Absolutely great food. Have been going here since 1977. Food service always great. It is a place to run into friends that come in regularly read more

Been coming here since I was a kid. By far the best pizza in Jacksonville and the best subs in my opinion. Love Joseph's pizza.

Oldest pizzeria in Jacksonville!! I'm glad we found this hidden gem. I normally drive I95 north, but one night there was tons of traffic and I took scenic US 17 home. If you blink before crossing the Trout River, you might miss it. I picked up a lasagna and manicotti to go and and went to the house. Wow, their homemade pasta annd mozzarella was delicious. Next time we came to Joseph's it was to have that lasagna and try a few other things on the menu. The staff greeted us at the door and welcomed us to a table. The server took our drink order and waited on us with a smile. I felt like I was a part of the family. They arw kid friendly. They even allowed the boys to split an adult meal without question. We will definitely be back. read more

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I'm always one to give a restaurant a second chance, but not a third. Especially when there are SO many choices. First time we ordered takeout of two pizzas and one was burnt to a crisp. They issued us a $20 gift card to apologize and sent us on our way. That's fine, but had less food for the family. Second time I just ordered for myself so that I wouldn't be disappointing the family if it went sour. I walk in during a pandemic and one out of four workers are wearing masks and all customers are. I see signs posted about the Governors announcement to move into Phase 3 and Joseph's isn't requiring masks. The thing is, the mask mandate by our Mayor is not overruled by Governors phase 3, so they are violating a city ordinance and very obviously are ignorant of that fact. Like I said initially, there are endless options of where to spend money and I won't be spending it here. read more

My first time. I'd heard great things. Friday night - a bit of a crowd plus table spacing meant a wait. Hostess called the time right on. Had a ice cold beer in a beer clean pint glass at the small bar. Ogled the desserts in the bakery case and the fresh bread on display. Seated with Cheryl as our server. Menu has a lot of choices. We decided we'd try the pizza and calzones next time. The calamari was tender and portion enough for the 3 out of 4 (one non-squid fan). I had veal piccata on linguini aglio olio - veal was thicker than I've had in the past but very tender and delightfully light. One of my companions had the fried cauliflower Parmesan - this was great! I may never ask for chicken or eggplant again. Another of my companions had the fried chicken parm - tasty. The fourth had the beef ravioli. The pasta was tender and the filling delicious. House wine was pretty plain. Beer was good and reasonably priced. We shared a really good cannoli for dessert. The fifth star was held back because there are no tablecloths, house wine was a bit substandard, and the calamari sauce came in a styrofoam cup. I'll be back - it's five star food. read more

Ordered small Buffalo chicken pizza(added pineapples), 10 piece medium wing, slice of red velvet cake, and wife got Joseph's without anchovies. This might be the first or second time in life I've ordered chicken on a pizza, so chicken on a pizza is not my thing but it wasn't bad. If u like chicken on your pizza u probably will like this one. Wife thought her pizza was good but not the best she's had. The red velvet cake was very good. The wings were good. And the older lady who might own the place was very nice and accommodating. read more

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We went here because of the reviews. Service was slow as heck and it goes down hill from there. The house salad dressing was supposedly so good you could drink it but it tasted like mayonnaise. The bread they brought to the table was cold so we picked the top off. The pizza and ziti was terrible. The pizza was over cooked and tasted like cardboard. The ziti or should I say the sauce was heavy. It tasted almost overcooked and like it was the bottom of the pot. We got our food and finished and now waiting an eternity for someone to come so we can ask for the check. read more

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This is a qualified 5-Star rating mostly because I've eaten here most of my life, BUT 5-Star rating nonetheless. As it always has, the marvelous Joseph's "aroma" hits you in the parking lot and continues inside. The baked sandwiches (Steak in a Sack, Chicken Parm, Meatball) are the basics that keep me coming back. The salads are basic, but always fresh and crispy. The house-made Thousand Island dressing is to die for. The execution has gotten progressively spotty since the owner died (RIP) and continues as the mom and daughters spend little time in house any more, especially the pizza. BUT it's great to go there occasionally, eat some good ol' Joseph's food and relive some memories. (God, I sound old !!!). read more

