Famoso Italian Pizzeria - Red Deer in Red Deer

5016 51 Ave Unit B, Red Deer, AB T4N 4H5, Canada

★★★★★
(704 reviews)
Categories: Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant Takeout restaurant Pizza delivery Pizza takeaway

About

Famoso is a casual pizzeria serving authentic Neapolitan pizzas made with high quality ingredients in a domed Italian oven. Ideal for a quick lunch or a night out. Enjoy with wine, cocktails and beer.

Website
famoso.ca
Address
5016 51 Ave Unit B, Red Deer, AB T4N 4H5, Canada
Plus Code
759J+MH Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Time Zone
America/Edmonton

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Happy-hour food Healthy options Late-night food Small plates Spirits Vegan options Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Counter service Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
704 reviews

Most Mentioned

tomato bisque (14) gelato (8) meatballs (8) feeling (8) dough (7) server (6) brussel sprouts (6) happy hour (6) appetizers (6) wood fired (5)
5 stars
480
4 stars
147
3 stars
30
2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★★
October 19, 2024

The cavoletti pizza is AMAZING and so is the tomato bisque. I highly recommend this restaurant. Amazing value, portions and service!

★★★★★
August 4, 2024

Amazing just amazing. Delicious, cooked to perfection. Pizza was crispy, crunchy. And tasty. Come here if you want authentic Italian pizza. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Waitress was so nice. Ran outside when I forgot my glasses

★★★★★
July 31, 2024

Just trying famoso first time while on my way to calgary have famoso salad which is beyond the expectations and its so good make my day. Staff is friendly and caring they give me appetizer coupon for my next visit. Thank you guys keep up the good work.

★★★★★
June 1, 2024

Thank you to Famoso! We had an incredible experience after a difficult week. The service was fantastic. The food was amazing. Shout out for having decent prices! We were able to have a drink, a few appetizers and a pizza without costing an arm and a leg. We can’t wait to return to try more menu items. Our top spot in town now. Thanks again!

★★★★★
April 9, 2024

The pizza was made with premium ingredients, baked in a traditional oven and it tasted absolutely perfect. The staff was friendly and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend Famoso Italian Pizzeria in Red Deer.

★★★★
March 5, 2024

We stopped in tonight for a date night. The food was super delicious and the staff were really nice. Amanda was great, we didn’t feel rushed when we couldn’t decide on what to order as it was our first time here and she checked in to make sure everything was good. We got the Bruschetta, the Wiseguy sandwich with a bowl of tomato bisque soup, and the Capricciosa pizza. Everything was so good and the pizza crust was definitely homemade! We also took a tiramisu to go and it was phenomenal! My only reason for not giving a 5 star is that the pizza crust end was a tad dry towards the end of the meal so maybe a little butter on the ends or some olive oil to keep it when it comes out of the oven but other than that, it was great! We’ll definitely be back!

★★★★★
October 20, 2023

Solid traditional Neapolitan style pizza from a chain restaurant. We had the Margherita, and one with prosciutto and arugula, both pretty decent. Great service from friendly staff. We were just passing through Red Deer and it was a bit off the highway but not to far out of the way. They do have other menu items other than pizza, that I may have to try another time. Thanks for dinner!

★★★★★
October 14, 2023

Really loved the dinner at this place. We did order a lot for just 3 people but the food came out fresh and hot. Will recomme this place. Rating 10/10 $ Spend - $110

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Perfectly cooked wings, the lady in the front was very nice and helpful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Been there a couple times. The food is great. Service is okay. Food : 5/5

★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

The food is truly delicious

★★★★★
December 1, 2024

Me and my wife visited this restaurant. We had awesome experience. The food was delicious we ordered one BBQ chicken and Margarita with tomato bisque. We will definitely visit again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 1, 2024

Great greeting, service and food!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Great experience, quick and efficient service! food was delicious and our server Brandie was awesome!!

★★★★★
November 24, 2024

Had the best service. Brandie is an amazing server and deserves a raise!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The margherita pizza is amazing, the other pizzas are not that good comparatively but still really good. The 15 inch pizza is a really good deal for what you get, Id recommend one of those.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Absolutely amazing sandwiches and soup. Will definitely be back again and again Kid-friendliness: They order pizza dough for kids to play with Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

Famoso staff was extremely personable and friendly! The food was remarkable, the meatballs and pizza were absolutely heavenly! I recommend this restaurant to all and I have never had a bad experience!

