New discoveries! Cheesesteak pizza!! Pulled Pork Pizza!!! Man if that ain't Philly I don't know what else is...Well I guess water ice pizza, but the logistics of that is just mind boggling. Kid #1: Mommy... How does the ice stay on the pizza when its hot cheese? Kid #2: Dummy, its because the ice is water ice so the water doesn't dry out right away! Mother: No its because the beer garden that is owned by Pinocchio has magical aura which doesn't allow the ice to melt. Father: BEER!!...hic!...I want mooorrre beeeer....hic!...Why do you close your eyes when we make LOVE?!...hic! *This has been an re-enactment of the John L. family, please do not attempt on your own... for the love of god!* Yes but Pinnochios is a great pizza joint, and still remains the best in the area with cheap beer, pizza, and a great atmosphere for everyone! read more

I love this popular Media location's hours. A late night rock show in Philly and some hunger pangs on our way home brought us here for a drink at the bar while we waited for a takeout order. My lady had a nothing special house Chardonnay and I had a delicious Stouts Carnival Kolsh draft.Pinocchio's stepped up big time in the craft beer revolution years ago and their beer game is the strongest around (sorry 320 but as good as you are these guys beat you in beer). Our pie was ready quickly so we settled up with the now pizzy waitress because her tab was just 2 drinks. Once home, we tried the pie. It reminded us of the pizza you ate in college minus the cheap price. That pizza tastes good only because you are too zonked to really taste it (it's why Taco Smell does such good business when bars close). The sauce is sweet which is a MAJOR FAIL. Sugar does not belong in a pizza sauce. The best pizza let San Marranzo tomatoes speak for themselves. The crust wasn't crispy. The cheese was no way just mozzarella. Again, the best pizza in Delco is Ravenessi in Glen Mills and Gaetanos. read more

I was strangely craving buffalo chicken pizza and wings yesterday. I was told that Pinnochio's is the best place in my area to satisfy this urge to eat and get fat. WARNING: The wings are ON FIRE. If you can't deal with hot, ask for mild. It WILL numb your taste buds for the rest of the meal. (Ask my boyfriend who could not finish his share of the pizza afterwards.) The pizza is thin-crust. Although I usually hate thin-crust pizza, the thin-crust was not SOOO thin that I minded. Furthermore, I was impressed by the place's ability to balance the proportion between chicken, pizza, and buffalo sauce. Some prior bad experiences with buffalo chicken pizza taught me that badly done buffalo chicken pizza = sauce dripping all over the place. There was no such mess - the sauce stayed where it should always stay - on the pizza. Although there is a dining area that is usually sparsely populated by a few young diners, the service is non-existent. What do the servers do if there so few patrons? Where do they go? I have no idea - it was impossible to get a server's attention until they come to your table with the bill. read more

This review is for the beer garden only. Living in Media, this place should be a great resource for craft beers. I cannot fault their selection, or the knowledge of their staff as they are both excellent. However, this place just is not worth going to if you are trying to go anytime that might be considered peak hours. The building is long and narrow and if it is busy, everyone crowds in and makes it near impossible to actually buy anything from the cases that line the walls. It would be phenomenal if they could move to a location that could house their devout customers as their current space is just too small. If you come on an off time, then the rotating taps and the vast selection is really worth your time and money. Just avoid this place like the plague if you are looking for a drink around 4-7 or on a Saturday. read more

We've been here probably ten times and every time I left full! The loaded cheese fries well done are amazing, and they use real bacon not those bacon bits that come in a bag that sat on the shelves for weeks! The pizza is delicious, says my boyfriend! I'm always adventurous and try whatever funky specials they have! read more

I grew up in town and going to pinocchio's brings back a lot of great memories. Now, I tend to go there with my meager wages clutched in my hand when i know I'm craving massive amounts of pizza and soda for one price. Yeah, the slices are touch and go, but you know another one is on the way. It's all you can eat...what do you expect?? The staff is really kind and attentive and the beers are cheap and cold. They also have a pretty good cheesesteak. read more

