Jyan Isaac Bread's Ghisallo is a pizza spot with entirely outdoor seating, and we made a reservation for four on a Friday night. We landed on the back patio, which is the move -- string lights, trees, really cute. Your other options are a few tables out restaurant-side or a boxed-in area on the street side. Just know it's all outside, and even with heaters around it gets chilly at night. We came for the pizza and that's exactly where the focus should stay: * Cacio e pepe pizza: Surprisingly delicious. Not a 1-1 with the pasta you're familiar with, but still really good and worth ordering. * Diavola: Spicy and always my favorite. * Margherita: Classic and solid, always worth having. * Rigatoni with pink vodka sauce: Server's rec for most popular sauce, and it delivered. * Little gem salad: Super herbaceous and delicious. * Arancini: Skip it. Middling for the price point... put that money toward another pizza. Pizzas and pastas run $25-29. FYI there's a 3% Healthy LA fee on your bill. Payment is handled tableside on a touchpad (card, Apple Pay, etc.). Vibe is cute, service was helpful, and I'd definitely return to lean even harder into the pizza menu. Parking: Meters up and down both sides of the street - plenty of options (and more on the other side of the street). read more

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I work right across the street somehow missed this little spot tucked along Ocean Park, but Ghisallo was such a pleasant surprise. Came here for a casual lunch with colleagues and left already planning my next visit. The pizza is shockingly affordable for Santa Monica--and actually filling, which feels rare these days. I ordered the Market Vegetable and loved the fresh arugula piled on top (always a win for me). Everything tasted bright, fresh, and thoughtfully put together. But the real hidden gem? The back patio. I had no idea it even existed since the front seating gets all the attention, but the patio feels like a little oasis--quiet, charming, and perfect for a relaxed lunch break. Great food, great value, and an unexpectedly lovely atmosphere. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation. read more

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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". read more

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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 read more

Ghisallo - Market Veggie and Classic Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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

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 ! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Had an excellent experience here! Great service, and even better food. Tried the vodka sauce pizza, Caesar salad, and a dessert. Loved the outdoor patio as well. This is a great neighborhood spot! read more

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Ghisallo's is one of those neighborhood restaurants thats tucked away very nicely. Although ranked a B, I wish I could have given this a higher rated review. Food was good, came here for DineLa and the whole table was a required participation. Cute date night or hangout with friends. The Diavola was great, very much my favorite, as well as the margherita pizza. With Dine La came an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I was able to try the aracini which is my new fave! We also tried the pasta, it was ok, underwhelming but still manageable. For dessert I had to try the tiramisu since its an italian restaurant, and was also left unimpressed. Wine selection is pretty solid but somewhat pricey given the quality of the place. Very small area and only outdoor seating which is the patio or the front sidewalk. Comes with no parking, at least for me bc I street parked. I definitely wouldn't make a drive for this place again since my expectations were high and were not met, however, I wouldn't steer away... If you're in the area its definitely worth checking out! The friendliness of the servers is worth coming back! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Ghisallo - Calabrian Sausage (Diavola) and Squash Blossom pizza - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Okay hear me out. My husband is European. And this is one of the few pizza places he will actually hit up and enjoy! Great quality ingredients and great bread! Fast service. read more

excellent pizza be salad. very happy to have this in the neighborhood. this is far above any level Santa Monica has had previously, in the wood oven pizza realm. read more

Iced lavender matcha that was worth $7.50, not worth the price. The cashier said the drink would be sweet. And he was wrong, there was no sweetness at all. We had to add our own sugar. Won't be getting a latte from there again. read more

Ghisallo - Iced lavender matcha - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

4+ Delicious pizza spot that has a cool back patio area. The folks taking the orders were friendly and helpful. You can order whole pizzas and slices here. I ended up getting two slices - the pepperoni and the Calabrian sausage. Both were very good with plenty of toppings. Plus, the size of the slices are pretty darn large. I'm not a small person and two slices were more than enough. They have a pretty good selection so it makes me want to come back and try some of the other slices for sure. Depending on time of day or day itself, parking can get a little tricky. But if you have some patience and don't mind walking, I think you can find some parking in the area. read more

