Gibroni's Pizza is a Detroit-style pizza spot in San Clemente with a lively bar atmosphere and…read morestrong weekend energy. Pros: This place has a really good overall vibe half restaurant, half bar which makes it feel more like a night-out spot than just a pizza place. The atmosphere was fun and energetic, especially with live music starting around 7pm on the Saturday I went. Staff were friendly, and the bar side added a nice social element if you're just hanging out with drinks. The pizza itself is a Detroit-style deep dish, and I got the pepperoni with hot honey. The quality was solid cheesy, thick, and filling but a bit more oily than expected. Still, the flavor was good and it felt like a heavy, satisfying meal. The beer selection was also good and paired well with the food. Parking is actually a strong plus here. There's a dedicated lot for customers that's free, which makes things easy if you're able to get a spot. Cons: The biggest downside is the menu structure--you have to order full pizzas only, with no slices or half-and-half options. That makes it harder to try multiple flavors. I wanted to try the mushroom truffle pizza but couldn't without committing to a full pie. Price is also on the higher side at around $26 for four pieces. Verdict: Overall a really solid spot with great vibes, good drinks, and quality pizza. I'd definitely come back, especially to try the mushroom truffle pizza next time.

Was super busy and loud, definitely a bar feel. I thought since it was crowded the food would be…read morelegit, sadly I was wrong. We ordered a pizza and the Opa Greek salad. On a positive note the staff was incredibly warm and kind. My family and I are foodies, my children eat everything, and of course pizza is a staple we all love. Unfortunately the pizza was not good. My son who's 8, even said it was too oily and neither kid finished a slice. My husband and I also got the Greek salad and were pretty surprised when they came with no lettuce. Generally I assume when I'm getting a salad there's lettuce in it so we didn't think to ask. My husband and I asked about it and were told it's traditional Greek. I can respect that but it's a pizza joint and I've been to many Greek restaurants and have never had a lettuceless salad. The waitress was a doll and gave us a plate of lettuce to add to it (at no charge). Wasn't in love with the dressing either, it was very acidic but lacked in flavor.

Unique menu, authentic Italian dishes. Definitely a go-to in San Clemente. We had the Agnese pizza,…read morebeet salad and carbonara pasta and all were delicious. So many offerings, you won't be disappointed.

Lovely spot for a date night or girls night out!!…read more We had an awesome dinner at Buona Forchetta. Their homemade pastas are incredible and you can mix and match pasta with different sauce and add ins. The salads are also really good as starters. Great selection of wines and desserts. We got the fried pizza dough with dipping sauce - amazing!' Service was wonderful as well. Our waiter was super personable and made great recommendations. We can't wait to go back!

We happened to go on a very busy Friday evening, which means it's a good thing, right?…read more8 adults 3 small children 1st come, 1st serve on the large open area of bench tables, upstairs, downstairs and a small put front patio. Nice small arcade to keep the kiddos and Dads busy, amd 2 counter bars. Order at the counter, your name is called, pick up your own food and full your own drinks. A chaotic rhis evening but overall a good experience. A very nice lady and son let us have their table. It can get very loud in there. Service is great. Pizzas wings and mozzarella sticks were a solid 8.5. Pizza is loaded with toppings, not too saucy or salty, freshly made. We will definitely try this place again in a not so busy evening or get it to go. Price on point for the amount of food we ordered.

