We've been trying local pizza spots to celebrate National Pizza Month, and several people raves about this spot. Established in 1966 it really is a well kept secret (at least to me) of Columbia. It has the local hometown feel when you walk in, and when we called ahead to place our order- the person taking the order was just a sweet as she could be! We went with LaBrascas Special, and just a heads up, they chop up and layer toppings. I LOVED this, but my husband prefers mainly meat and he had a hard time picking the toppings off (wife fail). We also got cheesecake and WOW... do not skip this. I regret not ordering the cheese salad, because all my friends have raved about this too, but I will be back to try this. Neat local spot with very tasty menu options. Definitely check them out! read more

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Food is always on point. Never, ever a bad meal. However, the dust on the ceiling, ceiling fans and everything above the booths is horrendous! We had to cover our food and drinks because huge strips of dust were falling onto us and our food! This place really needs a deep clean. Maybe this is why it's so dark in there? To hide what we can't see? read more

My family ordered pick up and got a large meat lovers pizza. The outside atmosphere looked like a regular mom and pop place which is ok sometimes you can get the best foods from those places. I don't like pepperoni because certain kind is very salty . I asked instead of the pepperoni substitute sausage. The price ended up being much more than the price on the menu almost twice the price . I didn't ask for extra meat just to substitute. Okay the meats on the pizza taste good but the crust was very chewy I had to pull and chew with my teeth. I usually get thin crust this was regular crust. I don't think I would recommend this place. But try it out for yourself but I won't return. Sorry to pricey for me. read more

Labrasca Five Minute Pizza - Large Meat lovers pizza with no pepperoni substitute sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I recently returned to Columbia after 52 years in different states of the country. I was so happy to see that LaBrasca, which I used to visit frequently when I was a child, is still there. But what made me the happiest was trying their pizza again and finding that it is just as good as it always was. The service was also fantastic and the ambience has not changed since I was a kid. What a welcome back to the city I love. I recommend LaBrasca to everyone. read more

When I'm craving LaBrasca's, I will drive 50 miles from Aiken. I have been eating here since childhood (45+ years!). Not much has changed, and that's exactly what I love about this pizza joint! read more

Grew up on this Pizza and it's still the best I've ever had. I have brought many people here through the years and for many it's become their favorite as well. Love the old times feel of the restaurant as well. read more

The service was on point. The food - well this is the best pizza joint in Columbia and might be the best in the entire state.

It's not perfect, but I'll always love it. I love how the inside does not seem to have changed in the past 50 years. The food is good, too.

It has been years since I have lived in Columbia and able to eat this wonderful delicious pizza. Was in town visiting friends and this was close by. Still as good as ever! Best pizza in Columbia! Good prices, great waitstaff, friendly environment especially with kids. Reminds me of how much I miss Columbia and the fantastic food selections, but not the traffic LOL!! read more

Labrasca Five Minute Pizza - a street corner - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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So I'm visiting family while in town and wanted pizza!! My niece was all excited about the ONLY place she gets pizza. I'm all about supporting local businesses!! So we drive across town for me to experience this amazing pizza. We pull up in front of the restaurant and there are signs stating "No Mask No Service". No worries!! Always wear our masks! We ordered and decided to takeout. The pizzas come in 3 different sizes and you pick your toppings. I ordered a 6" Mini. Let me tell you from the foot traffic alone this is a GEM!!! Well when our order was received I was SHOCKED!!! OMG!!!! This is the BEST PIZZA EVER!!! And I'm picky about my pizza. I wish I could've ordered one for the road trip home!!! Whenever I return this is the PIZZA PLACE FOR ME!!! read more

Labrasca Five Minute Pizza - Pepperoni,Black Olives and Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

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I dined in and enjoyed my personal sized pepperoni pizza. I will be back to try the NY style pizza.

Great pizza, good atmosphere, great service. Been going here since I was a young girl.

