Smiling with Hope Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Reno ·

Smiling with Hope Pizza

Pizza restaurant · Reno ·

NY-style pies, calzones & cannolis; socially minded pizzeria

new york style pizza
pizza
crust
friendly staff
great pizza
garlic knots
delicious
cannolis
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
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Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
Smiling with Hope Pizza by null
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6135 Lakeside Dr #101, Reno, NV 89509 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy
Trendy

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6135 Lakeside Dr #101, Reno, NV 89509 Get directions

+1 775 825 1070
smilingwithhopepizza.com
@smilingwithhopepizza

$10–20 · Menu

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Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly
•Good for groups

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Jan 29, 2026

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Beloved NY‑and‑Sicilian shop with a social mission, now run by a local family; slices, super‑slices, and square Sicilians. Featured in Edible Reno‑Tahoe for keeping the original recipes while expanding hours and community focus.

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Best Pizza in Reno (2025)
Smiling with Hope Pizza

Shane M.

Google
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

Karina M.

Google
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!

Amanda

Google
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.

William S.

Google
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.

Justin M.

Google
This place was amazing. Definitely has like a cheers feeling to it. Pizza was Super Fresh and delicious. Was bummed they were out of New York thin which is what I really wanted to try...but I had a Sicilian and it was very very good.

Matthew P

Google
When I say incredible pizza - I truly mean it. Came here after searching up best pizza spots in Reno and we definitely found it! Snuggled in a strip mall - this spot is no frills, family friendly and Buffalo NY forward. We had the garlic knots - just amazing. So flavorful and they use the crust from the pizza to make these which is the biggest highlight of this spot. The crust is just so so tasty. We had a NY style pizza and it was the best. The sauce was so bold - the toppings highest of quality - the crust so delectable. This spot is not to be missed. Best of Reno, easy!

Salvatore Briganti D.

Google
When I walked in I felt right back at home in NJ. They have red and white checkered table cloths put me back in my days as a kid. Great sports fanatics atmosphere. The owner is a great guy along with the hard working staff. But in all this is the best go to slice and pizza pie in Reno hands down!

John S.

Google
Hands down the best pizza in the Reno/Sparks area. Every time we eat here we bring different friends or family with and everyone agrees it’s the best pizza around. The crust has a perfect crunch to it and the red sauce has amazing taste. My wife normally will order a white sauce because she can’t stand red sauce but is infatuated with the red sauce here! Service is amazing and if you love Pizza Smiling with Hope Pizza is your place💯
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Helen A.

Yelp
I was in the mood for a good pizza, originally by the slice before my boyfriend convinced me otherwise. This was my first time dining at Smiling and I was pleasantly surprised with how homey and close-knit it felt upon entering. The walls are decorated with Bills memorabilia and traditional NY Italian family memories, with the tables adorned with the classic red and white checkered tablecloths. The menu is rather small, instead of preselected pizza options, it's a build-your-own style with dessert and drink options. Everything seemed reasonably priced and came out in time. This scratched my pizza itch. One thing that really piqued my interest while eating in was the amount of regulars who came in and were warmly greeted. It is a very good sign when dining somewhere local to see how much of the community comes in and pay patronage. Compared to other pizza joints in town, I rate this one highly for its family feel and good pies.
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Chucky H.

Yelp
As a Registered Pizza Enthusiast (RPE), I seek out the best local pizza places before I travel anywhere that I've never been before. While my wife and I prepared for our trip to Reno/Lake Tahoe, I spent a good amount of time researching just about every pizza place in the Reno and greater Lake Tahoe area. Smiling with Hope looked to have all the makings of a hidden gem - small, locally (and Veteran) owned, community-minded, sports themed, family style pizzeria. We were greeted by the friendly staff as soon as we walked in. We ordered one New York style and one Sicilian style pizza. They were both fantastic but the New York style stole the show! The Garlic Knots were also very good, smothered in garlic and parmesan. While we were eating, the manager(?) came by to see how we were enjoying everything, which I alway appreciate. We had plenty of leftover pizza to snack on the next day or two of our trip. Who doesn't love a cold slice the next day? I feel like my research paid off and we found the best pizzeria in the area. I will gladly recommend Smiling with Hope Pizza to anyone I know that is visiting the area, and we will definitely be back some day.
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Mike S.

