In the fall of 1958, after the death of her husband, Domenica "Minnie" Coccia, along with her daughter Jeannette and son-in-law Joseph Calabria, opened a pizzeria/restaurant at 764 Pittsburgh Avenue in Wooster, Ohio. Opening night yielded a rousing $17.00 in sales. The years have taught us many lessons, some things to try, and some things to never try again!
Operated today by Joseph, Jeannette, Karen, and Steve Calabria, the Coccia House features homemade Italian pizza, Abruzzi style. Our dough is prepared fresh daily in our own kitchen and never frozen. Our cheese is provolone made especially for pizza. Our policy is and always has been lots of dough, lots of toppings, lots of cheese.
Operated today by Joseph, Jeannette, Karen, and Steve Calabria, the Coccia House features homemade Italian pizza, Abruzzi style. Our dough is prepared fresh daily in our own kitchen and never frozen. Our cheese is provolone made especially for pizza. Our policy is and always has been lots of dough, lots of toppings, lots of cheese.
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Steve Jackson
Jan 20, 2022
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Wanda E.
Nov 16, 2021
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Wayne Durbin
Oct 29, 2021
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Krazyzewski Network
Sep 22, 2021
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Jill Costanzo
Sep 03, 2021
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Ryan Craig
Sep 02, 2021
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A local gem. If you don't like garlic, stay away from the pizza though. Best non-chain pizza joint in Wooster. The thick slices of provolone cheese on top are amazing and these guys load toppings unapologetically.
Saw where someone said Little Ceasars was better, you're effing nuts. Coccia House is a throwback restaurant to simpler times, cash or check only, no credit cards, and is a staple of the community. Those pizza ovens have produced thousands of pizzas in them.
During COVID they went to take and bakes only as their prep area wouldn't allow for 6-foot distances in the pizza oven areas,
Saw where someone said Little Ceasars was better, you're effing nuts. Coccia House is a throwback restaurant to simpler times, cash or check only, no credit cards, and is a staple of the community. Those pizza ovens have produced thousands of pizzas in them.
During COVID they went to take and bakes only as their prep area wouldn't allow for 6-foot distances in the pizza oven areas,
Steve N.
Aug 20, 2021
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Rudi C.
Jan 24, 2021
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Roger C.
Jan 09, 2021
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Alan R.
Sep 27, 2020
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Have given this place multiple opportunities to make me a believer.
Three times my pasta meal had overcooked pasta and burnt meat.
Their pizza, in comparison to many, many other pizza restaurants, is awful.
Garlic is meant, in good Italian restaurants, to enhance the flavor of a meal. Here it's meant to overpower it. Just wrong.
Three times my pasta meal had overcooked pasta and burnt meat.
Their pizza, in comparison to many, many other pizza restaurants, is awful.
Garlic is meant, in good Italian restaurants, to enhance the flavor of a meal. Here it's meant to overpower it. Just wrong.
Jeff M.
Apr 29, 2020
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Aya S.
Apr 04, 2020
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I've eaten here twice. Maybe it's because I'm from the east coast, but I found the pizza here very unimpressive. I guess from a local perspective it's good, but I've had pizza all over the country, and Coccia is just sub-par. I've had worse, but I've also had better, and more often, the pizza is better other places.
Second, we did a dine-in as a group. I was less than impressed with the service and the food. Since having their pizza before, I decided to get something else. It was underwhelming as well.
I'm not sure what the hype is, but maybe it's
Second, we did a dine-in as a group. I was less than impressed with the service and the food. Since having their pizza before, I decided to get something else. It was underwhelming as well.
I'm not sure what the hype is, but maybe it's
Lyndsey F.
Mar 07, 2020
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Bryan S.
Feb 16, 2020
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Linda M.
Jan 29, 2020
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Great atmosphere. Clearly a favorite of the locals. Went for my son's birthday. He's raved about this place and how great the pizza is. He and my hubby loved the pizza. I did not. The crust on my pizza was hard and dry. It was also burnt in spots. Not appetizing. I don't know if it's because my pizza was a small to their mediums. Given how much he raved about it, it was very disappointing. They had many other dishes on the menu. Next time, I'll try one of those.
Michael G.
Dec 26, 2019
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Dave B.
Dec 22, 2019
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Our experience was all around flawed at most every step. Upon reading reviews it was clear we would need to order well in advance for our takeout order. With out of town guests arriving at 8 I thought it would be safe to call at 6.
Our call was answered by a very inexperienced worker who could not answer questions of even the most basic level. I understand everyone has to start and has a learning curve but there should be no learning curve for basic manners and a good attitude. When I ordered the pizza she said it would be 2 hours and 15 minutes until that would be ready. We had never ordered
Our call was answered by a very inexperienced worker who could not answer questions of even the most basic level. I understand everyone has to start and has a learning curve but there should be no learning curve for basic manners and a good attitude. When I ordered the pizza she said it would be 2 hours and 15 minutes until that would be ready. We had never ordered
Hanna M.
Nov 18, 2019
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Bao J.
