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    Fiorelli Pizza

    4.7 (125 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Aaron O.

    Love the pepperoni pizza here - you can tell they put a lot of care into the pizza and the ingredients. We came in for their party a couple weeks back, and they were putting on an event for the start of the summer. The place was humming and they were making pepperoni pizzas left and right. They were super nice and friendly to my wife and I, and offered us a slice and a coke. The flavor was excellent - I particularly loved that bit of char on the outside of the crust. Reminded me of some of my favorite New York slices. The restaurant itself has a cozy, just-discovered-your-favorite-little-family-run-joint vibe to it. It's super cute, the pizza's great, and the vibe is great. Go check it out :)

    Christin C.

    I was pleasantly surprised at how good these pies were. We ordered the fiorelli classic w pepperoni and fennel sausage. The dough was crispy with a nice chew, and both pizzas were very flavorful. We got the pizza delivered and they held up really well. This pizza spot is underrated!

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    Edward C.

    This is for delivery only: The dough was a bit chewy but after I reheated and crisped it up, it got better so I would say good for in person! Lots of pepperoni, a bit greasier than I expected but you're ordering pizza, not going for health here. Overall, would maybe order delivery again but definitely justifies a visit in person.

    Brian A.

    Got takeout so I can't comment on the service or ambiance but the pizza was excellent. They're big enough to share, but I easily polished one off one on my own. Great crust, crispy and chewy. Excellent sauce. The cheese pizza was amazing and the pepperoni was incredibly flavorful. I would definitely put this one on par with Mozza, but it does not come close to my triumvirate of Sonny's, Apollonia's, and Secret Pizza. Still, damn good pizza that is totally worth the price.

    Fiorelli classic cheese pizza
    Z P.

    I've been coming to Fiorelli's since the good ol' days in the garden - yes it was in a garden in Venice... California, but you would think you just stepped into Italy! Haha Michael and Liz were the highlights of our biking trips to the beach. There's something special about Michael's pizza. It just has so much flavor compared to most places. And really everything they make is just amazingly good. LA isn't the easiest place to get a good pizza, so I'm grateful for Michael that he even exists and wakes up every day and says "ya know what? I'm gonna get outta bed today and give the city of Angels some good quality pizza to feast on." He doesn't have to do it. He could easily decide to become a chef at some high end restaurant or learn AI and become a developer or start recording his hilarious interactions with the beautiful and incredible Liz and start a Substack or blog, but he doesn't. He wakes up and gives us damn good pizza out of the kindness of his east coast heart. I love Fiorelli's. Not just because I love the vibe, the flavors, the crust, the sauce or how much passion Michael and Liz pour into the place... I love it because they've become family and family who knows how to make the best damn pizza in the city. Come and try it, you won't be disappointed. Fughettabout it. Or actually don't fughettabout it!

    Janet C.

    What a GREAT spot!! With YUMMY Pizza Closed on Mon & Tue - so we stayed to Wed to check it out. Even waited until they opened before driving back to SJ. Was it worth it - Heck YEAH!! Got the pepperoni pizza with mushrooms - ingredients appeared to be fresh and tasty! Dough was thin, the way we like it, and kept its shape. Our test for pizza 1) was it good hot = YES!! 2) is it still good cold? = YES!! Also got the olive oil lemon muffin and the cookie - both were spectacular!! Cookie was crunchy on the outside... soft on the inside. Muffin is VERY light and moist... same with the frosting - overall, very yummy!! The owners were super nice and friendly!! And clearly love their restaurant - which I love!! It is small so they have approximately 10 counter top seats inside and two bistro tables on the sidewalk with two chairs each ... i think there was also an alcove... but didn't check for seats. I assume Take Away/ to go would be good too! Would I go back? Yes, Of Course!!! And can't wait! Until then..... back to SJ - see ya later LA.

    Lamb Bolognese
    Martin T.

    So good. I'd add burrata to your pizza to make it even better. Cute spot, but not too much seating. The staff were all great too, I didn't catch the front register guy's name, but you're the man.

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    Johnny C.

    My favorite pizza in LA at the moment! The couple running Fiorelli are so sweet and very passionate about everything they make. Every ingredient tastes so fresh and treated with care. The dough makes the crust have this wonderful crackle on the edges and stay crisp all the way to the middle of the pie. My favorite right now is the supreme with a side of spicy ranch. I don't even like ranch with pizza, but whatever they put in theirs is so addictive. I recently tried their 4 cheese potato pizza with garlic, peppers, basil, and lemon. They keep it simple with the toppings and create perfect balance. Whenever I am craving pizza I come here everytime! I recommend this place to everyone and don't hesitate to take a peek inside while walking down 3rd st.

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    Ron R.

    Fantastic Pizza spot on 3rd! Fiorelli has moved north to 3rd St. in the middle of Beverly Grove and has brought along some incredible options! Fresh ingredients and love is used in every pizza. The service is excellent. Every pie served with a smile! If you'd like something else other than pizza then try their fresh pasta bolognese. They had a tremendous octopus sandwich on their special so make sure to check those out too!!

    Phuong T.

