Raffaello's Pizza

Raffaello's Pizza has been the best restaurant in the area since 1999. Whenever we are working nearby, this is our go-to spot for lunch.

Overall, it's a decent place to eat. There aren't many dining options in this area, and this is probably the only fast food spot around. I usually order the 2 pizza combo with fries and a drink. The pizza has a thick crust, so if you prefer thin crust, this might not be the best choice for you, but it's quite tasty. The service is mediocre; I work nearby and often come here for a meal. One thing that bothered me is that, although the sign says there's no public restroom, they allow local kids to use it but refused my request as a worker in the area. I asked to use the restroom, and they said no, but a local kid asked right after me and was allowed access. I found that quite frustrating. Other than that, I'd rate it 4 stars. The chocolate cake was just okay, nothing special.

I'm astonished that this place has a 4.5 rating. I'm not going to give them a lower score just because if they can manage to sell overpriced, subpar pizza—akin to what one might find in prison—to affluent customers in RPV, then good for them. How they maintain a rating above 4.0 is a mystery that I’ll likely wrestle with for years to come. Nevertheless, I’ll engage with the positive reviews, even if I disagree. Did I mention just how hilariously terrible the pizza was? Honestly, even a 99-cent Totino's frozen pizza is better.

LOVE THIS SPOT PIZZA AND HOT SANDWICHES ARE FIRE NEVER

Got a slice of pizza that was “made” while we waited. What we got was worse the a microwaved pizza from Vons.