Home Slice A locally…read moreowned Italian restaurant that's been in operation in Seaside for over ten years (ca. 2015). Gusto is one of the few truly scratch-made Italian restaurants that specializes not only in pizza, pasta, and sauces, but also features an old-school brick, wood-fired pizza oven. Hell, they even make their own mozzarella! They have not only caught the eye of locals and Yelpers, but have also managed to earn a recommendation in the current Michelin Guide. The Good: * Private parking lot, as well as street parking. * Fabulous service from Alex! * Prices are very reasonable considering the food quality. * Local beers on tap. * Strawberry Prosciutto Salad (seasonal special) was fantastic! Who knew strawberries paired so perfectly with salty, cured prosciutto and pistachios? This might not be on the menu all the time, but if you see it, get it! * Complimentary focaccia was unbelievably soft and delicious. As if it couldn't get any better, their olive tapenade served alongside it was equally delicious, making for an unbeatable duo. * The Margherita pizza is the ultimate test of a pizza restaurant--and they passed with flying colors! It's so simple that if something isn't right, it'll be easy to spot, but everything from the homemade mozz to the slightly charred crust and the delicious sauce made this the perfect pie. I give it a score of 3.14159265359...! The Meh: * Meatballs were a touch too tough and could've been a bit more tender. They were still fuçking delicious, so honestly, who cares? The Ugly: * Despite the name, Seaside isn't the most glorious place, and this location is downright sus AF. Conclusion: Maybe one of the best meals so far of 2026. If you have any doubts about coming here, relieve yourself of them and get down here posthaste.

Was excited to try this place for dinner. Made reservations online 30 mins before arrival. Good…read morefriendly service. Food: Margherita pizza 4/5 added extra mozzarella, good but expected better crust with a wood fire oven Fungi pizza 4/5 tasty and same comment as above re crust Artichoke ravioli 5/5 excellent super tasty and creamy Beet salad 3/5 ok should have asked for dressing on the side Linguine Al vongole 3/5 super strong seafood flavor. Just ok. Focaccia bread sooooo goood! And the dipping sauce too!

I honestly can't believe this place wasn't packed! My group and I stumbled upon this spot for a…read morelate dinner after a long day of exploring the coast, and it was exactly what we needed. It's a cozy, family-owned business. When we arrived, there was only one woman working and doing absolutely everything--taking orders, prepping, and baking. Another person eventually came in to help her, but we honestly felt for them! Despite being understaffed, they were kind and hardworking. We were so hungry that we forgot to take photos (rookie mistake, I know), but the pizza was phenomenal. We ordered: Classic Pepperoni: Perfectly greasy and crisp. BBQ Chicken: Great tangy sauce-to-topping ratio. Curry Chicken: The standout! Super flavorful and a nice twist on traditional pizza. They do not skimp on toppings which was great. It took about 30 minutes to get our food. Honestly, for a small family shop where they're making things fresh, that's not bad at all. If you're in a massive rush, be mindful, but the quality is well worth the half-hour wait. Bottom line: Support this local business! The food is great, the people are hardworking, and it's a perfect spot to refuel.

My family loves pizza and when we saw a new venue to try we were excited. The menu is intriguing…read morewith many non-traditional pizzas. There is informal, in-door seating but it looks more like a take out place, though the prices are more high end. The reason for my three star is that the pizza ultimately was bland and most importantly the crust was undercooked. It's a pretty thick crust and ours was doughy; I had to recook to make it more firm. There wasn't much sauce and it had no flavor. The toppings seemed fresh and it is possible their Eastern pizzas are more flavorful, so if you are looking for that you should give it a try. But if you want a more traditional Italian or 'West' pizza, there are better options.

Food was delicious, we finally sat down at this place after my last review I gave it 4 stars 3…read moreyears ago but this place definitely stepped back up that bonus star back. Service was fast pace and quick they don't skimp around when it came to ordering our food. It did take a little long for waiting for our pizza to come out and be on our table. Maybe it was the timing when we went we ordered around 6:45 then came to our table at 7:30. Some stuff asides that long wait the ambiance is what you expect this place is booming and everyone sitting down and eating pizza or what you ordered. It's definitely a great spot if you're looking hungry in Monterey. Come here. But again be prepared that it might take a while for your food to come to the table.

Was visiting Monterey for the weekend and I saw this pizza place was busy with a line out the door…read more This is usually a good sign. We walked and were told tables are 1st come 1st served. Fair enough. We a got a table fairly quickly and requested for it to be cleaned. We then went to the counter to put in our order which was a medium house combination pizza and a small caesar salad. It was Friday night, so we knew the wait would be a bit long, and they warned us, it would be about 40 minutes. The salad came out in about 25 mins, and the pizza another 45 mins later (this means the the wait ended up being 70 mins.) The salad was standard. The pizza came hot with the perfect amount of toppings, the crust looked airy, and cheese was melted. Well, it looked alot better than it tasted. It was pretty average and the crust ended up oily and lacked flavor.

