Minnie Olivia Pizzeria Cafe

This is my favorite pizza restaurant in Alpharetta, and now it also serves breakfast! Chef Julio makes you feel like a member of his family, and the food and service is amazing. There are so many different types of pizza and great appetizers. Sitting in this corner pizzeria reminds me of being in some of the best neighborhood pizza places in big cities, yet you’re still in Alpharetta. The breakfast is a standout with homemade pastries and breakfast sandwiches folded into a small pizza crust, and the eggs are perfectly made.

It is great experience to enjoy Margherita Pizza outside. Clean and professional restaurant in the hearth of Alpharetta. Georgia Mushroom pizza is great too. They have wide variety of drinks.

I had a slice of the pizza during taste of Alpharetta and loved it so much I went back and ordered pizza w/ a salad.. I could look at the pizza and know it was similar to the pizza I grew up eating in New York. I was pleasantly surprised to taste a hint of New York in this pizza. It has the right balance of sauce and cheese. They also had some live music while I sat outside, which was great for celebrating my mother's day

Had a quick dinner before a concert and it was incredible! 10/10 pizza options - loved the Elijay! Amazing espresso martini and even better service! Shout out to Gaby for taking care of us!

Updated: Apr 2024: They now serve Italian breakfast! Love the fact that they use Italian flour plus lots of vegetarian options We recently tried their Italian brunch selection and had an omelette and French toast and matcha lattes. Everything was very good. Would definitely recommend. This place is really awesome. We were thrilled to see that they use Italian flour and they have a sourdough crust. Everything was top notch. They had a lot of vegetarian options on their menu. Although it would be nice if they were clearly marked. We ate their Elijay pizza, Dodd's Garden pizza, roasted olives and butternut squash soup. The food was delicious! The service was top notch. They have these nice plastic pods that you can sit in so you can be shielded from the cold even when you sit outside. We would definitely go back!

Love this place! Never have a bad meal here. The staff is exceptional, especially Diego! Always a great time coming here!

Amazing restaurant, best pizza I've ever eaten. Service is wonderful and quick and live music is fantastic. Make a stop if you are near!

Lovely 😍 👌 [ pics include front & back side, free car parking zone on back, you have to go around to park & enter any of the restaurantsfrom back side with medium size staircases ]

This place is awesome and has the best Wood Fire Pizza, I usually don't enjoy this style pizza because it's not cooked enough, they do it perfectly! I never had woodfire Pizza this good before. The calamari is ok, they need to serve it hot and not stone cold. The meatballs are killer, the best meatballs ever, I would just order meatballs and forget the calamari (but my wife loves calamari, we hope they get it right one day) , they are so good. The service is good.

A nice restaurant in downtown Alpharetta. Meatballs and calamari were amazing. I got "the Yankees" Pizza, was pretty good. Not the best I've had, but definitely not the worst. Service was good. Only real issue is the parking. Not nearly enough parking spots in the area.

Ok best sauce hands down on a pizza I've had in a long time. Great saltiness level, great flavors. We were there on a Saturday at noon and the restaurant was empty. Extremely clean, friendly staff and the music was at a level where we could still have convos. Loved the outdoor area and look forward to going back when it gets warmer and dinning out

Great pizza! We walked in no problem and had our choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We got a variety of personal pizzas and a fantastic salad add salmon. They also offer bottomless mimosas and aperol spritzes on the weekends for brunch which is so fun. Great stop when in downtown Alpharetta.

My friend and I stopped in here after exploring the town of Alpharetta for happy hour. We grabbed a cheese bread appetizer as well as I got a delicious Apperal spritz. We then both got salads with chicken for some quick bites after a long day of visiting the city. My salad had apple, goat cheese, almonds, bacon and spring mix which was refreshing and yummy. The side chicken was juicy and the perfection addition to the salad so I was overall very happy. They had live music happening and the weather was great so we sat outside on the patio which had lovely views of the town. I really enjoyed my experience here!