Ok, so i've moved to Media. Which means my lazy ass now winds up here more and more often. However I don't return back to PinPizza just due to convenience: It is good, simple comfort food and never tries to be anything else. I've probably had a meal here at least 50 times in the past two years and I've never had a bad experience...it's always the same quality. I don't always order the same thing either: I have pizza, cheesesteaks, grilled chicken burgers- they are always done right. Sometimes on the online ordering (a dangerous road, proceed with caution) I ask for wacky shit, they never miss a beat. I just wish they delivered beer...is that even legal in PA? Overall an excellent and noteworthy staple of Media life and I hope to see these guys here for more years to come. read more

I don't understand this place. Right about the same time they got a beer garden put in next door, with a fantastic selection of (overpriced) beer and a knowledgable staff who always let you try before you buy, their pizza quality started going downhill. We used to consistently get good pizza here, now we consistently get mediocre pizza, and sometimes the pizza is just bad. Lately, I've been going to Pinocchio's for beer, and going elsewhere for pizza. Maybe that's what they wanted. UPDATE (3/10/13): The pizza has been much better lately. I'm a fan again. read more

I just moved into town and heard nothing but great things about this place. We walked in to the scent of mold and an odd set up. We continued to walk through as our shoes stuck to the sticky floors into an uncomfortable booth to eat. Although they have a wide array of food choices, the menu was questionable with $8 veal and $6 crab. We then waited way to long to order drinks. We ordered water with lemon and received tap water with a sticky lemon. We then ordered and spent way too much money on subpar food. We won't be back read more

Okay ! We've ordered from this place almost every 2 weeks for the last 6 months. I have to say, the quality of Pizza has been OK at most, this place lacks consistency. Often the Pizza would come with one flaw or other. Last time we ordered the pizza , we got our pizza with all the cheese that has shifted to one corner , Obviously the delivery guy didn't handle the box correctly. We were too Hungry to complain but then we noticed the Greek olives were wet and they made half whole pizza doughy. Well like i mentioned we were too hungry ,so we fixed it by re-baking it in our oven. So i figured i would call them and let them know (i didn't want a refund or anything else) Just figured i'ed give my input. The lady who answered my call seemed like she had excuse for the issues i mentioned. She told me the olives are always wet. Ha I think not. 1 star for good Wings, would be 2 star if the celery sticks were at-least more then 4 small 1" ones. Anyway , gonna avoid this place. read more

Just had the nastiest, greasiest, tasteless slop of a pizza from Pinnochios. I knew it was a long shot going in, but come on! My go to pizza place for 40+ years is closed to me. SLOP!! GAG!!! I will try to remember the good times. Ah Bye Bye. read more

Pinocchio's Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Pizza and strombolis are incredible. Wish i could come here more often, but I lose all self control here.

i'm a snob. I'm quite particular about my food. Like, for instance, I demand my food be edible. While Pinocchio's food will never be mistaken for human food, they do have two things going for them: A) a RIDICULOUS selection of take-out beer -and- B) after 9pm, there's nothing else open in a 15 mile radius. So, when you're deciding between this & a beef stick from Wawa's, I'll take my chances with Pinocchio's read more

One of the most notable pizza places in the Del Co. area it has been there forever. As other reviews have said awesome beer selection and knowledgeable staff. We had the buffalo chicken as well as just a pepperoni pie. They were pretty good it seems like they put quite a bit of effort into where their toppings come from. Their pepperoni has a very rich and distinct taste. They are also great with kids, they have a good menu for them that has a broad range of choices. They give out crayons and pizza dough for the kids to play with. The place was full and didn't have one unhappy child. read more

Everything- service, atmosphere, cleanliness and quality of the food were abysmal. I think they do a brisk takeout business because of how depressing the dining area is. The large variety of cold beer to go will most likely keep them in business for many more years, but diners who return should demand an upgrade of the booths, friendlier service, a degreasing of all the surfaces and a few minutes spent wiping the bugs and dirt off the window sills. It was just really, really bad. read more

