Walking in, I loved the spread of the pizzas!! The selection is vast and it was sooo hard to just pick 2-3 to try. We decided on the mushroom pizza which is my all time favorite, a meat one and plain cheese! I only ordered 1 slice of each, not realizing how big the slices were! They ended up cutting all the pieces in half and we had wayyy too much pizza. Overall, love the food! We did come on a random Monday afternoon at 4pm, so there was barely anyone, but I have been here on a weekend lunch, and it was soo packed and the wait was really long. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

The food here is awful. I've been to places like this before where the food is pre-prepared and reheated. But here it always feels like the food is made to look beautiful, was prepared days ago and the people who are reheating it look annoyed that they have to do it. The pizza, while it appears to have good ingredients, is the worst, chewiest pizza I have ever had. It's basically inedible. My kids literally cannot eat it, it's too chewy. It's a joke. read more

The display of the pizzas was what caught our attention and we didn't really want a sit down full service meal. $10 a slice, pricey but you are in Valley Fair. What did you expect? The texture was perfectly chewy and crunchy. My dummy brain thought that the kale salad was a Caesar salad so we ordered it, but it wasn't and was only drizzled in olive oil so it was quite dry and bland. The server also very loosely placed it in the bowl, felt like she could have been a more generous with stuffing it in. Also looks like they have rotating menu items every so often based on the menu I saw yesterday and what is posted on Yelp. For a quick bite, I think they did fine. 3.5 stars. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

There's something about bread displays that makes me feel some time of way... Pizza alla Pala included. I've passed by multiple times to sniff and stare longingly at the fragrant, colorful pizza and panini spread until I finally got a chance to try it out. The selection was a little overwhelming because everything looked delicious. The crust on the panini was perfectly thin and crispy and heated well, the flavors were delicious and paired well together. I'm not sure why all the low reviews, but I was very pleasantly surprised by my experience here. This spot is great for a quick, casual bite with lots of options and decently fast service when it's not busy. I would definitely come back again to try something new! read more

When passing through Eataly, you'll see this pizza place serving Roman style pizzas by the slice and they will look amazing. The line gets pretty long -- we probably waited at least 30 minutes but it seems like there is a slowdown because of limited people working. We tried the boscaiolo slice ($9.90), which had spicy sausage, tomato, mushrooms, and parsley, and it was pretty solid. They reheated the slice for us, so it was warm and the dough was crispy on the bottom. The mortadella e burrata slice ($14.90) was really cold though -- maybe because they didn't want to heat up the burrata too much? Since it was so cold, the dough because super chewy and our jaws became sore from eating it. The meat is pretty salty and the burrata isn't light enough to balance it out, so the flavor wasn't my favorite either. The pesto pasta salad (side is $4.90) was good though and the green beans in it made us feel healthier. Overall, the presentation of the pizza seems to be better than the actual taste. I'd only recommend coming here if the line is short and straying away from the burrata slices. read more

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Wagyu pizza slice: meat was semi chewy, hard, cold, not very flavorful. Overhyped. Would not recommend as the price is twice as the other options. Margarita pizza: solid cheese, ok tomato sauce, yet still cold. :/ these pizza definitely need to be heated up more since they sit out in the cold on display. There's a good selection of seating areas and just hanging out. Don't recommend the food here. On the pricey side for subpar cold pizza :/ Service wise, the staff gets your order heats it. Not much to it. Being that this place is conveniently located in Westfield, it's a quick takeaway meal. read more

