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  • Do you have a VEGAN option?
  • Do you have a GLUTEN FREE option?
  • What is the STYLE of the Pizza
  • What is the SIZE of the pizza?
  • Why is my pizza MOIST and do the toppings slide off?
  • How do you suggest I eat a NEAPOLITAN-Style pizza?
  • For a more CRISPY pizza, what do I ask at the register?
  • Do you sell SEASONAL pizzas?


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Do you have a Vegan option?
The Marinara is your vegan answer! Crushed San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil. We don't use eggs in our dough. We do recommend adding other vegetarian toppings to enhance the flavor of your Marinara.

Do you have a gluten free option?
We used to carry a gluten free crust. The gluten exposure in our small kitchen however caused too many issues.

What is the Style of the Pizza?
The style is wood fired, thin crust Neapolitan-style. Most of our ingredients are fresh and locally sourced if possible. We create our dough from scratch.

Pizzas are made to order: we hand stretch, top and bake the pizza for you while you wait. Since the crust is so thin, it only takes approximately 90 seconds to bake in the wood fired oven.

As far as toppings; less = more. The crust is too thin for a large quantity of toppings. But the fresh flavors make up for it.

Sit down, relax and take time to enjoy the artisan flavors of Naples!

What is the Size of the pizza?
The size is approximately 11 - 12 inches. We consider it personal size, but it all depends on your appetite. We cut the pizza into four slices.

THE LUNCH SPECIAL
Every Monday - Friday from 11am - 2pm we offer you a Lunch Special;

1/2 a pizza of your choice + 1/2 an insalata (arugula, balsamic vinegar, pears, gorgonzola). Prices start at $8 for your perfect lunch portion.

Why is my pizza Moist and do the toppings slide off?
Welcome to the Neapolitan Pizza Style! The hand-crushed tomato sauce, fresh mozzarrella (dry mozzerrella is optional), vegetables and olive oil create a higher moist content. Which results in a gooey, difficult to eat, but delicious pie. You can read more about a traditonal Neapolitan Pizza here.

How do you suggest I eat a Neapoltian-Style pizza?
Like Julia!

For a more Crispy pizza, what do I ask at the cash register?
We always strive to be as accommodating as possible. We cannot change this Neapolitan pizza style into a crispy New York-style, or a heavy on the toppings-type pizza. Check our About page for Neapolitan Pizza reference. Please make your preference known at the cash register.

You can ask for dry mozzarella instead of fresh mozzarella. The pizzaiolo can bake the pizza a little longer for you, which will result in more charring of the crust. You can choose a pizza, light on tomato sauce, vegetables, or other high moist content- toppings.

Do you sell anything Else besides pizzas?
Pizza Napoletana is our specialty of course. We do sell two types of salads. The garlic flat bread is our only, but very popular appetizer. Garlic, Parmesan Cheese and Oregano, paired with a delicious Marinara Dip. Please look at our menu for all options.

Do you sell Seasonal Pizzas?
We pride ourselves in occassionally selling pizzas that are inspired by major sports events. Especially if a Bay Area local team rises to exciting play off levels.

We are always open for community input / suggestions!

Did you know that San Pedro Square Market is the perfect venue to bring your crew?

Large TV screens, great food and drinks at your finger tips, and the stadium feel with fellow fans without the price tag!

Do you take Phone orders?
At this time we do not have enough resources to take phone orders.

Do you take Reservations?
Pizza Bocca Lupo is part of San Pedro Square Market. You can find a lot of shared seating. Our staff will always try to accomodate seating options if possible. Just ask for the kitchen manager on duty.

If you have pizza on your mind, and want to come to San Pedro Square Market with a large group, please notify us beforehand. We even recommend pre-ordering your pizza's, so that we can start baking them, as soon as your party arrives.

Do you Deliver?
Click HERE for our third party delivery service, within a 2 mile radius from downtown San José. Please note, that Neapolitan pizzas don't hold up very well in take home boxes.

Can I order Online?
Click HERE to order online. The benefit is, that you won't have to wait in line. You can pick up your pizza at our expo counter. Please note, same as with delivery, that Neapolitan pizzas don't hold up very well in take home boxes.

Do you Cater private events?
We currently do not have enough resources to cater your event offsite.

You can definitely bring your large party to San Pedro Square Market and have us cater with our mobile oven. Just contact SPSM's event planning department for quotes, availability and possibilities.

Is your party smaller than 20 guests? We can insert your order into our regular oven queue. Please give us a week's notice, so we can plan ahead.

