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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

open now first

Rank 1.
Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza
pizza · italian · Palo Alto
wood-fired pizza with actual neighborhood charm, generous portions, and the kind of consistency that makes it work equally well solo or with a crowd.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.6(1.3k)Yelp4.5(880)Tripadvisor4.4(196)
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Rank 2.
State of Mind Slice House
pizza · Palo Alto
dollar-tier pizza that doesn't feel like a compromise—straightforward, solid slices without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
8 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 21:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(626)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 3.
The Farm
brunch · breakfast · Palo Alto
Michelin Guide
michelin-blessed brunch spot that does breakfast, pizza, and diner food without picking a lane poorly.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 18:00G4.5T4.4YMS
Google4.5(213)Yelp—Tripadvisor4.4(568)
Warningyou're paying for the scene more than the food here.
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Rank 4.
Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
pizza · italian · Menlo Park
east coast pizza style done right, solid execution across the board.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
3 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.2TYMS
Google4.2(582)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 5.
Curry Pizza House Palo Alto
pizza · fine-dining · Palo Alto
curry pizza is a weird flex that actually works, and the wings-bar vibe gives you options if you're indecisive.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 10:00 — 22:00G4.4T4.5Y4.1MS
Google4.4(517)Yelp4.1(382)Tripadvisor4.5(8)
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Rank 6.
State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria
pizza · wine-bar · Redwood City
dollar pizza with wine and sports on tap—the pub format keeps it honest and fun.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
6 min · $ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 21:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(151)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningsmall sample size, so treat the score as a direction, not gospel.
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Rank 7.
Mountain Mike's Pizza
pizza · pizza-delivery · East Palo Alto
competent chain pizza if you need it, wings are solid.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
5 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 23:00G4.4TYMS
Google4.4(108)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
Warningthis is what you order when everything else is closed.
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Rank 8.
Seniore’s Pizza
pizza · East Palo Alto
local pizza house with a 4.6 rating—worth a try if you're in the area.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
4 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(104)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningbarely any reviews, so you're exploring blind.
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Rank 9.
Pizza Guys
pizza-delivery · meal-delivery · Palo Alto
delivery-first pizza—fine if you're at home on the couch.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
8 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 10:00 — 23:00G4.9TYMS
Google4.9(65)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
- Looks promising, but the sample size is tiny. Harry is watching.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
Warningdelivery pizza is delivery pizza. the 4.9 is probably skewed by people rating it 'good for delivery.'
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza

State of Mind Slice House

The Farm

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

Curry Pizza House Palo Alto

State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria

Mountain Mike's Pizza

Seniore’s Pizza

Pizza Guys