I spend time at the beach several times a year for STR interior design projects, and consistently…read morestruggle to find clean, high-quality food options. This was a notable exception. While not positioned as organic, the food reflects authentic Italian execution. The pizza stands out: a light, well-fermented airy crust, balanced and refined sauce, and thoughtfully curated toppings. The menu offers elevated, gourmet combinations without being overworked. Desserts are made in-house and well executed. The flourless cake, in particular, is rich without being heavy. A excellent pizzeria in an area where clean gourmet food is inconsistent. this is Worth returning to.. Mangia Bene !!!!

Welcome to OC. Dinner happens every day even on vacation. Wanted a salad close to our hotel…read more We initially started out to just get a bite at McD's, but saw the menu for Ripieno's. We ordered our food and sat at a table waiting. It's a busy place with a lot of food options. Orders are placed, paid for and picked up at the register. Ordered an antipasto which was large enough for 2 (or eat it for 2 meals). Dressing was a herbaceous fresh vinegrette with fresh greens, red and green peppers, olives beautiful swirls of meats and cheese all piled high. SO ordered a steak sandwich which also was enjoyed as a second meal. Parking can be problematic, staff were very good, food was very good. Venue is a quick pick up place with no actual Italian ambiance other than pictures of the food. Ambiance is outside with the bay on one side and the ocean on the other. Pizza can also be ordered with different size options. Staff will even give you paper plates and plastic utensils if you need then.

Had to make a trip to Walmart and glad we did. This place is truly a hidden gem in OC. $10 for…read moretwo mega slices of any kind they have made and a drink can't be beat. Pizza had a perfect sauce to cheese to toppings ratio and crispy crust out of the oven! I got a meat lovers slice and a slice of pepperoni. You can't go wrong with either. Pepperoni they use is the large deli sliced kind and they practically cover the whole slice. My only regret is eating too fast to take a picture for you guys. We will definitely be coming back.

YESSSSS! So delicious and fresh. I wish this place was down the street from me. I would go every…read moreweek.

It was a great service experience from start to finish !…read more Awesome stuff, welcoming host, very detailed and helpful people. Great owner very welcoming and hospitality friendly, compare to "ANTi6@st", but I am glad that he referred us to that place ! Food was real Italian experience. All payment forms accepted.

Last day at the beach, so decided on some pizza and went with Lombardi's. This place is packed out!…read moreGot ours to go, and had stacks of pizzas to pick up! The pizza was very good, crust not too thick and very generous on the toppings. Next year when we come, we'll definitely be ordering again!

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Love the food here. Taco Tuesday was great! $10 for any of…read moretheir taco options. The Tsunami Tacos were so good! The tuna was prepared perfectly and paired perfectly with the seaweed salad. My wife had the Surfer Rosa Tacos which were fantastic as well. The Rhino Brussels was a huge serving and delicious. We come here often for their happy hour and it's one of the best in the OC area. Buck-a-shuck oysters, $10 for a pound of wings (Welcome To The Jungle flavor is a must-have), huge meatball sliders, and great beverage discounts. Definitely a favorite spot for us locals!

It is a really neat little spot in West OC, we went before the air show and it wasn't super…read morecrowded, the decor is really neat with the elevated nautical theme and I love that you can see the pizza oven while you wait. The food was good, the serving sizes were good too, waitress was super nice. It is a spot that is food for families for sure!

Good things are worth waiting for... or calling in your dinner order at noon to secure your prime…read moretime! Pomodoro Pizza is the most exclusive pizza of Bethany Beach with limited quantities prepared and yes... it is easily the best too!! With a focus on the order at hand, everything is authentically done, thoughtfully crafted, and well prepared. Simple and satsifying! We called in at eleven for a 6:00 pickup and were already the fifth order. They only take a single order per fifteen minute window, so it can be multiple hour long waits during the dinner window! We ordered a cheese, a pepperoni, a white with roasted peppers, and a pomodoro special (pepperoni, sausage, bacon, green peppers, mushroom, and onion). A true New York style pizza. The slices are huge. The toppings are thin. A folded bite is essential! The interior is just a small pickup counter, a cooler of soda bottles/cans, and a refrigerator of some off-menu salads and cannolis. The owners are so wonderful and will greet you warmly as you enter, but they do deal with a lot of complainers that are disappointed that they didn't plan in advance for their dinner pickup.

Located on the boardwalk at Bethany Beach! Great choice for my pizza craving. Definitely got the NY…read morepizza vibe. I tried the cheese pizza and it was hot and delicious. The prices were fair. Service was friendly. There's no indoor seating but there's a few benches right outside. I highly recommend this place.

A cute rustic Italian-American type place. Nothing in here is too fancy, but it feels nice…read more The service was magnificent. Our server said he had worked there for the last seven tourist seasons. The food was good. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente, and the crushed San Marzano-style sauce was delicious. My partner had the pizza marinara, which did not come with cheese but was delicious.

