I stumbled upon Petramale Pizza by total chance while driving from Santa Monica to the Marina Theatres 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. read more

Petramale Pizza - The big box. - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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TL;DR: Come for bomb pizza, stay for the fun vibes! 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! read more

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Yet another EXCELLENT pizza in LA. In an unassuming Venice church parking lot on Fridays is a set of giant pizza ovens on a truck commanded by a team of artisans cranking out some of the best pies west of Fairfax all while blasting '80s yacht rock. The crust is kind of like a Neapolitan--but with the size and style of a New York pizza. The sauce is ultra tangy with a lot of bite. Oh--they also make great meatballs. If you're in the area on a Friday check it out! read more

Petramale Pizza - MARGARONI at the golden hour - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Petramale Pizza is a local favorite. They're only open on Fridays at Venice church. There are a few picnic tables, but most people take to go. They take same-day orders over the phone for a specific pick-up time and hopefully will be on delivery apps one day. Cash only. For the food: It's a solid NY style pizza. There are several topping options and daily specials. We ordered the sausage + peppers. There are many who have done Margherita with Pepperoni, aka Margaroni and I will have to try that next time. read more

Petramale Pizza - Sausage + Peppers - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

#1 BEST pizza I've had in LA, and it's not even close. Best MEATBALL I've had in my life (for legal reasons, I mean other than my Nonna's). Cannolis were perfection, too. But the very best part about this place is the kindness and generosity of Steve and his team. He went out of his way to make us feel like VIPs, threw in some treats just for the hell of it and had a beaming smile on his face the whole time, even in this ungodly heat wave. We sat and ate at the tables they have set up and it was perfect. This place is an absolute treasure in a parking lot. You'll come here for the killer slices, but you'll come back because it feels so good to support such a humble, yet high-quality business. It really was the best slice I've had outside of NY, and even then, it beats certain NY slices by a mile. Thank you for making our afternoon, Steve!! Our new Friday tradition. Make it part of yours!!! Trust me. read more

Petramale Pizza - Steve, the owner! - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Pizza on Friday afternoon only? And in a church parking lot, order by phone (not text), cash or I think it was Zelle? That actually made it difficult to time for me, as Friday afternoons and early evenings are rough. Oddly it all works, even on a foggy evening. The ovens are surprisingly ample sized considering they're a portable setup, service is quick, and they're quite friendly. Whole pies only means you'd better have friends to share. Quality is pretty solid although they have very stiff competition these days that have easier hours and online ordering. read more

Petramale Pizza - Foggy night. - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Their Pizza is always good. Hard to find budget friendly New York style pizza in these days. Church parking on Friday is festive! read more

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Love how exclusive this experience felt! I took a day off work for this. lol They are only available on Fridays! Must call to order. :) Great customer service! They give complimentary drinks and cannolis with your order. Located across the street from a church and their oven is on top of a truck, which is super cool and efficient! I was so impressed! Chill seating area outside to enjoy your thin-crusted New York pizza! I loved the crispiness of the pizza, loved the tart sauce, melty cheese, basil and small pepperonis. read more

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Been craving pizza for a while, saw this place 4min walk away and had to try. Got the New York New York and added mushrooms 32 + 4 $ While looking at the menu, someone asked if I was here for pick up and helped me decide what to order. Came out p quick read more

Petramale Pizza - New York New York - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Amazing pizza, perhaps the best I've had in LA. It's also quite the experience ordering and picking up - the staff makes you feel like you're part of the community and family. We've picked up 3 times now, and while you can't exactly know when it's gonna be ready and parking can be a lil challenging, it's worth it! The crust cook and chew is perfect - it's thin and light. The cheese has a good pull, and the toppings don't overwhelm the pie. Recommend trying it once. Amazing work by a special crew! read more

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The pizza was delicious, but what really stood out was the customer service. My Uber Eats driver just delivered the wrong order, and although it wasn't the restaurant's fault, Steve personally apologized for the mix-up and let me know they'd take care of me next time. That level of kindness and accountability is what sets them apart and it really meant a lot. I'll definitely be ordering from them again! Hope the person that got my order likes mushrooms! read more