I have been eating at Joseph's since I was a baby! We love it here and although the menu is extensive, I have 5 top items I usually get. First off, our server Christina was amazing! We had 11 in our party and she handled us with ease. We got the Family Size Antipasto Salad with creamy Italian dressing. All of their dressings are homemade except for the honey mustard. We also got two orders of mozzarella sticks. They are delicious and the homemade meat sauce for dipping compliments them well. We ordered a Joseph's Special Pizza( a Joseph's staple), Buffalo chicken pizza, lasagna, and the kids made their own pizza at the table. I also snuck a cannoli to go so none of the kids would see hehe:) Thank You staff for another amazing experience! read more

Great pizza and amazing apps. Apps are best served in the resturant. However the garlic knots are worth fighting over #delish

Oh it was awesome!. My husband and I just kept looking at each other like how can we have not found this place before now? I forget what they're called but those spinach feta pocket thing behind their clear counter just melted me. My husband was also super impressed by the pocket envelope thing he ordered. Fun vibe atmosphere and beyond delicious food! Perfect spot for lunch or dinner! read more

I go way out of my way to make sure I bring Joseph's pizza home to my family. While their pizza is AMAZING you owe it to yourself to try their traditional dishes as well. They're sauce alone stands head and shoulders above everyone else. The Joseph Stromboli is my favorite! Cooking is in their soul and you can taste it in their food. Staff is super friendly. You won't regret it. read more

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Joseph's is a family friendly place and the decor was tailor to law enforcement and fire rescue. We were quickly seated and the service was customer centered. We ordered the chicken Parmesan and the baked ziti. Confusing at first, the Italian sausage came out in the form of meatloaf with Italian seasoning. The bay leaves were not removed from the dish making it difficult to pick through. The Chicken Parmesan was not tenderized, it was apparent they did not beat their meat. The pizza looked great though from the other tables. I would not order these dishes again but I would try their pizza the next time, if I went back. read more

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What a great old school Italian restaurant. I used to eat lunch here every day in the summer of 1990 when I worked on Tallyrand. The place has gotten bigger and undergone some renovation since then but the old original wall is still there and the food is still top shelf old school Italian recipe. I had the lasagna and it was good as I remembered. My daughter had the gluten free pizza which she said is the best she has tasted in Jacksonville. My other daughter had the Italian sub which looked fantastic. I'm going to have to go back and try the tiramisu which looks great but I was already stuffed. read more

Beautiful place on the inside. The restaurant and bathroom was nice and clean. Service was ok. Our server was more attentive when my family was first seated than during and after our meal. Fried calamari was delicious. Only negative was it had a couple of pieces that wasn't cleaned throughly. It was a big serving so we just put those pieces to the side. My kids enjoyed the pizza. This is a nice neighborhood spot. read more

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Someone suggested we try this place out before leaving Jacksonville, so we did just the day before leaving. Decor and ambiance is very cute. Clean, neat and modern. Food was good. Pizza was alright, I've had better. But it wasn't bad. Sizes we great - all portions were massive. Their "x-large" pizza really should be like a 3xl. It's HUGE. We also split the steamed mussels, calamari (to die for) and cheese bread. I chose the "make your own" pasta with fettuccine, "alla rosa" (pink) sauce, chicken and mozzarella cheese. IT WAS DELICIOUS. I thought the pink sauce was a perfect balance of marinara and alfredo sauces. It was delicious. I didn't get to try dessert although all looked amazing. But I did try a fried dough ball with cinnamon and sugar. Not sure if it tasted good because it really was good, or if it was because they were on the house since it was our first time there. :) Overall - good place. read more

The staff is always great when I go there, the minestrone soup is amazing and the overall atmosphere is very nice

This is simply the BEST Italian food my husband and I have had since we moved from the SF Bay Area. In fact, I had a hunch it was going to be fabulous when I read on the menu that "Joseph's legacy began in the Italian kitchens of the San Francisco neighborhood where he grew up," and I was right. In fact, the Alla Rosa sauce (On my gluten-free pasta! Woo!) was exactly the way I remembered it tasting back in our favorite place in Morgan Hill. I tried to eat it all, but the portions were just too big. That's OK, though, we took some dessert to go, and we'll definitely be back. read more

Nice people, good service, somewhat tasty food, and nice atmosphere. Oh, and really good desserts.

