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Antonio's Pizzeria
Categories: Restaurants Pizza Restaurants Italian Pizza, Italian [Edit]
13619 Ventura BlvdSherman Oaks, CA 91423
Neighborhood: Sherman Oaks
(818) 788-1103
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- Reg. Price $20
- Discount 50%
- Savings $10
- Hours:
Mon-Thu, Sun 4 pm - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 4 pm - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Pizza Hot Garlic Grandma Sausage Kamut Dough
80 reviews for Antonio's Pizzeria
Review Highlights
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"A wonderful atmosphere too, an old school vibe." In 12 reviews -
"...loved the red and white checkered table cloths and the big..." In 3 reviews -
"...table clothes and chianti bottles hanging from the ceiling." In 3 reviews
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80 reviews in English
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Review from Luke R.
North Hollywood, CA
5/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
My family and I went here a few nights ago. Great pasta! My wife got the gnocchi and I had the fettuccine alfredo. Both were really good. The portion sizes are quite large. I ended up taking about 3/4 of it home to eat later.
The prices were very reasonable for a sit-down, family friendly restaurant. Between my wife and I and our two kids, we spent about $50. But that included three entrees, an appetizer, and three desserts.
The place was pretty empty, but this was a Monday night. Our waiter was attentive and friendly.
One downside, though minor, is that I don't like it when owners/managers/etc sit at the tables or in view of the customers. They should not be doing paperwork or playing games on their iPads. Take it in the back, out of view. Nevertheless, it didn't affect the overall experience. -
Review from Dan S.
Sherman Oaks, CA
3/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Came in on a Friday night for heavy Italian food to prepare for the long night ahead.
The place has an odd ambiance. Their dining floor plan is separated by an open kitchen and there is a flat screen TV on one of the tables playing basketball. Kind of a mix of outdated sports bar, fast food pizza, and intimate Italian dining.
We ordered beers (which were available by bottle only), pizza (me) and the pasta rosa (her). The food was excellent. The New York style pizza was cooked perfectly. Service was fast and friendly. We left thinking this was a good spot to start our night out. A bit more upscale than a Robbie Macs or Vitellos.
On our next visit, I think we'll try the wine which looked to be on-tap.Comment from Alex L. of Antonio's Pizzeria 4/3/2012
thanks for taking the time, The tap wine is our house wine,… More » -
Review from Persis R.
Woodland Hills, CA
1/17/2012
Came here on a Sunday to get a medium cheese pizza,large pepperoni and some dinner rolls and butter I called in to pick up to go.
Upon entering the restaurant I noticed it was really dark and old looking. At first sight the decor didn't seem that bad.
I walked up to the cash register which is in the middle of the restaurant by the open kitchen. A staff member informed me that my food wasn't ready yet. I seated myself at a small table which was about 2 feet away from the cash register. People's asses and backs were in my face the whole time when they went to the cash register to pay. Bad spot for a table.
Apparently the owner is a guy named Steve. I figured this out when a couple guys in sweatpants and basketball jerseys walked in through the kitchen from the back and greeted the owner by first name. These were his buddy's I guess. He seated them at the corner table by the kitchen where there was a small 17" monitor that was playing the game. They obscured my view from the game which I was watching. What's the point of a small tv on a table if no one can watch it but the people sitting at that table? Retarded.
The owners attitude was shitty. I could feel his hostile vibe and energy right when I first entered and seen him and heard his "don't give me any shit" tone of voice.
Without any acknowledgement or even saying hello he rang me up and gave me the total. I asked for a receipt and he quickly turned around and pulled out a ticket stub from the trash. I was like wtf, and he was like " do you want it or not?!" He had to hand write the date, location, and price down for me on the 1"x3" ticket stub. Very poor business practice for a place that's been open for over 50 years.
Anyway, the place had about 3-4 tables of a couple people eating. The place was dead quiet. You could hear each tables conversation and it felt awkward.
