Diorio’s Pizza & Pub

This place has large delicious pizzas. They were courteous and very willing to split a check 7 ways. Would definitely go back.

Man, out of all of the pizza delivery places I’ve ordered from in the highlands, the service here was hands down the best.
Pizza came ten whole minutes early (it was late at night when I ordered), the order was correct, and the pizza was so damn good and still piping hot. It’s not super bread-​y, and you can fold it which is perf for the dip heads like me.
The delivery guy was super awesome too! So glad they moved into the neighborhood!

Great pizza, great atmosphere. Recruiting a team to try out their giant pizza challenge!

We have come to this establishment several times over the last few months and each time the service and food have been great. The staff is very friendly and they all have a good knowledge of the menu and the bar selection. The prices are in line for an above average pizza place. If you don’t want pizza there is a good selection of pasta and sandwiches. One thing that we always look for is cleanliness. This place is very clean and has an A eating from the health department.

DO NOT give this place your business. We waited for delivery for over an hour and half, made three phone calls, and was continually told the driver would call (which they didn’t) and that they had been to deliver twice (which they hadn’t). This is a sorry excuse for customer service.

The food was great, and good service, will defiantly go back

My quest to find good, NY style thin crust pizza in Louisville continues. I see some commenters here on Unilocal says Diorio’s in NY style. It isn’t.
I’ll start with the good. We ordered the Aaron pizza (basil, jalapenos, pepperoni, spicy sausage, pineapple and onions) and the fried raviolis. The quality of the ingredients is really nice: thick sliced pepperoni, if a bit skimpy on the portions. Plenty of jalapenos. The fried raviolis were crispy, moist on the inside, and complemented with good marinara. A+ on the t ravs.
We also ordered on a rainy Friday night (around 7pm) and the food was here around 7:40. A+ to the delivery guy.
But the pizza is very, very heavy. The dough is greasy and dense, and there’s just way too much cheese on top. The ratio of dough, cheese, and sauce is off. The result is an unpleasantly greasy and simultaneously dry brick of food. (I needed the leftover marinara from the raviolis to make the pizza palatable.)
NY style pizza dough is light, crisp, and airy, topped lightly with sauce and cheese. Diorio’s is NOTHING like that. It’s dense. I realize that midwesterns have different sensibilities re: pizza, and that many folks enjoy Diorios for the reasons I don’t. My gut was to give the Diorio’s pizza 2 stars, but I upped it to three because a) the quality of the ingredients is obviously high and b) the other offerings (such as fried raviolis) are very good.

1^st a shout out to Unilocalers for your reviews that convinced us to give Diorio’s a try.
It is a hit with us! Pros: Great service, cozy atmosphere, full bar, easy to find. The menu has some originality yet you can special order as well. Portions are hearty and the drinks made hearty too! Whew!
Cons: I wish I had ordered extra cheese.
We were texting how much we like this place to some friends and they decided to drive over from Indiana to join us.
We came at 4:30 PM and didn’t have any trouble finding a table.

I didn’t eat much here so can’t comment a lot on the pizza (it was pretty good), I can comment on the large space where you can have large groups. The space is perfect for 20 – 25 folks, with doors opening onto the patio, a few tvs if you have a game to watch, and plenty of space for the crew. We went for a wedding shower and it was nice. They also make huge pizzas that work well for large groups.

First time having pizza from here (delivery) and it was average. I had the 15″ white pizza and it had so much garlic on it that the bottom half of each slice was literally stuck to the pizza box. The garlic taste was a little too overpowering for my taste buds. I recommend that if you order this request very lite garlic (if any) be used. The delight balls were pretty good. Definitely the highlight of the order. I guess this means my quest for that «right» slice of pizza continues.

Wanted to try Diorio’s one late night after a few drinks. So I approached the bar and ordered a piece of pizza and small breadsticks. I waited and waited and after about 30 minutes, I asked the waitress if my order was close to being ready and she went to go check. She returned only to tell me the bartender (who was a bit weird) had forgotten to put my order in. So I kindly went to the bartender to ask for my $ 9 – 10 back that I had already given him and he said he would put it back on my card… But never did. I also called the restaurant a week after and left a message and they never called me back. I know it may not be a lot of money, but it is the principle. And needless to say I was very disappointed in my visit. I hope your visit is better, because it smelled delicious.

Woweee! This place is definitely my new favorite pizza joint in Louisville! We walked in and the atmosphere was very chill. We had two different servers (one of them had ended her shift) and both of them were super funny and I wish that I could remember their names so that I could recommend them! All of the servers made conversation with us (business was slow) and were very friendly. The food was also great. We got two appetizers– Dj’s fried balls and the cheese balls. Both were hot, fresh, and served with marinara sauce. For drinks, my best friend got The Brown Note (a hilariously named awesome locally brewed brown ale from Against the Grain) and I got a Jameson and sprite. We also had some hard root beer at the recommendation of our server and it was AMAZING! (UPDATE: I have found this legendary root beer at Liquor Barn Express in Buechel Bypass! :) $ 11.99 for a six pack)
For pizza, we asked our server and she recommended the veggie pizza. Since we both love veggies and were on the fence about it anyway, we went for it and we were not disappointed. It was a beautiful pizza and since we added their own handcrafted cheese (for a small extra fee), it had that extra kick. I don’t typically eat mushrooms… but they fit in perfectly on this pie. We finished the whole thing! We will definitely visit again :)

REALLY good pizza!!!
Homemade cheese, fresh ingredients, great service!
The atmosphere has a good vibe in a historic building.
There are many choices for pizza toppings and flavor profiles. They are also happy to customize whatever you like.
Behind the bar is a wall of liquor, about half of it is just bourbon… love it!!!
They do have karaōke at night but it’s also family friendly for the majority of their business hours.
Arrive hungry. The portions are huge but our leftovers warmed up nicely in the oven.
I’m looking forward to many return visits.