Yelp
This was my first visit to Smiling With Hope. Popped in at noon for a couple of slices. They may be the best NY style pizza in Reno! Crust was flaky with a hint of a wheat taste. The sauce was a tinge on the acidic side but the mozzarella was spot on. Slices were big and made for a prefect lunch. I'll go for a whole pie next time! Staff was friendly and advised of the Veteran/First responder discount! Definitely a go-to spot in Reno!
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Burt M.

Yelp
Visited Smiling With Hope Pizza on Wednesday July 23 2025. We planned on serving some Great pizza for Poker Night and wanted to test this establishment's product. We ordered a half homemade sausage and half peperoni and a couple of sodas. THIS is truly one of the best pizzas you will ever experience! The crust, the sauce, the fresh ingredients made such a wonderful combination of flavors, there is no doubt that Smiling With Hope pizza is what is on the menu this Poker Night. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, bright and cheerful, well decorated with interesting art, and the employees are friendly, caring and enthusiastic. Andrew answered all of our questions about ordering and serving a Poker Game pizza menu, so we will DEFINITELY be back!
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Julianne P.

Yelp
Couldn't say enough great things about this place. Felt like we were at a pizza place in NY with the decor and vibes in there. The service was incredible, it was extremely busy, but while we waited we got to see the staff interact with multiple people and they were all such positive interactions. The pizza was delicious and tasty ranch! The cannoli was actually better than the one I had in little Italy in NY. My only complaint is that this place is not closer to my house!
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Amy O.

Yelp
5/10/25- It's been a while since my out of town had this pizza. Lucked out and called one in on the way back. Of course I had to try one while drove.. Delish! Also picked up the salad dressing.. Got the New York with half cheese and half sausage.
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JD H.

Yelp
In short, I'm a fan. Found this hidden gem tucked away in a quiet, semi-residential type of neighborhood in central Reno by searching for the Best Pizza in Reno. The name was a mouthful and threw me a bit but I decided to stop in to buy a pizza for take out. If you blink, you may miss it as they occupy a quiet, hidden corner spot in this small strip of businesses. I immediately noticed their public safety/military patch board on arrival. There is a clear mission here to support their community, support our military and public safety officials, and work with underprivileged persons in vocational training. I hadn't even seen a menu yet but they had me at their patch board and mission. The owner is from NY and knows a thing or 2 about that style of pie and the pizza was absolutely fantastic. It is a thinner crust with great texture. Crispy on some edges and a good chew in the middle. Very much a NY style pizza so if you prefer a different style, this may not be up to your standard but I'm a pretty easy to please pizza person and this hit the top marks for me in many categories. Nothing but good things to say about this shop, their mission, and their pizza. I wish there were more businesses that prioritized this type of model: Have a higher mission and get there by delivering a great product. The world would be a better place if there were more of that to go around. I highly recommend to those in the area that you check them out for your next pizza fix.
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Kathleen F.

Yelp
It really is one of the best NY style pizzas I've had. Plain and simple. No frills and for a good cause. They also has reallyyyyyyy yummy cannoli's
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Shirley L.

Yelp
Great tasting pizza and friendly staff. We had the Sicilian with red sauce and our fave toppings. We loved how the cheese oozed over and became crispy along the edges. My son really liked how the pepperoni form cute little cups of yumminess
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Angela F.

Yelp
This is the first time I've been here since the new owners took over. And the pizza is still delicious. It's so good that they forgot to put the cheese on it. We still enjoyed the pizza without cheese. How crazy is that? But we called and they've given us a credit for the pizza even though we told him we ate it already. We didn't want the money. It was good pizza. They were good people. The service is good. The pizza wasready when I ordered it, I'd go more often, but I'm trying to watch my weight. Thin crust; very close to NY Pizza
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Isaac G.

Yelp
We were out in Reno from my kiddos birthday & he loves pizza so naturally I had to find the highest rated. This place is not hype. Small hole in the wall with excellent pizza and friendly staff and service. Restaurant was small definitely encourage you to order to go. This is one of the best pizza's I've ever eaten if not the best. My son says it is the best & already wants to go back! If my food pics don't make you want to eat here you don't like pizza! Go here if you live or visiting or hell even just driving past Reno. It's worth it.
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charlene s.

Yelp
Andrew and his team are delivering some amazing thin crust pie!! White or red sauce, there both killer . Add your favorite toppings , grab a badge and watch the game!! if you're somebody who enjoys pizza while watching sporting events, you'll love this place. If you're somebody who just loves good pie with a killer Caesar salad and the best Caesar salad dressing in Reno this is your spot. Come check it out, you won't be disappointed.
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Maria R.

