Gianni's Pizza
725 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, (831) 649‑1500, giannispizzamonterey.com
How many times have the Weekly’s readers voted Gianni’s as the best? We’re not going to start counting because it may take up a page or two. Besides, who has the time? We’re not Steinbeck. He paused over To A God Unknown for five years before it made it to the shelves. Fortunately, Gianni’s can handle crowds with little waiting time. They can also serve families and winning teams at tables in their welcoming dining room. There’s a full bar around back and gelato up front – it’s a festival as much as it is a pizzeria.