We find this as our perfect spot for dinner with the kids when in the mood (which is often), for pizza. Pinocchio's is celebrating 60 years in business and definitely still possesses that vintage feel. Once inside you will find a small bar counter that seats approximately 15, a good amount of larger size booths as well as some tables mixed in. There is also a large window that allows visibility into the pizza shop. This feature serves as a great attraction for the kids, especially if there should be a wait (i.e. Friday nights). We love their pizza, wings and cheese fries. My wife will sometimes audible out and go for the chicken finger salad. All are great and also relatively inexpensive. The kids are also provided with dough balls to play with while waiting for dinner. Who isn't up for the challenge to try to construct the perfect snowman out of pizza dough. P's also has beer garden with an applethera of offerings both in bottle and on draught. An issue I find with many restaurants that offer a wide selection of crafts beers is that they usually do a poor job of communicating to their patrons their expansive offerings including descriptions as well as updating once rotations have been made. P's on the other hand, recently added flat screen monitors that display up to the minute availability of their brews w brief description. We love this place. The food and service are always on par here. P's has something for everyone! read more

Pinocchio's Restaurant - Now this is how you capitalize on your beer offerings. Multiple flat screens featuring beer name, origin in, style and ABV. - Pizza Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Wow, sometimes the most interesting journeys start in your own backyard. Pinnocchio's Restaurant was a great find going out to eat on a whim, and I'll be sure to go back and take advantage of the great food and in house beer selection. Atmosphere - There are three areas which you can walk in. The beer garden (On the side) has hundreds of craft beers you can purchase individiually in a make your own six pack. The take out area (first door), allows you to grab some quick food on the go if you call ahead to order. We actually dined in (second door), and were treated to a standard dining area with tile floors and wooden booths. The booth felt quite cozy, but was a bit distracted by the TV's in there. A little small if you're trying to watch while dining. No matter, wasn't much on TV anyway. Waitstaff - Our waitress was more of the 'experienced' variety. She was nice and friendly, but the food was brought out slow overall. I also tried to select three different beer choices, all of which were 'kicked' off of the draft. Was a little dissapointed in the speed of bringing things out, and had to leave to get my car from the meter before finishing our main dish. Food - WOW, what a meal. They brought out fresh cheese bread sticks right off the bat. Flaky, like something you would get at home, but for no charge, way better then white bread. My wife had Italian wedding soup, I had to try the Buffalo Chicken Soup. Both were delicious and as advertised, had great flavor. We also ordered a round of pretzel bread sticks, which were also great. Pretzels were fresh baked, and with brown mustard and beer cheddar sauce, yum. By far the highlight was the Chicken Parm pizza. OMG, one of the top five pies I've ever had anywhere (and how can you not like pizza)... perfect flaky and crunchy crust, think tomato sauce, plenty of cheese, with more sprinkled on top. I may go back this weekend to get a pie before the football game. Intangibles - A beer rep was there with a company giving out free samples, which was awesome. You know what was more awesome, our waitress who didn't have the beer's earlier, brought out a sample pumpkin for me to try as well. TWO FREE BEER SAMPLES, AYFKM! One downer about this place though is the parking situation... good luck is all I can say. Very small lot with next to no side street parking. Worth the walk on a crisp fall night, but when dreary weather hits, may want to go with someone who can circle the block if you're picking up an order. Overall - I will totally head back to Pinnochio's The food was fantastic, the beer selection was amazing, and the service, well, it can only get better. Worthwhile place for any type of diner, if you're coming from out of the area though, make sure to allow for some time to find parking. read more

