get it because you really don't find this dessert pizza everywhere, and it's so good! The service is okay--not amazing, but not bad either. The space is also pretty tight. I actually prefer sitting outside, especially in the summer, because it feels more comfortable and less stuffy than sitting inside. Overall, I still enjoy coming here for the Nutella pizza and the atmosphere, but I do wish the regular pizza was back to how good it used to be.

The pizza oven.

Scamorza Pizza w/ Speck Meat

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First Class Pizza

4.2(326 reviews)

1.9 mi

The good Right amount of cheese, pizza toppings and pizza…read moresauce Fresh additional toppings (green bell peppers and onions) Thick crispy crust Ready when promised The bad None Many people are passionate about pizza. It's often hard for people to agree on whether one is good, bad, or great. I had several guests come over so I ordered large pepperoni pizza with green bell peppers and onions. We all agreed - It was great, lots of toppings and the right amount of cheese and sauce. Crust was perfect texture. It was ready when promised so I quickly drove it home to a hungry group. There are many pizza places much closer to me, but I had to try this one. I am taking a class at Orange Coast College and one to the cooler classmates (Simeon) told us how great their pizzas are at his location in South Irvine. But I went to the one at Jamboree and Irvine Blvd. It was great there, too. It's in a shopping center with lots of parking and a short walk to Ralph's to pick up some beer and sodas. Anyway, everyone enjoyed the pizza and will return when I am in the area again craving for great pizza. Pizza like this went great with some bottled craft beer. PS Sorry no pics, We ate it all before I could pull out my camera.

First class isn't my first choice but it was nearby so I decided to try it out! I opted for a half…read moreHawaiian and half Tustin ranch special. It was pretty loaded, I do wish they did white sauce on the Hawaiian pizza. They messed up our order, but they made extra medium size to make up for it. The pizza actually tasted better the next day when I reheated it and made the crust crispier. First day, it is a bit on the doughy side, but the next day it was better. Price is pretty hefty if we had just gotten the one pizza we actually ordered. It would've been $40 for a large custom pizza and a small caesar salad. You can tell the owner/older guy who works there definitely cares about his customers and the service he gives.

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Bari Pasta & Pizza

4.2(982 reviews)

1.9 mi

Very yummy and great cuz it was delivered to my work (and just by their delivery staff). I've…read moretasted a lot of their food over the years, pasta, pizza, paninis. Highly recommend :-)

This is a small, hopping spot to get pizza, pasta and sandwiches with a bit of extra unique like…read moretheir pizza skulls, pizza roses, pizza bunnies and pizza dinos. I Purdue the should, which were fun and flavorful along with a garlic delight pizza. I really enjoyed the food. The employees are all amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. Seating is limited, so you may want to take it to go. I wanted to done in and I was lucky to grab a table! I would totally recommend

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Pizza Skulls (4) Heart Shaped mozzarella cheese hearts

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Pizza skulls

Curry Pizza House Tustin

3.8(204 reviews)

3.5 mi

The main curry pizza was good and the top with ranch sauce it's like ice cream with a cherry on topread more

It's been a while since we came back to this place. Highly recommend coming more often. The flavor…read moreis great. The service is excellent. I like that. They have a good variety on their menu with a little bit of a twist. The baked chips. The desserts. Even the different flavor flavored wings are excellent. You really can't go wrong. There's something for everyone, including vegetarians. The star is definitely the pizza. I like getting it with a thin crust and I think that makes it perfect. It doesn't feel too heavy or greasy then. Definitely an excellent flavor. Great balance of the pizza. They don't skip on the toppings. It's cold inside but outside is perfect on a nice southern Californian evening

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Tandoori Wings

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Lemon Pepper Wings

Luna Rossa

4.1(1.4k reviews)

3.7 mi

Luna Rosa at The District in Tustin consistently delivers tasty, well-made Italian food. Their…read morepizza is made just right. I recommend getting one to share instead of ordering other appetizers. I really appreciate having a dependable Italian restaurant nearby that adds some much needed variety to the local dining scene where cuisine variety / options have decreased. It's refreshing to have a dependable and delicious Italian option that brings some much-needed variety!

