Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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Address :
1250 W University Ave
Gainesville, FL, 32601 - Phone (352) 375-2337
- Website https://piesanostogo.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
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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Karly G.
I'm Italian, so I am very picky about my pizza. I prefer thin crust, light sauce. So I LOVE piesanos. Probably the best pizza I've had in gainesville. The salami calabrese was sooooooo good. Any place that understands how amazing salami is on a pizza definitely deserves some credit. Service was great. Their extensive list of craft beer is amazing. And they are open until 1, which is perfect for people like me who get out of work late and want something other than fast food. Overall, I love this place! I haven't tried anything other than the pizza though.
(5)Rodney J.
Great pizza. I enjoy the atmosphere and good food. Hard working staff. Thanks for the Holiday Inn discount
(5)James P.
Pizza supreme very good and wide selection of draughts. Just didn't like that baby that cried for 30 minutes
(3)Jeff B.
Great food, but really expensive for pizza and drinks. Each drink is $2.95. For a family of five, that's almost $15 for drinks. Can you say profit margin? We enjoyed the food, but come with a pretty penny.
(4)Helmut H.
The hostess greeted me with a glair expressing how truly bored she was. I politely ask how she is and receive a flat "how many." "One." Then the huff of distain is released followed by "Can you just sit at the bar there's no tables." There were clearly tables available. Fearing that contesting her hierarchy as disinterested hostess would melt her well painted face I accept. The waiter takes my order while carrying on a conversation with my wine adoring neighbor. Have I mentioned I hate sitting at bars? Half way through a sentence he turns to carry on a conversation with her. That's fine, I wasn't really talking anyway. Food time! Chicken parm and a salad. Had to pay extra for the salad but a side of spaghetti was free. I have never thought of a boat of spaghetti as a side. The salad was lovely and fresh, the chicken parm tasted deep fried, the spaghetti tasted store brand and I'm 97% sure they use ragu. My mother used to use it and tricked me into thinking I hated pasta. The house merlot tasted as sweet as juice, but thankfully he changed it to a fat tire. If the wine ends up on my bill I would retract my second star I only applied because I feel like a serious pessimist right now.
(2)Jack H.
I did not think I was going to like Piesanos. Looking at the menu it seemed a generic Italian pizza restaurant. However looks are deceiving. The pizza is surprisingly good. The crust is excellent, and the toppings are surprisingly authentic for the downstairs of a Holiday Inn. The calabrese peppers are a must have topping, and the pepperoni is much higher quality than other local pizza places. It is excellent pizza. There is an extensive selection of beer, something like 40+ taps. The waiters gladly bring samples, and though I hadn't had it, the beer flights would be an excellent deal. I wish I had more of a taste for beer, because I would love Piesanos for that. In addition, the wine selection is not bad either. The rolls are another must eat. They are not simply garlic rolls or regular rolls, but rolls with an Italian dressing poured over in a way I had never seen before. I have not had the other entrees or appetizers, but given the quality of their pizza and beer, I would imagine they are also excellent. The only negative would be the atmosphere. Both times I was there with my girlfriend and did not really want to stare at one of the TVs, but had I been there to catch a game, it would have been great. All in all, a great way to enjoy a sit down pizza dinner on a Friday night or during a game.
(5)Talisha M.
Great pit stop for food to go on the road!!! Calzone is huge & heavenly! The meatball is great! The salad with all the fruit & walnuts was yummy! And those rolls everyone raves about in the reviews well it all true absolute amazeballs!!! Delicious find!!!
(4)Caroline J.
Well I'll be honest. I was pretty skeptical about a pizza place that dared open across the street from Leo's! With that said, this place rocks. Piesano's isn't Leonardo's, but it's great in its own way. We were swiftly accommodated even though Gainesville was still abuzz from the home gator game. We had great seating which faced two large televisions, airing the best in prime time college football. Our waitress was EXTREMELY personable and friendly. She was patient and offered great suggestions. We ended up getting a medium American Veggie pizza sans olives. Our pizza was succulent, layered, and textured. For a drink we decided to order a flight of 4 sample beers, and this was a great investment! I loved the selections available, and the sample sizes were seriously hearty. Our food and drink came out almost instantaneously despite the huge crowd. For a pizza place across from Leo's, Piesano's gets some ballsy points. The quality meal paired with excellent service made for a great night! I absolutely recommend this place for a fun meal out!!!
(5)Brandon F.
Had them for lunch the other day. Have to say that they offer so much food for the price at lunch. I went with my co-workers around noon and we were quickly greater, seated, and brought out drinks out in minutes. They also brought out there homemade bread that they dip in vinegar that is amazing! I got there 1# lunch special which gave me a slice of pizza, a half a netball sandwich and a salad for $7.99. I honestly could not complete it all even though it was so good. Can't wait to go back again and try other things on the menu.
(5)James J.