We tried this place on a Thurs. evening and had been on our list for a minute. Located in downtown Alpharetta. Parking is free in a lot about a block away. Such a great area to dine. The space is quaint and small. Service was great. We had a pleasant server. The 3 of us in our party had the apple almond salad with lemon balsamic. It was delish could be eaten as a meal given the nice portion side. The lemoncello margarita was refreshing not too much alcohol but a great balance on a summer night. We all had different pizzas and sampled each. I had shrimply the best and took our servers' recommendation to try it on pesto. The crust was not too thick or thin. Great hand tossed with an authentic look. Each 10' pizza was enough for one or great to share. I had a taste of both the fennel sausage and truffle mushroom pizza which were amazing as well. You can view the pizza being made and definitely will try again.

If you're craving authentic Italian wood oven pizza, look no further than this gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked pizza. We indulged in the mushroom truffle pizza and margarita pizza, both of which were bursting with flavor and crafted with the finest ingredients. The crust was perfectly fluffy, and each bite was a symphony of taste sensations. The To-Go service ensured our pizzas arrived piping hot and impeccably cooked. A truly delightful culinary experience that has set the bar high for Italian cuisine. Grazie mille for an unforgettable dining experience!

I was craving pizza and heard about this place so off we went. We had the arugula salad that we split and 2 small pizzas so that we could try more than one. The salad was so very good and it's been like 2 weeks since we were here and I'm thinking of that salad still. We tried the why not pizza and then one with short ribs and a garlic sauce. Both were good but the pineapple on the why not is thin sliced and my hubby decided he likes it better chunky. I don't like pineapple on pizza but it was okay. Mine with short ribs was the winner. The drawbacks to this place was inattentive waitress and had to ask for more drinks. Also this place is card only. We tried to pay in cash but we weren't allowed. They say it's posted in the menu but we didn't see it it. It's also. It noted anywhere in the restaurant or website. Also this place is very small with only like 10 tables inside and some tables outside. We went right before diner rush but I can see going and it being crowded

Stopped in for the first time. Picked up carry out - soup, meatballs and pizza. Beautiful, spring night. Not a soul was sitting inside, everyone was on the patio. Waitress made pizza suggestions,m; ended up creating my own with their basic Yankee pizza as the base. Super fast service - order was ready in less than 15 mins. The soup is fantastic - creamy with a touch of cinnamon and with fennel-pistachio marshmallow. If you like butternut squash soup, you'll love this. The pizza was very good - soft, chewy crust and not overly saucy.

Great pizza!! If I had to compare it to Antico's then it is definitely 100% better! The crust isn't super dough-y but is still amazing wood fire pizza. It holds the ingredients well and doesn't get soggy quickly. We took our pizza to go and we were surprised at how it held up. Can't wait to try more from this place!

We are staying at a hotel nearby and this was the perfect spot and meal for a late lunch! The playlist and the ambience have a light and fun vibe. We ordered the "Ellijay", Aunt Ileana Lasagna, and a chopped side salad. Everything was delicious.

The parking in the area is not great. It is only street parking and there aren't a lot of spots available. I had to circle around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes until I finally found a spot on the street on the left of the entrance of the restaurant. The caesar salad was okay - I felt like it didn't have enough dressing for my taste. I walked in the vibe was very casual where you can pick where to sit. I forget what pizza I got to be honest but it was pretty good. I wouldn't say it tasted like authentic Italian pizza though.

Now open for breakfast ! Not only does this cute little corner spot have great pizza, they offer some super delish breakfast with Fuel coffee (best coffee in Alpharetta up the street) Friendly and really fast with tasty selection of bakes items too !

Cute pizza spot in downtown Alpharetta with outdoor seating. We ordered the roasted olives and nuts for an appetizer and the chopped salad. Both were good, but I would probably pass on the olives again. The large salad was perfect to split and there were several good salads to choose from on the menu. I want to try their Greek and apple and blue cheese next time. We got the margarita pizza for dinner and it was good. They also have live music a lot of nights so definitely check it out on the weekends.

Great food. Excellent outside dining patio. The meatball starter was very good as was the calamari. The pizzas are Woodfire, which gives them a bubbling crust.