The place had a tacky open kitchen which was an eye soar because you could see towels cloths and other miscellaneous shit everywhere ( very easy to catch the staff making mistakes prepping your food).
Ok, so I finally got my pizzas and was ready to leave. I always check my food before leaving but the pizza boxes were taped shut....seriously, you tape your boxes closed? Anyway I had to ask for paper plates, knives and parm and pepper. You'd expect at least parm and pepper with your pizza but not here.
Ok , time for pizza review.
Way too much cheese on the pizza. Overkill. Dough was undercooked and we had specifically requested the pizza to be crispy but not burnt. Fail.
Quality of cheese was very good and creamy but the pizza was a bit sloppy.
Customer service is so integral for restaurants. Prob won't go back here again. -
Review from Judy S.
Greenville, SC
5/21/2012
Jonesing for homemade Italian? Visit Antonio's it cannot be beat. Old world ambiance with old world cooking.
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Review from Erin U.
Santa Clarita, CA
5/6/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
Pizza was yummy, nice & thin. I think they need music...
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Review from Brian S.
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA
4/18/2012
Terrible service. 4 adults and the waiter, Jose, brings 3 rolls. We were there on a Sunday evening and the place was half empty. They sat us in a corner next to a family with children. We asked to move, knowing our group likes adult conversation, and the waiter told us there was no place to move us. Anyway, we all ordered entrees and the house specialty pizza. The pizza was loaded, greasy, and green pepper heavy. When asked we were told that they soak the green peppers in oil for a long period of time. Gross. Food was mediocre at best, service also mediocre. Progresso makes a tastier minestrone. Overall a bad experience, would not recommend.
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Review from Chantell D.
Valencia, CA
3/26/2012
Wow! JUST...WOW!
Ate here a couple of nights ago with some friends and we sat next to a "regular" who told us about how great the food was and to try the spinach/artichoke dip...which we did....it was AMAZING! After that, they brought our our pizza which was one of the best I've ever had. If that wasn't enough, we ordered dessert (just because everything else was so good) and that was absolutely delicious as well. What a great meal with great service!
I will definitely be back to Antonio's - if you haven't been here before, you are in for a REAL treat! :)Comment from Alex L. of Antonio's Pizzeria 4/3/2012
thanks so much, looking forward to meeting you next time in… More » -
Review from Bryan W.
10/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Antonio's has been in business since 1957, so for that reason alone you should entertain supporting them.
I only ordered a large Margherita pizza, so I plan to come back for the Pasta Rossa that all on Yelp are talking about.
It has a great old style, red and white checkered table cloths, basketed chianti bottles, atmosphere. -
Review from Venus B.
Palm Springs, CA
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Chicken Cesar Salad yum!
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Review from Lenna D.
Glendale, Los Angeles, CA
2/26/2012
By far my favorite Italian restaurant in the valley! Nice and cozy with a friendly staff. If you like pizza, then try their loaded Pepperoni and Bacon pizza....yum!!!
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Review from J F.
Van Nuys, CA
12/2/2011
Great Italian food, their "Pasta Rosa" is a must have.
Pizza is only sold by the pie :/ it's fairly good, crust is a little soft. Not true NY style
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Review from Yadira L.
Los Angeles, CA
1/30/2012
I LOVE THEIR PIZZA! Beautifully made and I truly believe it's the best pizza in town. I am not a crust lover, but Antonio's pizza totally changed my mind. I've never had a tastier crust than theirs. I look forward to the crust of each slice. Btw, yes I would like another pizza!
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Review from Ken C.
Chino Hills, CA
6/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have loved this place since my mom and dad took me here when I was a little dude back in the 50s!
This is where I learned to love to eat pie! And watch them throw it too.
Lovely old school atmosphere with the Chianti bottles hanging from the rafters, and murals of Italy painted on the walls.
Beautiful, classic, tasty. Has been for over 50 years.
Great memories are even better when they stay alive.
