Pizza Bocca Lupo Menu

  • Appetizer
  • Salads
  • Pizza
  • Lunch Special
  • Soft Drink or Large Water

Diabetics at Pizza Hut

Pizza is neither a great meal nor the worst for diabetes. All you need is some fact check and monitoring while ordering your pizza. Diabetics can opt for thin crust or skinny pizza at Pizza Hut and avoid the cheese topping to cut down on the excess fat and sodium. If you have diabetes, then ensure to check your portion size when you order a pizza. One or max. two slices are enough. You can also avoid meat if possible and go for wings as a meat option.

Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for Diabetics:

You must avoid Meat Lovers Pizza with Original Pan Crust as it contains over 1000mg sodium and will add 470 calories in your meal. You should also skip Super Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice which is too high in sodium and fat. Chicken wings are often tempting but you must control and restrict yourself from ordering Traditional Honey BBQ Bone-in Wings as it can add up to your sugar levels if you eat too many. On average, a person orders or consumes six chicken wings pieces in a day.

Sides must be avoided at all costs especially if it's Bacon Cheddar Fries with Ranch Dipping Cup for its high sodium content. You must also avoid New York Style Cheesecake with Applesauce as dessert as one slice of this dessert item contains 86g sugar. Pizza Hut also offers other Italian dishes such as Pasta. However, you must skip Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Meatballs and Garlic Bread as it is too high in sodium and sugar.

Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Pizza Hut:

Veggie Lover's - Personal Pan Pizza Slice

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 290mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein

Hawaiian Chicken - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice

Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 300mg sodium, 14g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein

Chicken Bacon Parmesan Small Original Pan Slice

Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 310mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 7g Protein

Naked - Bone Out Wing (Piece)

Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 4g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0.5g), 160mg sodium, 6g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 5g Protein

Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Classic Caesar Salad

Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein

Cheese Small Hand Tossed Slices

Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 250mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein

Cinnamon Stick

Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein

Healthy Meal suggestions for Pizza Bocca Lupo

  • Appetizer
  • Salads
  • Pizza
  • Lunch Special
  • Soft Drink or Large Water

High Blood Pressure at Pizza Hut

Fast-food restaurants like Pizza Hut are not recommended to dine-in if you are diagnosed with high blood pressure. Most pizzas at Pizza Hut are high in sodium and hence you must stick to one or max. two slices of any regular size pizza to limit your sodium intake. Try out the salads as they are not only healthy but also keeps you full for a longer period. However, you must ensure that you don't order the salads without any extra dressing.

Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for High Blood Pressure

Avoid Meat Lovers Pizza with Original Pan Crust and Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice at all costs when you order at Pizza Hut. Both these pizzas contain a high amount of sodium which can spike your blood pressure levels. Also, skip Bacon Cheddar Fries with Ranch Dipping Cup and Traditional Honey BBQ Bone-in Wings to restrict your sodium intake.

Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Pizza Hut

Veggie Lover's - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice

Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 3.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein

Hawaiian Chicken Small Thin 'N Crispy Slices

Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 280mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein

Chicken Bacon Parmesan Small Original Pan Slice

Nutritional Facts: 160 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 310mg sodium, 15g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 7g Protein

Naked - Traditional Bone-In Wing (Piece)

Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 160mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein

Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Cheese Small Hand Tossed Slices

Nutritional Facts: 130 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 250mg sodium, 17g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein

Classic Caesar Salad

Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein

Cinnamon Stick

Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein

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High Cholesterol at Pizza Hut

Whether large, medium or small, a pizza can boost your cholesterol levels instantly. You shouldn't eat more than one slice of any pizza your order at Pizza Hut. If you're concerned with your high cholesterol, then it is wise to take your friends to Pizza Hut and share pizza among them slice by slice. You can also try pasta at Pizza Hut but ensure that you are not adding any dressing or extra cheese as you order pasta.

Foods to Avoid at Pizza Hut for High Cholesterol

Keep your pizza intake to one slice to avoid high cholesterol intake while you dine at Pizza Hut. Skip Supreme Pizza Large Original Pan Slice as it contains a high amount of fat and the sodium levels are also very high. Avoid the desserts section completely to limit the fat and sugar intake. You can also limit yourself from ordering non-veg pizza and skip adding sides or dressing on your orders to ensure that your cholesterol is in check while dining at Pizza Hut.

Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Pizza Hut:

Veggie Lover's - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice

Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 3.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 14g Protein

Buffalo Chicken - Small Original Pan Slice

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2g), 420mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein

Hawaiian Chicken - Small Thin 'N Crispy Slice

Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 3g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 300mg sodium, 14g carbs, 3g sugar, 1g fiber, 6g Protein

Traditional Bone-In Wings with Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 300mg sodium, less than 1g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Cavatini Veggie Lover's with Garlic Bread

Nutritional Facts: 630 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 2.5g), 730mg sodium, 113g carbs, 14g sugar, 7g fiber, 21g Protein

Classic Caesar Salad

Nutritional Facts: 110 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1.5g), 270mg sodium, 12g carbs, 2g sugar, 2g fiber, 5g Protein

Breadsticks

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 4.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 260mg sodium, 19g carbs, 1g sugar, 1g fiber, 4g Protein

Cinnamon Stick

Nutritional Facts: 80 calories, 2.5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 100mg sodium, 13g carbs, 4g sugar, 0g fiber, 2g Protein

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  • robert k.

    This pizza is dead on rustic Italian-style paper-thin crust pizza done right. Minimal but flavorful toppings accompany minimal but flavorful cheeses and a light smattering of sauce. But what sets this place apart is their brick oven and their paper thin crust that absorbs all the flavor from it and gets a little charred to enhance them. If you have never had this style pizza before, you may be a little thrown off. If you love Pizza Hut or Domino's or Round Table, well, maybe this isn't for you... But if you love thin crust pizza, if you love true Italian-style pizza, if you love flavors and fresh ingredients over fat and grease... this is your place. Pizza of this caliber is few and far between in the Bay Area, so I'm really glad Pizza Bocca Lupo is doing it 100% right, and I'm glad they are in such a great venue in the new San Pedro Market Square. I'd also like to personally thank the cashier who was kind enough to void my original order and give me the student discount since the sign was hiding behind the customer in front of me. Note to management: THIS IS GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE! I'd love to see them work on some more baked items too, like baked rigatoni with sausage or baked ziti or some baked meatball dishes, or lasagna.. A+

    (5)
  • Presley James C.

    i absolutely love this place!!! my favorite pizza place by far! the pro's: -delicious -cool atmosphere -special brick oven that creates the most insanely delicious italian pizza -awesome caprese salad -quick -efficient -great staff

    (5)
  • Jennifer S.

    It was my first time here at Pizza Bocca Lupo and I am very pleased with the quality and freshness of ingrediants. The cashier was very friendly and helped me choose the Bianca pizza. I ordered the half pizza and salad lunch special. The Bianca pizza consisted of mozzarella cheese topped with arugula, proscuitto, and balsamic vinegarette. The dough is a thin crust and is very soft. It is a very light and healthy pizza. I was surprised by their portion size and was even more surprised when I cleaned my plate. Yes, it was that good.

    (4)
  • Christopher T.

    I really liked this place when it opened, now, not so much. I always order the Bianca pizza. Each of the last three times it has been less than satisfactory--always for different reasons. - Strike 1: No prosciutto. This pizza isn't much except bread and lettuce if you leave off the meat. - Strike 2: Not sliced, Not cooked. It is hard to undercook a wood-oven fired pizza. Really hard. But they did it. - Strike 3: No prosciutto again. It isn't that hard. It is one of the three or four basic components of this pizza. Couple this with the fact that they don't do call ahead orders, and my likelihood of coming back here again is getting smaller. It is too bad, they started out with a really good product. UPDATE: Within hours of posting this, the manager contacted me to express his concern about my post and also to ask for more specifics to correct the problem. Anyone who care this much about my business will get more of my business. I upped the stars from 2-3 and I hope that on my next visit, I can order my pizza and rate a 5. I am crossing my fingers.

    (3)
  • Amanda R.

    Best pizza in the South Bay. My husband and I have been looking for a place we like as much as PIzza Delfina in San Francisco and this one is as good, if not better. All the special pizzas are wonderful.

    (4)
  • Pauline D.

    I don't go to the San Pedro Market as often as I'd like to, but the atmosphere is great and there's always different options on what to eat. My friend and I decided to try out Pizza Bocca Lupo since he heard good reviews about it (the wood fire oven was also something that attracted us to it). The customer service was on point and the guy who helped me was really friendly. We tried the pesto pizza since the guy said, "think about all the other pesto pizzas you've tried and multiply it by 10!" Sure, after a sell like that, why not? The wait wasn't long, about 10 minutes. All in all, it was an alright pizza. I like thin crust pizza and having to fold it like New Yorkers do, but I was a bit saddened and disappointed how it didn't live up to that "x10" hype. Not the best I ever had, but I'm willing to give this place another shot.

    (3)
  • Angela H.

    Excellent quality pizza and ingredients. Can get a little spendy when you customize it a bit, and it is a little small, but it leaves room for plenty of the other goodies in San Pedro Square. Worth the wait, gives you time to get a glass of wine and find a seat.

    (4)
  • Sarah N.

    I've been here twice already. The first time was a hit, the second time was a miss and I had the same thing! The first time I had the bianca and it tasted just fine! The second time I had Bianca and Joe (?) on one pizza. Joe's I think it was called but correct me if im wrong.. it's like the meat lovers pizza. This pizza could be shared among two people but the second time I ordered from here it was terrible! The dough was all soggy and nasty and ugh I just couldn't finish it. This place needs to be more consistent ... Try the soda's though! The Blood orange soda is delicious!!

    (3)
  • Alvin C.

    Super thin: CHECK Fresh basil: CHECK Fresh mozzarella: CHECK Tasty sauce: CHECK Wood burning oven: CHECK All this makes for an amazingly tasty neopolitan pizza. They even had mozzarella di bufalo for an extra $2! The pizza was about 12" wide and cost $8.99 during SJ Eats. The sauce was just phenomenal; bright and fresh tasting! Personally, I would've preferred my pizza to have been in the oven a couple seconds longer to firm up the bottom every so slightly and a few more leaves of basil, but all in all, a solid pizza.

    (4)
  • Aaron J.

    Let's just come right out and say it. There is _NO_..."EN"..."OH"...better Neapolitan-style pizza in the South Bay. There are places that cost more, yes. There are places with more seating. There are even places in fancy, upscale shopping centers. None of them are this good... No matter what you order here, you can't go wrong. The Margherita is fantastic, the Joe's Special rocked my birthday world, and the Diavola will spice up anyone's night! Thank you, PBL, for making amazing pizza!

    (5)
  • Ann L.

    Had dinner at Pizza Bocca Lupo on Wed 1/25/12. We were there early for dinner around 5:30pm. This place should be busier since it's really good & prices aren't as high as SF! They have a similar oven as Una Pizza Napoletana in SF. People working there are Nice & it's a Casual place inside San Pedro Market - nothing fancy, just good eats. We tried: Insalata $4.99 - since we mentioned we were sharing they offered to split the salad, that was very nice. Salad comes w/ arugla, pear, gorgonzola, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil. It was a nice salad w/ 5 slices of pear. Only wish it came with walnuts too, I love walnuts in my salad. Pizzas are sold Whole 12", NO Slices here. You can get 1/2 of one type of pizza & 1/2 of another! Best idea EVER. We got 1 pizza (1/2 of each type) for $12.99, 2 big slices of each = 4 big slices total: Diavola $12.99 - Suppose to be Spicy, I didn't notice it, but friend did. Comes w/ crushed tomatoes, mozzarrella, salame, roasted bell pepper, garlic, crushed red peppers, extra virgin olive oil. I liked it best, but it was still Hot cuz I ate it first. Bianca $12.99 - It comes w/ prosciutto crudo, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, arugula, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil. I thought it was ok, cheese got cold by the time I got to it. I'll go back for the other 3 types they have: Margherita $8.99 Joe's Special $12.99 Bradley's Special $12.99 Drinks they have: Beer, wine, Soda, Bottled Water, Espresso, Cappuccino Dessert $4.5 - didn't see or ask about Recommended - go try it!!

    (4)
  • Christopher C.

    How have I not written this yet? I love this pizza. I love writing a review for an excellent store. It's Neapolitan style, thin crust pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. They told me what kind of wood they use but right now, I forget. I've had 6 different pizzas about 20 times. I'm a big fan of Joe's Special, Bradley's Special and the Margherita. Notice how that last one is spelled differently than a margarita? They are all good. I wish they had more basil on the margherita pizza but they told me that's how it's done in Napoli. I'm thinking of bringing my own basil next time. Go get a beer from the bar while you're waiting. The people in charge of the lease on the building, the bar I believe, are uptight so if you want beer from the pizza place, there's only 6 chairs you can sit in.

    (5)
  • Donna R.

    As I sit outside at San Pedro Market Square with my wood fired pizza from Bocca Lupo, I am drifting back to my poor days backpacking thru Europe, when the most affordable and filling meal was a single, plate sized pizza. Thin crust, gooey, cheesy goodness. Dribble a little hot olive oil on top and it's pizza heaven! This is Bocca Lupo! To me, one of the best pizza finds south of Europe! The atmosphere at the "Square" is romantic and refreshing in the urban sprawl that is now San Jose. Pet friendly and great for people-watching as well. We've been back 5 times since discovering this gem in July and will continue craving this delicious pie!

    (5)
  • Vladimir P.

    Pretty decent fastfood style pizza. Really, nothing special. The chief pizza was too salty and just OK, and when you tilt margerita to one side, the grease will just flow freely off it - yuck.

    (3)
  • Angeline K.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo makes some pretty good Italian style pizza. There are only 4-5 actual pizzas on the menu, but you can create your own pizza with the ingredients listed too. I've tried the Joe's Special and the Bianca. Of the two I liked the Bianca more. The arugula and prosciutto are a nice pairing. You can tell that the ingredients they use are fresh, high quality ingredients. The only thing I don't like (and I'm starting to think this is true of Italian style pizza in general no matter where it's made) is that the pizza crust is thin enough to become soggy in the center. It's definitely a "fold and eat" kind of pizza. Everyone that works here is super friendly and always smiling. When I wanted prosciutto substituted for the sausage on the Joe's Special and they brought my pizza out without the prosciutto, they fixed it up without any hassle and apologized for getting my order wrong.

    (4)
  • T P.

    I love San Pedro Square and pizza! I ordered the pizza with pear, arugula and gorgonzola cheese. It was rich and delicious with the perfect amount of cheese.

    (4)
  • Rina M.

    FYI: this is not an actual free-standing restaurant, my bad. Onto the 'za: it is delicious! My friend and I shared the margherita and it was so good! the sauce was extremely fresh and had no overly-sweet, processed flavor to it that I loathe about most pizza sauces. The crust was crispy and not too chewy but the downside was the center of the pizza felt flimsy/undercooked. The cashier/waitress lady was super sweet and let me try some wine before pouring 2 huge goblets for us. Great service, pretty decent food, worth trying again!

    (3)
  • Juanito F.

    Best Pizza in the South Bay! I am a pizza snob and it is about time the South Bay got a legit original. Our company is there at least once a week for a great pie and the cool environment of the Market Square. We need more originals like this. And the owners are pretty cool peeps. The husband is from Naples and imported the good recipes. -Team Film Antics

    (5)
  • michael y.

    Once again, I'm not seeing what the big deal is about a restaurant that has received a high number of overwhelmingly positive reviews on Yelp. I sampled three of the pizzas here - margherita, diavola, and bianca. All three pizzas were just ok for me - decent but forgettable and unremarkable in every way. I had to try the margherita pizza first, and I was expecting greatness as I bit into it. While I liked the dough and its thinness, the sauce was unremarkable and the basil - there just wasn't a lot of it and it didn't add much to the pizza. The bianca was interesting, as the greens and balsamic vinegar made for an interesting combination. While it does have prosciutto, the arugula overwhelmed the pizza. So, if you're a meat eater, I would stay away from this pizza. The diavola was just ok also. Unremarkable and not very memorable. What I enjoyed more was the atmosphere and the environment. It's an open area, surrounded by other eateries, much like a food court but with a much more cool crowd. This is a happening place. There was live music and is a great place to people watch, with lots of food choices. I wouldn't come back for the pizza, but I would definitely come back to San Pedro Square.

    (3)
  • Philip L.

    Super thin pizza made fresh, hard to go wrong with that. Cheese and pepperoni topping was good but not great.

    (4)
  • Jessica L.

    Location/Ambiance: Located in the San Pedro Market Square. This is probably one of the biggest things I like about Pizza Bocca Lupo. (San Pedro Market Square is a new development in Downtown San Jose with gourmet food, drinks, and a good crowd but that's another Yelp review.) You walk up to the counter, order, get a number, and your pizza is brought out to you. I've never had to wait too long to order and the pizza is done in less than 10 minutes. Great for the impatient hungry ones like myself. ;) You can also pre-party with a drink from the bar across the way while waiting for your pizza. Food/Prices: I always order the Margharita pizza. This has really got to be one of the best Neapolitan/thin crust Margherita pizzas I've had in the Bay Area and at a reasonable price, too. The ingredients are fresh. The cheese is definitely noteworthy and generously spread on the pizza. The sauce is light and not too salty or tomato-y. The basil is fresh and can be enjoyed and tasted with every bite. The crust is thin but not crispy. Absolute perfection! Aint no party like a pizza Party! Service: Fast and friendly!

    (4)
  • Angie M.

    "Has anything opened at that San Pedro Market yet?" Yes! Pizza Bocca Lupo! Decided to drive by to see if there was anything open in the market and were very happy to see a place service delicious pizzas with high quality ingredients. I ordered the bianca (mozz cheese, arugula, prosciutto, garlic, and i think balsamic vinegar) and bf created his own from the margherita... both were very yummy and we were able to get our pizzas in less than 10 minutes! Lots of seating inside (there is a huge bar area with tons of tables) but the outside seating is where you want to be. Unfortunately, you aren't allowed to bring your alcohol out of the building (a woman who we think were one of the owners let us enjoy our beers, then nicely told us after we were finished). This place will definitely start getting the huge crowds once word gets out so enjoy them now when they can still fulfill orders with just one oven. :)

    (5)
  • Sam P.

    Pretty good rustic style pizza. A bit soggy in the middle. Very good cheese. The crust is amazing when dip with the balsamic vinger.

    (4)
  • Minh N.

    Pros: - Freshly made pizza - Excellent thin crust flavor - Fresh ingredients! Cons: - Price? But not really, the pizza here is really awesome!

    (5)
  • Morgan H.

    Turns out the cheese issue was temporary and we should be back to the normal yumminess soon! -- My coworker and I have been eating here once a week since it opened. We always loved it, until recently. Depending on the day it is either the best pizza you've ever had, or a huge letdown. We had several weeks were it tasted like they forgot to add salt in the dough. Seems like they fixed that problem, but now I think they changed their cheese? My pizza the past few weeks hasn't had the spots of delicious wet mozzarella throughout the pizza, instead it looked and tasted like it was just covered in plain old shredded mozzarella. If the pizza was consistent I would give it 5 stars for sure, but it sucks spending $10 and not knowing what you are gonna get.

    (4)
  • Joe D.

    Great place to get a real Italian-style pizza. If you don't know what that is then go here for the best example. Most pizza in the U.S. is actually American-style pizza-- which I also love, but it's different. Italians like their pizza thin - very thin. Some places in Italy actually go overboard with crust as thin as a tortilla shell. Here it's about right. Pizza Bocca Lupo uses the same flower and tomatoes that they use in Naples- the originator of pizza. They bake it in a real Italian-made pizza oven just like in Naples. Try the margherita pizza - not related to the drink, but rather a royal Italian named Margherita whose request started the whole pizza revolution. That was the first real pizza and consists of just tomato sauce, olive oil and basil. It's pizza in its purest original form and Bocca Lupo makes the most authentic example I believe in the South Bay. The pesto pizza and some of the others are very good too. Come for lunch and share a margherita pizza in two and it's a good light lunch for around $5/person. Sit outside in the great patio next to the historic Peralta adobe and enjoy the simple pleasures.

    (5)
  • Nancy D.

    LOVE THIS PIZZA PLACE. Whenever the boyf and I come here we always pick this place Bc the pizza is perfectly thin, light, crispy and full of flavor!

    (5)
  • Lindsey F.

    Yummy thin crust pizza fresh from the oven. Crust is delicious. I prefer more toppings on my pizza, but the flavors are fresh and the atmosphere at the market is awesome. Definitely would bring a group here again.

    (4)
  • Nicole W.

    I have been dying to try this place since the oven looks so cool, but was let down. The person at the cashier said it would be ready in 10 minutes, but they were talking with their friends and burned our pizza then had to make another. Over 30 minutes later we got a pizza with bits of burnt pizza from their previous mess up. Then they continued to talk amongst themselves. Oh well, maybe it was just an off day. The place has potential and the oven is still pretty cool.

    (3)
  • Greg L.

    This place comes incredibly close to delivering the perfect thin crust pizza. I ordered the Diavola Pizza ($12.99), which came out in a speedy 8 minutes or so. The flavors and ingredients are amazing. This was probably one of the tastiest sauces I've ever had in a pizza, with enough heat to not require extra crushed red pepper for my taste. Generous amounts of salame and roasted red peppers topped the pie. The Achilles heel of this pizza lies in the sogginess of the inner 2/3rds of the crust. While the outer rim of the crust remains delightfully crisp, the central region remains fairly flaccid, necessitating the use of two hands to prevent the toppings from sliding off. If only the crust remained crisp throughout, this would be a virtually perfect neapolitan pie. The seating area consists of the plethora of tables located in the San Pedro Square Market, which is a pretty cool indoor area that has flat screen TVs to watch sports games on. Also note that if you park in the garage across the street, Pizza Bocca Lupo doesn't validate parking, but the bar across the room does.

    (4)
  • Silke M.

    The owner read my review (love it when they do and respond) and offered me a free pizza because I wrote that last time mine came out a bit burned. He also said, they would have made me a new one if I had asked. I should have indeed, my bad. Actually just thinking about their delicious pizza right now, makes me hungry for it. I will be back:) Thank you!

    (4)
  • Jennifer D.

    The pizza here is AWFUL. Got the pesto which they managed to burn the first time around, but the girl was really nice about it and offered to bake us another one. She even packed us the half burnt pizza to take home! That would've been all fine and dandy and may have even warranted a 4 star...if the pizza had actually been GOOD. But the pesto pizza might possibly be one of the worst pizzas I've ever had. The crust was limp and lacking but the biggest problem was the cheese. After only five minutes, the cheese had already dried to the point of breakage and there was no evidence of the nice warm gooey stretchy blanket that should have been smothering the crust! That, for me, is a deal breaker. Ended up leaving the half-burnt pizza. Caesars $5 pizza beats this. What a waste of fifteen bucks.

    (1)
  • Omi Y.

    Located in the San Pedro square. Italian pizzas with thin crust. You can split the whole pizza here with two specials I got the Joe's special & Bradley's special. The Bradley special was my favorite filled with garlic flavor, so mouth watering!

    (5)
  • Craig C.

    Stopped by Pizza Bocca Lupo on a whim while traveling back from a day trip to the beach. I was in the mood for pizza and this was one of the first things that popped up on my Yelp App. Boy am I glad I checked this place out! I ordered a half Joe's Special + half Margherita Pie and a couple of cups of water. For 2 people, it was only $13 and we each had two very generous slices of pizza. I didn't get a chance to try the Margherita pizza, but the Joe's Special was phenomenal. The dough/crust was very good and crispy and the toppings tasted fresh. The Margherita half looked very good also and my friend said that it was very good. Looks like both parties were very happy with the pie. I also liked the location of the place. It's kind of like a food court, but not like one you'd find in a mall. There were quite a few other dining options, so I thought it was cool that you could take a family there and get a nice variety of food and all eat together. This place ranks pretty high on my list of favorite pizzas. I would definitely like to go back some time and try some of their other flavors. 5 stars in my book!

    (5)
  • Eric C.

    Margherita was my favorite, diavola (slight spicy kick to it) a close second. Plenty of seating in the back. Pizza was ready in 10-12 minutes.

    (5)
  • Maureen O.

    Love this place for yummy pizza! I love wood fire grills and thin crusts, so this makes it perfect for me. I ordered a variety of pizza's for a party of 40 people. The excellent staff was able to take my order for 12 pizzas, to be made within an hour. I was hosting a birthday party in the building next door within the market, and they were able to bring it over and deliver the delicious food! I recommend all of the below pizzas, they are all wonderful! Diavola Crushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Salame, Roasted Bell Peppers, Crushed Red Peppers, Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Joe's Special Crushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Sausage, Mushrooms, Extra Mozzarella, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Margherita Crushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    (5)
  • Rita C.

    Amazing Neapolitan style pizza in the most enjoyable setting in SJ. Order your pie, grab a glass of wine at the bar across the market (or wait for a waitress to approach you), and settle down at a table in the courtyard to listen to live music or enjoy the sun. (Wine is also available at the pizza counter, but you have to drink it right there at the counter). I love the Margherita - their pizza is so good, it doesn't need any embellishment in my book. I've also enjoyed the caprese salad and the garlic bread. This is a great place for a date night, or to bring the kids. I bring a few little trucks for my son, and he is happy to play in the courtyard, and it's spacious enough not to bother anyone.

    (5)
  • Enza P.

    My boyfriend and I were at a friend's birthday at Blush when we suddenly got really hungry. We initially decided to get Mexican food, but were overwhelmed with the wonderful aroma of Pizza Bocca Lupo's kitchen. Even though they were closing, they still made our pizza and the cashier was still very lively. I definitely appreciated that. We shared a pizza and I ordered a glass of red wine. Our pizza had mushrooms, sausage, and basil on it. I also added pepperoni. Our total was about $25. I definitely think it's overpriced for 1 pizza & a glass of wine but I also think it's probably one of the best pizzas I've had in a very long time. I would not get the wine again. We devoured the pizza quite quickly. Since it was a late night snack, it was good we shared the pizza. However, if it was dinner time, I think I would've wanted a bigger portion. The pizza was soooo good. Just amazing!! It was baked in the brick oven so you really get good flavor out of that. However, the bottom of the pizza could have been cooked a little longer. Still, this is still one of my top pizza choices and I cannot wait to come back!

    (5)
  • Wakako U.

    i tried it again recently and i don't love the chewy doughy crust nor the flavor so much.

    (3)
  • Tran N.

    This area of downtown San Jose is definitely turning into the it spot. Met up with some friends for a late dinner in San Pedro square and we decided to try Pizza Bocca Lupo. I ordered one of the many specials listed and was pleasantly pleased with the quality of the ingredients. I don't remember what I ordered exactly, but the pizza was ready within 15 minutes and it tasted incredibly fresh. My partner was able to finish the pizza on his own but it was a little bit too much for me. I find the pizza to be somewhat of an awkward size- too small to share, and slightly too big for a single person.

    (4)
  • Lyna K.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a while but always went another route, so I finally got around to trying the pizza margherita and I loved it. It is sauce and cheese and basil goodness. The crust was soft and chewy, and I would have preferred it a little on the crisp side. Initially I thought it was a little expensive for a thin crust pizza without many toppings, but considering the location everything is going to be about $10 give or take. Fortunately the sauce was on point so I will be getting more pizza in my future...extra crispy.

    (4)
  • Roy C.

    Co-sign what other 5-star reviews have said...neapolitan thin crust, slightly chewy but light crust, and right balance of sauce and cheeses. My favorite is the Joe's Special, but check the board by the register for whatever the special is that day! Had a great one once with pancetta, onions, and thin-slice potatoes that was ((eyes closed)) awesome. A definite go-to spot in the San Pedro Market.

    (5)
  • Franklin M.

    atmosphere pleasant..open courtyard in back..caprese salad was fine..gouda pizza was superb..rich,stringy c heese with great crust and flavor reccomended

    (5)
  • Joe M.

    Had a late lunch or early dinner the wood fired pizza is the best and the service was fast

    (5)
  • Madalina B.

    This is a pizza place in the recently developing marketplace in San Jose (a few connected restaurants and bars with a common eating area of picnic tables and a TV. They offer a good combination of fresh ingredients and an assortment of gourmet toppings, we went with a mushroom and prosciutto pizza. The pizza was good, though a little pricy for the size (~$17 for a pizza for 2 and self service). I did love the community eating style - sharing long tables with people who picked up food at any of the other restaurants - and was a fun place to catch the end of a 49ers game with some fans.

    (4)
  • Bijoli S.

    A really good option for thin crust-wood fired pizza in the South Bay. There wasn't much of a wait, and the margarita pizza was a steal at $8ish bucks. I'm glad to have neapolitan pizza so close to me!

    (4)
  • Matt T.

    Okay being a New Yorker I'm a big critic of Pizza. Now it may not be NY pizza, but it's pretty amazing. NIce thin crust, great tasting sauce! Joe's special is pretty close to NY and while the Diablo isn't anything traditional from what I know about pizza, it's got a great kick. This is all not to mention the fantastic atmosphere of the new San Pedro Market. All the other markets look great too, but I can't steer myself past Buco Lupo whenever I find myself in there.