Horrible experience. Called ahead bc we had a party of 13 and woman on the phone was really nice and said it's first come first serve, there was no issue with us being a large party and she appreciated us calling ahead. Once we arrived I waited at the hostess stand outside for 5 mins watching employees walk back and forth with no one ever speaking to me or greeting me. Finally the manager herself came out to ask how many people. I said 13 and she said we cannot all sit together outside and would have to sit inside . I said it was fine for us to be seated inside as long as we can sit together in the same area. She walked away and left me outside for another 10mins. Once she returned she takes us inside and sits us at two tables apart with one empty table between us. The children not knowing what was going on proceeded to scatter between the tables and the manager started to scold the children and the adults in my party that we can not all sit together and have to sit separated. At this point she got really nasty with us and was making us feel unwanted in the establishment. Speaking very loud so all the customers could hear what was going on making a huge scene in the middle of the restaurant so we all got up and left without her caring or trying to correct her wrongs for her nasty behavior. I would not recommend any one to step foot in this establishment and I will leave a review everywhere possible about the managers behavior. read more

We only had the pizza, with pepperoni and sliced sausage, but it was very good. My hubby and I went for lunch on a Saturday...Parking there is VERY limited but that's everywhere in Media! One soda and a small 12 inch came to $16...So it was pricey...But I'm willing to go back and pay that Media price if it's hot and delicious...And it was...Will try some other things next. Side note..We do not drink beer so we could care less about the beer garden but it had many many choices from what I saw. read more

Good food. Abundance of help! If you can get a FRESH pretzel appetizer, do it. Be prepared for a long walk. :( read more

Jumbo plain is our weekly go to. Hard to locate parking most weekend nights but after we do the pizza is worth it.

When the clock strikes midnight and your options for late night eats in Media have dwindled to fast food, Pinocchio's is your bedrock. In a recent reformation, the bar has dropped some of its variety in the liquor and wine department, but their beer selection is second to none. Whether it's pick up or drink-in, I make certain to bring out-of-town visitors to the hallowed Beer Garden. Having frequented the restaurant over several years, I can confidently say the entirety of their menu is solid. Though pizza is their hallmark, it's far from my favorite menu item; definitely greasy and in need of ordering with extra-cheese, its heavy carbs help it pair well with libations. It most certainly has to be consumed fresh, however, as it does not reheat well. On the rest of the menu, no one food item stands out from the rest - I personally love their buffalo chicken spinach wrap - but you won't find yourself disappointed with their consistency. Some restaurants can be touchy when it comes to substitutions on their food, but Pinocchio's is very accommodating. More on that later. As far as take-out and delivery is concerned, I have to praise the easy-to-use website and mobile app. As a pernicious eater, I cannot stress the importance of being able to easily and clearly change elements in burgers, wraps, and hoagies, so the fact that Pinnochio's goes above and beyond by offering a plethora of options for ingredients and quantities is a godsend. Even better, their loyalty program earns you points for free food. And since it's nice to have specific examples when it comes to service, I'll let one humorous anecdote suffice. One evening, I had a serious jones for their bacon cheeseburger, which is made so much better since I can order it cooked rare and expect it to be delivered that way. On this occasion it arrived with no bacon. I called them back to alert them to this issue, and they offered me three options: send another burger for free, refund the order on my credit card, or a credit for my next order. Filled with an unexpected lust for cured pig meat, I asked for another burger. The burger arrived with no bacon. I called back again. The manager was unsurprisingly non-plussed, stating that the cook swore he put bacon on the burger. I minced the meat and deconstructed the burger's constituent parts, but there was no bacon for love or money. He offered the same three options. At this point, my bacon craving was overpowered by sheer hunger, so I asked that the burger be refunded on my credit card, apologized for circus of phone calls, and ate both burgers. A few weeks later, I ordered again and the same delivery driver arrived at my front door. As it turns out, the manager reviewed kitchen security footage following the cheeseburger affair and confirmed that the cook had, indeed, forgotten my bacon. Say what you will about my meticulous eating habits and the farcical episode it fostered, but an owner willing to watch tape to confirm this frivolous incident truly cares about his business - and his customers. read more

Beer selection was fine. Nothing mind-blowing. 95% of the beer is sold cold, so be prepared to refrigerate immediately after. I was less than impressed with the staff. I get that you're all 25 year old bros, but you shouldn't be talking about particularly heinous sex acts in front of your customers, regardless of their age or appearance. read more