Keep up the good work Antonio's! -
Review from Charles G.
Sherman Oaks, CA
10/2/2011
We have been eating here for more than 15 years.
This is a family run old school Italian restaurant. It's been in the family 52 years and it shows. The atmosphere is kind of corny, but it's charming and the brother and sister owner take care of you. Most of the servers they hire are great and it just feels like we are at home (of course after 15 years you sort of expect that feeling).
The prices are not dirt cheap for what you get (veal dishes run around $17 with soup or salad, pastas closer to 10 with $3 extra for salad). But the food quality is good and consistent. The pizza is simply delicious and a great value as you can feed a lot with a pie. They use very high quality cheese and lots of it and the quality shows through in every bite. Their toppings are superb, again they don't buy the average restaurant wholesale peperoni or other toppings. They buy what they would want to it and it shows.
My personal favorite is the veal marsala and gnocchi. The gnocchi comes with a tomato-riccotta sauce but you can change it up for one of their other sauces. I often order a different sauce in the pasta dishes to try different tastes and it is no problem at all. They actually have only three or four basic sauces or you can mix some of them together to get a different flavor.
Chicken romano is also a favorite (boneless chicken cacciatore).
After years of no discounts at all, they have started advertising discounts all over including here. At full price I consider the prices to be fair but not cheap. If you get money off, this place is a real deal. Give it a try and say that you saw Charles and Gary's review on yelp. -
Review from Jon O.
Santa Ana, CA
6/14/2011
Another joint I remember from my college days, I thought I had reviewed them before.
Ownership changed awhile back I'm pretty sure becuase the crust is different than it used to be....now its more of a NY style I think.... not a hand tossed pizza with an outer crust....but the new pizza crust is still excellent.
I highly recommend the italian sausage as a topping, or the Special Pizza -
Review from Katie H.
Sherman Oaks, CA
7/27/2011
This is BY FAR one of the best Italian restaurants EVER!!!! Linguine and white clam sauce is off the hook and their pizza is FABULOUS.
Reminds me of an "old school" mid-western , family owned hole in the wall , but clean! -
Review from Elizabeth M.
Sherman Oaks, CA
12/17/2011
Service was good, but the food is not so much. We love pizza, good pizza. This was far from passable. Crust was made of a bizzare type of dough, and was soft and a bit soggy. It just did not have anything about it that would make us come back. We only ate one piece each of an entire pizza because is was so mediocre.
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Review from Scooterpie S.
Los Angeles, CA
2/26/2011
Really wish it had been better because I really want to like this place. I go about once every five years because I either don't remember how mediocre it is or I hope they've gotten better. But it's always mediocre. Like an Italian "Denny's". And it's such a great location - ti really ought to be a Valley Gem!
Pizza was OK, too drowned in cheese for me, but edible, "Bruschetta" bordered on BAD, just some chopped tomato and garlic on those little garlic toasts you get in big bags at the supermarket - UGH!. My wife's eggplant parm was edible, side of spaghetti marinara was the blandest sauce ever. I mean sauce from a jar would have been better.
Prices are very reasonable, and maybe this is the problem. Based on the location, I'd expect and would like to pay a little more for a better dining experience. -
Review from Danielle P.
South Pasadena, CA
4/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
My friend's parents have been going to this restaurant since they moved to the Valley back in the 60s. I don't know if it's a family-run restaurant, but from what her parents told me, it looks pretty much the same all these years. Of course, they expanded from a much smaller space, but the decor is somewhat unchanged.
The service was nice and friendly. The pizzas came out piping hot and fresh. Unfortunately, I didn't have any, so I can't attest to the overall flavor and quality, but everyone at the table seemed to have enjoyed their slices. There was one large half cheese and half pepperoni pizza, and one large pizza topped with green peppers, sausage, and garlic. Everything was eaten save for two slices of the cheese pizza.
