The waiter said there is only one vegan option, and all other kinds of pasta and pizza have non vegan ingredients in the dough. It was tasty but basic.
The pizza honestly reminded me of back in the day when you had to order from a chain and you got an underwhelming amount of sauce and then paid a lot for veggies. It was serviceable, we didn't want to get House of Hong again and needed takeout while in the area.
The sauce was good, if a bit scant. What really sank the pizza for me is I saw there was an option for garlic, so I added that on .... it didn't cook as much as I expected, so it kind of felt like I had taken a spoon to one of those jars of pre minced garlic. That might just be on me though - I usually get cloves of roasted garlic on my pizza so I think that's where my mind was.
HOWEVER, the garlic knots were really good! They were a little smaller than I expected, but they were by far the best out of the two. Unfortunately I didn't think to take pictures.
I came here with a friend when they were slammed. We sat at the bar (pro tip: you don't need to join the wait-list to sit at the bar!) and the service was great despite the incredible amount of business they were doing. I ordered garlic knots and pizza, which were both vegan and both great. Just be sure to request your pizza without cheese. The garlic knots would have been enough, honestly. The serving was huge!
This staff makes all the difference!!! If you ask, they will tell you all the options they can do for you to veganize their food. Also, one of the cooks came out with a picture of the ingredients of the salad dressing just to double check if it was vegan with me! I didn’t ask him to do that, but he was thoughtful enough to do so! Amazing!
I've been to Jerlando's many times during trips to wine country. Basic pasta dishes with marinara sauce or garlic & oil are vegan. The marinara is VERY good IMO, but the reason I love this place is the GARLIC KNOTS. I confirmed with the restaurant that they are made with margarine (a man named Bill was kind enough to email me a photo of the margarine label as well as the ingredients - it is 100% vegan with no natural dairy flavor and it is also kosher pareve). Just be sure to ask for no cheese as they typically sprinkle some as a garnish. The garlic knots alone are worth stopping in!
Staff was friendly, accommodating, and know what vegan means. They were able to point out the few menu items that could be veganized. No vegan cheese available. Pizza was decent (there's no such thing as bad pizza). Salad was simple. Decent wine selection. Not quite fine dining. Family friendly. No dress code. They have a takeout pizza shop in the back.
7 Reviews
First Review by StephanieKittell
AdiAvneri
Points +22
Not so many vegan options - Edit
The waiter said there is only one vegan option, and all other kinds of pasta and pizza have non vegan ingredients in the dough. It was tasty but basic.
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lizardlucas
Points +1137
Decent pizza, good garlic knots - Edit
The pizza honestly reminded me of back in the day when you had to order from a chain and you got an underwhelming amount of sauce and then paid a lot for veggies. It was serviceable, we didn't want to get House of Hong again and needed takeout while in the area.
Read moreThe sauce was good, if a bit scant. What really sank the pizza for me is I saw there was an option for garlic, so I added that on .... it didn't cook as much as I expected, so it kind of felt like I had taken a spoon to one of those jars of pre minced garlic. That might just be on me though - I usually get cloves of roasted garlic on my pizza so I think that's where my mind was.
HOWEVER, the garlic knots were really good! They were a little smaller than I expected, but they were by far the best out of the two. Unfortunately I didn't think to take pictures.
Pros: good garlic knots, options in a place without many options
Cons: pizza was a little underwhelming
Guest
JohnKarahalis
Points +81
Very good service, even when slammed - Edit
I came here with a friend when they were slammed. We sat at the bar (pro tip: you don't need to join the wait-list to sit at the bar!) and the service was great despite the incredible amount of business they were doing. I ordered garlic knots and pizza, which were both vegan and both great. Just be sure to request your pizza without cheese. The garlic knots would have been enough, honestly. The serving was huge!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-04
Guest
HeatherDahman
Points +74
No vegan Cheese - Edit
We stopped by both locations today to get vegan pizza and was told at both places that they didn’t have vegan cheese.
Read moreCons: No vegan cheese
Guest
AlisonD
Points +32
INCREDIBLE staff - Edit
This staff makes all the difference!!! If you ask, they will tell you all the options they can do for you to veganize their food. Also, one of the cooks came out with a picture of the ingredients of the salad dressing just to double check if it was vegan with me! I didn’t ask him to do that, but he was thoughtful enough to do so! Amazing!
Read morePros: Tasty food, Awesome staff, Good family place
Cons: Gets busy easily!
Guest
TomZelno
Points +18
Basic Italian but worth it! - Edit
I've been to Jerlando's many times during trips to wine country. Basic pasta dishes with marinara sauce or garlic & oil are vegan. The marinara is VERY good IMO, but the reason I love this place is the GARLIC KNOTS. I confirmed with the restaurant that they are made with margarine (a man named Bill was kind enough to email me a photo of the margarine label as well as the ingredients - it is 100% vegan with no natural dairy flavor and it is also kosher pareve). Just be sure to ask for no cheese as they typically sprinkle some as a garnish. The garlic knots alone are worth stopping in!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-06-29
Pros: Decent prices, Marinara sauce is excellent, Garlic knots to die for (ask for no cheese)
Cons: Pasta portions on the smaller side, No outdoor seating
Guest
StephanieKittell
Points +39
Accommodating, vegan-friendly - Edit
Staff was friendly, accommodating, and know what vegan means. They were able to point out the few menu items that could be veganized. No vegan cheese available. Pizza was decent (there's no such thing as bad pizza). Salad was simple. Decent wine selection. Not quite fine dining. Family friendly. No dress code. They have a takeout pizza shop in the back.
Read morePros: accommodating, know what vegan means
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