I was traveling for work solo, looking for a place that I could go to by the beach and get a nicer…read moredinner outside on the patio and enjoy the summer nights in August. I love Italian and was short driving distance from my hotel. Servers sat me right away, menu was great. Waiter convinced me to get the restaurant week special menu. After ordering I got the meatballs (good!!) and then the kitchen power went out.. so they said we're not sure how long it will be. You can wait, maybe at least 30 mins- but you can have anything cold if you want. We just can't cook anything hot. I said I'm in no rush I'll wait, so 45 - 60 mins goes by and seeing so many tables get up and leave. I'm just killing time So then my meal comes out and I got some brown butter sage pasta which was amazing. And while the waiter was so apologetic the entire time, it was fine I had no where to be. He packed me extra dessert to go and eat at the beach sunset. And then comped my entire meal at the end. Was such a nice experience even outside of that. The food was amazing & Service was great!

Trendy doesn't always mean amazing food…read more We arrived about 15 minutes before our reservation. We easily found parking about 25 yards from the entrance. The restaurant was almost empty, our dining companions hadn't arrived yet. We ordered sparkling water, crispy provolone and the olives, almonds and fries appetizers. The provolone arrived warm, at best, the vodka sauce it was served with was delicious. This would have been fantastic if it arrived in a small cast iron skillet, instead it was a slab of cheese that would have been better had it not arrived at the table. The olives and almonds were small and forgettable. The fries were divine. Hot, salty and served with ketchup and a Chipotle mayo. The place began to fill and I began to think we may have ordered the wrong dishes. The server was challenged. Good thing I wasn't too hungry, I settled on a caesar salad that was...boring. My guy had the Tonnarelli, that was supposed to be cacio e pepe but it was drier than the Sahara and if there were a sprinkle of pepper it ran away, far away. Our friends enjoyed the Tagliatelle and they likely would have enjoyed a shower of Parmigiano Reggiano. There was none in sight. The bread and butter was super delicious. We should have ordered a boatload. At $14 for a slice of bread served with the same almonds and olives was silly...the garlic butter was super yummy. Serve the bread and butter. Ditch the olives and almonds and by all means, slather that gorgeous butter everywhere. The coffee arrived after the chocolate and pecan brownie and dessert spoons arrived after the cannoli was devoured. We learned our server loved our friendliness on what he described was his 1st night. A few missteps, but he was tipped a generous 35% because everyone has a first night. Ignacio was friendly, and will be a fantastic server in due time. He has hopes we'll visit again. I explained we would likely see him in Argentina sooner than that. No visit by a manager. Drinks and food were dropped by alternate staff whose robot demeanor felt like we were inconveniencing them. Best service of the night was the security guard posted outside the front door - he opened and held the door for us as we arrived and as we left and even bid us a good evening. Class act. If trendy is your thing, you might enjoy this place, it was a miss for me. Expensive too. I get it though. Wages, insurance, location, and prices are what they are.

Sami is the absolute best!!! Venice prince street pizza is…read morewonderific, service was top tear as well

If I could give more stars I would!! I have gone to many…read morelocations and tried the pizza from all, safe to say that it's all nothing less than DELICIOUS! The crisp of each pizza slice is to perfection for me personally, the toppings are so delicious and rich in flavor. I LOVE the fancy prince and I occasion share the four cheese pizza as well with my boyfriend and daughter. The service though!! THE SERVICE BY KELLY/KAILEY (I'm totally misspelling this) IS SUPER GREAT!! She's always so friendly and happy to help us out. She recognizes us now whenever we come in and she's just such a vibe. That's what customer service is all about. Thank you for being you!!

I stumbled upon Petramale Pizza by total chance while driving from Santa Monica to the Marina…read moreTheatres and spotting their large pizza flag. Operating exclusively on Friday afternoons out of a church parking lot with classic rock playing. This portable setup has just works. They are pumping out fantastic, massive 18" pies that are a lovely cross between New York and Napoli styles. The crust has a delicious taste and a perfect chew, but with the structure and size of a large NY pizza pie. The Margheroni pizza was excellent, featuring an ultra-tangy tomato sauce with a lot of bite, though my pepperoni pie could have used more slices of pepperoni. The team has thought of all the details. Service is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and organized. Because they only sell whole 18" pies, you'll want to have family or friends to share in the goodness. While there are a few picnic tables on-site, most people opt for takeout. There is a slight wait if you walk up, but they accept same-day orders over the phone for a specific pick-up time so it's ready when you arrive. Payment is seamless--they take cash, debit, credit, and I easily paid via my Apple Watch. Tip: Remember, they are only open on Fridays! Call ahead to secure your pickup slot.

