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    Ghisallo

    3.8 (343 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Market Veggie and Classic Cheese
    David Y.

    This place is all about pizza, specifically, the dough. On this visit, we ate in the front section, which offers New York style slices. I tried one cheese slice and one with market vegetables, which was piled high with zucchini, mushroom, and some kind of leaf. The toppings and cheese tasted great, but the star is definitely the bread. It's crisp, bordering on burnt in spots, and super airy. They leave a fairly large crust too, which I enjoyed. We also tried a seasonal panettone, which I was impressed by. I find most panettone to be dry, but this was far from it. I highly recommend a trip to Ghisallo's

    Trinny T.

    I went here for dineLA The first thing I noticed is that the dineLA menu they gave was so different than what posted online. First, the chicken wings weren't there. Waiter said wings weren't available. Second, the online menu gave an impression that there was 4-course meal: app, pizza, pasta, and dessert. in-restaurant menu had an OR between pizza and pasta. I brought it up to the waiter of which he said the menu listed 3-course meal, pointed to the menu. Did I look illiterate? Because I don't see where it mentioned 3-course meal. If I have known, I might have not booked this place. CLAMS Blistered Sungolds Tomato, While Wine 4/5 was very good. They were kinda bland but I enjoyed the little crusty bread crumbs. DIAVOLA Calabrian Sausage, Pink Vodka Sauce, Pecorino 4/5. I liked it but my friend thought it was salty. FUNGHI Mushrooms, Fontina, Cream, Parmesan, Aged Baisamic 4/5. This was sweet. It balances out the saltiness though. Tiramisu 5/5 was big enough. I was full after the three dishes. Overall the experience was good. We were seated right away. The atmosphere was cute with the little garden background.

    Dinner menu.
    Chai S.

    Came here on a whim last night. Well, that's not entirely true. Ghisallo has been on the radar ever since the announcement was made that Casey Lane (Tasting Kitchen, Viale dei Romani) has taken the helm. Located in the Ocean Park neighborhood behind a rather unassuming storefront lies some of the best NY style slices & one of the most charming back patio in recent memory. For last night's dinner, we opted for: Burrata & Sugar Snap Pea - A very well-thought out & wonderfully executed dish. The citrus-forward dressing was light & bright, which complimented the creamy richness of the Burrata perfectly. The Sugar Snap Pea provided a nice crunch along with a touch of bitterness to round out the dish. Diavola Napoletana - Neapolitan style pizza with paper-thin, airy crust. The crust was crispy, with just the right amount of chew (check out the leoparding on the crust). The Calabrian sausage provided a touch of heat which complimented the rich & zestiness of the pink sauce quite nicely. Zeppole - The Italian equivalent to a doughnut. Crispy on the outside with a cake-like texture on the inside, served with powdered sugar & a drizzle of honey. Highly addictive. The service is friendly & efficient. Both front & back of the house team worked diligently to ensure quality & service. Suffice to say, Ghisallo has met the expectation and then some. To quote one Arnold Schwarzenegger: " I'll be back".

    My boyfriend and I were really excited to try Ghisallo, but unfortunately we left disappointed. Overall, the food felt very mediocre and didn't live up to the hype or the price point. The pasta portions were extremely small, and the pasta itself was very simple. Honestly, I've made better pasta at home. Our salad arrived wilted, which was also disappointing. The pizza looked beautiful when it came out and had good flavor, but it was incredibly soggy. The cheese and toppings slid right off, and every slice fell apart when we picked it up. It looked great in photos, but it wasn't enjoyable to eat. We really wanted to love this place, but for the prices being charged, we expected much better quality, portions, and execution. Unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience and not somewhere we'd go back.

    Diavola and cacio e Pepe
    Isa A.

    Went for our anniversary dinner and got their Dine LA menu which was a good deal actually--3 courses for $35 per person. Considering most of the pizzas are usually over $20 at least, it felt worth it. Both the pizzas, Diavola and cacio e pepe, were delicious with very good crust. Got the meatballs for one of the starters and they were okay, the flavor was good but they were a little cold and I've had better. We also got the wings, and I'm not usually a wings person but I had one of them and liked it. For dessert, the tiramisu was good but the fried dough balls (other dessert option) seemed undercooked and I couldn't finish them. The restaurant did seem super busy so that could be part of it. Service was fine and the back patio ambiance was nice despite being very crowded. I would go back and try their other pizzas, and it was a nice and pretty anniversary spot!

    Mina S.

    I'll be honest, I didn't expect much when I first arrived, but I ended up having a really great meal. Since it was Dine LA season, the deal was fantastic. The pizza was good, but I actually enjoyed my pasta the most--it was prepared perfectly and very flavorful. Also, the tiramisu was a pleasant surprise and a great way to finish. Definitely a spot worth visiting for a satisfying dinner!

