Pauloluigi

From Queens, NY. I’ve been fleeced plenty of times at the “high-end” Italian restaurants in Miami. We know pizza is not the same outside the city. But this is. Authentic, made with love, the real deal. Don’t get fleeced at the fancy Italian restaurants. Come make small talk and meet the people behind this wonderful family owned business and enjoy real Italian food outside on a warm South Florida night.

Ive been a patron for the past 35+ years. Pauluigi is iconic. These new fancy pizzerias don’t even come close. Best pizza ever by far! Can’t mess with perfection.

Wow this is the most amazing pizza I’ve ever had in my life… this hole in the wall is something special, got a famous white pizza and the whole family was in love with it… 11/10

Best pizza in Miami, very authentic NY style. Been going here for years and it is consistently great food with a terrific staff. Highly recommended for everyone who loves Italian food!

Best baked ziti I have ever had. The pizza slice and cannoli were also fantastic. And the pick up service was awesome. They kept the cannoli separate from the hot food as you just can’t have those temps mix. Fantastic! They added an extra slice of pizza, free bread. So impressed!

I stumbled upon this hidden gem after relocating to Miami from Jersey a year ago. My quest for an Italian place reminiscent of home finally ended here! The prices are surprisingly reasonable for the area, coupled with amazing food, made for a delightful experience. I had the chance to chat with the owner – a friendly individual passionate about his craft. Highly recommend the chicken parm with vodka sauce!

Quite possibly the best pizza in south Miami. Haven’t had a single mediocre thing here yet. Everything is above expectations! From the slices (huge) to the steak and cheese, chicken caesar salad, eggplant parmigiana, garlic bread and even the soups! Just blown away at how consistently good this place is. And thankful for legit good pizza.

Official NY pizza and Italian food, not like the "NY-style" disappointments Miami is full of. Feels like a real NY spot inside, which is nice. I've finally lost the need to keep searching, genuinely GOOD! Brooklyn verified ✅️ Cool ppl also.

Take out only and the food is always amazing. The white pizza, pepperoni pizza, buffalo chicken pizza- are all awesome and always consistent! The chicken francese,chicken Marsala and chicken Alfredo are fresh and hot! The food always reheats better than the day you got it and the portions are generous.

Tiny, to-go pizza spot. There's some outside seating available as part of the very small plaza but it is not a full service sit down dining experience. Place your order and pick it up. The pizzas are huge and loaded with flavor. My favorite is the white pizza (comes as a full pie not by the slice), but for a slice you can't go wrong with anything.

The best pizza available in Coconut Grove. Old school location and staff. Very legit.

Still great pizza here the white pizza I have ordered time and time again. This time i decided to try something else. I got the Pauloluigi Calzone and it was fantastic! Definitely recommend. I love eggplant so I got the eggplant sandwich and it was HORRIBLE. The eggplant was flavorless all you could taste was egg. It was so thin like tissue paper with no seasoning. Worst eggplant I ever had. It also came with fries they were dry and not good. No rewards program anymore. All orders have a $1 convenience fee added. I was told this is for the cost of takeout boxes and bags. Really a 3 star rating but other items on the menu are fantastic so for that 4 stars.

I go to Pauloluigi's very often as it's on my way home from work. The pizza is delicious and humongous for a single slice. I've had the meatball sub, the chicken parm sub and the sausage and pepper sub, all excellent! Stella is an absolute gem! She's always friendly and always happy to please. It's only take out, but while I'm waiting for my food to eat it outside on the patio, the feeling is friendly and happy.

Been coming to pauloluigi for years and it's always a go to pizza spot. They have a good amount of pizza options to choose from or you can make your own. I'd consider this more of a to go spot but there is some seating directly outside. Pricing wise I'd say it's very reasonable compared to come of the other pizza options in this part of miami. Service is pretty straightforward and when you come in someone acknowledges you and brings you your pizza quickly (I've even seen them bring pizzas to peoples cars) I've enjoyed coming here for years and will continue to come back.