Already a fan of the Tower Square location, I was really happy to hear that Gator Beefs (Beef O' Brady's for those unfamiliar) was getting swapped out for a local spot of this caliber. I saw no downside to this, save for some extremely healthy competition from the handful of close pizza spots in the area, and was eager to go when I found out they opened. Happy to report a pleasant experience that will only get better with a few small things ironed out. The Space: As mentioned previously, this spot was once a Beef O' Brady's, and the building itself is attached to the Holiday Inn Select that sits at the corner of University Ave and 13th. Walking in you can tell these guys were ready to make magic happen. The interior looks awesome and is still closely modeled after the other locations, as far as decoration is concerned. Several HD TVs exist throughout the place, strategically positioned to make sure you have a good view of one, regardless of where you are seated. The bar space is ample, which is great considering the number of taps they have, as well as the full set of liquor options. They even indulged in a Bose sound system to further boost the quality of whatever is being watched, a surefire crowd-pleaser for game days. They are obviously looking to shake it up a bit as far as integrity of service and atmosphere, and they have succeeded. The Service: This was the weak link of the experience, and they did have their Grand Opening Wednesday. We came it right at noon and were quickly seated, but between items being forgotten or served out of order, the lunch took a pretty risky 1 1/2 (risky for someone on break from work, that is). Our party of 8 was not uniformly served waters, and we our libations came out one by one as well. They also have the infamous parmesan balsamic garlic rolls they serve complimentary, which we received almost immediately, but the saucers for these took an additional 10 minutes to ever come out. Torture, frankly. We also had two people who got the Lunch Special #1, which comes with a side salad, a slice of cheese 'za, and a half of a meatball sub. Neither of them got the meatball sub and, upon mentioning this at the end of the meal (mentioned at the end because there was enough food to be satisfied without it), they had simply been forgotten. The manager was quick to get them whipped up and packaged for take-out, though, so even this bigger issue was not much of an issue at all. They also had made an extra by mistake, and allowed us to have that one as well to further soften things. The Food: What can I say: Piesanos has not once disappointed me with the flavor of anything I had had from them. The hardest part of choosing to dine with these guys is typically the price, but with their lunch specials (served 11am-4pm), they become a shining star and will grab my business again very soon. Lunch Special #4 includes a side speciality salad and a slice of cheese 'za, but upgrading this to a include additional toppings was only a couple of dollars and had me wishing my desk was a pillow. Also they have gluten-free options, including a different crust for your pie. Gorgonzola Salad (A): Delicious and accompanied by plenty of every ingredient, including large and flavorful bleu crumbs, walnuts, cherry tomatoes, sliced pimento peppers, and onions. Pizza slice (Napoletana) (B+): The slice came nice and hot, was a fair size, and had plenty of the spicy pepperoni. My only minor complaints would be the slice was a touch greasier than I expected it would be, and the garlic was chopped a touch too fine (this is super nit-picky and a non-issue; just a personal opinion). Rolls (B+): Doused in that delicious balsamic vinaigrette and covered with herbs and parmesan, these can only be resisted by an iron will or a soulless heart. These happened to be a tad tough, and more warm than hot, but they were devoured by our table instantly. Final Thoughts: This location specifically has a TON of taps, and they are doing something that I cannot believe has not been more common around town: being local craft-centric! They have a few 3 Daughters (St. Augustine), a few Intuition Ale Works (Jacksonville), all of the year-round Swamp Head (GNV) brews, and have already reserved a place on their new menus for First Magnitude (the new kids on the GNV block) when those guys officially open up their distribution. This does not even include the other choices, many of which are great in their own right. My hat is off to the Piesanos team for seeing a HUGE opportunity to bolster great food, great entertainment, and great night life in one power play.
(4)Bill S.
Great place to get a cold beer and a great pizza. Very good service. I loved the atmosphere with all the TVs on sports. Being at the corner of 13th and University isnt a bad thing either. Oh yeh, Gainesville aint so bad either. I recomend the supreme pjzza. Cant wait to go back.
(5)Alan W.
OK, so this place is legitimately awesome! I have been here a couple of times and the chicken caesar salad is good. The meatballs rock the house! The cheese pizza is super yummy. Sometimes, you find extra hott peeps all around since it's such a hip joint. Really a great place. $10-$15 per person.
(5)Antoinette O.
My favorite pizza in Gainesville! I like this location too. All around great place to grab a drink and chill or watch the game.
(5)Ryan S.
Food was decent, service was friendly but very slow. Took over 15 minutes to get a beer which quite frankly is ridiculous considering it wasn't overly busy. With that being said I might return here and give it another try because the food was ok and the price was pretty good.
(3)Blueridge G.
Excellent pizza and beer. Excellent service.
(5)Ray R.