Our group also had two orders of their large Caesar salad, which the menu and server claimed that a single large salad could feed two people. I suppose if one were eating pizza and salad, then a large salad might be too much. However, I think I could have easily finished off the salad by myself, if that were all I wanted to eat.
As for me, since I wasn't very hungry, and was there for the company and not the food, I had a small order of the Italian salad, which was simply iceberg lettuce topped with kidney beans (which I left behind), chickpeas, and some red beets...nothing special. The house dressing tasted like it came from a bottle of supermarket salad dressing, and not the better brand. I also had a side order of a single meatball. It ended up being a very generously-sized meatball, and it was slathered in a tasty marinara sauce. The meatball was pretty good and made up for the limp and dull salad.
If I'm in the area and craving pizza, I would definitely give this place another try. However, I wouldn't go out of my way for it. -
Review from Jeanette H.
South Gate, CA
11/10/2010
Stopped by last night for late dinner and thought it was really good. It's a romantic, "traditional" Italian restaurant, complete with red checked table covers lol but I liked it. I'm all about the red sauce, it sets the tone for me for dishes and pizza, and theirs is absolutely sweet and delicious. We ordered the Mozzarella cheese (only order if you are sharing) as an appetizer which was a giant "chicken parmesan" sized fried cheese slab drowned in marinara sauce topped with a slice of cheese. OMG it was good but not for the faint of heart lol.
The rolls are awesome and were great for dipping in all the extra sauce we had from the cheese. They are completely generous with their toppings too. Our pizza was overloaded with mushrooms and tomatoes on one half and clams, and vegetarian on the other side so it was hard to lift but well worth it. It still had the perfect cheese/sauce to topping consistency which seems to elude so many pizzerias.
The service was very quick too. We never had to wait for anything long. We were recommended a Chilean Chardonay and it complemented our meal perfectly. It was a fruity wine and well worth taking the bottle home. Sadly, I need a refill already lol :) -
Review from Robert P.
Los Angeles, CA
6/20/2011 1 photo
We've lived nearby for 6 years and finally made our way into this great 50-year-old establishment for the first time tonight.
We were greeted warmly at the door by the owner who lead us to a nice corner table apart from the low-key Monday night crowd.
We kept it simple, ordering a Spring Salad off of the special menu as a starter. It came with cranberries, walnuts, and bleu cheese in a vinaigrette. It was a nice salad and a good size for two people. As a matter of personal preference I'd only recommend that they consider candied walnuts in place of the raw ones.
We ordered the Vegetarian Pizza and were delighted to find that it was not too heavy while still tasting like a good pizza should. It's a menu item for which we'd definitely return.
Some may consider the low strains of O Sole Mio and Frank Sinatra songs a touch dated, but we felt they added to the overall charm.
This is one of those restaurants that has not changed since it first opened and we hope it stays that way. -
Review from Veronica B.
Encinitas, CA
10/9/2011
Just ate here last night, and it was delicious! This is an old-school Italian restaurant with authentic decor, high quality service, and wonderful food. We had both pizza and pasta in our group, and everyone was pleased. The pizza was the right amount of crispy and the pasta was well-cooked. Excellent service and fair prices for the amount of food, too!
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Review from Jessica B.
Valley Glen, CA
2/27/2012
Antonio's is both always busy and also always has a table it seems --- even around the holidays. I enjoy the low-key atmosphere, enjoy the funky old world decor and really enjoy their menu variety (not just pizza). Killer dessert menu is very unique for a pizzeria!
Comment from Alex L. of Antonio's Pizzeria 4/3/2012
Thanks for talking the time. Looking forward to meeting you… More » -
Review from Jaime C.
Van Nuys, CA
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
First off, the pizza was top notch! Tasted great then and the day after. The ambience was also reminiscent of an old pizza joint and warm and welcoming like you had stepped into a family member's kitchen. That also was a bit of a problem as the kitchen area is flanked by female and male bathrooms with some food being uncovered right outside the male bathroom door and at waist high level. Maybe in nitpicking here but i tend to think it was poor design. Service could be a bit speedier, took a bit to even get our drink orders in a three-quarters empty place. Will probably get delivery next time and not think of the bathroom next to the food.