Admittedly, the first time I came here, I wasn't that impressed. It didn't unseat Campania for me. This last visit rewrote that whole experience -- at least for anything but pasta. If you haven't tried the GA Apples and Bleu Cheese salad, this is a good starter and big enough to share. This is exactly what I think of salad when I have a craving to eat rabbit food. The crunchy sweetness of apples work well with the creamy tartness of the bleu cheese. It's really in the selection of napoletana pizza this place showcases. The Elijay, the Chicken Alla Diavola, the Pepperoni... it seems like no matter how routine it sounds, it's elevated a bit. After Fogon and Lions opened, their interior dining space is roomier but still feels pretty cozy since they can share the bar with the sister restaurant. Also, I should note the negroni here is a solid aperitif if you need it. I should note, there are no pastas here so if that's something you want with your pizza, plan accordinly.

I'm from Connecticut with the best pizza in the USA. My coworkers suggest this place and as always, I was suspicious. My fears were unfounded. The crust was perfectly cooked and tasted great. Sauce was good and the best part was the fennel sausage which was aas good as any in Connecticut. Good service and prices as well. Northerners don't hesitate to eat here! Almost forgot, roasted olive appetizer with pecans was excellent.

We tried this place after we'd been by numerous times the appetizer we tried. The burrata was delicious. The pizza was great, so this is a must do if you're in alpharetta. The staff was attentive, and the manager came out and made sure death.We were being taken care of.

Great outdoor seating with music on the weekends. Pizza and salads are amazing!! Not much seating inside but plenty outside with umbrellas. Great service and also nice cocktail menu.

This place was cute! I was with a friend so we got seated fast because it was two of us. They're was a bit of a wait for people with more than 2 guests. I ordered some orange drink first because it was recommended as really sweet, but I didn't like it. Was sweet at all, i added simple syrup and it still wasn't good so i asked for a. Margarita instead. The margaritas were pretty good with some extra simple syrup! My friend ordered Brussels sprouts and a cheese pizza. The Brussels sprouts were not good to us. Not much flavor, but the bacon on top was a nice touch. I ordered a cheese pizza as well with some arugula on it and it was pretty good! I've had better pizza, but it was a nice experience!

Great atmosphere , friendly staff and very clean. We ordered two XL pies and asked for them to be cooked extra so the crust is crispy. Both pies were floppy and like eating rubber. If you like a thin crispy crust then this is not the place .

Excellent pizza and atmosphere! gluten free pizza is outstanding and homemade! love the menu and salads and the owner always comes out and says hi! love coming here! An alpharetta fav!

My guy and I had been eyeing this place since we were staying across the street, and he had never tried the food here yet always heard good things being from the city. I ordered us the Dodd's Garden with half of the pie having fennel sausage since he likes meat on his pizza. Didn't expect the pizza to be in the shape of heart but we thought it was super cute lol Now the flavor...oh my goodness! This pizza was AMAZING!!! My guy is a chef so he enjoyed the artisan aspect of this pie. The veggies were fresh which made the flavor extraordinary! I've never had sweet potatoes on a pizza however it's a great combination. The outdoor seating was super cute and they were very polite considering they were closing in 30 minutes and people were still waiting for their food. I walked to pick up the pie and wanted for a couple of minutes yet I received great customer service with being asked if I wanted something to drink. Even ordering over the phone, the service was great considering I had questions about the pizza sizes and ability to do what I needed to make us both edibly happy lol I am definitely coming back here to try other items because the food, atmosphere, and customer service was great. A must try!

I had received a giveaway from a local ATL food influencer for dinner at Minnie Olivia's and finally got to try with my family once the renovations were over! Downtown Alpharetta is pretty easy to find parking between public decks and street parking. Walking in, the space definitely still seems like they're still setting things back, but it was very spacious and clean and our server let us push tables together to fit us all. My dad and I had a few locals beers while my mom had the Limoncello margarita (super tasty and definitely strong!) We decided to start with the Mozzarella Stuffed Garlic Bread which was so delicious and came with a marinara sauce and a balsamic glaze (my favorite of the two). We saved both the sauces for our pizza later! We decided to split a couple pies - the Spaniard (pretty good, a little oily), the Chicken Alla Diavolo (this was a really solid pizza with fresh cheese and a really good amount of heat), and finally the Ellijay. The Ellijay was our resounding favorite. If you order one thing here, this is it!! It was so fresh, with goat cheese and apples and plenty of arugula and balsamic glaze. Absolutely delicious and the highlight of our evening! We also got to meet the owner during dinner and he was very friendly and attentive! Our service was also great. I would definitely recommend checking out Minnie Olivia if you're in downtown Alpharetta!