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Having stopped by Eataly several times, I've always made a point to walk past the pizza and paninis section. They have a lot of different slices on display and will make you salivate as you decide on which one to get. Slices range from anywhere between ($8-17) depending on the toppings. We ordered the Tricolore and Porchetta slices. The Tricolore had a salty bite with the prosciutto but balanced with the tomatoes on top. I wish there were more tomatoes because at a certain point I ran out, so each bite got progressively saltier. The Porchetta was just alright. I wasn't a fan of the cheese and the toppings were good but not amazing. We did get our slices reheated but I felt that the slices could have been warmer. Plus the dough itself was a bit too chewy and was more work for your teeth than I anticipated. However the flavor of the dough was really good. For the price per slice, it's hard to recommend this place when there are better and more wallet-friendly places. But as an experience and addition to Eataly, it's worth checking out at least once. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Porchetta - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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*Yelps Pizza alla Pala's other location* Eeeeck, 3 stars?! *Shrugs* Let's do this! I usually ignore bad reviews because you have to try things for yourself and decide. Well, except if it's a meal that's going to make my wallet cry. Pizza alla Pala is a food stall inside the brand new Eataly serving Roman-style pizzas (not pinsa), paninis, and salads. L O C A T I O N Eataly, Valley Fair, 1st level. Use Cheesecake Factory as a landmark and walk towards the courtyard; it's next to Shake Shack. O R D E R I N G Line up (separate line than the entrance to the Eataly market) and when it's your turn, go down the line, choosing your pizza, panini, and/or salad while it's packed up. The person next to me told me the line was so long yesterday that they shut it down. Until the hype dies down, come early. Arrived 30 minutes before opening and was second in line. When it opened, there was about 50 people in line. With the mandate lifted, most staff and customers do not wear masks. M E N U * Roman-style pizzas baked in an electric oven, topped w/ local+seasonal ingredients and served on a wooden paddle (pala): 12 varieties from margherita to a fancy mortadella e burrata. --Available by the slice ($5.90-$14.90) or whole pizzas ($35-$90) --Served room temperature OR they'll heat it up for you. * Paninis: 12 varieties, by the slice ($10.90-$12.90) OR whole ($55-$65). Not all paninis are available whole. * Salads ($4.90-$11.90). 10% OFF during opening weekend! F O O D * Insalata Di Bruxelles: Brussels Sprouts, Red Chili Flakes, Sea Salt, Hazelnut, Raisins, Black Pepper Parsley, Pecorino Romano, Vinaigrette (Side-$4.90) Given the myriad of ingredients, it was boring and bland. * Meatballs (3 for $9) Huge meaty balls in a bright, chunky tomato sauce but they were straight up cold at 11 AM opening time. * Salmone Panini: Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, Chives, Red Onions, Arugula on Focaccia al Papavero ($10.90) Best item we tried, the housebaked poppyseed focaccia was thin, soft, and chewy. There's only one layer of smoked salmon but it was delicious with the rich cream cheese and arugula for a peppery bite. * Pizzas *** I was going to request the staff to heat up our slices but I was told the pizzas were "fresh out of the oven" and "warm". They were NOT. They were the same pizzas I saw that had been sitting when I arrived to Eataly 1.5 hours prior so they were cold by opening time. So, def request your pizza to be warmed up! -- Mortadella e Burrata: Ferrarini Mortadella IGP, Di Stefano Burrata, Toasted Pistachios (Slice-$14.90) Initially, I was like dayaaam...$15 for one slice but you get an entire burrata bundle. Sadly, it was meh. The exterior crust was thick and the base was focaccia-like but too tough to chew because it was cold. The milky creaminess of the burrata mellows out the saltiness of the mortadella. But, there was something off with the burrata, it was sour. -- Funghi: Roasted Mushrooms, Ghidetti Provolone Piccante, Housemade Mozzarella, Parsley (Slice-$8.90) Friend said, it was ok. S E R V I C E Friendly. There's only one staff taking orders and one cashier so the line moves slowly. A M B I A N C E Food stall. You can take your food to the outdoor dining area (dog-friendly) to enjoy. Come early and with a friend/fam to secure a table. P A R K I N G Congested. First 2 hours are free; 2-3 hours: $1, 3-4 hours: $2, etc. TIP: Park at The Row across the street, grab a drink at Blue Bottle or Boba Guys, and walk over. Overall, the food was really disappointing and I'm sad that we had to toss about 40% of it. While I'm sure it may be opening kinks, I rather go to sit-down restaurant. read more

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3.5 stars If you're eager to try out some of the eateries inside the new Eataly at Valley Fair Mall, this is probably the easiest one because it requires no reservation and it's open all day. The downside though right now, a lot of things gets sold out very fast. So my only advice for now is to go early if you want to try the paninis and some other things. Right now, there is a line that forms outside and it moves very slow. They don't have enough workers to take orders, to heat up the pizza slices or ring up your order. So bring your patience if you want to go check it out. I got to try the lamb meatballs, pork and beef meatballs, funghi mushroom pizza, and the mortadella e burrata pizza slices. I enjoyed everything but even though the staff heated it up, waiting for the register can take another extra 10 minutes and then your food is practically cold by then haha. My favorite was actually the funghi mushroom pizza which has an amazing crust. It is pricey so if you are hungry, you might end up paying a lot. The four items I ordered came out to $45 and I was still hungry afterwards. I do plan to come back to try the paninis because they were essentially sold out when I went in the afternoon. Hopefully my next visit, it will be a much smoother experience and I'll get to try much more. read more