Excellent made-from-scratch thin-crust pizza. Side salads also very good, if basic, fresh, tasty…read moregreens and yummy dressing. Limited, but reasonably nice, space to eat onsite, and they seem to do a lot of take-away business. I'm dairy-intolerant (sadly), and my one quibble is with the non-dairy cheese they use. The binders in most non-dairy cheese, including the one used here, melt poorly and yield a subpar texture. Miyoko makes a fabulous cashew-based mozzarella, which local chain Pizza My Heart uses, and which is a remarkably good substitute for high-quality mozzarella. I'm hoping Tricycle might start using it, too.

Have been looking for a spot in Seaside, coming from out of town and seen this on Yelp. 3-Meat…read morePizza was great, plenty of toppings. The Char is what got me, the dough was tasty. The place was clean and will definitely come back.

Gus, the manager, greets you like family. Large salads. Tasty pizzas. Best tiramisu. Cozy casual…read moreatmosphere. Highly recommend. May 2026

Was in the area for a spa day and decided to make a quick pit stop here. Literally, the best pizza…read moreI've had in a long time! We ordered the meat lovers. It was the perfect thin crust pizza, crunchy and flavorful. They weren't stingy on the toppings either. We also ordered the calamari and chicken wings. The calamari was not good! It was giving fish sticks, not crispy with a fishy taste. Huge miss there. However, the chicken wings were delicious! Tons of flavor, cooked perfectly. It came with a ride of hot sauce and ranch, but they didn't even need either. I'm sad I don't live in the area or I would become a regular. The staff was very attentive, customer service was stellar. The only downside is that they have limited indoor seating, though they do have a small patio with heaters. In all, solid place you should definitely try! Food rating Meat lovers pizza 10/10! Chicken wings 10/10! Calamari 2/10 Customer service 9/10 Ambiance 8/10

I usually order Mountain Mike's Pizza purely out of convenience, but my last few experiences have…read morebeen frustrating and disappointing. Multiple slices of pepperoni had plastic still attached to them, which was clearly visible tangled around the meat and left behind on the plate. This wasn't a onetime mistake or limited to a single slice. l've encountered the same issue on more than one occasion, including at different Mountain Mike's locations in the area (Monterey and Marina). It is extremely off-putting and raises concerns about food preparation and quality control. Unfortunately, this has happened often enough that it's hard to ignore. I hope Mountain Mike's takes this issue seriously and improves their preparation standards. For the price, I'd expect to eat without any inconveniences coming from the food itself.

NEVER, EVER going back here. Ordered a large Mt McKinley with Daniel on the phone. Told him I had a…read more40% off coupon for a large pizza. They charged me for a Mountain size over $50.00. Unbelievable.

If you're looking for a pizza spot that absolutely knocks it out of the park, this is it. From the…read moremoment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely excited to help us pick out what to try. You can tell they really care about their customers and their food. The menu had so many amazing sounding options that we couldn't decide... so we didn't, we ordered three different pizzas and I'm so glad we did! Every single one was fantastic. The Sophia was a dream if you love white sauce pizza -- creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced without being too heavy. The Golden State was one of the most unique pizzas I've had in the best way possible. Every bite had something interesting going on and who knew pizza and potatoes just work so well together. But the absolute star for me was the special "La Bomba." WOW. The Calabrian chili gave it the perfect kick and depth of flavor. It was bold, a little spicy, and completely addictive. I would honestly come back time and time again just for that pizza alone. They have a unique crust was perfectly cooked crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside -- and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully put together, not just thrown on a pie. The place itself has a great vibe, good service, and the staff makes the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. Whether you're dining in with friends or grabbing a pizza to go, this place checks every box: great service, creative menu, amazing flavor, and pizza you'll be thinking about long after you leave. Already looking forward to our next visit!

4 stars $12.84 for…read moreslices of cheese and pepperoni. They are huge! Unexpectedly, this is classic New York style. And best as I can remember, with just about that classic taste. Good pizza. Better than I was expecting. Can definitely eat again.

Visiting the area, I'd never heard of this spot and seeing that it's a local area chain, I was a…read morelittle skeptical since it's in a mall. When we arrived the place was busy but the line moved fast. We were told our food would take about 30 minutes but it came much faster than that. We ordered the 12 inch pepperoni and it was great. It was hot, fresh, and a good portions of toppings. I'm now glad to know it's an area chain as I'll visit another location next time I see one.

We wanted to love this pizza SO much. It was the only spot open in town as late as we needed it and…read moreit looked like it had a slamming menu. Freestyle machines are also always a good sign. I ordered the Watsonville and my husband got the Big Sur. Two award winning pizzas. For the price point ($36 for a small pizza!), we figured we were in for a mind-blowing experience... we were mind-blown in the opposite way. Just HOW could the pizza be so mediocre? The cheese, the sauce, the meats -- flavorless. We were truly in denial, thinking at some point it would click. Sadly, we ate a few slices each and threw the rest out. We just knew neither of us would reach for any leftovers. It was that bad.