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

The wood-fired pizza is delicious at a reasonable price. The pasta is overall delicious and the portion is generous. However, the noodles feel overcooked. You may like it depending on your taste, but I liked the al dente level of doneness, so it was disappointing.

★★★
October 22, 2024

So disappointed you changed the Cesar salad dressing to a bland creamy option. Famoso had the best Cesar vinaigrette dressing with garlic and Parmesan cheese it was amazing, the reason why I have come back many times to eat, unfortunately I wont be back.

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Mind blowing Nutella pizza a real game changer. Wonderfull staff and delicious pizza

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

Thank you for your generous support to The Red Deer Mustard Seed shelter guests! Your pizza is very much appreciated and enjoyed by our guests! Thank you for helping us, and your continuous donations and support - words cant express our gratitude!! you are awesome, Famoso!!

★★★
October 22, 2024

Our server was wonderful, the atmosphere was pleasant, the food, however, wasn t great. This was our first time, and ordered 3 pizza s. The BBQ chicken was great, but the SICILIANA MEAT LOVERS and SUPREME COMMANDER were ridiculously soggy, drenched in liquids, everything just fell off, and couldn t be eaten like pizza and were basically inedible. Probably will not be back.

October 22, 2024

Super rude - just walked in and got yelled at by a waitress across the restaurant that they were full. No offer to wait for a table or how long, so just left. Great happy birthday for my friend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Yummy cheesy and spicy

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Delicious food and lots of great choices on the kids menu. Our server/waitress was absolutely lovely, she was really kind and accommodating to all our needs. We had a wonderful lunch here.

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Brenda, GK and her team were a breath of fresh air. We are on the way to Edmonton and stopped here received delicious food and a great environment with a very nice and welcoming staff. Great place to go.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 22, 2024

Great pizza! Great time! my server/manager Brandi was great! If you want a great pizza and a good place to come and unwind this is the place!

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Good food but was very slow and not that busy. Service was a 3 at best.

Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Went last Friday to the restaurant with coworkers. The waitress was so rude, she said I m not gonna spend all of this time to take your order on what you gonna drink, I have other tables. My order came too late even other people are halfway with their food, it tastes so weird she didn t even ask if I like it or not, she was ignoring me. When it comes to the bill, I refused to tip her, as she was the rudest person ever, she threw the receipt on the table and hit me on the back of my head. That lady is so racist and disgusting

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

We enjoyed a fantastic family dinner. The server was friendly, the food was great.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Pizza breakfast for Westerner Days was a hit!! They had face painting & live music, very family friendly. Staff are wonderful & the food is always delicious.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Thank you Famoso for your wonderful food and attentive service. We had brought our family in for lunch. The service was quick and the atmosphere was very family friendly. The new owners are great too. Kid-friendliness: Our server Brandie was great interacting with our kids and very patient while they decided what they wanted.

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Last day of westerners day 2024 at famous was spent with the community! Free Pizza breakfast was a amazing idea and we all can t wait for it to happen again next year!!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Such a great place to take the family! The food was delicious 10 out of 10, The mozza balls are delicious and my favorite pizza is The Cavalletti! To die for, I get both every time. Brandie was our server, she was very polite, professional and attentive to what we needed. Brandie was very friendly, She made us feel comfortable and welcome. Probably one of the best servers we ve ever had! We heard the place recently got new owners, so far they are doing an amazing job, I hope they give Brandie a raise! We will be back.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

We took my son and his friend for pizza yesterday evening, after going to a movie across the street. Its in a great location for this purpose! Everyone was pleased with their meal, and the service was friendly and attentive. We always enjoy dining at Famoso!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

They have amazing happy hour appys and drinks!! Brushetta to die for and meatballs ..mmmmmmmmgood

May 22, 2024

Ruined the mothers day dinner for us. One pizza tasted burnt. Two were soggy and watery. The service sucked.

