Insider Pages Reviews for Cicero's Pizza

5 Stars: Pizza like no other. (by Brenda D.)

Brenda D. — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 06:39:00 GMT

The food is simply great. Maybe the best pizza in town. The location is very pleasant as well.

5 Stars: Super Pizza (by Dennis S.)

Dennis S. — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:04:00 GMT

Got to be the best pizza in town.Get your butt in there and try it for yourself.

5 Stars: Family-friendly fun & scrumptious pizza! (by Karen A.)

Karen A. — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:29:00 GMT

Love the No Meat Treat (veggie pizza) here! Cicero's is a no frills spot to enjoy a great thin-crust pizza, down a cold one and enjoy a game on TV. Great for families with little kids as they have a arcade games and a small section that you can keep the kiddos within. Enjoy!

5 Stars: The best !!! (by petter h.)

petter h. — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:06:00 GMT

Thin Crust Veggie Pizza rules My son and I dig this Pizza. The hot and spicy Veggie pizza is our favorite. The place is buzzing on Friday and Saturday evenings and you may want to order your pizza over phone about 20 mins in advance before you drive there.

3 Stars: Great thin crust (by Karen B.)

Karen B. — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:42:00 GMT

This place has been open forever (but with a different location). Really good thin crust but I do think that Pizza My Heart is better. This place is better for big groups though.

5 Stars: yummy! (by Ingrid L.)

Ingrid L. — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:35:00 GMT

I always go here with large parties. The restaurant has a great environment for social events. The pizza is delicious and not badly priced.
There is an arcade to play in after eating too.

5 Stars: By far the BEST pizza I have ever sank my teeth into! (by by sweet75ca at Citysearch)

by sweet75ca at Citysearch — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

I absolutely LOVE this pizza! It is a flake-y, buttery taste of heaven that having anymore than the traditional cheese pizza would ruin the whole Cicero's experience! This place really does have the secret! As busy as it gets, the facility is always clean and the service is very good. It is large enough to hold many groups, and is a great place for children. Most importantly, It is run by family, and for that I am proud to support and provide my business to. I hope that they keep the family tradition moving strong for a very long time. Plus, it would be great to see them expand to another city. They should have taken the #1 slot for 'best of' ...HANDS DOWN!!!

1 Stars: I don't get it (by by gubners55 at Citysearch)

by gubners55 at Citysearch — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Based on all the great reviews here, we tried it for lunch one day. A couple different medium combos. We found the crust ok, but the flavor just wasn't there. The toppings are little crumbs of meat products lightly scattered on top and not enough cheese. We found it dry and bland. It most resembles Baron pizza that we find in the freezer at our local Safeway. Sorry, but if you think this is great stuff, you need to get out more.

4 Stars: Not Bad (by by blurooster at Citysearch)

by blurooster at Citysearch — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:00:00 GMT

The pizza isn't fantastic, but it beats going to a large number of places in the Bay Area. Be prepared for extra grease though...

5 Stars: I love this place! (by by dfdesign at Citysearch)

by dfdesign at Citysearch — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 09:00:00 GMT

Amazing thin crust pizza. my roommate carol introduced me to this place when i moved out here. I'm from the east coast and had been complaining that CA suxs for pizza and bagels.... i'm right... but Cicero is the best CA has to offer and I have no complaints when i eat their belly buster.... ooo its good!

5 Stars: Caution - Cicero's is addictive! (by by ghanimatrix at Citysearch)

by ghanimatrix at Citysearch — Thu, 11 May 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I have been eating and loving Cicero's pizza for over 20 years. I now drive about 60 miles at least once a month just to eat Cicero's pizza. MY insider's secret to you is: order it with extra sauce. That's what makes it so good. That, and the crust. And the toppings. Be warned: this is no fluffy-crust cheap-topping-overload pizza. This is pizza crafted to perfection. I can't wait to get my next fix!

5 Stars: Pizza (by Sreekanth M.)

Sreekanth M. — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:05:00 GMT

Cicerro's Pizza is the Best pizza which I had in Bay Area. I usally order a Vegetarian Pizza and the taste is amazing. All the Pizza's are thin crust pizza .