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I know it's high-quality pizza, but this is the worst pizza I ever had. And I'm not just pouting because of the wait or price: I simply didn't like it. And not liking pizza is like not liking veterans or firemen or ladybugs. I tried the $9 mushroom slice and $8 salami slice. I liked the rustic crust [it's "crustic"] but the gooey cheese had a weird texture and a flavor I didn't like. I am trying my best not to say gross. By the way, I timed the experience for your benefit. With 20 people ahead of us, we waited 16 minutes in the outside line to get into the door, and then another 16 minutes to order and then another 8 to pay after reheating. So, 24 minutes once you are in the door, plus a minute for every person ahead of you outside. Three complaints: Slices of meat from a neighboring pizza were touching the veggie slices, which are all rewarmed on the same baking tray. It's odd that the pizza is served lukewarm after waiting for it to be heated. They need a higher wattage bulb in whatever they're using. Maybe it's a nanowave instead of a microwave, who knows, but I want my $9 pizza slice to be hot, or is heat extra? The trash cans were overflowing with their unnecessary packaging. There was so much plastic I thought I was watching Darcy & Stacy on Discovery Plus. read more

Pizza alla Pala - The cheese is gross - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Just okay! Pros: - lots of variety and the display looks amazing from the pizza to the sandwiches and side salads - the pizza is fresh (we saw new ones coming out quickly and got a fresh slice of the funghi), and they reheat and slice the large piece in two for you - friendly service and pretty quick (line wasn't too long when we went at opening) - prices aren't too high considering how fresh and large each slice is Cons: - the tricolore was a bit too salty from the prosciutto, and only had 2 pieces of small tomato halves in our entire slice - the crust was a bit chewy and hard to eat even when sliced in half - looked better than it tasted, it wasn't BAD but it wasn't great. I wouldn't come here again if there was a long line Would come here again to try some other flavors (or grab another slice of the funghi), but overall just ok! Also make sure they ring you up correctly, at first they got our slices mixed up with the people behind us. Friendly service and line moves quicker than you'd think! read more

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3.5 stars Pizza alla Pala offers decent options for a quick meal. The pizza is on the pricey side, but that's somewhat expected for Valley Fair. We ordered the Honey Soppressata ($9.90) and Margherita ($7.50). Both were quite tasty when fresh out of the oven. The flavors were enjoyable, and the ingredients seemed of good quality. Once the pizzas cooled down, the crust became very hard to bite into and chew. Overall, I'd be back to try other flavors since it's convenient. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Honey Soppressata ($9.90) and Margherita ($7.50) - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

For me, everything I've had here is an absolute win. I live over an hour away and eating here is definitely worth the drive. I was very excited when this location opened up because I was used to going to the Park MGM location in Las Vegas. I'll admit that the pizza slices sandwiches here are a little pricey for the size that they are, but for the most part, it doesn't even cross my mind because there is no shortage in flavor. Most recently, I had the Mortadella e Burrata pizza. The slices have always been heated to a very satisfying crunch. The burrata was super creamy and soft and it's complimented perfectly by the toasted pistachios. The Crudo was amazingly salty in the best way. One of the best sandwiches I've had here. I've also had the Tricolore pizza. The salty prosciutto with the juicy grape tomatoes and peppery arugula was just perfect. There are quite a few options for seating. Personally, I like to sit outside. The weather has been very nice lately and it's nice to relax out in the open air. A bonus is that the ice cream shop, Salt & Straw is located right across the way from the patio. Nice way to add a sweet finish to my meal. For me, Pizza Alla Palla is a must when I come to Westfield Valley Fair, whether I have room to eat in or just order to go. I can't leave without picking up a slice and a sandwich. read more

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I know a few folks who have been to Eataly and love it. My experience yesterday for the service was great. Everyone was kind and prompt. They stay open until 9pm on Fridays even though their sign says 7PM. The pizza on the other hand was another story. This is my first time trying their food and I've been wanting to go for so long since the food looks so good. Once it was ready on the other hand, the pizzas were cold (even though I saw it placed in the mini oven) and the taste itself was meh. For the price of their items, I dont taste the quality. Their $11 Prosseco was also not worth it. I may give them another try... just to confirm. Tip: Don't go to a place with high expectations. read more