★★★★
May 22, 2024

Can t fault the food or service, both excellent. The background music was a bit loud and at times we struggled to hold a conversation. However, although a distraction, it did not spoil our meal.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Famoso consistently surpasses expectations with its welcoming staff, always smiling, and serving fresh, tasty pizza. I wholeheartedly recommend it and will definitely return for another meal.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Our family s favourite spot for lunch with two small kids. The food quality is always exceptional and consistently good. The happy hour menu is great too.

★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

We enjoyed our time and our meal. Pasta was a little bit undercooked.

★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

I used to love this place when the old owner owned it. But with the new owners the place has gone down hill. Staff arent really attentive. Rolling eyes when they didnt get a massive tip for their lackluster service. Bathrooms were absolutely disgusting. The table was sticky and the food that used to be amazing was cheaped out on and not even good. The salad was so drowned in dressing that it was gross. Definitely will not be going back.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Best pizza Ive ever had. 10/10 would go again

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

The restaurant has a central location and plenty of parking. Quickly, I was seated and having my order. The menu is easy to read, despite all the Italian words. I had the lunch promo, and my company had a 12 pizza. The portion size was good enough for me, while my friend saved three slices for later. The service worked fine as possible. I recommend this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great food, great service! Went for lunch with a friend around 3pm. It was quiet, service was great, food was really nice and the tiramisu was wicked! Definitely on my list now of places to go to enjoy a nice meal.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Recently, some ingredients I had paid for in order to be on my pizza did not show up on my pizza and my pizza was unfortunately stuck to the box. With the price of food and delivery these days it was disappointing. But what wasnt disappointing was how the restaurant handled my phone call. Specifically Amanda.I called the restaurant and spoke to her and she immediately went straight to apologizing and then told me how it could be corrected. Not only could skip reimburse me and correct the issue but that she was happy to give me a gift certificate to cover the cost of the issue I had. She was incredibly friendly and polite and kind and empathized the problem and wanted to fix it immediately. I use a wheelchair and she was even willing to meet me outside when I got to the restaurant and pass me the gift certificate and rectify the situation. There are really big terrible problems in the world, this is something minor but if customer service falls apart completely its a ripple effect of frustration and disappointment and no one wins in the end. Thank you so much Amanda for how you handled this situation and how you went above and beyond!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Went there on a Sunday Afternoon for cocktails. So a fancy place and all the cocktails tasted so well. And the beautiful lady who served us was so sweet. Great Job Food

★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great pizza and really good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

The pizza is amazing! They had so many interesting (and classic) options to choose from. And it was reasonably priced. Our server was great. I can understand why everyone talks so highly about this place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Great service from manager Mabin. Food is super delicious and great pricing. Must vist restaurant in reddeer

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

I had great experience during my visit at famoso red deer . The service was outstanding. Owner was amazing he personally served us. He is very kind and cheerful. Me and my wife loved the delicious food. Their pizzas tastes were exact like Italian pizzas, food was fresh and warm. I prefer to visit there again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Always a fantastic place for a well priced meal. Great for birthdays, anniversaries and other big events.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Authentic Italian pizza - it was unbelievable! The tomato soup was outstanding and the pizza was the best and closest to a real Italian pizza I had in Canada so far. I took some tiramisu home and it was extremely delicious as well! The waitress was a bit slow that day, we had to wait quite a while to be served by her, but the guy (boss/manager?) was very friendly and attentive!

January 22, 2024

Great atmosphere, food is OK, took out a bottle of wine but came out with cork from a different bottle. Threw it out the garbage after. Nasty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Had an amazing time. Our waitress was a cute thang who was very attentive and friendly. My sister and I were celebrating a special event and we were made to feel special and she even got a free cheesecake. Thanks so much. Our main was a Sicilian meat lovers pizza. Tasted really great. App was hot wings nothing crazy but it was nailed also. Thanks guys

January 22, 2024

44$ for a 16 pizza. Hello hello are you on glue

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good food with good service provided by the staff. Went there for a quick bite which fulfilled the purpose.

