Uncle Vito's Pizzeria offers giant monster Calzones, pesto, lasagna, gourmet pizzas, toasted ravioli, various salads and friendly staff. This restaurant is known for their cheap prices, fast delivery service and bustling atmosphere. You may dine-in or have your pizza delivered.
Uncle Vito's Pizza
by Adam B.
Vito's Pizza is the best pizza in the city. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant itself is clean. I don't know why it only has 3 stars from other reviewers, they must have been drunk while reviewing. Never drink and review kids.
Posted 01/31/09 | Report Abuse
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Open late
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While on vacation, we ate late at Uncle Vito's several nights because it was the only thing open past 10pm. The pizza was good. French fries were good too.
Posted 11/30/07 | Report Abuse
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Worst excuse for "pizza" ever
by scott h.
While staying in union square unfortunatly we stumbled upon 'ol uncle vitos pizza.
The location couldn't be argued with.While close to the heart of the city, this pizza couldn't have possibly made its way to the city's stomach. Including the dry atmosphere, bland taste, service without human expression and lack of menu items associated with pizza, uncle vitos had every bad pizza joint base covered twice. The last thing i would like to know is, who serves salad in california without ranch dressing? go figure, go spend your money somewhere else if you enjoy taste or atmosphere
Posted 02/23/07 | Report Abuse
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Big Plates, Good Pasta, Good Service
by Robert H.
This place sits on the corner of Bush and Powell Streets. It looks small from the outside, but opens up fast. The food is absolutely fantastic, and VERY large portions... You are guaranteed to bring home some leftovers. Service is good, and stays just as good when busy.
Posted 07/25/05 | Report Abuse
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Great casual place!
by shawnamears
I love love love the pizza at this place. I used to love real close so it was super convenient, but I still go back from time to time for a beer and pizza. Everyone there is great and I've never been disappointed. Always fresh and hot!!
Pros: near union square
Cons: no parking
Posted 10/09/09
Late nite hungries and hot food...
by seattleduffer1
I found Uncle Vito's to be just what I expected, good hot food and lots of it. We ordered the specials which were a feta, spinach and sun dried tomato pizza and a chicken and cheese stuffed ravioli in garlic cream sauce with mushrooms...the ravioli was easily enough for 2 with a delicious rich creamy garlic suace and big tasty pieces of mushroom. The ravioli came with garlic bread that was hot and soft and buttery. The pasta covering the ravioli was a little thick but the sauce was very good. The pizza had a crispy crust and warm melty feta over the spinach and tomatoes...very tasty. There was quite a crowd and I waited prob 20-25 minutes for the food...not excellent but very good...worth the wait for a good late night snack.
Pros: large amountof food
Cons: parking
Posted 10/10/08
good affordable delivery
by barrer
Ordered delivery from Uncle Vitos during a recent visit to San Fran. Delivered promptly to my hotel, nice and warm. The cheesy garlic bread was delicious, and the two Alfredo meals we ordered were good, but pretty average, definitely a hefty portion. I would order from here again if I was looking for some affordable delivery food.
Posted 08/12/08
Loved the spagettini
by TomandNicole
San Francisco for Dummies recommended Uncle Vito's a good food at a reasonable price - and it really is! I loved their meatballs (my way of rating Italian restaurants), the house Chianti was good, and I recommend the Spagettini with brocolli and garlic. We went twice during our 6-day stay.
Pros: Great food, good price (about $10 per person before wine)
Cons: Didn't try the pizza, but had to put something in the circle...
Posted 02/20/08
great for take out!
by inkognitoinboulder
this place is excellent for take out! the restaurant itself is a dive and the wait staff is lacking, but the food is great... we walked over from our hotel, but should have just got the take out. the meatball sandwich is excellent and the chicken ceasar salad is pretty darn good too... and cheap! take out for sure though.
Pros: location, great take out food, price
Cons: the restaurant is "tired"
Posted 09/20/07
I'd rather eat frozen pizza than Uncle Vito's!!!
by get_the_honey_junior
Uncle Vito's does for pizza what the KKK does for race relations. A (former) friend recommended this place for a quick bite...hopefully no one will find his body where I dumped it...
If there ever was an "Uncle Vito", he's probably spinning in his grave. This pizza was no better than from your grocers freezer. The "garlic bread" we ordered consisted of a grocery aisle hoagie roll cut in half with a schmear of garlic spread stuck in the oven for a couple minutes...now THAT' S ITALIAN!!! I'm just surprised that I didn't find Spaghettios or Bologna Alfredo on the menu. If you even consider eating here....you deserve what you get!!!
As for the service...I'll let you guess...
Pros: The difficult parking in the area should prevent most from dining here
Cons: The CON job they put on every customer that thinks they might get edible pizza
Posted 07/16/07
Poor imitation of Italian food
by seattlesusan2
I'll be the first to tell the truth. I had to check out this restaurant after reading some rave reviews on the internet. What a hoax. It was not Italian food. The spaghetti was one big soggy mess with a tomato sauce that tasted like it came out of an old can. Vito's pizza was below average. DiGiorno's frozen pizza outranks this place anyday.