Petramale Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Back at Petramale Pizza today and the Pizza was amazing as always. Steve is the most hospitable owner I've ever met. He really makes you feel like Family. The crust is truly amazing. Light and airy with a crunch you can hear a mile away! Some of the best crust I've ever had and the sauce and cheese is incredible too! I've had Pizza in most of the major cities in the USA and this holds up to All of them. So it you want NY style or Sicilian Style Pizza I highly recommend Petramale Pizza. This Pizza is Truly Addictive! So if you're in Los Angeles Run don't Walk to Petramale Pizza! read more

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Without question, my favorite pizza on the west side. Super consistent and they have entertaining service when picking up. It seems like they're always having fun on their Fridays, all while making great pizza! Tables are setup in the parking lot, coolers full of drink options, so you can either eat there or take it home. Pizza Fridays are elite!! read more

Updating that I came back and got their recommended Margarita w/ Pepperoni, aka Margaroni. They go really heavy with the parmesan, and bake it with the parm + basil on before putting in the oven. We really didn't like that pie unfortunately. However, they're still great people and generous with giving out drinks and side items for free while you wait. I definitely recommend getting more of their traditional pies outside of the Margarita. read more

SF Gate's headline intrigued me. It said 'Find Calif.'s best NY-style pizza once a week in a church parking lot.' I travel the world for pizza, so a trip to LA to savor what the sub headline stated was too enticing to pass 'Self-taught pizzaiolo Steve Petramale slings superlative pies from a flatbed truck at Petramale Pizza.' Anyone can paint, but only a few rise up to be the Monet's, Da Vinci's, Michelangelo or Picassos. Such is the ephemeral world of pizza. Anyone can buy the finest 00 flour, plump juicy tomatoes, artisan cheese, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil, but only a rare few rise to deserve the moniker of expert pizzaiolos. If there was a perfect pizza, it would last for 3 days, and a slice would survive the trip back to SF, and each new day, the slices would take you to promised land and create magic. It happened once with the late great Brooklyn legend Dominic Di Fara and his hand cut basil and home made Calabrian Chile oil, at Antico Forno Roscioli in Rome, and now with the Friday Flatbed miracle in a Venice church parking lot with Petramale Pizza. I always try to order the most basic pizza - the Margherita - which is anything but basic - but allows for comparison. The Margherita at Petramale gets the ratio of dough to sauce and cheese in the zone of happiness. The dough is sophisticated as it transforms into a crust in the oven at the back of a flatbed truck, it's close to the perfect symphony of hydration that makes a dough sing a duet with yeast, without getting flooded. The sauce isn't sweet, but a trip to the sublime, aided by pecorino Romano and mozzarella, with the basil dancing with the EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) into a slice that's got the bare minimal char, and is perfectly cooked. The pizza is large, and the friendly staff offers a free drink and an option of meatball (which I declined to save my palette for the pizza). Chef Steve recommends the margheroni, its the same Margherita I loved, with pepperoni (definitely next time). The atmosphere at the back of the church parking lot is festive, communal and feels welcoming. Chef Steve and his crew try to comp the pizza for the distance I travelled, I decline. It won't be an honest review if I haven't paid for the dough. I almost did not want to write a review. As an undiscovered yet discovered by a few gem, if this place blows up and invites lines the size of the Vatican, it would make it hard to keep the sublime sacred, scale being the enemy of special, while jostling for a slot with the fashionably late 'foodies'. Fridays only. Cash only. Easy parking. 1.30-6 pm or so. Phone orders accepted. Chef Steve and his passionate crew deserve their own full-time restaurant (if they so desire) and share their gift of their spiritual pizza experience with more of us. read more

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Amazing pizza in a parking lot! Legit NY-style. Made and served by really nice people. Get it.

Margherita with pepperoni and sausage was amazing and so good! First time but definitely not the last. read more

Petramale Pizza - Pizza was AMAZING and so good! Did the Margherita with pepperoni and sausage and didn't disappoint. First but definitely not the last time - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Update: Fantastic service as always. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. They didn't have the free signature meatballs but I was handed home made chili instead. I noticed they now have plenty of seating. I ordered a custom pie. It was perfect. The char on the crust, the sauce and the toppings were on point. Steve has perfected his craft. Cherry on top, I left with some complementary cannolis to boot! It's great to see an entrepreneur thrive on quality, customer service and all the hard work that goes into making a successful business. Customer for life! read more

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Petramale still pumping out the pies and pummeling the pizza haters over the head with 4-5 day fermented doughs, premium toppings, and perfect cooks. You want your pizza chef to have a haircut like Steve. That's a GOOD thing. read more