Hands down the best wing sauce I've eve had. Great beer selection, family restaurant without feeling like you can't say a few curse words in casual conversation. Sweet beer garden. Modern concepts with traditional pizza dining. Keep up the good work! read more

Pinocchio's Restaurant - Delicious - Pizza Near Me - Media, Pennsylvania

Went here for dinner a couple weeks ago. This is a small, local restaurant. Typical pizza place but with a more expanded menu. We ate in. For an appetizer, we got the loaded fries, which come with cheese, bacon, and ranch on them. They were awesome. Then, I got the chicken cheesesteak, which I thought was above average. I don't drink beer but they are said to have an amazing beer selection. Our waitress, Genna, was amazing! She gave us great service and was very nice. I would definitely come back to Pinnochios if in the area. read more

This restaurant was a go to when I was in college. That was in the Stone Age. I never liked the pizza. Guess what? I still don't. The Strombolis are good. So what. Everyone has a decent Stromboli. The sandwiches and salads are ok. The beer garden is a good thing if you are a beer crazed college student . I'm not. I only teach them. I have a buddy who loves this place and I indulge him. They always seem busy , so they are doing something right. Right? read more

A local institution that has totally lost whatever former excellence it may have once had. Ordered a jumbo with pepperoni and sausage. The crust was dry and completely without flavor. The sauce and cheese were sparse and the sausage was some sort of generic pseudo-meat that didn't even taste like sausage! The pepperoni was fine. So, if you like expensive, flavorless pizza, hurry in! read more

The best of the best deep fried chicken I ever have, it is a joy to your senses. Definí you have to be here to taste the awesome flavors and the customer service ? I felt like a king!!! In scale 1-10 think of them like 16. read more

This place is a Media Institution. Just good good food-great pizza,grinders,onion rings--try the meatball grinder-you will want to come back for more. Very fair prices. All kinds of beers. Walt would be so proud! read more

We live out of town and eat here about 3 times a year but have been coming in for a long time. Definitely the best beer selection in the region, with some superb choices. The food is average, with pizza good some of the time, and grinders OK. Steaks are good but not great. Eggplant parm is good as either a grinder or entree. Calzones and stromboli are also generally decent. Occasionally we'll get something a bit mediocre (pizza/grinder etc.). The service is generally very good--pleasant with a sense of humor and responsive. P' can be quite busy and a bit noisy when crowded, but generally its pretty subdued. Usually the wait is not too long--but their specialty pizzas take 20 minutes or more. read more

This is a review mostly for the beer section and not for the attached restaurant. Such is the crazy current PA laws so this review will focus on the retail beer outlet. Inside it's pretty small but offers a solid selection. The isle is quite small, and you would think from outside the place would be larger but it isn't it's a tad cramped, Numerous recent brews that are distributed plus a few occasional PA surprises that might be as common for the East Coast. Deschutes, Port Brewing and Lost Abbey, Alesmith, Jester King, the odd Russian River. THere is great service here though, with very cordial staff who will help you out with any questions, but without being pushy. Rural PAs provides some reasonable prices, and nothing here is outrageous. However, there are only a few odd selections that peaked my interest. I probably wouldn't make my way out here on a long trip, but if I was in the area without question I would stop by to take a look for some tasty brews. Growlers are available as well. read more

Good pizza, good beer. You get a tad more then what you pay before. White pizza with shrimp and spinach is the move cause where else can you get it read more

Pinocchio's is good! It's a pizza place with eat in- if you like the pizza/hoagies/bar food in this area- you know exactly what to expect. Something that makes this place a little more unique is their beer selection and beer garden. I wasn't able to participate in either but I'm looking forward to the day that I'm done making a baby. The waitstaff is great in Pin's. I was with my mom, sister and twin infant niece/nephew and they were super nice and accommodating. read more