The service was good. The pizza on the other hand tasted like it was frozen from the store and I thought I was being punkd. When we walked in, I even saw a worker with a frozen dough crust in his hand but gave it a try because I thought it might still taste good. It was the worst pizza I have eaten at a restaurant. No wings either read more

Decent pizza. Better than expected and... significantly better than the trash you would get at CiCi's, but there's better pizza options in Columbia read more

Service was good and they definitely cleaned the place and added more to the menu but they really need to consider making their own crust. The sauce is good and the toppings are too. The cheese...hmm it doesn't melt or taste so it seems not to be a quality ingredient. People who grew up here go for the reminisce I think cuz it tastes great to them but I honestly have to wonder as I honestly have had all the frozen and chain pizzas out there and this is the worst I have ever had. The cheese salad is iceberg and the fake cheese. It was better than the pizza but not by much. I gave them two stars because it's local and my 50year old in-laws love it. Otherwise I would give it a zero. read more

So I have eaten this place three times since moving here from the West Coast. Mind you I grew up in Detroit, was a frequent visitor to Chicago and New York so I know different types of pizza and what good pizza tastes like. Sadly, this did not come close to any of it. I was disappointed because I like helping local places where I live because I prefer them to larger scale eateries. Let's begin ... the crust is chewy, dense and lacks any sort of flavor profile. It reminded me of the rectangle pizza slices I'd get in elementary school. The sauce was okay but, lacked anything other than a canned tomato taste. Then the cheese and toppings were some of the blandest stuff I've ever had. Even their famed "Cheese Salad" was nothing to write home about as the cheese on it had almost NO flavor profile (if that was feta than it's something made to serve at hospitals because it did not have ANY Greek flavor what so ever) plus their salad dressing tasted like store bought generic stuff. I will say their wings were decent though I wish they'd cook them a little bit longer to get that "crisp" texture to them because they were slightly soggy/soft. Now, after speaking to locals, I have heard "rumors" that due to COVID-19, they no longer get their sauce from where they used to nor their crust from their previous supplier as both of them closed. If that is true then that sucks and I am sorry to hear this. I wonder what it was like to eat here back in the day when it was better maybe? Overall, not gonna spend money again sadly unless they change things and improve the product. If you're the owners/management reading this, feel free to private message me and I can give you a few recipes I've used when I ran kitchens back in the day that could turn things around and probably be just as cost effective as the garbage ingredients you're currently using. read more

If you happen to be in Comumbia I absolutely recommend you checking this place out. I had the Hawaiian pizza and it was the best pizza I've had, hands down. The waitress was polite and professional. I live about 30 minutes from here and I'm telling you, WORTH THE DRIVE!!! read more

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Two stars feels generous. Plastic dishes, forks and knives, and foam cups. Plasticware couldn't cut thru the crust which was almost certainly frozen off a truck. There's absolutely no way the crust was made in house. It was a burnt disc that hurt my teeth to bite into. The only redeeming quality was kind servers and decent sauce/toppings. I don't mean to exaggerate but I would honestly rather get a frozen Red Baron pizza for $5. At least then my expectations would be met. read more

Still great pizza at a good price. Topping are great and the house special must weigh 5 lbs.

I haven't been in years and decided to go back for old times sake. First of all, the owner and his wife were out of town. I ordered the cheese crust with mushrooms, onions and hamburger. As soon as I got home I was very sick for about 6 hours. The food poisoning can only be attributed to the fact that the owner left teenagers in charge. It was awful. There was a piece of cheesecake in the dessert kiosk but I thankfully didn't try it because it was old and dried up. The kids said either the owner's wife or mother makes them but she was out of town, too. Please take the time to hire an adult manager. This was one of the worst food experiences in my life in Columbia! read more

First time here.... we arrived and seated ourselves. Which is ok. Not a big deal. We ordered a cheese salad. And a medium pizza with pepperoni , sausage , ground beef and extra cheese. And sweet tea. The salad is good. The dressing is very tasty. Loads of cheese. The pizza was delicious. The crust is just the way we like it. Crunchy. It's a good size. Next time we'll do a mini. The sweet tea! Omg! It was great. I'm a big tea fan. And if it's good. I'll rave about it. The prices are good not to expensive. Give it a try if you're in the area. read more

