Graduation Weeks
Accomodates
up to 20 guests
Contract Link Here
527 S. Almaden Avenue San Jose, CA 95120
In 1950, George Kukar and his brother built a two-story, 40x40 foot building at 395 Almaden Ave in hopes of opening a deli shop. His brother changed his mind, so George Kukar had to come up with another plan. Lorraine Riddle was hired to run the kitchen while George Kukar entertained locals at the bar. Thus, Kukar’s House of Pizza was born. Armed with a World War II army surplus oven, the two would continue working together over the next thirty-five years. In the beginning, George Kukar worked at San Jose Steel during the day and the restaurant at night to pay the bills. After seven years, the restaurant was able to hold its own and Kukar's House of Pizza was here to stay. In 1976, the City of San Jose wanted to expand Almaden Ave. onto the land where the House of Pizza was located. To keep the restaurant going, the building was moved 75 feet to accommodate the new street. It still held the address of 395 Almaden Ave. In 1985, the future of Kukar’s House of Pizza was threatened again to make way for the new San Jose Convention Center. A petition was signed by 14,000 dedicated customers and a campaign was started to "Save the House of Pizza." Due in part of the outpouring of support, the restaurant was relocated two blocks south to its present location, 527 Almaden Ave. After 54 years as the owner & founder of Kukar’s House of Pizza, George Kukar passed away in 2004 at the age of 87. He was very proud of his Native American heritage and was a registered Costanoan-California Mission Indian, evident by the Native American influenced decor scattered throughout the restaurant. Today, House of Pizza continues to set the stage for a family business and carries on George's vision. George’s three daughters Joan, Sandy and Patty help with the restaurant. While his son, also named George handles the day to day business of the establishment.
Accomodates
up to 70 guests
Sunday - Thursday 10:30am to 11pm
Friday & Saturday 10:30am to Midnight
Very Small | Small | Medium | Large |
Sausage | Mushroom |
Salami | Linguica |
Pepperoni | Olive |
Anchovy | Ham |
Pineapple | Beef |
Jalapeño | Chicken |
Onion |
Groups up to 20 can be accomodated at any time without a reservation.
Reservations must be made for groups over 20 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Monday through Thursday reservations are not required.
To reserve a space for your large group, please see our options below and download the contract agreement for the space, or call us at (408) - 292-6882.
Enjoy the eclectic atmosphere and full bar!
Open:
Sunday - Thursday 10:30 am to 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 10:30 am to Midnight
Full bar and draft craft beers
Call in orders for take-out at (408) - 292 - 6882
On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays groups larger than 20 people cannot be accomidated without a reservation. Reserve your large group event here.
Sausage, Salami, Pepperoni, Olive, and Mushroom
Beef, Onion, and Jalapeño
All dinners include Salad, Bread, and Coffee
Ravioli