TL;DR: Come for bomb pizza, stay for the fun vibes!…read more Great pies being pumped out of Petramale's pizza oven in the church lot. Service is so friendly you immediately feel like family when you walk up. Yes, there is a slight wait for your order but time flies watching the well-oiled machine - from shaping the dough to shuffling pies in the oven, the team at Petramale really thought of all the details. Best part, there's seating, and live entertainment in the form of music and a basketball hoop on a truck for the whole family to enjoy We'll be back - wish I could've got a Petramale jersey for merch. Those jerseys are so cool!! Cheers, Petramale!

Great Pizza an enhanced take on classic abbots Pizza. For those wondering the greek salad pizza…read moreremains, The thing I miss is the old picture of Abbot Kinney Blvd. In spite of the name change I'll always call this place Abbots Pizza. Looking forward to stopping by

I have lived in LA for 33 years and I miss New York Pizza even more than I miss New York Bagels!…read more So imagine my surprise when I was invited to lunch in Venice at a little place named "Abbott's Pizza". That place has been around for almost as long as I have lived here and, well, maybe it should not have survived Pandemic? That might have been a mercy killing. But then ... a tech guy from New Haven, Connecticut came in and bought the old restaurant from the original owner and ... wow! What a difference! The pizzas are totally different now and so much better! Think "Mystic Pizza" more than "CPK" and you will see what I mean (check out my pictures for the details)! My surprise has turned into sheer delight! The pizza dough is now a 48-hour sourdough and it is incredibly tasty!!! They have about a dozen different kinds of toppings on the slices and so many of them are terrific! I do not eat meat on my pizza, but my friend just raved about how good was the sausage pizza! Personally, I was torn between the Plain Mootz (yummy tomato and cheese with a great flop; delicious sauce; tangy tomatoes; pure delight!) and the BBQ Chicken with savory sauce and tasty chunks of chicken! Two winners for sure! For those of you who want to eat more healthy, the new owner has kept the Salad Pizza -- and has improved upon the avocado by whipping it with lemon juice so it stays bright green and does not get oxidized and turn brown from the air. The best news of all is that the new owner, JD, is renovating and updating the shop, putting in new, more comfortable seating, and has hugely upgraded the beverage selection! LilGuy will be the new name soon, and this is sure to become a hot spot on Abbot Kinney Blvd., even without "Abbott's" in the name! Fantastic New Haven style pizza; crunchy, chewy, perfectly cooked dough with a great mouth feel; friendly staff; comfortable seating; and very affordable prices. The Lil Guy is sure to be a winner! I look forward to going back next week and trying the rest of the menu! I hope to see you there!

Finally made it here and it's fantastic…read more Wish they had more space waited 30+ minutes but the Margherita sei was delicious.

Our second time here and it is still as good! Was excited when I managed to snag a reservation for…read moretwo on Sunday at 5pm via Doordash reservations. We shared a burrata appetizer and the Ruttis pizza this time. The flavors were on point and the pizza dough was light. Like many reviews have said, our pizza was soft and tender in the center. However, this is NOT because it was undercooked. Neapolitan style pizza traditionally has a soft and slightly wet center! Ours was tender but floppy enough to fold at the tip - the dough was definitely also cooked. We skipped the dessert this time but ended up getting the Sei Margherita pizza to go so we could have it for lunch the next day.

Fui no Sampas, em Marina del Rey (antigamente frequentava o local de santa Monica), e gostei…read morebastante da experiência. O atendimento foi um dos pontos altos -- o Mandachuva é super gente boa, atencioso e faz você se sentir bem recebido desde o começo. Dá pra ver que o lugar valoriza muito a hospitalidade. Na comida, destaque total pra pizza e pro espaguete, que estavam muito bons. Tudo bem servido, saboroso e com aquele gostinho que faz querer voltar. No geral, é um lugar que combina bom atendimento com comida de qualidade. Vemo-nos em breve !

Sampa's, a "gourmet" pizza restaurant in Marina del Rey/venice beach area…read more Upon walking in it's a very nice establishment. The decor and everything is cool. The service is great as well. Didn't catch the guy who served me name but he was nice. The food however...it was bad tasting at all, but my problem is the size and price of the pizza. 5 something dollars for a pizza by the slice that's that size is weird. I've had bigger slices for a cheaper price at other places. ‍

My friends and I had margarita pizza & buffalo chicken & pepperoni!…read more Staff is very nice & the space is clean. I would definitely come back!