From 11 months ago…read more To Whom It May Concern, I'm writing to formally report a safety incident that occurred at your Pizza Port location on July 10 at approximately 8:10 PM. While entering toward the second-floor parking lot, my daughter slipped on what appeared to be discarded pieces of salad near the stairwell. This posed a serious hazard, and it's unacceptable that no preventative cleaning or signage was in place. As a general manager in the restaurant industry, I understand that accidents happen -- but how they're handled is what defines your operation. When I brought the issue to the manager on duty, it was met with a dismissive and careless attitude. No guest complaint form was offered, no apology was extended, and no effort was made to make things right. At the very least, we should have been offered a complimentary meal - especially given that we were there to enjoy dinner, and it's not easy for families to dine out in today's economy. This situation was not only poorly managed, but it showed a lack of regard for guest safety and hospitality. I expect a follow-up on how your team plans to address this issue, both in terms of cleanliness and customer service, to ensure no other guest has to experience this. Name of manage on duty was Carson and general manager Braden nuxoll still hasn't done a single thing. Very sad for such a good establishment to get ruined by bad management While that was terrible experience I have still come and enjoy coming as a poor shift leader does not reflect on food quality. Food is still great

Tonight we ordered from our favorite pizza place, and the wait time was 1 hour and 10 minutes--wow!…read moreYou can't rush greatness. The place was absolutely packed, with tons of people waiting for tables, which says a lot about how good their pizza is. Despite how busy they were, the team kept things moving and took great care of everyone. I even joked with the owner, who was hustling nonstop taking care of customers, "Wow, my Yelp review must have brought in all these customers!" (Just kidding, of course!) Hats off to this incredible pizza place. The pizza was as delicious as ever, and it's great to see a local favorite getting the love it deserves. Highly recommend!

After trying pizza from many places in So. Orange County, this is definitely the best of the bunch…read more The ingredients are obviously top grade and the pizza hasn't never disappointed. I didn't realize that apizza really is New Haven style. Thin, crispy, and chewy. Haven't tried the clam pizza. That is next on our list.

We celebrated my boyfriend's birthday at Parlor Pizza and it was absolutely perfect from start to…read morefinish. Anthony was our server and bartender, and he truly made the night special. He was attentive, friendly, and so on top of everything making sure our drinks were full, our food came out smoothly, and that our whole group felt taken care of all evening. We were lucky enough to have space in the speakeasy area with all of our guests, which made it feel private and extra fun. Being able to hang out, celebrate together, and even play pool made the night feel so unique and memorable. Everything about the experience the atmosphere, the service, and the overall vibe was amazing. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Thank you, Anthony and Parlor, for such a fantastic birthday dinner!

San Clemente: Lovely and lively, The Parlor replaced Brick restaurant and a nice replacement it…read moreis. Fabulous service from start to finish. Very attentive without being intrusive. Ordered were a Pepperoni pizza and the Margherita pizza. Margherita is always too bland for me no matter where I have it. I have to go for pepperoni always on my pizza, and it was tasty. I would've added mushrooms, but it wasn't my turn. Nice crust, flavorful, very thin Woodfired pizza. Just a note-share and eat it there. Too floppy for leftovers. My preference. Tagliatelle Bolognese was upscale flavor with the right spice and totally 100% agreed with my taste buds. I am a fan of thinner pasta, but this is how it's done at Parlor. Funny, it was extremely long strands of pasta so have your knife ready. Unlike the pizza, it made great leftovers, and I thought it tasted even better the next day. So I don't recommend sharing it. Ha! Make reservations, find parking or take the trolley when it's running.

I can't believe how lucky I was to come here. I'm at the coolest waitress and she was clearly in my…read moreopinion somebody that should own this place, but I had to have the fettuccine Alfredo. I didn't regret it. I sat outback on the outdoor patio is awesome but when I come back? Yeah, I'm gonna be trying a lot of these pizzas. This place is a classic staple in this community you come in you'll know why the parking is plentiful and my server, Tracie? I'm coming back lol

This place is fine. You're in San Clemente, probably visiting for a trip, and you want dinner -…read morethis place is good enough for that purpose. I don't think the food or service was exceptional, but it's not disappointing either. It is a casual sit down with reasonable prices for the area. White pizza was good, pastas were mostly average.

