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Matt Mascalivia Google

about 1 month ago

Smiling Hope Pizza is not only the best pizza I have had in Reno, it is genuinely one of the best meals I have had here overall. And that is saying something because I grew up in NYC. I was raised on great pizza, so I do not say that lightly. I love pizza, but Reno is not exactly known for great food, especially when it comes to pizza. That is what makes this place stand out so much. This is not good for Reno pizza. This is just great pizza. I honestly cannot believe there are not multiple Smiling Hope Pizza locations. If they opened one in South Reno, there would never not be a line. South Reno has a lot of pretty underwhelming food options, and this place would absolutely dominate. Every bite felt intentional. The crust is dialed in, the toppings are balanced, and it is obvious they care deeply about quality and execution. I am genuinely bummed it took me six years to find this place, but I am glad I finally did. Huge respect to the team. You are doing something special here and it shows.

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Shane Murrayvia Google

about 2 months ago

Absolutely amazing pizza! The crust It’s light, airy and very flavorful and it holds the toppings well. The sauce is bright and fresh tasting and their pepperoni has a slight bacon like flavor. The service is excellent and the restaurant was very clean. SWH is a true gem

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Karina Mojica-Cardenasvia Google

4 months ago

New to the Reno area and I spent months trying to find a legit delicious pizza place and we found it! This place has some of the best pizza my family and I have ever had. The crust is always cooked to perfection. Oh and the cannolis are a must! The best cannolis I've ever had. Now anytime family or friends visit we take them here and of course i have been raving to everyone I've met about this pizza! Keep it up guys!

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Amandavia Google

7 months ago

I first heard about this place a few years ago in an episode of the New Jersey Is The World podcast, in an interview with the owner of Secret Pizza in LA. He mentioned how good the pizza was, and the original owner was an NJ native like he was. I don't get to Reno much from AZ so when I was in town for a few days, I made a point to go. We got two large NY style pizzas, one with sausage, mushroom, and fresh basil, and one with pepperoni and mushroom. They both had excellent crust, crispy yet chewy, not too much cheese, and the pepperoni was natural casing so it cupped nicely. It was perfectly spicy and was pretty much a perfect pizza. We got some of their cannoli for dessert, and the shells were very crisp and seemed homemade. The filling was lightly sweet with a good hint of cinnamon. I'm sad I don't live in Reno because they would be my go-to pizza place! Definitely go if you're in town, you won't be disappointed.

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William Steinkevia Google

about 1 year ago

Holy lords of pizza, Reno you have yourself a king….. native to Buffalo NY for most of my life, moving to Reno 4 years ago proved to be a difficult choice as my heart was left empty from lack of hope trying to find a true Buffalo style pizza to take me back home in Reno! We were told about this place through a friend and they said it was the best pizza in Reno, so as any sane person from Buffalo would do, I made a reservation….. From the second you walk in the place is beautiful, they managed to pack the entire Queen City into that restaurant and I felt like I was sitting at a local pizza shop from back home. The culture and hospitality of those behind the counter was amazing and felt different even from what I’ve experienced in the last 4 years in Reno service wise! The Food: If I could say what I wanted to say here my comment would be banned, so I’ll keep it light. The second that garlic knot hit my taste buds my pants needed changing, holding strong knowing I had to continue through this glorious adventure I found myself stuck stuffing my face with them like the grinch at a Christmas feast. My tiny feeble, overstimulated brain didn’t even remember we had pizza coming! But I saved room. The best way to describe the pizza without being flagged here…… another entire pant change, you know when you think you are out of gas but round two comes flying in out of nowhere? This was that first bite of the pizza! Additionally I was enjoying all of this meal with a CANADIAN IMPORT brew I was stuck in a trance of pure dopamine! Even warmed up after this pizza could rival any pizza shop in Reno! Can’t wait to see the future for these guys! Anyone looking to experience some Buffalo NY style food needs to get in there, I promise you won’t want pizza from anywhere else in this city! Not going to lie, probably even coast!!! I cannot wait to come back and enjoy this amazing food again.