★★★
December 22, 2023

I love, love the pizza at famoso. I am surprised that a franchise like Famoso would allow the manager to be yelling loudly and crazily at the staff. This ruins the nice dining experience. No managers should be yelling at any staff in any industry let alone in front of the customers where atmosphere is a part of the experience. We felt so bad for the staff. Just unbelievable!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The place is very good, the staffs attention is excellent, the tomato soup is delicious. However, the pizza that they gave us did not seem good to me, because it was not well cooked for my taste.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Famoso is the best pizza! We love the atmosphere and the prosciutto mozzarella balls. We went this evening and Adam was our server and he made our visit amazing. He is very friendly, kind and funny!! Thanks Adam (from the trouble makers )!! Dietary restrictions: The gluten free dough is really tasty!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The Bacon wrapped Mozzaballs and the Pizza was very good. The Tiramisu not so much in comparison to what it used to be. There was no coffee flavor in the what was suppose to be ladyfingers. The ladyfingers were more a cake than anyrhing

★★
December 22, 2023

Food was okay but our server wasn t friendly at all No smile on her face I felt discriminated

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Beautiful place, great food, nice stuff, I like this place very much.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Atom and the staff did an excellent job last night, food and staff were both comforting and complimentary! They took into consideration of my girlfriend s pistachio allergy, and they gave us the BEST recommendation, we went the meat ball appetizer plate which is a MUUUST, and prawn pizza, thx team, we are definitely coming back, BEST SERVICE AND PIZZA IN ALBERTA

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

i was just looking for a job and came here decided to try the pizza and oh my god this is the best pizza in this city neapolitan style totally embodies all the pizza requirements of a person

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We are a party of four trying new or new to us restaurants each month and this was our pizza place to try. We are VERY happy with our choice. We all chose a different pizza and then shared so that everyone got to sample each one. We chose the cavoletti, the Quattro formaggi, the pepperoni and cheese and the capricciosa. All of them were delicious but by far our favourite was the cavoletti. Who knew that brussel sprouts, dates, walnuts, ham and honey was OMG good!! We were stunned. Amazing!! After that we HAD to try some desserts and again all weee good but the banana dolce was MIND BLOWING!! Wow!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

All good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Definitely, the best pizza in Red Deer!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great pizza!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Another great famoso pizzeria location. We will be back soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Food is excellent and the stuff is great!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

There patio is puppy friendly - how sweet is that ! Love this place ! Staff is amazing ! Puppy friendly soo cool !

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The staff were very kind and speedy with their service. I didn t see the note on the to go bag until after I left but it read So sweet of you to order from us Kelly haha very punny and made my family s day! Thank you for a fantastic and delicious order!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The service was phenomenal and the food was just as good. I would eat there again in a heartbeat. Can t wait to try more!

December 22, 2023

Pizza taste probably good when its hot. Unfortunately my pizza arrived cold. I know its not yours drivers but i dont care. Its all on you because you decided to use their services. If you dont change it, it will be my first and last time that i ordered pizza from your restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Always great eats , reasonable prices and excellent service. One of Red Deers best.

December 22, 2023

I went to the sher wood park location and this was the worst pizza I have ever had , no topping ???? Almost like soupy , sorry not for me

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

nice place with pleasant atmosphere, kindest stuff and delicious food! our order was ready in 15 minutes, everything was delicious. -1 point for not being allowed to make 2 different pizza types in one big one.

★★★
December 22, 2023

You should check your box before leaving when getting pickup, got home and it was the wrong pizza.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This is the only place I trust for good pizza and pasta in Red Deer. You cant go wrong!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great pizza joint. Not what you would expect in Red Deer. Rivals the best found in bigger cities. Definitely worth a stop for lunch or dinner. Thin, light and full of flavour. The only knock is that they offer pineapple on pizza.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We went for lunch today and I was pleasantly surprised by how family friendly the place was! The kids menu was perfect, and I loved the stools in the washrooms to help the kids use the sinks. The service was fast and food was hot and tasty.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We ordered pick up on our way through to Pine lake and our absolutely in love with this place. The food, decor and amazing staff. Cannot wait to drive through Red Deer again. This place will be our new regular stop.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Consistently excellent food and service. One of the few places in Red Deer that always provides great service and the food tastes great every time. I appreciate how this business is run and stays consistent. Our family loves it here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I usually keep it simple when it comes to za so i orderd the peperoni and it was as awesome as i had remembered. But the real winner here was the Cavoletti..... seriously one of the best pizza pies Ive ever had. Always a welcoming atmosphere here with good hosts.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great service and food!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and service. The best tomato soup in town.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Pretty good food. Occasionally a new chef has some trouble but usually pretty good. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Got the margherita pizza for takeaway. Decent pizza, however the high points from rising pizza dough had been burnt by the oven and unfortunately ruined the taste for 3/4 of the slices. I d recommend getting a pizza with more toppings to reduce the chance of having portions of burnt dough.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food , especially i am vegan, I had the option for vegan cheese and also they have gluten free menu. I was thrilled with my visit at this restaurant. Service was outstanding. My food only cost me 35$, i found it very affordable for the families. Now i saw they added bunch of new pizzas . I would love to try those as well. I had awesome experience.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great food, good service

