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    Scuola Pizza

    4.4 (128 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Mediterranean
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Mayra B.

    This was such a fresh and memorable dining experience. I ordered the lamb gyro plate and everything was perfect, the lamb was tender, the portion was generous, and the side salad was crisp and refreshing. The broccolini ended up being my favorite part of the plate; garlicky, tender, and so flavorful. My parents' meals looked incredible too, and I snagged a few bites. Everything was light, flavorful, and surprisingly delicious. After a hot day, we wanted something that felt both satisfying and not too heavy, and this meal was exactly what we needed. I would absolutely go back. Our server was attentive but not pushy or forgetful. He came and visited us throughout our meal to make sure everything was good. The manager also asked us personally how everything was as well.

    Melizana Pizza 12"
    Alyssa M.

    This time I came to try some of their menu items that were not pizza, and I was pleased! I got the pesto tortellini, which had a flavorful and creamy sauce and was a huge portion. My friend got the moussaka, and afterwards he said he wants to go back already to get it again! The service was very quick and our waitress was really sweet and patient. The ambiance is cute, with nice theming and lots of seating. The prices are also very reasonable for the portions they give!

    Chicken Parmigiana, Bacon Bianca 12"Greek Salad - Full
    Austin R.

    Everything was absolutely delicious. The Greek salad was very fresh and the chicken. Parm was so good that I ate it faster than my girlfriend can finish her second slice of pizza (which she said was also delicious) definitely new favorite Italian/Mediterranean spot

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    Charles F.

    My wife and I stopped in for lunch. They have one door for takeout and another for the sit-down part. The decor was nice and clean. The pictures on the walls confused us because they were about reading and math. They also had books to read for the kids. Once we realized Scuola means School in Italian that made sense. Also we were expecting typical Italian options. This is more of a Mediterranean menu with many Greek choices to compliment the Italian choices. We started with a side of meatballs (SHHH! not on the menu). They were very good and would order again. We then got a large Lil Sicily. Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, Ricotta Cheese, Oregano and Basil. Loved the crust. A large was too large for two so next time we will get a regular. But looking forward to leftovers. While the name says school its a definite date night location for us in the near future. We look forward to tasting some Greek when we we do.

    Rich H.

    We spent a Saturday in Gainesville, FL and for dinner we stopped by Scuola Pizza. "Scuola" is Greek for school or institution. The restaurant has a neat classroom motif. They even have an old middle-school clock with the bars over the face of it. Scuola Pizza offers a menu of signature pizza pies, classic Italian and Greek dishes. For the app, we got the calamari. But these weren't your little frozen squid rings. These were huge squid bracelets. They were tender, crispy, and delicious. Paired with a slightly spicy marinara and it was perfect. For the main, we got the large prosciutto pizza. A beautiful crust topped with sauce, basil, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes, and an amount of prosciutto that bordered on illegal. The pie overall, was delicious, but, and I can't believe I'm about to say this, it had too much prosciutto. Prosciutto, in its natural state, is a smooth, slightly salty snack. A staple charcuterie board item. Cooked prosciutto intensifies that saltiness and is still delicious, but in smaller doses. A whole pizza filled with cooked prosciutto? Delicious in some bites, overly salty in others. A lighter touch on the prosciutto would definitely be appreciated. Aaand I said prosciutto waaay too much. The overall meal and restaurant were great and I would definitely visit again and try the Greek side of the menu.

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    Dennis B.

    1- Parking and surroundings, I always look for the parking areas of the place, you do want to know in advance if parking is available and if it feels safe. Located close to the Northwood area, this is North West Gainesville, and parking is available. 2- The ambiance and decoration is very nice, offering a vintage, quiet and relaxed place for dinning. 3- Location- I was attracted to this place by the pizza sign on the outside and living in Gainesville for more than 19 years, and less than 4 miles away, I thought I would give it a try. 4- As soon as I saw the menu, I changed my mind and tried one of the the Mediterranean dishes. The Santorini Chicken, with garlic broccolini. The Santorini Chicken is seasoned and charbroiled, served with a tomatoes and fresh Mozzarella, accompanied by a bed of rice pilaf. Cooked perfectly as the name implies (charbroiled), the broccolini maybe a little bit too soaked in the oil and garlic, but nonetheless I liked it. The rice pilaf was so tasteful, which I enjoyed it very much. I am very satisfied with the taste and quality of the food. I will return. The experience is more than what I was hoping. I'm hoping for more restaurants in Gainesville like this. 5- Service was awesome, the server would check up on us, every now and then. 6- Overall this will be one of my places to visit more often, affordable, quiet, delicious mediterranean dishes, in my make believe ratings from 1 to 10, it an 8.5 for me.

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    Jennifer H.

    Fantastic pizza, cooked to perfection, and bursting with flavor. The garlic broccolini is to die for! Service is great and the atmosphere is such a neat theme!

    a beautiful cheese pull, how can you resist this!?
    Simone M.

    After reading several reviews, I decided to make a stop here for a nice warm slice. I went in on a Tuesday afternoon, so it was nice and quiet. The host at the front was very warm and welcoming and gave me the rundown and recommendations of Scuola. I wanted something light/non meat option so I opted in for a classic pizza, the margherita. And you can't go wrong with that! The host/waiter was super attentive to my needs and once the pizza arrived, I was in heaven. First off, the 12'' pie is perfect for you and a friend, however since I was by myself, so I decided to be greedy. The pizza came out pipping hot from the oven and the cheese...that was the highlight for me. The cheese with the basil on top was picture perfect - like a stereotypical pizza commercial. The crust was very light and flaky and it didn't make me feel bloated like most pizza places. The sauce tasted very homemade and has the good amount of Italian herbs added in. Let me get back to the cheese because the cheese pull that came from this pizza, expanded for at least a mile long....ok I'm exaggerating but you needed to stand up for this cheese pull it end. I was shocked! From the friendly service to the fresh ingredients - I will definitely be back to revisit this place with a friend or solo to try out more food options!

    Someone's gyro & raw fries

    I've been a customer at Scuola since they opened. They've always been slow for take-out, but always had my order right. Over the last few months, that's been on a decline. Tonight, I ordered the same thing I've ordered for 2+ years, a bacon burger and the chicken pita. I failed to check it at the restaurant, I did do that every time until about a year ago when I just went on blind faith. I got home tonight with my take-out to find a gyro with my burger, so I called the restaurant. I was met with oh, ok, you can come back next time and get what you ordered. I insisted that no, I want a credit for the wrong order, I don't mind paying for the burger I ordered but I can't eat lamb, so this means no dinner for me. Not only that, the onion rings with the burger and the fries with the gyro are raw...it was just raw onion & breading, not enjoyable at all. I don't know what has changed but I sure miss the Scuola I loved. Pic attached of the gyro I can't eat even though I tried. Please step up Scuola!!

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    Wonderful & quiet/calming environment. Fantastic food and service! Clean and stylish too

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