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Sonny's Pizza

429 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente, CA 92672
(949)498-2540
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Ranked #9 of 102 restaurants in San Clemente
Price range: S$0 - S$19
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Sonnys is always so good! Love love love this place. Been eating here since 1998. Just he lasagna with tomatoe cream sauce is awesome!

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See 3 more reviews by 2cocos for San Clemente
San Clemente, California
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

Sonny's Pizza is number one, when it comes to Italian flavors!! The appetizers, mains, and deserts will satisfy your desires. The management and service staff are professional and will help meet all your needs. I love the entire menu and no matter what I order I will always order a pizza.. The pizza cannot be beat any where!!! Along with... More

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la verne
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

great food and enjoyed a bottle of wine. we stop in every time we are in the area! great pasta. wish they had something on the menu that was a healthy option though.

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See 2 more reviews by sheri j for San Clemente
Mission Viejo
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is my favorite neighborhood pizza place. I drive 40 miles round trip to eat here, and it's definitely worth the drive! The ingredients are so fresh and they have never messed up one of my orders. I'm not much of a meat-eater, but I cannot resist their sausage. It's crumbly, spicy and tastes homemade. I highly recommend it! And... More

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Colorado
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45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Nice casual atmosphere, and even though it's right on Camino Real, the setting feels comfortable. Food is very good, priced reasonably. Pizza is good, but many of the single entrees were even better. Nice wine choice. Helpful staff. It's the kind of place that just looks homey and happy... and is. Definitely worth it for friends, families, groups. Maybe not... More

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See 5 more reviews by PucksterColorado for San Clemente
San Clemente, California
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72 reviews 72 reviews
41 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Always busy. At dinner time there is often a line of people waiting to eat here. I suppose it's appeal is that it have been around for a few decades. Italian food is good, but nothing special. If you plan on eating here, do an early dinner, or you will be waiting for a table.

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See 10 more reviews by Cal92673 for San Clemente
Dana Point, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

Sonnys is casual. Locals know and love it! Generous, yummy Italian and a good wine selection. The staff is friendly, efficient, and the restaurant is family owned and operated. Prices are fair. Parking is limited, but the street behind (El Portal) has plenty. Casual attire: flip flops are almost mandatory. You can't go wrong with this joint, and it is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

What a nice surprise to find great Italian food in San Clemente. It is so not a pizzeria. The super thin crust pizza was some of the best I've ever had but the chunky red sauce and creamy pesto rocked my world. At $110 for six including dessert, I don't think you'll find a better bargain. Be sure to get... More

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Ridgway, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

This is a great restaurant.Thin crust pizza is outstanding. Lots of choices.....and they're all yummy.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The food here is always really good. So good that it is also really crowed so be ready to wait. The wait can be as long as 60 minutes at prime time. However, it can be worth it. It is rather tight within the restaurant so you have to be ok with tight seating. Food is really good down home... More

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