    (5)
  • Anthony M.

    I love this place. I discovered it a few weeks ago and have been back several times ever since. Not only is the pizza utterly delicious, I am also very impressed by the service. I went there this evening to share a pizza with my girlfriend. When the pizza was ready, I brought it back to our table and got ready to dig in. A few seconds later, I was interrupted by one of the staff (the cute girl with the glasses) who told me that they were making a new pizza for us because the crust was too burnt. It actually looked fine to me, but she said that they had already started it and it would be ready in a few minutes. She then offered to box up the existing one for us to take home if we didn't want to throw it away. Score!! Seriously, the first pizza was fine, but I am so impressed by a place that pays such close attention and has such high quality standards. Will definitely be back and will tell all my friends.

    (5)
  • M B.

    Amazing! Great ingredients, awesome service and a pizzaiolo that knows the craft. It all centers on the pizza Margherita, but there are options to meet all tastes. For the people in other comments questioning the crust, you need to understand that this is Neapolitan style and not Roman. If you want a taste of Naples in San Jose, head over to San Pedro Market and visit PBL. Have a Peroni at the bar with your pizza or grab a Coke (They have the Coke with sugar instead of high fructose... Yes! There is a taste difference!) and sit outside. I did not try the garlic bread, but something tells me I will be back soon. Great job, PBL!

    (5)
  • Aleksandra B.

    At last, real pizza has arrived in San Jose! This is as close as you can get to real Neapolitana pizza. The Margherita is fresh and delicious with a simple thin crust, fresh tomatoes, sweet basil and mozzarella. A wonderful light lunch or if you want one all to yourself hardy dinner.

    (5)
  • Wei T.

    Best pizza in the south bay area.

    (5)
  • Chris H.

    Had the margherita pizza. Good flavors, but very soggy in the middle. Maybe too much sauce. Thin Crust pizza should be crispy on the bottom.

    (2)
  • Amy W.

    Pretty great pizza. The crust is excellent - nice and thin with good flavor and crust. The mozzarella was nice and milky. The Margherita was incredibly scant on the basil - would have appreciated at least one small piece of basil per slice! We should have ordered extra basil. We also had the pizza with arugula and prosciutto. I liked the bitterness of the arugula contrasted with the salty prosciutto. This is a good, high quality pizza place. The place is open so you can watch what they are doing and see your pizza go into the big oven, which is cool.

    (4)
  • Chris H.

    Great pizza with a fresh taste. Doesnt taste artificial in any way. Definitely worth the price!

    (5)
  • Jennine P.

    I am not a pizza fan (I have 3 kids, how much pizza can a mom be expected to eat??), but the pizza here is unlike any other I have tasted. The ingredients are high quality, the flavors are unique and the wonderful people who work there are always willing to make recommendations that are always a hit!

    (5)
  • Archana S.

    Delicious Pizzas...Good service...The best Margarita Ive had in a long time...Been here many times since it opened...pizza and service seem consistent...

    (5)
  • Alex P.

    I apologize in advance for the shortest review possible. This pizza is the best in SJ. Period. Try it, and get a beer next door.

    (5)
  • Susan P.

    On my first visit I had the pear salad and Margherita pizza. Both were amazing

    (4)
  • Frances H.

    I had the Pizza Diablio and Pizza Margarita and it is fantastic. The dough is so tasty with the right amount of salt, all homemade and the sauce was yummy. The owner is a couple and they are delightful, working hard to get this place off on the right food. I will be going back!

    (4)
  • Ryan M.

    I discovered Pizza Bocca Lupo by chance, just Yelping for a good place to get a pizza to go that was near my office. It was their second or third week of being in business. I've eaten here over a dozen times since, and probably haven't gone two weeks without coming by. The pizza is fantastic. The owner apparently brought the pizza oven in from Italy, and it gets so hot that the pizzas themselves only take a few minutes before they're ready. The crust on these bad boys is sublime -- chewy and just a bit sour on the edges. And the selections they have are few but incredible. You really can't go wrong. I'm partial to the Diavola (hot salame and peppers) and the Bradley's Special (artichoke hearts and LOTS of garlic), but I've had everything on the menu and can vouch for it all. I won't claim to be some pizza connoisseur, but just give the place a try and you'll see for yourself. There's a reason it's this popular on Yelp.

    (5)
  • Julia C.

    Sensational pizza. I got Bianca and it was absolutely delicious.

    (5)
  • Marty S.

    This is the closest thing to the pizza that I have eaten in Italy. Thin, chewy, not over cooked crust. Fresh toppings in the right amounts. We have eaten there more than 1 time and the consistancy is always there. It brings us back to Italy each time. The only downside is the limited availability of seating within their "alcohol zone" . It is out of there control though.

    (5)
  • ari b.

    excellent pizza! Wood fired, delicious char on the crust, high quality ingredients nothing but good things to say.

    (5)
  • C L.

    I stopped by when they were previewing at the San Pedro Square Market Sign Lighting Party and tried one of their thin crust pizzas. It came straight out of their oven and was delicious. The owner was walking around and greeting the crowd, and the lady behind the counter was super nice. The place opens up to the plaza so I imagine there will be some nice outdoor seating in the future. I'll most likely be back and update the review once it's up and running. Doesn't bode well for my low-carb diet...

    (4)
  • mitra f.

    I know people get touchy about pizza. I grew up in Boston and think some of the best pizza ever is served there. Since moving to CA, I have hated most of the pizza I've had here. But this place is great!!!! Their crust is amazing!! I am a vegetarian, so I haven't tried the meaty options. But the marguerita is perfect! The pesto one is quite good, but their sun-dried tomatoes are a bit large and too sweet for my taste. The arugula one is fantastic. Such a great addition to San Jose! One recommendation- switch up some of your specials- every time we've been (on weekends only) they have been the same.

    (5)
  • Amanda D.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE! The owner is friendly, the pizza is fast and delicious, and there's tons of outdoor seating. I love this pizza so so much!!!! It's authentic - thin crust, little olive oil, little cheese, little sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, or as a snack to share when sitting out at the market day drinking. Mangia!!!

    (5)
  • Clement C.

    Friendly and fast service - especially from the cashier/hostess! I have been to Italy many times and this is as close to authentic Neapolitan pizza you are going to get. They take great care in using only the freshest ingredients. The Bianca topped with fresh prosciutto and arugula is a sheer winner. If you want great atmosphere and unique, authentic pizza, Bocca Lupo is the place to be!

    (5)
  • Paolo P.

    I've had many pizzas here, one today in fact, and they do a really great job. The margherita with mozzarella di bufala is always my favorite.

    (5)
  • Lady W.

    Had a great experience, looks like they worked some of the kinks out since I was there last!

    (5)
  • Frank c.

    Pearzolla, GREAT, its a insalata salad on a pizza, with just a little parmesan. THis pizza is tasty, tasty, tasty. Im eating here weekly.

    (4)
  • J. B.

    Perfection! They have it down to a science. Great pizza, nice drinks great atmosphere, incredible service. The best!

    (5)
  • Alex G.

    Epic win of a pizza.. aunthentic flavor. Highly recommended. Nice portion... goes perfect with a beer.. or 2.... :D

    (5)
  • Dennis N.

    OK Reyz gave you a massive and mouth-watering review of this place, so I don't have super much to add. But WOW. There are a million pizza places in downtown San Jose, and a lot of them are good, but when you want a delicious first-class thin crust Margherita for not an extraordinary amount of money (glares disappointingly at Amici's) GO HERE. Also, this place just opened up, so these guys are still trying to get their act together, YMMV. There are photos up top, but the pizza I got was WAY bigger! Thank you for opening here; this place is truly extraordinary, and I'm looking forward to becoming a regular!

    (5)
  • Dave D.

    I've held off on my review for Pizza Bocca Lupo since making consistently great pizza in a wood fire oven requires the skills of a Pizzaiolo - pronounced Pete's Zigh Yo Low - the Italian word for Pizza Chef. Since I live in downtown San Jose I've walked to many venues that offer pizza- some good, some bad, some that have opened and closed in what seems like the time it takes to make an authentic wood fired Neapolitan pizza (30 seconds). Having been to Pizza Bocca Lupo 4 times in the last 2 months, I can say this, no one in downtown San Jose (I'll go as far as to say the whole South Bay) makes a better pizza then Pizza Bocca Lupo. Not Amici's, not Pizza Antica, nor Pizza Chicago, or Willow Street Wood Fired Pizza. The closest thing IMO to Pizza Bocca Lupo would be Pizzeria Delfina in San Francisco. But I live in San Jose, not San Francisco and though Pizzeria Delfina has great pizza, they're not located in San Jose in a cool brick and mortar/timber framed building from the 1920's with a Piazza (OK, it's San Pedro Square Market) built around the historic Peralta Adobe. The Peralta Adobe was built in 1797, while the San Pedro Market has been open for less that 6 months but, regardless of age, when you combine a great venue with good food and San Jose's incredible Mediterranean climate, everything seems to taste better, especially when it's Pizza Bocca Lupo's spicy Diavola, prosciutto/arugula Bianca or Neapolitan Margherita. Pizza Bocca Lupo . . . a great addition to downtown San Jose, as is the whole San Pedro Market concept. Cheers!

    (5)
  • Garrett P.

    After my last trip, I had the distinct fear that it was just a good impression of the restaurant and not what the place would be like in the future. Thankfully, a second trip proved it's value. It is an amazing restaurant that deserves your attendance.

    (5)
  • Vince J.

    Absolutely the best pizza I've ever had! Get the prosciutto on whatever pizza you get, it's $3.00 but worth it...

    (5)
  • Mike T.

    We went on a Friday evening for dinner after hearing lots of good things. The four of us ordered two pizzas--Bianca and Diavolo. The Bianca was interesting with the arugula and very tasty. I only had one bite of the Diavolo but the combination of the spicier sauce and the thin crust made me flash back to pizza growing up outside of Boston. The only thing I can ding them on was that, if you order beer, you can sit only at the tables right by the counter. But we were told that if we bought a drink at the bar across the room, we could sit anywhere. Don't really understand why the difference. We wanted to sit in the next room to listen to the band, so I went with the Italian orange soda which was very nice. Will I go back there again? Yes! And I'm keeping the Diavolo for myself.

    (4)
  • Nathan M.

    I was surpised by the quality of the Pizza. I am looking forward to trying another pizza.

    (4)
  • Daniele G.

    This is the only pizza I will eat in the United States. It tastes better than the pizze from the majority of pizzerie in Italy or anywhere in the world. The authentic mozzarella di bufala, the wood burning oven, a passion for making original pizza, and the ability to make a nice thin crust are the reasons why pizza here is so good. To understand my review you need to know that I was born and raised in Italy and I strongly dislike the mozzarella cheese they melt in most other pizze. If you are a fan of Domino's or Papa John's I don't think that this review will help you much.

    (5)
  • K R.

    Stumbling upon Pizza Bocca Lupo was the best thing to happen to me. That Bianca pizza is all I talk about when discussing great pizza. Great interactive staff, plus the owners are friendly and helpful. Have a cold beer, eat the freshest pizza, and be happy you went.

    (5)
  • Natalie Y.

    Great pizza, a little pricey for the quantity but the quality warrants it. The automosphere is a little noisy but I like the upscale food court feel. The whole San Pedro Market is cozy and has a lot of potential.

    (4)
  • Bri R.

    The Diavola pizza is the one to get! It has an amazing thin and crisp crust. No soggy bottom here that's for sure! And such a nice chew. Mouthwatering spicy salami coupled with the freshest mozzarella and spot on sauce makes this pizza my favorite of all time. And they make this masterpiece in like 90 seconds so it's easy to keep ordering until the food coma knocks you out.

    (5)
  • Carl D.

    When this place first opened they were serving authentic Italian style pizza, with good crisp crust. But now they have started adding too much cheese and toppings making a greasy, soggy mess. This is probably the result of complaints from customers who wanted an American style pizza. It's still the best pizza in downtown, but not as good as it used to be.

    (4)
  • Bram B.

    great pizza. excellent crust, quality ingredients, subtle sauce, and nice staff. a "Diavola" and a cold Peroni is in my top 5 favorite South Bay meals. The copper mosaic tiled wood fire oven is a nice piece of cooking art.

    (5)
  • anil b.

    Great thin crust pizza with the highest quality toppings. You CANT go wrong. Diavola was my favorite.

    (5)
  • Laura H.

    Excellent crust and sauce. Such a great addition to San Pedro Square Market, love to grab a pizza and hang out in the courtyard. I wish they had more vegetarian pizza option suggestions beyond the margherita and pearzola, but they have a ton of ingredients to make your own (I recommend the funghi).

    (4)
  • Ali P.

    This pizza is amazing! Perfect crust. Perfect taste. Perfect toppings. PERFECT! And it's reasonably priced, and the staff are all very nice.

    (5)
  • Diego G.

    This is my first review on yelp and this pizza is the reason for it. I had the diavola pizza with sausage added to it which had a bit of a kick to it, as the friendly owner had described it. The pizza did have a tasty spicy aspect to it which my girlfriend really enjoyed. We sat at the counter which had a great view of the 90 sec. Pizza cooking oven. Which blows my mind how a pizza could be ready so fast and still have a nice crisp and delicious crust. One of my favorite pizza places in the bay area.

    (5)
  • Lani L.

    Woohoo! Finally, an awesome gathering place in downtown San Jose - a place I've called home for 20 years! The pizza is as authentic as it gets. A little taste of Italy in our own backyard. The arugula and prosciutto pizza is yummy. And, the atmosphere is great at The Market - even our travel buddies from Los Altos loved it and want to come back every week! For all the folks that want San Jose to be a bit more like San Francisco, this restaurant and the San Pedro Market are IT!

    (5)
  • Katja P.

    When my family and friends suggest pizza, I usually roll my eyes. I'm just not a pizza lover, I'm sorry. So me giving a Pizza Bocco 5 stars is speaking volumes. I love how their crust is very thin and they don't overload the pizza with cheese. You can taste all the ingredients and it's all top notch. My husband got the burger from Little Chef's counter and it was also delicious. San Pedro Market square is the greatest addition to San Jose since the San Jose Sharks!

    (5)
  • Michael Z.

    For anyone who has been to Italy, this is it! Authentic Napolitano Pizza. Good pizza always starts with the flour used to make the dough and they use the best. The ingredients are simple as is the sauce, not overloaded with cheese or other ingredients. Pizza the way it should be.... I am so happy I live close by and I've eaten maybe 25 pizzas there since it opened. My only suggestion would be more consistency in cooking (sometimes a little undercooked in the middle), lower prices on pizzas other than margherita. Ciao!

    (5)
  • Sherif H.

    Fresh, light, delectable pizza executed with subtlety and grace. Fresh ingredients, awesome crust, super hot oven. Fantastic, and as close as it gets to the Italian original in San Jose. I have my new favorite "real" pizza place in San Jose.

    (5)
  • Yo M.

    Fresh ingredients, nice crust, sparse toppings, little expensive.

    (4)
  • Katelyn D.

    I've tried a couple different pizzas here, but my favorite is the basic Margherita with added mushrooms. So good! Everything has been excellent though, including the friendly customer service.

    (5)
  • Michelle W.

    When I'm craving pizza, my default spot is Pizza Antica in Santana Row. I decided I wanted to try something new, especially since I already live in downtown. I went on yelp and it lead me to Pizza Bocca Lupo. It was my first time at the new San Pedro Square Market and was really excited to find something new in downtown. We ordered a couple of pizzas and ate nothin but a soggy ol' pizza. The mushrooms tasted like canned mushrooms and the bread tasted "doughy" as if it wasn't wood-fired long enough. I am definitely never going back and will stick to my fave Pizza Antica.

    (1)
  • Budala M.

    Absolutelly love this place. The best pizza in San Jose! Love the ambience too :)

    (5)
  • Natasha O.

    Words can only say so much and the pizza here will leave you speechless. Ron (the owner) has opened a little piece of Napoli here in San José square market. All authentic quality ingredients even his 00 flour is the highest in quality, the pizzas are cooked in a wood fire oven which means the taste is going to be wonderful! Ron also has buffalo mozzarella here a hard treat to find something to try if you ever get the chance. The staff is very friendly and Ron himself is often found chatting to his customers or cooking the pizzas himself. If you decide to go out for a piece of pizza come to Pizza Bocca Lupo you will not leave disappointed.

    (5)
  • V R.

    Diavola and margherita were both really good.

    (4)
  • Jim M.

    Very delicious thin crust pizza! If you're put off because they don't have so many types of meat pizza listed on their menu, just get a Margherita and add some meat from their ingredients. I like the prosciutto crudo and sausage!

    (5)
  • Baothuong N.

    my bf and i went here for lunch today. the staff was knowlegable and the pizza was amazing. hands down best pizza we've ever had. pizzas are small but its about quality over quantity. will most def coming back. oh and their wine is great too :)

    (5)
  • Charlotte R.

    Finally, pizza to love in San Jose! If you've enjoyed pizza from Pizzetta 211, the Cheese Board, or any of the Arizmendi locations (all SF or Berkeley), you'll be happy to know that the South Bay now has a fledgling Neapolitan-style pizzeria of its own. If your idea of pizza heaven is heaps of toppings and dripping cheese, Pizza Bocca Lupo is probably not about to become your new favorite. Toppings here are fresh, high quality, and treated with respect (i.e., not over cooked, not overloaded), and the crust is excellent. As others here have mentioned, the owners aim to please. I ordered a pizza to go, walked across the courtyard to the new Veggie Box while waiting, got distracted by the variety of organic produce, and didn't get back to pick up my pizza until it had already started to cool a little. Though still warm, the owner offered to remake the pizza, which I declined. As much as I look forward to returning for a hot, fresh-from-il-forno pizza and a Peroni next time, I thoroughly enjoyed my slightly cooled pizza this afternoon.

    (5)
  • Trent F.

    Not a bad pizza. The taste is good and the size isn't bad. It could probably stay in the oven a little longer to crisp it up.

    (4)
  • Lisa S.

    Authentic Italian pizza with an oven straight from Italy. Highly recommend the margherita pizza - hold the basil for children. Very unique and tasty arugula salad. Sit inside, outside under heat lamps, or near the Market Bar while catching up on your favorite sports.

    (5)
  • Mary L.

    great pizza, great price, great service! been here twice in one week. we love it.

    (4)
  • Melissa L.

    I love pizza, especially authentic Italian pizza. I am thrilled we now have Pizza Bocca Lupo downtown at San Pedro Market. We have enjoyed the pizza at Pizza Bocca Lupo several times since it opened. Our kids devour the pizza and they enjoy playing with the pizza games found on the counter. I am a fan of the pizza Margherita while my husband likes the Diavola. The crust is amazing and the ingredients are fresh. Love the wood burning oven. We brought an Italian friend to Pizza Bocca Lupo and he loved it too (he hasn't lived in Italy in years and he misses good pizza). We have referred friends and no one has been disappointed. I do hope one thing will change - the alcohol license policy. When we visited this past week, we learned it is now only possible to drink alcohol purchased at Pizza Bocca Lupo at the counter or at the table in the corner. It is also not possible to consume alcohol purchased at Pizza Bocca Lupo outside (there is a great outdoor dining area). After hearing this, my husband changed his drink order from a beer to a coke (the family had already settled into a different seating area). It is possible to purchase alcohol at the bar at San Pedro Market and consume it anywhere in the building or outside at the tables. I believe the selection of Italian beer and wines at Pizza Bocca Lupo is different from the San Pedro Market bar. We appreciate convenience (it is nice to order food and drink at the same place) and in this case, my husband was craving an Italian beer. Hopefully the alcohol license/policy will change and then it will be a perfect dining experience for us! In bocca al lupo to this great pizzeria...

    (5)
  • Chris L.

    I've been dying to try this place since it opened and finally got the chance this past Sunday. When I got there I was the only customer in line, so I was hoping to get a pie to go and make it home in time to watch the rest of the Raiders-Broncos game. They have several varieties of pizzas, but I was jonesing for a Margherita so that's what I ordered. Unfortunately, they were out of boxes. Since I was already pumped about trying this place, I decided to dine in. The good news was since I was the only one in line, I got my pie fast. Overall, it looked and smelled pretty authentic. I was able to beat a crowd of customers that walked in, all of whom were eye-raping my pie. When I finally bit in the pie, I was in heaven. It tasted delicious!. The ingredients tasted fresh and there is a perfect balance of tomatoes, mozzarell, and basil. It only took a few minutes to scarf that bad boy down, and I was on my way. I can't wait to go back and try the other varieties.

    (4)
  • Michael T.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo has quickly become my favorite place to get pizza! I'm a huge fan of thin crust, Neapolitan pizza and this place has got it just right. Everyone is super friendly, which is always a good thing. I seem to always get the Bianca pizza every time I come here because it's just that delicious that I can't seem to order anything else off the menu. The combination of flavors from the prosciutto, olive oil, and arugula are intoxicating. I'm sure all of their pizza good, especially if the Bianca is just an indicator of the deliciousness of their other pizzas. The ingredients taste fresh and the flavor is always consistently the same, which is nice. The fact that they try to buy their ingredients locally is just an added bonus. The pizza comes pretty quickly and there's always lots of seating available at San Pedro Square Market. One of these days, I'll have to venture out and try another one of their pizzas, but the Bianca is just that good!

    (4)
  • Franco A.

    We tried this place on a Saturday afternoon and it was AMAZING!! The pizza was as authentic as I have ever had in Naples...I'm pumped that such a great pizza joint is now in the neighborhood. The menu is not terrible extensive, but it doesn't have to be...stick to the basics and you will be totally satisfied. (For those who like to load up a pizza with "stuff", there are plenty of topping choices once you get into the "make your own" section of the menu). The staff was friendly and the atmosphere (we ate outside on a beautiful, sunny afternoon) reminded me of eating in a piazza in the homeland. We are definitely coming back here often. Take advantage of trying this place now since once they finish this San Pedro Square Market project, it will be impossible to get a seat at this place (the indoor seating is not terribly large...)

    (5)
  • Kim P.

    Tonight, I was feeling hungry after running errands after work. I remembered seeing on Facebook earlier in the day that Pizza Bocca Lupo would now be open 7 days a week, and then an undeniable craving hit. So, my friend and I decided to head over there. It was around 8:30, and we ran in just as they were closing up shop for the night. But, no matter. Our orders were taken by the owner's very friendly wife, even though she was on her way out to put their three school-aged kids to bed. She gave us Pellegrino on the house and was just so nice and wanted to make sure that our needs were met, even though she clearly had to head home. I think that sense of true customer service is really missing from so many business establishments these days. This was my second visit to Pizza Bocca Lupo, and I have to say I'm in love. I've eaten my weight in pizza while traveling through Italy, and it's wonderful to have the real thing now here in San Jose. The pizza is exactly how I like it - thin, doughy crust that tastes of the wood fired oven that it's cooked in. Light, flavorful tomato sauce that doesn't overpower other flavors. Just the right amount of cheese to balance everything out. As my friend and I sat eating our pizza, the owner and the pizzaiolo came over to see how things were. The pizzaiolo was very interested in knowing how consistent the pizzas were between this visit and our last, which really showed me that he cares about what he's doing and creating the best possible product. The owner, much like his wife, was just so nice. He explained that he was born in Naples and grew up in Holland. He came here in his 20s and is an engineer by day. He clearly cares about his customers, his business and his family. This is the kind of business that San Jose needs more of. I'm so happy to be able to give them my patronage. And I can't wait to eat more of their delicious pizza!

    (5)
  • Shaun N.

    An awesome new addition to Downtown San Jose. The other reviews so far have said it all so I'll be brief and just say that the staff was incredibly helpful, the pizza was delicious, and it took about 3 minutes to make. The price seems a bit high, but when you compare them to Pizza My Heart, Amicis, Nicks, etc. then it actually comes out to be pretty reasonable. I'm definitely going back and hope to see even more great places like this in the new market.

    (5)
  • Michelle S.

    I have now had pizza here twice - The first time we ordered it to go and walked back over to our house. Even though we live close by, they were a bit oily/soggy by the time we got home. We thought it was good still but holy cow- such a huge difference! The pizza is delicious! The crispy crust with a nice little char is the tits and the flavors are great. We had the Patrizio & Margherita - both were :) but I enjoyed the Patrizio more! Try the pizza here- but make sure to eat it there! :)

    (4)
  • Destinie Z.

    Located inside of the san pedro square market which I absolutely love. If you're drinking here (which I always am) this is an awesome place to grab a bite to eat. The pizza is made fresh so sometimes it can take awhile, but it's worth the wait. I've gotten pizza from here 5 times and every time the crust is cooked to perfection and the toppings are fresh. Cheese does not get all oily and gross like some other pizza places and for $15 you get enough to feed 2. I recommend the margherita that is simple yet delicious. I didn't care too much for the spicy one I think it's called the diavlo or something like that the spicy sauce was more tangy than spicy it needed more heat.

    (4)
  • Amy D.

    There is always a line at Pizza Bocca Lupo, and I like that you can watch them putting the pizzas into the wood fired oven. We decided to check them out while at San Pedro Square for dinner, and opted for the Bianca (Proscuitto, Arugula Tossed w/Balsamic Vinaigrette, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $13.99, yelp.com/biz_photos/pizz… ), which I thought was just ok. The crust was good (crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside), but the toppings where boring. I would come back to try their other pizzas, but wouldn't order the Bianca again. It took about 10 minutes to get our pizza after we ordered, so it's pretty quick.

    (3)
  • Lena C.

    Thank you for taking my comment seriously. The pizzas were fantastic yesterday. Previous Post: My kids love this place, but the last couple of times, the crusts were burnt. The kids noticed the fire was more intense than before. Like I said, they love this place and they watch how their pizzas are made every time. Hopefully they can tame the fire the next time we go.

    (5)
  • Tracey A.

    The pizza was AMAZING! Really really really good! The place is crowded and parking in the garage across the street is a pain, but the food was worth it! San Pedro Market Square looks like a fun place too, next time I'll stick around to eat instead of taking it home.

    (5)
  • Kim l.

    Autopsied that a food court type pizza place makes tasty pizza. I ordered the Joes which included sausage, mozzarella, basil, mushroom and red sauce $13. It is a little bigger than a personal sized pizza. Cashier told me it would take 15 mins to make and have me a buzzer. The buzzer rang after 5 mins. The pizza crust was thin and the pizza itself was tasty. Very happy with my choice.

    (4)
  • Joanne C.

    My god... Pizza Bianca for breakfast, lunch, and dinner please!! So freaking good. It's the cheese, I seriously think it's the cheese.. And the arugula.. And the prosciutto.. And everything put together! Pizza is so good I can't form words or sentences.. I've tried other pizzas here (barely) lol and they're good too. I just can't get enough of my Bianca. $10 for a small pizza. It's literally cut into 4 kinda big pieces. It's good enough for 2 people to share or 1 really hungry person. If you have 3 not so hungry people you can ask them to cut smaller slices.

    (5)
  • Candice G.

    For under $10 with tip I got a really spectacular pizza, the most wonderful service, and a pleasant place to soak up some free WifI for a few hours on a busy Friday. Even during their lunch rush the pizza only took 10-12 minutes and everyone who worked here (especially the lovely Dutch woman at the register) was a stunning example of humanity... which isn't something I say about most people, but most people don't compliment me and then hand me a pizza. I'm a thin crust junky and this was a lovely European style thin crust with fresh ingredients and no bones about my wanting to add Kalamata olives. I'd initially wanted to stay away from pizza as I'm trying to get in shape and eat healthier in general. I'd planned on walking around San Pedro Square (which is a wonderful place but doesn't offer a whole lot in the way of healthy, unfortunately) and then hitting up the Friday farmers market just outside the square (def going back for Poke Bowl) but before I even turned the corner from the main dining area I saw a bunch of people with the most delicious and drop dead gorgeous looking pies sitting in front of them at practically every other table and I knew I wasn't going to make it much farther than Pizza Bocca Lupo. No regrets. My vegan pie was perfect and I didn't even miss the cheese. The guys who finish the pie off were mighty generous with the crushed red pepper flake containers (a hit with me) and though I generously opted to do a 3:1 split of the pie with my lunch-mate, I definitely wouldn't have had a problem polishing off a whole one (and then some on a good day) all by my self. For sure my favorite food spot to date in SP2.

    (5)
  • Avni B.

    Food is still amazing, but needed to take off a star for their staff. I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon and got the lunch special, super basic, run-of-the-mill margherita pizza. Collected my buzzer, and it still hadn't buzzed for 20 minutes, so I went in to ask about my order. The man I asked rudely told me that the wait time is at least 30 minutes and to come back later. EXCUSE ME? 30 minute wait time for half of a margherita pizza during LUNCH? Luckily my lunch breaks are super flexible, but it would have been nice knowing that I would have to wait 40 minutes for my pizza to come out (yep, it took 40 minutes...). Also, I've come during dinner time on the weekends, when it's much more busy, and have still never waited that long. Summary: Food is still good, staff is rude and extremely slow during lunch.

