Welcome to Pantaleone's
"Pantaleone's, located in Denver, CO, offers a casual dining experience with a focus on delicious pizzas. With a variety of toppings to choose from and a special mention of their delicate, moist, and firm crust, Pantaleone's has become a local favorite. Customers praise the owner, Pete, for his warmth and dedication to his business, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. With options for delivery, takeout, and catering, Pantaleone's caters to various dining preferences. Despite some initial setbacks, Pete's commitment to customer satisfaction shines through, making Pantaleone's a must-visit for pizza lovers in the area."
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2120 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222, United States2120 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222, United States Hotline: +1 303-757-3456
When it comes to pizza in Denver, Pantaleone's is a must-visit. Located at 2120 S Holly St, this pizzeria offers a wide range of options for pizza lovers. From red sauce to white sauce toppings, the delicate and moist crust paired with high-quality ingredients sets Pantaleone's apart from the rest.
Customers rave about the owner, Pete, who is not only friendly but also deeply passionate about his craft. With reviews praising the friendly wait staff, delicious pies, and excellent customer service, Pantaleone's truly stands out in the Denver dining scene.
One standout feature of Pantaleone's is its unique pizza crust, which has been described as puffy, flaky, and tasting like bread rather than just a vessel for toppings. The herbaceous sauce adds a delightful flavor profile, while the lack of greasiness sets Pantaleone's apart from other local pizza joints.
Overall, the combination of delicious crust, great flavor, and top-notch customer service make Pantaleone's a must-visit for any pizza enthusiast. And with the possibility of dairy-free cheese options in the future, this pizzeria is sure to cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. Whether you're dining in or taking out, Pantaleone's promises a satisfying and memorable dining experience for all.
Pete is extremely convivial and serious about his business. This is one of the best pizzas you can get in the Denver area. The bread, crust is delicate, moist and firm and goes excellent under all of the wonderful red sauce and white sauce toppings he has to choose from. I was working in the area and found his restaurant, small and quaint. I had the choice between a taco stand and his pizza restaurant, and as I am a pizza aficionado, I chose to try his pizza. I have been all over the world and found his pizza excellent . If you go to Google maps to try and find a pizza restaurant, it will tell you that he closes at four and this is not true. Pete works feverishly until 9 o'clock every night to deliver quality pizza and ingredients. He has my utmost respect!
Saw them from chef Ramseys show and I had to check if they were still open (most of the restaurants aren't) from the show. I'm also Greek and my father was just like Pete. Work hard love hard loyal and generous but when it came to his ego he was always right. So glad to see Pete got it together! Makes me tear up . What a great outcome Bravo!
Delicious Pie, friendly wait staff. Got a sausage pizza with mushrooms and was not disappointed. Would order again.
I just went here for the first time after seeing it in my neighborhood, and had a great experience. I placed an order for takeout, and the owner (Pete) was super nice on the phone. He said the pizza would be ready in 10 minutes but asked "or is that too soon for you to get here?" which I thought was very considerate. We chatted a bit in the store when I arrived, and he was just the nicest man. He told me a little bit about his experience with being on the Kitchen Nightmares show. He told me Gordon Ramsay asked for his pizza crust recipe, but "since you are a lady I cannot tell you the words I told him", which was amusing! I wish I pressed him more for what he actually said. The pizza was delicious, and honestly, it IS the best pizza crust I've ever had. It was all puffy and flaky, and, I know this sounds weird, but tasted like BREAD rather than just a carby vehicle for toppings. The sauce tasted very herby without being sweet, which I enjoyed. The sausage did taste a little store bought, but it wasn't bad. And it wasn't greasy at all. Another local pizza place I frequent is good but the slices just drip grease everywhere. Happy that I could eat this pizza one handed and without a bib! All in all, between the delicious crust, great flavor, and excellent customer service, I would love to return to Pantaleone's soon. Note: If the owner reads these reviews, would you ever consider having dairy-free cheese as an option? My partner would LOVE this pizza as well, but is allergic to dairy. That greasy competitor I mentioned above has dairy-free Daiya cheese as an option, and really, that's the only reason we go there.
Honestly, I have no idea why this place gets bad reviews. Feels like people are just sheep because of the show. The pizza is amazing! Crust is super delicious!! The owner became a chef in New York. Had the pleasure to talk to him. We'll be back.
This pizza smelled so good, I didn't even wait to get out of the door before I started eating it. I even burned my mouth. #WorthIt I walked in, and the owner immediately greeted me, and he was super nice. Told him it was my first time, asked what he suggested, etc. They advertise about having the best dough, and it really is something special. Make sure it's a to-go meal, there isn't any indoor seating. And order more than you think you'll need because you'll want it.
Gave this place a 2nd try after a mishap, I ordered online but Pete said that his ovens weren't warmed up and recommended I get a refund for my order. He offered to have me come back either later in the day or the next day for any complimentary pizza I wanted. Long story short, it wasn't a perfect visit, but Pete cares about his customers and made the unfortunate situation "right". The pizza was a bit underdone but still pretty tasty. He upgraded it to a complimentary large and my co worker came back for seconds and said it was a good pie.