Pizzaiolo — Restaurant in Graz

OMG!!! This pizza was EVERYTHING!!! I will give you the rundown of the whole experience (as I always do).

Soooo, I'll begin by saying that the restaurant is off the beaten path. You won't find it in any "touristy" spots. No. My roommate and I walked about 15 to 17ish minutes away from the city center to find it. The reviews on Google were good. AND LET ME TELL YOU: THE WALK WAS WORTH IT!!

It's located in a kind of "seedy" part of Graz, though there aren't any real unsafe areas in Graz, Austria. Lol. It's Graz! The exterior was a bit unkempt, and there was debris and cigarette butts everywhere. I saw some trash and paper outside of the restaurant, too.

The interior of the restaurant was a bit better. There were some nice pieces of art on the wall, and it was relatively clean inside. It's not a very large establishment, and the tables are quite close together.

The men's restroom, as you'll see from my photos and videos, was a bit unsightly, too. Yes. This place is a bit of a hole in the wall. KEEP READING...

**HOWEVER, if you can get past all of that, YOU WILL BE IN FOR A TREAT, MY FRIEND! That pizza that I ordered was AMAAAAAZING!!!!! Look at the picture I uploaded!! It was perfectly the way I requested, made to order.

I will readily admit that in the beginning, there was a bit of miscommunication because my order was lost in translation. The server only understood Italian and some German. Therefore, my original pie had to be sent back because there was a miscommunication. But when they finally understood what I wanted, it was magical!

When I returned from the bathroom cleansing my hands, the pie was waiting for me. I could not believe my eyes! I ordered a pie with sausage and pepperoni, and no cheese. It was exactly as I requested, with fresh basil leaves on top! SEHR LECKER!!!

I enjoyed that pizza soooo much that I'm already thinking about going again!! I must say that it was a little pricey, though! It's mainly because they charged me a la carte for the toppings I wanted. But that pizza...

As a devoted pizza enthusiast, I have been fortunate enough to sample countless pizza joints around the world. The Pizzaiolo at Dietrichsteinplatz in Graz, Austria, has certainly earned a spot on my list of unforgettable pizza experiences. Their mouth-watering pizzas are a delightful treat, but a long wait time can make the overall experience less enjoyable than it could be.

From the moment you step into Pizzaiolo, you are welcomed by a cozy and warm atmosphere, with an aroma of freshly-baked pizzas wafting through the air. The friendly staff greet you with a smile, making you feel right at home. The rustic decor creates an inviting ambience, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family.

The star of the show, without a doubt, is the pizza. Pizzaiolo's menu features an extensive selection of both classic and innovative pizza varieties, ensuring there is something for everyone. The crust is perfectly baked, boasting a delicate balance between crispy and chewy, while the toppings are always fresh and generously portioned. The Margherita pizza is a standout, with the San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, and quality mozzarella cheese creating a harmonious symphony of flavors.

However, despite the outstanding quality of the pizza, Pizzaiolo falls short in one critical aspect: the waiting time. On multiple occasions, I have found myself waiting upwards of 45 minutes for my pizza to arrive. This is particularly frustrating when you're hungry and eagerly anticipating your meal. While it's understandable that good food takes time to prepare, the consistently long wait times can be a deterrent for some customers.

In conclusion, Pizzaiolo at Dietrichsteinplatz in Graz delivers an exceptional pizza experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. However, be prepared to wait for your meal, as this popular spot struggles with long wait times. If you're a pizza aficionado who's willing to be patient, then the heavenly flavors of Pizzaiolo's pizzas will surely make the...

Two years ago I made a reservation for 10 people with them - I called a week in advance, they said all good. When we arrived, they told us that actually we had to eat within 1 hour, because after that they had another reservation. I never saw any restaurant doing such a ridiculous move -- and would in any case expect to be told about it upfront when doing the reservation, and not only once I arrive a week later.

I never went back for two years until today someone convinced me to try it again. We arrived at 11:35. Had our orders taken at 11:40. Our pizzas arrived at 12:20. It was full, you think? No, we were the first people in the restaurant. After us, in those 40 minutes of wait, only 3 other tables got people arriving. No deliveries were being sent out. And, most importantly, at 12:10 they received a truck full of ingredients: cheese, tomatoes, etc. My guess is that they didn't even had the ingredients there when they took our order. And of course they never told us it would take long. When we asked if it's every day taking this long (we thought that maybe the oven takes a while to heat up), they said that it is because someone is in vacations, so the other person had to "cut all the ham". 40 minutes cutting ham? Sure, sure. And that's it, not even a sorry for the delay. And not a warning that it would take a long while, when apparently the ham wasn't even there before 12:10, so they definitely knew it would take long.

Besides this constant lack of communicating that they have surprise unpleasant plans of their own (of cutting your dinner short at 1 hour or making your lunch wait last 40 minutes), they also charge 90 cents for tap water without warning.

And the pizza? Just a normal pizza. A bit dough-y, not a lot of ingredients, lots of tomato sauce. Normal...