PROS:
CONS: the place closes early.

5 Stars: Best Pizza I have ever Eaten (by Anupama B.)

Anupama B. — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 20:33:00 GMT

Mouthwatering just if i think of this place. Pizza is very nice. We usually take vegeterian pizza. I like the thin crust pizza . Started to love eating pizza after eating here.

5 Stars: The Best Thin Crust Pizza Ever! (by by tita1075 at Citysearch)

by tita1075 at Citysearch — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:00:00 GMT

I heard of this pizza place through a friend and was instantly a fan. Its the best pizza I have ever had in my life!! Every person I have told has said the same thing after trying it.

5 Stars: Does Not Get Better! (by by piedujour at Citysearch)

by piedujour at Citysearch — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:00:00 GMT

I have only lived in the Bay Area for 6 years and have just now discovered Cicero's.
It was EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I was so tired of all these pizza chains. Now I've found my new pizza place forever! I simply can't get enough of that buttery thin crispy crust and that cheese and secret sauce! Wow!
I'm so surprised that there are actually people out there dissing Cicero's! I am taking it personal.

5 Stars: One of the best Pizzas I have ever tasted (by by lisahazarika at Citysearch)

by lisahazarika at Citysearch — Sun, 12 Jun 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Wow! that the exact word I said when I gulped my first bite. Love the pizzas, the crust is perfect and all together it melts in your mouth! Two Thumbs up for this cozy place.

5 Stars: the greatest pizza place (by by risu at Citysearch)

by risu at Citysearch — Thu, 19 May 2005 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's is by far the greatest pizza place considering pizza is my favorite food. There's no other pizza that tastes quite like theirs. If you haven't tried it out, i recommend trying it out. Especially if you like pizza. Even if you dont trust me, just try it out once and see for yourself. if you dont like it then dont go again. but i'm pretty sure you're going to go again :)

5 Stars: The best pizza ever! (by by mackeydebbie at Citysearch)

by mackeydebbie at Citysearch — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 09:00:00 GMT

It's worth the drive no matter how far...great pizza...amazing crust...nice people!

5 Stars: A taste from heaven! (by by Liquidman at Citysearch)

by Liquidman at Citysearch — Wed, 16 Jun 2004 09:00:00 GMT

There's nothing quite like a Cicero's pie. Especially if you like thin crispy flaky crust. They bake it with a special technique that has never been duplicated. The sauce is just the perfect balance of slightly sweet garlic and real italian flavors. I recommend you get 2 smalls or mediums instead of one large because the crust really works on those sizes. Try a medium hamburger and onion pie and you'll see what I mean. This place has quite a following due the incredible one of a kind taste and the great people who run it!

5 Stars: Cicero's is great (by by ssjgotu at Citysearch)

by ssjgotu at Citysearch — Wed, 05 May 2004 09:00:00 GMT

If you like thin-crust pizza's this is the best place to go. I know some friends who only like thick-crust pizzas, if you are like them i wouldn't recomend cicero's. However, it is the best pizza I have ever eaten, the crust is delicious, and the toppings are superb. I recommend the Cicero's Special. It also has an arcade with a window so that parents can keep an eye on their kids w/o being disturbed by noise from the arcade.

5 Stars: Best Pizza Ever!! (by by carolmmd at Citysearch)

by carolmmd at Citysearch — Fri, 05 Dec 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's has been a family favorite since my husband and I started going to their original location 30+ years ago when we were in high school. Although our family moved away from the bay area 10 years ago, we never pass up a chance to go to Cicero's when we are in town. Every time we have other pizza we find ourselves comparing it to Cicero's and it never measures up. Nothing better than a Cicero's linguica, mushroom, and olive pizza!

5 Stars: Thin crust, tasty pizza! (by by budweiserbob at Citysearch)

by budweiserbob at Citysearch — Sun, 19 Oct 2003 09:00:00 GMT

For those of you comparing Cicero's New York style to the Chicago style's from other parlors, you may as well compare apples to oranges! The paper thin crust and wonderful home-made sauce are what give this pizza it's wonderful flavor. With a light and wonderfully flavorful crust and the perfect blend of mozzerella cheese, sauce, and fresh toppings, this is the kind of pizza you eat ALL of. If you are looking for a thick, cookie cutter cheese bomb of a pizza, go to Pizza Hut or Round Table. This is a perfect example of pizza as you would get by the slice in New York. Ready in 20 minutes and God bless you Nunzio!