Oct 27, 2019
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The food and waitress were perfect. However, there is a rude a## lady that ran the cash register on the night of oct 26 2019. I all I have to say is sorry for not seeing your cash only sign in the front of the house. We came thru the back entrance because it was down pour raining, so we did not see the sign until we had to pay. Sorry for my girlfriend having to stay for an extra 5mins as I drove to the nearest atm to pay the bill. Also sorry for asking where the nearest atm was. I DID NOT NEED THE EYE ROLL AND SIGH. (MY GIRLFRIEND even said you mocked her as you talked to other staff). I'm
J. Seal
Aug 06, 2019
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Hunter B.
Feb 11, 2019
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I have always been pleased with their pizza and meals but Friday night we picked up a pizza and after a few bites of one piece found two toothpicks under the cheese. The wait to get in to the place is extreme as everyone loves this Pizza in the Woo area, and their quality has always been good. This last experience was a bit off-putting to say the least and I feel like it wasn't as good as it used to be. I have pix of the toothpick attached as well.
Gordon S.
Feb 07, 2019
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Keri-Ann K.
Jan 05, 2019
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Wonderful Italian Dinner. I had read (and called) to confirm that if we dine after 7 there wont be a crowd; there wasnt. We had a party of 5 and we were greeted immediately though had to wait a few minutes.
We were not sure what to expect with the mixed reviews but we were all happy with the evening! Also, this is a CASH only establishment, so be prepared.
Though Jeff was not a server, he was a very welcoming family member that continued to guide us thru the menu, provided sauces to try and answer questions.
Our table was always pleasantly bussed by a young man (also) named Jeff.Our server
We were not sure what to expect with the mixed reviews but we were all happy with the evening! Also, this is a CASH only establishment, so be prepared.
Though Jeff was not a server, he was a very welcoming family member that continued to guide us thru the menu, provided sauces to try and answer questions.
Our table was always pleasantly bussed by a young man (also) named Jeff.Our server
Trevor Bannavong
Oct 24, 2018
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Vicki M.
Oct 01, 2018
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1) Keep hitting redial. It's worth it.
2) Order a deluxe pizza (pep,sausage,mushroom) this combo is THE best. Always with "grass"
3) Yes, be patient when they say it'll be an hour and a half. It's worth it.
4) Arrive with your cash or good check, no cards taken here.
5) Take it home and enjoy the garlicky, cheesy, saucy goodness. Then go smell your car later... it still smells amazing.
6) The day after enjoy the "Coccia farts" and warm up another piece. It's worth it.
2) Order a deluxe pizza (pep,sausage,mushroom) this combo is THE best. Always with "grass"
3) Yes, be patient when they say it'll be an hour and a half. It's worth it.
4) Arrive with your cash or good check, no cards taken here.
5) Take it home and enjoy the garlicky, cheesy, saucy goodness. Then go smell your car later... it still smells amazing.
6) The day after enjoy the "Coccia farts" and warm up another piece. It's worth it.
Rena S.
May 23, 2018
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You're either going to love it or hate it. No in between. You're going to think it's amazing unique pizza or you will hate it.
I happen to love it.
You will also probably wait forever for it. My suggestion is to call ahead for the pizza even if you're sitting down to eat so you don't have to wait so long.
My pizza - sausage & mushroom
You can also get Pepperoni on top so they get crispy. Or no grass (hold some of the seasoning on top). I believe you can also get it "bricked" and it's crispier.
So much garlic. It's delicious.
Their cheesesticks
I happen to love it.
You will also probably wait forever for it. My suggestion is to call ahead for the pizza even if you're sitting down to eat so you don't have to wait so long.
My pizza - sausage & mushroom
You can also get Pepperoni on top so they get crispy. Or no grass (hold some of the seasoning on top). I believe you can also get it "bricked" and it's crispier.
So much garlic. It's delicious.
Their cheesesticks
Matt G.
Feb 27, 2018
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Think back to those Sunday mornings when your Nonna woke up early and started prepping dinner. There was crushing tomatoes, peeling garlic, slicing onions. There was forming the meatballs, and getting the pasta ready... and all before 9am.
Oh. You're not Italian? Well, that's what it was like. One of the common things I hear about Coccia House is that "...it takes sooooooooooooooooo long and I can't even right now and I'm so hungry and..."
I'LL TURN THIS DAMN CAR AROUND RIGHT NOW!!! (Sorry. Natural reaction.)
Look. Great things come to those who wait
Oh. You're not Italian? Well, that's what it was like. One of the common things I hear about Coccia House is that "...it takes sooooooooooooooooo long and I can't even right now and I'm so hungry and..."
I'LL TURN THIS DAMN CAR AROUND RIGHT NOW!!! (Sorry. Natural reaction.)
Look. Great things come to those who wait
Joe Hiltabidel
Sep 04, 2017
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Mixed bag. These guys could be millionaires if they franchised. The pizza is great, always has been. Pepperoni is spicy, sauce is unique and well seasoned, crust is crispy and pizza comes with heavy mozzarella. But we can't seem to figure out why it takes so long to get in, to get a phone call in, to get the food. It's like they have one oven and it's an easy bake oven for kids. They don't take credit cards in the restaurant but if you have pizzas shipped, they take credit cards. I gotta believe that so they don't have to report all of their income.