    Melissa W.

    Cute little restaurant with amazing pizza and dough. I liked everything we got here, the salad to the pizzas. We had lots of good pizza to share! I thought I would like the mushroom more, but I liked it least out of everything we got. The veggie was good and so was the Italian sausage one. The pasta was delicious too, can't go wrong with this place. Service is so quick, which is nice. The backyard has a nice atmosphere, we sat under a pepper tree and our server had us pick off one of the leaves to smell it. I never realized pepper trees leaves smell. I would def come here again to try out the other pizzas.

    Truffle Fries
    Jaenell C.

    Tasty pizza but the pasta was like flavorless. I've been here twice and neither time has knocked me out of the park but the service is good and it's one of the only places open for dinner in the area lol. It's probably better in summer because they pretty much only have outdoor seating and even though the patio is cute my girls and I were fighting for spots closer to their heater. I'll give them one more shot!

    Rachel N.

    Great takeout option for pizza on the west side! Street parking is fairly easy and it's located in a super walkable part of Santa Monica. Staff is super helpful and service is usually very quick! The cacio e pepe pizza is very flavorful with perfectly soft and crispy dough and their kale salad is delicious as well. Ordering by the slice is also available and portions are generous.

    Sausage on left, pepperoni on right.
    Brian W.

    Sausage pizza was excellent, the pepperoni was a little strong - I love pepperoni (and normally enjoy 2x or 3x as much as they put on!) but something about this one wasn't quite in harmony for me, amount of pepperoni or not. Patio seating in the rear is nice enough, at least in late summer, with tall trees and mostly shaded (keyword: mostly). Access through Jyan Isaac Bakery tho was a bit unclear to me - turns out you just need to go inside and tell them you're not only here for pizza, you're dining in. Sevcie was mostly good, although a tad erratic despite me being there when they were mostly empty.

    Calabrian Sausage (Diavola) and Squash Blossom pizza
    Kacey C.

    Came here around 7pm on a Saturday without a reservation. Restaurant was accommodating and sat us at counter seating in the small bakery next door (same owners). We tried the Squash Blossom and Diavola pizza and both were delicious. The crust is thin, chewy/soft with some crispy and charred edges. It's on the pricier side - our pizzas, one beer, and one glass of wine came out to $100.00 with tax and tip.

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    Brandon S.

    Came here last night to show a few friends how tasty the dough here is with their pizzas! And blown away at the customer service and just overall vibe and coziness this place has to offer. A true gem. We left with a loaf of bread and would recommend this place to any pizza lover. And if you need sourdough, be sure to check next door !

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    Misha J.

    Went here with my two of my girls for a reunion looking for a nice dinner. We had a reservation at 6:30pm and did not receive our salad until 8:00pm. It wasn't after that we received our first pasta dish. There was about 20 pieces of pasta on the whole plate. Definitely not shareable and I don't think it would have even filled me up if I ate it only myself. So we ordered an additional pasta, same tiny portion definitely nothing near worth $26.00. Our pizza finally came after 2 hours and 15 minutes at 8:45. It was just okay and it wasn't hot it was barely warm nearing cold. The table behind us had arrived after us and received three pasta dishes, three pizzas, and left all before we got our food. Our waters were also never refilled the entire time and repeatedly asking kindly. The waiter acknowledged the mess ups we experience and offered us a free tiramisu. However that same waiter, when the table on our other side complained about similar bad experience, the waiter apologized saying that "things happen and it could be worse. You could have cancer or be diagnosed with cancer". That was horribly upsetting. One of my friends at my table had told us some exciting news at the start of dinner that she was completely cancer free after a 5 year battle and her mother who had cancer for a year had just beat it. The look on her face broke my heart when she hear the waiter say that to the other table. I rarely get offended by a joke but that was just so shocking to me and upsetting. That on top of the rest of the whatever dining experience just ruined it for all of us. We got our check, had to send it back and wait another 20 minutes before it came back fixed. We tried to speak with the manager who just dismissed our concerns, never once apologizing. I'm really sad this is how our experience went, we were all really excited to have a nice cute dinner together there but I will unfortunately not be dining there again.

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    Super cute spot, pizza was sooooo good and picking up a to go order was super easy. Staff was so friendly, would definitely come back

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    Ask the Community - Ghisallo

    Are slices available for dinner time around 6pm?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes, we brought a dog.