    (3)
  • Jean Q.

    It was the best pizza I had for a while: pear, arugula and Gorgonzola on thin crust. All was done just right, the pear and arugula barely cooked which was how I liked it done, juice running out as I sank my teeth and the size is perfect for one .

    (4)
  • Stacey L.

    One of my go-to's for Italian pizza! I love their Patrizio and Pizza Blanco. Definitely recommend eating the pizza on the spot so that it's hot and fresh; taking the pizzas to go or ordering delivery is definitely not the same. On the weekends, they have some special breakfast pizzas with an egg! I can't remember the name of them but those are quite tasty too.

    (4)
  • John D.

    Located inside the San Pedro Square Marketplace, Pizza Bocca Lupo (PBL) serves up authentic Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza. PBL's restaurateur grew up making pizza in his native Naples and brought his dream of serving up authentic Neapolitan pie here to America with him. His dream was finally made a reality as, despite being open since 2011, PBL was recently certified (Jan '15) as being truly authentic by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN). For those not familiar, the AVPN is a Naples-based organization that certifies Neapolitan Pizzerias as being truly authentic. They have high standards and certify every nuance that goes into making the perfect Neapolitan Pizza--from the type of flour (doppio zero FTW!); the oven temperature (900°F); type of tomatoes (San Marzano for Räv V!); and even the size (not more than 11"). However, in my opinion, to truly pass the test you have to be able to make a kick-ass version of the Naples original: Pizza Margherita. Toppings- A classic Margherita only has three toppings: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil. There's something about the simplicity of those three but it really does make for the best pizza. PBL's toppings do not disappoint, as the they are top grade. The cheese is rich and flavorful; the basil is fresh and the EVOO adds a nice light finish. 5* Sauce- Again simplicity is the key with Neapolitan sauce as it's usually just San Marzano Tomatoes, EVOO and salt. PBL's sauce has been hit-and-miss as one time it was rich and robust, and the other time it was watery and weak. 3* Dough- I believe this is the most important part of the pie, as bread is to a sandwich. Unfortunately, once again, PBL is marred with issues of inconsistency. One visit the crust was perfect: chewy, robust and had the perfect amount of charring from the wood fire. My last visit the crust had good flavor, but no char and the middle section was undercooked and a gummy mess. Oven malfunction??? 3* Service & Ambiance- Service is minimal, but quick, friendly and efficient. San Pedro Sq is a much better venue and much more enjoyable for lunch than dinner/evening times, as it's a lot less hectic and crowded. 4* Value- PBL's normal pizza prices are a bit high, but then again what isn't in San Pedro Sq?! However, they have terrific weekday lunchtime (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) special of 1/2 Margherita and a salad for only $7.50! 3-5* While being AVPN certified is a good thing and a hallmark that you'll be getting an authentic product made the right way with the right ingredients, it doesn't take into account the human factor that's impossible to quantify. With all that being said, I still like PBL very much and they are currently my favorite place to eat at in San Pedro Sq. I would love to give them a higher rating, but I'd need to see more consistency from their product. But, as the saying goes, even when it's bad, it's still good. Buon appetito!

    (3)
  • Avocado Donbur I.

    An Okay pizzeria inside San Pedro Square. It's nearly impossible to find a table on a Friday night - you have to stalk a table which is awkward and once you sit down to eat, someone else is stalking your table!! It's a war zone! Anyway the pizza was only okay for the arm & a leg we had to pay. The place is too crowded and too loud. Not worth the hassle.

    (3)
  • Elena D.

    When SPSM first opened years ago, there wasn't the variety that they offer now. Back then & to date there aren't many restaurants in SPSM that have wowed me with their food. So, when my husband & I first came those years ago, PBL appealed to us & we had to try their wood fired pizza. We instantly fell in love with the quality of pies coming out of PBL. The ingredients were fresh, they had a nice char on the crust, & were piping hot fresh from the oven. Fast forward a few years & I'm back to once again have some fantastic pizza. Menu still seems the same as it was which is fine. Why mess with a good thing? My group & I tried a few different pies to have some variety. The Joe's: sausage, mushrooms, basil, fresh mozzarella, & red sauce. Bianca: prosciutto, balsamic dressed arugula, & mozzarella. Last, the Patrizio: pepperoni, prosciutto, garlic, red sauce, & mozzarella. Of the three, the Bianca was my favorite because of the fresh arugula & no red sauce. What I'm sad to report is that same pizza I fell in love with years ago has changed. Perhaps it was because we were there close to closing time & the cook was in a hurry. Our pizza seemed just warm & the dough was more on the soggy side. Not that piping hot crust that I once loved. I will say that the flavors & freshness quality still remains at high standards. I truly hope that the quality isn't slipping because I enjoy the Neapolitan style pizza of PBL. I'm definitely willing to give them another shot.

    (3)
  • Norman L.

    This is my go-to place for pizza. Love this place.

    (5)
  • Dianna B.

    One of the BEST Caprese Salads I've had in a long time. There was almost a whole basket of grape tomatoes halved, large slices of Mozerella and huge basil leaves along with a great basalmic vinegar. It was Amazing. I also ordered a Margarita Pizza. The dough was good, but there wasn't enough cheese or basil, otherwise it was tasty!

    (4)
  • Lorie N.

    First things first-- you can use your Paypal app to pay for your purchases here. Nice and convenient if you haven't done so before. All you have to do is sign into your Paypal account and swipe at the register. It takes the money instantly out of your Paypal balance. Here's what I ordered: Joe's Special- Sausage, Mushroom, Extra Mozzarella, Parmigiano Regiano, Crushed Sun Marzano Tomato sauce, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This thin crust pizza had some serious flavor with its sausage and only slightly tangy tomato sauce-- just the way I like it. The pie is hand tossed to around 11"- 12" (depending on who's doing the tossing). And they only come in one size. I'm only taking one star off because I thought it was a tad pricey. ($15.21). But then again, everything at San Pedro Square is.

    (4)
  • David W.

    Great service. Fivestar was down the first two times I've been here. Free water and yummy appetizers. I've tried the Insalata and Antipasti (Both $4.99). Great quick bites. Definitely need to come to try the pizzas. They smelled heavenly!

    (5)
  • Michael G.

    Super delicious. Super great atmosphere. Visiting from So.Cal. and now I wish there was one back home. Heading back for round two very soon.

    (5)
  • Elliott D.

    My coworkers like to have lunch at San Pedro Market, leaving me with few satisfactory culinary options. I generally grab a pizza--it's generally innocuous, though anybody claiming to make pizza in the Neapolitan tradition must withstand the strictest rigor. ***PIZZA MARGHERITA - Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crushed San Marzano Tomato Sauce, little Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil I mean, it's okay. It has all the trappings of a traditional Margherita. Decently high quality mozzarella. San Marzano sauce. Fresh basil. Reasonably pliable crust. Then why oh why doesn't it satisfy me like the real deal does? It somehow tastes counterfeit, suspect. For starters, the flour used in the crust is slightly off. The tomato sauce is slightly too acidic, and lacks that natural sweetness. I got the lunch special, which came with an unremarkable salad--arugula I believe, some pears, bleu cheese, a simple vinaigrette. Sounds like a winning combination, but for some reason it just didn't burst. I don't know, the pizza was pretty good. But although some people like Marshmallow Mateys, I'm a Lucky Charms kinda guy.

    (3)
  • Susan M.

    Love this pizza place! I always come here when I eat at San Pedro Square. Haven't really tried too many of the food places since I normally end up going directly here. The pizzas are personal sizes and they are a bit pricy. It's definitely worth it though because you can tell they use quality ingredients. The crust is very thin. My personal favorite is the Joes pizza which has sausages, mushroom and mozzarella and optional basil.

    (5)
  • Jon S.

    It's a good pizza joint to have inside San Pedro Square Market--because not many things go better with beer (and life in general) than pizza. The lady and I shared a Capricciosa (Mushrooms, Artichokes, Olives, Ham,...) and Insalata (Arugula w/Pear & Gorgonzola) and consumed it on the tables next to Market Beer Co. The pizza was filling and flavorful and hit the spot, while the salad was just OK. They piled on the Arugula, which was nice, but then the Pear & Gorgonzola to Arugula ratio was way off. The three slices of Pear and tiny handful of Gorg were eaten quickly, leaving us with a pile of naked Arugula (a touch more dressing would've been perfect too). But I do appreciate the portions! The two of us were stuffed for just under $20, and that is a rarity these days.

    (4)
  • Siobhan F.

    San Pedro Square is full of hidden culinary secrets. Pizza Bocca Lupo is one of them. If you're a pizza fanatic, and you like yourself a thin crust, the pizza here is the way to go. I've been to San Pedro Square Market a dozen times, and I'm slowly working my way around the eateries, and the pizza had been on my list for quite some time. I finally decided to grab a pie on a night when I wasn't craving anything specific. As advertised, the pies are super thin, nice and doughy and a little bit crispy/charred. The toppings are nice and light, you're not going to get anything heavy handed here, and it's definitely a good thing. If thin crust for a pretty good price is your steezy ,Pizza Bocca Lupo is a must eat.

    (4)
  • Jenn L.

    Great oven thin crust pizza! This place is inside The Market in San Pedro Square. I usually come here during lunch and offers lunch specials from 11am-2pm (M-F). It's half pizza and half salad.

    (5)
  • Lauren F.

    Great Location | Good Food $ First time eating at the San Pedro Central Market! VERY COOL. It was nice to see a bunch of options with a lot of locals. We ended up getting two pizzas from this place and an arugula salad. My husband and I agreed that the pizzas were delicious, but we differed on the salad. Nothing too special about the salad, but it was still a good addition to have to the high carb meal :P **Pizza crust is very thin. I suggest two people can eat 1 whole pizza if they're not starving. Otherwise... you'll need to order another. Parking garage was conveniently located across the street. We validated our parking ticket at one of the stations in the marketplace.

    (4)
  • David N.

    Really?! No all meat pizza?! You, the guy with the big head - you, sir, are a loser! Let me explain rule number one in customer service-the customer is always right! Just find all the meat that you have-bacon, chorizo, sausage, pepperoni, beef, ham,-and put it on my gosh darn pizza! This is America! You seem to have all the vegetarian pizza that anybody could ever want. Can we please just have one all meat pizza?! I will not be back! There are too many other choices in the downtown area! How hard can it be to put meat on a pizza?! You only have one, loser, job, let's try and get it right!

    (1)
  • Shirley D.

    I got the chicken pizza (wow, i sound basic) - but the cash register said it was one of the more popular pizzas!! I came here after starving from hiking at castlerock all day so when it came time to eat, I ordered a full salad to myself (arugula - i like!), and contemplated NOT sharing the pizza with my friend. The pizza wasn't too shabby, but a bit dry (here comes cotton mouth). I wish I asked for some extra tomato sauce on the side to dip in. I kept on asking myself if they had ranch or anything to make this less dry. For now, it's A-OK. But I would like to try the pear gorgonzola pizza next! Was def eye-ing this.

    (3)
  • Michael E.

    Excellent pizza, friendly staff! One of the best pizzas I've had in a long time! I had been working in Pleasanton and just got off the bus before heading back home. May explain-wife and I had some pizza in Pleasanton the was simply the worst pizza I had ever had. Now I was craving a real pizza and was on a mission to find it. Mission well accomplished! The staff was friendly and professional. The pizza was off the charts good. I live in the Morgan Hill area and there isn't a real pizza place to be found, a lot of copy and paste pizza joints with ingredients from a can. Definitely will be returning anytime I am in the area. Thanks to the staff for the basil pizza recommendation! It is located in the San Pedro Square Public Market, a very cool place with a great community dining room. I recommend checking it out.

    (5)
  • Mary T.

    Thin crust means that you can eat double the pizza with no regrets.. Yep, DOUBLE THE PIZZA WITH NO REGRETS. I ordered the margherita and diavola pizza and it was far from a disappointment.. The crust was so perfectly thin and the sauce was just the right amount! The price is kinda pricey for the size but you'll definitely know where that money goes to with the first bite! The total of the two pizzas came out to about $25 and fed 4 people with 2 slices each person. AND conveniently there's a bar right across the way.. BEER AND PIZZA?!?!? Sounds like a party to me.

    (4)
  • Cristal C.

    The only pizza joint located inside of San Pedro Square market. This place does awesome wood fire pizza. I love their rewards points program because it keeps me going back for more so I can get the free pizza at the end of the tunnel. I have definitely tried a couple of their pizza combinations on the menu, but the favorite is always the Joe's Special which has the sausage, mushrooms, crushed tomatoes, and basil. However, to make it hella epic, I always add pepperoni and pesto sauce drizzle. Everyone who has tried my creation has been on that hype and ask for their pizza like that as well. I also enjoy their garlic bread which is perfect to share. If you are overwhelmed by the food choices at SPSM, definitely pick Pizza Bocca Lupo.

    (5)
  • Edward W.

    Paid with paypal and received $5 of the garlic flat bread. They have restaurant pagers, so you can wait anywhere until the order is ready. They made it in less than 5 minutes, which seems awfully fast, but it tasted super fresh. It comes nicely cut into 12 pieces, so it was easy to share and dip into the marinara sauce.

    (4)
  • David R.

    On Saturday, 1/3/15, my girlfriend and I decided to hit up the San Pedro Square Market in Downtown San Jose for lunch. We ended up trying Pizza Bocca Lupo as our second spot. Atmosphere/Decor: Pizza Bocca Lupo is a very small place just like all of the other surrounding places to eat at inside of San Pedro Square Market. It's set up like a food court. You can either eat your food at the tables located in front of Pizza Bocca Lupo or get it to go. You can see the employees prepping pizzas and cooking them in the oven that was imported from Italy-Naples. There are plenty of tables and other areas throughout San Pedro Square Market where you can sit at and enjoy your food. Food: I read on Pizza Bocca Lupo's website that they use a hand-made brick oven imported from Naples to cook all of their pizzas. So technically one can say the pizza you get at Pizza Bocca Lupo is the same pizza you will get in Italy. We ordered the Joe's Special (Crushed Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Basil, Sausage, Mushrooms, Extra Mozzarella, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I had high hopes for this pizza place but it felt short in my opinion for so many reasons. First of all, if you have a pizza oven imported from Italy your pizza better be amazing and literally blow your socks off! This pizza didn't even come close to that! The sausage and mushrooms were off to me. The mushrooms tasted precooked. The texture of the mushrooms was very rubbery and chewy. Even the color of the mushrooms didn't look right. The sausage didn't taste like your typical Italian sausage. It reminded me of ground hamburger meat. Hamburger meat actually tastes good. Too bad the sausage didn't. The pizza dough/crust tasted really good. It had a nice char on it. The tomato sauce was on the thin and runny side but it still tasted good. The mozzarella cheese tasted good as well. Service: Jannelle, who worked the front register and took my order, was very nice. All of the staff members seemed nice. Our pizza was ready within a few minutes. Overall: I thought the pizza at Pizza Bocca Lupo was going to be great but it wasn't. It was just average at best. The mushrooms and sausage were supposed to be the star of the show on the Joe's Special but they didn't taste good. The pizza at Bocca Lupo is supposed to be the same pizza one would experience in Italy. If that is the case I'm definitely not in a hurry to go try pizza in Italy because the pizza at Bocca Lupo was mediocre. Do yourself a favor and hit up Tony's Pizza Napoletana in SF on Stockton Street. It is literally hands down the best pizza you'll ever eat!

    (3)
  • Kieu T.

    In bocca al lupo! CREPI!!! I've studied in Italy and the pizza I've had here is the closest thing to a Neapolitan pizza I've had in the states. It really brings a smile to my face and fond memories of the Italian country side. The crust is thin and crispy and ingredients are fresh. I opt for the Bianca with its generous prosciutto and arugula. It gets 4 stars because the quality isn't consistent. In the recent months, the dough and crust has gone from authentically Italian(thin and crispy) to a lot more doughy and thick. I haven't been recently, so perhaps this has changed. I hope so! Order your pizza, find a spot outside and pair it with a chianti from the wine bar across from pizza bocca lupo or farmers ale from the beer bar in San Pedro market square(building next door).

    (4)
  • Kailyn T.

    I'm a firm believer in the idea that all pizza is good pizza, but Pizza Bocca Lupo is REALLY good pizza. Although we have so many options for delicious pizza out here, sometimes I still crave the thinner, less ... "American" pizza we ate all the time in Italy. Pizza Bocca Lupo did a pretty great job at creating that. It's the type of meal that fills you up without making you feel like you need to lay down after. I got the simple Margherita pizza, but added garlic as the guy suggested. Mmmhmm. The pizza was a decent size, had it for lunch and saved a slice for a snack later in the day. Also, you can use Paypal and the Fivestars program to make it more affordable, so that's always nice.

    (4)
  • Azizi M.

    Inside don Pedro Square. authentic Italian pizza, thin and crispy crust. Great sauce and good portions of toppings on the pizza. Inexpensive, good, and fast service. Great find!

    (4)
  • Chris Y.

    It's another San Pedro Market place to try because it's so good. They cook the pizzas in a brick oven in the traditional sense, so it leaves a nice char on the bottom of the crust. The crust itself is thin, so it's a bit crunchier. The toppings are always good no matter what specific pizza you choose. I recommend Joe's Special or the Patrizio. Both are quite delicious. They always seem to have the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. I would say the only negative is that it's on the pricier side at $13-14 for a pizza equivalent to a medium-size.

    (5)
  • Sonya B.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo creates the best pies on the peninsula. Their mix of thin flavorful crust is topped with high-quality authentic ingredients and wood fired to perfection. The Neapolitan-style crust delights with just the right amount of crisp, chew and fire-kisses. I'm a northeast-raised foodie who has searched far and wide for great authentic pizza since arriving to the bay area. And Bocca Lupo pizzas are road-trip-worthy. If the trial goes well, they will also sell pizza by the slice, which is a slightly different recipe than their pies but still delicious.

    (5)
  • Mark F.

    I'm a huge fan of San Pedro Square Market and I finally got to try the pizza here at Bocca Lupo. It was fantastic! Neapolitan style thin crust pizza cooked in a wood fired oven. They gave me a pager and I barely waited 12 minutes and it was a buzzin! I chose one of the specials called the "Rustica". It had salami, olives, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes (which I subbed for mushrooms), and that was topped (after baking) with fresh basil and more fresh mozzarella. It was awesome! I was able to eat the whole thing myself but I was too stuffed afterwards. Your better off sharing this one but when it come to pizza, I have no self control... I did see some folks walking away from the counter with half-pizzas... This may be the way to go. I'll definitely be back!

    (5)
  • Tee K.

    Review need to be updated. So I went back to try out their pizza again n so a great improvement. Crust wasn't soggy like before. Owner seem to listen to customer feedback which is great. The pizza was actually good this time. I'll be back to try the other toppings one.

    (4)
  • Kim C.

    Came here during lunch on a Sunday afternoon. I got the pear gorgonzola pizza. It contains: pears, gargonzola, topped with arugula and olive oil. The thin crust pizza was crispy, but not too much. I'm glad it wasn't burnt! Overall, the pizza was very delicious! Refreshing and healthy! Great for both vegetarians and carnivores. The pizza came out pretty fast which was great because we were hungry! There's a water dispensary if y'all get thirsty. Self served so you don't gotta be a bugaboo.

    (4)
  • Janette W.

    I really want to like this place. They're making creative pizzas with really fresh ingredients in a crowded place. But twice now they're misplaced my order, or either let another person take my pizza. A 20 minute wait for a $13 pizza is unacceptable in my book. Get it together.

    (3)
  • T Lee S.

    The 2nd time I ate their pizza. This time we came for lunch on Sunday - It wasn't crowded. I really like the taste of the Pesto pizza. My family likes that the pizza dough is rolled out thin. The dining area is shared by the other restaurants, but there are plenty of tables to eat at and there's outdoor seating. They also serve glass bottles of Coke. That's a big hit for my family! When we ordered our pizza, we were given a timer/pager, after waiting for about 5 minutes the battery died, no worries, we went to the cashier and had it replaced.

    (3)
  • MaryFran L.

    Our pizza seemed to come pretty quick. That could have been a good thing but it was warm, not hot. And, it wasn't crispy. Made me think it was the pizza they made to cut into slices that had been hanging around. Hugely disappointing.

    (2)
  • John H.

    Decent pizza but I like my crust cooked more. But due to the long lines and the long wait I guess you just can't keep up the quality. The dude gave us a buzzer to let us know when our food is done, but they don't seem to know how to use it. Both times we got tired of waiting and went back to check our order. Our pizza was just sitting there getting cold... no buzz!

    (2)
  • Ignacio B.

    Horribly overpriced and overrated. Came here on a Friday night, just before it got too busy, and already they were undercooking the pizzas. A waste of $14 of my money for the gross doughy mess they called pepperoni pizza. Never coming back.

    (1)
  • Robyn I.

    loved it!

    (5)
  • mong linh n.

    yummy thin crusted peeza in the san pedro square area. its my second fave after pizza antica. =)

    (4)
  • Cindy T.

    I loved the thin crust pizzas here! The dough is so good. I decided to get the margherita pizza with no cheese + sausage, prosciutto and mushrooms. It was soooooo delicious! They are made to order, but only took about 10 minutes. I will definitely be back.

    (5)
  • Vinny G.

    So the pizza itself deserves 4 stars, and so does the service. The only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars is because how do you have a pizza place that doesn't have pepperoni? That blew my mind. I think I actually said "wow mind blown" to the kid at the register lol. Anyway, the pizza is very very good. If you like good floppy thin crust pizza, this is the place for you. Good atmosphere too, there's a bar there, and some other food places I didnt' eat at, but at least you can get a beer or some drinks or whatever you want to go with your awesome pizza. Everything other than the lack of pepperonis was very good though. *EDIT* So the owner (I think, his name is Ronald) actually sent me a message saying he now has pepperoni's, so I'm bumping this up to 4 stars. Honestly, I might make it 5, but my 5 star is pretty tough to achieve, so I will have to try the pepperoni to see if it makes it to 5 =) hmm, maybe dinner tomorrow? We shall see!

    (4)
  • Linda L.

    This was nice pizza, decently priced. My companion and I shared a Margharita pizza for just under $10. The crust was thin and droopy in the center, and crisp, chewy, buttery and crackery along the edges - very good crust. The fresh mozzarella was a bit too liquid for the crust, the sauce somewhat bland and a secondary cheese - I'm guessing Asiago - tended to overwhelm the delicate sauce, crust and mozzrella at times. Basically, I found the toppings bland and one note but the crust a real winner. (Easily 4 stars crust and 2 stars topping) Pizza Bocca Lupo is located in the new San Pedro Market. It is an open kitchn in what is esentially a downtown district food court. Staff helpful and pleasant. Parking across the street in the public garage or metered parking on the street. I wouldn't venture to Pizza Bocca Lupo with a purpose, but if I were in the area, I would certainly stop in.

    (3)
  • Mac P.

    Yummy authentic Neopolitan pizza. We tried the Bradley's special, and very much enjoyed the spicy salty combo. The salad was okay, and there was some interesting choices for drinks. The food-court ambiance was lively and the woman behind the counter was helpful and friendly. A unique evening out with deliciously baked thin-crust pizza.

    (4)
  • Michelle P.

    Delicious thin crust pizza. My favorite is the Pearzola...pear, blue cheese, arugula...just perfect! So light and delicious. It's essentially a salad on pizza dough and it's delicious. The Joe's special is excellent as well as the Bianca. This pizza pairs perfectly with a cold beer from the market bar and a spot out on the patio on a sunny day. Seriously delicious.

    (4)
  • Logan S.

    Good margherita! Crust was tasty, good cheese too. Free extra basil to boot! However, the suave kept falling off my pie and was a little too sweet for my taste. Decent price, good service, overall a good pizza

    (3)
  • Bryan F.

    Been wanting to try this place, just never have, so today I did. Since it is San Pedro square the ambiance is what it is. The pizza had all the potential in the world to be awesome, toppings tasted fresh and the sauce, absolutely delightful, but the crust, though perfectly chewy and light had so many Burt spots that all you tasted was burnt crust. Oh well!

    (3)
  • Claudine V.

    Great pizza, long line, long wait. Follow your nose but so worth it. All pizza are hand made, thin crust and they even offer gluten - free which is always a plus. Prepare to wait but its so worth it.

    (4)
  • John P.

    Waited over an hour for a pizza. They admitted they screwed up. Result? Nothing. So sorry we made you wait because we forgot about you. Oh well. Keep an eye out with these folks. Because they are untrustworthy. There are plenty of pizza joints who actually give a damn about their Customers.

    (1)
  • James L.

    Thin is in! And i am talking about PIZZA! This nice trendy spot on san predRO makes good authentic / fresh pizza in my libro! I enjoy the thin light crispy crust that is a staple of this places's pizza. I ended up ordered the Bianca because it seemed healthy and from the looks of other customers, thats what they were ordering too! We get the pizza and at first i thought WHAT... wheres the red sauce YO! But i gave the pizza a try and CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP! I THOUGHT THE PIZZA WAS DELICIOUS! the pizza does taste like authentic pizza you get in italy or whereever pizza is originated from! The pizza taste fresh / light crispy / and flavorful! I'll be looking to try the magarita pizza the next time i come here!

    (4)
  • Nicole W.

    Rating: 3.5 Stopped in on one of the first days open. Although half of the space was still a construction zone the pizzas were flying out of the oven. We tried the basic marg pizza which was very tasty. I especially liked the chewy thin crust. Great addition to San Pedro square. I look forward to returning.

    (4)
  • Stephanie N.

    I had been wanting to try this place for awhile now, but I've been full every time I come. Howeverrrr- my bf and I tried to place after we had mini plates at Blush so it was perfect. We order the Joe's special which was sausage, mozzerella, basil and mushrooms. It was really, really good. One of the best thin crust pizzas that I've ever had. I can't wait to come back and try their other options! Everything on the pizza tasted so fresh and didn't really need anything more than a few flakes of crushed red pepper. mmmm..

    (4)
  • Luchie d.

    GO GLUTEN. We are addicted to this pizza. We admire the Bianca (Prosciutto, mozzarella, Parmagiano reggiano,balsamic vinegar, olive oil then topped with fresh arugula). The crust has the most amazing texture. Great, I'm craving gluten. *They do offer gluten-free crust but yet to try. Enjoy. :)

    (5)
  • William B.

    I was visiting a friend from Australia in San Jose and we decided to hit the food court. One look at the pizzas that people were eating, and we knew what we were having. I had the brunch pizza and it was spectacular. They are big enough to share but small enough to consume by yourself if you haven't had a large meal earlier in the day. The setting is fun and funky. I will have to go back.

    (5)
  • Victor L.

    I have not had a chance to try Pizza Bocca Lupo again. But I'll tack on another star since I received a nice message from the owner asking for details about my experience and on how they can improve. I will definitely try them again in the future as their pizza is very good when not burnt. :P

    (3)
  • Charlene P.

    Delicious thin crust pizza. We've eaten here several times. I like the oven burnt taste on parts of the crust. My husband does not. We always order any of the specials that are written on the chalkboard to the side. The pizza can take a while especially when it's really busy. They give you a buzzer to let you know when it's ready so you can feel free to walk around the square market.

    (4)
  • John K.

    What kind of a pizza place doesn't take phone orders? The first person said they don't normally take them, but if I came over, I'd get served quickly because they weren't busy. The manager then said they were busy and couldn't take the order. What??

    (1)
  • Eric B.

    Excellent thin-crust pizza from a white-hot brick oven. Cold beer from the San Pedro Market Bar. Sunshine and live music in the courtyard. Bliss.

    (4)
  • Devon F.

    this place is th real deal. aside from the fact that the oven was flown in from Italy and they grow their own herbs in the back garden... the owners and staff are super nice and make really good pizza. I think my favs are the diviola and the gorgonzola salad. enjoy. effortlesslii.blogspot.c…

    (5)
  • Adrian A.

    I prefer new York style pizza, but this place was just bomb!!! The pepperoni was super flavorful the cheese was nicely melted and the crust. Ohhhh that crust was nicely crisp and nothing on the pizza fell apart at all. It was 17 bucks for a pizza for two (4 decent sizes) and a coke. Tbh I could eat those 4 slices my self but after all, I didn't eat all day so eh. I'll definitely be back! P.s it is in the San Pedro square market in the back corner! Great place and nice workers!

    (4)
  • Andre N.

    Margherita pizza yummm. I love the thin crust pizza. Wis the pizza was a little bigger though since everything in this place is expensive. But whatever it is good. The pizza is so fresh and you can see them making it right in their oven. Its great. Ordered a beer as well to go with the meal. Overall everything in this market is dope.

    (4)
  • Kathy N.

    This is not your usual Pizza Hut/Dominos type of grub. What you'll find here is rustic flat bread crust with fresh toppings. My FAVE - Bianca - Prosciutto, arugula, balsamic topped (light and not overwhelming) Margarita - I tend to steer clear of tomato doused because it tends to make the crust a bit soggy (If eaten right away, it's great. If it's to go, it won't be up to par if eating there.

    (4)
  • Lawrence D.

