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    Barone's

    3.5 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    BARONE'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Stuffed mushrooms
    Kevin M.

    Sorry Steve Carell, I tried Barone's because you recommended their pizza. You were sort of right about the pizza. It was good but not great. We got the pepperoni with mushroom on half. I'd give it an 8/10. Sadly everything else fell flat. Barone's Italian Salad was bland. The famous stuffed mushrooms were also pretty average. The meatball sub was basically two meatballs on a half a sub. Again average and bland. Service was pretty good and if you like nostalgic Italian style ambiance this place looks cool. We decided if we come back we will probably just get the pizza. $132 for two plus $8 for parking.

    Eggplant Parmigiana Sandwich. Depressing.
    Susan L.

    We only eat here because my friend's family always ate here. Do a pick up order - just get a bunch of pizzas and salads. That is the best way to enjoy the nostalgia and the food. The corner pieces are my favorite - thin crust. Pretty good. On the other hand, I actually was at the restaurant, and the other food is disappointing. (Why is the artichoke appetizer made in chicken stock??) I'm sad I didn't get a personal pizza for lunch. I guess they don't really cook at lunch time. The kitchen looked quiet and empty. Maybe they just reheat. The eggplant sandwich was gluey and tasteless. The pasta on the side was definitely not fresh. Good News: I was with my aunts (in their 80s). They had an easy time parking at 11:30am and getting in and out of the lobby and dining room - even with a walker. However, I'm not sure if the bathroom doors and stalls are wide enough for someone using a walker.

    Sourdough Bread
    Saul R.

    Came here the other day and had a delicious Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and Pepperoni Pizza. Garlic Bread and Sourdough Bread was delicious. Great customer service from the staff. The server was awesome. They have big booths and a nice bar you can sit at. Coke fountain drinks. This place has been around since 1945. Parking can be kind of tight during busy hours. Nice spot to grab a bit if you are in the Valley Glen area or Van Nuys or North Hollywood. I definitely recommend.

    Dinning room
    Steve A.

    A good spot to eat in or get to go Parking is valet only 8 dollars Menu is old school Italian. The dinner room looks like you stepped back in time Good service great decor. Leather booths and chairs Pizza is rectangular and can be expensive

    Almost impossible to find crumbled sausage in LA

    Came in on a Friday afternoon, wasn't busy. Pro tip, get the meats on top of the cheese. I like my pepperoni a little toasted. The small is enough for me for 2 meals. Had a great conversation with Paul the bartender. Great visit all around.

    Lyla D.

    After watching a matinee feature of Nosferatu at Regal North Hollywood Theater, my relatives suggested having Italian-American pizza and beer for lunch. We eagerly agreed and knew he meant we were going to nearby Barone's Pizzeria on Oxnard Street, where we've eaten several times since the late 2000s. Upon arrival, we scored an open parking stall near the entrance of the pizzeria/restaurant. From the building's Swiss Chalet-like exterior, you'd not expect to find Italian-American cuisine here. The interior gives off a retro 1940s vibe. Upon closer exploration, our cheery male server explained that the building used to be the former Old Heidelberg Restaurant and Matterhorn Chef (Swiss) restaurant. Also, he said that a scene from the 1982 movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High was filmed in their main dining room. Another fun fact we learned about Barone's Pizzeria is that they were the first restaurant in Los Angeles and Southern California to sell pizza. While scanning the menus, we each ordered 12 oz of Peroni ($7 ea) beer, which we knew was served from draught/draft taps. Our server immediately poured our beer at the bar and returned to order our food. Since the pizzas are made to order, we chose a plate of golden-fried and lightly battered calamari rings and legs (calamari fritti) to quell our growling stomachs. We ordered Barone's famous thin-crust rectangular House Combination ($28.99), which includes pepperoni, sausage, and green peppers, but we requested additional sausage and pepperoni. The medium size is 9" x 12", and we wolfed it down while drinking our beers to wash it down. We enjoyed our lunch at Barone's. Their Sicilian and Neapolitan-style rectangular pizza was the perfect foil to our post-horror/romance movie day. Kudos to our lone server, who managed to maintain his composure and humor while serving the dining room.

    This place has a vibe.
    Rick L.

    I've been coming to Barone's for decades. It's old school, unique and delicious. It had been a while since we visited since we'd moved out of the San Fernando Valley a few years back, but nothing can prevent Sunday night from being pizza night, and we thought we'd venture back into the old stomping grounds and see if it's what we remembered. It was! We love the old-school Valley/Italian restaurant vibe. One might expect a place like this to feel run down with the decor and old-style booths and tables, but it was as if the place had just opened. Everything was "shiny" and comfortable. The place was also packed on a Sunday. (At least in the dining room they had open. We ordered a medium pie with garlic, onions and tomatoes (extra crispy), and an individual pineapple pizza. (Pineapple pizza naysayers need not apply.) We love the square pies with crispy edges...sort of Sicilian and slightly Detroit style, but really unique, crispy and delicious. It tasted just like the first time I'd had it decades earlier. The house salad we had with it was enough for 3 of us, with a generous amount of non-lettuce items to keep it interesting. Service was friendly and fast. Prices are reasonable. I hope Barone's goes on forever.

    Pizza Margherita
    Edrees A.

    I went to Barone's with my coworkers and it did not disappoint. There were 10 of us there and we all enjoyed the food and service there. The restaurant itself has a very cool vibe inside. Very spacious and has an old school vibe to it. The manager Teresa was amazing, made sure everything went well for us. I ordered the Margarita pizza and added sauce on it and it was delicious. Did not have to wait long and our servers made sure to check on us regularly and refill our drinks when needed. The bartender Alex was great as well. Just as a heads up they only have valet parking. Overall, a very positive experience, if you're in the area I highly recommend.

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    The staff is great and the food is amazing! I love this legendary restaurant. The atmosphere will take you back in time. . . .

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    Ask the Community - Barone's

    Did they change the pepperoni? Last I was there they were thin they used to be the good thicker cupped pepperoni

    Is there an AARP discount?

    As far as I know they do not.

    Is there a full bar?

    Yes

    Do you DELIVER?

    No delivery

    Do you offer delivery?

    No delivery

    Do they still have the spumoni ice cream pie? It's not in the new menu.

    No the company that supplied the spumoni pie discontinued it.

    What crust thickness is best?

    Thin

    Is the pizza crust keto friendly?

    No, of course not.

    Any vegan friendly items on the menu?

    Greetings I do not have their menu as best as I remember they do have meatless items. I do know that offer meatless lasagna. I guess it is how strict of a vegan you are. Hope this helps.

    Did Barone's get new ownership? Or did they change their pizza? I remember it being more garlicky....

    Not new ownership, but the cooks seem to have changed. The food is not as good as it once was! The owners no longer seem to care.

    Hello. Congratulations for a great review on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. I just do NOT understand the use of Monterrey Jack Cheese ?…

    I hate when people do this but I am going to answer with a question first.... Have you had the pizza yet? If you had you may have realized that the rich flavors from the Jack combined with one of the best pizza sauces I have ever tasted create a… Read more

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