Italian Gator Pizza

Reviews

• Fox E.

  star star star star star 15 June 2026

  I once met a really cute waiter
  And damn how I wanted to date her
  I took her out for pizza
  But every boy that meets her
  She bats her lashes and says "see you later"
  
  So I needed something to bait her
  She said FL Pizza can frustrate her
  So I took her to Gainesville
  Which she now calls Amazeville
  Cuz of slices from Italian Gator!
  
  Someone wanted me to hang out in the Swamp with them. I was like, nah, See you later, I'm at Gator.
  
  When Italia something, you better listen, and Italia, this is damn good pizza. I hope you listen to what Italia. When you meet me, your Gaydar may go off, but personally, my Gator goes off when I get near this excellent late night Gainesville FL pizza.
  
  So this is very tasty pizza, and I enjoyed every bite. Better still, it's open til 3am, "manned" by the cute girl with lots of tats who was getting harrassed by a drunk guy (so I told him to GTFO and I think she was slightly grateful, but told me that she has to deal with this kind of thing almost constantly on weekend nights).... annnnyway, what kinda pizza do you expect late at night in a Florida college town? I mean FL pizza sucks....... but this one is great! Not world class... but then neither was your Uncle in my bedroom last night.
  
  If it was in New York or New Jersey or Buffalo or Detroit then I certainly wouldn't be able to give it five stars, obviously those places are home to the best pizza in the world, but if we're talking about Florida - and there's a lot of really bad Pizza down here - and this is actually really good pizza, so between this and a wonderful girl working here, and the crap that she has to put up with (drunks and abusive and harassing people), then there's no chance in the world I would not give it a five. It's not even too overpriced either.
  
  And if you're wondering what to get your gf for dinner... Gator one of these slices.
  
  Done with this review now. See you later, Italian Gator.

• Erica E.

  star star star star star 13 June 2026

  A Gainesville staple, if you haven't stopped by Italian Gator for a quick slice, do you really live in Gainesville?
  
  One of the first spots that I visited when I moved to Gainesville, I love that Italian Gator skips all the frills and gimmicks.  It's just simply fabulous pizza!  When it comes to great pizza, the debates can go on forever of who's is best but I have no issue in choosing a Top 5 and this is one of them in town.  I've always enjoyed great customer service with the employees there and it's refreshing.
  
  With great combo options under $7 or so each, Italian Gator fails to disappoint with their slices that are often bigger than my head! So the next time that you're craving a slice of pizza, you know where to go!

• Matthew L.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  Yum! I went to get some pizza for lunch on Friday and really enjoyed the 2 slices that I got from Italian Gator. I have walked by this place time and time again but never stopped. I decided to try it out on Friday since I had a coupon. I loved it!
  
  I ordered 2 slices of Cheese Pizza and a large Diet Coke. The Pizza was great. It was not overly greasy and had a perfect texture to it. The pizza tasted great. The slices are large and easily folded to make a little pizza sandwich. I really enjoyed them and can see why they have a long line when the bars let out.
  
  I am for sure going to go back here and I recommend this place for sure!

• Sama K.

  star star star star_border star_border 23 May 2026

  I love you Pizza by the Slice, but your service was a little disappointing tonight. The food is great, ample, and well-priced for a small place open for food at 2:30 am, but don't take advantage of your customers and tell them how their food should taste if they complain.
  
  My pizza was cold and hard, which is below-standard for such a reputable place. I felt like I was eating cardboard. How dare the worker respond to me that it is not? When I approached her about my unsatisfactory food, she didn't even offer to at least reheat or replace it.
  
  I cannot say anything negative about this place, because it does have great pizza and the BEST garlic knots you will ever taste. However, manners are important. Telling the customer that they are wrong indicates a lack-ness of them. Whoever she is, I hope she doesn't last long working for them.
  
  To all my yelpers, this is spot to visit not only after nightlife experiences, but also in-between classes. It is easily accessible and located across from campus. Service is also fast. Do visit, and do fall in love!

• Sasha R.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  Open late night; this is already a great start. Good New York style pizza, not the best, but definitely good. It's a plus that they aren't stingy with their toppings. Price is right for the size of the pies/slices. Quick turnaround if the line isn't long to begin with.