    I've been to Rome, Naples, Florence, and this is the only place that reminds me of Italy. I've tried Oakland, SF pizza joints, but this is the place that brings me home. If only I can have this every day I will die peacefully.

    (5)
  • Mary C.

    Excellent Neopolitan-style pizza, about as good as it gets. Perfect crust and high-quality toppings. They even have pretty good wines by the glass, which unfortunately you can't bring to over the bar area, but it's worth it to stay nearby. At lunchtime, you can get half a pizza (which is enough) and a salad for $10.

    (5)
  • Jason C.

    This is our new go to pizza place. Pizza Bocca Lupo is a new San Jose fixture. The food is sublime and the service is friendly. San Pedro Square Market will be the premier place to go because of restaurants like this.

    (5)
  • Narelle P.

    Pizza was good. A little too big for just one person... next time I will share one!

    (3)
  • Patti L.

    Great location! Its at the San Pedro Market Square so theres a large selection of food, just in case your dinner buddy didn't want pizza. Good spot to people watch while waiting for your food and eating! The pizza came out within 15 minutes. They offer wine to complement your meal! The pizza crust was thin and crispy. The combination of toppings are yummy and you're able to add on toppings with an extra charge.

    (3)
  • David C.

    Was a little hard to find as construction was still being done... As for the pizza itself, it was ok in my book. Crust was a little doughy and soft, yet the ingredients did taste fresh. Size was good for a personal and could easily feed two. However, cost was a little on the upside as I got the margherita/sausage and a bottle of coke for $15. You could probably get a couple of tasty slices and a drink elsewhere for under $10. This place was great to try, but unfortunately I don't see it under my "come-back" list...

    (2)
  • Colin D.

    This was very good pizza, but not out of this world. It's honest, Neapolitan, Italian style pizza with a small number of toppings and thin crust. It's simple and delicious. One pizza was more than enough to make dinner out of and I probably would have been better served saving a slice or two for later. The beer selection (in bottles) wasn't amazing, but still had some things that were more than drinkable.

    (4)
  • Daman K.

    I was not impressed. I ordered Joes pizza and it didn't have much flavor to it. Maybe it needs more sauce? The pizza is feather thin and one person can easily eat one. It actually caves under the weight of the toppings so fold it to save your meat. The pizza is soft and melts in your mouth. Maybe I tried the wrong thing and needed to get something else. Either way try it if you don't have anything better in mind and are feeling adventurous.

    (3)
  • Shiva S.

    Ordered one pizza and shared it with the GF. HAD to order another one because it was so damn good! It's a bit on the expensive side as far as pizzas go, but their awesome dough/crust makes it worth every single penny.

    (5)
  • Ronnie N.

    I really like their garlic bread. It's Huge. It's good for 4 people, it's about the size of their pizzas. I had the half and half margarita and bianca. The margarita pizza was pretty good; wish the thin crust was more crunchy or firm instead of floppy and soggy from its toppings. The bianca was good but I could barely taste the thinly slice, and scarce prosciutto. It tasted mainly of arugula. I would give this place a three but its location is great so I gave it a four. Located in the San Pedro square market, next to a stand- alone bar and a big open patio, and next to other great establishments at the square, is a real plus!

    (4)
  • Jen B.

    The pizzas here are cooked to perfection. I love the thin crust and the flavor from the fire burning oven. I've had the margherita, which was ok. I don't think I would get that one here again because I've had better. The diablo (i believe it was called) which was spicy with salami and peppers. This one is great for people that like pizza with a kick. And my personal favorite the Bianca which has arugula, prosciutto and a balsamic vinaigrette. All the flavors merge so well with one another. If you come here with a group be sure to order enough pizzas. There are only 4, albeit large, slices per pizza. And I'm certain I could eat a whole Bianca to myself (though unfortunately I haven't tried to yet). The outdoor seating is great when the weather is nice and as the other shops in the market are starting to open up the place gives off a really eclectic community oriented vibe.

    (5)
  • Evonne L.

    One of my new favorite pizza places! Had the bianca pizza here and the crust was just perfect -- thin, chewy, moist. The toppings (mozzarella, parmigiano, arugula, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar and olive oil) tasted very fresh and the combination of it all was just so perfect! I seriously kept thinking about this pizza days after eating it. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

    (5)
  • Shannon L.

    A little disappointed - the pizza was fine but for $12 I would expect a little bit more pear and/or gorgonzola on my pizza.

    (3)
  • Ashley J.

    Decided to take a visit here based on the Yelp reviews... thank you fellow Yelpers for a killer recommendation! I was out and about in San Jose and this place was listed as close by and the highest rated dining so my friend and I gave it a shot! This is legit Neapolitan pizza, individual 10-12 inch pies (pretty big for a "personal" size"). The garlic bread was delicious, and both the Diavola and Joe's Special were devine!

    (4)
  • Bonnie S.

    The pizza here is more authentic to traditional Italian pizza than most places I've tried. The crust is really thin and soft and the sauce seems less dense, so it will get soggy if you leave it sitting. Great pizza, a bit on the smaller side so you may want to order something extra if you are super hungry. The garlic bread portions are quite generous, so they'll fill you right up if the pizza isn't enough. We ordered 2 pizza's and a serving of garlic bread to share between 3 people.

    (5)
  • Blake B.

    My friend who lives in San Jose recommended grabbing a drink and something to eat before we saw Radiohead at HP at San Pedro Market Square. The Square in general is pretty cool and a concept I've seen in Napa and Seattle where there are multiple different vendors but communal open spaces for people to sit and eat. I decided on a pizza and got the Diavola which had a really good flavor. We were there early so it didn't take long to get ours and the staff was really friendly.

    (4)
  • Max L.

    Nom Nom Nom ! ! How did I miss this jewel ? I grew up in Italy and I have been looking for the best Italian style pizza in the Bay Area since 2001 I was never lucky until last weekend. We joined a bunch of friends at Bocca Lupo. Although it was a Saturday night the line was very acceptable (the bar next door with draught IPA made it even easier...) I ordered three pizzas: The margherita (that's my quality reference), the pear zola and the Joe's special. Bocca lupo delivered a triple perfect pie. Thin crust, lightly blistered and charred... Just like being in Italy. Price point also hard to beat! Free parking with validation. WE WILL BE BACK ...

    (5)
  • Hemant D.

    Excellent pizza.,we have been many times. Pizza is always good. Crunchy and chewy dough. Fresh taste. The location ambiance is not great. A very good place to hang out. You can get a pizza and a beer and over the weekend listen to live music

    (5)
  • Shaun L.

    I had a good experience checking this place out. I tried their "Pearzola" pizza, which included arugula, pears and Gorgonzola cheese. It was light and tasty and the portion were perfect. Service was pretty quick too. I'll be back again for sure.

    (3)
  • Anna V.

    This is a nice Pizza place in the soon to be new popping spot in downtown San Jose. The restaurant is in this cute eatery in San Pedro's square and it dishes out some great Neapolitan pies. My friend and I are big foodies so we were excited to try it. We ordered the Pizza Margharita (a classic, but beloved) with Prosciutto. It was delicious! The crust was the right constancy, chewy but not too chewy, there was just the right amount of sauce and toppings. What was also great was the fab service we got. We ordered the pizza and sat at the bar (not too far away) and they hand delivered it to us. We also got to speak to the owner and he was a very sweet person that was very passionate about his restaurant. Overall, great pie and wonderful service.

    (4)
  • Brian L.

    One of the best thin crusts around! Joe's Special is where it's at - fresh, tasty, and surprisingly quite filling. Popping atmosphere with outdoor seating and live music jamming away.

    (4)
  • CJ B.

    Two years later and I'm still coming here at least twice a month if not more(I've been as many as twice a week for several weeks in a row). Still what I think is the *THE* best pizza around, bar none! Thank you!!!!

    (5)
  • Naiyah P.

    Food: 3 stars Service: 4 stars I'm not sure what we ordered. It had roasted red peppers that had been canned/pickled. Some pepperoni...or was it ham? We also ordered their caprese salad. The caprese was terrible. The buffalo mozz was kind of chewy instead of fluffy. They sprinkled olive oil but there was no balsamic to bring it all together. Isn't there always balsamic on a caprese? How about fresh ground pepper? Instead, what we got was this flavorless dish that cost us 7 bucks. Now the pizza... I think this pizza could have been great if it was cooked properly. The cheese is fantastic. You can taste that it's fresh mozz. The sauce is perfectly seasoned, and the crust is slightly fluffy w/ a great flavor. The reason this pizza is sub-par is because it wasn't cooked enough. If you use an Italian oven, and you're making an Italian pizza, it should always be crispy and hot when served. What we got was a very limp, semi-cold pizza. You could tell because the vegetables on top were cold when you bit into it. Each slice was only lukewarm when it hit our table. I should really give them a lower rating, but this place has promise. They just need to be more careful when serving a product. There has to be a quality check. The chef has to know a cold pizza from a hot one. This is coming from someone who has dined in at least a hundred different pizza parlors. I try a new pizza joint at least twice a month, and one of my favorites is Italian pizza.

    (3)
  • Mike M.

    Minus 1 star only because I'm a big fan of thin, CRISPY crust when it comes to the thinner crust. However, the pizza was delicious. Split a pizza with my girlfriend, and also had the insalata salad with pears, which was a great compliment to the pizza. Had to order beer at the bar across the room because you can't buy beer from them and take it anywhere else but their counter. Understandable, but it was nice they let me know when I ordered two beers, so I didn't buy them and then get stuck at the counter. It can get a bit warm inside, so I suggest moving right outside for some fresh air. I highly recommend this place in San Pedro Square Market

    (4)
  • Angie A.

    We ate at PBL for the first time on Friday and I'm thinking the 'rave' reviews on here must be made by the owners/workers because our experience was less than stellar. :( Pro #1 - the cheese on the pizza...it's a refreshing change to have buffalo mozzarella pieces rather than shredded part-skim. Pro #2 - speedy service and friendly staff. Con #1 - the pizza was soggy. I don't quite understand how a pizza that is soooo thin could be so 'wet' and 'limp'. Cracker thin crust should be crisp...this was so far from being crisp the toppings stayed on the pan because they just slid off the noodle like wet crust. I'm a fan of the fresh tomato sauce but it needs to be strained or cut back - the crust just can't support it. Con #2 - The only meat available is of pork origin (and no pepperoni) so for us it was meatless only as an option. The menu listed olives but not 'kalamata' olives...definitely something I think most people would appreciate knowing. Paid for olives...picked them off. Con #3 - chairs were about as comfortable as sitting on a concrete slab. If you want to take your time and sit and have conversation with your friends, you better bring your own seat cushions! I don't think I will be returning to this establishment. I'm bummed because I keep yearning for a good thin crust pizza and just haven't been able to find one unless it comes out of my own kitchen. :(

    (2)
  • Rob C.

    This pizza place is very very good. Service is great as we'll. I am vegan and they made me one without cheese just vegetables and it was perfect. Asked for extra arugula and there it was.

    (5)
  • Andrew Y.

    Delish! Fresh ingredients, fast, friendly service, and amazingly doughy, which I love. Would love to come again and recommended for folks who like their pizza thin crust neopolitan style over your typical round table pizza. Recommended with a solid 4 star.

    (4)
  • Caroline L.

    Yum! We ordered the Margherita pizza and thought it was quite tasty. It was thin crust but the still chewy. Good crust! Fresh mozzarella w/basil and less than $10. Service was friendly and the pizza literally only took 5 minutes to bake. I saw the arugula/proscuitto pizza being made and it looked amazing. I really want to try that next time. I felt that the pizza was a tad oily (though it's extra virgin olive oil) so I would probably request less Olive Oil on mine next time b/c it was dripping. I will definitely be back!

    (4)
  • Priscilla M.

    Another fantastic addition to the San Pedro Market. Had the Margherita and Bufalo pizza. The sauce is sweet and the cheese is fresh and delicious. The pizza came on a pan, but be prepared to eat with your hands. There are no plates. The pizza were medium sized and was eaten faster than it took to cook. We ate our pizza outside and enjoyed the nice summer evening listening to the live jazz. I love it here and plan to be a reoccuring customer.

    (5)
  • Peggy H.

    order the joe's special-excellent!

    (5)
  • JD N.

    All I have to say is that if you like real Napolitano style Italian pizza, this place has it and it's great!! Plus, it couldn't be in a better location. And the garlic bread? Uh-May-zing!

    (5)
  • Anthony M.

    Went to Pizza Bocca Lupo after building up our appetite at Vino Vino. We ordered the pesto pizza - the cashier was really friendly and nice, so we were excited to taste our food. Unfortunately our experience with the cashier was the only great thing about this place. I understand Neapolitan pizza, but this was ridiculous - crust was paper thin, weighed down and soggy, yet still capable of being quite a bit chewy. Pesto tasted...unfinished. Basil was sloppily cut, found a few huge pieces of unchopped basil in the basil that got stuck in my teeth. Great. Tomatoes on top were burnt - not appetizingly charred, but burnt. I had more than a few tomatoes (or were they bell peppers? I couldn't tell post-burn) that were completely black. We decided not the finish the pizza and actually really regretted wasting the money on the pizza.

    (2)
  • Carolyn S.

    Perfectly good place for a pizza! Love the location inside the San Pedro Square Market. We were there on a Saturday night to watch an away Sharks game and ordered two pizzas. They were both ready in about 10 minutes. The pizzas are super thin crust, so thin that it was hard to pick them up and eat them without them falling apart! They tasted rich but not overly saturating or heavy. One pizza was the perfect size for two people.

    (4)
  • Pip C.

    Had plans of going to the Wagon next door before the sharks game to get a burger but it was too full. So we followed some other sharks fans into the San Pedro Market Square, after looking at all the food decided on Pizza Bocca Lupo. And lets just say I have now found my new pre sharks game meal. We got the Diavola its amazing! We are still talking about it. The flavors were amazing, I wish we would have ordered two. The people were very friendly and eager to please. I will be returning before the next game. I can safely say this is in the top 3 pizzas for me of all time, right up their with Cibo, in Phoenix AZ.

    (5)
  • Lauren S.

    Nice service, originals takes on pizza with little flare. Gotta go for the Original Joe pizza :) delicious !!!

    (4)
  • Martin S.

    Finally real Neapolitan pizza in the south bay! Yay! Saves me the drive up to Tony's or Una in San Francisco. Cons: Crust is not quite as flavorful as the two places mentioned above (but close! great texture too!). Pros: Fast, cheap and good! Great location, parking garage right across the street! If you like Neapolitan style pizza and are near the south bay, it's a no-brainer. Great place. EDIT 8/1/2012. Really sad to say I have to deduct a star down to 3 stars. I've been several times in the last few weeks and the pizza is different every time - very inconsistent. Sometimes it's a great pie just like I would expect, but other times it's very soupy, with too little basil, and with cheese all over the place. They are inconsistent not only from day to day but also from pizza to pizza - went with coworkers last time and although we ordered mostly margarita pizzas, they were all different shapes and consistencies. Boo :(

    (3)
  • Ting W.

    great pizza for location. One of a few, actually, the only place in San Jose with pizza that tasted like it was from NY.

    (4)
  • F G.

    Great, consistent, traditional pizza. The one with the prosciutto and arugula is the bomb.

    (5)
  • e c.

    This place has tons of promise, but it needs to work out some kinks first. I go to NY once a year and have had Neapolitan pizza there, and while no place in CA is ever gonna come close to NY thin crust pizza, Pizza Bucca Lupo has the possibility of doing a decent job if they would just fix one thing. The pizza is too soggy. My lunch mate, who went to college in NY, said the same thing, the crust pretty much collapses in the middle of of the pizza. If that could be fixed, the pizza would be pretty good. The ingredients were fresh, it had good flavor, but it was just too wet/mushy and no one wants to eat wet dough. Oh, and before you tell me that it's supposed to be wet in the middle, it's supposed to be a little wet in the middle, not full on watery wet. The 2 stars is for the pizza only, five stars for the friendly and non-pretentious service.

    (2)
  • Kuro N.

    I never thought I would be the sort to steal mozzarella from buffaloes, but I did it today, and I would do it again. This was my first wood-fired oven pizza experience. My savvy east coast friend said the maxim in NY is: "If you get the crust right, you get the pizza right"; and they definitely got the crust right. It is very rarely I feel deprived, food-wise, as a Californian. When I lived in Seattle, I had to shop organic just to get things that tasted like real vegetables to me. I am jealous of anyone who get to grow up with this kind of pizza instead of the version I did. I will be back to try the vegetarian version of every kind of pizza they have!

    (5)
  • Parag V.

    Authentic as you can get. Amazing pizza and seating area. Will be back. A great crispy crust for $9 a pizza. Doesn't get better than this.

    (5)
  • Matt H.

    The wifey, baby and I were having a date night. We wanted to check out the new san pedro market place and walked in. Outside of the obvious construction we got a whiff of pizza dough.... so I followed my nose and POW, PIzza Bocca Lupo. The menu is small, the selections are "limited"; margherita or two specials, diavolo or bianca, plus customize with toppings. There's one oven. Keep that in mind when you spot a crowd here. We didn't think about it and what was told to us would be 15-20mins for a pizza was over 30 mins. I'm going to minus one star for that... I don't like setting false expectations. This is the only issue I had. The pizza was FABULOUS! Probably the best margherita pizza I've had in the south bay. The diavolo was also exceptional. Both had a good amount of toppings and a dousing of delicious olive oil. Would definitely come back but being mindful of crowds and one "oven".

    (4)
  • Joshua M.

    Great ingredients, the right hardware (oven) and nice menu. This place is firing on all cylinders. The pizzas are served perfectly, crispy crust with fresh ingredients. Could eat here everyday.

    (5)
  • Rebecca L.

    I'd give it 5 stars except you can't find the place unless you're walking up and down, up and down, up and down--it's in the San Pedro Square Market, and if you've never been there, you would never know what's inside! But on to the food and the service--both were amazing! I ordered the Diavola (Crushed Tomatoes, Salame, Mozzarella, Roasted Bell Peppers, Garlic, Crushed Red Peppers, Extra Virgin Oil) & it was absolutely divine! When I ordered it, the cashier made sure to let me know it was a little spicier because of the bell peppers and crushed rep peppers, which I'm sure is because a lot of people probably complain about it afterwards, but to me, it had the perfect amount of spice. I could have easily put a few more red peppers or crushed pepper on it, but that's just me. I was impressed at how great the pizza tasted--when I was told they flash bake it at 900 degrees, I was kind of worried that it wouldn't be as great as a regularly baked pizza, but it was and it may have even been better. I ate half the pizza without a problem, and easily could have eaten the rest but I didn't want to have to roll myself out of there! I also ordered the Amber Ale they offer and it had a great flavor. I will DEFINITELY be back! As for the service, like I said, the cashier was very friendly and wanted to make sure I'd be happy with my pizza decision. She was very helpful when I asked about how they make their pesto (because I'm allergic to pine nuts and most places typically use pine nuts in their pesto). She wasn't sure be she offered to go find out. Because there was a huge line forming behind me (not because they're slow, but because the pizza is THAT good), I told her it wasn't necessary as my pizza didn't have pesto and that I'll find out next time so I can order it then. It's not necessarily a cheap place--for my pizza and a beer, I spent about $20, but for what you get, I'd say it's a decent value. I'll be back.

    (4)
  • Bryan H.

    The pizza here was surprisingly good! We just happened upon Bocca Lupo and were really happy we did. Great stuff. The Caprese was not bad either. Have this for dinner then walk down to the crepe stand for dessert!

    (5)
  • Jana A.

    This place has as-close-to-Italian pizza you can get not in Italy. I grew up in Italy and had yet to find a place that really has comparable pizza until I came here. Pizza Antica in Santana Row is good but still lacks that Italian flavor, that Pizza Bocca Lupo does have. I came here when I moved downtown and there something about the pizza which actually brings me back to Italy and I feel like I could be eating a pizza there. The flavors are very similar, I think it is the tomato sauce. They also have mozzarella di bufala on their pizzas also. Definitely my favorite pizza place. The only thing I would love to see is some real pizza bianca....the baked "flat" bread with salt and olive oil in Italy....so good.

    (5)
  • Sarah C.

    I am super happy to see a so-far seemingly successful restaurant inside the new San Pedro Market that is actually serving great pizza - I am hopeful the development will be a success, but I've lived in San Jose too long to expect much. The crust was fantastic - nice toasty wood-fired thin crust. I actually thought it was better than Willow Street or La Pizzeria in Campbell. We had a custom with artichokes and sausage, a bianco and a diabla. All were great. Be forewarned that one pizza is a little bit too much for one person, and not enough for 2 unless you are really light eaters. The only thing I didn't like about this place is that they seem a little uncertain with how they are going to cooperate with the rest of the businesses in the complex. Although the seating for the bar next door is connected to and partially indistinguishable from the seating for the pizza place, they have this sign by the register proclaiming "no outside beverages". But we had spied the wine bar earlier. We asked them if we could bring in our "outside" pizza and they didn't have a problem with that, so we took it over. Another member of our party ordered later and they actually brought his pizza over to the wine bar for him. That seemed a little weird, but it all worked out in the end. I will say that it would be truly disappointing to get your pizza and be limited to the choice of 3 bottled beers they offer here vs. 8 or 9 on tap and as many in bottles from the bar 20 yards away.

    (4)
  • G. Lue D.

    Get the buffalo mozzarella and prosciutto! More details to follow.

    (5)
  • Dennis R.

    ordered pizza and salad... 35 minutes later... no pizza and salad... they told us to wait 10 mins more... I asked for refund and went elsewhere...

    (1)
  • Jonny H.

    This place is no different from any other Neapolitan pizzeria that you can find here in America. The Bianca is the worst of it and it makes me sad to see they have pepperoni and lunch specials. I want to experience Naples when I visit a Neapolitan restaurant and not what we can already find here. This place is a dime a dozen your better off going to your local pizzeria.

    (1)
  • Chi N.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo is my second most favorite place in San Pedro Square. The pizzas are baked in a wood-fire oven right on site. I'm told the oven gets above 800 degrees, which gives the pies their unique, distinct, and crispy texture. We got the Bianca pizza which was topped with arugula and prosciutto - a great combination. This is an awesome place to relax on a Sunday with your family and pets, as there is an outside area for dog-lovers to relax, eat and drink with their pooches in tow. I like spending a weekend afternoon here more than I do at Santana Row, even though I live a lot closer to the Row, mainly because of the relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere as opposed to the pretentiousness of the Row. Plus, it's a lot cheaper and the food is better.

    (5)
  • Pete E.

    Very good Naples style pizza. Had the Joe's Special but I asked them to cut the amount of cheese in half. This allowed one to taste the other ingredients better. Sunny day...so the outdoor courtyard was perfect with my pizza and a bottled Coke. Would come again if near the San Pedro Market...I live up in the East Bay. Counter staff and chefs were friendly and the place looks very clean. It would easily rate 4-stars if it were a real restaurant with its own dinning areas. But it is 1 of a few food vendors inside a food-court style setting. Still good enough to go even if you normally stay away from food-courts.

    (3)
  • Amanda H.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo is the best pizza I've found in Downtown San Jose! Right in San Pedro Square, convenient and fast: they've done it right. The mozzarella salad is a yummy starter but for pizza, I LOVE the pizza Bianca (fresh arugula and balsamic...delicious!!) and my husband always gets the Margherita with pepperoni which never fails. The crust is perfect with just the right amount of char and their ingredients are incredibly fresh. If you're looking for delicious pizza in San Jose, I definitely recommend Pizza Bocca Lupo!

    (5)
  • Wes B.

    OMG! This is the best pizza in San Jose. As a world traveler, I can say that this is a great pizza place. Try the standard Margherita or the Bianca - both are excellent, thin crust, legit italian-style pizza. I'm sure that the imported oven from Italy and imported ingredients add to the outcome. Service is attentive and friendly. Tucked at the back of the San Pedro Market, you could walk past this place and miss a great find. Great place to grab pizza and a beer.

    (5)
  • Srikanth V.

    Bad Pizza. 4 star for this pace? Other than it is located conveniently in San Pedro square I wouldn't go here for the pizza. Im not familiar with neopolitan pizza, but ifits anything like this Im not a fan. They are supposed to be thin crest pizza but the crest is neither thin nor very edible. I had their Bianca pizza with half chicken and didn't like it. The crest was not thin and felt like it wasn't done very well. It was tough and didn't have any taste. Other than the crest, the toppings were fresh and tasted ok.

    (1)
  • Paige B.

    The best pizza around. Seriously. The wood-fired oven makes for a spectacular crust. True Italian pizza. I can honestly say that I am not normally a pizza person, but I crave the pizza from Pizza Bocca Lupo. It tastes like what pizza should ALWAYS taste like! Probably the reason why pizza became famous in the first place! My husband and I have enjoyed date nights here (perfect because you can eat light (split a pizza and a salad) or not (get your own) then follow it up with a little Vino Vino, a few steps away in the San Pedro Square Market. We've also enjoyed PBL with the kids. The staff actually brought two small plates of dough for my kids to play with! How adorable and thoughtful! We had a blast!!! This week, my girlfriends and I are making it our stop for Girl's Night Out. Like I said, pizza so good you crave it. I recommend the Pizza Diavola. Spicy yummy goodness!

    (5)
  • Joe T.

    This place has the absolutely best Pizza in Downtown San Jose, if not the entire Bay Area. The Pizza crust is great. Its a bit moist, so fold it down the middle and eat away. Order the Joe's Special. The best pizza of the lot. The salad is also absolutely great and is a great starter. The environment is also one of the best places to hang out. Go during a playoff Game or a Sharks Game. Perfect place to hangout.

    (5)
  • Alexei B.

    I tried the margherita pizza. It wasn't bad, but the bottom was just too burnt and the tomato sauce didn't amaze me. On the other hand, it's a pretty new place, so I expect it'll get better over time. It's also pretty cheap: the margherita is only about nine bucks, and I've paid $13 or more at some of my favorite pizzerias in the Bay Area. Also, I just love the San Pedro Square Market. It's a great place to have a meal! If you park across the street in the garage, they can validate your ticket.

    (3)
  • Bridget Z.

    I LOVE THIS PIZZA! San Pedro Square Market is a really fun place when it's nice out because there is a lot of seating outside. Great for groups and when you want to get a mix of food, since you don't have to pick just one place to eat. Back to the pizza though...I always get at least one pizza when I come to the market. It is very thin and crispy and chewy at the same time, closest thing to the real Italian thing that I've seen in America. 100% recommend to anyone who goes to the market!

    (5)
  • Joshua M.

    This pizza IS DAMN GOOD! But, they took FOREVER to make it. My original pizza fell into the flame and thy didn't tell me until I I complained that it was taking too long for my pizza- people were getting served their food who had ordered after I had. The polite thing to do would have been to notify me that it was going to take longer than normal to serve my my food. Other than that small incident with customer service, I've returned twice without any incident.

    (4)
  • Michael L.

    Heard about this place and decided to give it a try back in July. Nestled within a market center, its got a nice corner to itself. I love a good Neapolitan style pizza served right from a blazing hot wood fired oven. Overall, a great pizza and prices were reasonable. Seemed slightly on the undercooked side compared to other Neapolitan pizzas I've had, but I'll be back to try it again!

    (4)
  • H T.

    really delicious pizzas! my husband ordered the bianca w/o prosciutto but w/ kalamata olives. since there were pears in it, the olives provided a nice briny, salty bite that the prosciutto would have provided. i'm glad to find a good napoletana pizza in the south bay!

    (4)
  • Thao N.

    This place is almost as good as my favorite restaurant ever, Serious Pie in Seattle. The prices are cheaper than those at Pizza Antica in Santana Row. Its definitely worth the walk from campus. They have an amazing thin crust and the margherita is amazing with arugula! I always tell myself to try something new whenever I come to the San Pedro Market, but then I always come back to Pizza Bocca Lupo. Also a plus, is their pepper flakes! They are spicier than the pepper flakes at other places, which means I don't have to bring my own anymore! (and yes...i am guilty of bringing my own pepper flakes to pizza joints)

    (4)
  • Antonea C.

    San Pedro Square Market is one of my frequent hangouts and you can usually find pizza at my table. The first time I ever tried fresh arugula on a pizza was here and now I'm hooked. Their pizzas are big enough to share, but almost too good to even try!

    (4)
  • Elaine T.

    Great little pizza joint for those who prefer thin crust. Selections on the board are limited but you can also decide on a custom pizza. We ordered and took a seat outside. The pizzas came out fairly quickly as the place wasn't jam-packed. On first bite, I thought that the overall pizza could be a bit more flavorful and the crust a little crispier. Then again, they did just have a soft opening and will probably fix these things come time for the grand opening. the staff were all really nice. The owners (I think) were really attentive, asking us what we thought of the pizzas as well as offering mini heaters if we were cold. All of the seating is public. I also liked how, since this is a market, you can order food and drinks from different vendors and just join your friends at a single table.

    (4)
  • Gagan T.

    Yummy, unique, fresh pizzas. Friendly service. Great "open" seating at the San Pedro Square Market. I'd come back any time! And the coffee bar in the market is an added bonus too.