The place was crowded and noisy; reminiscent of a fast food joint. Service was poor; lunch took over two hours! Since the food wasn't edible, we left hungry. We immediately went to another restaurant in Union Square to have a real meal.
Don't let the friendly name fool you. If you value good food, then just pass this place and don't look back.
Pros: Somewhat convenient location
Cons: Food, service, atmosphere
Posted 06/15/07
I can't believe all the good reviews for this place!!!!
by jack_n_marin
I went with a friend after reading about it on citysearch. Started out with a salad that was good but the pizza was not very good at all. Mediocre at best. Go to Gaspar's on Geary and taste a delicious pizza. My friend had the meatball sandwich and like it but he did not care for the pizza either.
Pros: Good location
Cons: below average pizza
Posted 04/10/07
best meatball sandwich in the city
by judethaddeus413
I only have come here to have the meatball sandwich because it is that good. Try it and you will have a romantic time experience in your belly.
Pros: meatball sandwich
Cons: small area to eat
Posted 03/26/07
area favorite!
by senoritapaz
With good, simple, fresh dishes and free delivery this place is an area favorite! The pizza is great, great crust and sauce. I love the pasta and my boyfriend loves the turkey sandwich with avocado. They also have burgers so there is something for everyone!
Pros: delivery, pizza, fast
Cons: small dining area
Posted 05/05/06
Great Pizza, don't believe the critics
by brettwerner
Recommended by the consierge, we were stoked. Ate and ate until we were blue, all three of us thought it was at least the top 3 of any pizza we'd ever had. Pepperoni alone is great.
The San Franciso twins eat there every Monday night.
Pros: Pizza, Pizza, Pizza
Posted 01/17/06
Simple but delicious!
by jlk1961
On a recent visit to San Francisco, my wife and I decided to give Uncle Vito's a shot for a quick evening meal. We were not disappointed! We both enjoyed their pasta. The fettucine with clams was delicious--filled with tender clams in a rich creamy white sauce. We enjoyed it so much we tried the pizza (a delivery to our hotel) a couple days later and were equally happy. The crust was thick and the toppings ample. The sauce was tasty but it seemed that a bit more sauce was needed as it was a bit dry. The beef topping was good. The service, both in the cafe and through delivery, was excellent! It is a bit noisy and busy but a fun place for an inexpensive and tasty meal and good overall dining experience.
Pros: value, variety, good delivery service
Cons: small "tight" space, noise
Posted 08/05/05
an oasis of great pizza
by liloc
I love going here. It's the only good inexpensive spot in Union Square.
Pizzas are great and the salads are good.
We have them deliver to our work and they are pretty fast
Pros: friendly, good pizza, good salads
Cons: no parking
Posted 06/17/05
Great Food, Fun Place
by librarylara
Sometimes it's hard to choose at Uncle Vito's, all the food is sooo good. The toasted ravioli are a great place to start. After that the thin crust pizza is yummy, but the fettucine is to die for, and the meatball sandwich, mmmmmm.... Last time I went I picked the grilled chicken sandwich. I loved the grilled red peppers it came with, and the fries were perfect and crunchy, even after I took it to go. The Bush street location is an excellent place to go after a long day shopping at Union Square. Perfect for tourists since it's right on the Powell cable car line
Pros: Inexpensive, Great Food, Easy to Find
Posted 01/30/05
Disappointing...mediocre pizza at best!
by razy9
I read all these great recommendations so I was really looking forward to great pizza....what a disappointment! The pizza was not horrible but it was by no means great. There's got to be good pizza in San Francisco, I just can't find it. We had an appetizer of toasted ravioli that wasn't bad.
Posted 09/22/04
First place I go when in town
by jamie0426
Uncle Vito's is my #1 Italian restaurant in the area. It was where my boyfriend and I had our first date and where we plan to have our 3rd year anniversary dinner. It's not romantic, just casual and fun. The food is amazing, it's reasonably priced, and the wait staff is attentive but not intrusive. The pasta dishes are amazing and for lunch, the meatball sandwich is divine. I live in southern california now and I dream about being able to eat at Uncle Vito's! It's definitely the best little Italian restaurant in the city!!!!
Pros: Great food, reasonably priced, friendly wait staff
Cons: , no close parking
Posted 09/09/04
Best Pizza - Any City
by youngcm2
This is the best pizza I have ever eaten. I have had great pizza in New York, Chicago and St. Louis and nothing compares to Uncle Vito's. I was there for a weekend and ate there twice.
Posted 06/01/04
yum!
by pixiegrrle
This place is great for lunch and dinner. Try the famous mountain pizza if you're a meat-eater...or the superb greak salad if you're not! The turkey sandwhich is great if you aren't feeling the pizza vibe, and the french fries are said to have addictive qualities.
Pros: location, near public transit, good value
Cons: , small
Posted 04/25/04
Awesome Meatball Sandwich!!!
by muymal
I think the title says it all. Good pizza too.
Lively atmosphere, a San Francisco institution.