We went here for Mother's Day, and they were not busy at all. We were one two families sitting between inside and outside. We ordered butter noodles for our son at 3:07pm.... They brought it out at 4pm. It takes less than 10 minutes to boil noodles. This used to be one of our favorite places (and still is for our son), but I don't know what has happened here in the last few months. This is two straight visits where we have sat waiting for something for an hour. Could it be the fact that the restaurant next door cooks everything on the menu except the pizza? I don't know, but whatever the issue is, it needs to be fixed.

The online ordering was wonky. It said it wasn't taking any more orders until the next day, so I called and ordered the old fashioned way. Signage could GREATLY improve. Parking is awful during peak times. But, to be fair, it is downtown Alpharetta. Pizza - yum yum yummy. What did we order: The mushroom. Plenty of mushrooms, great flavor. We did think they turn their pizza boxes inside out, because all the art was on the inside, lol. But, that's not a complaint. Outdoor seating available. Be back? Yup!

I didn't have high expectations, because I've been disappointed too many times before when it comes to pizza in or around ATL ... but, Minnie Olivia's was a pleasant surprise! My partner treated me to a lunch date here because they boast using sourdough starters in their crust, which is one of the healthiest ingredients that can be used in pizza dough. The pizza was fantastic! The shrimp weren't those little lifeless baby shrimp, they were succulent and flavorful; the crust was pretty good - by the third slice, it did lose its crisp but that's to be expected. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite.

Pleasantly surprised by this pizza shop! Although, I shouldn't have been surprised based on the other great reviews, but it's so hard to find good pizza around here (especially places with vegan options!) that I keep my expectations low. I ordered off menu and just picked toppings at random. I had vegan cheese with mushrooms, Calabrian peppers, and arugula. Although they only have portabella mushrooms (probably the most boring simply because they're so accessible), they were seasoned and cooked perfectly! The rest was delicious too -- I love spicy, but I couldn't eat all the peppers they added whole on the pizza -- I love this! Will be happy to return!!

We arrived to an empty patio, and immediately we had concerns that our server was not all there. Thus, we explained 3 times to be crystal clear that we wanted a pizza that was half sausage, half sausage/fennel. The pizza came out wrong. We politely explained, and got pushback. The server said the giant fennel chunks were pre mixed with the sausage. Turns out, that was a lie. We chatted with a manager on duty to immediately rectified the situation. A few other small mishaps happened thereafter. Minor in the scheme of things, but annoying on top of what already transpired. Unfortunately all of our pizzas were bland, which was shocking given some of the ingredients. I eat a lot of Neapolitan pizza, and the sausage lacked spice, the crust and sauce lacked a bit of flavor. Those comments were universal at the table. We did like that the menu offered 3 sizes of pizza, and sought to incorporate a decent amount of local ingredients.

We love the flavors, the unique choices, & the crust is amazing but they've never seemed to be able to equally distribute the toppings. strange & frustrating

This is our go-to restaurant for fresh neapolitan pizza with amazing crust and sauce. We usually get pepperoni and mushroom; wonderful.

Loved our experience!! We were able to get a table outside and the vibe was perfect. Friendly, lively and inviting. Live music was wonderful with people dancing and happy. We had ceasar salad, pear salad and pizza that hit the spot and then some!! Can't wait to go back again!!

Food was good...we went for restaurant week so the price wasn't bad but we could get a dessert because they were out of cookies and I am allergic to the pistachios in the pre-made cannolis ... the pizza was definitely a hit....