Did you know they make their own cheese? This pizza rocks!
We ordered delivery and got a large pizza and it was huge, like15 inches, it was thin crust and the crust actually tasted good! Not like other pizza joints around here.
I can’t believe it took us so long to try this. Try it today. Don’t waste another day!

I am a pizza fanatic and had been looking forward to trying DiOrio’s for quite some time. The pizza did not disappoint! We ordered the buffalo chicken pizza, and it was one of the best I’ve ever had! Hubby often says he’s «pizza’d out,» and even he loved it!
We ordered a 10 inch buffalo chicken, which ordinarily would have been enough but we were starving and had just come from standing up for 4 hours at a show at Headliners (J Roddy Walston and the Business– they’re awesome, check them out). Oh, and it was about 12:30 in the morning and you’re always 10x hungrier late at night, right? Right.
We ate that thing in about 5 minutes flat, and it was amazing. The cheese was so stretchy and the spicy ranch base with the buffalo chicken was the stuff I dream about. The crust was an original style crust, which I always prefer opposed to thin crust, and it was delicious! We definitely should have ordered the next size up for how hungry we were and how delicious it was!
The service was good, my only complaint would be that she came up and asked if we were ready for the check as I was in the middle of my last slice of pizza. That just always makes me feel rushed to finish eating, but that might just be me!
I can’t wait to come back and try more of their menu! Anyone wanna go in on the Massive Gibbon Challenge with me? (30″ of loaded up pizza vs 4 people)

When I walked in, I immediately thought that the atmosphere, seating and bar areas were really nice and «comfortable.»
I sit at the bar and ordered pizza by the slice. I should have read the reviews more closely — these things were humongous. One slice would have been sufficient. And it really wasn’t that the slices were so large, it’s that they were dense, too. Understand — if need be, I can put away some food. My wife says that I eat like an animal. (Thanks?) However, I could only eat one slice for lunch. Just one. That’s it.
Because I got two slices, the price came to over $ 20 with a tip. I was going to say that this place is, therefore, expensive. But it was only expensive because I’m a fool. One slice of a special type of pizza is only like $ 8.50.
Alright, so I got the Gibbon and the Aaron. The Gibbon was nothing special — just a supreme style slice of pizza. The toppings were huge and densely packed. I suppose I’d get it again, but it was a bit too heavy.
The Aaron was unbelievably good. Apparently, this is a DiOrio’s Special. Man alive, it was fantastic. It has a pesto base, sausage, peppers, olive oil, and other heavenly goodness. I was amazed at how well it tasted. I never would have guessed. If I go back, I’ll be getting this slice.
The best thing about the pizza was the crust. I don’t think I’ve ever said that about a pizza before, so I tip my hat to DiOrio’s on that.
Also, they have an eating challenge. Four people must eat a 30 inch Gibbon in 40 minutes or less. Ridiculous task. And yet, while I was there, four guys tried it. They failed miserably. But it was fun to see.
Good things: The crust, The Aaron, The Atmosphere.
Average Things: The Gibbon.
Not-​so-​Good Things: It’s very heavy. I don’t know how often I could eat here. It’s very good, but it is very heavy. I feel like I’ve gained 15 pounds.
With all of that said, I did really enjoy it. Questo posto è stato assolutamente fantastico, e io sarò sicuramente.

After a late night tattoo session, I was absolutely starving and ready for pizza and a beer. The vibe of this place is awesome. A welcoming bar, unique layout, tall ceilings, and great staff. My beer was good (something German… I don’t know the name) but their pizza just lacked a certain level of unique to make it stand out to me. Honestly, I blame the dough. I had a split 15″ chicken bacon bleu and piggy-​something-​rather (I.e. Most of a pig) I alone ate 75% of that, and brought the remainder home — can’t ever go wrong with leftovers. I’d go back though. Maybe their sandwiches will impress?

Great place, good food, good selection of beers on tap and full bar.

As close to a slice of NYC pizza as you can get in Louisville.
Quick tip: try a slice (they are quite large) with extra cheese.

It was a really good experience! Our waitress (Deidra) was very nice and sweet! She gave us her full attention and really did an outstanding job!
The pizza was also really good and the sauce they have for their bread sticks is AMAZING! This place is a little more expensive than Clifton’s pizza but I think the price is worth it seeing as how their pizza is just amazing! But be warned, I have walked by this place before and was astonished at how long the line was to get in after a certain time of day. If you want to get here when it’s not crowded then try coming before 6 or 7. Otherwise you might get stampeded by the tons of people that want to get into this place.
Luckily I got here at 3 and had the place all to myself. It was very nice and peaceful. I will be sure to come back here one day!