Do you have a Frequent buyer/loyal customer program?
Yes, of course! At the cash register, be sure to sign up with your phone number. Collect points while you purchase pizzas. After 10 pizzas the 11th is free.

Do you apply Discounts?
Yes! First responders, teachers and college students with valid ID receive 10% off their purchase.

Do you sell Gift cards?
Yes. For a minimum of $5 you can purchase this gift that keeps on giving at our register. Or click on the button at the top of this page.

Is this a Dine-in establishment?
Yes, but seating at our restaurant is limited. We can seat seven customers at the bar and about twelve customers total at the tables. SInce seating is communal there is no table service.

The San Pedro Square Market as a whole provides a lot of shared seating, between the two buildings. During those 257 sunny days a year in San José, the outdoor plaza and Side Walk Café provide for extra seating in an enjoyable atmosphere.

What are typically the Busiest nights at Pizza Bocca Lupo?
Our busiest nights are usually on Fridays, Saturdays and/or during Home Sharks' games and other SAP Center events.

Where can I Park my vehicle?
The San Pedro Garage across the street, with entrances on both N. Market Street and N. San Pedro Street, is a good option. Street parking after 6pm is free at designated spaces.

Find bike racks or a Bike Share Station near the St. John - San Pedro Street intersection.

What can you tell me about parking Validation?
Park in the San Pedro Square parking garage across the street, and we will provide parking validation with the purchase of a meal.

Monday - Friday parking is validated for two hours; Saturday and Sunday parking is validated all day long.

PARKING FOR SHARKS' HOME GAMES and other SAP Center Events at the San Pedro Square Garage:
A $7 flat rate will apply from 2.5 hours before the event to .5 hours after the game.

No validations will be accepted during this time frame.

What are your Hours of Operation?
Sunday: 11am - 8:45pm
Monday - Wednesday: 11am - 9:30pm
Thursday: 11am - 10pm
Friday - Saturday: 11am - 11pm

Is your restaurant Child friendly?
Yes, we welcome guests of all ages! You can ask for a "kiddie-style pizza", which is a margherita without basil. High chairs are available throughout the market.

Is your restaurant Pet friendly?
Your well-behaved dog is allowed on a leash on the outdoor plaza only. Service dogs are allowed inside San Pedro Square Market's restaurants too.

What is the best way to Contact you?
Our contact information is:
Pizza Bocca Lupo
@ San Pedro Square Market
87 N. San Pedro Street #133
San Jose, Ca 95112
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The best way to contact us is by email, especially when you have requests, suggestions or concerns.

Where do I leave Comments or suggestions?
Did you love our pizza? Please support us on the various social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and/or share your feedback on Yelp and Google!

If our pizza didn't live up to your expectations, please address it directly to the kitchen manager on duty or email us. We appreciate the opportunity to try to make it right on the spot, so that you can leave satisfied.

The only thing we have no control over are occassional 30-40 minute wait times on busy Friday and Saturday nights. We always work hard to crank out as many made-to-order pizzas as we can.

Is Pizza Bocca Lupo a Stand-alone restaurant?
Pizza Bocca Lupo is part of a two-building urban market complex, called San Pedro Square Market. You will find lots of different, independently owned micro-restaurants, bars, and even a barber and gift shop, all under one roof. A large parking garage is conveniently located across the street.

Do you provide Table service?
We do not provide table service. Most vendors at SPSM are set up as walk-up establishments. You order and pick up your food, seating is shared. Fortunately other SPSM vendors offer many options to complement your fine pizza feast.

Where are you located inside San Pedro Square Market?
Pizza Bocca Lupo is located in the heart of San Pedro Square Market, in the brick El Dorado building. Adjacent to the outdoor plaza and near the historic Peralta Adobe building. You can find us across the aisle from the Market Bar.



What is the story of the Oven?
During the summer of 2011, the owner became an apprentice at a pizzeria in Napels.

He learned how to finetune his knowledge and skills. He handpicked the glass tiles with copper inserts for the authentic Neapolitan Pizza Bocca Lupo oven.

Il forno was built by a third generation Neapolitan pizza-oven building family.

It took three months to get the oven shipped from Naples to the port of Oakland. Just in time for the opening of San Pedro Square Market on September 15, 2011!

What is the Temperature of the oven?
The oven runs at around 900 Fahrenheit. The pizza bakes in about 90 seconds. It is solely powered by almond wood.

Who took the Pictures for your webpage?
Most of the pictures we took ourselves. Some of them are courtesy of 123 Cheese Photography, byRaymond.com and Content Magazine.