Having lunch with my bestie, my true love, husband and life partner. Enjoying a Sunday afternoon, and sitting outside, listening to live music . The service by Jeremy is the worst! It's so bad we wondering if je is high or hungover. The music is perfect. My butternut squash soup is excellent. My limoncello margarita is delicious ... after it took several attempts to order a drink that they actually had in stock today, such as no, Stella, or no Sauvignon, Blanc, and after I reminded Jeremy that I was still waiting on my drink. He just stared at me and said "excuse me?" I reminded him of my drink order he soon brought it to the table. He got my husband's drink, order wrong, also and when we ordered extra ice and splenda, he would bring one thing to the table at a time. Oh, and let's not forget that he tried to deliver my soup to a different table and then to my husband instead of me. And then, to top it off he delivered it with no spoon! My husband had to go and get me one. Wow, wow, flabbergasted! He just looked like he was in La La Land. We were just shocked! My personal size Georgia mushroom pizza is "ok" and my husband's meatball sandwich is tasty but doesn't come with chips or fries or anything. If we ever comeback, We will just make sure we don't have Jeremy for a waiter. Sorry Jeremy. Get it together. Not sure if Jeremy is just in training, stoned or hung over. But he is handsome and that's a plus for him. Horrible for ratings though. My guess is he's just not cut out for restaurant work. Jeremy, go do something you love!

The quality of the dough is wonderful. Love the ambience and atmosphere. When I ordered it in, I had to recook the pizza for a good 10 minutes and add cheese as the dough was soggy and half of the pizza didn't have any cheese. The pizza seems to be very saucy with not very consistent mozzarella.

My job was sponsoring a virtual pizza party so I decided we should try some place new. We ordered and paid online within minutes and hopped in the car. We ordered a large pepperoni pizza and added mushrooms, pineapple, and basil ($24). Each additional topping was $1.50 and the basil was free to add. Parking is always a little hectic in the area so my husband dropped me off in the front and circled around. There is a pick-up window out front on the corner affixed with a menu and signage. I stood there for a minute and an employee came out to see what I needed. My pizza was just about ready so I stood outside and waited for it. Sure enough she brought it out momentarily I was on my way in minutes. The pizza was nice and hot, definitely warmed up my lap on the way home. I decided against my obligatory road slice because I wanted to give the pizza a chance to settle. It was a short 10 minutes home so I was okay to hold off. The pizza itself was really tasty. I will say, and I think it was the pineapple, but the entire center of the pizza was really soggy. It did not affect the taste, but was disappointing nonetheless. I think placing the pineapple before the cheese right on top of the sauce was the culprit. If you read any of my pizza reviews you know I love my curly pepperoni. This one definitely fit the bill. All in all, the pizza was good. We would order here again if we were in the area and wanted pizza. I would, obviously, omit the pineapple despite how much I adore pineapple on my pizza. This is a good value for the price. A large pizza with a ton of toppings for $24 is not bad at all for what you get. There is also a ton of other things on the menu I am interested in trying. We were both happy (and full) after our pizza. Definitely pay them a visit!

Amazing pizza, salad, and appetizers. Very Italian inspired! Service has been great both times i've been!

There are just some places that you visit that just feels like home. Minnie's owners and staff just do a wonderful job. And.....the pizza, salads and appetizers are just the best around. Suggestions: Meatball appetizer. Oh my goodness!! Meat Lovers Pizza Cobb Salad....great mix Wine list...I love the house Merlot.

We love the pizza and salads. Though, the music inside the last 2 times has been so loud that you can not hear the other people talk at your table. It is a small sitting area inside and the combination of the busy kitchen, phone ringing and the music is way too much to enjoy dinner!

Excellent food , our first time but not the last service and ambiance amazing . Love Napoletana Pizza and here one the best that We tried Margherita Pizza

We came here on a weekday for lunch. We sat ourselves outside at a table near the road and it was good people watching since the restaurant is right on the corner. Our server took our drink order and gave us some time to look over the menu. The menu is pretty simple and consists mainly of pizzas, with a few appetizers and salads. You can build your own or they have pre-configured choices for you. I got the "Have Meat Dreams" and did not regret it one bit. The neopolitan pizza came out quickly and was a decent size. The crust was perfectly cooked in their wood-fired oven and it had a good amount of toppings. The fennel sausage put this one over the top. My only complaint it that it took a long time for the check to come after we requested it. Otherwise, I would highly recommend this place for your pizza needs as it was fairly priced.

The food was alright, although I wouldn't recommend the Springer Mountain Chicken Panini-- the chicken was very dry and not very flavorful. However, I had a bite of the costalette pizza and it was pretty good. If you come here, I'd just stick with getting pizza. The service, however, was amazing. Our waiter was extremely friendly. The ambiance was relaxed and very enjoyable; they even had live music outside.