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Poor service. Missed two orders, an appetizer and one meal. The waitress didnt eben recognize that a member ddintget their meal. Didnt ask about refills or water. Very slow. They did give us the meal for free after I complained. The waitress was beyond caring. I think she was high. The food was good but basic.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I must admit, I do not like pizza all that much, and yet the flavours are unique, interesting, and worth trying! Anytime my mother goes out, she mentions Famoso. It is well loved, and the owner is awesome. I recommend this place for all the pizza lovers of the world.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We ordered dinner for pick up. Food was on time, staff was friendly and everything we ordered was delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good pizza, great variety of kinds. Wings are tasty too!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

The pizza never disappoints, always delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always amazing food and great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious dinner date spot in Red Deer. Good for kids too. Excellent vegetarian options as well.

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

You can see the sauce is really liquidy and the cheese is sliding down to the center and actually burnt not impressed

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food and staff, have been going for years now and only had poor service twice(sadly two weeks ago was last one)I feel I should update this review, we are regulars at this particular restaurant (every Saturday for lunch) two years ago it was great food and service and I stand by that inital review, unfortunately I had to knock a star off due to some changes, two weeks in a row the meat lovers pizza arrived wet and soggy and had to be sent back to cook a bit more, today I had the linguine and meatballs but was not informed that they were not the pork and ricotta ones until I asked after the meal and was informed thst they were on back order(?), I was under the impression that they were home made and ordered in, the replacement ones were very below the standards we are used to and tasted like they came out of a can of chef boy r dee and had no flavour other then poor quality pork, if I was a food critic and not just an average person who has been going for years this review could be worse. I would have liked to be informed that the meatballs this time were not the same ones and maybe a few bucks knocked off in compensation until they can make the other ones once again, as for the pizza a soggy wet watery pizza is well below the standard with the toppings sliding off and not even dry enough for them to not all come off in one bite. Sorry for the removal of a star but it seems like corners are being cut that were not in the past. 4/16**update** things seem to be back up to par great food attentive staff (staff were always attentive I might add) not that we stopped coming but we are enjoying the atmosphere once more, look forward to coming back next weekend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

After a very long trip from home (Vancouver)to Red Deer we had an amazing dinner at this restaurant. Food was fresh, hot and very tasty. The gentleman who greeted and served us was AWESOME!!! Excellent customer service!! Highly recommend this restaurant. You wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