Yelp
So this place had a line amd two types of pizza available. That was interesting but we tried the round pizza with some Toppings and wow the taste was great the crunch was amazing. The place smelled so delicious and it was nice and cozy, warm, and very clean. The staff was so efficient, friendly, and worked with a sense of urgency.
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Matthew P.

Yelp
When I say incredible pizza - I truly mean it. Came here after searching up best pizza spots in Reno and we definitely found it! Snuggled in a strip mall - this spot is no frills, family friendly and Buffalo NY forward. We had the garlic knots - just amazing. So flavorful and they use the crust from the pizza to make these which is the biggest highlight of this spot. The crust is just so so tasty. We had a NY style pizza and it was the best. The sauce was so bold - the toppings highest of quality - the crust so delectable. This spot is not to be missed. Best of Reno, easy!
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Joseph P.

Yelp
I'm staying at the Atlantis casino and my son wanted some pizza. I picked up a to go order and brought it back to our room. The pizza was not piping hot anymore but still amazing. It was a really tasty pizza. We will definitely be coming back.
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Estefania F.

Yelp
Delicious pizza and friendly service. Best New York style pizza in Reno! The pizza is freshly baked and served .
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Mayra C.

Yelp
I can't believe I haven't been back here since the ownership changed. Food is still great and the service is always friendly! Avoid the long wait by ordering ahead or head over right after work.
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Guiseppi M.

Yelp
This place is wonderful. Feels family oriented and the staff was friendly. The pizza is really good and probably the best NY style I've had here in northern NV and Tahoe area. As someone who grew up on the east coast, I'm happy I found this spot. Highly recommend.
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Mike T.

Yelp
Finally had a chance to visit. Great pizza. Friendly helpful staff and the homemade cannoli's. Simple, delicious and on point. Sit down and grab a beer and wait for the pizza cause its worth the wait
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
Why is this so stinking good!!! And why in the heck can't other pizza places get on the same smiling with Hope train!?? We live in Damonte Ranch Highlands... And come all the way to Caughlin Ranch to get this pizza! It is worth every single penny and every single moment in the car to get this pizza picked up and brought home to the family. Well, partially brought home, since I usually eat a piece or two on the way lol. The staff here is absolutely outstanding! So nice so considerate, so thoughtful! My husband is from Italy and enjoys a really good pizza... the way they do it in Italy..."well done" as we would say here. Anyway, we always order our pizza well done and every single time they open the box to make sure that it's exactly the way that we want it. We have never had to turn it away or have it adjusted... Absolutely perfect every single time! I have been here probably five times over the last few months and every single time I go it gets better and better and better . I know I have said it before, but outstanding job team !!! we will continue to come back again and again! For the pizza... And for you guys! Thank you for all you guys do! Great job!!!
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Yelp Q.

Yelp
#1 Pizza in Reno, and I'll die on that hill. You can't get better pizza than here at Smiling with hope. Love the mission, love the people, love the pizza.

Kela F.

Yelp
The pizza is good-- even great. My husband and I planned ahead because of their absurd wait times and even after we were told that the pizza would be ready in and hour and a half, when we arrived, it was another 15 minutes before we finally received it. This place has excellent ratings, but terrible customer service. If it's going to be a ridiculous wait, at least make it accurate.
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Lucas B.

Yelp
As you can see we devoured cuz the food is amazing not only that but this place sponsor's people with Down syndrome and pays them to work there!!! They also give discounts to teachers I am in special education so I really appreciated this. I didn't even have to ask for the discount the guy cashing us out asked if either of us was a teacher ems or military. The pizza is good is so freaking good definitely go here.
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Alexei S.

Yelp
Was pretty busy when we arrived but order taken quickly. I like the side hustle that you can BYOW from next door. The hot knots were really nice surprise to get us warmed up for the NY pizza we ordered with sausages peppers and pepperoni. I think our order got pushed back by mistake but they made up for it with canollis which was a nice touch. Great staff with a family feel and worth the drive from Truckee!
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Jen R.