Stopped here to get dinner, since it's connected to the hotel (Holiday Inn). Atmosphere: Normally this is the easy part, but this place seems to be confused as to whether it wants to be a sports bar or an Italian restaurant. There are two entrances for entering from the street or from the hotel. Both lead directly to the hostess. I assume it was intentional because it's perfect for catching anyone. There is a large bar on the East side of the restaurant that takes up about a quarter of that wall. The main dining area consists of booths and table, which can be easily set together or apart depending on party size. It is an open floor, so I can imagine that busy nights could get loud. It was a Sunday, so there were very few guests. Here's what I don't like about the atmosphere: go with one theme and stick with it. There are hints of Italian street cafe in the use of the colors, wood, lighting, etc. However, there are flatscreen TVs all around with sports of various kinds. It may just be my personal preference, but that irked me to no end as it clashed horribly in my mind. Staff: from the hostess to the waitress, everyone was fantastic! I was seated in moments and had my beverage on the table in what seems to be no time. My waitress was consistent in ensuring I had a full glass at all times. The staff gets 5 stars (if I could rate separately). Food: My waitress brought me the house rolls, which were surprisingly delicious. They are soaked in some sort of oil and balsamic vinegar and have what appears to be parmesan cheese coating them. Simply great! I ordered the personal Aloha pizza (called Hawaiian everywhere else) and it was very good. It wasn't amazing, but it was good. I prefer this type of pizza (or wood-fired even more) over those pizzas one can get from certain national chains. Overall, it's a decent place to eat and the pricing is appropriate for what you receive. If the atmosphere didn't annoy me so much, I would probably make this a regular stop on my trips to the area.
(3)Gabe F.
I've been here a few times and have enjoyed every visit. The pizza, calzones, stombolis are all incredible. Every pasta dish I've had were all great too.
(4)Lanise A.
I was very impressed with the experience here that I came back for the second time around for dinner. I decided to try one of my favorite dishes, Baked Ziti paired with my favorite appetizer: Mozzarella Frita! I loved the taste and sight of cheese on my pasta, and it was just the right amount. The same goes for the sauce, especially when I don't want a lot of sauce falling off my fork as I eat. Like the other locations, you get a good portion for the price. I couldn't even finish all my food, but of course take-out is the way to go. Friendly manager, awesome servers too. I recommend my fellow students to stop by before/after a game, or even on your lunch break for classes.
(5)Nancy B.
Table of 13 people 5 of us ordered at 9:50pm - 6 of us ordered salads only. The balance of our party were seated after we had ordered. The late arrivals ordered pizza & pasta & were served before the 6 salads. Manager came to our table & didn't even apologize! The waiter, Jared, was unbelievable! He lied to us! The only comment from the manager was they wanted the salads tone FRESH. They have lost 6 customers as we will never be back.
(1)Mike W.
First of all, I have to say that I am not exactly a fan of Piesanos in general: I've dined at their other local restaurants and the issue I have with them is that while their pizza is quite good, their pasta dishes are uninspired and they lack a pesto sauce pasta option. So if they claim to be authentic . . . well, maybe they mean their quality is better than many Italian-American places but their approach is very Americanized and not authentic Italian if they're at all aiming for such. So why a four-star review then? Because this new location is a perfect example of a tough yet successful remodeling of an otherwise tired and difficult space--they've made what once was a Denny's warm, sophisticated, welcoming and even included plenty of TVs for game days. The bar is long and has a wealth of beer options, including many Florida-based brews. Plenty of IPAs, plenty of novel, cool, things to try, plus a full bar for your martinis and the like. The service is prompt and cordial. The pizza as good as ever and the pasta dishes and salads, well, same menu as the other two locations, for better or worse. So you have a pizza-centric Italian place with TVs tuned to sports, a comfortable interior, good service, and plenty of beer options. Like a block from campus, at that. In other words, they have put in a pizza palace but also quite by accident (or not?) established probably the best sports bar close to campus. Yes kids, the best sports bar for a game day near UF. And that's a sports bar with good, maybe even pretty great, pizza. I still am unimpressed with their salads, starters, or pastas, but on pizza and beer alone they have enough game to have one of the best options within a stone's throw of UF.
(4)Christin Y.
Wish there was one of these at home. Great food. Friendly staff. Casual atmosphere. Good beer selection. The rolls to start were divine (calorie-free, right?). I had the Greek veggie personal pizza and a house salad. The pizza was awesome. I loved the taste of the crust. The salad wasn't anything special, but hey...a salad is a salad. Also enjoyed a couple of local beers. Have to give it to our server. She was sweet and helpful and attentive but she was honest when we asked for beer recommendations and said she was underage, so she asked the bartender for his thoughts. Kudos for a fun spot close to campus.
(4)Jay C.
The buffalo chicken specialty pizza is amazing. I have sat at the bar and just listened to the staff and they have been courteous to every single person that has come in, called, or had a question. I also recommend the swamp head siren beer, it was the first I tried and my favorite by far. I am just in town for work but I will certainly remember this place and if I am back in the area I will for sure come back, without a doubt.
(5)Carlos O.
Short and sweet. Awesome as always. Service also!!! Go see Lauren. Sweat as can be. Good to the eyes too. Jaja.
(5)Darshan P.
Good stone fired pizza. They have multiple locations which is nice. I usually order take out- a small pie and an order of buffalo wings- which is enough for my girlfriend and I for dinner or while watching a football game. We really like the buffalo wings.
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