Jilliano's Pizzeria — Restaurant in Amherst

Simply Divine.

I like to consider myself quite the pizza connaisseur. When it comes to Jillianos, their pies are nothing short of fantastic. I tried their Hawaiian 'za on their very own specialty crust this weekend (3-19-17) and my taste buds were sent to another dimension not yet revealed by any other dish.

The Breakdown: Crust- when I review a fine slice, I like to start with that which holds it all together, the crust. As mentioned above, I was lucky enough to experience the "specialty crust"(only available on weekends). This consisted of a light, buttery, and crispy crunch with every bite. The bottom was dusted with a fine layer of bread crumbs that popped with flavor each and every bite. A truly perfect companion on an epic pizza voyage.

The sauce- A sweet, yet savory, paste that caressed each topping that one could ever want on a pie. While flavorful, it was not overwhelming. The perfect amount as to not drip or leak over the edges of the pizza vessel.

The cheese- Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael would not be disappointed. I had to lift my arm almost 12 inches from the box just to separate my pizza from its brethren. I feel as though most other pizza's cheese is simply a glue, merely holding everything together not offering much, if any, flavor. This is not the case for Jillianos. This ooey, gooey, culinary masterpiece is accompanied by none other than the finest cheese I have ever had on a pizza. Jillianos will have you reaching for the heavens as each slice requires ample clearance.

The toppings- Just when I thought Jillianos had nothing else up their sleeves, the artists in the kitchen somehow managed to fit, what I perceived as an entire potbelly pig on my pie. It lived in sweet harmony with slices of pineapple larger than SpongeBob's© house.

In conclusion, I always perceived Jillianos to be another pizza joint in my "backyard". Come to find that this magnificent pizzeria is the "landlord". I'm honored to have been able to enjoy a slice.

Love, The Amherst...

I guess if you start calling 15 minutes before they close they prefer not to make money several people has called on different phones trying to order because I was tired of big chain pizza GUESS the big chain pizza gets the money again. These small mom and pop places is usually good hints why everyone was calling for pizza from your store new to the area obviously that's why we were calling later than usual. However, then these smaller places wonder why they don't get the business like Papa John's or Pizza Hut ECT. WHY? Because those bigger chains will answer even if it's 5 minutes till they close and they accommodate...

We tried Jilliano's for the first time. It is a carryout and delivery shop only and we picked up a large half deluxe, half pepperoni. I apologize for no photo of the pizza. It got devoured as soon as I set the box down on the kitchen counter! I will add some photos to this review in the future. First, let me tell you about the crisp on their crust, AMAZING! Every bite of each slice has a wonderful crisp! Add to that base an excellent sauce and generous toppings and this pizza is a winner! I think it will be our new go to, or at least in our top 3 rotation. I highly recommend...