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Best NY pizza in the west side by far. They have many different pizzas that are not necessarily on the menu. Talk to the guys they sort you out read more

Great pop up pizza place. The rounds are first rate. Crust is soft and chewy. The people are amazing. No credit cards. Cash, zelle, and venmo. read more

I heard about this from a friend who told me that they only make pizza on Friday in a church parking lot. As a NY pizza aficionado I had to try it bc he said this is the best pizza he has had in LA. And he was from Brooklyn where the pizza is 2nd to none. I was not disappointed. I had the cheese pizza as my daughter doesn't like anything else on the pie. It was a thin slice like I like with a great crust. This is a great find for a New Yorker always looking for a fantastic pizza in LA. read more

love a parking lot pizza spot! we had the spicy italian- crust was crisp, airy and perfectly charred, lots of pepp & spicy peppers, an excellent ny pizza! quick and friendly customer service! lots of tables and parking! read more

Petramale Pizza - spicy italian - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had this initially at a church function. Pizza crust is phenomenal. Light and crispy, addictive. Best in the Venice and Santa Monica area. So good that we plan to have Petramale on Fridays (only day that they are open). Our kids love it too. Our new go-to pizza place ! read more

My uncle came to visit from New York and said we had to go see Steve on a friday. So off we went, it was over an hour drive but I will say it was well worth it. This pizza as so good 10/10. My favorite was the thin crust with pepperoni, with a bit of chili oil. Im an observer of people and every customer was happy and enjoying the day and the food. It was busy and all the tables were full. I would make the drive again because it was such a good experience. read more

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This pizza is amazing, maybe the best around. Great vibe and everyone is so kind. The owner is passionate and friendly. Had it a few times and I can't wait to get it again. read more

I wish this place was open everyday. It's what I look forward to at the end of the week. A great set up in the Venice church parking lot with the nicest people you'll ever meet! Always greeted with a complimentary appetizer before I order a pie. I've had the spicy pepperoni (my personal favorite) and the margherita pizza. Last time I came in they even had lemon bars for dessert which I am still drooling over. The owner has nailed the NYC style pizza and I'm so glad he brought it over the west side. If you're in the area on a Friday make sure to check this place out!!! You won't regret it. read more

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Steve (owner and former boxing gym owner) and his crew make a knockout pizza! The crust, sauce and toppings are all top notch. Since I can't eat the entire 18" pizza, the leftover slices are perfect when reheated in a cast iron skillet. read more

Called ahead and got a pepperoni pizza ($27 cash only) . I spoke with the owner and he was very hospitable and nice. The pizza itself was excellent, it was a lightly sauced pizza imo, but it was still tasty. Dressed it up with some red peppers and hot honey when I got home read more

I saw Petramale Pizza on Instagram, it isn't too far from where I work so I dropped in. Greeted by most of the staff, everyone was very friendly. I asked a few of the employees what they recommend and they recommend the traditional Margueritea pizza or the pepperoni pizza. so I decided to do 1/2 and 1/2. Owner heard it was my first visit, and while waiting the owner offered us a free sample of some pasta fagioli I belive he called it, and topped it with a chilli oil. The sample was yummy and warmed us up the sun was going down and it was chilly. Remember this is a parking lot, bring somthing warm to wear. Our pie arrived and it was good. Sauce wasn't acidiy it was well balanced and flavorful. Personally I would order another pizza from here but I would order extra cheese. If you are a cheese lover like I am order extra extra cheese. The reason I did not give this spot a 5 is because the food was all lacking salt and garlic. Sorry I am a salt and garlic lover and salt and garlic was needed. Remember to bring cash, this is a cash only operation. I did see some complaints about prices, yes the pizza was 30 dollars however you also are offered a complimentary beverage and the pasta. Where can ypu get all that for 30 bucks? Price was definitely reasonable. ***Steve****** in response to your comment . It's called constructive criticism!!!! read more

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Great pizza, great people, great vibe! What more do you want? Wish they were serving more often. read more

First and foremost, Steve and his crew greeted us as we walked into the parking lot and treated us like family! The pizza was so good and delicious, the sauce was saucy lol, astonishing flavors, and the dough was perfect! The atmosphere was excellent. I couldn't ask for a better Friday than pizza and great vibes! I drove all the way from Orange County and will continue to do so because the pizza and the service is worth every dollar and worth every minute! It's my favorite pizza in southern California! Keep it up! read more