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If you want pizza and are in a hurry then this is the perfect spot. They have a variety of unique pizza's and they aren't overly pricey, but overly tasty! Being here reminds me a little bit of Italy and it should. I remember when this place first opened, the lines were out the door, but thankfully things have settled. If you want a nice little slice of pizza, then check this place out. read more

I was super excited to see Eataly finally open as I love Italian food and went to this in New York. I saw a huge line for it, and being a huge pizza lover, I needed to give this place a try. They mentioned that they used fresh ingredients, and this was their version of roman pizza, so I stood in line and ordered myself one as well! The line looked short but it took a while to order, mainly because each order was taken one at a time, reheated a premade slice, put on a plate, and finished the transaction before going to the next person. I ordered a margherita, where one big slice was cut into two to make it easier to eat, which was nice. The crust was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, giving it a sourdough like texture. The sauce was decent, but because it was premade and not heated enough, it left a doughy texture on the crust right underneath the sauce. And I know they reheated the pizza, but it wasn't hot at all. All of these factors degraded the taste of the pizza which I was excited about, and I questioned why people were standing in line and waiting for this long for this. I do think the place was understaffed and more attention to detail would have helped elevate the quality of this slice, but I would much rather get pizza elsewhere if I had to wait for this long. But I guess if you are in the mood for a slice while shopping in valley fair, you have an option right now if you need a long break. Will try this place again sometime later to see if things improve! read more

Pizza alla Pala - Margherita - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Had a chance to try this place, on the first floor of Eataly after seeing so many friends visit. This is located in valley fair mall and can be accessed near the area where Cheesecake Factory is or the mens macys if you're inside. There's a line so prepare to wait. Once in line we were able to see lots of different pizza choices, as well as some salad like items and meatballs. Ended up trying some marinara based ones with mozzarella and salami which were delicious as well as a 5 cheese pizza, which I would skip next time. I wish they heated up the pizza more but overall the food felt fresh and yummy. The beef and pork meatballs were also pretty good! Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Pizza alla Pala - Pizza - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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This place got some good pizza for the price. That's if you don't get the expensive wagu beef one.. It was like 20 or 30 bucks for a slice! Although, I actually need to try this! The wait here to order can get pretty long during lunch or dinner hours. Expect to wait for a bit if you come during this time because it can get really crowded. I like meat so I tried the Soppressata slice. It wasn't the pizza that had the most meats that I saw but this one was pretty darn good! It's a squared slice which a bit of thickness to it. Just the way I like it! Would I come back here? Hell yes I would! Maybe I'll try the wagu beef or the one that had carmalized onions next time around. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Soppressata slice. - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Was excited to try this place out but was disappointed. The pizza flavors were unique and sounded yummy. But it turned out partly to be good appearances and a lack of substance. The high prices were also a turn off. The funghi pizza was ok and was at least warmish big the prosciutto with burrata cheese was on the cold side even after heated up in the oven upon ordering. Oh well. I won't be back. read more

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Bottom line: average vibes, chewy but crusty pizza, satiated by nothing FLAMEY. Jaw was exhausted by the end, would go back for low key bite. Vibez: located on the first floor of Eataly Silicon Valley (Valley Fair Mall), you can get to the order queue by passing past the gelato spot visible from the main mall walkway, or from the outside terrace by Shake Shack, across from Salt and Straw. You walk on to the end, where pizzas are ready to order for reheat, and that's where the show starts. Order some goods, continue left, pay, then scarf some goods. Pizza: probably the best item we enjoyed. All were tasty. Crusty initial bite, but inner crust was chewy. Margarita was CHEEZY, (pro tip spread the cheese around) and tomato sauce was salty but lightly sweet from the basil. Mushroom was, I dunno, whatever - mushroom flavor was there, but far from special. Butternut squash with hot honey was actually a nice change up - more of a bread than a pizza, but low key, I sorta liked it. Others: fried max and cheese balls are a for sure skip next time. Vege medley is as an effort to not feel like a complete turd having bread as a meal, yet given the main vegetable wa potato, turd status was not avoided. read more