Yelp
I have been wanting to try this place since I moved to Reno! I had heard they were one of the top pizza places in the country. Recently ownership has changed. New proprietor, Andrew, has lived in Reno since 1997 but hails from Buffalo NY and claims he takes pizza and Italian food very seriously. He is a US Army veteran and has expanded their store hours which is the reason I had been unable to visit in the past. The service was friendly and courteous. We simply walked up to the counter and placed our order and it was delivered to our table. They apologized to us for the wait time but honestly, we didnt think it took long at all. We ordered the NY Thin Crust with red sauce (you can also get a white sauce), pepperoni, sausage and olives. The crust was a bit doughy for my liking as I prefer a very crisp crust but perhaps this is the NY style. The 16" was perfect size for two AND lots of leftovers, which my kids promptly ate without leaving any left for me.The place has a very cute little Italian corner shop vibe, but not a lot of seating for in house dining. They also have a small outside patio. I would definitely go back again and would like to try the cannolis as they sounded amazing.
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Holly C.

Yelp
Walking in, you feel as if you're family. You're greeted with the best hello and the food is reasonably priced and beyond tasty! This is a go to spot in Reno for pizza! Highly recommend for all to check out!
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Jenna G.

Yelp
Stoked to finally be able to try this spot, been trying to get in during their kinda wonky hours, finally made it and it was worth the wait. I mean, I wish we'd gotten in there sooner, but at the same time, my arteries and waistline are better for it. ;) Loved the pies, we ordered two, one pepperoni (the little crispy cup slices!) and traditional cheese, had to sample the baseline. Also ordered some knots. I was a bit underwhelmed by the knots, they were more like little twists, but the pies were awesome and the guys working the place super friendly and efficient. The owner works the pizza station and also comes to check on guests, wants to ensure the quality of his food. Seems like a solid guy. The pies are cooked nicely, they left the bubbles(!!!!), the oils are natural and not excessive, a sweetly balanced marinara sauce, the perfect foldable slice served NY style: paper plates, coupla shakers, some drinks in the cooler, with a checkerboard tabletop. Loved it. Can't wait to visit again and take my NJ mom.
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Jessica P.

Yelp
Food is always amazing. The crust is my favorite part and the hot knots were like eating wings, but in bread form. Did not disappoint. It gets pretty busy, so I would recommend ordering in advance. The staff are always super nice and the restaurant is small, but quaint. 10/10 recommend.
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Steve C.

Yelp
Not a huge place but take-out and dine-in is available. Place was busy on a Friday night, but they were able to sit five adults and two children with little problem. Decent selection of pies and toppings, even pineapple if you're one of those! We got a nice selection of Italian desert pastries at the end, and they were really good. Some bottled beer is available.
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Melina M.

Yelp
Enjoyed this pizza last weekend got the pepperoni pizza +3 beverages what's $48 but the pizza was delicious it was kind of warm inside but clean. They did have a nice seating area outside, but it was too hot.

Craig M.

Yelp
Food 10/10 the pizza is amazing had pepperoni and sausage. The sausage is made in house and is great, but the star of the show is the pizza crust. JUST AMAZING! Best pizza I've had in Nevada and maybe anywhere. The service was spectacular as well the pizza was delivered to our table and we were given plates and peppers and cheese and HOT HONEY and ranch. The HOT HONEY is a must! I can't wait to try other toppings and the white sauce next time. Also they are Buffalo Bills fans and a cool vibe for sure from the Jim Kelly jersey to a Sopranos painting wear Bills gear I sent a pic to my friend who is a Bills fan and his response was "see if you can buy it or steal it for me lol"

Muoi H.

Yelp
A must stop for us for NY style pizza with a comfort laid back setting for any occasion while we are in Reno! Loves their chewy crisp thin dough with generous toppings! Unfortunately this time their garlic knots we didn't enjoyed they are smaller and the crust wasn't chewy but rather hard Services are alway 5 stars
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Kaitlyn H.

Yelp
Reno's best pizza is Smiling With Hope! The restaurant has a cozy small town vibe, the service you receive is friendly and attentive, and most importantly the pizza is always delicious! Don't forget to get a cookie or 2 as well!
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Kevin S.

Yelp
Consistently my favorite NY style pizza in Reno. The crust, the sauce, the cheese and the cupping pepperoni and handmade sausage are what brings the flavor party to the room. The staff and owners are always awesome. They have expanded service hours to lunch a couple days a week, and added adult beverages to the mix. This is the place you need to check out if you have out of town visitors. Best of Yelp 100 several years, best of Reno several years.
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Leanh E.