We came in on a Friday evening, and it was family busy. With cold weather here, you can sit outside in one of the heated igloos for $10. If we were more than two, we would have - they were toasty warm and have a nice ambiance to them. My wine came in a pretty glass, something I appreciate. Wait staff was also very friendly. We split a salad and pizza. The apple and blue salad was good. The blue cheese was on the mellow side, so it didn't overpower the rest of the salad. We ordered dodd's garden which is a veggie pizza. The veggies in season were tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and sweet potato. I was good with the veggie combo, but the crust just wasn't up to the task. It was limp and on the soggy side. We used fork and knife to eat our second salad. A little disappointing.

We were looking for a new pizza spot since we usually just get anticos at Avalon but saw that this places was ranked at #2 in pizza places so we had to come and give it a try. It has a very cool atmosphere and everybody was very welcoming. They have indoor as well as outdoor seating. Be weary though their indoor seating is quite small. The music playlist rocks, I was doing little happy dances while eating they have a bit of everything ~ it seems like they have live music sometimes as well as maybe game nights- which is pretty cool. They also have a fully stocked bar. As for the parking situation you may have to walk a bit if you can't find parking along the side the roads. Onto the food: they have a lot of great options and not only is the service quick the food is of great quality and flavor. The price is also worth it. We ordered the roasted olives with pecans, cheese stuffed garlic bread-to die for and a must try if you enjoy cheesy goodness. I enjoyed dipping it in their vinaigrette- and a large Meat Dreams pizza. The pizza was fantastic but as I am a little minimalistic I thought it had a bit too much going- noted it's called the meat dreams lol- which might be a good thing for others. We will be back soon(because it's our new favorite spot)

I've seen Minnie Olivia numerous times but I've never stopped to eat there. I was craving pizza and decided to go for it and placed my order online. Parking can be a challenge in the area but I parked illegally to run in a grab the pizza. I started to eat it on my way home and after the first bite I knew it wasn't what I ordered- a gluten free pizza with vegan cheese. So I called and they assured me that it was in fact gluten free. I was shocked, I've had GF pizza from a few places but the crust from Minnie Olivia is hands down the best. I opted for all the meats and it was delicious. I will definitely be back

Boyfriend and I came here for date night on a Friday! We called at noon to reserve one of the outside bubble pods for 7pm and it was a $5 charge. The outside pods had cute lights and a portable mini heater inside. It was super romantic and cute! There was also live music but we were sat farther away so we couldn't hear much. I got an aperol spritz, side Olivias chopped salad and a personal margarita pizza. My bf got red wine, side Caesar salad and a personal Pepperoni pizza. The salads came quickly right after our drinks and were huge! It was very filling and tasted amazing. The Olivia chopped salad came with delicious crispy chickpeas and salami and pepperoni. The Caesar salad had amazing (homemade tasting) dressing. The personal pizzas were absolutely perfect! We always go to Crust but this is our new favorite place! The seasoning was perfect and the thin pizza was great. Prices were very reasonable as well. We will be coming back!

Delicious, fresh, well flavored pizza. Family friendly and the crayons and menu/coloring sheets kept the kids entertained.

We had dinner there on a Friday night. The inside is small so there was a 45 minute wait. However, it was definitely worth the wait. We ordered the meatballs and a margherita pizza. They were both delicious. Service was very good as well. We will definitely go back.

Ordered on door dash to the hospital. Sorry no pics. But I can say both pizzas ordered were good. For myself I ordered the Dodd's Garden pizza. It was sweet and spicy. The drizzled honey adds a slightly sweet taste while not taking away from the flavor and spice. My aunt ordered the CHICKEN ALLA DIAVOLA. She really enjoyed it and said, "the chicken was flavorful". The crust on both was somewhat thin, fluffy yet crispy at the same time. I loved it! Oh I almost forgot I also had their Brussel sprouts. They were in need of a little salt and pepper. I wish they were a little more on the crunchy side than soft. Overall the pizzas we ordered were a hit. If I'm in town again I know where to go for some good pizza.