Great find off Main Street. Family friendly pizzeria. Welcoming staff and great service. We gave this place a try because of our Jaguar Teal Deal coupon. We started off with an order of garlic knots. 12 large soft buns. We all commented on the size of the buns. Much bigger than most restaurants. We did think the knots could use more garlic and be served with a dipping sauce. We then tried the Buffalo Chicken. I was expecting the typical pizza version of this but our expectations were blown arrive. What came to our table was this beautiful pizza covered in friend chicken, shredded lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and the yummiest creamy Italian dressing. My 8 year old gave it a strange look at first. Scared of what appeared to be a veggie pizza. 2 slices later she was hooked! It was soooooo good! We ended the night by splitting chocolate chip cannolis. Perfect ending to a perfect meal. read more

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Amazing Little spot on main street I had the best Italian wedding soup as well as chicken Alfredo oh my gosh the portions are huge it's delicious and yes they have several choices for dessert I got a slice of the orange Creamsicle cake and I think momentarily I was in heaven in fact I'm sure of it it's like I blacked out due to explosion of flavor I definitely recommend you gotta go! read more

Food has been wonderful and delicious since I was a young child. I love the staff (most of the staff has been there for yearsss) services is always wonderful & fast. Food is always delicious PLUS homemade. Definitely a FAV. read more

The best place for Italian food in Jax hands down! First of all the staff are very friendly and super nice. Now onto the food.... The calamari was lightly fried and very tender. The stuffed mushrooms had tons of melted cheese and were so good! The chicken picata was huge and just simply amazing with the white wine sauce. Lastly... I base all my italian knowhow on the cannoli. Manifique! It was a chocolate amaretto filling. I cannot wait to go back and try their pizza. read more

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Been visiting this place for years. They took advantage of the recent fire to redo the place. Not that the old place was terrible--it had a well worn charm--but the new "updated" look is refreshing, kind of a blend of natural and industrial. It works. Was good to see several familiar faces working, as well as a few new ones. Food is still dependable, and generously portioned. Parking is still a mish-mash. They re-opened for table service yesterday, and were pretty close to packed 30 minutes from closing tonight. If you have been missing this icon -- time to visit again. If you've never been -- what are you waiting for? read more

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Good pizza, even better ranch dressing, wings and fried mushrooms. The walnut cannolis are a game changer when it comes to desserts. Wonderful family atmosphere, also great for a date night if you want wine or beer. Extremely great staff. Friendly and great service providers. My husband and I don't consider ourselves regulars, but feel that we will become them soon. read more

I just order the medium size Joseph special pizza, WHAT A disappointment. The cook should know better than to crowd a pizza with so many toppings it doesn't cook completely and turns crust into pudding mush. They should have reduced the toppings by half and increase the cheese. The cheese was so lite over half the pizza was sauce and toppings only. It saddens me to give only two stars only because the staff was excellent and deserving of TEN STARS!!!!!. Michelle I think was her name, was truly a joy, her customer service and personality ranks in my top three best restaurants encounters of my life. Their also were three other ladies that aprovided excellent customer service as I waited for my to go order. I rated two stars because ultimately I went their for the food (PIZZA!!!) it was such a disappointment. Sometimes restaurants have an off day and this may have been one so I will go back and try once more, because I belive in second chances and the staff was phenomenal. Edward N. read more

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I've eaten here a number of times over the years so this is not a 1 shot deal. The 3 star rating is combined for (facility-3, service-4.5, location-3, price -2.5, and food quality-2). Nothing was bad but nothing was or has been special any time I've patronized here. There is nothing any better than 1 can get at Olive Garden. In a number of cases/selections, Olive Garden is better. The food just isn't special nor authentic Italian (not even authentic Americanized Italian)...I think they used canned and processed ingredients. The cannoli was quite tasty but @ $3.25, ehh. The $5.65 price of a slice of Italian rum cake is way overpriced, but hey I paid it. I received consistent quality service each time even on to go orders, like today, that I most often get. Better for lunch considering the price to taste ratio but don't expect anything special. read more

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Four of us went to a late lunch. Understanding that everywhere has staffing issues, but our service was less than satisfactory, even considering the current staffing issues. Our meals were also not up to their normal standard, so we are not likely to return. read more

It took me way too long to find this gem! They serve consistently good food without the feeling of a chain restaurant. Their food is delicious and I've even bought their fresh made rolls to make sandwiches for lunch during the week-it's Scrumptious! Even something as basic as a cheese filled calzone is Amazing! And they're Huge! Great value all around. If you haven't already, try the creamy Italian dressing. It's similar to ranch in a really good way. I don't eat Creamy Italian dressing anywhere else so it's really saying something. Cool atmosphere too read more