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22.00 for a medium pizza it was horrible.crust tasted like a frozen pizza or worse.f u for serving pizza like this for shame s pox on your house. read more

Loved my Labrascas Special and the Hawaiian add bacon. Rhonda was a very attentive server without hovering. We tried the cheesy bread this time and that didn't disappoint!! Of course no trip to Labrascas is complete without cheese salad. read more

If you want great service and fantastic ready made fresh ingredient pizza. Go to Labrascas the staff is amazing and the pizza is the best I've ever had. Definitely check out the cheesy bread. Five stars all the way do yourselves a favor and take the short drive over to the best pizza you've ever tasted. read more

If you grew up in Columbia like I did this was the first pizza I was exposed besides chains that came into town. People I find are split right down the middle on this place, hell my wife is not a fan. But I really don't care what others think about their pizza because I am fond of it, it doesn't have to be fancy or out of this world it's pizza. Even with several negatives reviews I'm sure this place could care less because every Saturday after a few beers we head here and the line is generally out the door and a long 20 minute wait on pizzas to go ! The locals guy around here love you and are glad you were able to open after the damage from the flood. Fifty plus years in business is something to strive for any restaurant. read more

We had a Deal Saver and I thought, "Well, it's pizza, right? Even if it's bad, it's still pizza." Nopes. This is the exact same as elementary school cafeteria "food." There is not much to say that has not been said by others below. Everything associated with this is from a freezer, can, or box (the crust had the texture and non-flavor of the shelf-stable kind). Come on y'all, it's actually cheaper to produce better, handmade pizza - and this town is hungry for it! read more

Labrasca Five Minute Pizza - There is no bad pizza? Yes there is. - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

I love this place! It's been around for a very long time. Their pizza is unique. We find it very good. The toppings are generous and go all the way to the edge. That is definitely a plus. The cheese salads are CHEESE salads. Again, a favorite. read more

Labrasca's is close to my office so it was a little shocking that I've never been there before. I saw the mixed reviews and didn't know what to expect but I love pizza and local business and thought I'd check it out for myself. The front room is small but there are more booths in the back room. It's seat yourself and my friend and I found a table in the back. It took awhile for someone to come take our orders. I got the small mini 6" pizza with pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon. My friend got an 11" pineapple and ham pizza. We waited for awhile for our pizzas (it was ok because we were taking over the Pokemon Go gym right by the biz) but it was worth it! I thought my pizza was super delicious. Tons of toppings and the sauce wasn't too heavy or sweet. The crust on my small pizza was perfect. Crispy but not overly done and it supported the weight of the million toppings and piles of cheese. My friend's larger pizza wasn't quite as crispy in the middle and was a bit on the soggy side towards the center of the pie but the ham and pineapple were delicious! I would definitely go back again and with it being so close to my office and next to the PoGo gym I'll be there soon! read more

Labrasca Five Minute Pizza - Mini (6") pizza with pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and ham. - Pizza Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

This has been my go to pizza since I was a Freshman at USC in 1986. The crust has changed and it is now chewy. Waited one month and gave it another try. Unfortunately it did not improve. Still ok pizza just not what I was use to. On the search for a new favorite pizza place. I live on the other side of the river and it is a bit too far to go for just ok pizza. All things come to an end sooner or later. Dang it, I am going to miss it. read more

I first ate there in the 70's. The pizza is still good. Order it to go. Pick it up at the counter, take it home, and enjoy. Do not Dine In or you'll be too depressed to eat. Salads, dressings, drinks, cups, beer, atmosphere, and especially the service all terrible now. read more

This place has wonderful food ! I have a friend that comes from Chapin for their pizza and took me there. As it turns out, it's down the road from my office and am now enjoying getting lunch here. I highly recommend a mini pizza and salad for lunch. Just call it in and it will be ready when you arrive ! Suzanne read more