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My friend and I did a quick stop and pick up food run. And we were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed the food and service. We ordered - funghi pizza - lasagna - two slices of bbq chicken pizza The pizza came out super fast ! I would ordered the full pizza again. The lasagna took some time for the order to come out and surprisingly the two slices of bbq chicken pizza to be heated up took a while. Out of all three orders - I would highly recommend ordering the full pizzas. I love how you can see the whole process of them making the pizza from scratch and having them in the fire pit. I would come again! They have secret inside seating that was hard to see from the outside but the atmosphere was great and it made me want to come again read more

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The service here is truly pompous. We came for dinner tonight on a Sunday as a walk in for 2, well within 2 hours of closing and were kinda met with an attitude about having my service dog with me. Because of this we opted to eat at the front patio to have a bit more room and were told to order at the counter. Once we ordered and sat down our food came to us packaged to go? We clearly told multiple ppl we're like to dine in- I tried to speak to someone about this and was met by a rude man who HAD to finish placing something in a system before he could even look at me to chat. Then this gentleman proceeded to have the other server come up and argue alongside him that he heard his staff member tell everyone the front patio was to go only however EVERYONE ELSE there was dining in? Besides feeling discriminated against a few times now (on international women's day too- nice!) we were finally offered normal plates and cutlery lol. OH then that same gentleman offered the people behind who JUST sat down some free wine for "having to wait" a moment for food but we were not offered anything for our inconveniences or even for our order to be replated. Overall the service here is really unprofessional and rude. Btw- this place has a B health score now. I promise you, any other pizza spot will give you better service. read more

We had dinner at Ghisallo last night with another couple. Ghisallo is owned by restranteurs Bruce Horowitz and Mark Meyuhas who also used to own the now-defunct Tasting Kitchen in Venice. The restaurant is basically a wood-fired pizza kitchen in Santa Monica. The owners were inspired by their love for Santa Monica and wishes for a friendly neighborhood restaurant. We were seated immediately on the pretty backyard heated patio. What can I say LA? It's getting cold, below 70, that is! We required heat and Ghisallo delivered! Our server was very nice and friendly and kept our glasses full throughout the entire dinner. We started off with the Caesar Salad with homemade sourdough croutons, baby gem lettuce, parmesan cheese, and very yummy Caesar dressing and additionally had the panzanella with sourdough, tomatoes, celery, pickled onion, cucumber, and gigante beans. We followed the salads with Neopolitan Pizza-the pepperoni with tomato, mozzarella, parmesan and basil. We all also enjoyed the rigatoni with bolognese, pomodoro, and pink vodka sauce. And because our skinny jeans weren't already too tight, we ordered dessert-zeppole (crispy fried donuts) with a vanilla cream. Our dinner was very enjoyable and we will definitely be back. read more

My only complaint about Ghisallo is that there were three little boys dancing and playing with pebbles on the patio while we were trying to enjoy a relaxing Sunday dinner. As two of those boys were mine, however, I can't really hold it against the restaurant. In fact, I'm always grateful for a family-friendly place to share food and wine with other grown-ups while feeding the kids cheese pizza. Our friends are Santa Monica locals who make good use of Ghisallo, bringing their toddler for early dinners on the patio. They made a 5:30 reservation, and we met them with our own brood. The patio was calm and pleasant, and we got a comfortable corner table, equipped with high chairs, and not horribly close to other diners. Service was fast and friendly. We had food for the kids and a bottle of Primitivo on the table more or less right away. Everything was quite tasty. I loved the polpette, the tomato-braised house meatballs served with ricotta and garlic bread. They were also great in the classic spaghetti and meatballs (never too many meatballs when my two-year-old is around). The arancini were nice too--fluffy deep-fried rice balls in bolognese sauce. For something green, we ordered the fennel and peas, with sugar snap and snow peas, fennel, pistachio, feta, arugula, and pea shoots in lemon vinaigrette. I liked this, though I didn't realize it was a deli salad and therefore wetter and a bit less vibrant than expected. Ghisallo is mainly a pizzeria, and the Neapolitan-style pizzas hit the mark. They were fresh-fired with lovely crusts, charred and crispy/chewy. The kids did well with their cheese, while we adults shared the pepperoni, Calabrian sausage, and pizza di zucca. The pepperoni was super satisfying, red sauce with mozzarella, parmesan, and sizzling little meat cups. The sausage pizza was solid, with peperonata, burrata, olives, and Sicilian oregano. The zucca brought a bit of warm sweetness with ricotta, butternut squash, sage, pine nuts, brown butter, and honey. We stayed for an hour and a half, about our limit, and also the restaurant's--they apparently needed the table back by 7:00, though I won't rule out the baby party wearing out our welcome. As we were leaving, all three kids stopped to watch the guy shaping pizza dough through the full-length windows facing the street. We all had a great time at Ghisallo and would be happy to come back for another early, kid-friendly dinner. read more