Petramale Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had various pizzas here. Somehow the Parmesan dusting they do on every pizza makes all the pizzas taste the same or at least VERY similar. Also, the Parmesan used is quite strong, somewhat sweet and really milky tasting...it reminds me of baby formula. My recommendation...allow the customers to place the Parmesan on. Put the Parm in little to go packets or something. Have it out for customers to dust their own pizzas off. Amazing thing crust that holds up right after pulling a slice off right out the oven! Respect! A bit pricey but they have a ton of people working there. No brick and mortar but still. Charging more than brick and mortar joints. Oh well, welcome to LA. read more

This pizza is Delicious, capital D. Tonight, they were running pretty behind, not the norm but the ended up giving us our pizza for free. Nice gentlemen's, they have a loyal repeat customer here! read more

Hands down the best pizza I personally ever had. If this is what new York pizza was about i was definitely missing out.... My friend and I got ourselves half pep.. I always like to judge my first pizza anywhere I go with a classic cheese but my friend needed his pep. I was blown away...... I never really got out of Cali so for reference haha. The last pizza that did that was secret pizza theirs is good but this was perfection to me. I normally ask for well baked extra sauce everywhere and anywhere... they told me theirs is pretty crispy as is so I just said f it let them do their thang and again perfect! The sauce to dough to cheese ratio hasn't been this perfect for me ever. You could taste each ingredient complimenting each other. Service.... how can you not love these people??? Like they check up make sure your ordered make sure everything is okay...drinks are complimentary which is wild! They handed out meatballs which were also delicious. Steve the owner i saw him literally walk around jus chatting to make sure everyone's good. Sorry I didn't get the names of the few ladies that were just the sweetest real talk. I guess the time my friend I got there wasn't too bad pizza took about 20-25min? Can't wait to go back literally convincing my family as I write this review to go drive 50 minutes just to eat a pizza and drive 50 back thats how much I want it and them to experience my experience! read more

Petramale Pizza - Complimentary meatball - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The best NY style pizzeria in LA! The biggest problem with pizza in LA is the dough. People in LA can't seem to replicate the dough in NY. The dough should be thin, crispy on the outside, yet chewy and soft on the inside. If fermented long enough, it should also have flavor so you don't end up throwing the crust in the trash. This is the only pizzeria in LA that can actually compete with pizzerias in NY. I wish they were closer and also open on the weekends. Only being open on Friday during traffic hour is the reason I don't visit as much as I would like. I wish this business the best of luck and hope to see them open a brick and motor location sometime soon! read more

Excellent pizza! Super enthusiastic and passionate owner and staff. Top notch for a pop-up pizza joint.

What can I say about Petramale pizza? I don't ever leave reviews on Yelp but my experience today leaves me no other option. I am a NJ transplant and have been constantly (and unsuccessfully) searching for NY style pizza here in SoCal. Some places have come close but none have hit the nail on the head like Petramale Pizza. First things first, the pizza is a crispy thin crust with perfectly seasoned and portioned sauce. The cheese is perfect and doesn't overwhelm the slice. The crust is crunchy and the taste is on point. Best pizza in Southern California - hands down! We got a plain cheese NY style and a Margherita pie. The food is only surpassed by the kindness of the service. The place is over 1 hour drive away and they specially accommodated me with two pies before they even open! They called me by name when I arrived and made me feel at home! I think it was Steve (sorry I didn't catch your name) who offered me complimentary soda and cannolis!!!! There aren't enough good things I can say about Petramale pizza except that I can't wait to come back. My kids loved the pizza as well - not an easy feat! PLEASE TRY THIS PIZZA AND PETRAMALE PIZZA - we need you open 7 days a week! read more

Petramale Pizza - Plain cheese NY style pie - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Really good pizza. A little heavy on the Parmesan so maybe avoid or ask for less(if they do that) if that's not your thing. But I absolutely loved the crust and the pizza. Great service, really nice people, and I love the pop up vibe. Will definitely go again. read more

Finally made it back to imo the best pizza on the west coast.! Steve & crew have this weekly spot so dialed in! Great outdoor vibe in beautiful Venice Beach CA. If you have not yet tried Petramale Puzza, what are you waiting for! read more

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