    (4)
  • I K.

    I am so please to have this addition to the downtown food scene, cause Amici's sux. This place is tucked away in the back corner of the main marketplace building. There's several rows of bar height long rectangular tables and bar stools. Also, plenty of normal height dining tables in the pizza area as well as around the wall in the main seating area which also has a 3rd party bar, (hasn't opened yet) . There's a beautiful marble slab counter right up next to the pizza prep area with room for 5-7 to sit. They use a beautifully contructed wood fired oven, as a result, the crust does have quite a bit of ash on it. Unless you eat your pizza with a knife and fork (blasphemy!), expect to have sooty fingers when you're done. Being a purist, I had the Margherita. It is constructed exactly like it should be. Margherita sauce, fresh mozzarella and four whole leaves of basil; if you want more (again, blasphemy!), you should ask for it. They're happy to construct a pizza exactly like you want so don't hesistate to ask for something crazy as long as they have the ingredients. Pizza came out perfect, crispy yet chewy crust, bubbly cheese melded into the sauce & crust. My only issue, other than the sooty fingers, is that IMHO neapolitan pizza should be served uncut. They slice your pizza into quarters here, so if you're old school, be sure to spec them not to slice it. You really should eat on the spot, as anybody who knows, this type of pizza will not hold up if you wait too long (as in to-go). It is a bit pricier than it should be @ $9-$13/pizza, but that's not out of line for downtown lunch/dining and a far better pizza and value than the junky pie you'd get @ Amici's (unless of course you go there to eat pasta/anti-pasto). As far as where this place ranks, its second only to one other pizzeria in Silicon Valley for neapolitan style pizza. You can look for my review on Yelp, its in Campbell.

    (5)
  • Jonny A.

    Less than 24 hours after my original review, I was contacted by a manager of the place apologizing for the rude employee I wrote about. I was offered a free pizza on my next visit. I recently claimed that free pizza -- I kept it simple, going with a Margherita pizza, and this time the service was perfect, the pizza even being tastier than last time. You have fully won me over, PBL! Thank you for going above and beyond, I truly appreciate it.

    (5)
  • Scott N.

    Tried Pizza Bocca Lupo last night for the first time. First of all- it's exciting to see a developer doing something with San Pedro Square. Pizza Bocca Lupo is a walk up and order join, where they'll deliver your food to the common area tables of San Pedro Square (inside and nice-- good lighting ambiance, and style.) Both my daughter and i had pizza, and it was the best i've encountered thus far in San Jose. The crust was very thin, crispy at the edges and softer at the bottom. Great. Bonus points for having bottled Mexican Cokes as well. Good service. Clearly they care about their customers experience. I love seeing a locally owned "mom and pop" / non corporate chain make a go at it. I'm rooting for them, and I recommend...

    (5)
  • Kakamani C.

    Absolutely delicious!

    (5)
  • Geof P.

    Based in part on recommendations from people in the neighborhood, we decided to try out the pizza at Pizza Bocca Lupo this evening. I was decidedly underwhelmed by the experience. Particularly the noisy surrounding. I can't believe that former SJ Mayor McEnery spent $5 mil renovating this barn, let alone convinced anyone that the project was worthy of the preferential loan he got. It has all the charm of the food court at a suburban mall. About the food: The pizza was as bland as I remember real Italian pizza being. I vaguely enjoyed the cheese on the margherita, and the caprese salad had fairly good ingredients as well. The over-zealous pepper almost killed the flavor of the latter and dried spices from Costco are no one's idea of fun though. To the good, the glowing embers in the oven looked pretty cool, and the price was fair enough. I don't think I'd come here with a real appetite though.

    (2)
  • Gabby D.

    First time here so we decided to try it. Pizza was pretty good. We ordered a Diavola and Bianca pizza. I would recommend eating them there as taking them home might make them a big soggy since the crust is a bit thin. Also, on the Bianca if you wait too long the basil wilts.

    (3)
  • Joe l.

    Ordered two pies to share while catching a game on Sunday. Pretty tasty and crispy thin crust pizzas here. Tried the joes special which was quite good and the other was the prosciutto/arugula which seemed like a bit much on the arugula. Pizzas were really pretty good and solid overall(definitely worth a visit for thin crust cravings), but the follow up customer service was excellent. I noticed that my charge ended up being double and after a less than fruitful discussion with visa, I contacted the business at their email and was treated very professionally with an apology, explanation, and offer of a free pizza on my next visit.

    (5)
  • Amanda S.

    Ahhhh, this pizza is YUMMMYYYY. Conveniently located in San Pedro Market, it's a must-visit if you're craving something cheesy. There are plenty of veg as well as non-veg options, and whole pizzas are out of the oven in no time. I don't believe they serve pizzas by the slice, but that shouldn't stop you from coming!

    (4)
  • Jasper M.

    Excellent pizza, fresh, and fast. The real deal -- just like the pizza I ate in Sicily. Moderately priced (a $12 pizza will feed 2).

    (4)
  • Geoff W.

    I've only been here once. The pizza is very good but not fantastic (although it blows most chain pizzerias out of the water). I will be coming back. I ordered the Margherita. The pizza was reasonably priced, but the standard cow's milk Mozzarella tasted rubbery. Next time I'll definitely pony up the extra $2 for the Mozzarella di Bufala. I really liked the casual dining environment and the open feel of San Pedro Square Market. This place has real potential.

    (3)
  • TJ M.

    Much better this time when I went for lunch. Pizza looks just right. Light char on top, wet in center. Flavor was much better. Cheese is really nice. Service was very accurate and prompt. 3.5 stars and on their way to 4. I want to try the Calzone next time.

    (4)
  • Lauren M.

    Been coming here awhile nowPizza is so good! Love the margarita pizza with sausage. Fresh soft gooey and cheesy. My kind of pizza! Add a grapefruit soda drink and caprese... So good! The staffs helpful and friendly!

    (4)
  • Cassandra S.

    Was here for lunch yesterday and had the Bianca. I have never had argula on Pizza before, but I loved it!! I would definitely recommend this place and go back. Also, I was able to chat with one of the owners and she was very nice and very interested in how our meal was. Bonus points!!! Keep up the good work. =)

    (5)
  • Eco F.

    The pizza here is incredible. 5 stars for sure. Thin, delicate, delicious. Staff is friendly and efficient. The Caprese has been what brings this place down. Wilted, grayish basil isn't good. One time I even got a tiny amount of halved cherry tomatoes. Fresh mozzarella is good, however. Please improve the Caprese!

    (4)
  • Steven N.

    Pizza is great I mean that's all you really have to know. It's really they only decent place to eat at the market but it's worth it. It is a bit on the expensive side but it's still very good. Margaritas pizza is very good but could use some more mozzarella and Joe's special was also very good.

    (4)
  • Justin M.

    Good za. I got the Bradley's Special, the cheese is fantastic, the prosciutto was good, and the artichokes fresh. My only knock is that the bottom crust was not crispy enough, most likely because we came during the lunch rush and it didn't stay in the oven long enough. For thin crust pizza, the perfect crispiness is a must. It is well worth the price, and I will be going back hopefully when not so busy so my pie gets an extra minute in the oven. 1 pizza is good enough for a healthy eater, 2 chicks could probably get away with sharing a single pizza.

    (4)
  • John S.

    I just moved to San Jose and staying temporarily near DT.. Wanted some pizza so decided to check this place out because of all the great reviews. I was not disappointed. The pizza baked quickly; i took it to go so after a short drive home I dug in. The pizza is very good. It reminds me of authentic NY pizza. The sauce was light and fresh tasting, the cheese was high quality and the pepperoni and sausage were extremely tasty and the wood fire baking just adds a little something special. I plan on living in the DT area for a few months until I get settled, familiar with the bay area, and will be visiting this place again. Highly recommend this place!! It also has a real cool factor being in an old section of the DT and in a old building that has other eating places, as well as a cool looking bar. Next time I think i will stay for a beer!! Cheers...

    (5)
  • Lauren S.

    I had their GLUTEN FREE crust and was so impressed! Probably the best GF crust I have ever had. The toppings were fresh and perfectly cooked in the wood fired oven. Can't wait to go back.

    (5)
  • Ericha F.

    Pizza Margherita is the best in San Jose.....period!

    (5)
  • Raffi A.

    Yeah the pizzas are pretty to look at..but theres something missing on them, can't tell what. Its almost a lack of flavor. The atmosphere can get pretty loud due to the bar and TVs on the other side of the market.

    (2)
  • Veronica P.

    We got the margherita and garlic bread and they were both delicious- the only change I would make is the marinara sauce.. I love my marinara with a little sweetness to it and their sauce is a little tarty. The ingredients are nice and fresh though! We paid $15 for both- and their breads ticks are basically the same size as the pizzas.

    (4)
  • Matthew B.

    Still keeping high standards. I've yet to have anything less than a great experience. Thanks for bowing to American convention and making pepperoni available for fussy kids!

    (5)
  • Grace C.

    Ok, I am not seeing what the big hype about this place is. My friend and I got the margherita pizza and it was....so disappointing. I mean literally I didn't even want to finish it except that I was really hungry and we'd already paid for and waited for the pizza. The flavors itself were good but not outstanding, but my biggest gripe is that they barely used any basil and the pizza was super soggy! That's just a big no-no. The outer crust was good though, but that was pretty much the only saving grace. Mind you this was after drinking 2 blush's next door, so you would think being buzzed and hungry anything would taste good, right? wrong. Don't go for the margherita here, it's a big disappointment. However, everyone who got the bianca seemed to really enjoy it so maybe I will come back and see if they can redeem themselves.

    (3)
  • Caroline V.

    I just ate here for the first time and the pizza was great! The negatives were a lack of seating (if you want to order wine or beer and sit inside you have to hope one of the few tables or bar spots is open- no booze allowed elsewhere) and a relatively limited food and drink menu. Positives- fast, reasonably priced, and tasty.

    (4)
  • Alex V.

    Came here on Sunday afternoon the market always has a cool vibe. Time to try this pizza place. The young lady at the counter was very helpful and enthusiastic. I went with the Pizza Bianco and the salad with pears and blue cheese. Picked up my pizza and it looks amazing the arugula was dressed nicely with olive oil and there were large shavings of prosciutto all over the pizza. I go in for the first bite and all I taste is a wet burnt bottom crust. I really hate to send food back as I always think the worst. I decided to take the pizza back and they were happy to make me another one. The new one had a great crust but really lacked in the nicely dressed arugula and shaved prosciutto. I ate the pizza and it was good but felt cheated. Someone on their staff did not pay attention to my first pizza that was made properly forcing me to send it back and the staff feels the customer is at fault because I didn't want to eat burnt crust and they had to throw away a pizza. So now I get a mediocre pizza. Needless to say the great company I had and the Allagash White Ale from the main bar where the hi lights of my pizza dinner.

    (1)
  • Prathima K.

    Sorry but soggy crust doesn't qualify for a good pizza!tried the veggie tamasso!

    (1)
  • Shannon L.

    I've never been to an Italian style pizza place that is kind of fast food too. I'm happy not paying for tip any day. Well it's not fast food in the way where you're getting miscellaneous meats and short lived, super salted flavors. The pizza cooks in literally 2 minutes because of their super hot oven. I got a half and half of margherita and Joe's Special. You get 4 slices in 1 pizza and if you do half and half, you'll get a slice with the two styles merged. That particular slice is actually the best to me. You can also tell that they just make a margherita and for the Joe's Special section, they add sausage and parmigiana. Easy peasy. But other than that, I felt like sauce could have been tastier and even though it was lightly spread, that parts of the pizza could be less soft. I did enjoy the chewy crust. Really yummy. If you come to this area on a day with the Farmer's Market (we were there on Friday), it's even better. Stop by for some pizza then go outside and binge some more.

    (3)
  • Patricia T.

    A few friends and I decided to head down to San Jose for the night. We walked in to the San Pedro Square and fell in love - there were endless selections! To top it off, there was a huge bar in the middle of it all! We browsed around for a bit to see what we had to choose from - but the strong smell had us stop immediately in front of Pizza Bocca Lupo. We decided to get the Margherita Pizza and Joe's Special. The Margherita was good, but It gets cold quickly, so you gotta eat it fast. The Joe's special was okay - nothing spectacular. I love that it was made in a wood-fire oven. Definitely a must try if you're a big pizza fanatic.

    (3)
  • Bobby T.

    Thoroughly enjoyable pizza, especially with a Stone IPA! Had the margarita and added pork sausage for added succulence. Tasted very fresh and the crust was cooked to perfection in stainless steel clad pizza ovens. Wish it had a few more basil leaves, I love the aromatics they bring --next time I'll have to remember to request this. Definitely recommend this joint and the lively atmosphere!

    (5)
  • Alan W.

    Hmmm, new pizza place in Downtown SJ? Let's do this. I don't really have a favorite type of pizza - thin crust, deep dish, fast food - I think they all have their strengths. But seeing that this is touted as a Neapolitan pizzeria, I had to try the Margherita as the standard bearer. I added mushrooms too for some more depth. My friend got the Bianca, but with pizza sauce. Overall, I'm conflicted. Margherita pizza = Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil right? Check. The flavor's there, but what's up with the basil? The pizza was cut into quarter-slices, with only one pathetic looking piece of basil on each slice. Don't get me wrong, it tastes good, and it was really cheesy, but why skimp so much on the basil? I'm guessing maybe it's a style or authenticity thing ("less is more"), and I don't think I ever appreciated that piece of green so much before, but I think they need to strike a balance and lean a little bit on the "more is more" side. My sentiment probably was exacerbated when my friend's Bianca pizza came out. There were PILES of arugula on that thing. And it was delicious. Service is great. Friendly staff and owners. They are accommodating with tweaks, and even offered to remake my pizza after because the crust was overcharred. So I would come back, but I ask: Just a little more basil!

    (3)
  • Shinny L.

    Finally after almost a full year of staring/drooling after other people eating these pies I went ahead and had one for lunch. My pie was pricey, but tasty. The menu selection is rather thin, as well. The quality of it was good enough for me to want to return and try it with argula on top. It wasn't overly cheesy, and the crust was very unique in texture - apparently they ship in the pizza's flour from Italy, so perhaps that was the difference. It was surprisingly satisfying - a rather large but very thin single serving pizza satisfied my bottomless pit with no threat of food coma for hours after consumption. My pie had all sorts of goodies on it bufalo cheese, pancheta (I'm spelling challenged today... italian bacon), mushrooms, and artichokes. Can't wait to go back!

    (3)
  • Kim D.

    Maybe a 3.5 rating from me really. Almost 4 but not there. I want to really like this place since it had high ratings and I love woodfired pizzas. It's pretty convenient and set up is cute here with the small tables and flowers, etc. They have pretty good ingredients too. My friend and I shared the arugula salad with pear and gorgonzola and the diavolo pizza. The salad had really quality fresh ingredients. Love Arugula. And the piezza had great flavor and kick to it (peppers gave it a nice spice) but my only complaint is that the pizza was a bit soggy. I felt like it could've taken a few more minutes to crisp up the bottom. I did over-hear the couple next to us had a slightly burnt pizza. Looks like their employees don't have the technique down just yet. I'll probably come back again to see if it gets better. I am a bit of a snob when it comes to pizzas only because I've had life changing experiences with amazing pizzas before. This wasn't it but it was pretty ok. Convenient location just before sharks game, etc.

    (3)
  • Alice Q.

    My boyfriend ordered the pizza Bianca (Prosciutto, mozzarella, Parmagiano reggiano, arugula, balsamic vinegar, olive oil). One pizza is enough for 2 people to share... unless you're greedy and want it all for yourself :) The crust is amazing! They use the good pizza flour... not the one containing potassium bromide that many pizzerias use (look it up). And I love how they actually use a fire oven. In order to make the best pizza crust, you have to bake it at a temperature higher than 500F. The temperature in the oven that they use is 900F. This produced a crust that was crunchy on the outside but soft once you sink your teeth into it. They also use high quality ingredients. The combination of prosciutto, mozarella, ParmReg, crispy arugula and a great crust creates a savory yet light meal. It's the perfect pizza for the summer! My friend ordered the Joe's special and happily devoured it. He got full after slice #3 and offered it to me. If it wasn't because of my full stomach, I would've tried it! I'll have to come back again and try it :) It takes around 15 mins for them to make the pizza and they give you a buzzer. You can wander around the other restaurants or look for a table while you wait.

    (5)
  • Elise G.

    Cute little corner offering Neapolitan pizzas, salads, and calzones...wood fired in an open flame, dome oven. Margherita Pizza: Delicious. Simple flavors. You can taste the salt in the dough, definitely home made. The mozzarella is fresh and pulled and a milky cheese that turns into a pool when melted. The basil is sparse, not overpowering by any means. The sauce has a hint of meat flavor in it. Diavolo Pizza: Too spicy. Can I get some garlic with my fire breathing dragon breath? I felt the texture of a pizza in my mouth with the taste of pure chili oil. Too much for my mild tongue. Good if that's your thing. Joe's Pizza: Yum. It was like the Margherita, only with mushrooms and sausage. Very tasty. Reasonably priced, quick, and friendly service.

    (5)
  • Jason S.

    Some of the most heavenly pizza ever. I got a half- Joe's special, half Bianca. The Joe's is as reliable and tasty as everyone else says, but I am addicted to the Bianca. I love their prosciutto crudo and arugula on anything is just blissful. The pizza is thin and though this was shared, I saw that most people had 1 each (lesson for next time). The place is also great, shared food court area with other delicious vendors and the bar - which is the only place to validate parking (a terrible idea though, to validate parking by buying alcohol). Will be back, with a vengeance.

    (5)
  • Judy V.

    My friend order the meaty pizza and what he got was a plain pepperoni pizza. However, he was to drunk to complain so we just ate it. It was good, I like the thin crust and the marinara sauce was tasty. I definitely want to come back to try pizzas.

    (4)
  • Reyz A.

    Sometimes you just stumble upon a gem by literally tripping on a piece of construction equipment. San Pedro Square Market used to include bakeries and shops, but the square is now currently being renovated, including a portion that now includes this Naples-style pizzeria. So why bother going to Napoli, when you can have fine thin-crust pizza right here in San Jose? The economy is bad, so save your hard-earned dineros and have a Marinara, a Margherita (I tried this soft delicious pizza of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, parmiginna..my Italian neighbor's phrase "mangia, mangia" was echoing in my cranium while chowing down), Mozzarella di bufala...the list goes on and on...but just come down, read the menu and mangia rather than sit here reading my long winded recitation. The killer difference about this place? The oven. No, the thin crust. No, the juiciness. No, the San Marzano style tomatoes. No, the fresh mozzarella. No, all of the above. No, it's the location. Let's start with the oven. This round domed brick oven was actually shipped and recently arrived from, guess where? Napoli. It is wood-fired (they were using almond wood that night) at 900F. You know what that means? You get your pizza in 60 to 90 seconds. OK, if you start adding salame, prosciutto crudo, salsiccia, olive, arugalo, funghi, carciofi, cipolle, bell peppers...circular saws, electric drill...sorry, those were the construction tools I tripped on in this renovation area...it might take 92 seconds. But you get your pizza out fast!!...and still juicy!! Now the owner might seem like he was originally from Holland, but he was actually born in Napoli...which would make him Hollantalian (uhm, sounds like a good pizza name). What's important is he was trained for this stuff in Napoli. Dutch grog + Napoli pizza would not be bad. It was kind of a trial night for this pizzeria when I tripped on a work bench while walking in this semi-construction zone. They had callezone, cheese pizza, ham-cheeze pizza, cappuccino (they will also serve beer and wine) all on the table for me to woof down like a wolf... ...talking about wolves. Do you what "bocca lupo" means? It means "in the wolves mouth"...OK, Mr.-it-doesn't-make-sense-to-me-English-major. It actually means "good luck" in Italian idiom. Alright, like "break a leg" will make a lot of sense to an Italian? Non voglio essere mangiato dai lupi, in modo da rinvierò qui. The owner says that they are open Thursday-Sundays and Sharks' Nights (go Sharks) until they are in full thin-crust-pizza-production-liquor-mode end of October!! Mangia!!

    (5)
  • Veronica S.

    The pizza here is authentic. The owners are the nicest Dutch folks, but the husband went to Italy to train and lived a part of his childhood in Naples! The authentic pizza-oven is flown from Italy =) Choose from 3 house Specialities: -Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, basil) -$9 - Bianca (white pizza) - $13 - Diavola (spicy pizza with various salumi) - $13 You can also add fancy toppings for an additional $1-$2 each (such as cherry tomatoes, onions, etc..) Order your pizza and pay at the counter, then wait for delicious, authentic yummy goodness to arrive within 15~20 minutes at your table! Great for casual eating with family or friends and great outdoor seating area!

    (5)
  • Tracy L.

    I'd say this place serves up an average pizza. Nothing to rave about, but it was decent. I ordered the Margarita Pizza since it was the closest thing they had to a plain cheese pizza for my son. Since my son just wanted cheese, I asked for the basil all on one side of the pizza for me. Well, I love basil so I was looking forward to my side of the pizza. Once we got it, I honestly have to say I was a bit disappointed. Cheese was minimal for my son and so was the basil, despite having the entire pizza's worth of basil on one side. However, I did love the pizza dough/crust. This is an okay place - not great enough for me to stick to it the next time I'm at the San Pedro Marketplace.

    (3)
  • Phil M.

    Love the pizza and watching the pie makers. The oven needs a good dusting. Nitpicking yes but I like attention to detail

    (5)
  • Linda L.

    Pretty disappointed in this place :/. I was in the next building at spuds when I looked around and saw almost 1/3 of the tables in there had pizza and it looked pretty delicious too. Their pizzas are Cooked in a wood fire oven (which made me moreexcited to try their pies) and they offer 5-star rewards program. Earn 20 pts and get a free pizza. I got the margherita with salami, roasted garlic, and extra basil/ cheese. For $15 I know not to expect much, but reeally?? There was probably 5 pieces of garlic on the whole pie and a few shredded pieces of basil and BARELY enough cheese. When I picked up a slice, I kid you not, 2/3 of the topping (whatever was on top of the cheese) just fell off. And whatever was under there was soggy and mushy while the crust was crunchy. Meeh.

    (2)
  • Claire C.

    Delicious. This thin crust Neapolitan style pizza is comprable to my favorite fancy pizza place in Providence, RI home of many people of Italian decent. The price point is spot on and the ingredients are top notch. The crust has a nice char and the ratio between sauce, crust and cheese is perfect. Pizza like this tends to be a little soft in the middle from the cheese and sauce, but just embrace the warm, molten goodness. The people who work here are nice to boot.

    (4)
  • Michelle V.

    I wish I could give this place more than an A-OK status rating but I just can't! I am definitely more of a deep dish pizza fan but I'm going to go ahead and pretend that's not the case and just give this place a super fair and honest review. We ordered the Patrizio pizza pie which comes with Pepperoni, Prosciutto Cotto, Roasted Garlic, Oregano, Chili Flakes, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crushed San Marzano Tomato Sauce and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What suprised me most was how long it took our order to come out. I figure if you're making pizzas out of a wood fired oven, it should come out within 10 minutes or less. That was not the case. To be fair though, the pizza was actually pretty tasty. The crust really had great chew to it. But another thing I didn't really appreciate was how little toppings there were on it. I like my toppings PACKED if I'm about to eat a thin ass slice of pizza. Also, the pricing for the pizza was not satisfactory to me due to how hungry I was even after eating the pizza. We ain't in NY for you guys to charge NYC pricing on these pizzas!

    (3)
  • J. B.

    Still good but I miss the authenticity in the crust I got when the place first opened. I know most people see crust with blackened bubbles as burned but to me it gives that flavor you really want from a wood fired pizza. To appeal to the masses, I assume, the crust is cooked through but is missing that charring. I remember early reviews with complaints of burned crust, I guess the squeaky wheel gets the oil and ruins it for the rest of us. Maybe I'll have to request well done or something next time.

    (4)
  • Jonas T.

    You know it's a darn good pizza when even a fitness freak like me eats all the crust. JONASAPPROVED!

    (4)
  • Kevin Jiseup K.

    Waited 45 minutes for my pizza to come out. They messed up my order and didn't even do anything about it. The pizza is okay, nothing amazing. But I suppose there aren't too many places in the Bay Area that make a mean margherita pizza. What a shame.

    (2)
  • Megan P.

    I really love the Patrizio pizza and the basic insalata. They have a really cool pizza oven and it takes about 10 minutes to make your pizza but the crust is nice and thin and crisp and the toppings are fresh. The pizzas are personal sized but with a salad it is enough to share.

    (4)
  • Dominick D.

    I am a Snob when it comes to Pizza. Everyone things they can make pizza but in reality very few make a great pizza. America has made pizza so main stream that I cant get a good slice unless im in New York. But Pizza Bocco Lupo hits it out of the park with their Neopolatin Pizza. The dough makes all the difference and PBL's was light and Crispy. I order the Margherita Pizza (being a pureist) and was not disappointed. They hand slice the cheese and hand pick the Basil leaves and leave them whole for presentation. The basil blended amazingly with the cheese and tomato sauce perfectly. And the sauce was thick enough that it didn't make the pizza soggy. I can only fathom what some of Pizza Bocco Lupos other pizzas tasted like. The food, service, and atmosphere (located in San Pedro Square which is an experience by itself) will definitely have me coming back when I am in town.

    (4)
  • Pedro F.

    We ordered a margherita from here. I must admit that it was just ok. Crust was very soft where it should be more like a cracker. Also they were very lean on the basil. Service was good. We had a 4 slice pizza and they made it into extra slices when asked. Also guy at register was able to give good descriptions of the pizzas. I would go back to this place.

    (3)
  • Peggy A.

    I had the Tomasso pizza and it was absolutely DELICIOUS. The crust was amazingly soft and chewy and perfectly thin. The only reason I gave it 4/5 is that I thought $15 was a little pricy for four slices of pizza, which I ate by myself, but I will definitely be going back!

    (4)
  • Jan Y.

    I have to say the pizza is great but customer services are horrible. They missed my drink and instead of saying sorry, he said you didn't order it.

    (3)
  • Malia W.

    Honestly I'm pissed! Why you ask? Well this pizza is so darn good but so hard to get to. I have to navigate downtown, find parking, walk through the mass of people in San Pedro Square Market, validate my parking, and navigate out of downtown. Or I can try and find a place to sit and shamelessly eat my pizza. I came here about a month ago with friends. It was my first time at San Pedro Square Market and I had to try this pizza. I love wood fire pizza, but its so hard to find unless you cough up the dough (the green paper variety). Well ever since my first taste of this place, I've been craving it. It puts all my other pizza spots to shame. This is my predicament. Thanks a lot Pizza Bocca Lupo! Please open a second location. The only downside, and I mean only, is the hot pans. My husband fried off his finger prints taking the pizza to the table. I saw another guy run into a chair and almost fumble the pizza as well. But in their defense, they do tell you its hot.

    (4)
  • Kyle Y.

    Lunch break & San Pedro Sq we go. Thought this spot would curb the pizza craving. The size of the pizza wasn't the issue as it was plenty big and arguably enough to feed 2. The taste left something to be desired. Preparation and the wood brick permeated through to the taste. Thumbs up there. The toppings were fresh and of good quality but the crust overshadowed it all. All I tasted throughout the pizza was a lot of crust. Didn't taste much cheese as well which I feel is one of the keys to a great pizza.

    (3)
  • Scott F.

    For brunch, they offer two breakfast pizzas Sat/Sun 11-2. I got the Danielo (potatoes, pancetta, mozzarella, eggs, $13): : yelp.com/biz_photos/pizz… It totally fails, because the pancetta/bacon flavor isn't strong enough; as a result, it's amost flavorless. It's not nearly as good as the Carbonara pizza at Pizzeria Delfina in Palo Alto. Previous reports: Warning: The Diavola pizza lives up to its name. It's very hot, and can set your mouth on fire. I can normally tolerate high heat, but not this one: yelp.com/biz_photos/pizz… The highlight was a pizza that was half "Chef's Special", and half pesto: yelp.com/biz_photos/pizz… The flavors were very good. The crust has reasonable char on the bottom: yelp.com/biz_photos/pizz… However, it's missing a "spring to the chew." It's like the dough falls flat, or wasn't allowed to rise enough. So for me, it's OK, but not worth a trip. My ranking for Neapolitan-style pizza: 1. Donato Enoteca, Redwood City (only the pesto pizza) 2. Pizzeria Delfina, Palo Alto (Carbonara pizza is often a special; it's the best) 3. Vesta, Redwood City (only the sausage/leek pizza) 4. Doppio Zero, Mountain View 5. Pizza Bocca Lupo, San Jose (anything other than Diavola) 6. Terune, Palo Alto 7. Napoletana Pizzeria, Mountain View: very wet/soggy

    (3)
  • Stephen L.

    Great pizza ... We loved it, especially my son. The pizza taste like Italian pizza, especially the dough. It's tender and just perfect. Love the restaurant and will come back to restaurant when visiting back to San Jose.

    (4)
  • Lorianne L.

