We enjoyed The Appetizer for years when it was on Deep Valley Drive in Rolling Hills Estates and were craving some good off-hill pizza. Called in an order instead of ordering online because we wanted a half and half large pizza. Would have been helpful to be able to order half and half online because I just knew the fellow on the phone was going to screw up the order even after I repeated the order twice and he repeated it after me. Come on. I ordered a half Appetizer Special (pepperoni, crumbled sausage, salami, meatball, mushroom, black olive, bell peppers, onion) and half pepperoni, jalapeno, pineapple (our go-to).. What we got for our $34 pizza was half Appetizer Special and half pepperoni, crumbled sausage and jalapeno. Man, we were really craving our Pepperoni, jalapeno, pineapple. The toppings on the Appetizer Special were plentiful as was the sausage (we didn't order) on the other half. Probably the only reason I added a star. But the pizza really fell short and was nothing like we remembered. I am a pizza snob and while the Appetizer was definitely in the running for a good, solid pizza with a good, chewy and tasty crust in the past, that pizza, sadly, is long gone today. I even called to speak to a manager or the owner about the screwed up order and was told he would call me. He never did. We also ordered the Antipasto Salad which was decent. The marinated mushrooms and artichokes ARE still very good. I thought the Italian dressing was missing but it was shoved in the corner under a bunch of lettuce and after two helpings, we still didn't see it so I had mentioned that to the worker on the phone as well. I do hate how they do that at places to skimp out on adding more ingredients to the salad. Sadly, I wouldn't recommend The Appetizer any more for all of these reasons. read more

Immaculate service, the man working the front saw me waiting in my car as my food was getting prepared and decided to bring my order to me! And the food was great! read more

Got the medicine pepperoni and mushroom pizza well done. The ingredients were fresh. There was a little tartness in the sauce. I like that they put vent holes on the top of the pizza box. Service was very friendly. read more

Artiano's Appetizer 2 GO - Medium Pepperoni and Mushroom Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Great to go place! Pizza is amazing! They are friendly and helpful!! They do not have any tables to eat so you have to pick up or have it delivered. read more

The food was fresh and the service was great. We appreciated the friendly atmosphere. Thank you for a great dinner!

Small to go place with friendly family atmosphere service and where else can you get a delicious slice of pizza with 3 toppings for $4.90 tax included. Best value lunch in the neighborhood! read more

Artiano's Appetizer 2 GO - Slice of pizza with 3 toppings- basil, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Live their food. Best meatball sandwich in the west and the best marinara sauce I've ever had. Lively family owned place. I wish I still lived close by. But had it last night and it was awesome. read more

The appetizer has been around since 1973 since 1973. They moved over to Hawthorne Boulevard and changed the name around but still has great Italian food recipes are from the grandmother and taste great. read more

Service was amazing and the guy helped me pick out a sandwich and walked me through the menu! Got hungry just sitting there smelling the amazing food Definitely check it out! read more

I highly recommend this place . Five stars cos my 1st time to try this place. I ordered large pizza half vegetarian and half appetizer pizza really good. My husband like it too . I try their Turkey breast sandwich is really good too. read more

100/10, everything on the menu is delicious. Best pizza, wings, meatballs, etc... in the area. Anything you could possibly imagine from a joint like this is gonna deliver in every possible way. The owner and employees are best. Best pizza I've had in years. It's that kind of taste you can't describe but it hits like a freight train when you find it. read more

This place is special. I am just finishing up a Tuna sandwich and wow. The roll is perfect, best tomatoes and fresh lettuce. I have been working through the menu over the past few months. If your hungry try the Chicken Parm or meatball sandwich. They come with Soup or salad and a garlic bread which is awesome! Chicken Marsala over Penne! I could go on. And don't forget the service. It is over the top in kindness and timing. read more

