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Kukar's House Of Pizza
A San Jose institution serving up classic pizza and family fun since 1978.
2.6(5 reviews)
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A San Jose institution serving up classic pizza and family fun since 1978.
Kukar's House Of Pizza is a beloved family-owned pizza restaurant in downtown San Jose, known for its nostalgic decor, arcade games, and hearty Italian-American fare. Established in 1978, we offer a casual, welcoming atmosphere perfect for celebrations, family dinners, and gatherings. Our menu features hand-tossed pizzas, spaghetti, burgers, and more, all made with care. With our own parking lot and a touch of Halloween flair year-round, we're a local favorite for creating lasting memories over delicious food.
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Classic and specialty pizzas made with fresh dough and toppings, baked to perfection.
Hearty spaghetti and other pasta meals served with bread and meatballs.
Juicy burgers and sandwiches, including cheeseburgers, for a satisfying meal.
Spacious seating for groups and celebrations, with arcade games for entertainment.
Convenient options for enjoying our food at home or in our nostalgic restaurant setting.
Went here on a Saturday at 11am and it was dead. The parking lot was empty. I told the host we would have a party of less than 20 people. They made it a big deal and wanted to know the exact amount of people and that we needed to sign a contract. She was so rude and was refusing our service. Once everyone showed up, there was 18 people and she still hesitated, but sat us down. The whole two hours we were there, only one table got used by other customers. I loved the decor and how they had old stuff. The pizza was ok, not something to brag about. After the horrible service and making us wait, I will not come back on my own terms.
We came to this place about two years ago and had a great experience, but this time was very disappointing. The pizza was extremely oily, and it was clear that the ingredients and overall quality had gone down. The customer service was also very poor.
My family went there tonight and it was delicious, per usual. We love the tasty pizza, tastes the same every time. It’s our daughter’s favorite place to celebrate since she was a little girl. It’s always a kind staff with cool decor. Love how it’s got a Halloween flare. The arcade is always so fun too.
My dad and I came here August15 because I’m in town for San Jose for the convention here and And I will tell you, my dad and I we waited about 30 minutes before we finally got our pizza. It was really good but in my honest opinion it needed to be cut better but it was good and I even came back last night the 16th for dinner and I got spaghetti, some bread and some something else I can’t remember but that was really good except for the meatballs in the spaghetti. It was a little dry inside. I had to dip it in my pasta sauce to eat it if I didn’t have the pasta sauce, I would not have eaten the meatballs Yesterday, while I was waiting to order, I saw one of the staff members a girl with long hair. It was dark but she was wearing a gray sweatshirt and this was around 730 almost 8 o’clock at night she came she was in the lobby picking up tables and throwing it away in the garbage can well she dragged recycling bin back to the counter after her fingers were all over it, and she took care of the dirty dishes. Instead of washing her hands, she went right back to serving food, and not even acknowledging that I was in the standing there, watching what even gross me out after she came back after handling on fresh food she went back to throw something away and touched the Recycling garbage can and I thought that was really nasty and I would would’ve walked out but I was really hungry. I’m only back again this time because my hotel so slow service tonight for dinner that I forgot to give this place on the chance and I’m gonna be honest it’s a lot quieter and nicer tonight last two nights. I’m sorry for the low stars, but that was because for the food service last night but also the nuthouse of what is is. on another note, when I use the bathroom here yesterday last night, it was really nice and clean but this time I walked in and my nose wanted to fall off it smells there’s water all over the sink and the garbage can is overflowing with paper towels Water on the counter just sitting there there’s no Constant checking the bathrooms of the staff on shift. They had noticed they would’ve noticed that the garbage cans are overflowing water on the calendar in a few drops of water on the floor. If the manager or the owner of this business cares about this place which they do I would recommend that they reinforce their food handler safety because when I saw that lady touched the garbage can then touched the fresh food using the the dirty dishes hands . I honestly wanted to walk out, but I didn’t because I was so hungry if the manager or the owner wants to reach me feel free to send me a message through this review. Even though the review was a clean restrooms, the restrooms are not clean. They need to be maintained better service to better, and the signs outside the building aren’t even on there needs to be more lights outside the building. OK I’m going back and I’ve changed it for the third time after just seeing two of the staff members on tonight which is August 17 drag a recycling garbage can and an actual garbage can back then they let go of the cans and they go over behind the counter and they use hand sanitizer and that is their way of washing their hands instead of actually going behind the counter, going to the actual sink and using water and soap that is disgusting and you know for a cheeseburger you know I was expecting an actual cheeseburger round burger bun instead, I get a half burnt sandwich, subway sandwich, burger with cheese, and a somewhat good looking patty and I have to make it myself I don’t want the manager or the owner to call me. I will just re-be reporting this to the food safety. This is not safety food. This is just laziness. If you guys are gonna serve hamburgers at least have a round hamburger bun not some Subway foot-long and bread.
Kukar's House of Pizza is a San Jose Institution that I used to frequent as a child growing up in this town. They have their own parking lot in downtown San Jose which is an anomaly in itself. I thought everything was okay. I personally haven't been here since the 80s and I would not rush back, but I wouldn't turn it away either.
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