Pizza alla Pala - 3 pizzas, vege medley (aka potatoes), average Mac and cheese ball - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I love this place for an easy, slightly fancy, light meal or snack. To clarify, it's located in the bottom floor of Eataly in Valley Fair. There's a good amount of seating. You choose a prepared slice of pizza at the counter, then they quickly fire up your pizza for you and serve it on a tray. You pay up front at the counter, so there are no waiters. It's definitely much more expensive than your average pizza, but they use good ingredients and meats. It's worth it if you're like me, where you go for the ambiance and get full pretty easily. read more

Eataly Silicon Valley is the hot new destination in Westfield Valley Fair, and on the ground floor facing the outdoor entrance is the most casual dining option in this marketplace dedicated to Italian food, called Pizza & Enoteca Alla Pala. The main feature was a counter of pizzas sold by the slice, made right at the counter where customers line up to order. The pizzas could be reheated to order, though do be aware that some may have been sitting around on the counter for a while and therefore have varying degrees of freshness. Each of the pizzas was built on a crust that was light, chewy, and crispy at the same time (made from a custom blend of flours), and I tried four different variations, including the Pomodoro E Burrata, which was topped with halved cherry tomatoes and a whole round of super creamy Di Stefano Burrata. The Pomodoro E Pesto came with housemade basil pesto along with thick slices of juicy heirloom tomatoes dusted on the top with grated parmesan and pecorino cheeses. A surprisingly delicious selection was the Siciliana, which came with tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and breadcrumbs, which in Sicily acts as a "poor man's" substitute for parmesan cheese. I've never had breadcrumbs on a pizza before, and they added a saltiness and crunch that really enhanced the flavor and texture of the pizza. Finally, my last selection was the Funghi, which came with a ton of roasted cremini and button mushrooms along with Ghidetti Provolone Piccante (spicy provolone), housemade mozzarella, and parsley. Unsurprisingly, the Funghi had tons of umami, meaty, unctuous goodness from the mushrooms and cheeses, making this my overall favorite pizza! In addition to the slices, I also tried two of the prepared salads offered at the counter. The Insalata di Riso Nero was an earthy mixture of black rice along with a selection of different beans including peas, sugar snap peas, haricot vert, fava, and romano beans, along with green castelvetrano olives and kale. But my favorite side was the Insalata Di Bruxelles, made of shredded Brussels sprouts, red chili flakes, hazelnuts, raisins, and pecorino cheese. The raw Brussels sprouts weren't the least bit bitter, and the mixture had a surprisingly spicy bite from the red chili flakes, balanced by the earthy crunch of the hazelnuts, the sweetness of the raisins, and the saltiness of the pecorino. Overall, everything at Pizza Alla Pala was delicious and came at a good value too, and this counter was a great way to sample the food at Eataly in a casual setting! read more

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Stopped in Eataly for a quick lunch while shopping for pasta. I stepped into the pizza line and the slices looked so good I had to stay. I ordered the porchetta slice. It had broccoli rabe, porchetta, mozzarella, pecorino Romano, garlic, and red pepper flakes. The mix of cheeses with the porchetta was tasty, but the broccoli rabe wasn't my favorite. I found it to be overpriced for the overall quality and taste. I tasted my boyfriends slice which was prosciutto, stracciatella, and cherry tomatoes. It was good, but again, it wasn't over the top amazing to make up for the price. The ordering system is a little wonky, you order the pizza in the same line as some other items, and by the time you get to the register your pizza is a little cold already. It was a good experience since we were already shopping in Eataly, but for the price it would be hard to go back again a second time. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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Fast food type of place with pre made slices like pizza my heart. Prices range from 8.5-15 per slice. Find your own seating type of place. This is a new eatery, part of Eataly in valley fair, so there's a line to buy food even on weekdays around lunch. They claim to use the "best ingredients" but pizza slices are hard and chewy and not enough cheese to hold the toppings in place. They warm the slices up when you order however it's still cold in the middle. I got a fungi and mozzarella pizza slice and there was barely any cheese on it. Mushrooms fell off as I took a bite. Not worth the 10 dollars at all. read more

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Gets very busy (30-40 minutes total wait time for a weekday afternoon). Roman-style pizza that I had higher hopes for, but fell short. When you get to the counter, you let them know which pizzas you want and they heat it up for you (except for the ones with burrata). Even after it was heated up, it was still only lukewarm which made the dough chewy and the cheese on top rubbery. Was better after we brought it home and heated it up some more in the toaster oven. On the pricy side, although each slice is cut into two pieces and is quite filling. Caprese salad was good and fresh, but expensive for such a small cup. Would give this place another try, but would probably try the slices with a tomato sauce base instead. read more