I have been eating pizza from Labrascas for almost 50 years and always enjoyed it until recently. Tonight I ordered a take out of a medium with everything except anchovies and a cheese salad. I don't know if they are under new management since the pandemic or what the problem is. The Pizza was undercooked and the crust was like rubber. My wife took one bite then scraped the toppings off and ate it with a fork. The cheese salad was just a fraction of what it used to be with very little cheese and a small amount of iceberg. The Italian dressing was amazing as always. I hope that this was a one time experience. I will try them again, but another experience like tonight, will end my patronage. DiGiorno's is better pizza than I had tonight, and it doesn't cost $22.00. read more

I had some new crust that was really good don't know if they changed it again because it was chewy and my boyfriend said I used to work there but there was new people that didn't know that I already knew about asking for it to be crispy. The other people knew I liked it crispy so i don't suggest when you don't know who actually is making it and "WHAT" do they want me to do about it is not taken well on WHAT. read more

I've been hearing about this place for decades -- first time eating there. I wanted to love it because I love supporting Mom and Pop local eateries. I didn't hate it, so there's that. But ultimately I felt like it was "OK." To be more specific, it really tasted like eating a frozen pizza from the grocery store -- or as some have pointed out, kinda like school cafeteria pizza. I can pinpoint the main issue. It's the crust. The crust is clearly not made in-house. I don't know if this is because of some logistical issue, but I feel this place would be vastly improved by making their own crust. The crust really has a bland, chewy taste that tastes kinda like putting a Tostinos in the microwave. The cheese is passable. Not bad, not great. Where this place shines is in the sauce. The sauce is really good. This COULD be a GREAT pizza with a better, more-flavorful HANDMADE crust. I don't want to put down a local place, but it's a lot of money to spend on a pizza that tastes about the same as a grocery party pizza. Also, what's up with taking the sauce and toppings all the way to the edge? It's nice to have a little crust on the end to be able to pick up the slice. Anyway, I'd love to see them improve. read more

I was introduced to Labrasca's a few years back by a friend of mine who grew up in Columbia. They have been going for years and years, and it is very apparent why! When you walk in the door, you are immediately greeted by the staff, both working at the counter and in the kitchen. This is a local, family business where they treat you like one of the family. The atmosphere is one that will take you back in time, but it fits this little pizza joint. The pizza is delicious, and you simply must try a salad with cheese! Every time I make a trip to Columbia, this is one of my stops. read more

First time here. Drove from Lexington and it was well worth the drive. We met the owner who was working hard in the back. So nice to see the owner managing business and taking a role. Our pizza was awesome. Thick and filled with goodies. So much cheese on top, prolly more than any other pizza we've ever had. This place is definitely old school and aims to please. I'm still in shock for how old it's been in business theres very few yelp reviews. I think it's just in a old neighborhood which most customers are like us, old. However, us old guys know a good pizza place and it's well with the drive here. read more

This place is a local place that's been around for decades. It's unique. The vibe inside is cool and laid back but take out is king. Basically, it's new york style pizza (google it if you're confused; all the pepperoni wont be on top) any way you want to order it for a great price. i like the taste of their ingredients especially sauce and crust, also perfect cold, and yes it compares to pizza ive had in nyc. they also have their cheese salads- a bed of lettuce covered in pizza cheese with a slice of tomato and side of homemade Italian dressing. it's different but delicious. I like to get these to go for pasta made at home. for dessert their canoli and pound cake are good. always had good service. read more

Love their pizza and the cheese salad! Love that the decor has not changed either! Totally worth my drive from Lexington!

I wanted to love this place because it's down the street from my house but I just cannot. It's average at best. Very mild flavor and the crust taste pre made not fresh. Maybe they do make it themselves but it doesn't taste like they do. They put canned mushrooms on our pizza. The cheesecake did taste homemade and was delicious. Our server was very kind and provided good service. I also didn't like eating on styrofoam plates, drinking from styrofoam cups, and using cheap plastic forks. I won't return here. read more

Disgusting. Crust/dough was hard and gross. A frozen pizza from your local grocery store is better (and cheaper!). Bummer because I've heard about this place for a long time and we finally ordered pizzas from here. Were very disappointed- as were the guests we had over. Won't be dining from here again. read more