Pauloluigi is take out only, but the food is delicious. The NY style pizza evokes the corner pizza place, but is missing all the oil . If you're not going to take it home and eat it immediately, I recommend that you order it "lite bake" - an option at the bottom of the on line pizza menu - and heat it up in the oven, preferably on a pizza stone. The pizza can be stored in the fridge for several days and frozen for weeks. The chicken parm is huge and delicious. Also recommend the meatball sub.

This place is small and down to earth, offering only takeout, but it's a true hidden gem. I know everyone raves about the white pizza here--and there's no doubt it's delicious--but trust me, the sauce deserves just as much attention. The tomato sauce here is some kind of delicious magic--perfectly balanced between sweet and savory, and unlike anything I've tasted at other pizza spots in Miami. The classic Margherita pizza and bruschetta are my go-to choices, and they never disappoint. Pauloluigi is one of those 'if you know, you know' spots that doesn't need the hype to be amazing!

This place is just FANTASTIC!!! Easily the best pizza we have had in Miami! You cannot beat the value (size, and price) for both the pizza and pasta! Service is spectacular.

Excellent, authentic NY style pizza. I also ordered a salad and a pasta dish. Big portions and reasonably priced

Doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it feels "authentic pizza". Pictures of NBA players with owner, mayors, celebrities. Now, the pizza. I've tried many other places and this pizza is the best. Crispy. Crunchy. Cheese is good quality. Ordered the margarita and would order it again. 24" was $52 with tax and small tip. At first I was pissed at the price. Now after eating it. We would order it again and again. Great job pizza place. You made a good pizza.

Pizza is and always will be my favorite food. My first pizza experience was at Cairo's in Inwood, New York in 1955. We moved to Miami in 1959, and my favorite pizza was Mama Vivi's on the 79th Street Causeway, a Mafia hangout. A lot of people thought Sonny's was the best pie in town. For me it was Vivi's. Now it's Pauloluigi - a Coconut Grove fixture, I don't do take out. So, I recommend eating it fresh from the oven at one of the few outside tables. Pictures of luminaries on the wall, patrons of Paulo's when it was a dine-in experience. Not shishi, to say the least...just the best.

Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Pauloluigi! I'm originally from the North East and grew up in Italian Pizza Shops my whole life... THIS IS THE BEST PIZZA/PASTA IN MIAMI (period). Everything is cooked to perfection and the flavors are unmatched My own Father who is a Chef said this food might be better than his.. might now that is the ultimate compliment.

Chicken Pauloluigi is phenomenal and a must try!!! It is our "go to" dish! Customer service is friendly and efficient. They always make sure to take care of us! This is a pick-up only restaurant. Quick receiving area to help you get home to enjoy your yummy food.

Vegan here, former vegetarian. The pizza looked so delicious but they don't offer vegan cheese and I didnt want cheese-less pizza. However, both the soups, minestrone and pasta fagioli soups are vegan. I ordered the pasta fagioli soup and it came with 2 plain rolls that were delicious. The soup was the best I've had and the rolls were a winning complement to the soup. My friends ordered a large cheese pizza with garlic rolls. The 2 pizza critics said it was the best they have had in Miami (they live there; I was visiting) and everyone loved it.

Stopped in for late dinner carry out. The service was great! Very friendly staff. On to the best part, the food was excellent! Ordered Stromboli and baked Ziti. Both were spot on and portions were large enough for lunch the next day.

Great pizza with an awesome crust. The meatball sub is also very good. Very friendly staff.

The lady at the register had great customer service and helped us with the menu. I order the white pizza 14 in ( good for 3 to 4 people) , caprese salad , and tiramisu for dessert. The white pizza was dellliiicciiiooouuus , with so much favor. The salad was okay ( was lacking spinach and some more greens) and had too much dressing. Now, the dessert, was the best I have ever had. Very rich and creamy!

This is my go-to for Italian take out. Always fresh and delicious. Today I had the calzone, it was really good and plenty for 2-3 people to share. I've previously ordered their pizzas, antipasto salad, garlic rolls and chicken parmigiana - all very good.