Pizza alla Pala - Left: funghi / Top: cinque formaggi / Bottom: mortadella e burrata / Right: caprese salad - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Huge line at the door. I thought Wow! Must be good pizza! Then I realized the line is mainly due to poor training. After picking out the pre-cooked pizza (took 10s), it took the staff ~10 min to get it to register. All they had to do is cut it in half, heat it up (took no more 30s?), put it in a box and ring it up. Lots of body moving around but absolutely no efficiency. Not to mention by the time I got my pizza, it's still lukewarm at most. Keep in mind this is pre-made pizza. Other pizza places can almost make a fresh pizza, bake it and pack it up in this time. Finally, after waiting 40min in line, I am by the glass stand and I see this fly crawling around all the pizza slices. I wanted to leave, but I have already put in 40min into waiting - sunk cost fallacy. This little guy in the picture already crawled on 10 slices during my waiting period. I chose something far away but most likely it's touched by his buddy flies. Anyhow, pizza is good (even when it's room temp). Hence the 2 star. But overall experience is poor! read more

Pizza alla Pala - Cotto E Stracciatella pizza - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

I don't know why all the low reviews. The Roman style pizza here is fantastic. It's delicious. The crust is thick but not overpowering and there are a lot of topping options to choose from. Try em all. But really, get the meatball sandwich. It's $13 for a "half" which at first I thought was kind of small. But it was a really good size. The meatballs are so flavorful and delicious, the cheese is creamy, the marinaras acidity balances it all out. Excellent, messy, amazing sandwich. read more

Came here today after seeing a long line for Ramen Nagi and passing by the deli counter on the first floor so many times before. We've seen the pizza slices with giant mozzerella balls, but never actually stopped to try them out until today. There wasn't a lot of seating, so my boyfriend had to claim a table while I waited in line, though it looked like most people eat then leave fairly quickly. We got the Mortadella E Burrata, Polpette Panino, and a side of the Chopped Italian Salad. For coming here for the first time, ordering was a little confusing. It was easy enough to see that someone will get your pizza slice and heat it up for you, but I wasn't sure who was supposed to help me with the sandwiches. Also, I think they need better organization since they mixed up whose items were whose, especially if anyone got sides, and the other customers and I had to explain what we got to them. It moved fairly quickly otherwise, though the line was shorter than what I normally see. The mortadella had lots of mozzerella, salty meat, and a crispy but soft crust. One downside to the big ball of cheese is that some parts is a little lukewarm even after they heated the slice, though it was all melty and gooey still. I didn't notice the pistachios much, and the pizza was pretty salty and rich that you needed a drink with it. The bread on the panino was great, soft and crusty. The flavors from the toppings matched well together, giving a nice light, fresh taste. The meatballs were excellent. However, I was a little disappointed that there was only meatballs on the side you can see, and none on the other side - basically only giving you meat for half the sandwich. The salad was alright, I don't think I'm used to these kinds of salad. There was either little and no dressing, which I didn't like as much since some of the leaves were more bitter than expected. It was a okay side for how rich our other food was, but I don't think I would get it again. I think it's a decent place for pizza and paninis, but not super amazing. If the line isn't too long and you wanted a quick meal, this would be a pretty good place to go. read more

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My friends and I went to Eataly to check out the hype this past weekend. This place is located right next to Shake Shack and Cheese Cake factory. It was a holiday so the area was PACKED. We waited in line for about 1.5 hours in the sun! There's only one cashier and the line moves VERY slow. All the workers seems new and still training, so you have to say your order to 3-4 times to different people. You cant order non alcoholic drinks in this line. The pizza itself was quite disappointing. We ordered every slice of pizza, couple salads, and the meatballs. They will package your slice of pizza and mix it with all the other ones, so you wont get anything fresh out of the oven. The prices were reasonable but for a 1.5 hour wait, definitely not worth it. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. read more

Pizza alla Pala - First time! - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This review is strictly for the Alla Pala pizza street level. Supposedly, this is a Roman style pizza. But, seriously, if this is typical of this style, then I will stay away. The crust is just too tough, literally like jerky. My daughter could not even chew through one bite it was so tough. I hate giving bad reviews, but I have TMJ, and trying to eat this pizza really messed up my jaw. It's too bad, because the toppings are first rate and delicious. But the crust is a deal breaker. Curious, though, is that this is a TOTALLY different experience than having pizza upstairs in the restaurant. That was delicious pizza with a the perfect crust - reminiscent of the pizza I had when I visited Italy. I wish that they would sell the pizza they made upstairs In the Eataly restaurant, because this just was a major disappointment. read more