First time diners at Formosa and we can say we were extremely happy with the pizza and quality and the way it was cooked and presented. We didn t realize it was a chain until after but have to say will definitely stop in again. Not usually a fan of chain restaurants in general but Formosa s pizza was enough to say we will come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pizza is absolutely delicious. They have an individual pizza combo that s not terribly expensive either.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We are italian and I truly think for us is the best pizza in Alberta! We always enjoy come here and taste the original taste of italian mozzarella and pizza! Great place!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fantastic service. We showed up with our kid and the hostess sat us quickly and had an activity and had covered water for her right away. The food was great as always but the service was the highlight tonight. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love, love, love the meatball sadwiches and tomato bisque!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Would be 5 stars but they are understaffed. The Tom bisque is more creamy here and they mix the hummus and Taziki into 1 dish (ask for separate with Mediterranean bread if thats what you like) Red wine I recommend the Castillo.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Wow! My son had won a gift certificate from my others sons fundraising auction to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Famosa had donated a free meal for six for the auction. We went in today to use the gift certificate and our whole meal and drinks were free! We had the choice of anything on the menu! Sara, our waitress, was so lovely!! Thank you to Famosa for a wonderful lunch put with my awesome family!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome pizza, epic service. Aug 2022, this is an update to the previous review. As there is not enough information here to show how awesome Famosos is. We appreciate the friendly staff, the super boss that we see working the floor with the best of them. My wife and I especially like the Margherita pizza that they serve, we always add fresh cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, kalamata olives, and minced garlic. Mind you the garlic is pickled and we always want fresh, but I will conceed that the taste is still excellent. Heres to another amazing year for these guys, keep going to this restaurant, keep them busy, keep them open! We love your staff, and great atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Gorgeous dinning area, watching the chefs toss the dough is a fun part of the experience. Was clean and comfortable visit. Staff was splendid! Food was spectacular. One of my favorite eats ever, will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had an awesome experience. Excellent waitress. Food and drinks were top notch. Kid-friendliness: Was really friendly with my kids and had a high chair ready to go for our youngest. The waitress even made my daughter a paper airplane. Super nice.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Besides the goofy sign on the door that says they serve all genders which is obviously only two, this place has really great stone oven pizza. My favourite pizza shop in Red Deer. Im addicted lol

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Quick and friendly service, the pizzas were amazing My first time here and I m from Edmonton lovely atmosphere and clean environment

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Good atmosphere, great food, & awesome staff. 10/10 recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We were so excited to have a kid free night and order from a restaurant that the kids would normally protest (they are basic, basic children when it comes to eating). Our food via take out wasn t what we were expecting. The customer service following was amazing and very appreciated. Just based on that I will give Famoso 5 stars!

★★
December 22, 2022

Nice place to bad there menu is next to none and the only appetizer that was on the menu they were out of.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We ordered the prosciutto and arugula pizza with the roasted kale and Beet Salad. The salad was delicious with fresh ingredients, the pizza was slightly disappointing as it was lacking something, Ingredients were all fresh and cooked perfectly however it was missing something to bring it all together if it had a balsamic vingrette drizzled over I think it would have been perfect.

December 22, 2022

Was not what I expected pizza was dry no sauce an worst tasting pizza Ive had will never go back an well overcharged for what got most of it went to garbage...very disappointed

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My favorite restaurant in Red Deer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The pizza is delicious, the tiramisu is divine!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great soup and sausage pizza

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this place. It has been consistently good. Menus are regularly updated to keep things fresh while some things stay the same for all the favorites. Service has been excellent regardless who you get as a server. To me this shows good management and training. Keep it up! Jan 2021 update: Four years later, Ryan and his team are still kicking butt!!! Great pizza and awesome team!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing as always!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Famoso has been my favorite restaurant hands down since day one. The food is always incredible and Ryan is the best. But I continue to keep getting stuck with the same server who is extremely rude and unfriendly. To be honest she almost ruins my experience every time I am served by her. When I was in this week, once again she was my server and was very unfriendly, even while training a new employee. And for whatever reason she was refusing to give me my bill while my friend was paying for her meal. At this point I would rather just place an order for pick up then have to deal with her again.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Had a pizza there got extra extra cheese and it still came with barely any and was vary soggy wasnt a great experience lol

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Ordered take-out and had to wait a little longer for the food because they were still busy, even though it was close to closing time already. It was not a big deal for us since we weren t in a hurry anyway, but the staff still kindly gave us a gift as we had to wait which was not necessary on their part as we didn t mind waiting, but we greatly appreciate the gesture. Excellent customer service!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Best pizza, pasta anywhere.

Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Never open when their hours state otherwise. They keep getting rid of pizzas I used to enjoy. Overpriced soups, sandwiches and pizza. Food is delicious but over rated. Things always keep changing here. I used to be a regular customer but now I dont know if I will come back again. Unless you bring back the pizza that had creme fraiche, fior de latte, roast chicken, corn salsa, cilantro, avocado with Valentina hot sauce. It was delicious! Please bring it back!?