This place has been in Media FOREVER, but only recently has it gone and made something special out of itself. Forget the food, the food is crap, but it's that lovable diner quality crap that you like to eat with a beer. And BEER is what I'm here to talk about. They have installed a beer garden with over 700 craft beers from all over the world. European, Asian, Domestic, Craft, Coors and more. It's Amazing with a capital A. What's more the price per bottle isn't going to break the bank. This has become my new favorite hangout, sitting at the tiny bar, watching a baseball game and swilling grade A beer goodness. You can go to the beer garden, pick out your bottles and then tell the waitress who will bring it to you at the bar/tables. Prices are low low low. If your hungry and have to order food, they have a lot of it, just don't be surprised that it's essentially junk food. Lots of stuff is frozen but I've found a few acceptable gems on the menu. Onion Rings - hand dipped, crunchy and big Zorba Steak Grinder - steak with onions, green peppers, provolone and special sauce. Cheese cake - only eat this frozen cake with coffee stout read more

Wow, I am shocked that Pinocchio's got such scathing reviews. I am sorry that some of you folks have had crummy service and cold food. I will admit that sometimes the service is less than perfect, but generally I can't complain. And how can you give a bad review to a place who's marquee says "Possibly the best cheesesteaks around". The one thing that I can complain about is the parking lot, which holds about 10 cars and you have to back out of the lot because it is too small to turn around in. But that's all part of the charm. The atmosphere is kind of like a 50's diner with wood paneled booths and complete with wood carved pictures depicting the story of Pinocchio. There is plenty of seating in the main dining area, where the bar is located, and there is additional seating in the rear of the restaurant (this is my least favorite section to sit in). I always order the onion rings, they are the best around. The fries are pretty good too. The pizza is delicious, a thinner crust and the sauce is just right. I also enjoy the white pizza and the Greek Goddess. I still have yet to have the Sicilian pie. The desserts are standard diner fare, nothing to write home about. Now, let me tell you about the Beer Garden. They have a ridiculous amount of mix and match take out beer (800 choices, if memory serves me correct) and it's all situated in a fairly small space. They sell everything from growlers to beer from all over the world. The staff is pretty helpful too. Do not skip the Beer Garden when you visit Pinocchios. read more

What an awesome place! My friend raved about this place and I see why. As soon as you walk in there are refrigerators with many beers from all over the world! The guys up front in the beer garden were helpful and answered questions on particular beers. My buddies and I ventured in the dining area for a bite. The waitress there was very sweet and took care of us promptly. Our food came out in 10 minutes and it was delicious. I had the roast turkey sandwich and it was so juicy. Great beer, great food and great service equals an awesome place! read more

Very kid friendly. Rowdy and messy kids will barely be noticed here in the casual atmosphere, which is sometimes what you want as a parent of young ones. Good beer list, too. read more

I have been going there for 5 years. Great Pizza and great Beer. Service is terrific. Unfortunately I am moving out of state so I will not be going back any longer. I cared for an elderly gentleman snd he loved it also. If you get a chance go there you won't regret it. read more

I am a fan of both their pizza and beer selection. This place is awesome to sample and taste different beers. The beer prices are a bit high, you can get better prices at Wegmens. But, its local and it is still better to sample here then sample by means of purchasing cases. The pizza is boardwalk style, tasty, and affordable. Do not order their pizza with spinach, broccoli, or tomato unless you like frozen spinach or broccoli and flavorless tomatoes. After that all other toppings I have had were good (mushrooms, peppers, onions, pepperoni...) You will not go wrong with their cheese steaks or fries. After that their food is the run of the mill, nothing worth commenting on. The place is affordable if you don't order the hooch. read more

The beer selection at Pinocchio's is unparalleled. They have over 800 beers available and a constant rotation of new, unusual, and innovative beers on tap - we tried a blueberry blonde, a mango habanero beer, and a raspberry beer. The pizza is also your best bet. We had a summer garden vegetable pizza that was delicious. The steak fries and boneless wings were average. Definitely stick to the pizza here. Excited to go back. read more