Stopped here for a quick bite/snack on a Saturday afternoon. There was no wait and plenty of spaces…read moreto sit. While my wife was ordering pizza at the counter, I went towards the bathroom. On my way, I was stopped abruptly by an employee and questioned if I had bought anything. I said yes, and only then did he unblock my path and proceed to let me use the restroom. The only reason this interaction peeves me slightly is that I'm 8.5 months pregnant and visibly showing. I get that they only want customers to have access to the bathroom. That's a pretty standard rule across the board. But even if I hadn't bought something yet, would it really hurt this establishment that much to let a heavily pregnant person use the bathroom once? Just a thought. The pizza was pretty good.

First time coming to Felix, and I went for a girls' night on a Saturday night. We had a 7 pm…read morereservation, and we were seated within 5 min. Food: focaccia (sfincione) 10/10 Cocktail: 10/10 Pasta: 10/10 Such a beautiful Italian California cuisine.

Honestly pretty overpriced for what you get. highlights: -…read morelove the focaccia it's fluffy and has a great texture - diavola pizza was yummy, neapolitan style and very chewy crust with i enjoy - semi fredo chocolate dessert pretty good, tasted like a reese's pieces dessert bar. however i didn't love either of the pastas we got, the lemon one was okay but the cacio de peppe was very tough and none of the flavors stood out to me. service was nice and the place is pretty, they weirdly only have 2 bathrooms which is pretty limited for how big the place is. be prepared to spend at least 50 per person (probably more) as the portion sizes are really small. valet parking is $16 or you can circle the neighborhood to find street parking. i think the price really makes it overall 3 star for me unfortunately

Little Dynamite really IS dynamite!…read more This is primarily a takeout spot, although there are two tables out front and a small counter inside. Manager Kyle couldn't have been nicer or friendlier. Now, the pizza. THAT CRUST! They roll cheese right into the dough, so when it bakes, the crust gets crunchy, crispy and cheesy. You don't see that every day, and honestly, it's one of the best pizza crusts I've ever had. We tried the bacon and leek special, the pepperoni and the plain cheese, and all three were outstanding. Sometimes a plain cheese pizza is the best test because there's nowhere for mediocre pizza to hide--and this one didn't need to hide from anything.They also have garlic knots, which I'm definitely trying next time, plus soft drinks. Little Dynamite may be small, but the pizza is seriously mighty. I absolutely loved this place and will definitely be back.

I live a Detroit style pizza. This one is good but it missed the mark for me. I got a pepperoni…read more The first thing to note is it was a little floppy. I want the bottom and crust to be crisp. The tomato sauce is also a little sweet and the cheese was a little strong. For the price and size, that's also a factor on my score. It's good but I like value too and it was almost $40 for a pizza with six medium to small slices. Not enough to feed more than 2-3 people.

We ordered the Pepperoni Triple Play with an add-on of Hot Honey. One pizza was good to share…read morebetwen two people. Despite having three types of pepperoni, this does not mean the pizza is going to be covered head to toe with pepperoni slices. The tomato sauce was the best indicator that we were eating a fresh pizza. The crust was crunchy and the cheese had a nice pull. A lot of oil pooled on the bottom which was the only downside. However, I would come back again to try the other pizzas. Note: Market Pizza is located in a back patio surrounded by Jackson Place (apartments for rent) and Jackson Market (historic neighborhood cafe and deli). Follow map directions - you'll second guess yourself at first if you park on the main street because Market Pizza and Jackson Market are part of the neighborhood itself and are not surrounded by your typical commercial businesses. It's a soothing environment for brunch with draping vegetation and cute furniture. Beware of flies during daytime. The store itself only had two people working (one person mostly taking orders and one person mostly cooking) so it took a while to make the pizza because the wood fired oven isn't necessarily humongous and there were several people who had ordered before us. No buzzer so if you decide to wander around or if your table is out of earshot, you'll have to check in as they verbally call orders. I had no idea when my order was coming up but they were friendly about me checking in whenever I walked up.

I had the WORST EXPERIENCE I HAVE EVER HAD AT THIS PLACE. My interaction with the pizza maker in…read morethe back almost made me cry and left me so shaken, distraught and confused. I went up to him and asked him if there was a restroom and he looked up and said yes. And then kept working to make the pizza and said nothing else. I decided to wait a minute or two for him to finish up so not to bother him while working so I just stood there for some time right in front of him and when he was done making the pizza. I asked him "excuse me, do you know where the restroom is?". He knew I was waiting there right in front of him the whole time and knew that he was ignoring me. And he outright yelled and said "what's the magic word??" With this angry and annoyed look on his face... I was shaken up and said "where is the restroom please?" And he told me where in the most annoyed voice. And I said thank you and left. This is the most unprofessional the outright rude way I have ever been spoken to.