5 Stars: Pizza destination (by by millerjen at Citysearch)

by millerjen at Citysearch — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

My family hits Cicero's whenever we can, even if it means a long drive - we all like the atmosphere and the pizza is fresh, straight forward and delicious. Some pizza places seem old, dark, heavy - Cicero's is light and comfortable. The atmosphere is family oriented while still 'cool', and definitely diverse in age, income, race and other demographics, which is a real plus. Well run and sincerely friendly, interesting people working there.
When can they open up more of these!

5 Stars: Ciceros is #1 (by by troy791 at Citysearch)

by troy791 at Citysearch — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 09:00:00 GMT

There is no comparison between Ciceros pizza and anyone else. Pizza My Heart is a chain with terrible pizza and no customer service. Ciceros constantly delivers quality and superb customer service in a family environment. The pizza tastes exactly the same everytime I stop by for the best pizza in the country.

5 Stars: Great service, great pizza! (by by xmfantasy at Citysearch)

by xmfantasy at Citysearch — Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Since my family moved to cupertino, there has been only one place we order pizza from, and that is Ciceros. I am in love with the sauce and the perfect crunchy crust. They seem to make the pizza just how i love it! Every time they have moved locations, our family has followed. The prices are worth the quality, unlike many of the other pizza places i have eaten at. Everytime we go in to order the service is great and they treat everyone as if they were family. I dont care what other people say, Ciceros is the greatest pizza and if you are looking for good food, service, and a nice place to sit and eat, Ciceros is the place for you.

5 Stars: AMAZING PIZZA!!!!!!!!!! (by by SupalVora at Citysearch)

by SupalVora at Citysearch — Fri, 25 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Hands down, Ciceros is the best tasting pizza that I have ever had. For thin crust lovers, Cicero's is a slice of heaven. Nowhere, not even pizza in New York compares!

2 Stars: Very disappointed (by by s51d8 at Citysearch)

by s51d8 at Citysearch — Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I was looking forward to trying Cicero's after reading all the stellar reviews on this website, but I was definitely disappointed. There wasn't much flavor, many toppings or very much cheese - things that a good pizza needs. Although the crust is good, it's not anything over a 5 on the scale. I would suggest going down Wolfe to JT McCart's.

5 Stars: The Best Pizza Ever (by by novanavy at Citysearch)

by novanavy at Citysearch — Fri, 06 Jun 2003 09:00:00 GMT

What can I say, this is the best pizza ever. It is the only pizza place where I will eat the crust. Every pie is cooked to perfection and has a taste like no other pizza I have ever eaten. I highly recommend this restaurant.

1 Stars: Not impressed (by by wppinell at Citysearch)

by wppinell at Citysearch — Thu, 08 May 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Obviously, those of you who have rated this restaurant higher than a 5 have not had good pizza. For the $10 I spent on a 1 topping pizza, I could have bought 2 frozen pizzas and a 6-pack of beer.

2 Stars: AlMarks (by by poopsie at Citysearch)

by poopsie at Citysearch — Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

I had the belly buster, you got to be kidding. The topping porportions are so small, they are hard to identify. Try BJ's Chicago, now there's a pizza

3 Stars: So so... (by by dixontj93060 at Citysearch)

by dixontj93060 at Citysearch — Mon, 10 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

Went to Cicero's after reading high rating on MSN. I'd have to disagree. Interesting pizza yes, with sweet sauce, but not the best in San Jose. For my money, I'd drive a little west to Jake's Pizza on De Anza Boulevard.

4 Stars: A silicon valley legend (by by voyager at Citysearch)

by voyager at Citysearch — Mon, 10 Feb 2003 09:00:00 GMT

While Cicero's unique thin crust pizzas are very tasty, their fame comes more from their colorful history. Cicero's Pizza is as much a part of Silicon Valley's history as its nearby neighbors Apple Computers, Tandem Computers, Hewlett Packard and others. Several companies were formed and a lot of great products were designed over Cicero's pizza and pitchers of Budweiser. Sadly Nunzio is gone now but his family carries on the tradition in a new and much nicer location.