Quite frankly, one of the best pizza places I've been to in a long time. Our pizzas were fresh,…read morequick, and filling! I got the gluten free dough for a custom pizza and it was incredible!

This is an update/reply to owner on 4/1:…read more I think your reply to me here is making matters worse. You're refusing to take accountability for the fact that you hired an individual who is extremely obnoxious, mouthy, and disrespectful to a customer who is having a problem due to a combination of factors - one being that you closed early on a weekend night, and the other being that a third-party service is failing to do a good job. A third-party service I might add who you have chosen to do business with. As a small business owner myself, as you pointed out, I can assure you, I will never hire a person and allow them to work at my front desk who has the audacity to treat customers as rudely as your employee did. The largest offense here was the behavior of your employee and that is the one thing you have failed to address. There are solutions to the problems you were having - one is as simple as writing a note on your door, letting your customers know that you've chosen to close early that day. Another is refusing to do business with a third-party who is making matters worse rather than better for your business. But the most important thing here is having the care And attention that is required to not hire people capable of being so rude to your customers. Your employee did not make that offer of a pizza until we pointed out that he could have done something better to address the situation rather than giving mouth. But the point here is, we did not want pizza at that time. We wanted the night before when we were in a jam, and by that point, our trust in the food at your store was completely shattered. Because if a person makes a decision to hire someone that is so rude to customers, they may also make the decision to hire a cook who spits in your food. And anyone who fails to understand or address the unacceptable behavior of their employees when it is necessary is indeed a one star establishment. This is an update: A person from Pizza My Way called me a day after I posted my original 1-star review. She was friendly and helpful, and ultimately refunded the $40. I appreciated that. So I brought my review up to 3 stars. However, the situation was seriously unacceptable. Businesses have a responsibility to hire people who are going to treat customers with respect and who are capable of responding to problems created by decisions of the restaurant and their policies. This was a stressful experience and my wife and I walked away feeling very disrespected and initially $40 poorer with no pizza and no solution. The young person working for them has no business treating customers who pay a whopping $40 for a pizza that way- and his behavior being tolerated makes it impossible for me to give the restaurant another chance - so I cannot give an honest review of their food only their service. Maybe if someday I get a call that they have let said employee go they can regain my trust and I'll give them a try because their right up the street, and perhaps I can become a regular customer since I'm so close and they can get a higher rating from me. Originally posted 5/15: Worst pizza experience on the Monterey Peninsula by far. The place just randomly closes on a Saturday night well before their posted closing time. I order for pick up, spend over $40 for one large pizza which is absolutely crazy. I mean other people might think that's normal but I think that's crazy. That doesn't matter. I was in a jam and I had to get my kids some food and was not able to get back home and cook because of an emergency at work. In any case, I pay for the pizza online and then I called to confirm and there's no answer. I call multiple times. I show up to the store in person at around 8:35, 25 minutes before they are supposed to take their last order, and the whole place is dark. The next day, I am assured by the person I speak to on the phone that I will be refunded. Later on that day, I double checked to make sure that's true and it looks like they withdrawn the money from my bank account. So I called back and the person I speak to on the phone refuses to give me their name, they take absolutely no accountability for the situation, and offer absolutely no solution. So I spent $40 on pizza I never received, I was completely unable to get the attention of the manager, and my wife, and I both had to endure rudeness, extreme rudeness from their staff. When I walked in to restate my reasonable request to no avail, the person on staff was recording me on his phone. I don't get it. I'm the customer and I've already spent money and I still haven't received any product from them. It's nothing personal. When you're closing well before you posted hours on a weekend night, when you've got some cockamamie ordering system that you've built into your website, when you can't be accountable to your customers that spend money or even polite, you deserve the bad reputation that follows.

Quite charming indeed! Cozy and intimate seating. Great service. I got lucky and was able to snag a…read moretable without much wait, since I didn't have a reservation. The server made some recommendations for me after I let him know what I was in the mood for and my taste preferences- I'm so indecisive. Honestly the pizza that the folks had next to my table looked incredible. But I knew if I had a whole pizza in front of me , I would absolutely eat the whole thing in one sitting by myself. So I decided to be "good" and not tempt myself. I went with the Gnocchis Parisiens- oh. My. Goodness. Spinach flavors, light, fluffy, comforting, delightful... surrounded by this Parmesan cheese bake/sauce. I practically licked the pan it came in. It was so good. I got the half order which was filling but easily would've smashed a full. By rec of the waiter, I got the glass of Rose Bargemone- g'damn. So good! Paired perfectly with the dish I got. I felt so romantical after this visit LOL this place makes you feel a little whimsy. The waiter also gifted a small chocolate drop to go- I mean I dunno how they made that thing but it was the best chocolate I had all trip!!

One of the most charming restaurants in Carmel by the sea…read more Michelin awarded. A delicious French bistro. Terrific mushroom appetizer. Gorgeous wine menu. Terrific service-attention to detail. The best steak, linguini and all entrees are delicious. Bon Appetite!