California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen

100 Hillsdale Mall, 94403, San Mateo, United States Reservation
3.5 /5
13337 Reviews

"I can't believe how disappointing this dining experience was. First, they served my hot water in a chipped cup. Second, they didn't offer fresh cheese after delivering the pizza and pasta. And third, they couldn't even remove the black pepper from the dishes?"

Details

Phone: +16502869018

Address: 100 Hillsdale Mall, 94403, San Mateo, United States

Reservation, Booking

City: San Mateo

Website: http://www.cpk.com

Opening hours

Monday: 11:00-21:00

Tuesday: 11:00-21:00

Wednesday: 11:00-21:00

Thursday: 11:00-21:00

Friday: 11:00-22:00

Saturday: 11:00-22:00

Sunday: 11:00-20:00

Statistics

Dishes: 10

Categories: 5

Reviews: 13337


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Reviews

Ryley

2/5

We tried several dishes at California Pizza Kitchen, but unfortunately, most missed the mark. The Santa Fe chicken pizza arrived cold and was stale, bland, and uninspiring. The avocado egg rolls were tasty but contained more cheese than avocado, which was unexpected—delicious but not very healthy. The Banh Mi bowl was fresh, though the sauce was quite spicy, and I would have preferred more avocado. The salmon was one standout dish, flavorful but disappointingly full of bones, which was surprising from a reputable restaurant. The Sichuan dumplings were the only item without any issues and were enjoyed by everyone. Overall, California Pizza Kitchen did not live up to its reputation, and I cann...

Ian

2/5

We sampled many dishes and unfortunately most did not hit the mark. The Santa Fe chicken pizza arrived cold and was stale, bland and uninspiring. The avocado egg roles were quite tasty but full of more cheese than avocado, which was surprising.Pretty unhealthy but good. The Banh Mi bowl was pretty fresh but the sauce was pretty spicy and could have had more avocado formy tastes. The salmon was one item we tried that was delicious, however it was full of bones. Very surprising from a wellrespected place like this. The Sichuan dumplings were actually good as well. The only item with no problems and well-liked byall. Overall the cpk failed to live up to its reputation and I cannot recommend it.

Lexi

4/5

This CPK is located inside Hillsdale Mall and has a capacity to seat around 50 people. The staff is helpful and they have a very helpful guide on their menu that leads you to their website in case you have food preferences (allergies/ vegan/ gluten free, etc. . We ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, the California Veggie Pizza, and 2 drinks: Peach Lemonade Cucumber Reviver. The food was good quality tasted good, although the portions were small for the price. This is an easy place to recommend to someone looking for fresh Italian(ish fair for lunch/ dinner. Bonus: They also serve free bread as a part of the meal which is always great to see.

Karan

5/5

This CPK is located inside Hillsdale Mall and has a capacity to seat around 50 people. The staff is helpful and they have a very helpful guide on their menu that leads you to their website in case you have food preferences (allergies/ vegan/ glutenfree, etc. . We ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings, the California Veggie Pizza, and 2 drinks: Peach Lemonade CucumberReviver. The food was good quality tasted good, although the portions were small for the price. This is an easy place torecommend to someone looking for fresh Italian(ish fair for lunch/ dinner. Bonus: They also serve free bread as a part of themeal which is always great to see. Book a table now

Sterling

2/5

I recently dined at California Pizza Kitchen for the first time, eager to enjoy a satisfying meal. Considering the restaurant's name, I expected a pizza crust with more substance. Whoever chose the name might want to rethink it. When I'm in the mood for pizza again, my go-to will be Golden Boy Pizza in Burlingame on Rollins Road, followed by Round Table Pizza, especially paired with their thick blue cheese salad. While I appreciate the concept behind California Pizza Kitchen's menu, the pizza itself left me feeling disappointed. It makes me wonder what the owner had in mind when naming the restaurant.

Reva

1/5

I had a disappointing experience at this restaurant. The staff, particularly one man, was quite rude and exhibited poor customer service. They didn't have garlic oil bread available and didn't seem willing to take our order correctly. When we inquired about dessert after finishing our meal, we were told it wasn't possible to get any. Overall, it was a frustrating experience. However, I did ask another server for assistance, and Daniel was extremely helpful—he took good care of us and ensured our food was served properly.

Lucy

1/5

Waited more than 45 minutes for my child's meal, which cost around $22 and included grilled chicken with broccolini, chocolate milk, a cup of fruit, and tomato soup. They admitted they mixed up the order and served fried chicken instead of grilled. The tomato soup came without bread, and they completely forgot the utensils. When I got back to the car, I discovered the chicken was burnt. That's it—I’ll be heading back to Nordstrom for a proper meal for my child!

Bonnie

1/5

Waited over 45 minutes for my child's meal. Spent about $22 for grilled chicken with broccolini, chocolate milk, cup of fruit, cup of tomato soup.They told me they got the order wrong and made fried chicken instead of grilled chicken. They forgot the bread for the tomato soup. They completely forgot the utensils! When I got back to the car, found the chicken was burnt! That's it...back to Nordstrom for a decent meal for my kid! Book a table now

Vikhna

1/5

We ordered pizza from California Pizza Kitchen via DoorDash, but the pizza arrived with the top completely burnt. Several toppings were charred beyond recognition. When we contacted a manager, they offered a minimal apology and said we could either bring the pizza back for an exchange or attempt to get a refund through DoorDash. They couldn't explain why they sent out a burnt pizza, simply saying that mistakes happen.

George

1/5

I can't believe how disappointing this dining experience was. First, they served my hot water in a chipped cup. Second, they didn't offer fresh cheese after delivering the pizza and pasta. And third, they couldn't even remove the black pepper from the dishes?


Dishes

Gluten-Free Kids Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza
Gluten-Free Kids Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza

Catering The Original Bbq Chicken Chopped Salad
Catering The Original Bbq Chicken Chopped Salad

Gluten-Free Kids Original Bbq Chicken Pizza
Gluten-Free Kids Original Bbq Chicken Pizza

The Original Bbq Chicken Chopped Salad
The Original Bbq Chicken Chopped Salad

Gluten-Free Original Bbq Chicken Pizza
Gluten-Free Original Bbq Chicken Pizza

Gluten-Free Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage
Gluten-Free Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage

Kids Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza
Kids Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage Pizza

Catering Chicken Tequila Fettuccine
Catering Chicken Tequila Fettuccine

Oven-Roasted Turkey Brie Sandwich
Oven-Roasted Turkey Brie Sandwich

Catering Jambalaya Linguini Fini
Catering Jambalaya Linguini Fini