4 Stars: delicious thin crust pizza (by by tparekh at Citysearch)

by tparekh at Citysearch — Fri, 31 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

We went as a group of 10 people to Cicero's. The people are very friendly and the service was quick too. The pizzas were well baked and the crust was thin and crisp.
We had the vegetarian which tasted delicious - the toppings were just perfect. The meatless was a little bland.

5 Stars: Punched lids on baby food bottles R back (by by indra at Citysearch)

by indra at Citysearch — Thu, 02 Jan 2003 09:00:00 GMT

The key ambiance at Cicero's is that pepper is kept in baby food bottles with holes punched in the lid to make them into pepper shakers! This is a trademark that I have associated with tasty pizza at Ciceros for 12 years!!

The Bay Area is back to being Bay Area now that they are back!!

5 Stars: childhood favorite (by by ljlarso at Citysearch)

by ljlarso at Citysearch — Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I grew up in San Jose, CA. My grandparents had a cleaners acroos the street from Cicero's. My mom used to work at the cleaners and when she would get off, we would run to Cicero's for pizza. I live in Nevada now, (all grown up) and still crave Cicero's pizza. I was heart broken when my grandparents told me they closed. I'm so excited to see that they are back up and running. I can't wait to take a trip back to my old stomping grounds for the best pizza ever.

5 Stars: EXCELLENT PIZZA (by by neha1980 at Citysearch)

by neha1980 at Citysearch — Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I've been coming here for over 15 yrs!

CICERO's IS THE BEST PIZZA!!

5 Stars: Saucy!!! (by by msw008 at Citysearch)

by msw008 at Citysearch — Wed, 27 Nov 2002 09:00:00 GMT

The best pizza period!!! Nothing beats it, nothing at all

5 Stars: Best Thin Crust In Town (by by bearsbym at Citysearch)

by bearsbym at Citysearch — Tue, 29 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Best thin/crispy crust I ever had. quick and friendly service

5 Stars: THE GODFATHER OF PIZZA MADE AGAIN! (by by RoBBy_IcEpIcK at Citysearch)

by RoBBy_IcEpIcK at Citysearch — Tue, 15 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

CICERO'S MAKES PIZZA THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE MADE, THEY HAVE BEEN SERVING THE SILICON VALLEY FOR 34 YEARS, PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIDNED THERE OVER THOSE YEARS ARE MORE LIKE FAMILY THAN CUSTOMERS. BOB LAVERDI YOU ARE MY HERO! EVEN THOUGH YOU & YOUR BUDDIES WOULD THROW A BEACHBALL AT MY HEAD WHEN I WAS A BABY JUST TO SEE WHICH ONE OF YOU GUYS WOULD BOWL 1ST. ANYWAY I FEEL LIKE TAKING A BIG BITE OUT OF "big apple" (pizza) & SPITTING IT RIGHT BACK IN THEY'RE FRICKIN' FACES!

5 Stars: Best Pizza Beyond Belief (by by shortier at Citysearch)

by shortier at Citysearch — Tue, 01 Oct 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's Pizza is the best ever. No wasted-unwanted crust. No gucci toppings - Just plain old basic GOOD TASTING pizza. The way it's supposed to be.

3 Stars: Not that great (by by nellumj at Citysearch)

by nellumj at Citysearch — Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

I had to try this place after reading the great reviews it received on here. I was left very disappointed. I ordered my 2 large pizzas at 3 pm for a 6:45 pick up. They were not ready when I arrived. The pizzas were okay, but nothing to rave about. The really thin crusts don't do well when you heat them up the next day. The staff was very friendly. If you go I'd recommend you call ahead. The place was packed and they were telling people 45 min wait for their pizzas.