Was craving a meatball sandwich so of course I got on yelp and this place popped up and the name looked familiar. So drive over, parking was easy and walked in. A very nice friendly atmosphere and great energy. I ordered a meatball sandwich with mozzarella cheese and just sat waiting. Of course talked about food while waiting, I mean what else is there to talk about. Ok so the place had all the good food smells and I was really hungry after a long run in a local park. Ok my order was ready really quick and the price was reasonable and couldn't wait to get home and check it out. Um my car had all the great smells, I should get this as an air freshener ok got home took my sandwich out of the container and threw it in a plate and dug in. The bread was great it had a little toasted crunch. Ok here we go the meatballs where the perfect size and when I bit in I tasted all my favorite fresh meatball flavors. This isn't one of those premade frozen meatballs. It was amazing. I'm definitely going back soon but may try the eggplant parmigiana yum. 5 thumbs up read more

Artiano's Appetizer 2 GO - Meatball Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

Best meat & sausage lasagna ever!! Putting our order in for Christmas Eve. We also love the pizza & Cesar salad

We've driven past this place for years and finally tried it out. I'd say it's good restaurant quality italian food without the hassle or up charge of a restaurant. Pastrami Sandwich (5): This was an awesome sandwich. Plenty of thinly sliced pastrami on a crispy and chewy roll and smothered with cheese. The mustard sauce brought a really nice contrasting flavor to the sandwich. I'm a fan of hot sandwiches and this one didn't disappoint. Chicken Marsala (4): This dish was very good as well just not my favorite. The mushrooms were a nice touch and the pasta and chicken were cooked properly. Nothing really popped for me on this dish but it was done well with decent flavor. They say they have the best pizza in the south bay. We'll have to test that out on our next visit. read more

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Excellent I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs with meat sauce. I would highly recommend this place. Great portion size friendly service awesome food they must go to. read more

Definitely!!! The food is amazing and service and staff is great. I can't even decide which foods are the best because all is tasty

We miss The Appetizer being closer to home...my husband had been going there since the '70s!...but thankfully it's still close by. We LOVE their pizza and family-run vibe. They're off-menu, but we always order eggplant pizza, and a white spinach pizza: olive oil, Alfredo sauce, ricotta. YUMMY. They're always super accommodating. Thanks guys, here's to going on 50 years of great pizza from you! read more

Love this place. Get the Torpedo, Dont change it, just get it. Delivery on Slice is cheaper too.

Food was waiting for me when I walked in. Stayed warm and delicious. We had the eggplant parm and lasagna.

Amazing place, pizza was great. They call it "two slices" but you'll be surprised, lol. I'll be back.

Always order the spaghetti meat sauce. Can recommend it. Used to go to Appetizer in PV but ordered various sandwiches and pizzas which were good. Mainly takeout. read more

This is a family owned Italian eatery mainly for to go orders. I always pick up pizza, sandwiches (eggplant parmigiana and meatball are favorites) or lasagna. The food quality is excellent and portions are sizable. They offer several other pasta dishes and vegetarian friendly items too. The service is always friendly and prompt. I miss their old location on the hill but this area is easy to get to and has plenty of parking. read more

I've been going to Appetizer's since their location in Palos Verdes. While I did start with enjoying their pizza, pasta, and pastrami sandwich, I have become allergic to dairy. As a result, I focus on their pastrami sandwich (without cheese). After all this time, their sandwich is still absolutely delicious. The sandwich itself has the perfect amount of mustard and pickles that pair wonderfully with the copious amounts of pastrami. Yum! If you need a delicious sandwich, make sure to stop here! read more

Artiano's Appetizer 2 GO - Hot Pastrami Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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We order from this amazing restaurant tonight for the first time.. It was by far the best take out pasta we have had in a long time. Every dish was delicious! My family is picky and they impressed them all! We can't wait to try more dishes from them again read more

wonderful!!!!!! love their pizza so so so much, i definately recommend you try it!! very fast service from kind employees :)

Pizza quality is slipping, used to be very good. The slices are made with different dough and it must be sitting around a long time because they don't taste anywhere as good as the basic to order pizza..... even that is not what it once was but is still alright. read more

I love Appetizers2Go! Their veggie sandwich is the best! It's always the softest bread and freshest veggies. +They have generous portion sizes. The food is always ready fast and they are always super friendly! My baby loves going to pick up his pizza. Here's a couple pictures of the AMAZING veggie sandwiches I always get!! read more

Artiano's Appetizer 2 GO - Best Veggie Sandwiches!!! Mushroom,, avocado, tomatoes, provolone, onion, lettuce - Pizza Near Me - Torrance, California