Fantastic location, beautiful night, soft music playing…read moreoutside. A constant flow of people walk by this establishment. Any restaurant owner would love to have this location, possibly one of the best places to have a restaurant in Irvine. We arrive with reservations on a Saturday night with the place empty. Only three parties inside, most other out on the balcony. The service was so poor, we had to sit ourselves. Our waiter was grumpy, snarky, and asked if I wanted to take home our clam shells? We asked if we could have our clams with linguini pasta instead of spaghetti? NO, came his reply. The portions were small, they use store bought mushrooms for their resotto, instead of the more expensive ones. We had to get up a few times to ask for help, with our kind bus boy doing most of the work. It was so subpar for the price. I could give you a list of great Italian restaurants within a few miles of this place with great service and huge portions.

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Rafael's Pizza

4.3(553 reviews)

4.7 mi

Very friendly service. Good pizza and salad. Highly recommended. Also they service breakfast!read more

Food is delicious, service is attentive, vibe is fun!! EXCEPT THEY PLAY THE MOST OFFENSIVE…read moreMUSIC!!!!! God Awful, how about some light jazz or new age music?? Good thing I was getting a TOGO order!!

BBQ Wings 9pcs

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BBQ Wings 9pcs

Rance's Chicago Pizza

4.1(2.1k reviews)

7.6 mi

This review is kinda late, but I was down here in SoCal with my crew last week for a week or so and…read morewe had tried the other Rance's pizza location and really liked it. We were in the Costa Mesa are before we were going to head out back north and my crew wanted to have this deep dish pizza again. What we liked was the crust was so good. It wasn't overly cornmealish like some of these "authentic" Chicago pizza places. I grew up out here in the west, so I'm used to a more flaky light crust. My first Deep Dish Chicago pizza was Zachary's in Berkeley in the Bay Area. This Costa Mesa location is located just south of the 405 at Harbor Blvd. Go to Baker Street and turn left and it's right there. Easy Parking. One thing you gotta know about the deep dish pizzas, they take longer to cook cause they're just so big and need more cooking time, like maybe 35-40 minutes, depending on how busy the kitchen is. We get a classic combo pizza and have some drinks while we wait. It arrives and oh boy does that look good. Dishing it out takes a little practice, but we're good at that now! Everybody loves the flavor and crust. This isn't the cheapest pizza round, but well worth the price and wait. You want cheap go to Straw Hat or something like that.

This place is a must try!!!…read more Some of the best Chicago style pizza I've had was only in San Diego ... until we found Rance's! The restaurant itself is small and quaint. The decor was street style but simple. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. They answered our questions and regularly checked on my boyfriend and I. We tried the buffalo wings while we waited for the pizza. They were perfectly cooked and sauced. Paired with their own ranch, so delicious! We did the traditional 9" pan pizza with only pepperoni. (You just have to keep in mind, the pizzas take approximately 45 min.) The sauce to cheese to toppings ratio was perfect. The cheese pull was soooooo good! I normally don't like crust, and I ate mine here! Pizza so good, you don't need ranch! I tried an Ube beer. And surprisingly, it was so tasty and refreshing! I wish I could remember the brewery and beer name. This was the Costa Mesa location. They do have another one in Long Beach. Overall a great experience and delicious! We'll definitely be back!

Large Pan Cheese

Large Thin Pepperoni

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Finally serving our Bourbon Maple Bacon Wings!

Loosies Pizza

4.6(272 reviews)

3.0 mi

I'm so glad I got to try out this place before going to New York! This pizza had me looking for…read moresimilar over there. I tried the Italian Sausage with Jalepeños and the combination was amazing. If you can handle spice, this one's for you. The slice was thin and had everything sliding off with a bite. So delicious! I definitely need to come back when I'm downtown.

My friend highly recommended this pizza place, so I had to give it a try!…read more First of all, the thin crust was absolutely my personal favorite. I love a good thin crust, and the fresh ingredients really won me over. The price is also very reasonable. A large pizza is under $30, which I think is a great deal--honestly, I'd even say it's on the cheaper side these days. They don't have different pizza sizes. You can either order by the slice or get a whole pizza. One thing I really liked is that you can split a whole pizza in half and choose two different flavors. That's definitely a big plus, especially when you're ordering for a group. The pizza itself is surprisingly light and clean-tasting. Even though you're eating pizza, it doesn't feel heavy or greasy at all, and I didn't feel weighed down afterward. Now, one small downside: you have to pay for water, and even hot sauce or ranch costs extra. Since the pizza itself is reasonably priced, I'm not really complaining, but... if I have to pay extra for every little thing, I can't exactly say I'm thrilled about it. I did really enjoy their habanero hot sauce, though! It had a slightly unique flavor that I really liked. After eating with my friends, I seriously debated whether I should buy a whole pizza to take home for the kids. I loved how thin and light the pizza was, but for my personal taste, it was a little... ordinary. It wasn't quite a "WOW, I have to have this again!" kind of pizza for me. So I decided to pass this time and thought, "Maybe next time if I'm in the area." Would I come back? Yes! If I get the chance, I definitely would.