5 Stars: Heavenly Pizza (by by Martha_Jewell at Citysearch)

by Martha_Jewell at Citysearch — Sun, 01 Sep 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Once you've had Cicero's pizza, you'll never dine on any other. The crust is to die for, toppings are beyond words. If they served pizza in heaven: Cicero's would be it.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST

5 Stars: Thank the 'secret inside' they're BACK! (by by coinnut at Citysearch)

by coinnut at Citysearch — Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero Pizza cannot be compared to pizza's that are made by big chain formula (Round Table, Little Ceasar's, etc.). It would be like compairing Coc au Vin to KFC -theirs is a unique dish. With their thin, fresh rolled dough, it is placed in a pan that has been coated in olive oil. The 'Secret Sauce' is added, with it's undertone of sweetness, is a delight to the palate. The cheeses and other toppings are added, then placed in the oven - and this is where one of the MAJOR differences is - it is basically fried in the pan as it cooks. When it comes out the crust has a crispness to it that is quite unique. I have never been to a pizzaria that has this tradition. The end result is a GREAT tasting pizza! We have eaten at Cicero's since 1968 and will continue to do so!

5 Stars: Skinny crust Phat pizza (by by foodfan2000 at Citysearch)

by foodfan2000 at Citysearch — Thu, 22 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's has excellent thin crust pizza!! I eat there about twice a week.

5 Stars: at home (by by mechelleR at Citysearch)

by mechelleR at Citysearch — Wed, 21 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's has the best thin crust pizza in the bay area. You go there and the employees know your name, because if your in there most likely you have been going there for years. They are very nice people and definintly know how to make a pie. If you get a referral to go to Cicero's, go because the person who told you about it know's good Pizza pie!!!!!
We love Ciceros and Bob Laverdie for bringing it back and keeping Ciceros alive. Thanks Bob

5 Stars: Eat at Cicero's (by by gurumike at Citysearch)

by gurumike at Citysearch — Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's is simply the best pizza on this side of the Mississippi. Nothing in this area comes even close to the quality you

5 Stars: Addiction is the word! (by by aready at Citysearch)

by aready at Citysearch — Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

This is the BEST pizza I've ever had! It is the "pizza with the secret". I think the secret is they have some sort of addictive agent in it! I just can't get enough!!!! Well- I'm off to Papa Cicero's!
THANK GOD they are back in business!!! The shakes were getting pretty bad!

5 Stars: Thin Crust Taste King! (by by dukenelson at Citysearch)

by dukenelson at Citysearch — Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

After 20 years of Cicero's pizza enjoyment, I'm happy to say the pizza hasn't changed a bit; it's still just as full flavored, and wonderful as ever. Their unique style of an oiled pan, thin crust, and superb sauce, makes basic cheese or the everything goes Cicero's special something I can't find anywhere else. Their thin tasty crust makes the pizza rather light, and doesn't fill you up like the bread heavy versions so common in the chains. The closest Ive ever come to Ciceros was in the countryside in Italy, but now I only have to travel a few miles! I can do Cicero's every week, and recommend it as one of the most unique pizza's I've ever found.

5 Stars: IT'S BACK! (by by readyja at Citysearch)

by readyja at Citysearch — Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Cicero's is open again! The address listed in citysearch is now correct. They were closed for about a year, but now they're back and its the same owners, same great pizza! Welcome back Cicero's!

5 Stars: Thinner is better (by by wakerly at Citysearch)

by wakerly at Citysearch — Mon, 19 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

Same great pizza in a setting slightly bigger and much cleaner than the old place. The only place to go if you want authentic OLD Chicago / New York style thin and crispy crust pizza. Come here if you eat pizza for the sauce, cheese, and other toppings -- go somewhere else if you're looking to eat mostly bread. Amici's comes close to Cicero's, but their crust is too burnt and chewy to get my top rating, their offered toppings are too yuppified, aqnd their prices are somewhat higher.

5 Stars: Simply the Best! (by by tysonsf at Citysearch)

by tysonsf at Citysearch — Mon, 19 Aug 2002 09:00:00 GMT

It just doesnt get any better. Great Pizza, Great Staff and its so much nicer to eat at a family run pizza place rather than the big chains. My advice, order a really big pizza so you have some to take home and eat the next day! Yes... its that good.