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great servers and tasty pizza!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I have eaten here many times and since covid hit, had delivery many times as well. Although the pizza is best when eaten in house, right after it comes from the oven, I highly recommend the pizza here. The vesuvio pizza is my favourite. It was given to me one time by accident as they had made the wrong pizza. The owner came over and told me it wasnt what I had ordered and offered it to me as a complimentary and I was not disappointed. The Mediterranean Flatbread is also a staple and the hummus is by far the best Ive had anywhere. I have read some of the reviews on here, mainly the 1 star reviews and none of these are at all a representation of what this place is. I think these are mostly people who just love to complain and are probably rude to serving staff wherever they go. Famoso is by far my favourite pizza place. Try the tomatoe bisque as well. So good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing food, the most delicious pizza in town ! The owner is professional

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Were from out of town (Ontario.... dont judge us). Coming in town for the night we felt like pasta and were staying at a local hotel. We ordered through Skip The Dishes and were blown away by the flavor and presentation. Next time were in town, well definitely be stopping in! Highly recommend this restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Famoso is one of our regular favorites in Red Deer! Ryan and the crew are always so accommodating to kids and the food is always incredible. Patio is great and whenever we get Amanda as our server, she remembers our sons name and treats him so kindly. Highly recommend this spot for a date night or delicious family dinner!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Experiencing this food And service is beyond Compare... The hands on approach of the owner manager Leaves everybody with a great feeling.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I had a sandwhich(i think it was called the wiseguy) and tomato bisque. It was tasty and hot. Everyone else had individual pizza which they said was ok . Would do a sandwhich and soup there again but maybe not the pizza.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

i would chose their flatbread and hummus over my first born i think. it s that good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing selection, great taste and flavourful combinations. Our go to place for authentic Italian cuisine, to die for pizzas

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Fabulous pizza and amazing staff. Just go here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great pizza and awesome service

December 22, 2021

Haven t been here in years.. pizza was good but then charged me $2 for a side of old cilantro that didn t even smell or taste like cilantro?? Um ok I just paid $21 for a pizza.

December 22, 2021

The manager was very rude to us rolling her eyes when we tryed to order . After covids damage to the economy we are trying to support our local restaurants whenever we can if she doesnt appreciate her customers she shouldnt be there. We would only come back if she is gone. The rest of the staff were great.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great place and food . Awesome service. Loved the bruschetta appetizer and the tiramisu. Almost gave it 4 stars only because the pizza didn t have the true leopard spotting on the crust ( wich is the signature look for Napoletana pizza). The server said I should ask for it to be well done the next time . Which is ..

December 22, 2021

Disappointed in dinner tonight, ate 1 slice of my pizza and the rest will be disposed of. I ll be going out to McDonald s. crust was very thin and gone extremely soft and soggy.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Delicious food, friendly and professional staff. The kids adored it and they are picky!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

great food ... will be back

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

very good

December 22, 2021

I don t write reviews often however my experience was just so bad right down from ordering on the phone to picking up my order the waitress seemed exasperated to even be taking my order completed with eye rolls and is that everything now with a very annoyed tone.. pizza was under cooked and lettuce was wilted zero star especially when your paying they extra for what s suppose to be a great place . Thumbs down

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Orderd Chicken Parmigiana. I havent tasted Chicken Parmigiana that good since I ate it in Italy!! Highly recommended, it was fantastic!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I love this place. No need to keep searching. Highly recommend!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

We had wings and pizza , wings were ok , the pizza not so much , the dough was flat and wasnt ready !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best GFDF pizza Ive EVER had. Definitely worth the price. Great dessert options - even a dairy free sorbetto that was delicious. Good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good pizza

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

After spending $20 I left feeling hungry still.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Had their tomato bisque soup and 7 pizza. Was awesome and service was great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I have been a huge fan of Famoso since the day they opened in Red Deer. It has been my go to spot for my birthday dinner, lunch with co-workers, and other special events. I planned a big moving away party for my brother a few years ago and the staff and management were extremely helpful and accommodating to ensure we all had a great time. I have never had an issue with the food, whether its the pizza, salad, soup or a starter, its always been phenomenal. I have read other peoples reviews where they are unhappy with the pizza, but Famosos pizza is not your typical Canadian pizza, which is why I love it. So if that is what you are expecting here, you are at the wrong place. The staff have always been very kind and wonderful and the manager Ryan is definitely the most important piece that brings everything together. I will always come back to Famoso again and again.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We ordered 2 12 inch pizzas so we had leftovers to take home. It was thin crust and hard to pick up to eat.Quality ingredients. Our only complaint was it was really noisy as it is a great family with kids destination. Service was great by Amanda that explained our menu choices. This is the best pizza in town with unique ingredients. This is where we go when we want to go out for pizza as a family. The gelato is authentic and just as delicious