Yelp
So hungry for a really good New York style pizza. Then I remembered Smiling with Hope. Got my son to come with me and we enjoyed a large pepperoni and sausage pizza along with a Revision IPA. The pizza was sooooo good and the staff were wonderful. Please support local if you can. These guys are great and it is just a chill place to go enjoy a pizza.
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Rick M.

Yelp
New owners, same great pizza! The new owners have taken all the lessons imparted to them by the original owner and pizza master, Walter Gloshinski and kept the traditional taste, as well as the outstanding quality, at the same level it was at before. They've also kept the same charming interior, with the red & white checkered tablecloths, while adding a couple of tv's, usually tuned in to sports, as well as memorabilia from upstate NY sports teams, where they're originally from. I've been in a few times since the new owners took over...I'm always more than pleased. They've also expanded the hours to enable more of their delicious pizzas getting into your hands (and mouth). I'm originally from Brooklyn, NY and grew up eating the finest NY/NJ East Coast style of pizza. This is as good as anything you can get from back in that area. In fact, I rate it as my 2nd favorite pizza of all time! (It's only slightly below the legendary John's Of Bleecker St in Greenwich Village, which is an icon. Honorary mention to Paulie Gee's, another NYC icon) This, in my opinion, is the BEST and my favorite NY/NJ pizza in this area. Thin, crispy crust...simple toppings...delicious sauce...imported cheese (and lots of it)...all cooked to perfection in classic pizza ovens. My go-to is the 16" Classic NY Red w/Pepperoni, Sausage (made in house), Fresh Garlic & Anchovies. (All you Anchovy haters don't know what you're missing. When they're cooked down, they have an almost nutty flavor...not fishy at all. Continue to hate...more for me...LOL...) They also offer variations on the Classic NY...you can get an amazing white sauce instead of the red. They also have assorted other veggie/meat toppings, but I prefer to keep it simple with minimal ingredients. If you pile on the toppings, I feel that it overloads the pizza and "muddies" up the flavors. They also offer an outstanding 12"x12" Sicilian pizza with red or white sauce and a 12" Cauliflower crust with Red or White sauce. A couple of salads are available, as well as 3 varieties of Knots and their Cannoli offerings will blow you away if you have room for dessert! They have San Pellegrino to wash it all down, as well as a nice selection of beer...including REAL imported Molson Canadian (not the Americanized stuff...the real deal). I'm looking forward to the patio being open during warm weather...nothing like sitting out there to enjoy a pizza and a beer. I suggest that you get over there if you want a real taste of East Coast pizza...especially all of my fellow NY transplants...you'll be glad that you did!
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Carol S.

Yelp
We arrived around 5:30 on a Friday night and the sign on the door said they were closing at 7 pm. First time here and place is small but we found a table big enough for the five of us. We decided to order a thin crust and a Sicilian pizza. We were advised they were out of thin crust dough and only had enough for one Sicilian pizza. We left since that would not be enough to feed all five of us. What pizza place doesn't have enough pizza dough on a Friday night? We did not leave smiling and we will never attempt to come back!
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Anthony V.

Yelp
I love this little pizza place. The food is absolutely to die for pictures. Don't do the pizza justice. It was my first time at this pizza place while I was visiting Reno. The thin crust, cheese pizza that I ordered was perfect true New York style foldable not too greasy perfect crust. I ate that whole pizza to my face and could've kept going because it was just that good the deep dish Detroit style. I didn't eat because I don't eat meat, but the people that I was with said it was really good so I'll take their word for it now the garlic knots and the cinnamon knots in my personal opinion I believe they are too small. I do believe that they should increase the size and the amount that you get in my opinion it would increase the sales in those two items but they were both great nonetheless. The small parking lot is probably the only negative. I have to say for this pizza place customer service is out of this world. It's a little mom-and-pop operation. The inside of the business is very clean. You can tell they take pride in this small location. It only has a few table tables and chairs, which is perfect for quick In-N-Out business. Looks like they focus mainly on walk-in traffic, which is a good thing if you have the foot traffic for it. I enjoy the decor. It makes you feel like you're at home. Just kind of part of the family again. This is a business that I would revisit anytime. I'm in the area and to anybody looking for a good pizza place in Reno Nevada. This is the spot that you should stop at. I do believe you'll agree with me at the end of the day the food and the customer service are worth the wait and the drive.
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Evan S.

Yelp
We had wings and a margarita pizza. We will be back for sure! Great crust and sauce. The owner came by to make sure everything was all good while we were eating. Wish this little joint was closer to my house, it's a cornerstone vibe.