    I've been wanting to try Pizza Bocca Lupo ever since I saw it at San Pedro Square. I finally got around to eating there instead of giving all of my business to Little Chef Counter. My friend and I grabbed a couple of pizzas before a meeting recently. Luckily there wasn't a Shark's game that night and we were able to grab a couple of seats at the counter. I had a "Joe's Special," which came with mozzarella, sausage, & crushed San Marzano tomato sauce. it was really tasty. My friend had the "Capricciosa," which had mushrooms, artichoke hearts, pancetta, & kalamata olives. Both pizzas were ready quickly. The thin crust was like a cracker. Apparently that's one of the features of their style of pizza. It was good, but I personally prefer a little more oomph to my crust.

    (4)
  • Heidi M.

    $15 napoletano pizza is a little over priced, but still worth it compared to the places at San Pedro Square. I ordered a pepperoni and sausage pizza. There was a bit of a wait time and people crowding around the pick up area. I do wish that the pizza thinner and crispier.

    (3)
  • Bill F.

    Pizza is very good plus they have great Italian wine. The only reason it wasn't 5 star is that they don't have Napa wines.... You can pay with pay pal! Great atmosphere, ask for Jorge, he is excellent with a lot of passion!

    (4)
  • Margaret S.

    Hm the food was a little burnt the last time I went here. Perhaps their oven was too hot? Overall very good flavors as usual. I love the arugula salad that comes with the half order and my absolute favorite is the Joe's special. I also like the one that's topped with arugula. I believe it's called the Bianca.

    (4)
  • Trevis James D.

    What a great place to grab an awesome pizza while you hang out in San Pedro Square Market! So good that I wrote in my food blog about it. You can read more in detail at liveactioneating.com/201…

    (4)
  • Mika G.

    I absolutely LOVE the pizzas here. My go-to is the margherita, with the occassional topping (extra $ for toppings though). Be warned, the wait for this place becomes super long on Sharks game days. But I gotta hand it to the workers here, they know how to get those pizzas out fast :) Pair your pie with a blood orange san pellegrino, and you're good to go. Quick tip: make sure you use napkins to grab the sides of your pizza pan, because it comes out extremely fresh & hot! Also, do not ask for to-go boxes because those are provided for you on the right side of the pickup counter (where the napkins are).

    (4)
  • Channing M.

    The Diavola is to DIE FOR! Delicious pizzas, killer customer service, really awesome employees... can you get anything better? I think not! They even remember to cut the pizza into "1/8" ths for me and I don't even need to ask! LOVE IT!!!

    (5)
  • Benny N.

    Came here on a Friday night. It was crowded, but it wasn't crazy. Pizza was ok. Toppings were good, the crust was slightly chewier than I'd like. The pizza came out in about 20 minutes. The location is cool though. The marketplace is really something that was needed downtown. I'll try one of the different aces next time. The plus side is that the line was short here.

    (3)
  • Julia D.

    I was so happy to discover this place! In my opinion any restaurant that uses a wood-burning to make their pizzas tend to make a superior product just because the taste it gives the crust just can't be reproduced in an electric oven. I also like the fact that they keep their pizzas simple and don't overload them with toppings. I opted for the Joe which had sausages, mozzarella, mushrooms and basil. Like I said before the wood-burning oven gave a nice charred taste to the crust. They also used a higher quality mozzarella and the flavors balanced each other well. Another thing I like about this place is that they have San Pellegrino sodas. I love those but they have been hard to find in San Jose so far. Apart from that service is fast and friendly. I didn't wait long at all once I had ordered. Give this place a try next time you're in San Pedro Square market. It won't let you down.

    (5)
  • Richard G.

    I've been to the Market Center several times and several times I've avoided eating here. Boy was I wrong to do that. And I think overall the main reason was price. Pretty expensive to be honest with you but this around I gave in. I ordered a basil salami & sausage pie. It was truly amazing all the way around. the only thing I think they could do is possibly cook it a little bit longer. It was a little too doughy to my normal standards & wished it was cooked a little bit more, but overall i was pleased!

    (5)
  • Rain V. N.

    I am very disappointed. I tasted a delicious pizza some time ago and I decided to go there again but it was a mistake. I ordered once again the capricciosa pizza but it was not good at all. First of all, the previous time they gave me prosciutto cotto, which is what they also give you in Italy when you order a capricciosa. However, this time I got ham in thick cubes...ewww , and I did get much artichokes. The whole flavor was off : the cheese was not very well melted and the olives seemed a little bit raw. I spend 30 dollars for two average pizzas ( without drinks). What a waste of Money and time. I won't go there ever again for SURE. If I want to test a really good pizza, I'll wait for my next vacation to Italy :(

    (2)
  • Marilyn T.

    They have a legit looking pizza oven that operates at 900 degrees, and they have the options of buffalo mozzarella, fior de latte, San Marzano tomatoes, etc, which are harder to find in the south bay. We got the Chefs special, which had mozzarella, proscuitto, cherry tomatoes, and tomato sauce. I like my crust thin, but theirs had a hard time supporting the toppings and got a little soggy from the tomato sauce. The crust had a nice chew but could have used a little more flavor on its own? Nonetheless, it's nice to see a real Neapolitan pizza oven.

    (3)
  • Christian S.

    My favorite pizza in San Jose. Perfect wood fired pizza.

    (5)
  • TJ F.

    We had visited this place a few time's and it was delicious each time. Then at our last visit while eating there we looked into catering because we were planning our wedding and decided we would have it catered! The owner's are so nice! They did an amazing job. We had antipasti platters for appetizers then when the guest went into the reception they had garlic bread and salad waiting for them. I'd say about 30 minutes later the dj called one table at a time to grab some pizza and we decided on 4 types of pizza options for our guest's. Our guests kept approaching us telling us how great the food was. Unfortunately as bride a groom we didn't get to eat much on our day lol but we went the next day and enjoyed it all! I recommend this place for people that want authentic fresh pizza. It's sooooo good! and get mozzarella cheese in your garlic bread lol. Thanks Ron and Jenneke for everything!

    (5)
  • Brett P.

    Reading some of the previous reviews on Bocca Lupo by fellow Elite members is one of the reasons I am often ashamed of being associated with Yelp Elite. Whoever thinks this pizza isn't better than Pizza Hut must have had their taste buds scraped off with a fucking butter knife. And giving it a 3 star rating without even trying the pizza? Get outta here with that! These are the kind of reasons why restaurants think Yelpers are pricks. I work in a building next to San Pedro and go to Bocca Lupo on a regular basis. The pizza is fantastic. The Neapolitan style crust is perfectly thin and chewy with a touch of char (but not to where it tastes burnt) from that beautiful oven. The toppings are top quality and the tomato sauce is absolutely spot on. There aren't a lot of places that have left me impressed with the SJ food scene since I moved here, but this place could compete in any of the big foodie cities in the country. If there is one thing I can complain about, it's the side salad that comes with the lunch special. I won't lie, it's not great. But I love the pizza enough that I honestly don't give a shit. After all, in the words of a very wise man, "you don't make friends with salad".

    (5)
  • Spencer E.

    By far my favorite pizza place in San Jose! I love their neapolitan style of pizza where it's crispy but also soft and chewy so that you can fold the pizza in half while eating it. I'm a big fan of how they use real mozzarella balls since it makes the pizza that much better. I've gotten many different pizzas here and I have yet to have one that I do not like. One of my favorites is their bianca with the arugula and prosciutto on the pizza. They also have lunch specials where you got half a pizza and an arugula salad if you are unable to eat a whole pizza by yourself. It is on the pricier side if you are comparing other basic pizzas, but the high ingredients and quality makes this place worth it.

    (5)
  • Mitya R.

    Best pizza I had in the Bay Area.

    (5)
  • Vi T.

    Sometimes you forget how delicious simple food made with a handful or high quality ingredients can be. And then you come to a place like Pizza Bocca Lupo. Lora, Angel, and I were starving. Sure. 15 minutes for a pizza beat 40 minutes for anything from The Counter that evening. I don't know what possessed me to order a meatless pizza but dang. It was delish ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pizz… ). A thin and just ever so slightly charred crust covered in that sweet, but savory tomato sauce. Atop the sauce was rustic chopped garlic, mushrooms (gawd I love me some mushrooms), and roasted peppers, all studded in a bubbling mess of ooily gooily melted fresh mozz. Amaze. Methinks the fire oven pizza thang makes for some pretty tasty eats.

    (5)
  • Roger P.

    I am a pizza whore! I have been to pizza places all over the US. I even did a pizza trip to New York! Discovering this little pizza place is yet another reason why I should never think I have already found good pizza places. There is always a pizza place out there to discover! I love the wood fire oven! Not only does it look cool, but it definitely gives the pizza a different flavor. The crust on the pizza is delicious. Thin and crisp yet with a nice fluffiness in the crust. The use of San marzano tomatoes is a big plus! The best tomatoes to use! Sweet and juicy. I love the ingredients they use. All fresh and tasty. The margarita pizza was very good. A nice sweet tomato sauce with fresh mozzarella and basil make a perfect combination. They make a really good pizza. You can never go wrong with fresh pizza dough, fresh ingredients!

    (4)
  • Karen C.

    My friend and I met here for dinner recently. I really enjoyed my pizza. My friend did not like the sausage on hers but I thought it was tasty. I had the Capricciosa pizza. It was very tasty. I loved the toppings on it - Mushrooms, Artichokes, Pancetta, Kalamata olives, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crushed San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. When my pizza was first ready, the counter person noticed something missing off of it so they actually made me a new pizza and brought it to me when it was ready. Good customer service there. Also, the other counter person was very helpful in getting me a box to take the leftovers home. I definitely like this place and will try again when I am at San Pedro Square Market again.

    (4)
  • Andrew D.

    I love pizza so much that it is hard for me to give anything lower than three stars. Pizza Bocca Lupo was not all that great for me. It was not memorable and I forgot what I even ordered. It was one of the specials on the bulletin that had prosciutto. They only carry two sizes here and that is either a whole pie or a half pie. With two hungry people, one whole pizza is just not enough! To top that off, the special that we ordered was almost 20 bucks. It was small, thin and lacked flavor. I ended up eating again after 2 hours. On the positive note, the service was great. It was my first time there so they went through some of the pizzas on the menu with me. Since I am such a pizza fanatic, I may come back here and try something else on the menu if I'm around the area.

    (3)
  • silvia d.

    Perfect pizza at an unbelievable price given ingredients and quality. Sooo good.

    (5)
  • Julian H.

    I've been here a few times before. It's located within San Pedro Square Market. The market itself is extremely busy during the evenings with people eating and getting their drink on before hitting the other bars on the street as well as the clubs. Parking here is just like any other San Pedro Square restaurant or bar. You have to get lucky in the parking garage or even luckier on the street. I'm sure this is normal however for anyone going to downtown. Don't forget after you get something you can get your parking stub validated at one of the stands. As for the workers there, they're pretty nice and extremely helpful in helping you pick out a pizza. They're really understanding too if you're new like a few of my friends were. I can't say there's too much to say about workers here though since it is a high stress environment with the amount of people that come in and out, but for what they do I think they did a great job. The food here is great. I love coming here because it has that homemade taste, the smell and flavor of the wood burning oven along with fresh ingredients. The prices on their food is a bit higher than what you'd expect at another pizza place and the portion size isn't enormous like a restaurant but it's a good size to get you full and ready for the night. If you're looking to stuff your face this probably isn't the place to go but if you're looking for a good place to grab dinner and a beer I'd definitely recommend Pizza Bocca Lupo. Overall this place is great, the food is delicious and fresh, the parking is well to be expected for a popular place in downtown and the workers are very welcoming. **Oh I will say we had an incident where they got one of our pizzas wrong but the manager apologized to my friend and they were quick t make him a new pizza**

    (4)
  • Lauren D.

    This is an update to a recent review. I came to this place and wasnt 100% satisfied with the pizza I got. To my surprise, the owner reached out to me to see what the issue was. After explaining to him what I had disliked from my previous visit, he assured me that the problem would be fixed and invited me back to the restaurant for a pizza on the house. When I had my pizza this time, it was perfect! These people strive for perfection and they really care about making there customers happy. I'll be coming back here for sure=)

    (5)
  • Jackie S.

    This was one of the few restaurants open on Labor Day in Downtown San Jose. The wait was around 45 minutes since there were lots of orders. However, the pizzas were good. I'm a fan of wood-fire pizzas. I had a Tom's Special which had tomato, Parmesan, mushrooms, and basil. Simple, yet really delicious flavors. My husband had the Bradley's Special which had mozzarella, Parmesan, prosciutto, oregano, and artichoke. This pizza did not have marinara sauce. Loved how the pizza crust was made to order and made with quality ingredients. The pizza had the perfect amount of cheese since it wasn't overwhelming. Pizzas were $13 each.

    (4)
  • Crystal H.

    I ordered the pepperoni, prosciutto, and cheese. It looked like a normal pizza, very thin, and personal size. This place got such good reviews that when I tasted the pizza, it was just ok, very plain. I wished there were more toppings on the pizzas. Bottom was slightly burnt too. I wanted combination pizza, but there were none. I do not think it was worth $14. I would rather get pizza hut or costco pizza: much bigger, tastier, and cheaper.

    (2)
  • Natalie P.

    This place was ok. We came for breakfast so there wasn't much of a wait. The pizza came out in 15 minutes, but I wouldn't mind having to wait another 10 to have better pizza. I enjoyed the flavors but I couldn't eat the crust. The crust was really soggy. I had to fold each slice in half to eat. The rest of the crust was chewy, not crispy. I don't think I will try this place again.

    (4)
  • Leonard I.

    I always wanted to try this out and finally did. Pizza always looks good so why not. I ordered something with chicken forgot the name. Order came out and looked fresh. If sharing with someone else it basically is 4 slices. What I loved is how fresh the dough is it's like heaven. Everything else is fresh from the taste but the dough was perfect. That's what makes a pizza tasty. The only drawback on this is the price of the pizza I know it's wood fire and fresh and good but the price for that small amount is a lot. Well everything else in the area is expensive what can you do right. Overall I will get some again when I'm craving it or in the mood

    (4)
  • Jessica L.

    Eating here is my pregame/postgame ritual. My order EVERY time... Joes Special with extra mushrooms, extra crispy. (Sausage, Mushrooms, Extra Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crushed San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil) I had the Patrizio yesterday and it was MIGHTY DARN TASTY. (Pepperoni, Prosciutto Cotto, Roasted Garlic, Oregano, Chili Flakes, Mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, Crushed San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil) The chili flakes give the pizza a nice kick and the roasted garlic is beyond delicious. I always bring my friends/family here before a Sharks game and it's usually pretty packed in the square before game time. I wish I could go on and on with this place but the last 2 visits I've had, the Joe's Special crust was doughy, even though I asked for it to be extra crispy. My mom asked me if the crust in the center was edible of it was "play doh". It's a darn shame. I will have to update my review the next time I go in... Stay tuned...

    (5)
  • Christy C.

    This was a really cool place and the pizza was really delish! What a cute little market!

    (5)
  • Ryan B.

    Very solid pizza. A staple anytime I go to SPS. Ask them to double cut the pizza if ya wanna share with a group.

    (4)
  • James G.

    Simple yet delicious. This is the place for thin crust pizza lovers, they have awide selection of toppings and the ingredients are as fresh as they can be. When ever I eat one of their pizzas I get full but not like I just ate at round table and I can't move. Highly recommended

    (5)
  • Alissa M.

    I swear every time I move from a city, something really cool and awesome moves right next to where I used to live. Case in point- I move from downtown SJ, and the San Pedro Market finally opens. I recently came back to SJ for a visit, and my friend insisted we had to get pizza at San Pedro. I'm so glad she did! I can't remember the name of the pizza I had, but it had sausage and mushrooms and it was delicious! The crust was perfect--slightly chewy, yet crispy. The toppings and sauce were also very good, and everything tasted super fresh. The cashier was also really friendly, especially considering we came close to closing time and he was probably ready to go home. He tried to sell me on a different wine than what I ordered, but he let me sample it first, which was great because I ended up not liking it. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is the value. I spent close to $24 for a pizza and a glass of wine. Maybe I've just forgotten how expensive things are in the Bay Area, but that just seemed like too much.

    (4)
  • Colby D.

    So I came back here with some friends hoping that I would get a decent small pizza for $12, because I remembered it being good. Maybe I've just had a lot of exceptional pizza since the first time I've been here, but this pizza was definitely not worth the cost. The crust was okay, but nothing else about the pizza was special. In fact, the combination of toppings on the particular pizza I ordered was not good at all. It was the one that came with crushed pepper and mozzarella. I won't come here anymore...it's not worth it.

    (2)
  • Michael C.

    West Coast Pizza sucks. They can't get the crust or flavor right, I'm scared off from most of the mom and pop places because $18 for a medium is a bit ridiculous (at least from my East Coast notions), and I don't get the propensity for putting olives and mushrooms on everything. My company will occasionally get pizza catered for the monthly meeting, and even the meat lovers had mushrooms and olives. While at San Pedro Market Square, lamenting about the lack of good American food on the west coast with someone from North Carolina, I realized I missed my opportunity to hit up Calidog or any other place save Pizza Bocca Lupo, so I settled. Fortunately the staff is amazing. Went up not knowing what I want, and got a recommendation on their most popular pie. Unfortunately guess what two items were on it? But then he pointed me to the Patrizio and it sounded good. The pizza was just ok. The ingredients were definitely fresh, but it didn't cut it for me. I did have the leftovers for breakfast the next day, and I want to say it came out a bit better, but again nothing worth taking someone to. Now looking at the reviews, maybe they are just going slow with the holidays settling in, or were better in the past. But if this is 5 star pizza, I'm in for a rough time out here.

    (3)
  • Cameron T.

    Decent Neapolitan Pizza that really hit the spot when you crave a pizza. Size was perfect for one hungry adult. Crust was a bit thicker than true NY style, but still good quality crust with good ingredients. I will definitely be going back next time I am in town!

    (4)
  • Joe N.

    Half the time I visit San Pedro Square to grab something to eat, I try out one of their many spots for something to eat, and the other half, I stop by here. Their service is fast, the pizzas, don't take long to come out of their hand-made brick oven, and more importantly, their thin crust pizzas never disappoint. Plus pizza always goes good with beer! Grab a tall cold one on tap at San Pedro Market Bar!

    (4)
  • Alberto R.

    Pretty disappointed after coming here based on the high reviews. Three of us ordered a Margherita, Bianca, and a pepporoni/sausage something. Came up to $41. The pizzas were about 92% bread, 8% toppings. Each slice had a huge puffy crust, and a very thin center with very thin toppings. The little toppings that were there slid off easily. Sure the flavors are pretty good, nothing to write home about though. But when I want pizza, I want a nice bite with the right mixture of toppings/bread. I didn't get a single good bite of pizza here. Come on, Yelpers.

    (2)
  • Richard L.

    I really enjoyed the Bianca pizza at this place. It is topped with prosciutto and arugula. The only downside that I can write is that it took a while for them to make the pizza, but we just happened to show up during the dinner rush.

    (4)
  • Elaine N.

    After eating here a couple of times, I have concluded that I am addicted to this place. Today is their one year anniversary so they were handing out free cannoli which I could not resist but to take one and devoured within seconds. It was quite delicious that I suggested that they should have it on their menu as dessert. We ordered: - Joe's Special = love the mushroom and the sausages. - Bianca = my favorite because the arugula and balsamic vinegar made everything interesting tasty. - Diavola = salame was good but I did not like it as much as the other pizza. I love pizza in general. This place is awesome for their thin crust , wood-fired Neapolitan oven, and imported flour from Naples. I am gladly to recommend this place to my friends and fellow yelpers.

    (4)
  • Mona W.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo have an authentic Neapolitan oven and the pizzas are decent. It is located inside the San Pedro Square Market together with a few other over-the-counter eateries and pubs. No table service here. You order from the counter and your buzzer will go off when the food is ready. The dining area is shared among different tenants. This makes it a great get-together place for larger groups. Everyone could order whatever they want and hang out at the cozy outdoor patio. Margherita is my top choice for Italian pizza but I don't theirs here. The basil are not nearly strong enough to make the taste pop and the whole pie was too soggy. The meat version (Joe's Special) with mushroom, sausages and extra mozzarella is a lot more flavorful. The dough is great though. I could chew on the crust all day long.

    (3)
  • P G.

    Love that you can individualize your dinner within a big group by going to your particular choice for a meal. My choice=thin crust pizza and it was very, very good. Sausage mushroom, cheese, fresh basil and chili peppers made for a savory dish.

    (4)
  • Eric M.

    LOVE THIS PLACE! If you want a true Italian style pizza just like you get in Italy this is the place. We have been going from day one and it really is a gem to have in San Jose. The staff is always friendly and on top of things, always greeted, nice clean area and the best is the food. If you are looking for a pizza piled up with all the different meats, veggies and cheese this is not your place, this pizza is very traditional, so full of flavor, nice crust and nice texture and cooked in a VERY VERY hot wood fired oven actually from Italy. If you want good traditional pizza at a good price this place is your answer.

    (5)
  • MyMy T.

    Great pizza with friendly service. They make thin crust pizza style which I like - just enough carb to get me going and crying for more. Okay, I had Patrizio (Meaty) tonight for dinner and it's yummy! Tip: Thur, Fri, and Sat they do sell individual slices if you don't want the whole pizza.

    (4)
  • Connie Y.

    We came in prior to a Sharks game because my it is my friend's tradition to come here before every Sharks game. It's just so close! It was my first time but she comes often. We both agree that the pizza was not very good that day. It wasn't bad but it wasn't good. We got the Joe (which she usually gets). The pizza only cost about $15 and we shared it because it was a pretty big pizza. They cut it into 4 slices so we each got two and it was enough. The pizza was very thin so the parts with the tomato sauce and toppings was very soggy. The pizza also tasted a bit too doughy. My friend wanted the crust to be more well-done, meaning cooked a little more so it was crispier, but they didn't do it. I would try it again if we come to another Sharks game together since she says it's usually better... so maybe they were having an off night... who knows.

    (3)
  • Mykl R.

    Ok, let me start off by saying that this 1 star review has absolutely nothing to do with the taste and ambiance of this little pizza place. My review has to do with having came here this past Saturday night, and going home later that night to vomit from the hours of 11 pm to 7 am the next day. I don't usually complain about restaurants, but having worked in the hospitality industry for 12 plus years... I think it's only valid to state that I got a food borne illness from this place... And the restaurant and other diners should be aware. I don't know if it was bad cheese, or the meat... But something was abnormally off. On a side note, I got the Diavola pizza, it tasted delicious and I absolutely loved the ambiance of the San Pedro square and eating my pizza on the cute little patio. Will I return?? Absolutely not.

    (1)
  • Cindy I.

    Loved the pizza and the customer service Will visit again real soon. Highly recommend this One of a kind , real authentic pizza You wont find anything like it around.! !

    (5)
  • Stacey A.

    Hands down best pizza. Fold the crust and dig in. Fresh cheese, sauce, veggies and meat. Most like East Coast I've had. Perfecto!

    (5)
  • Spencer W.

    I love this place, probably the best eats in San Pedro market. Call me boring, but margherita is my go to pizza pie and Bocca Lupo makes a great one. They have got their crust on point, and that's really the main factor in a good wood fire oven pizza IMO. Other pizza's I've tried were the Bianca, Joe's special, and had the chef's special yesterday which was from what i can recall: Parm, pancetta, gouda, red onion, evoo, it was good! One pizza proly feeds a little over one hungry man.

    (5)
  • Candice B.

    Is this like my millionth pizza review because it's starting to feel that way? I'll keep this one short. My go to place in San Pedro square and the Divola pizza is favorite. Can't go wrong, pretty fast service and quality pizza.

    (4)
  • Kim N.

    Is this place a victim to its own success? I started eating very early on here when there was nobody. Been back several times to eat for various reasons I've been in the area. Last night right before 11pm I got in line just to get a soda. There seem to be a guy paying at the register but just chatting for a long time as I looked around wondering what was going on. A tall, long haired guy on the pizza making line yells at me "We're closed!". I reply calmly, "I just want to get a quick soda" He glares at me and yells louder, "WE"RE CLOSED!!" Hey I get that you're so busy, now you have enough of the business to want to pack up at closing time. I just want a drink. Im not trying to drop a big pizza order a minute before you're trying to run out the door. Seriously though, if you cant treat your customers with a decent amount of respect, whether you're actually closed or not, there's no reason for me to return. It's a shame really, because the owner is a nice guy but it seems like his business is going to be reflected in the quality of the people he has

    (2)
  • Melanie R.

    Okay, so I didn't know Bradley's Special didn't come with tomato sauce. So the owner offered to let us try Joe's Special instead. It was much better - very good in fact. I really appreciate the great service they have here. Ronald really wanted to make sure I had a good experience with their restaurant. However, my only complaint about my last visit was that the crust of the pizza was so flimsy. I couldn't eat it like a normal pizza. I either had to attack it with a knife and fork, or I had to fold it so that it was like eating a sandwich. But Joe's special was really tasty. I recommend trying it.

    (4)
  • Frank L.

    Pizza is good but terribly overpriced...The serving size is individual so you can def finish it in one sitting. I ordered the Joe's Special (Pizza Margherita con Funghi, Sausage, extra Mozzarella Cheese ). The pizza kinda reminds me o pieology pizza cept the crust at the end is more thick but the breading on the bottom is pretty much the same (very thin). However, pieology is a fraction o the price with unlimited toppings. This pizza was $13 comin out to bout $14 w/ taxes, which is pretty damn ridiculous for the size o the pie ur gettin. Also im not sure how, but my pizza came out really soggy. While its not a dealbreaker for me, it was noticeable n worth mentioning. I realize this can easily happen cuz as i mentioned before the breadin on the bottom is very thin so it easily soaks up the sauce or water from the veggies or wutever... While I enjoyed the pizza I prolly wouldnt come back again. The diavola looks really good, but I think overall im jus turned off by the high price.

    (3)
  • Tim B.

    something about the crust here! It's a very thin pizza, but the end crust has such a great texture. Crisp with a chewy center. Their red sauce is one of the best I've tried, tangy with a hint of sweetness. Overall, very good pizza spot.

    (4)
  • Thuc N.

    Our favorite place when we visit San Pedro square. We've tried different kinds of pizza and liked them all. Try prosciutto, ham, pepperoni piled up on a thin crust. You can't go wrong here.

    (5)
  • T S.

    Love the pizza and enjoy the adobe patio. Great place to watch a game or to bring a group, everyone can order from different restaurants, everyone's happy. They stock Italian beer which is a plus, however, you have to drink the beer at their counter, you can not enjoy the patio with their beverage. Recommend getting the wood-fire pizza and drinks from the bar so you can enjoy the outdoor seating.

    (4)
  • Shirley N.

    Located in the hustling bustling San Pedro Market Square downtown. Hubby ordered the Joe Special pizza. All pizzas are single serving size. He enjoyed the pizza. Great hand kneaded pizza dough and made to order. Thin Neapolitan style. Lots of menu choices. I just wished they would used ground Italian sausage and fresh sliced button mushrooms rather than sliced sausage and canned button mushrooms. Update: per the owner, they sauté fresh mushrooms in the morning. They tried raw fresh mushrooms atop the pizza but customers' feedback said crust became soggy.

    (3)
  • Katherine C.

    The pizza was so good. It's not the best pizza I've ever had, but it's up there. We got the Bradley and a vegetarian pizza. The vegetarian pizza--I have no idea what they put in it aside from the mushroom and roasted red pepper, but it was surprisingly spicy. I was not expecting that. The Bradley pizza with the artichoke and ham was really good. I absolutely loved the fact that the pizzas were thin, and didn't consist of mainly dough. We shared two pizzas among 5 people, which was only enough to be content, but not full. I probably could've eaten 3/4 of a pizza by myself. So they're meant to be personal pizzas.

    (4)
  • Martin R.

    My Hipster sons turned us on to San Pedro Square Market a couple of months ago. We have been back multiple times since. Bocca Lupo pizza is Great wood fired pizza with some unusual topping choices! They all seem to work! Try the Arugula and Prosciutto with white sauce! EXCEELENT! The crust is think and crunchy/soft and has a hint of the woodsy smell. YUM! Gotta try them all!

    (5)
  • L J.

    Absolutely delish thin crust pizza. My personal fav: the Mediterranean with sausage & garlic added on. MMmm good! I think I just drooled a lil bit

    (5)
  • Jen C.