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Our new favorite spot when craving a tasty slice of pizza. Delicious house-made sauce and crust, we absolutely loved our food. They also have great dinner options, next time we'll grab lasagna. read more

I've been looking for an alternative to Lampost Pizza which has been my favorite since I was a kid because they are incredibly expensive. I've tried many pizza places in the area and was never completely impressed. I decided to try this place and so glad I did the pizza was priced reasonably and it was really good the day of and the day after. I will give this place another go when the pizza craving hits again. read more

First I gotta mention how friendly and sweet everyone who works here is, they're just adorable! As for the food, so far I tried their calzone, very cheesy, heavy but delicious. Also tried their all meats pizza and their veggie pizza, both are great! you can really taste the good quality of the meats that they have, also they are really generous when it comes to toppings! Too bad both times we ordered we were soo hungry that I didn't have time to take photos. Will try to remember that next time! Which will be def soon. read more

Good place for take out pizza, etc. Nothing gourmet, just a solid take out pizza joint.

This is my favorite local sandwich place. They also have great pizzas. Service is always great. Orders are usually ready within 15-20 minutes of ordering if not sooner. - Quality - Order ahead - Good service - Easy parking - Great location - Value - Pizza - Love their turkey and cheese sandwiches read more

Great food and awesome people!!! I ordered trays of food for Christmas Eve for 21 people. It was delicious and reasonable Appetizer does not disappoint!! read more

Average food at a decent price - Ordered a pizza and a sandwich with garlic bread. Growing up with the original Appetizer on the hill, I was expecting better. The garlic bread was the big disappointment for me as it didn't have any garlic taste to at all - ended up throwing away. The sandwich was decent but not great and the pizza didn't look appetizing. This may be a personal taste preference but there are better options out there. Maybe it was an off day but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

Enjoyed both great service and food-required an early order(1015am) and happily accommodated. 4 pizzas, salads and garlic bread. All ready, fresh, and on-time. Our second lunch ordering for work, and will likely be back read more

I grew up eating at The Appetizer on the Peninsula and was sorry to see that iconic restaurant close. Fortunately, the Torrance to-go location opened, so I can still enjoy my favorite Torpedo submarine sandwich when I'm in town. This is one of my "must visit" spots when I visit Southern California. I've also introduced my wife to the sandwiches and she's in agreement- they're great! All of the food is worth a mention. Besides sandwiches, they serve very good pizza and pasta dishes as well. There are a couple of tables, but you should know the restaurant is set up for to-go dining. This is a great small business with friendly staff. Please try it and show your support. read more

I have eaten here many years ordering pizza, sandwiches and pasta dishes. Today I ordered a Torpedo sandwich and a tuna sandwich to be delivered. When they arrived, both were inedible. The tuna sandwich had hair in it! The torpedo sandwich had so much dressing that the bread was drenched and soggy. Like I said, I have enjoyed the food here for years, but this will have to be my last time ordering from them. Yuck! read more

This was one of the most iconic restaurants in Palos Verdes - The Red Onion; the Admiral Risty (R.I.P.) & the Appetizer - and one my family has been going to since it opened in 1972. Anello has done an amazing job continuing the legacy his father built - R.I.P. Alfonso Artiano (b. 09/13/1941 d. 05/27/2019). The good news is that the Appetizer did not close - but merely moved to a more accessible location. Of course I was skeptical - would the atmosphere and cuisine be as phenomenal as it always has been? The answer - is an unqualified "YES" - They even have the original "cooler" from the original location! Of course I will miss the mural of Old Italia on the wall, Anello has done a fine job of moving forward with the times, but also paying homage to the history of this iconic and memorable restaurant. If you thought the Appetizer closed, you're in luck - and if you're concerned about the menu ... you need not be! Thank you Anello and the Appetizer Family for continuing the tradition - and honoring so many fine memories of our past! read more

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Great people and great food! I grew up chowing at the Appetiser in RPV during my high school years. Turkey and roast beef sands are to die for . They are currently located off Hawthorne Blvd. in Torrance. Extensive menu... it's all good . The taste of the bread is the crown jewel for deli sands etc. read more