Briana B.

Yelp
It's been over a year since we first found this pizza place. We still absolute love this place. Every time we are in town we have to make a stop. This trip we got to bring our newborn son with us. We can't stay enough great things. The pizza and salad with the house dressing are amazing.
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Kendra J.

Yelp
Oh yum!! This is the New York style pizza this area has been sorely missing before they showed up. (In fact, I was missing NYC pizza so badly, I recently took the oldest and the youngest kids back East just so we could have pizza in Manhattan and Brooklyn). Bottom line? I love pizza. I know pizza. I know what I like. And this place, I REALLY like! We're a family that rolls a little deep... five teenagers and two adults. We ordered two pizzas New York style; one cheese and one half cheese-half pepperoni. IMO, they were the perfect representation of true New York pizza. Thinner, chewy crust, pliable slices that fold in your hand, just the right kind of cheese, solid and simple red sauce...mmmmmm! As an added bonus, not only are the traditional red pepper flakes and Parmesan available table side, but so is hot honey - and theirs is addictively delicious. Everyone in our party of seven had two slices of pie (except one teen who had three) and we still ended up taking one slice home since everyone was happily stuffed. Ambiance? Cozy but bright... somehow small and spacious at the same time... super clean and maintained... very family-oriented and welcoming. A big thank you to Andrew, Andrew's Mom, and all the staff for making this a positive experience we look forward to having again very soon! (Note: We all loved the big round table inside where we could sit comfortably with room for our elbows. It's a great place to play a card/board game while you wait for your pizza, so bring one along and get comfy!)
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Jose M.

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BEST PIZZA EVER!! Hands down. Me and my family came into town from Sacramento California and were craving some pizza. Let me tell you first, the ambiance was awesome. Because it felt like the pizza shops you see in the movies. Now the service was spectacular the cashier was so nice and even the owner would check on our family and asked questions. That is what a great owner does. Then he was even nice enough to give us some cookies for my brothers birthday. So nice of the owner Andrew. Now the food was the best pizza we have ever had. Loved the experience and we definitely left with a smile!!
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Jessica F.

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Every time I go to smiling with hope I am truly smiling and happy! Just the absolute best experience and best pizza in all of Reno, they need to teach a masterclass on pizza making to all of the other pizzerias in the area. The perfect thin crust, blustery, delicious, melt in your mouth slices. So thin I inhaled 3 whole slices! I love that they do gigantic by the slice options for $6 a slice as well! Super convenient and just as perfect as a slice from the pie. They can customize the pizza to be half pepperoni and half cheese as well. I'm glad they expanded their hours to Wednesday and Sunday as well! The certified goat of all pizza making in Reno- the Mecca of good folding crust and perfecting the cheese to marinara ratio. I salivate remembering my experience every time!
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Tori S.

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This is hands down my favorite pizza place!! During COVID I would pick up from here and never stopped. Also love the lunch slices, salad, and canolli'
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Phil P.

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Ah, the eternal quest for good pizza! SWH scratched that itch nicely, even if their "large" feels more like a "medium in disguise." But hey, if the crust is on point and the sauce and cheese play nice together, that's already winning the Reno pizza lottery. Sure, it's not going to dethrone the kings of Brooklyn, but the local charm and convenience make up for it. Plus, supporting a local spot always gives those slices a little extra flavor of satisfaction. Maybe it's not the holy grail of pizza, but it's worth coming back for a second (or third) pie.

Marcos A.

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Great service & bomb ass pizza !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Paul P.

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Oh no, don't come to this place. They're gonna give you some old pizza dough. It was disgusting made me and my wife sick. I wouldn't recommend coming here if your life depends on it. Stay away at all cost
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Lucy G.

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Visiting Nevada and first time trying this place. I would definitely come back. Pizza was done right away. The flavor was exactly what I was hoping for. Staff were helpful in giving ordering advised. If you like good food, good quality and flavor you can't go wrong here.
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George F.

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We had pizza from this great establishment Dec 22, 2023. Sled Hockey Team had our Holiday party at Reno Ice after practice. The pizza was outstanding. The crust was "perfect." I love how they stamp their name on the pizza box of person who made it. This amazing company employs those who have physical challenges. Beautiful place to get One of the yummiest pizza I have had is a long time....Made with inspiration and love! Thank you... Gman