"Timely delivery, flavorful food, quality ingredients this is going to be our neighborhood pizza option."
Wow... We visited Rise with high expectations based on other reviews, and it exceeded them all. The atmosphere is modern yet cozy, featuring fantastic pizzas, an excellent beer selection, and friendly staff. What more could you want? The place has a hint of an industrial vibe with lots of wood, creating a modern cabin feel. The utensils and dishware are all brand new and perfectly match the interior. All of this contributes to a clean and contemporary pizza experience, which they truly deliver on. The food comes out incredibly fast, and we had an amazing time. We couldn't have asked for more.
Now, let's talk about the food—the pizzas were outstanding, as were the salads. I tried the Ham, Roasted Pineapple and Jalapeño pizza, as well as the Artichoke and Spinach pizza. The crust was perfectly soft and chewy, and the ingredients tasted very fresh. To our delight, they also treated us to a complimentary pizza—the Smoked Pancetta and Yukon Potato pizza.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I will definitely be back!
The pizza was excellent once again, but it truly reaches another level when topped with ricotta. I suggest giving it a try, even if you consider yourself tough. The housemade lemonade was refreshing and reminded me of the homemade sour lemonade from my childhood on a hot day. I will definitely return and wholeheartedly recommend it!
When we arrived at 6:00, we were seated in the indoor patio. There were only about 4 or 5 other groups in the room, and it was quite peaceful. However, by 7:00, the place became packed and it got so loud that my dining companion and I couldn't have a conversation anymore. The food was excellent, but next time we'll opt for takeout!
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Good pizza and salads. Service is attentive and the space is expansive and well designed. Plenty of options for seating. The truffle pizza was a 7/10, the health salad was an 8/10 (could have been a 10/10 if it were less oily), and the pepperoni pizzawas 8/10. Prices are decent and the bathrooms are very clean.
The pizza at Rise Woodfire San Mateo is always outstanding; I believe it’s the best on the peninsula. I typically order the veggie pizza, but this time I tried the rib arugula and calabrese honey varieties. Both were delicious, though the veggie pizza is still my top choice.
The Faroe Islands Scottish Salmon was exceptional—perfectly cooked, juicy, and not overdone like you often encounter elsewhere. The Woodfired Chicken Wings were meaty, perfectly prepared, and packed with flavor. The Parmesan Truffle fries were equally impressive.
The woodfired chicken wings were dry and lacked flavor. The Salsiccia pizza was limp and soggy with very few toppings.
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We had a lovely meal at Rise Woodfire San Mateo. Super Food Bowl, BBQ Combo Platter, and Cheesecake were amazing.
Timely delivery, flavorful food, quality ingredients this is going to be our neighborhood pizza option.
Wedge Salad With Peppercorn Ranch Gorgonzola
Whole Bird Pitman Family Farms Local Chicken
Half Bird Pitman Family Farms Local Chicken
Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake (Slice)
Brownie Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie
The Boys The Bees Honey Jar (8Oz)
Faroe Islands Scottish Salmon
Prosciutto, Melon And Burrata
Burrata Tomatoes With Pesto
Whole Italian Chopped Salad