Pros: Good value, great food, easy parking
Posted 04/08/04
Best Italian Ever
by blueshadow79
Uncle Vito's was a near miss while on the trolley. Luckily I got off at the wrong exit and saw the restaurant on the corner. I have never tried pizza with olive oil as a topping and it was delicious. Being from Southern California, I recommend this place to friends who take trips to SF and I always receive positive feedback.
Pros: great food, nice location
Cons: small, limited parking
Posted 06/08/03
I love Uncle Vito
by jene01
I went to Uncle Vito's for a "date" the other night and the spinach and feta cheese pizza saved the night. Not to mention the attentive and unintrusive service from Lucia (thank you). All I can say is, if the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie.... that's Uncle Vito's!
Posted 04/22/03
Solid.
by beisenberg
Uncle Vito's is one of the few reliable pizza restaurant options in downtown SF. Pies always arrive hot and on time, and the salads are interesting enough to keep ordering unlike most pizza joints. The pasta selection is surprisingly good, and the service is excellent. This place is both our corporate order choice after trying and being let down by several others as well as a nice place to go with friends for a pint and some good, well priced Italian food.
Pros: Quality, Inexpensive, On time
Posted 04/20/03
Great pizza, great service!
by asllc
Our company has a corporate account at Uncle Vito's and the pizza and salads get regular raves.
I go to Uncle Vito's on my own at least once a week and love the food. Not a hi-tone spot, just good pizza and cold beer.
Pros: pizza, delivery
Posted 04/20/03
Good stuff!
by xmod
Two words...Fettuccine Sienna!
Let me put it this way, I am more than willing to park three blocks away and walk uphill in the rain for this dish. You get the picture.
P.S. I hear the pizza has addictive qualities too.
Pros: Consistent good food, decent neighborhood, Affordable
Cons: Limited seating
Posted 04/20/03
Good stuff
by 17reasons
Great pizza, the service was a little slow but the place was packed. Simple salad with a great dressing, and a terrific pesto pizza. I'll definitely be back.
Pros: price, taste
Posted 04/20/03
Downtown Pizza at its Best
by Dilasf
Delicious! On a whim, we jumped off the Cable Car and stepped into the warm aromas of this corner pizzeria. What a treat. There was a little bit of a wait but well worth it. Our server gave us just enough time to get cozy and then helped us through the menu. I highly recommend the Mountain. Unlce Vito's favorite and mine. Now thats a Pizza.
Pros: Cool location, Inexpensive, Yummy pizza
Cons: Slight wait
Posted 04/20/03
Fabulous!!
by jv99gretzky
I first experienced Uncle Vito's in 1983 on my first visit to S.F. When I lived here, I was a block from the place. It was pizza and beer every Friday night. Now, every time I go to S.F., I never miss a chance to enjoy the great food at reasonable prices. Everthing is great, the pizza, the pasta and those sandwiches. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It will always be my favorite pizza place.
Pros: Great Food, Inexpensive, Friendly
Posted 01/28/03
Feather in My Cap for Using Uncle Vito's
by cgutro
I ordered a bunch of pizza and salad for a noontime workplace lunch in the Financial District and it was delivered on time and was delicious! The salads were fresh and crisp and the pizza was excellent! Everyone commented on the great sauce he used, the great crust and the delicous toppings (the sausage got special kudos) - I found it on Citysearch - used them because they rated a 10 - and it turned out to be a real feather in my cap!
Pros: On-time Delivery, Delicious Sauce, Good Value
Posted 01/09/03
Good on a rainy night
by nnayebi
I just ordered pizza because its raining out. The pizza arrived lightning fast, the delivery man was nice, and the food was pretty good. I'd definitely order from them again!
Pros: fast, good food
Cons: none
Posted 01/08/03
so good it hurts
by funloverinsf
i found uncle vito's on citysearch even though it's just down the hill, not far from my house...such DELISH pizza...the sauce, toppings, cheese, the crust - PERFECT. i can't stop eating it when i order it (even though when i can save a piece or two, it's awesome breakfast or lunch the next day)...so good it hurts.
Pros: crust, toppings, sauce
Cons: will make you prone, to over eating
Posted 11/05/02
Marry me Vito!
by d_town
Pizzas - Bianco, The Mountain, try 'em all. I love Uncle Vito's pizza and eat it too often.
Pros: Great Pizza, Great Ravioli, Cold Beer
Cons: Not open 24 hours
Posted 09/18/02
So gooda pizza, eh? si!
by mc32471
I love love love uncle vito's pizza. highly recommend extra sauce and fresh garlic and then whatever shakes your money maker! the staff is oh so friendly despite there usual frenzied state. Order ahead for a pickup and it'll be ready in 20 minutes or less! It's not romantic but definitely cute and absolutely kitzchy! Go there or else you can never say sf has no good pizza!
Pros: value
Cons: parking
Posted 08/02/02
Yummy Pizza!
by KarahDrake
I love Uncle Vito's, not only is the pizza awesome but the Itilian food is great as well. Do not expect a full service bar there or even a nice glass of wine with your meal, they only have a select few beers and the wine is not so good.
Posted 07/18/02