Drove 30 mins ! Well worth it. The owner Paul came straight from NY and has been making pizza in Miami since the eighties. Everything s fresh and made in house. The eggplant pizza was very unique and delicious. The chicken parm sub was phenomenal fresh baked homemade bread accompanied by fresh cut seasoned fries. My daughter loved her baked ziti. DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT THE CANNOLI. (Your welcome!) everything here is made with pride. Great job! Will def be back often.

We have wintered in the Grove for five years and we are always searching for good pizza! I'm used to New Jersey pizza which is the best pizza. We were told about Pauloluigi and we figured we would give it a try. It was surprisingly really really good. My hubby was so excited to finally find a place that has great pizza. I had the chicken pauloluigi and it was the perfect combo of good chicken and great eggplant parm! I think we could go here once a week and order a different dish everytime. With COVID rates increasing support this fabulous restaurant that offers delivery and pick up.

It was very good definitely recommend I had the lasagna and it's very cheesy and the bread was really yummy too the service was great

I generally don't post reviews. But this place in the heart of the Grove is such a gem, I had to post. Paul has not only been in the Grove for 35 years which says a lot about him, but he also makes everything from scratch and doesn't skimp on portion size. I'm a pizza fan and Paul's Sicilian pizza is the best I've had! Crust is crispy and flavorful. Pair it with his great Greek salad. Soooo good. His red sauce is like no other. It simmers overnight making its flavor extraordinary! Paul's New York style pizza is also fantastic. Try that one too. Eggplant parm, chicken parm and all his pastas and subs are also GRAND SLAMS!! Oh....great tiramisu and cannolis! Paul is a legend! You won't be disappointed!

Great pizza and huge menu. Hidden in a small strip mall. There's a couple of tables outside you can eat your meal but preferably is a take out

It took me forever to come here even though it's right around the corner from my house. First experience went well, order for pickup. The pizza is all NY style and the thin crust was cooked perfectly for my margherita pizza. So why only 3 stars? The mozzarella killed it. Although they advertised it as fresh mozzarella (and judging by old photos on yelp they used to make it that way), nobody could discernibly look at the pizza and say "that's a margherita". You can tell from my photo in comparison with the others from 4+ years ago shows the quality of ingredients has completely dropped off. Unfortunately I will not be returning as that is my go to pizza.

Great garlic rolls but the salad, soup & pizza was disappointing. The salad had brown lettuce & didn't taste too fresh. The soup, a Pasta Fagioli which I was very excited about, was bland & had no depth of flavor that I expected from a "homemade" soup. The pizza was mediocre at best & was not what I would consider a "Margherita", especially for $16 for a medium. Again, their garlic rolls are great & their pastas are very good so will probably stick to that in the future.

The famous white pizza was good! Also really liked the baked lasagna. Meal was cooked in 10-12 minutes and they gave good service. Would come again

This place has become to go for Pizza in the Grove. I highly recommend this place! I've tried the provolone garlic rolls,The Famous White, chicken Parmigiana pizza, and the Buffalo Chicken Pizza. The Famous White and Buffalo Chicken are my go to these days. Tons of flavor and hits the spot. The provolone garlic rolls... oh my!! So good... do yourself a favor and orders these... amazing! 25 mins from phone call to pick up... quick!!

My son's reaction to the pizza "we should get this pizza ALL the time." We shared a chicken parm & lasagna... I do not eat chicken parm but I can't stop thinking about it since I ate it. A MUST TRY

If you are looking for the best grab and go pizza place in Miami then look no further. I am originally from Jersey so I grew up in the heart of the best pizza in the country, therefore I'm a pizza snob and I love this pizza place. When my family from Jersey comes to visit I always order from here because I know this is the only grab and go pizza place around that will live up to their standards. We order from here all the time when we have friends and family over and everyone has raves about the pizza. I have tried many different types of pizza from this place and I have yet to find one I didn't like. The Buffalo chicken pizza is my personal favorite. Whether you are a local or just a here for a few days on vacation I highly suggest giving this place a try.

To all the ex-New Yorkers , of which I am one, this is the pizza place in Miami. You know what I'm saying.