    FLAT, NEAPOLITAN-STYLE, WOOD-FIRED. Hmm....What's the big freakin' deal??? Then I tasted it and I was like...OHHHHHH. Okay, I GET IT! I do not agree that it is "the best pizza ever" nor is it "pizza from heaven." And I definitely don't "taste Italy in my mouth" (that sure is a helluva way to describe it!) but it is PRETTY DAMN TASTY! GARLIC BREAD ($5 I think) - Light and yummy but I wish it was wayyyy more garlicky! BRADLEY'S SPECIAL ($12.99) - I was not impressed the first time I had this, it was just bland. Surprisingly, the artichoke made the pizza a little more interesting but it didn't get me all giddy. When I had it the second time, however, it was soooo much better...like it was a whole different pizza! Did I have that much booze the second time I had it???? I don't know but maybe alcohol changed my taste buds. The pizza was so good that I scarfed up half of a pizza even after I had a few pieces of garlic bread! Maybe I need to try it a third time without any influence from alcohol...we'll see how I like it then ;). MARGHERITA ($8.99) - I MUST HAVE MEAT on my pizza!!! But I dared to be different so I got this without any extras. WOW! I was surprised how this flimsy pizza could be so flavorful, but COME ON...3 BASIL LEAVES?!?! WEAAAAAKKKKKKKK! Did they run out of basil or what??? Too bad cuz the basil added a kick to this pizza. I wish I knew they were going to be stingy, I would have asked for extra basil! I don't mind paying 50 cents extra! I wonder how much extra basil I would get for 50 cents??? 1 basil leaf?! Hmmm..I might need $10 worth. Maybe I'll bring my own basil next time. JOE'S SPECIAL ($12.99) - Rich with flavor plus it has the perfect amount of sausage and mushrooms...this was my favorite out of the 3 pizzas I've tried! It had something else like proscuitto or ham but I don't remember and I couldn't tell from my blurry ass picture. Also, my eyesight is as bad as a 90 year old woman's, and from our table, I couldn't read the description in tiny chalk writing on their menu board! But whatever...this pizza is very good! This is one of the places at San Pedro Square Market that I will come back to again and again. They have delicious pizza, they're inexpensive, and the wait is usually about 10 minutes. Vi vedro di nuovo presto, Pizza Bocca Lupo!

    (4)
  • Kenny P.

    I was initially very enticed to try this place for the first time today but it was kind of a let down overall... but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since we just tried one pizza. Mistakenly decided on the Bradley's Special which was listed to have more toppings than we had actually received on the pizza. It basically looked like a pizza we got with pepperoni, cured ham, sauce, and cheese. That was it. I know some of the pizza's are simple but this was just waay too little on the toppings. My friend even took the pizza back to ask if this was the right one and I'm pretty sure we were missing a few toppings. Unfortunately they don't have the toppings for this pizza listed on the current website. Like fellow Yelper Jen C., I can see why she wasn't impressed with it. The dough and crust was pretty delicious, but too thin I think... even though that's how its supposed to be. The pizza toppings itself made the pizza a bit oily and the taste wasn't all too complex because of the lack of ingredients. We were both still hungry after eating this pizza so we actually headed over to Phonomenal inside the other section of SPSM to see what kinda appetizers we could fill ourselves up with. I'm giving then a fair 3/5 right now before I get the chance to try another pizza with more toppings and flavor.

    (3)
  • Jose G.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo is still my favourite pizza place! Just, please, read this: This pizza is not for everyone. DISCLAIMER: If you like pizza hut, little caesar's, domino's or any other cheap commercial pizza, THIS IS NOT YOUR PLACE. Period. Avoid it! Go to costco and be happy! I read some recent reviews about some "Elite" members that honestly, are a disgrace. You will be disappointed and feel like a waste of your money. This is Napoli Italian pizza, not American style pizza, not New York style pizza, not Chicago style of pizza. It is NAPOLI style of pizza. The real deal, Ok? Now, It is baked in a brick oven and is made with traditional Italian ingredients. It tastes like smoke/wood, the crust it is slightly burnt and no: they don't serve Hawaiian pizza here. Now, if after the disclaimer you still want to try what an authentic Italian Pizza should taste like (I mean, they invented it, isn't it? They should know what they're doing) I suggest the simple margheritta with mushrooms, garlic and extra basil. It is amazing.

    (5)
  • Janet O.

    PBL almost often look so busy! That's the reason why it took me until today to muster the courage to stop by. No worries. They are efficient! A very minimum wait of barely 10 minutes! We ordered the Bianca. It's all about the prosciutto with this order ! Topped with tons of it and some greens and some dressing. It was a perfect blend of taste. The prosciutto being salty on its own- the veggie thrown in the mix added to raise the taste to a perfect well rounded pizza. The request for an extra crispy one was granted! The garlic bread should carry its own crown. It's the best! Shaped like a flat bread and covered in garlic. I was in heaven! This is a must! You can choose to sit inside or outside and enjoy the nice weather like today! Although seating is limited outside its worth it if you can grab a table.

    (5)
  • Michelle C.

    ZOMG! WHY have I not eaten here before now?!! I haven't had a pizza this good in like, forever. The guy at the counter last Friday was really personable and the pizza choices were legit. I opted for the Bradley's Special. The crust was thin with that delicious wood fired flavor. The garlic, two cheeses, artichokes + prosciutto were SO good together. I added just a little bit of the red pepper flakes which I feel really rounded out the pizza flavors. If you find yourself in San Pedro Square Market + a pizza fan, definitely order one. Well worth the $12.99 for some serious mouth happiness.

    (5)
  • Dennis O.

    I think this place lost its luster. I had a soggy chicken pizza today.... The flavors are there but kinda lacking on the meat and the cooking time. Not a place you'd like to get a pizza if you're into quality...

    (2)
  • James L.

    I tried the place out today and although I was grumpy about paying $3.50 extra for gluten free crust and not having a vegan cheese option, I found the pizza really good and the crust was amazing (better than some competitors). I ordered the Marinara pizza because its labeled "Vegan" but there were certainly others toppings available that I could have put on it that would be vegan/vegetarian. They don't offer vegan meats like some other places but I can't fault them for that since it may not be requested as much. The pizza was ready in minutes (much less than the 10-15 min quoted time). Looking to go back once they have some CHEESE :)

    (4)
  • Kes D.

    Been here twice now. Suffice it to say my conclusion based on my experiences is "the simpler the better" when you order here. When the pizza comes, it's super hot. You'd better grab like 30 napkins to pick up your pizza and bring it wherever. The first time, I ordered mushrooms on my otherwise basic margharita type pizza. I'm a huge fan of mushrooms on pizza. These, though...obviously either come from a can or had been precooked. Probably the latter. They were not tasty...it was a waste of the extra money to add them and really made my experience more sad than it needed to be. The arugula and blue pizza was good, but it was missing something. Perhaps cooking the arugula just a tiny bit would've integrated all the ingredients together better. The second time, I ordered the plain ol' basily margharita type pizza but with extra basil and fresh garlic. While it was really good, there was really no extra basil. :'( Overall, the crusts have been tasty and cooked very well though not quite yeasty enough for me. The folks who work here have all been very nice! The time it took to get a pizza varied. But I wouldn't say this was super amazing knock my socks off pizza, primarily because of what seems like some skimping on ingredients and those sad, sad mushrooms. Also, one small pizza is enough for one very hungry person or two somewhat light eaters. Sort of an inconvenient portion size. ...but I do like the pizza, now that I've figured out simple is best. With extra garlic. Stay away, boys!

    (4)
  • Henry C.

    The pizza is pretty good but the atmosphere of San Pedro Market really helps this place out. Like everything else in San Pedro Market, it seems a little on the pricey side but all the people drinking around you and the music makes it feel like your paying for an experience. The pizza was good. Not what I'm used to for thin crust pizzas. I expect thin and crispy but the pizza I got was still has a lot of doughyness to it. Kinda tasted like naan. Shared a pizza and had a glass of beer, was a good night.

    (4)
  • Rita V.

    The Margheria is still the best pizza here. I love how authentic it tastes, and it reminds me of the pizza in Naples, Italy. The crust is nice and chewy. There is a decent amount of tomato sauce, mozzrella cheese, and basil on the pizza.

    (5)
  • Rajan B.

    Best pizza in town! I love it, especially the lunch specials.

    (5)
  • Joseph L.

    So I was actually going to try out Little Chef Counter with my friend but we didn't realize there was so much variety in San Pedro Market! We decided to walk around the market to check out what there was and Bocca Lupo just clicked with us on sight! We ended up ordering a half pesto, half Joe's special pizza which cost about $13. It's a small pizza but man, just the half filled me up! Pizza Bocca Lupo makes their pizzas in the oven right in front of you! It comes up SUPER hot and smells fantastic! The ratio of tomato sauce to cheese to toppings was perfect! It wasn't too salty or cheesy at all. The workers top it all off with a great attitude and friendly smile! Overall, this is a great local joint that serves up some good pizza! Support your local businesses!!!

    (5)
  • Brandon B.

    My wife is from Italy and she swears that this is one of the only pizzas she's had in the states that tastes exactly like what she had in Verona. I honestly agree whole-heartedly, this is truly authentic Italian pizza. Try the prosciutto it's a mind-blowing topping to have as a choice.

    (5)
  • Ya K.

    Pizza is definitely great and fresh. Even though it is a food-court-counter, the service is friendly--when not crowded, sometimes they just bring the pizza to our table :D The pizza, though very thin, are very big for one, so usually I have to take home half of it. It is even delicious afterwards, the dough wasn't soggy or smooshy after oven or microwave.

    (5)
  • Michelle M.

    We had the Joe Special with sausage, basil, olive oil... Gluten free too! It was a healthy AND delicious pizza. Thin crust too. Great price I think it was $12 for a full pizza. We ate outside in the open Market area tables and chairs. Great day! We had our dog with us too.

    (5)
  • JJ s.

    Not too impressed. .. they dont put enough toppings on. I had the margarita and had 2 slices of basil. Next time I had hardly any meat on it with a meay pizza. Just cheap

    (3)
  • Pallavi R.

    Revisited Pizza Bucco Lupo as I'd promised I would. And I'm changing my rating from 1 star to 4. Would like to add that I went on my own accord, paid like a regular customer and no one knew that I was re-visiting to update my review. Here goes.... The salad was way better than last time - arugula crisp, the blue cheese sparkled and the pears were so fresh. And most importantly, no rancid dressing! Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed my Lunch Order (exactly what I'd ordered last time) and the Pesto Pizza was supreme. Just the right amount of char and chewiness on the crust - couldn't ask for more :) Patrick at the counter was nice enough to ask how everything was, when I'd finished (No, he did not know I was visiting to re-review) Overall, I say, go visit, you will like it.

    (4)
  • Michelle H.

    I love love love pizza. I'll even eat little Caesar's or any terrible chain pizza and still enjoy it even if its not the greatest because pizza is the bomb and im usually not that picky about my pizza. However, this place did not wow me. I especially love NY style pizza (thin crust pizza) but I don't think Pizza Bocca Lupo does it justice! I split a chef's special pizza (Crushed tomatoes, parmesan, roasted garlic, pancetta, onion, gouda oregano) with a friend. I believe it comes with 8 slices for about ~$14. I was a bit disappointed. For the price of the pizza, I really didn't think my order was worth it. 3 star for presentation. The pizza did not at all, look appetizing. It basically looked like someone barfed it back up. Not even kidding. You would think it looked like a flavorless pizza with just cheese and a skimpy portion of bacon bits if you didn't read the list of toppings on the menu. 3 stars for taste. The dough was a little too chewy and super salty. The topping was pretty tasty surprisingly, considering how unappetizing the pizza looked. but they could have been a little more generous with the tomatoes, pancetta, and onions. All in all, my experience here was just ok.

    (3)
  • R K.

    Asked for extra ingredients on a pizza. Our pizza came without those ingredients that we asked for I took it back to the counter and the guy tells me that they put more on there than normal. I said the ingredients (pancetta) were barely on there He asked "Do you want another one?" I said "yes" and he turns to the cook to make another one and the cook says we've been out of pancetta! #fail

    (1)
  • Jeziell B.

    This place is a great staple to San Pedro Market. I have had their Margherita, Diavola, and also their tiramisu. Yummy yummy thin crust! They are really nice here, and their special oven (imported from italy FYI) is so cool. Also, this place is awesome because when I was in the market for my engagement shoot, I asked if they could make me a heart shaped pizza, and they did! They told me "We never got that request before, but we will try. We do like a challenge!" yelp.com/biz_photos/dcbe… Why not 5 stars tho? Well, the center tends to be, lets say, not as crispy. But with the pizza being tasty and fresh and the awesome customer service, a soggy center won't keep me from coming back.

    (4)
  • Donna M.

    I almost cried eating their pizza. I don't know if it was because the cheese melted onto the bread so perfectly it almost tasted like cheesy bread or the fact that their prosciutto was cut thick like bacon, whatever it was, I wanted more of it. While I'm generally a fan of pizzas with marinara or tomato sauce, Bradley's pizza is so goood. The artichokes were cooked perfectly and gave the pizza a nice sweetness. -.5 for the salad. Way too oily and the pears looked old. -.5 for the price. It's actually not expensive, but for the lunch special I didn't think it was worth it given the taste of the salad.

    (4)
  • Michelle N.

    Oh my gosh, I'm giving them brownie points just for serving (very) thin crust pizza! But in all seriousness, Pizza Bocca Lupo knows how to make some mouth-watering pizzas. All their pizzas are freshly made in their snazzy wood burning oven and everything, from their dough to the sauce and toppings, are just perfectly executed. My party and I ordered half-half of the Bianca and Margherita. Both were amazingly addicting; I especially enjoyed the Bianca, which comes with arugula and prosciutto. Their cheese is awesome, by the way. My only gripe is that I would've liked to see some more basil and maybe tomatoes on the Margherita, but I heard you have to pay extra if you want more. Pizzas seem to come in only one size here. I think it's enough to satisfy 2 people; maybe 3 people if they aren't that hungry. Prices also are reasonable considering the taste and quality of their pizzas. What can I say? Pizza Bocca Lupo does everything right in my book. I'm sure this will become a 5 star establishment for me after repeat visits!

    (4)
  • Jen H.

    Yum!! Although this place was a little difficult to find, Pizza Bocca Lupo is in the food court of San Pedro Square Market! Between the two of us, we ordered Pizza Blanca--i think between two girls, it was the perfect size. YUMM so delicious if you love arugula and Prosciutto! I would def come back again! The service was great too! Just FYI--since it is in a food court, not really a sit down/wait staff "restaurant" per se, but great place to grab a bit and catch up informally.

    (5)
  • Amanda G.

    We have wanted to try this place for awhile, but we rarely go to San Jose since we live further up the peninsula. Wow!!! Why wasn't this place around when we lived closer??? It was fantastic, and as good as I'd heard. We shared a pizza; half margherita, half margherita with sausage. The crust was cooked perfectly, the sauce and cheese tasted fresh and were the ideal balance of flavors. I've had most of the Neapolitan Pizza at various places around the Bay Area, and this was in my top three. They were also fast, friendly, and much cheaper than other similar places. Finally, downtown San Jose gets a fabulous pizza place!

    (5)
  • Lena H.

    Yummmm. Since our wait for food was quite long at Little Chef Counter, we ordered a pizza here to hold us over til it was ready. We ordered the Bianca, at least I think that's the name. It had prosciutto, and arugula. It was delicious! It may have been because I was super hungry but it really hit the spot. Yes, the center was a little soggy, but if you eat it as soon as you get it, it's really not as bad as you'd think. It was so good that we gobbled it up pretty quickly. There were four slices and it was just enough for me to not be full... had to save room for the other food! I would definitely recommend this pizza.

    (4)
  • Sarah C.

    Pizzas pizzas pizzas are everywhere literally. From pizza hut to high class pizza joints. The pizza has to be amazing for me to order pizza over all the other places here. We got the garlic bread since I love garlic bread. It was alright. I wouldn't mind coming back for their actual pizzas.

    (3)
  • Leina V.

    I love the name of this place, and I really, really love their margherita pizza. The crust is perfection, and it goes so well with the fresh ingredients. Oh yeah. I first ate here in 2011 and for my birthday in 2012. For whatever reason, lack of spare time or dietary changes, whatever, I haven't eaten here till recently. Well, on Saturday, Dec 14, after a tiring yet successful day spent at Christmas in the Park, my family and I were starving. We headed to our usual holiday spot, Pizz'a Chicago. The place was slammed, so we were told the wait would be an hour. After 25 minutes, I made the executive decision to go to Pizza Bocca Lupo instead because Neapolitan pizza doesn't take that long to bake compared to deep dish. I was happy we went to San Pedro Square Market for dinner. This was my family's first time eating there. We managed to get the big table right next to the Pizza Bocca Lupo bar. The pizzas we ordered and received in less than 10 minutes were: margherita, patrizio, and Joe's Special. We ordered 3 pizzas because there were 5 mouths to feed. My family really liked the pizzas and would gladly eat there again. I just can't get over how yummy their margherita is!

    (5)
  • Allen C.

    Tucked away inside San Pedro Square Market. Came with a bunch of friends. We all enjoyed our pizzas. I especially liked the pesto pizza.

    (4)
  • Cat N.

    I was pretty excited to find real pizza - and they even have a picture of Spaccanapoli up! Once you've had pizza in Naples, it can never be beat anywhere else in the world, but they come pretty close. Even though it's meant to be one pizza per person, two of us shared one just fine. They have some nice wines available, but beware, you can't drink it out in the yard/square as you can with alcohol from other places in the market. A custom order gets to be pretty expensive with all the add-ons. I would just customize something already up on the board with substitutions or omissions, then you end up getting what you want for a better price.

    (4)
  • Viviana M.

    The best pizzas at San Pedro square. Pesto and Patrizio Yum Yum. Great place.

    (5)
  • Beth I.

    I used to love this place, but the last few visits have been disappointing. It seems that they have decided to stop buying actual cured meats for their pizzas. When I pay $18 expecting cured prosciutto and pancetta on my pizza and instead, I get some sliced deli meat ham piled on there, the angry Italian girl comes out! Not cool, Bocca. Not. Cool. Please go back to the basics. Your food used to be so delicious.

    (3)
  • Kristen N.

    I have tried a couple of different pizzas from this place in the past and they all have been pretty tasty. I have not been back in a while so tonight my parents and I decided to share a pizza for dinner. Overall we were happy with our food, but we all agreed that there were a few minor details that could have made our dining experience even better. We ordered the mushroom and sausage pizza with red sauce and mozzarella cheese. I really loved that they gave a lot of mozzarella and that it tasted so fresh. The sauce was light and had a really strong tomato flavor. You can definitely tell that they use fresh ingredients. I am a vegetarian so I picked off the sausage, but the mushrooms on the pizza were perfect. I also really liked the thin crust.Do note that this type of thin crust pizza is not like an artisan pizza, so expect the crust to be a more on the soggier side. On the other hand, there were some cons about the pizza. When we picked up our pizza, we noticed that the toppings were spread very unevenly. One of the slices had completely no toppings, just sauce and cheese. Another one of the pieces was just covered with sausage but had barely any mushroom. Personally, I like to taste a little bit of everything whenever I take a bite of my pizza, so it would have been nice if the toppings were dispersed more equally. Another thing that I was not so fond of was the fact that when I picked up my slice, all of the toppings slid right of. This made the pizza a little bit messier and harder to eat, so I recommend digging in with a fork and knife. However, if you are using a fork and knife, be careful of the parchment paper. Because they use paper to line the bottom of the pizza pan, the paper gets very soggy and sticks to the bottom of the pizza. So, when I was cutting into my pizza, I could not help but pick up little pieces of paper. Overall, Pizza Bocca Lupo has great tasting pizza and excellent customer service. Everyone working there is friendly, polite, and they like to make and serve their pizza with a smile. They also sure do know how to get those pizzas out of the oven in record time. If you are int he downtown area, I recommend coming for lunch. They have a special deal that includes half pizza and half salad. The perfect size meal for a light, fresh, and tasty lunchtime treat.

    (3)
  • Laura G.

    I'm a bit of a Pizza snob so three stars is a solid GOOD. The crust could have been a bit crispier but overall is was well done and good. I ordered a side of ROCKET (arugula) on one of the pizzas after the fact (while picking up) and the person getting them ready told me (after she added the arugula) that I had to wait in the crazy long line to pay the $2.00. Um, no, I don't think so, she was rather annoyed when I asked her (not really a question) if it I could leave the $ with her....Oh well. Definetly one of the busier places here, good pizza.

    (3)
  • Ketie A.

    Authentic Italian pizza. Fresh, lovely toppings. Good, gooey cheese. Not too salty like many American version pizzas. I placed an rider over the phone for a pick up, but 10 minutes after I got there it wasn't even in the oven yet... Oh, well.. S** Happens.

    (4)
  • Rose W.

    DAMN, I wish I'm not so lactose intolerant! This place is pretty good! However it takes FOREVER for the pizza to come out (it takes ~20 min!). Keep in mind though, they DO make it to order, so it's fresh off the brick-fire oven!! If you like meat, you can't go wrong with the Joe's Special. I suggest coming with a friend, so you can share. Joe's Special was one of those pizzas that I certainly enjoyed eating, but I would have been WAYY too stuffed if I had it all on my own. I might back next time to see if they've got anything that's not so heavy. I like how they made a menu "Savory 16" specifically to appeal to March Madness. I give them props for keeping up with the current trends. Not to mention, they've got some really creative names like "Earthquake" & "Mama Likes" just to name a few. "Then why did you give this place only a 3/5?" you ask?? Because the crust is YUCK! (Sorry, can't really think of a way to say it any better) I know, I know; that's supposed to be what "GENUINE" pizza is like. But I WANT my pizza crust to taste like soft bread sticks and NOT pita bread!

    (3)
  • Ryan C.

    4.5 Stars. Good pizza cooked in a authentic Naplese pizza oven. Quick and delicious! It had just the right amount of char on the crust and the offer Coke in the bottle. What could be better? If you have had Diavola pizza in NYC or Italy before, you might be a little disappointed with their version. It was decent and spicy, but it was missing something that I just can not pin down. It is not a good as Tony's in SF, but my go-to pizza joint in SJ. Hey and parking is easy. What did I learn today? They use almond wood to fire the pizza.

    (4)
  • Rosie W.

    I've been to Bocca Lupo twice and got the same thing. I'm kind of boring like that: I stick with what I know, especially when it's treated me right and tastes good. I think being that it's a stand up restaurant, I didn't initially have high expectations. I was super surprised at how good it tasted. I ordered the Joe's Special ($12. A margarita pizza with sausage, mozzarella, mushroom and sausage). The crust was extremely thin and the bread was baked to perfection using their wood fire oven. It wasn't too cheesy and had just the right amount of sausage and mushrooms. The spinach was hidden under all the cheese and the flavors of it all blends really well together. The portion is pretty big. I've tried finishing it both times but failed. Excellent, friendly service. You can get a slice to-go box for your leftovers :)

    (4)
  • Nico C.

    Wow! This place totally took me by surprise in the best possible way! I was headed to a concert at the Civic and was looking for some decent eats in the area. I heard they did thin crust, italian pizza. Deliciouso!

    (5)
  • Alicia A.

    Really average pizza. I came with. A gf and I got the special but it was far from special. Pizza is one of my fav foods and I was looking foward to try this spot since it opened but unfortunately it wasn't amazing!

    (3)
  • Albert C.

    I lived in Italy for more than a year, just South of Naples where pizza was born, so all the pizzerias in the area were excellent and I know I will never have pizza as good as in there. With that being set, let me tell you that the pizza in here is close to that original pizza in Italy, I had the Bianca, and was surprised by how much arugula was put into it and the prosciutto was good. Good taste for the pizza and a very positive experience in general, i drank a glass of Amber beer I ordered from the bar in front of the pizzeria.

    (5)
  • Ryan L.

    Pizza Bocca Lupo is excellent pizza with even better customer service. I tried PBL the other day for lunch. I ordered the Joe's Special. The pizza took about 10 minutes. It was served hot and they sliced it any way you want. The pizza was pretty greasy and I blotted it a bit with a napkin. The flavor was outstanding. The crust was thin, Italian-style and very chewy. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful. If you're a hungry dude a pizza can serve one as it's not huge and not too much crust. However, it could easily be split between two people. When I ordered the pizza there was a young guy working who seemed new. He ran my credit card and it didn't work. He then had to switch registers and ran my order again. He swiped my card a second time. I asked if the first one went through and he said no and he would verify it didn't. Well, I checked my statement a week later and there were two identical charges. I called and spoke to a manager. She gave me her personal cell phone number and told her to call when I got to the place and she'd give me a refund. I ended up at PBL unexpectedly and explained my story to the woman working. They called and spoke to their manager and verified my story. They refunded my money and gave me two free pizzas. In a time where customer service isn't as highly valued, I appreciate everything the employees at PBL did to accomodate me. Everyone was friendly and went out of their way to make their mistake right. I didn't need two free pizzas, but I appreciate everything else they did. I will be a customer for life and I recommend you do the same. I can't recommend enough this local business that makes fresh, tasty pizza and provides stellar customer service.

    (5)
  • Becky L.

    Yummy Bianca pizza! Sometimes the pizza is not as good but last Monday it was unusually tasty. The arugula was well seasoned and the prosciutto was good. I'm a fan of the crust as well, which was salted just right. It's Neapolitan style so it's thin, light, and airy. The pizza came out pretty fast, too; on other days they can take a really long time (one time I waited over 30 minutes). So my advice is if it's a busy day (Friday/Saturday) be ready for a wait, but if it's an off time then definitely try this place out.

    (4)
  • Tracy A.

    Deb and I were up visiting Nikoa and Anthony and they wanted to bring us downtown to San Pedro Square Market because of the variety of different places to eat. Deb and I decided on Pizza Bocca Lupo. We had the Patrizio pie. It had a good flavor to it with lots of toppings. About the only complaint I would have was the time it took to get it. The whole place was busy as it was a Saturday evening but it still seemed to take longer then it should. It was probably around 45 minutes to get the pie. But when we did get it the flavor was great and the size just right. Over all this is a good pie and an even more interesting place. We will have to come back to try some of the other places in San Pedro Square Market.

    (4)
  • Chloë O.

    Ron (the owner) knows how to make authentic Neapolitan pizzas. Younger, he spent all his summers in Naples and was trained by pizzaiolos. Anyway, they are making great fine crust pizza :) My favorites are - the Bianca: Prosciutto Crudo, Mozzarella, Parmagiano Reggiano, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($12.99) - the Chef's Special: Crushed tomatoes, parm, roasted garlic, pancetta, oignon, gouda oregano ($12.99). They also have few wines, but, because of the policy at San Pedro Square Market, you cannot drink it outside (in the patio). New: the lunch special ($9.50). Half pizza of your choice + salad (arugula, gorgonzola, pear and balsamic vinegar). Great deal! :)

    (5)
  • Leslie H.

    I may be going against the grain, but I thought their pizza was only okay. I got a plain pizza (base price ~$8) and added pepperoni. The cashier asked me if I wanted basil, so I said yes. Somehow it came out to $11.91 after tax. I probably would have said no to the basil if I'd known I would have been charged extra for it. Also, there were maybe 4 pieces total on the entire pizza, and they really didn't add to the flavor. The pizza itself was pretty large in size such that it could be shared, but it was absolutely soaked in oil. I guess that's my fault for ordering super oily pepperonis. I sponged off a lot of the orange colored oil, but it still made the crust IMMEDIATELY soggy. The crust is only okay; it got cold and too chewy for my liking very quickly. Also, it was extremely thin. Actually, the entire pizza cooled off a little too quickly for me to enjoy the entire eating experience. It went from hot and gooey cheese melting off with each bite, to really dry and tasteless crust. I don't think I will get pizza from here again given all the other choices at San Pedro Square Market. Or maybe I just ordered the wrong thing, but I've had better wood-fired pizza at other places. I'd venture to say that even Amici's tastes better. FYI: They are celebrating their one year anniversary this weekend (Saturday or Sunday, I forget) by giving all customers 10% off their orders. Might be worth checking out.

    (3)
  • S H.

    Great sunny outside patio. Lunch specials 1/2 pizza and 1/2 salad- plenty! Outstanding Vegan options and traditional Italian pizza. Fire it up! Thanks!

    (4)
  • Hiver V.

    It had been a while since I had been to this place, and I was very pleased with the results. crust was a perfect balance of chew and crisp, service was fantastic and the staff seemed far more knowledgeable about the ins and outs of pizza prep and cooking it. I will be here over and over again, and whatever they're doing, I'm sure they'll keep it up!

    (5)
  • Dave J.

    Yeah, I love it when I stumble on a great find. Pizza Bocca Lupo serves up some great Neapolitan wood oven pizza. Located in the San Pedro Market I had a lot of choices. All look to be very good, yet the wood oven made it an easy choice. For those that don't know what Neapolitan pizza is made with 00 flour, few toppings and baked at very high temperatures (think 900 degrees or higher). As a result a pizza is baked and done in matter of less than 2 minutes and comes out with a charcoaled blistered crust that isn't crispy but soft and very paper thin. In my opinion the secret to a great Neapolitan pizza is the Margherita, the classic Neapolitan pie, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. Over dress a Neapolitan and you have ruined a classic. BTW - 1. Make no mistake this is not NY Style pizza, not even close. 2. Neapolitan doesn't travel well, eat it fresh and hot. Needless to say I ordered the Margherita. Pizza Bocca Lupo delivered in great form, a true classic. My pizza was delivered piping hot and when accompanied by a cold Peroni turned out to be the best meal I had had all week, regardless of price. Something to keep in mind, due to the thin crust and minimal toppings a single pizza makes the perfect meal for one person, and good appetizer for 2 or 3. Service while very friendly was it was a little disorganized on a somewhat slow hour, deduct 1 star. It's hardly a reason to pass on a great pizza. Pizza Bocca Lupa scores big!

