BUZZO PIZZA - Soquel, California

Annie Y.

Nice, clean, ambient little restaurant.
The meatballs were 10/10. They toasted the bread perfectly to go with it and the ricotta added on top was soo delicious!
The arancini that people seemed to rage about wasn't really special to me personally. The filling was a bit bland and the sauce wasn't anything too crazy. Just your typical arancini.
For this place being a pizza place, the pizza that we received was a 6/10 for me. The crust was spectacular. Very soft yet chewy, it felt like a warm mochi. The flavor was overall good but I don't like my pizza wet.
The waitress was very sweet and nice. It was busy for a Thursday night. She came and checked up on us three times during their rush asking how everything is.
The ambiance and service got me enjoying my stay here.

Tyler P.

Buzzo exceeded our expectations! The atmosphere was inviting and cozy. The service was attentive and professional. And the food was absolutely terrific.
We got a celery pear fennel salad that was crisp, fresh, flavorful, and perfect. We also ordered the squash delicatta pizza, and we were impressed. The wood-fired crust had just the right amount of chew, while staying perfectly soft inside and having excellent flavor. The sauce, squash, and bacon added richness and layers of flavor and individuality. Overall, this food was made with the highest quality and most flavorful ingredients, and an attention to detail that made the entire dining experience a pleasure. I highly recommend Buzzo Pizza; you will be happy you chose to visit.

Patrick V.

Got two delicious pizzas, the burrata appetizer, and drinks! They’ve got a nice atmosphere/look, and our waiter Francisco was wonderful. Will come back 🙂

C I.

The five of us went there on a busy Saturday, July 20 for dinner. We loved the appetizers best. We had crispy vegetables, which we fried cauliflower, the burrito cheese, and the Caesar salad. All of them were surprisingly delicious with very distinct flavors. Then we had the mushroom pizza and the pepperoni pizza which were ok but did not compare to the appetizers. They only had ales and one pilsner as beer. Unfortunately no lager. We had one ale and one pilsner which were ok but not great. Our waitress, Julia, was very friendly and did a wonderful job. We will be back but more for the appetizers than the pizza.

Jesse M.

Pizza is excellent here! Pasta and Caesar salad were big enough portions to share and were equally delicious!
When checking out the pizza oven, I noticed the food prep area was as large as the dining room. The chefs gotta love cooking in this kitchen! It was designed by the owner, and all I can say is I was impressed and I will be back.

Elizabeth W.

THE BEST! I’ve been to Buzzo 4 times at this point because their pizza is the best in Santa Cruz (in my opinion as a New Englander). The atmosphere is lively but also somehow relaxed and the side salads are GREAT too. Also I don’t feel like I’ve gone into debt when I’ve gone which keeps us coming back.

Porschephilia

Very good overall. Pizza is consistently to my liking - thin bubbly crust, not too heavy on the toppings. If you love Oak & Rye, Del Poppolo, Manresa, Bantam then this is closer to those than not. Excellent Caesar salad, and the fried appetizer (usually green beans or cauliflower) is always spot on.

I’m not huge on dessert, especially brownies, but the brown butter gelato, and the brownie a la mode, are worth eating.

And the service is always friendly.

Jack H.

This is a wonderful pizza place with a unique menu. The potato pizza is actually quite good! I have never heard of that before coming here. Their Mushroom pizza is very good. Their artichoke hearts are also phenomenal. Their pizza is cooked in a wood fired oven from what I can tell and the crust is thin and crispy. Their Caesar salad is great as well. I was very happy with the food they served my family and I.