Round Table

Bill Larson established Round Table Pizza when he opened his first little Round Table Pizza Parlor in Menlo Park in 1959. It is still at the original location: 1225 El Camino Real in Menlo Park. Ref: http://www.roundtablepizza.com/rtp/about.asp

The following comments were made 11/2/09 on YELP by Hogan W:

"Did you know that the original Round Table Pizza was founded in Menlo Park along El Camino Real by one person in 1959? The founder, William Larson, came up with the RTP name when thinking of names for the restaurant over a redwood round table; thus the name Round Table Pizza Parlor. He wanted to create a place where families could go to relax, to experience a real sense of community, and to share a superb pizza. As one of the pioneers of pizza, I didn't get to meet him, but I am well acquainted with his son, Bob. He owns two locations; the original location in Menlo Park and another in Palo Alto. These two locations are still not franchised.

"I used to work right next door to his Menlo Park location and didn't even know this was the location where it all started. The current location is spacious with two separate dining rooms. Arcade and pinball games are located in the front room along with the ordering station. You can visibly see the pizza makers creating the pizzas by scratch while using fresh ingredients. The place still houses its original wood furniture and it smells like team spirit. If you like thin crust pizza, then this is the place for you. I'm sure everyone's heard of RTP and it has some stiff competition, but if you want to get a taste of RTP at it's finest then you best come to this location. Creative names such as Maui Zaui, Smokehouse Combo, and Wombo Combo still grace the menu's presence.

"I grew up with Round Table Pizza ever since childhood, and I know RTP is here to stay. RTP is one of those pizza joints that generations will learn to love and keep going to when they want to have a pizza that resembles close to home. And it doesn't hurt they're charitable and support local little league and soccer teams. Go Round Table!"