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Review from Crystal L.
Studio City, CA
9/29/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I've eaten at my fair share of Pizzeria's and this bar far is the best! The service is excellent.. the atmosphere is amazing, complete with checkered red and white table cloths.
I'm in love with the Canoli's there!! My guilty pleasure indeed. And the pizza.. yummm..
I've never been kept waiting around.. Everyone is smiling.. The prices are excellent.. and the Chianti.. delicious!!
I highly recommend this place!! -
Review from Arman S.
Van Nuys, CA
11/11/2011
Just tried this place out today. It was pretty romantic and the pizza was hot and fresh. The price isnt bad for a restaurant on ventura
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Review from Lily R.
North Hollywood, CA
9/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
My favorite place for Italian in LA! The pasta rosa is particularly delicious. A wonderful atmosphere too, an old school vibe. I go here with my boyfriend a lot for dates! Great service too. As good as it gets.
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Review from Ron P.
Van Nuys, CA
11/10/2011
This my old standby Italian restaurant that we have been going to for decades. My favorites are the pizza, antipasto and of course the hot rolls.
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Review from Sarala W.
Sherman Oaks, CA
10/6/2011 Purchased a Yelp Deal 1 Check-in Here
We are big fans of this place! I love the Veggie pizza, my 2 1/2 year old loves the minestrone soup and my husband loves the chix parm. They make their own bread and sauces and dressings.
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Review from Jennifer J.
Ventura, CA
2/28/2008
I initially came in here with a chip on my shoulder. I was prepared to not like it. Of all the restaurants we could go to, why here? (Nose in air) I haven't read anything about it.
But a strange thing happened. The friend I was going to meet got hung up in traffic. Rather than traverse the streets of Ventura Boulevard until she arrived, I went in, sat down, ordered a $5 generic glass of Cabernet, and took in the scene. And as I was sitting there, a thought occurred to me. In the face of so many flashy restaurants and cheap taco trucks, we too often forget the importance of restaurants like these. Are they breaking any culinary ground? Do they sell $200 pizza with foie gras and cavier? No. But can you take your grandmother there? Absolutely!
This is a family restaurant, through and through. The ceiling is adorned with twinkly lights, wax grapes, and a garland of empty bottles of chianti, while the walls are studded with plaques of appreciation from the local Little League teams. The vinyl seats are worn and cracked in places. The table cloths are checkered red and white. And the music is Dean Martin.
While sitting there, I observed a large family taking up the center table. Clearly they were regulars. The children milled about as if they were at a relatives' house. The adults caught up on the current goings on of each others lives. And the waiter acted as if they, too, were another member of the family asking how so-and-so was doing. Call me a sap, but it was kind of a touching sight.
Will this restaurant be taking home any Michelin stars? Unlikely. But the wine was decent, the pizza quite good, and the service was outstanding. And it was the perfect place to catch up with my dear friend. -
Review from Boar T.
North Hollywood, CA
9/22/2011
The pasta Rosa is insane!. Great vibe too.
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Review from scott p.
San Diego, CA
1/30/2010
A really great "local" Italian restaurant that I see pretty much never in my life in so cal. Two things that were great about this place
1) their version of mozzarella sticks was a BLOCK of cheese, covered in batter, covered in marinara sauce.
2) while we were there a children's magician showed up to play a party happening in the front room, on the way out we watched him perform to a room full of rapt 10 year olds. Amazing. -
Review from Rebecca Anne M.
Orange County, CA
5/14/2011 2 photos
We had the utmost displeasure of dining here and will never go back! I agree with earlier review by Rueben B. about the owners acting like you are doing them a favor by eating there. R U D E!!!