Joseph's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Good food. Great service. I often come here on a quarterly rotation. I went today for lunch and it was great service from this person who has worked there for a while. I have never witnessed bad service from this waitress. I had Lasagna and salad. The Lasagna had real beef not meat sauce so that was a plus out the gate. Whew! The cheese on the Lasagna was proportioned really well. The size was a good deal for lunch. Salad was fresh and clean too. The redesigned inside of the restaurant was the best move for them. I remember the old and how the new makes it a more relaxing atmosphere. Ugggh. I forgot photos again. Never again, well never say never! ~I'm out read more

terrible pizza ordered a pizza with anchovies didn't receive a pizza with with anchovies they assumed i didn't want them read more

Usually a good dinner, this night neither entree's filled the bill. Sausage was not anything like we have ordered in other establishments, Sicilian or Italian. Baked ziti and aioli was not tasty . Maybe a one night issue, hope so. We came a long way to Dine here. Service was good. Doubt we will return, unfortunately. read more

Great Italian restaurant with great atmosphere. Been a staple in Jacksonville since 1956. Known for the creamy Italian dressing for the salad. Large portions and the lasagna, spaghetti and pizza is awesome. Beer and wine selection available. read more

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Loved it!! It was super clean and cute. Service was wonderful. Food was authentic and delicious. Zeppoles we're out of this world. Prices were excellent too read more

I ordered the chicken salad salad expecting traditional chicken salad. I've always gotten pizza in the past and that has never disappointed. The service is fast and friendly and the Main Street location is close to work. I will stick to pizza because the salad was not as good as I had hoped. read more

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I'm 51 years old and have been eating at Joseph Pizza my entire life and it has been fantastic every single year of my life... And my mother who is in her seventies has been eating there most of her life and she feels the exact same way... If you have a chance to eat. Joseph you need to definitely take it you have not had Italian food until you have it here... All of the super Italian food chains around town got nothing absolutely nothing on the food you will have at Joseph's Pizza... And don't let it fool you just because it says Joseph Pizza doesn't mean that all you can have is pizza they have some of the best spaghetti and lasagna and Scampi and anything along the Italian Food line you could ever think about having...don't miss the chance to eat proper Italian food when you get it...go to Joseph's Pizza... read more

Their cheese is amazing. But they should get a new recipe for their cannolis. Their ranch dressing they make is good for their salads. Not impressed by their desserts. Pizza is good read more

Not impressed! The wings were fried too hard, and the pizza had entirely too many toppings on it. Some may like the toppings piled high but it was too much for me! read more

Best piZza in Jacksonville!!!!! Me and my husband grab a pizza every weekend . Service is great and food is delicious! A must go !! You won't be disappointed. read more

Absolutely shocked and disappointed! I have been going there for ten years now, it's my to go place for recommendation with out of town guests , family and friends. I have worked as bartender and server 15 years. I stay home now to take care of my grandpa with cancer and my dad with MS. I called placed order for pizza, calamari, wings, and desert. I was at the beach with dad, who hasn't been outside in two years other than hospital. Walking outside getting sunshine . They told me 35 minutes, I rolled up in car outside 45 later because I know how the business works , I gave them more time. I go in after I call and say I'm outside and coming in . I pay 50 and leave 10 dollar tip they tell me it's not ready yet , "to drive around more and come back''. I got a weak dad in car, and I have to be home by 8 to give my grandpas his medicine. I come back twenty minutes later they tell me "the calamari and wings got given away sorry !'' I tell them "it's ok I will come another time as a rain check." They tell me to wait , give money back for wings and calamari. I was willing to leave no return , on good faith just take care of it next time I come in. This was absolutely heart breaking I only went because I talked up the calamari and wings that my dad wanted. I leave 1:25 minutes later with old pizza, melted desert, and ranch they left in Bag from wings I was suppose to get . No manager , no sorry , no care in the world . I cried the all the way home. This was suppose to be a special treat for my sick loved ones. Never again, I never left a review , ever. I'm tearing now just thinking about the disappointment, my two sick family members felt on their day out. Not because I didn't get the food, and more importantly this service after 10 years of being a loyal costumer. read more