Cosentino's Pizza -- San Clemente Pier…read more Let me clarify something immediately: I did not come for a peaceful walk. I came riding a crazy-ass Tesla-fast go-kart, basically stolen from my own kid Max -- because daddy needs to have some fun too. Life's about balance, okay? Parenting and speed violations on a pier. And right there, mid-ride, ocean wind slapping my face, seagulls plotting crimes -- Cosentino's Pizza appears like a divine pit stop. The pizza? Straight fire. Crispy crust, perfect chew, cheese pulling like it's auditioning for a commercial, sauce hitting that "don't ask questions, just eat" zone. This is the kind of slice you eat standing up, slightly out of breath, helmet still on, questioning your life choices -- in the best way possible. Now pause everything. GIA. Boss. Manager. Queen. Controller of the oven universe. Cool, sharp, zero nonsense, all heart. You can feel she runs the place just by the way everything works. And then... the chocolate chip cookies. I'm not exaggerating. These cookies should be regulated by the government. Warm, gooey, perfectly balanced, chocolate melting like it knows it's special. One bite and you forget you were just committing minor pier-related felonies in a go-kart. Pizza on the pier. Ocean views. Stolen go-kart from my kid. Gia dropping the best motherfing cookies on planet Earth*. If you're on San Clemente Pier and you skip Cosentino's -- seek help. If you stop here -- welcome to the correct timeline. Max, I'll return the go-kart later. Probably.

This place has been around for awhile and I like that they have pizza by the slice. This time, we…read moreordered two pizzas and garlic knots. The hot honey pepperoni was amazing. I didn't care for the margherita much, but I also didn't choose to order that pizza anyways. The garlic knots were soft and fluffy inside but could have used more garlic. Definitely a good spot to go grab food at after a morning surf session.

ambiance and food is trad italian…read more the meatballs and fresh bread are PEAK the lemon panacotta is balanced (not too sweet or too tart) recommendation granted

our party of 3 came because there was a craving for shrimp scampi which they didn't have…read more oh well, we sat outside and enjoyed cocktails, bread and some wonderful feta stuffed warm olives. for entrees there was fettuccini in a pink sauce with sausage, aglio olio with and without head on prawns the focaccia is served with an abundance of olive oil and the aglio olio is drenched in oil also. as the sun set the chill came in so the outdoor heater helped. i'd say the service was rude to say the least, particularly the server. it took repeated requests to get the heater going.

Great space with indoor and outdoor dining options. The…read moresmoked chicken wings are probably the tastiest and unique I've had, and crave them often - and I'm not normally a fan of wings! They're smoked and dry rubbed instead of gooey and sticky. Their pizzas are unique combinations, and you can get personal sized and even do half half toppings of the large size. Went for a second time this week and were surprised to have accidentally joined their trivia night on Wednesdays! Service is so quick and friendly, you order at the counter, but they'll come to your table for extra orders. Love!

I have to tell you if you want to go somewhere creative and beautiful. It has really good pizza…read morewonderful outdoor seating and all sorts of craft beers on tap. This is where you go now me personally I can't drink alcohol anymore, but I'll tell you right now that's OK. that didn't stop me from trying one of their pizzas. They have a lot to offer but if you're really gonna show up, you gotta try the meatball set too or the chicken Caesar wrap, but I had to do the Suprema, but I had to do it without olives, but I wasn't disappointed although I really think I should've ordered a large but when I come back, I'm gonna have to try the chef Shiba's cheesecake if I wouldn't have eaten so much I'd be eating it right now. Parking is great. Environment is wonderful. One thing I have to admit that I totally love. It's only in the friendly service, but the great music as well as a personal size pizza that I literally inhaled.

best pizza I've ever had, very kind service and the pizza has excede my expectations, also best…read morewings and fries I had, way better than apizza dojo

Happy to find out you can order takeout. There is a separate takeout door on the right side of the…read morebuilding. Ordering was easy but it did take over an hour to be ready. I didn't mind the wait, it was actually just enough time to go to Dana Point Harbor and walk around. Tried the La Foresta and it was not only pretty, it was delicious! Must try if you like mushrooms. Can't go wrong with the classic square pepperoni. So good even the next day!