Pizza is your typical LA wood oven style. The pricing is hefty but that makes sense for the Santa Monica area. The pizza had uneven distribution of toppings and was pretty barebones. We had the Cacio e Pepe and diavola, most reviewers say the Cacio is the best but we thought the diavola was better! A lot of pizzas were out of stock when we arrived so there must have been better options than what we ordered. Their biggest charm is their backyard seating area, very cozy and it can handle big groups given reservation read more

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It's not often that the word "comfy" comes to mind when dining out. The back dining area, with its trees and blanket lined benches, felt like the back yard of a friend having you over for dinner. After attempting to look distinguished by meticulously enjoying my pie with fork and knife, I sat back with my second glass of Orangotango and observed. Service was exceptional and the open line was a delight to watch the kitchen hard at work. I'll admit, I was interested in a salad but seeing them preprepared ahead of time and sitting hostage in a glass house seemed a little odd. Who doesn't like "fresh" salad? Irregardless, I most certainly will return. read more

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Ghisallo serves the best pizza on the Westside -- the closest you'll find to true East Coast style. Always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly baked. A must-try read more

Ghisallo - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Cute little pizza joint in Ocean Park! We came around 7:30 on a weekday without reservations and were seated immediately. They have front outdoor seating, indoor seating, and also a back patio, and you can also make reservations. We got a neapolitan margherita pizza and two NY slices to share (calabrian sausage and bbq chicken). The NY pizza crust is better imo but both crusts were good! Neapolitan crust was crispier than what I've had elsewhere -- not soggy at all, cracks a little when you fold it. The cheese on it was also absolutely amazing. I liked the bbq chicken slice better than the sausage; the sausage had a bit too much going on imo. All the pizzas didn't feel too greasy so we were able to finish everything between 2 people! Prices are also very reasonable. Good service, friendly staff, and a wonderful environment -- it's not too loud so you can still hear conversation and the outdoor string lights were very cute. A great spot for a casual dinner! read more

Ghisallo - Slice Calabrian Sausage, Slice BBQ Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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FIVE STARS. If you're a local or a tourist, Ghisallo is majestic. There is no other restaurant on the boulevard that makes you feel more at home or like family. If you like Italian, if you like pizza, if you quality cannolis, bagels, the best bread in Santa Monica, croissants and more -- drop in, bring your hunger, and bon appetite! read more

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Yum so lovely.. food and breads are crazy great And the patio is beautiful Good place for a date read more

Best pizza ever. Felt like I was at an Italians backyard. So welcoming and beautiful service. Energy and atmosphere aligned perfectly read more

Ghisallo - Side of Garlic Bread with meat balls. DESERVES AN AWARD. 10/10 - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Friday afternoon grabbed a table outside and we had a very nice bite at sunset. The Pinot grigio they poured is really great and I want to run down the label. My family recommended the NY slice here as their favorite, I went to order and was told they only serve Neapolitan. I felt trapped like Ghisallo was trying to push a 20" pie on me. So I went from delighted to confused at how dumb it was I couldn't eat something I could literally see through the window. Do you know how weird that is for a customer. I'm here at the pizzeria! What pizza would you like the NY pizza. "No you can't eat that on the sidewalk." Alright I'll try a meatball and my wife tried a radicchio salad. Salad never arrived so I sat sharing my sad meatball with no pizza either. After sitting with my meatball the waiter saw I wanted to leave and handed us the salad on the house. Both were fine not great, I ordered two slices to go. The pizza was cold by the time I drove home and the whole experience was clumsy like the tables on the sidewalk. You can go to Joes Pizza in Santa Monica or Vito's and they give you pizza. I give it three stars over a pizzeria that doesn't serve pizza. read more