    (4)
  • Christina H.

    Today I decided to order their lunch special which was half salad and half pizza. I expected that thin crust pizza to be crispy, but not; it was really soggy after waiting for it to cool down. I was also disappointed in the taste too. The price is a little expensive after tax and tip. Oh well, thank goodness there are other places I can go for lunch.

    (1)
  • Tracey M.

    Hubby brought me to the square today for lunch. This was my first time to the square (we are new to area) and his second. While perusing, I saw someone getting their pizza and decided to try it. This pizza was great. I have found very little pizza I like here on the West Coast. This really reminded me of little downtown New York and Phila bistros that do their own pizzas. It tasted really good to me, and tasted close to home. I am not sure if it was the oven or what but this pizza made me homesick. I would highly recommend.

    (4)
  • Starla M.

    Nothing to write my grandma in Italy about. It was my first time and I found it to be just okay. I was expecting real pizza Napoletana! The crust reminded me of a thick pita but it had flavor. I favor thin crust pizza, but the center was a bit soggy and just didn't hold up, even with very little sauce. I gave it a three because I was expecting so much more after reading the hype.

    (3)
  • Jamie C.

    You know, even though this new spot is built somewhat like an upperclass-looking food court. I'm not going to compare it to a dull ValleyFair Mall type food spot. They actually make their pizza great and in a timely fashion. For those who consider this "fast food" I'd say give it a try before you compare it to your usual suspects. I had a taste of their Bianca (DELICIOUS), Joe's Special (GOOD), and Margherita (Just okay) Overall, good service, a little unorganized with the wall in the way, but still good. Grab a beerski right across and you're good to go. Cheers.

    (5)
  • Steph F.

    I've heard mixed reviews from friends but wanted to try it out for myself. I split the Pear Gargonzola pizza with co-workers for lunch. It was described as a thin crust pizza but came out somewhere in between a regular crust and thin crust. While the ingredients tasted fresh, the crust was a let down. However, the garlic bread is a different story. It's probably made with the same dough as the pizza crust but tasted so much better in this form.

    (2)
  • Mark A.

    The pizza i had this weekend was average. Long wait too.

    (3)
  • Ryan S.

    This is the best pizza I've had in bay area! Super fresh ingredients all fired up in a stone oven. The margarita pizza is my fav.

    (5)
  • Chefs Daughter D.

    Fast rustic pizza. It's not no pizza hut or franchised Pizza It's fresh, crispy and rusticically delicious. We ordered a sauce less pizza but olive oil was all it needed. It's a tradition we go there (ie San Pedro square) each time we do a charity event in downtown San Jose. The al fresco seating is an added bonus.

    (5)
  • Jessica C.

    Walk into the San Pedro and walk in more and walk in more and then turn right and then walk in more and there it is! Fun little place to order pizza. It is almost like a market setting there, where anyone can walk around and look at different restaurant menus. The pizza is excellent, though a little pricey, but the environment is friendly and cheerful, allowing for good conversation over a glass of wine!

    (4)
  • Kathy D.

    Food: 3 stars Service: 4 stars I was excited to try out this new pizza joint after hearing so much about it from my friends. I do enjoy flat, neapolitan-style, wood fired pizza normally because of their lightness and crispness that comes with their crusts but something was lacking at Pizza Bocca Lupo. We decided to order the pizza marguerita and a side of garlic bread. I guess the reason why I gave the 3 stars for food is that the pizza itself wasn't cooked properly. The cheese was on point, where you can taste the fresh mozzarella, the sauce was not overly excessive just like how i like it, the crust was fluffy and light but the pizza as a whole was too soggy. Soggy to the point where I had to fold the pizza to be able to eat it comfortably. I wish they left my pizza in the oven a bit longer which would of made it perfect! The size of the pizza for one individual is more than enough, where it would be perfect to share between 2 with another plate. The garlic bread itself was cooked way better than the pizza. It wasn't soggy and it was crisp. I ended up eating more of the bread than the pizza. Overall, great alternative to the other places in San Pedro Square Market. Good to share over a wine bottle with a group of friends. It wasn't enough for me to want to come back purposely for the pizza though. But service was very friendly and the owner even checks on you! That's a plus!

    (3)
  • Nhung T.

    I went here during the niners draft party and the only thing they had was pepperoni pizza. I was pretty disappointed , would have been an excellent time to market their food. Based upon what I are. The pizza was okay , the dough was good though. I could have used more pepperoni . I probably would try this place again to get a full spectrum of their menu .

    (3)
  • Ee Vonn Y.

    The pizza here literally flops in that it sinks on itself so fold your pizza in half when you attempt to consume your slice. The overall pie of 4 slices looks small but it packs a punch. Two girls would be full off of one pizza here. I ordered the Jim's special and the Margherita. The Jim's was average and the flavors weren't noticeable. Despite that, this meal tasted healthy. I didn't feel like I was going to explode after 2 slices so I had room for dessert.

    (3)
  • Rach L.

    The last few visits I got their pesto special and loved it every time. The amount of sauce was just right. Last night, I got here way before the free concert but there was already a line. Luckily, it was moving. I didn't see pesto so I opted for the margherita. I paid for extra basil because I really wanted the flavor to be infused in each bite. Took some time to find a place to sit and 15 minutes later the buzzer went off. Yay! Then I saw my pizza. Booo! Does it look like it has extra basil to you? So, the guy handed me a couple fresh basil leaves nonchalantly. Didn't say anything. I didn't know it was a DIY joint. So, my pizza was sitting there starting to get cold while I hand-shredded the basil leaves and sprinkled on top. But my "After" margherita pizza with Extra basil looked awesome compared to the "Before" version. And it tasted great except it was now just warm. PBL, I don't think you meant to disappoint. What happened to the topping engineering and the service this evening?

    (3)
  • Cynthia A.

    I have to say I really love Napoletana pizza. The dough is not overwhelming which allows the cheese and toppings to really shine. Ive eaten here a few times and havent been disappointed. One pizza will set you back about 12 bucks. I could see some men complaining about the portions if they are heavier eaters but for me.. I have about half of it and am fully satisfied, without that overly bloated, ate too much, sick to your tummy feeling. Thanks Pizza Bocca!

    (4)
  • Diane H.

    Oh heck yes! Now that's right there is some fine pizza. So authentic and delicious but best of all unique to my funky and gritty little downtown enclave. Keep up the good pizza making

    (4)
  • Elizabeth W.

    Looks like they really don't need another great review, but I can't help myself. O.M.F.G. delish. I have had a lot of crappy pizza in my day. And then I've had a 4-cheese wonderment in Rome, Italy. And then I've had Pizza Bocca Lupo. Thin crust. Just the right amount of everything -- and simple. Fresh. Delicious. I am not a pizza fanatic but I could've eaten 10 of these things. I heart you, PBL. Thanks for being in my neighborhood. They were really cool about the bill too; ours came to $20.02, they said don't worry about the 2 cents...so they got a fiver for a tip. Good staff. Better pizza (no offense).

    (5)
  • Frederick L.

    Good fresh farm to table ingredients and tasty combinations. Super fast and great service. This is one of the best thin crust pizzas have had. It's my Cheese Board of the south bay.

    (5)
  • Elisa R.

    I love this pizza!! It is the closest to the pizza experiences that I had when in Italia!! It brings back great memories, I add arugula to every pizza! Magnifico!!

    (5)
  • Tram N.

    Definitely kudos to the level of service here. Whilst I was waiting for my crepe, a guy walks up to me and asked if I ordered a pizza from Pizza Bocca Lupo. My response? "No, not yet but I will shortly!" The menu isn't extensive but because I was too quick to order, I missed the "Joe's Special" however, I inhaled my Diaviola faster than it would take to finish reading this review. I kid you not. Neopolitan-style crusts guidelines: not for on-the-go eats! My Diavola: crushed tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, crushed bell peppers, garlic, salame w/ extra virgin olive oil was seriously had me in pizza heaven. The toppings were evenly incorporated yet was not saturated... w/ each bite I could taste the perfectly cooked crust. I also ordered a Diet Coke. I sat at the bar area because I needed to charge my phone. As I was waiting for my pizza (must have took 8 minutes, if that), I ate my crepe that I bought minutes ago. I sat there in peace, enjoying every single bite of my pizza, eventually wanting to lick the plate that it was served on. Random patrons as well as staff looked at me in awe after they witnessed me devour the crepe and entire pizza on my own. Although I can't say that I'm proud of that but it was surely a reward to myself and for myself after not eating out for 2 weeks to save money and after a grueling 60 hour work week.

    (5)
  • Lina H.

    First time trying their pizza and it's pretty good. My boss recommended this spot to my co-worker and I so we decided to check them out on our next trip to the Farmers Market. We were pretty hungry so we didn't stop to shop around in the Market, we decided to go straight to the Pizzeria and that was a very smart decision. We totally beat the lunch rush. I ordered the Diavolo and my co-worker ordered the Joe's Special. The wait was decent and we decided to stay inside because the outside patio was packed but next time we might just ask to share a bench with someone else. :) I really liked the crispy brick oven taste to the pizza but wasn't so happy with how oily it came out. Next time i'll try the Margherita or choose my own veggie toppings. Overall it was a good experience and will check them out again once i've tried everything else San Pedro Square Market has to offer. :)

    (4)
  • Esther S.

    Best eats in San Pedro Square at the moment. The wait does take a little longer but thats because they make your pizza in an authentic stone oven! Service is nice friendly and helpful. Food is fresh and delicious. What more do you need?

    (4)
  • Kari G.

    The people working at Pizza Bocca Lupo were all really nice. I had been craving a pizza ever since we walked in and I smelled the deliciousness coming from their huge wood fire oven. It was hard to wait while we hung out and had drinks next door. At dinnertime, I ordered the Pizza Bianca and an orange San Pellegrino. It was very good. It's hard to go wrong with arugula and prosciutto! I personally would've like my pizza cooked a little longer as it was a little soft, but I think that is just personal preference. It was quite delicious!

    (4)
  • Tina N.

    I am so glad I gave this place a try because wow, wow...it blew my mind. Delicious thin crust with the freshest ingredients!! Great location and great prices too! I got the Bianca which toppings include prosciutto crudo, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, arugula, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. I also added cherry tomatoes for an additional $. It was so tasty and fresh! I could not finish the pizza even if I wanted to! It was huge! I ate it for leftovers the next day and it was even tastier! I can't wait to come back and I'm definitely bringing some more friends so we can share and I can try a little bit of everything from their menu. Thumbs up!

    (5)
  • Hines L.

    This was one of my favorite pizza places. Thin crust - very Italian. Today ordered a quatro stagioni ( not the first time). Supposedly has prosciutto cotto - Italian cooked ham - well this was cheap american (Canadian) cooked ham or just bacon - not acceptable! If u call it cotto - serve it !

    (2)
  • Lauren R.

    Yummy thin crust pizza! The pesto pizza with sundried tomatoes was tasty. It's pretty big for $13, enough for leftovers. The thing about thin crust pizza is it is less filling than deep dish and doesn't sit in your stomach like a rock for hours. I like that about thin crust. It went awesome with the white wine I was having. The cheese was a tiny bit grainy, but other than that it was great. The service was also super nice and friendly.

    (4)
  • Brian B.

    Nice pizza place in the San Pedro Market. Flavourful and pretty quick. Good service.

    (4)
  • Mikey U.

    During one of the increasingly rare occasions that a friend and I get to share a meal, the thought of showing them San Pedro Square [in general] and Pizza Bocca Lupo [in particular] seemed ideal, especially when their pear-gorgonzola-arugala-balsamic pizza sounded so delectable. As we approached, the young lady behind the register greeted us smiling and friendly. We briefly surveyed the menu, though we already knew what we wanted, and asked off-hand what one of their beers tasted like, to which she replied and pleasantly informed us that alcohol purchased from them must be enjoyed at their counter or at least within the boundaries of their restaurant. Good to know. Our order took 10 minutes, tops, but thankfully we had arrived before the rush of Shark fans and downtown business people getting off work. She presented to us a rustic thin crusted pizza topped generously in peppery arugala drizzled with tangy balsamic vinegar (added after baking as to remain fresh and unwilted?). Underneath, an intermingling layer of molten pungent gorgonzola and sweet sliced pear. The pooling of ingredients at the center of the pie makes it heavy and a little saturated, but the crust holds up, remaining firm enough to fold and eat without utensils. It was, as anticipated, delicious. The other pizzas described on their overhead chalk-written menu sound equally tasty.This is definitly light fare for the price, but its done well so be ready to be sated by flavor rather than fill - the BFF and I finished one pizza between the two of us, two quarter-of-a-whole slices each, with beer and wine. I'll definitely make a return visit. ____________________________________ Pizza. Beer. Pretty people. Hip new hangout. What else do you want? Did I mention pretty people? Just wanted to make sure.

    (4)
  • Aaron D.

    best pizza around, nuff said. I live in SF where the pizza is really good, but this place still take the cake in my book

    (5)
  • Delzin C.

    Yum vegetarian pizzas!

    (5)
  • Erica S.

    I had to wait 30 minutes for my pizza and it was kinda pricey ($12.99 for brick oven style pizza), but it was well worth it! I ordered the Joe's Special with crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, sausage, and mushrooms. It was meant to be shared, but I ended up eating 3/4 of it all by myself! Too bad I couldn't order a glass of wine here. They don't let you take drinks away from their restaurant area.

    (5)
  • Jack T.

    I updated the review to say that I discovered something I really like. You can get kalamata olives on it for a $1 more! For me, this really jazzes up the Margherita with a fatty, savory, salty taste. Next time, I may try extra mozzarella too just to see if it can use more cheese. Now, the pizza is thin enough that the cheese is just right.

    (5)
  • Agustinus T.

    Echoing other reviews: fresh and tasty Italian pizzas with great thin crust. Joe's special had good sausage and mushrooms providing texture. Bradley's special didn't have many real toppings but it's tastier with strong garlic flavor. Three of us split 2 pizzas which was just right amount. However, I would get 1 on my own next time because it's soo good. Sorry tummy.

    (5)
  • Patty O.

    Tasty thin crust pizzas. One pizza has about 4 slices, which is enough for two people. Located conveniently inside San Pedro Market Square . Tried the Joe's Special which had cheese, herbs, and sausage. Pretttty yummy.

    (4)
  • Bryson L.

    Probably one of my favorite go to places in San Pedro Square. I don't remember all the names of their pizzas, but I've had 3 (the pesto one, some meat pizza, and the pearzola). The Pearzola is probably my favorite, but be prepared for a lot of arugula on your pizza! Makes for a great combination if you're looking for something different. In general though the pizza here is great and made to order, always comes out piping hot. My only complaint, have more pizza combinations on the menu that contain meat (there was only one combination with meat when I went)! I'm not good at choosing out my own combination, though that is an option here.

    (4)
  • Lorrie M.

    This place is pretty yummy and I am surprised it took me so long to try it considering it's right down the street from where I work. Beware that during Fridays and usual peak lunch hours during the week this place gets extremely packed and your wait for a pizza suddenly goes from 10 minutes to 50 minutes. However, this place is worth the wait! The pizza here is delightfully flavorful, you can add in or adjust any of their standard recipes to include favorite ingredients of yours and apparently the oven is an authentic Italian oven! Each pizza literally, is handcrafted to your taste buds. The staff is a a bit young and inexperienced so if you ask where one of the ingredients come from, you will have a hard time getting the answer, however the pizzas sure are delicious. This is a yummy must-eat spot that you've just got to check out along with the rest of this little market!

    (4)
  • Ellin C.

    Yummy thin crust pizza. We got the Joe's special and the taste was delicious! Took about 20 minutes to get the pizza and one of the better dinner options in San Pedro Market!

    (5)
  • Jonathan C.

    The pizza's great! So are the people who work there! I especially like the selections of vegetarian pizzas and salads, they even make a vegan pizza. Enjoy!

    (5)
  • Erik D.

    I will most definitely try this place again since I find myself at San Pedro Market Square more and more often, but this Pizza Bocca Lupo isn't as good as I thought it'd be. Well, actually, the pizza wasn't as good as I thought it'd be. I LOVED the garlic bread. And by garlic bread, I mean the slab of dough, cheese, and tons of garlic that was literally the same size as one of their pizzas. I may love garlic more than the average person, but still, the garlic bread was extremely satisfying. In an odd way I felt like it should be a Garlic Bread joint that served pizza instead of the other way around. That said, it seems like their pizzas are on the healthier side, and decently priced, I suppose. Upside = Italian beers! Downside = You have to drink them directly in front of their area. You may not take the alcohol outside or around the corner to where the bar seating is. Luckily the bar itself has plenty to drink....

    (3)
  • Sunny C.

    I'm a BIG fan of the place! It's amazing how they're able to crank out so many pizzas in a little tiny space and there is always a line. It's an experience watching the cook preparing the dough, preparing the pie and throwing it in the wood burning oven 10 ft from you. As for the pizza, it's a Neapolitan style hand tossed and it's done right. They have a board filled with options of pies you can choose from or you can pick your own toppings. My favorite is the margharita with pepperoni and sausage. The pizza is just too good to share and it's pretty easy to devour the entire thing without feeling guilty. As far as a local, fresh, quality pie, this is as good as it gets for me!

    (5)
  • Michelle C.

    All the delicious flavors of the pizza makes me really want to come back to this place, but I have come back twice, and that is enough for me. I love all the different combinations of pizzas, the toppings, and the sauce, but they can't seem to get the crust right. It's thin which is what I'm looking for, but it's always so soggy. If they can get the crust to be more crispy, then it would be a perfect pizza and I would come back over and over again.

    (2)
  • Ryan E.

    Atmosphere is mid century construction, yea, lot's of plywood and yellow tape, BUT I'm a fan of a up and coming! Menu had a good selection, vibe was really fun (especially with the Olympics at the bar next door), music from next door was bumping, and pizza was damn good. We had a pearzola, half cheese/pepperoni, crust was really thin and crisp. Pearzola was surprisingly great, especially when you see it come out with a bunch of lettuce on top. Cheese on pepperoni was a bit thin, but it was nice and light. I'll be back.

    (4)
  • Tung T.

    Pretty frigging legit pizza! I mean ok...not much competition when it comes to wood fire pizza in the heart of San Jose but this place do it right! It's probably the best place to grab a bite to eat in San Pedro Square at this point and from the looks of it, for a long time. Simple and fresh ingredient cooked in a wood fire oven is sure to make a fine thin crust neo pizza. Personally, I always stick with the perfected recipe of margherita pizza. Tomato sauce, fresh mozza cheese, and basil is all you need! For 8.99 it's not bad, but not great either. Man if it was like 7, i would be there errday! Their special pizzas are all 12.99 and all sounds really good, i just don't fancy any extra toppings. Trust me you won't miss it at all! One complain i have is that they seem to under cook their pizzas. The middle of the pizza becomes really watery and soggy, due to high moisture content and lack of cooking time. San Pedro does get a bit pack on the weekends but don't sacrifice quality for selling an extra 2 pizzas! Bottom line is you can't go wrong with a wood fire oven pizza!

    (4)
  • Kenitha Y.

    Their pizza is absolutely delicious. This isn't Domino's or Round Table. It's good quality pizza at a great location. I absolutely love San Pedro Market Square. Anyways, they have a variety of toppings and it all tastes fresh. Everything is one size, enough to feed maybe 3 people... but I can eat it to myself... or well at least 3/4 of it to myself. Let's be honest here. It's all thin crust and the cheese is all melted. Pizza heaven and I'm always down to go to pizza heaven.

    (4)
  • David K.

    Went back recently and its still awesome!

    (5)
  • Tanita J.

    All I can say is yum! I got Adam's special. It comes with ham, pepperoni, mozerella, parmasan cheese, garlic, and a chili sauce. I'm not usually a fan of thin crust pizza, but I loved this pizza. The best part is it tastes good hot and cold! Although it may seem a little pricey, I'd be willing to pay for the quality. Plus the pizza is huge! Definitely enough for two meals. Fast and friendly staff. I'm definitely coming back here :)

    (5)
  • Ngoc L.

    Once again, I get to try a new place with my new favorite eating buddy. After sitting for what seem like hours going through our bookmarked, we decided to come try this new restaurant inside the San Pedro Square for approximately 11weeks. We wanted to come here and try to see if the pizza is any good since we heard how the oven used to bake the pizza was shipped over from Italy. The pizza here itself are cooked in an open mouth, coal fired oven at 900 degrees. The place itself is located in the corner of what seemed to be like a food court kind of setting. You can eat your pizza at the counter or else there are also tables available. We ended up ordering a pizza to share..we got half Margherita and half Bianca. They were both really good, I love how crispy the crust is and I've always been a fan of the thin crusted pizzas. The Bianca has no sauce but the balsamic vinegar added a good hint of flavor to it. The Margherita is good and simple so nothing extraordinary about it. Lastly, the staff here is really friendly and nice so service is superb. I heard that the owner is usually here and he's a pretty cool guy but we didn't get a chance to meet him today. Overall, this place has pretty good pizza and I think I will definitely come back here again if I ever am in the mood for more pizzas.

    (5)
  • Alan J.

    Been here several times over the past two months. Very tasty grommet margarita style pizza. While some times it's better than others, (depending on the day/cook/toppings to sauce to cheese ratio) some times it's so good I have to slowly chew to enjoy the mixture of complex flavors. To me, it is not a pizza without sauce, so we order the "Patricks Special" which has Cheese, crushed tomato sauce, red pepper, roasted garlic, pepperoni and we add onions.

    (5)
  • Leddee H.

    Having spent two weeks in a row eating at Oxbow Market in Napa, I was inspired to finally go to the San Pedro Square Market. I was a little bit disappointed since the food here was just okay. The caprese salad was okay. The wine was okay and a little overpriced. Maybe they had an off night, so I would like return and update my review.

    (3)
  • Ben H L.

    Loved that the pizza was handrolled and made fresh for me. I got the Chefs Special which contained roasted garlic. It's a $13 pizza so not the most expensive thing(Little Chef Counter) or least expensive thing(Liba Falafel) but it's a step above CPK or Willow Street in terms of the softness of the crust and quality of ingredients. The pizza is big enough for a few people to share as an appetizer or for one person's meal. For me, based on what my choices are in the SPSM now, this would be my first choice for quality and price.

    (3)
  • Dani J.

    Was here for a work trip and shared a margherita pizza with a coworker. Delicious! Really fresh ingredients and a nice crispy outer crust.

    (4)
  • Trischa H.

    Just a comment to those that plan to check this place out, and a comment to a few reviews below: the crust will be "flimsy" and sort of wet, this is traditional neapolitan pizza IE the pizza made in the style of Naples. So, just know you aren't going here for pizza-hut style pies. Anyway. My husband and I just moved from St. Paul, MN where there is an outstanding DOC cert. Neapolitan pizza place and it was a few blocks from our house, I was absolutely depressed by a lot of what the south bay has to offer for good food options, and then I found San Pedro Square, grab a drink at the bar, a salad from the mediteranean place, an amazing pizza from here, and you sort of choose your own culinary adventure :) I have had several pizzas from here, and they are authentic, and very very good. I'm a purist, so I almost always opt for the margarita. I have also had most of the salads which were all very good when I've had them.

    (5)
  • Krista F.

    This is a tough one to write. My pizza was good, and I would have no problem going back to order another. On the other hand, the Caprese salad was awful. The salad was obviously not made to order. The ingredients had been cut long ago, and the whole thing had a "been in the refrigerator too long" taste. The veggies were mooshy and old. We returned the salad to the counter and told them it wasn't fresh. No offers of a new one or a refund. Not even an apology. So, although I would, in theory, go back for the pizza, my very unsavory experience regarding the Caprese salad is enough of a reason to take my business elsewhere.

    (2)
  • Mr B.

    I like their pizzas, really good and different than typical American pizza. The secret is that they make their own Crust.

    (5)
  • Mihir M.

    Excellent thin crust wood-fired pizza, decent wines by the glass, superb salad, great service...I love this place. It's really casual. We've been there in the day. But would like to check it out at night sometime. Highly recommend...

    (5)
  • Jason C.

    Really like this place. Good location, great pizza. Have had the margerita several times, can sit at the bar and have a beer or sit outside if it's nice. Highly recommended!

    (4)
  • Jun Y.

    Sunday afternoon pizza! Drove by it a couple times, but finally found it within the San Pedro Square Market Place. The pizza is the furthest lot in the back. You can't miss it~! (once you're in) It is, to say the least a simple and elegant design. A basic kitchen, an awesome wood fire oven, and ample seating. The menu is simple and easy to understand. There are only a few options, but unlike other more traditional pizzeria's they allow toppings to be adjusted and added. Being my first time there I ordered the Margherita and added the Bufalo Mozzerella for an extra $2. The ingredients were fresh and the pizza came out hot and steaming. I haven't been able to put my finger on it, but there seems to be something missing from my experience. I believe the dough just isn't quite as crispy on the outside or maybe it's just not quite chewy enough on the inside. I will have to go back to figure this out. So far Delfina or Napoletana stand higher on the scale for me. DELFINA yelp.com/biz/pizzeria-de… UNA PIZZA NAPOLETANA yelp.com/biz/una-pizza-n… Breakdown: Overall I give this place 4 stars Food: 3.5 stars Location: 5 stars (closer than SF) Atmosphere: 4 stars (I enjoyed the walk up and order aspect + plenty of seating indoor and out)

    (4)
  • Oanh L.

    i love that this place is in San Pedro Market , it is so charming and a perfect place to go for a date or a nice weekend lunch with friends/family. the pizza definitely brings back memories of when I was in Italy. My favorite pizza place is Pizza Antica in Santana Row but now I think they have some pretty stiff competition with Pizza Bocca Lupo. I had a whole pie for myself because I loveeee pizza and i have a pretty big appetite for a girl. Get the MARGHERITA pizza! I added garlic and it was SOOOOOOO good. I always love the way the fresh mozzarella makes the pizza a little wet and juicy, just like Italy. My friend had the Joe's Special and i thought it was just okay. The wait was a little long but well worth it. Price is fair as well!

    (5)
  • Suzzie B.

    AMAZING! I love how thin and fresh the crust is. cheap, yummy and fresh!

    (5)
  • Marisa G.

    I can literally see through the crust, too thin to pick a slice up. Also the crust tastes burnt but is floppy as hell. It's actually in an indoor open market area with an alarming quantity of security guards .

    (2)
  • Anthony L.

    I had been wanting to try Pizza Bocca Lupo for weeks, finally did, and wasn't impressed. I may go back to try a diff pizza but here's what I didn't like: -its approx $14 per pizza (tax included) for a pizza that is considered a small size anywhere else. There are 4 slices. -The pizza wasn't baked all the way to a crisp, thus there is an 'oil lake' on top. -The middle section of the pizza was all soggy, so there is no way you can pick up a slice by hand and eat it...everything slide right off. Pluses...The menabrea italian beer was pretty good for $4.50 and the peroni in a bottle is $3.50 which is the cheapest I have seen at a bar. Also, htere is plenty of open seating.

    (3)
  • David W.

    I think I'll have to give this place a second try based on other reviews. Definitely 5 stars for the service and staff as they were really friendly and helpful. I was a little disappointed with the pizza I had. I ordered the Joe's special per the cashier's recommendation. The toppings were good but I was unhappy with the crust as it was really soggy/flimsy. Usually when using a wood burning oven the dough usually holds pretty well. So I think the reason why it was soggy was because they put it on top of parchment paper when it came out. I'm looking at other photos and it's served right of the pan. Maybe I'm over analyzing but I will need to give it another try. I might be Asian, but I think I know my pizza :)

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Garage, Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : No

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Pizza

Pizza is a famous Italian dish savored around the world. The entire credit for the popularity of Pizza in the United States goes to the chain of pizzerias all over the country. While the base and the texture of Pizza remains same across the globe, it's the toppings that differs from country to country. In the United States, you will find the top pizzerias serving pizzas with the toppings of mainly beef, bacon, chicken, ham, and sausage for the non-vegetarians. Other than these famous meat options, Pizzas with veg toppings such as mushrooms, pepperonis, garlic, tomatoes, spinach, etc. are also famous in most restaurants in the United States.

Irrespective of your locality, you will find a variety of different restaurants in your cities offering pizzas of all different types. Pizza is hot favorite among people of all ages in the United States. A large size pizza is enough to feed a family of 3 or 4 at large. Pizza is also the most preferred food whenever a group of friends is hanging out together. Pizza gained popularity in the United States after the American soldiers stationed in Italy returned from World War II.

Over the years, different pizzerias in the United States have developed their own respective regional variations. Pizza gained popularity as the iconic dish in the United States in the second half of the 20th century. Whether you prefer thin or thick crust pizza, you can find a pizza of your preference at the best pizza restaurants in your city.

Italian Cuisine

The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.

Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.

If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.

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