Don't let the outside deceive you. First time in OC and came here for Italian. The whole…read moreexperience was great. We sat at the bar. Good sized bar, full service, TV's (NHL Playoffs were on) Staff were great. Side note, whomever was in charge of the playlist knew his or her assignment- well done. Very much an old Italian restaurant feel. Staff was extremely nice and attentive. And heads up the meal will arrive quickly. So do what we did. Order a drink and an appetizer then main course when ready. Portions are very generous. We had ample leftovers- see the pictures- for dinner tomorrow when we get back home.and the pricing were reasonable. The bread is crispy, fresh and warm. So to the food. All the portions are large. Calamari as an appetizer- ohhhh So good. Very light and crispy, not dense or big clumps of calamari. Sauce was spot on. Slight pepper taste to it. They had a special tonight- ossobuco (pork shank) tomato sauce and gnocchi which the mrs had- and so did four others near us. The pork was so tender and fell off the bone, very very good. I was highly encouraged to have the chicken parm. Not sure how the hell they found a chicken that big for the portion I received. Outstanding. Lightly breaded, juicy, very nice sauce and goobs of cheesy goodness.. how any human could eat this in one sitting is beyond me. We have amble leftovers for tomorrow. Mrs got cannolis to go. Pizza made on the spot.. we will be back and this spot is highly recommended.. I found the prices reasonable and better than other offerings in the area. They close at 9 so keep that in mind..

"Out-of-this-world" doesn't even begin to cover it. Last night, on my actual birthday, I walked out…read moreof Amato's carrying two steaming boxes that basically turned my 2025 into a perfect year in one bite. First, the Large Cheese. This is the pizza your childhood dreams of when someone says "pizza." The crust is thin but has that magical leopard-spotted char on the bottom, the kind that makes a satisfying crack when you fold a slice. Sauce is bright, just tangy enough to keep you reaching for another bite, and the cheese... dear lord, the cheese. It's a molten blanket of whole-milk mozzarella that stretches like it's auditioning for a slow-motion commercial, then snaps back with that perfect oily sheen. No grease pool, just pure dairy glory. I ate three slices before I even made it to the car. Zero regrets. Then I opened the Sicilian and actually said "holy sh*t" out loud in my kitchen. This thing is a glorious brick of happiness. The corners, those fabled corner slices, are basically fried cheese cubes hugging a pillowy, olive-oil-soaked interior. The bottom is crisp like focaccia that went to war and won, and the sauce on top has that slow-cooked sweetness with little specks of herb that make you feel fancy even when you're eating it straight out of the box with your hands like an animal. The cheese caramelizes right at the edges, turning mahogany and nutty. I'm 99% sure this pizza added years to my life. I've had pizza in New York, New Haven, Naples, and Detroit. This random Tuesday-night birthday pickup just kicked every single one of them down the stairs and took their lunch money. If you're within 50 miles of this place and you don't go get these two pies, I'm sorry, but we can't be friends anymore. 11/10. Would sell my remaining birthday cake for another one right now. Go. Right now. Thank me later.

Completely appalled at Amatos Pizza! Called, placed an order for 2 large pizzas at 4:02. They gave…read morea pick up time of 5:10. No problem. Brought the pizza home, it was cold. It appeared it had been sitting for a good 20 mins before it was picked up. We got there a little early. The Margherita pizza was cold, the sauce was dripping in the box, with 2 or 3 VERY tiny strips of basil on an entire large pizza. I called and spoke to Joe Amato, the owner. He told me that "I was lucky it had any basil on it at all because they didn't have any!!!" What?! Shame on you! I explained that was very rude to tell me that and as a business owner, he should have better customer service and either explain that they ran out of basil, instead of leading customers to believe they are getting what they ordered. I further explained that he could've ran to one of the several nearby grocery stores and bought some! First and last time my extended family will frequent this place of business!

Check in as I already reviewed... on Friday nights they apparently have 1/2 price entrees (eat in)…read moreand 1/2 price takeout pizza. We had a party of 5 (1kid) had entrees, salads , drinks , a loaf of garlic bread, and 2 pizzas to go for $125 plus tip. Everything was good... my only criticism was that they were understaffed. Thus 4 stars instead of 5. They could've had another server and a hostess.

We didn't wait very long Sunday night for dinner. Service was pleasant and we ordered various…read moreitems: pepperoni/sausage pizza, artichoke chicken linguini w capers, beef bolognese, and kids spaghetti. Everyone enjoyed their meals, generously sized, and with garlic bread on the side of the pasta dishes. I highly recommend to try the chicken artichoke w capers - the sauce was just right and not too lemony. The leftovers were great the next day too. Definitely recommend this place for Italian in OCMD.