Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 3764 reviews

What Sheldon Sherman likes about The Forge Handcrafted Pizza:
Awesome pizza, very attentive staff, and great location! The Johnny Appleseed pizza is a must-get, and if you have the chance to get Laila as your server, you should do it! From the drinks to the dessert, everything was amazing! We’ll definitely be back for future visits! View all feedback. What LILQLTR doesn't like about The Forge Handcrafted Pizza:
We stopped by for our first visit, based on a recommendation from a friend. It was EXTREMELY NOISY when we arrived, and we almost left. The hostess was very nice and sat us at a booth on the back wall. It was a little less noisy, and eventually improved as more people left. The problem was that the music was so loud, people had to yell to be heard! Not fun. The menu is not huge, but they had a nice variety to pick fr... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Opentable
3.9 ★ from 1166 reviews
IanEats
17.02.2024 - 15:19

Great spot. The food is uneven. Stick with the pizzas.

JJinCV
17.02.2024 - 15:19

Great pizza and salad after seeing a movie at the nearby theater! Super service; quick and tasty.

LILQLTR
17.02.2024 - 15:19

We stopped by for our first visit, based on a recommendation from a friend. It was EXTREMELY NOISY when we arrived, and we almost left. The hostess was very nic...

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Chet
17.02.2024 - 15:19

The pizza isn 't bad, but I really hate when restaurants have a no more than 3 credit cards policy. I travel around the country with usually around 10 coworkers...

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MunkyC
17.02.2024 - 15:19

The salad and Brussels sprouts were good but the pizza a big disappointment seemed undercooked even. Maybe on off night or something. Or server, tho, was fabulo...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 1195 reviews
Araceli
16.02.2024 - 10:45

Pizza, appetizers and atmosphere are good. Bad service.

P
16.02.2024 - 10:45

Service was excellent! Very attentive staff. Loved the atmosphere. Food was meh. The brussel sprouts were way too oily like they doused them in olive oil after...

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Brian
16.02.2024 - 10:45

Awesome pizza place with a great bartender Rob. Classy fun vibe. Right in Jack London Square. It's by the water and the big holiday Christmas tree and lights.

Matthew
16.02.2024 - 10:45

Cool vibe and location. Great pizza with variety of custom specialty options. Try thr curds and ginger beer as well.

Jamie
16.02.2024 - 10:45

My husband and I ate at The Forge prior to seeing Sheila E. at Yoshi's last night. Daniel was our server. He was such a nice guy. Our salads, drinks and dessert...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 2228 reviews
Sheldon
15.08.2023 - 10:03

Awesome pizza, very attentive staff, and great location! The Johnny Appleseed pizza is a must-get, and if you have the chance to get Laila as your server, you s...

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Kelly
15.08.2023 - 10:03

I love coming here whenever I'm in town. Love the decor, ambience,food , service, staff. The staff is very personable. John the bartender gives great service. T...

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LeesaPaige
15.08.2023 - 10:03

Great location, food drinks. The outdoor patio was perfect for visiting watching the sunset. Our waiter, Vince was amazing!

angelina
15.08.2023 - 10:03

Went there yesterday with my bf for a early Valentine's Day celebration, the food was great, the drinks were on point, and the service was amazing. I would come...

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Heather
15.08.2023 - 10:03

So good!!! Great burger and the Johnny Appleseed pizza was delicious! Very cool place too

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 209 reviews
Gastroranking-us
3.8 ★ from 1051 reviews

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