    Fiorelli has been on my list to try for so long. Ordered a pepperoni pizza and it came cold with sticky gross cheese. I liked their dough and flavor of the pepperoni but just was such a disappointing pizza overall.

    caesar salad
    Celine K.

    some of the best caesar salad i've ever had, highly recommend trying it. they have a lunch special going on with a pizza, drink and cookie for $26. the sausage is made in-house and the fennel sausage pizza was delicious. everything on the menu sounded great and the staff were extremely nice. i will definitely be back to try more!

    Sarah S.

    With my friend in town this week with her children, I thought of Fiorelli Pizza as the perfect lunch option! Especially after a day over at Venice Beach as it's Abott Kinney location is very convienient. What 7 and 9 year old doesn't love pizza at a secret garden? Oh it was destined to be a win and the good news is that the food is adult level delicious to pair with the fun. Chickens and ducks and bunnies, oh my! Now, to be open, the secret garden is cool and the absolutely adorable ugly black & white chicken who was my fav, were all very adorable to look at through their coops, but you're here for the eats. The pair running this shop are kind, patient, and offering helpful suggestions as they bake pizza after pizza in their outdoor pizza oven. I had a fun time watching as they popped pies in & out of the oven. My friends and I shared the Bianco Pizza which had a lovely thick layer of four cheeses, garlic, potatoes, lemon, basil, and guandilla peppers - def my favorite of the slices. We also had cheese, pepperoni (TASTY button style), and fennel sausage, as well - loved them all. I also tried their fun, new wood fired hot dog. WOW! Highly recommended. It's so freaking cool with the pizza style crust on it! They beautify it with a design of mustard & some hot peppers. As she handed me the hot dog, she said she put the peppers on the side in case the kids wanted to try some without! Like....sheesh, so thoughtful, my heart melted. Loved it! It's so peaceful dining at Fiorelli Pizza! Excellent staff, delicious pizza and hot dogs, an overall fabulous experience~!

    Pepperoni
    Shell M.

    10/10 food, service and ambiance. Stumbled upon Fiorelli while in the area and lord it was a godsend. The flavors were delicious and it being paired with a perfectly cooked crust was the cherry on top. I love ya Fiorelli

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    Such an underrated hit. Best pizza, best pastas in a very crowded city for Italian food.

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    6.5 mi•Echo Park
    •$$$

    We went last night for the first time to celebrate my birthday as it's around the corner from our…read morefavorite pizza place Quartersheets. What a great small restaurant with a fantastic buzz. No detail is overlooked. Beautiful design -- reminds me of what your Italian grandma's dining room would look like if she had great taste. We took a Lyft since the parking situation is tough (but there is a paid lot down the street) and we were running late.I called and left message that we were running 15 minutes late and they got my voicemail and they were great about. Table was available right away. Cocktails were impressive - and we started with a dirty martini and a Negroni blanco. The garlic bread made with Bub & Grandma's bread is a clear winner. Our server Emerson was top notch and steered us through the menu and drinks and was informative and friendly as very professional. When he'd walk through dining room, he was scanning to see if anyone was trying to catch his eye. And when I did he came right over. None of this look straight ahead stuff I sometimes see when it's a busy night. You can get out of Donna's for a reasonable price if you stick to garlic bread, salad and one of their excellent pasta dishes (5 of the dishes are in the $25-$28 range). We splurged and got the scampi (from France) what a sauce, truffle gnocchi, amazing chicken Marsala with amazing mushroom sauce $32) and the Cesar salad was delicious and not mailed in. We ordered 1 dessert (panna cotta with pistachio brittle and fresh figs) and they brought a tiramisu and tiny glasses of their own limoncello out on the house. We also tried 1 glass of their special vermouth since we are vermouth lovers. A++++ experience all round and it was a high level of ingredients and food -- chef and his team are top notch. I now need to find out who's the chef in that kitchen because they've built an excellent team. Donna's slyly calls itself just a "red sauce Italian restaurant" but I'd say that's a real understatement...and I think it's a great date night or small group place because it's intimate and you can hear your table partners talk. I don't recall any music playing - just the warm brown background noise of fun conversation. We ate early (my preference these days) and if you don't see any openings for reservations, ask Resy to give you an alert -- you'll get notified when reservations open up. Emerson said they always hold some tables for walk ins. PS -- I normally don't leave such long reviews, but I have some friends who are chefs and who own restaurants - and when I see other Yelp reviews where someone leaves a one star because the hostess was allegedly rude when everything else is great -- I just hate to see how it can affect a restaurant. I have no relationship with this restaurant at all. I don't know any anyone who works in it or owns any part of it, but I just don't like to see people abuse the reviews -- the restaurant business is tough as it is. And as someone who has worked downtown and driven through Echo Park for 30 years - I think Donna's is a great addition to Echo Park.

    So good !! And worth the waiting time. It gets busy so try…read moreto make a reservation. They do take walk ins. We went during a dodger game pre dinner / cocktail hour so that's also something to look at prior to going. Loved the restaurants look and design inside. staff was amazing and pleasant through out the whole dinner experience. Food: started with the garlic bread so flavorful. Tried the meatball dish and FUSILLI ALLA VODKA!! My favorite for the night. Everything had amazing taste and paired well!! There were 2 of us and sharing these plates was the perfect portion size for reference. Thank you Donna's !!

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    Donna's - Bar area.

    Bar area.

    Donna's - Vodka pasta

    Vodka pasta

    Donna's - Broccolini

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