I'm not sure why this place has a 3.9, at least for the pizza being on my quest for the best slice in Los Angeles a New York native suggested this spot and I just got a slice of cheese. I thought it was pretty amazing thin crust not too much flop Really good crust seemed more artesian not cookie cutter. read more

We came to Ghisallo for a birthday dinner and they were able to accommodate a party of 12 which was awesome. They made it really easy to split a few pizzas, salads, and apps. They also have a great back patio to sit at, wine selection, and a very kind staff. Ghisallo is a neighborhood staple and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The pizza is very good.. well I and a friend got pepperoni so we did not go out on a limb. The pizzas are pricey so u don't want to just try whatever. I thought they should be bigger for the price. I ordered the Italian Spritzer. They apparently keep it on draft, which is not what you want to hear when u are spending 14 dollars on a cocktail. When I questioned what the alcohol was, I was told Aperol but it does not taste like Aperol. I will stick to the beers and wines going forward. We ordered the panzanella with our pizza but it was forgotten and we did not receive it with the pizza. It was not forgotten on the bill. They removed it easily once notified. As a kind gesture, they did put the salad in a box so we could still have it, later. I would have put the croutons in a separate box, just to keep them fresh. The atmosphere was hopping at 8:15 on a Friday. It was easy to get a reservation earlier that day. So both these are pluses. The staff is kind. read more

Ordered the margarita pizza .. tasty! 4 stars because one margarita pizza cost us 30$ :) Friendly staff read more

Woah! The food here was INCREDIBLE. Everything we had--eggplant pizza, carne amore pizza, Brussels sprouts, carrot and kale salad--was full of flavor. Service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

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Went for lunch on Thursday at 1230p. I believe there is parking in the back, but I just parked across the street where it's free 2 hour parking. Plenty of seating available for smaller parties. Sat in the back patio. Nice, pleasant vibe. Service was great as it was chill and no rush. Had the Cacio Pepe Pizza and the radicchio salad. Love that you can just order a slice of pizza! read more

I'm Italian by marriage. Learned, well still learning, a lot about the cuisine in our tiny but efficiently well designed 57 square foot kitchen. We ignore recipes, splatter cookbooks with his signature marinara, drink vino, bump butts to create meals with reckless abandon, especially pizza. BUT often we say, "Non cuciniamo la pizza.". Enter Santa Monica's, Ghisallo, highly recommended by friends in the 90405. Our barometer for evaluating a pizza is a simple thin crust cheese pie. Usually but a slice. We chose not to order a slice but a whole pie. Perhaps we ordered incorrectly. Thought we ordered plain cheese we ended up with an 18" Margherita as per out receipt. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghisallo-santa-monica?select=359uljht-ee3XvzrPDZH_g Definitely not what's pictured on Ghisallo's Yelp page Here's what we took home https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghisallo-santa-monica?select=nxw7dCYGXMZkiUqzh6kqhA Really disappointing but troopers we are we dug in. Dry crust, a salt lick in every slice. Researched Margherita pizza variations but couldn't identify what was in the box we took home, hm, what am I not learning here? https://wildgrain.com/blogs/news/margherita-pizza-vs-regular-cheese-vs-neapolitan-vs-marinara-vs-caprese One star for Ghisallo being there. One star for Ghisallo's service. read more

Ghisallo - Considered Naples' best, a Margherita pizza. So, where's the San Marzano tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella balls, fresh basil? Hm... Inauthentic! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Ghisallo's charming backyard seating area creates a cozy ambiance, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Unfortunately, on my visit, the chilly weather coupled with a gas shortage for the heaters made for an uncomfortable dining experience. The food, however, was a highlight. The Cacio e Pepe pizza was exceptional, a perfect balance of light cheese and garlic. The Caesar salad with chicken was ok, they had used the end of the lettuce more than the middle of the romain so it was a little on the soggy side, and the bread pudding was pretty delicious too and it came with a scoop of gelato. While the service was decent, it could have been more attentive. Despite the minor setbacks, Ghisallo's delicious food and inviting atmosphere make it worth another visit to try more of their menu. read more

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