The pizzas taste good and I like the variety. I would definitely come back to try different slices. However, the crust is incredibly hard. We had a difficult time cutting through the crust. Additionally, it is not warmed up well. I think if the pizzas are warmer and the crust quality improves this would be an amazing experience. read more

Pizza alla Pala - tricolore (bottom), soppressata (top) - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

A friend told me that it's finally open and I had to try it! It's only Wednesday and the place is extremely packed. I waited for about 25 minutes to be served although the line did move quite quick. I got the tricolore and pesto pasta it was pretty delicious. Overall it was a good experience and I can't wait for the crowd to die down so I can try more items on their menu read more

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I absolutely love this pizza, the toppings are generous, the crust is nice and crispy and does not get soggy like the Napoli style pizza. They always have seasonal toppings that change each month so you can try something new. The tomato sauce is really great, love the mushroom one also. read more

This place redeemed my experience here at Eataly after trying one of the restaurants on the third floor. First what I'd like to commend is the presentation on the window. The array of Roman style pizzas (and other offerings) were colorful and inviting so I had to grab a lil something because the restaurant did not satiate me enough. The presentation already won my heart over, but I was impressed with the size of the slices, and the prices. Don't change it. You got a really good thing going on here. One slice was absolutely filling! The staff was friendly and pleasant despite the dynamic of ordering and expediting yourself. They like to converse with you as you wait for your pizza to crispen up so it made the experience memorable. Should I get the chance to visit, I will definitely come back to this place. Explore the facility and explore your options. This place ended up being a gem compared to what I thought was going to be the experience I wanted upstairs, I found it down here. :) read more

Pizza alla Pala - Pro tip: Don't get sloshed off bellinis, and go for the first restaurant just cause you're convinced the ambiance will satisfy you. Trust. - Sandwiches Near Me - Santa Clara, California

This is some of the worst food I've ever had. Flies sitting on pizza slices. Cold and dry paninis. Expected better from Eataly.

The food would have been excellent if properly served, and we would have moved quickly through the service line with more experienced people serving. We were served by what appeared to be two teenagers on their first day on the job. After waiting in line for some time, we arrived at the point where the beautiful slices of pizza were. We stood still there staring at the pizza for over five minutes before somebody asked which ones we wanted, and "warmed" them. When they were handed to us, they were practically room temperature. We ordered two salads, neither of which had any dressing at all, completely dry. We later learned from the manager that the servers were supposed to give us our dressing on the side. Apparently, nobody had told them. I reiterate, the food was excellent. We'll probably try it again in a month or so, at which point I'm expecting a great experience. Eataly at Park MGM in Las Vegas had none of these issues. read more

Overpriced want to be Italian but not even close. $10 for an iced tea. $24 for a few pieces of shaved ham and a huge ball of mozzarella drizzled with olive oil and no bread. The Margherita pizza was ok but it was like they microwaved to warm it up because it was too chewy. read more

The order system is bad and not efficiently.. and finally, cashier do not know what kind of the pizza we ordered and in front of other customers,.pizza is not very tasty but not worth at least $9.00 per slice .. read more

Pizza is somehow tasteless, even with so many visually high quality ingredients on the pizzas. Very disappointing and would not recommend. Round Table is better... read more

We were excited to try it, but probably won't go back for a while. The service was the main problem. Two or three teenage boys with a "hurry up and get them out" approach to customer service. Very sloppy and not very accommodating. We ordered 5 different slices of pizza and they put them in a box with some slices stacked ON TOP of other slices. Who stacks pizza slices on top of one another? Not Pizza Hut, not Domino's, not anyone, except these people here. If one box isn't big enough don't be lazy just get an additional box. A few minutes later I asked if they'd heat up the slices for us and the teenage boy says "We've already boxed it up so we can't". We hadn't even paid for it yet and we were still in line, but he tells us he can no longer heat it for us. Absolute ridiculous and extremely poor customer service. Clearly he told us that just so he can keep trying to rush through his line of customers. After we checked out we actually brought the pizza back and asked the man at the register if they could heat it up and they did. So the teenagers who are working there definitely need some customer service training. The pizza itself is ok, but these types of service flubs make people not want to come back. read more