Pepperoni Pizza

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Nicolas N.

195

3 years ago

Prepare to be amazed by the incredible, super-sized Italian NY-style pizzas served at this establishment. The crust is simply outstanding, delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. With fantastic lunch specials on offer, I've had the pleasure of indulging in their delicious offerings countless times. The accompanying salads are truly colossal, though I do wish they offered a wider variety of salad dressings. Nonetheless, it hardly detracts from the overall experience. The staff at this pizzeria are not only exceptionally friendly but also consistently provide top-notch service. If you choose to dine in, you'll be treated to the cozy ambiance of a neighborhood pizza joint, complete with movies playing in the background. It adds a delightful touch to the overall experience. In conclusion, this place goes above and beyond to deliver excellent service, delectable pizzas with a generous crust, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It's a gem near your office that I highly recommend exploring for a truly enjoyable dining experience. read more

Bavarian H.

4 years ago

P6. Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken & Broccoli I usually don't leave reviews, but decided this was necessary. Check out the broccoli on my fettuccine Alfredo, not sure how many I ate like that. Chicken tastes bad and unpleasant looking. Quality: very questionable. Taste: 4/10 I would have been happy if the quantity of food was less but the quality was better. Cook needs training. Owners need to review quality of their produce and meats. Visited here twice, both times were unpleasant. I will not be returning to this restaurant. read more

Paul S.

12 years ago

Tried this place for the first time. Pizza was pretty good. Good sauce and pretty cheesy. Stuffed shells were ok. Was expecting more but didn't live up to the hype provided by the cashier. Spinach Ravioli was good. I would go back for that and the pizza. I was pleasantly surprised with the antipasto salad though. One of the better ones I've had. All in all for the price I would recommend it. read more

Abraham L.

9 years ago

Best Pizza in Tustin! If you like an authentic thin crust pizza order the gigantic, the thin crust is perfect and makes a perfect fold. It is a family owned mom and pop shop. The owners are super friendly and they actually care if you like their food. On days when I don't have anyone to share the gigantic pizza with, I get the sausage panini, also delicious! read more

candice a.

15 years ago

Love this place, get the spicy itallian sandwich, its BOMB! they use kind of a french baguette which is buttered, then the meat and vegis is put on, toasted, whith some italian dressing. They have a lunch special too which makes it more affordable. read more

Leo M.

12 years ago

Just had a tasty family dinner here today. They have a family deal that let us eat for about $20. Great pizza, pasta and salad. We each had a little of everything. read more

Jesse A.

7 years ago

This place has the best pizza in Tustin. Family owned, and always friendly service. I recommend getting extra cheese, but it's great either way. read more

Jack T.

255

148

8 years ago

The pizza was nothing special. Wasn't bad but wasn't great. If you're looking for a place that jumps out at you, this is not the place.

Tom G.

4 years ago

The food is always great and the service is excellent one serving usually feeds two people

Jeff C.

12 years ago

This place is great! Pizza is good, and the sandwiches are great! Also great price's

Daniel B.

11 years ago

Nice owners, food was good, but not great. Need more help in the restaurant.

Felipe M.

9 years ago

Fast service, good price, excellent delivery service and rates.

Daniel N.

6 years ago

This is a wonderful little take out Italian place...

Gerald N.

5 years ago

Employees do not wear masks. Dine at your own risk.

Harley C.

702

11 years ago

Food is very tasty and good...very friendly staff.

Nick M.

256

113

11 years ago

For the $ I believe you can find much better food.

Robyn M.

Elite 18

10 years ago

One of our favorite OC pizza places we've found!

John R.

475

12 years ago

This place is pretty good for lunch.

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