December 22, 2020

Last Friday was able to use the free 12 pizza coupon but supposedly not allowed now. I waited all day, was going to buy the half price wine as well since you cannot get that item without an order; guess not. My day was long and exhausting, was really looking forward to this evening, had planned it all day. Not going to bother with dine-in. Going to go order from Piccolos.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

there among the very few places ive been to outside of italy who can make truly authentic italian food. Food is high quality and great .

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Never a bad moment. Good times, good food.

★★★★
December 22, 2020

The Neapolitan pizza is excellent and so is the roasted tomato soup but the take out soup quantities are very disappointing...half a bowl

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We had the best experience at Famoso tonight! The staff was all friendly and felt very welcoming the pizza was excellent

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Delicious pizzas!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This is the closest thing I can find to authentic Italian pizza here in Canada! Real Italian pizza has ruined Canadian pizza for me ever since I had it such a long time ago on my Italy vacation. I finally found my fix here! Love the Abruzzo pizza!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Messed up my order

December 22, 2020

I stopped at the restaurant with my wife and 2 kids , at 8:45 pm on Monday, they told me they already closed , although they are marked as (open )at google web , and (open ) at skip the dish application , the door was open , there was 3 of their staff in , keep looking to each other s waiting for their boss to decide , I talked to the lady , who was looks the one in charge , she said we are closed for the day , and by the way the sign on the door indicate that their hours till 10 :00 pm , I ll not go there again or recommend it to any body , it was unprofessional, I am really disappointed, and do not recommended to any body !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Authentic italian pizza

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Wouldn t order without going in and checking the order. Had mozzarella on the dairy-free pizza ordered...along with a hair. Not the most appetizing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

You most certainly will.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Have Gluten Free crust, and dairy free cheese!! Cute place! The only place I know that has those options!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Absolutely love the food here! Definitely a favorite for me!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Good food,good quick service and clean! Will recommend to friends and family :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Amazing food and the people that work here are great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

I am italian and this is absolutely my preferite italian pizza in Canada!!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

food was delish, friendly staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I worked alongside Ryan and his team at Famoso at a wedding awhile ago and they were awesome. Their food/service was top notch and they went out of their way to help me wherever they could. Would highly recommend!

★★★
December 22, 2020

Pizza was good. Not the best service. I felt like they could use more staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutely delicious. The pasta was phenomenal. Definitely recommend!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutely some delicious pizza

December 22, 2020

Not sure why but I get the impression im not welcome in this establishment, I pulled up one day, walked In and the entire staff were staring at me Iike I had murdered a bunch of of kittens. Im gonna go get some neck/face tattoos so I can blend in next time .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The staff was super friendly and very helpful in describing the pizzas and drink specials. Our food came out quickly and was delicious. You can even see the oven they brought over from Italy to make the pizza in! We had a lovely time. I highly recommended this restaurant. Must try.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Best pizza joint in Red Deer. Hands down number 1. Try the cavioleti.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Unreal food and environment. Even my vegan friend that was blown away on the delicious pizza. The pizza is by far the best in red deer. Great pizza and the best draft in the city! I will be back soon.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Weve been in Canada for almost 9 months now, always looking for a pizza at least similar to the italian one, one of the things we miss the most of our land. Today our search is finally over! We didnt find a pizza similar to the italian one, weve found THE original italian pizza. Just like home! It really tasted like home. The service was AMAZING, just like the food. Weve heard of the proverbial Canadian kindness even back in Italy , but we thought it was something a little bit exaggerated. Now we think it is an understatement. The staff was lovely, super helpful, charming and very kind. We will definitely come back. We already miss you! Thank you so much! Grazie mille!