Alex has to be the rudest, most inhospitable owner ever! Apparently, she does not understand the importance of customer service & hospitality! Nor does she seem to care about the importance of customer retention. This restaurant is a participant of http://restaurant.com but refused to honor the gift certificate we paid for. She said not valid on Saturdays. The restaurant sets their own rules. No where on the long list of rules did it state that it was not valid on Saturdays. We pointed this out to her and she said she didn't care because she doesn't want to take them on Saturdays because that is her busy day. Well, I can tell you, it was not busy! When we looked around and all the empty tables were pointed out to her, she said "Don't look at my restaurant -or this conversation is over...What does this http://restaurant.com gift certificate do for me"??? Well Alex, it advertises and attracts hundreds of new customers who may not otherwise know of, or visit your restaurant. These new customers would fill your empty tables and bring in more revenue. OMG - her attitude was unbelievable. On top of the bad attitude.... The place was dingy, peeling veneer around the counter and cash register. Chairs are grimy and worn....Plus, around $75 for two pizzas, a salad, gnocchi, 2 beers & 2 root beers. This would be fine, if the food was fine. It was not. The pizza reminds me of, and takes me back.... to drive-in movie theater pizza. Gnocchi was Yucchi, Much tastier pizza & pasta restaurants close by with friendly service too, on Ventura Blvd. like Spumoni's or Vitello's. -
Review from David R.
Hot Springs, AR
8/13/2011
Used to eat here when I was a kid. Great Pizza, Antipasto, and dinner rolls. Wonder if they still have the old jukebox.
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Review from Ginger E.
Los Angeles, CA
10/1/2007
Antonio's Pizzeria has been here foreva. My uncle claims he use to take all his hot dates here back in the day. Antonio's is a standard Italian restaurant complete with red and white table cloths. The food and prices are standard and my family usually does take out. The pizza, pasta, and lasagna are tasty, and the service is always fast and efficient.
Overall the vibe is a bit kitchy. there is an open kitchen and photos of Italy on the wall. There is limited parking in the back, but most of the parking is metered on the street. A classic Valley establishment. -
Review from Rick O.
Albuquerque, NM
9/4/2008
Antonio's is a great spot. We normally order pizza and enjoy it at home, but the other night we decided to stop in and give the table service a shot. It was a Tuesday night and pretty mellow with 1 waiter, 1 manager, and about five 2-tops. Service was quick and efficient. The food was great. I ordered Fettuccine Verdi (fettuccine, garlic, butter, spinach, white sauce) which was fantastic. The wife ordered a bowl of minestrone and claimed "she would order this every time we came back." The pizza is also fantastic, we usually order Antionio's Special, which has it all. I also recommend getting the additional garlic topping for the pizza (mounds of crushed garlic everywhere).
Antonio's is 50+ years old and once you visit you will know why it has had such longevity along a boulevard with such a high turnover rate of restaurants. It's the food stupid...oh yeah, and the service. -
Review from Hope W.
Los Angeles, CA
12/15/2010 1 Check-in Here
Love the family vibe. We've been here several times.
Most amazing sausage pizza ever.
Delicious chicken rose pasta with basil.
Only down side was the not-so-great tiramasu;-( Seemed stale.
Will continue to go back! -
Review from Ariel C.
Sherman Oaks, CA
7/1/2011
Decent tasting pizza but very soggy. They need to get what my old job had which was a contraption you put the pizza on top of that has drainage holes in. Btw, veggie toppings are more likely to cause the sogginess you see in pizzas namely mushrooms. We had a Hawaiian pizza btw. If they sorted out the soggy problem, we may be back
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Review from Faye T.
Sherman Oaks, CA
4/16/2011
Love the pizza here. They make you feel like family, and it feels comfortable to be there. Does help that the food is amazing, lol.
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Review from Craig M.
Santa Ana, CA
5/15/2011
The most arrogant owner you could imagine. I don't know which is worse. The food or the attitude.
