Pizza Maria — Restaurant in San Jose

Outstanding Pizza & Italian Food in San Jose – A Hidden Gem

If you’re looking for the best pizza and Italian food in San Jose, look no further. This place is an absolute treasure! What sets it apart is the commitment to quality: everything is made with 100% organic ingredients, a rarity in today’s dining scene.

The pizzas are perfection—thin, crispy crusts with just the right amount of chew, topped with the freshest, most flavorful toppings. You can truly taste the difference in every bite. Their handmade pasta is another highlight, with rich, authentic sauces that transport you straight to Italy.

From the fresh salad to the cheese cake, every dish is crafted with care and attention to detail. The ambiance is cozy yet vibrant, and the service is always friendly and attentive.

If you’re a foodie who appreciates fresh, organic ingredients and bold, authentic flavors, this spot is a must-visit. I can confidently say it’s the best Italian dining experience...

One of best pizza shops in San Jose, super hidden gem. Not only is their pizza amazing, the meatball sandwich is incredible, house made meatballs, dutch crunch roll, tangy sauce thats not overly sweet, and a generous covering of melted mozzarella cheese.

Those that say the pizza is too oily? Oil comes from cheese, if it's too oily you're complaining it has too much cheese? How can you trust anyone who complains about too much cheese on a pizza?

Those that say it's too expensive? Have you looked outside lately? The world is expensive. This place is actually cheaper than most pizza places, except for maybe little caesars and dominos.

It's an unassuming decor, it's not pretending to be anything it's not. Sit down, watch the game, have a beer and slice of pizza, or get a huge 18 inch pizza for $20-30 for takeout. Either way, a fancy interior isn't going to change your experience at all. There's even a couple arcade games in the back and some nice...

Pizza has always been good here. It seems to be family owned and they’ve always been decent to deal with. The tiramisu is good too, maybe not the best I’ve had but still hits the spot (and they use coffee instead of amaretto, which is good for people with nut allergies).

“Atmosphere” is kind of an odd category here. The place is small, clean, with a handful of tables and chairs. It seems well taken care of, but isn’t really fancy or pretty. There’s a huge TV, which in general I’m not a fan of, but they keep the volume low when it’s on, so that’s not a big issue. There are a couple of old pinball/arcade games in the back that seem hard to get to, but I’ve seen the lights on so they might be working.

Honestly, it’s basically what I hope for from a nice, family-owned pizzeria. Never had a bad experience or a bad...