Friendly service, great calzones! I especially like their Hawaiian Pizza. Soups are also quite good.

Delicious pizza and I love that it feels like a small, family biz and they treat you like this too.

Could have been happier. We got there and an employee saw us in the car and courteously offered us menus. When ordering inside, they were very prompt and polite. The wait for the food (take out) was shorter than expected, about ten- twelve minutes. They came out of the joint and took the food to my car. The food was DELICIOUS! My husband said his sub was the best meatball sub he had ever eaten. The bread was fresh, the meatballs were sliced and perfect. My chicken Marsala was so yummy! Best Marsala I've had in a while. Three garlic breads come with the pasta. They were fresh and had the perfect amount of oil and garlic. We were completely content. We will definitely be going back for more.

This place is a must go to in Coconut Grove! Seriously missing out on some good pizza and great checkout service!

At the beginning I use to order Pauloluigi a lot.... great product and willing to pay the premium of the price - a little more expensive. However, I stopped buying... why. This is Pizza, you can be cheap with the ingredients. I am paying more, and the pizza is missing cheese.... not good. They need to go back to basis.... if the pizza is more expensive, the pizza must be better. For now.. PPole in Coral Gables.

i love their pizza, their garlic rolls, their amazing service and the people who work their, and how easy it is to acces them! literally i've never had anything bad from this place. i love their greek salad. so much better than all the other pizza joints within a 5 mile radius.

After waiting an hour for our food we received the wrong order. Told it would take an additional 35 minutes even if we picked it up & no offer of compensation on this or future order. Last time for us.

Simply put: the best pizza in Miami. If you're looking for a good slice or a whole pie you've got to come here. I've been looking for years for the best pizza in Miami. I think I finally found it. The garlic rolls, the service, and the family feel all makes a slice from Pauloluigi a worthwhile trip.

Amazing!! I live close by and have ordered several times. Pizza and pasta is amazing, tiramisu is spectacular. Highly recommend

Excellent food. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the cheesy provolone garlic rolls. He got the pauloluigi calzone and said he would highly recommend it. I got the Greek salad and was pleasantly surprised. Salads can be really hit or miss but I really enjoyed this one. The ingredients were very fresh, especially the feta. We will definitely be back.

Nice local Pizza place with good Italian style pizza. Consistent pizza quality every time.

Paul from Pauloluigis goes way back in Coconut Grove history. He owned and operated the most amazing Italiano Restaurant in Coconut Grove. The only problem is there was always a line to get in, but you could smell the garlic knots two blocks away! So it was worth the wait. Coming from Manhattan my guess we are good judges of Italian food. Pauloluigi has since simplified there business mode, and they are take out only now, with rocket ship delivery. Lots of smiles on the telephone, and the same with the delivery crew. PS the pizza is super, and chicken parm and chicken francrsca is the best! The killer garlic rolls are also a must. finish off with their fresh cannoli Ask for the beautiful Alexandra . So Woohoo for Pauloluigi to go in Coconut Grove.

Great neighborhood pizza joint. Staff is always nice and the food is always on point.

Best "slice NY style" in Miami hands down. Left NYC after 13 wonderful years and this place hits the spot. They get the crust just right, they offer an awesome grandma style too with perfect fresh basil, mozz, etc. Pasta fajoli soup is not to be missed either. I wish you delivered to Pinecrest ;)

This pizza restaurant in the Grove really helped us at at the Womens Club Coconut Grove. We had ordered our pizza at another pizza place that cancelled our very large order at the last minute. I called PauloLuigi and ordered 8 large pies that were ready in 30 minutes. We will always use PauloLuigo for our future pizza orders!!!

Good local spot for pizza. I love the white pizza, which has ricotta and pesto. It's really good, but also very rich! The meatballs are good too. Sometimes the pizza can take a while, so call ahead to order if you're taking out. They have parking spots for takeout. The staff is always friendly. They used to give my dog pepperoni.

Old school, delicious, fast. No nonsense. That Margherita Pizza is fuego. Don't miss out.

Not great quality but friendly staff. The price of a pizza I could've ordered from mister 301