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    I found my go-to pizzeria in the area. Fiorelli has done it right…read more First off, service was very good. Staff were friendly and they had my order ready in a timely manner. They have a few seats outside for you to eat at, but I think most do pick-ups. Second, I am a fan of Neopolitan pizza, but my only gripe is about how floppy they can be and not holding the toppings very well. Fiorelli combines Neapolitan-style and New York pizza together, so you get the rich flavors and thin slices of the Neapolitan-style pizza, but without the sloppy flop. Each slice, despite being thin, has structure and crispiness to it, so each bite is surely heavenly. Their dough is also slow-fermented, so it has a pleasant flavor depth that is almost similar to sourdough, but not quite sour. I got the Pepperoni + Burrata + Hot Honey. They are generous in the amount of pepperoni they give. Each pepperoni was cooked to perfection - curled and slightly crispy along the edges while packed with the spicy pepperoni flavor. The burrata was creamy and savory. The hot honey added sweetness and pleasant heat. I liked that they serve the honey separately, so you have full control of how much honey you actually want to drizzle on your pizza. The pizza is topped off with fresh basil leaves, oregano, chili flakes and aged parmesan. Everything came together very well. Lastly, their pizzas are sized perfectly. Enough to share, but if you're super hungry or eating only 1 meal for the day, it's enough for an individual as well. Only thing is price is on the higher end, but given the location, the quality ingredients and house-made nature of their pizzas, I think it's worth it as a treat from time-to-time.

    What a fantastic find! The pizza was absolutely delicious with a perfectly crisp crust and fresh,…read moreflavorful toppings. The pasta was just as amazing, and even the fries were outstanding--crispy, seasoned perfectly, and impossible to stop eating! The atmosphere was warm, fun, and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for incredible Italian food, a great vibe, and quick, attentive service, this place is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

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    Such a special spot! Love the classic speakers, you got a DJ spinning scrumpcious beats, and the…read morekitchen is firing up some great plates...And the drinks....SLAM! Did I get all those descriptors mixed up? Music slams, kitchen is scrump....OH, this is creative writing, not grammarly. So, yes...tables are SCARSE! so you might stand and eat if you want, but here, the folks dance drink and drift. Super cool staff, and very nice atmos. Had the Aguachile pie, the Margherita, Salad pie, Clams, Tiramisu.....Let me take a moment folks....Tiramisu is not done right in MOST places, even claiming Italian. This dessert is one from Veneto, it is done with egg mostly yolk, espresso coffee, marcarpone cheese, and MARSALA WINE,...no sweet liquors or any other BS..its not supposed to be some sweet bomb dessert! Once you have it done right, and its fresh, you will see. This place out of so many I have tried actually does it right! Major points.We had a few other things linke Del Rancho, House of Learned Docs, and some Draft IPA. All solid, and some just great.

    Not No Bar keeps it simple with wood fired pizzas and cocktails. There is extremely limited open…read moreseating and it the whole place gets packed on the weekends with standing room only. It's sort of like, with not much room to sit, and not much room to stand, they didn't decide which one they wanted it to be. The ambiance is cool with a vinyl DJ and the pizza oven out in the open. There's some outdoor seating and it's kid and pet friendly until the later evening hours. The cocktail menu leans tiki, and I had the "I Believe In Science" made with gin, Thai basil, watermelon and soda water. It really didn't taste like much. Their pizza menu changes from time to time. We had the clam pizza which was almost personal pizza size and cost a cool $27. At that price, I would expect to be blown away. Overall, the whole experience was underwhelming.

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    This is the place to go. No matter when I visit or who I bring, everyone leaves talking about when…read morethey're coming back and what they're ordering next. I love this restaurant for so many reasons. 1. The vision. Candace has created something that truly stands out. Her concept feels fresh and intentional, and she's incredibly transparent and receptive to feedback, which is surprisingly rare these days. Her recommendations have never steered me wrong, and I honestly can't think of a single disappointing bite from her thoughtfully curated menu. 2. The food. Whether you're ordering a pizza, one of the seasonal pastas, or the meatballs, come hungry. Everything arrives fresh, hot, and surprisingly quickly. My personal favorites are the Cacio e Pepe Pizza and the Meatballs, but I've yet to try something I wouldn't order again. 3. The service. Every server I've had has been fantastic. The staff is consistently knowledgeable, warm, attentive, and efficient. They genuinely seem to enjoy what they do, and it makes the entire experience even better. 4. The atmosphere. The restaurant somehow manages to feel both cozy and elevated, like you're gathering in a friend's beautifully designed home. It's intimate enough for a date night but still works perfectly for larger groups. Trivia nights are especially fun--they really create a sense of community, and the host's enthusiasm makes the whole experience even more memorable. Without a doubt, I'll be back very soon.

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