Hands down the absolute best dining experience in Ojai! I kept seeing this place all over TikTok while planning our girls' trip, and it somehow managed to completely exceed the massive hype. Since it was my 1st time visiting the area, I took a gamble recommending it to my friends, & everyone is still thanking me for finding this absolute masterpiece of a restaurant. We stopped by for lunch right after a wine tasting just a block away. Even though they don't take lunch reservations and we had a massive group of eight, the staff handled it flawlessly and accommodated us with the most welcoming, high-energy service imaginable. The seamless counter-service model is brilliant--you order, sit back, and enjoy the incredible vibes while they bring perfection right to your table. Every single detail here is curated to perfection. We started with a bottle of rosé, which arrived in a stunningly creative, vintage empty can of peeled tomatoes. It is the ultimate aesthetic touch and a prime example of how thoughtful this place is with their presentation! APPETIZERS: The Casitas Pork Meatballs: An absolute triumph--incredibly flavorful and perfectly tender. The Chicory Caesar: Crisp, beautifully dressed, and a total crowd-pleaser for a big group. PIZZAS: Margheritaville: A classic, flawlessly executed red sauce pie that sets a whole new standard. The Madonna: An absolute genius flavor profile with earthy local mushrooms and a bright lemon finish. Porco Rosso: A total showstopper with bold spicy tomato sauce, confit garlic, and a brilliant, crunchy breadcrumb finish. The Pinyon Pie: Their iconic signature pie! The tangy kefir base with sausage and toasted pine nuts is an absolute, non-negotiable must-order. DESSERTS: The Pistachio Tiramisu: Pure decadence and perfectly balanced. Vanilla Bean Soft Serve: A culinary work of art topped with premium olive oil, sea salt, and cookie crumbs. The ultimate sweet-and-savory masterpiece. World-class food, a flawlessly executed concept, stellar hospitality, and an unmatched atmosphere. This team is firing on all cylinders. If you are anywhere near Ojai, you need to go out of your way to experience this place. Five stars aren't enough! read more

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We had dinner at Pinyon recently and it was such an delightfully delicious experience! You walk up to find a place to sit but once you actually sit down and review the menu, you have to walk up to order it. I don't love that in terms of service, but alas, this is kind of a common restaurant experience in Ojai. We ordered the broccolini, the mushroom pizza and the half chicken and it was all so incredibly flavorful and well prepared! The crispy flavor of the chicken skin was out of this world especially paired with the sweetness from the nectarines. Also, I was completely unprepared for the broccolini to be cut up and served in a circular shape but it's mixed with this really creamy and slightly spicy chili sauce that is so flavorful - and it also has a nice balance of sweetness with the dates. The dough and the flavors of the mushroom pizza were also amazing! I just loved how chewy the dough was. It had fantastic texture and bite/chew to it! All around, I thought that it was the most amazing place I've been for pizza. The only thing I didn't love was that sitting outside meant that once our food arrived, there were a few bees swarming around trying to also eat our food (it was just that good). Otherwise, everything was amazing! read more

My husband and I came here with my sister and brother-in-law, and we had such a great experience! The food was absolutely delicious! To die for!! Literally I can eat this pizza all day long!!! everything tasted fresh, and the wood-fired pizza was amazing. We also shared a fresh salad, and it paired perfectly with the pizza. The atmosphere is what really makes this place special. It feels like you're enjoying pizza in your best friend's backyard, super cozy, relaxed, and welcoming. Mona was supper sweet and welcoming! We sat outside on a beautiful California summer day, and the weather made the whole experience even better. The customer service was outstanding. Everyone was so kind, friendly, and attentive, which made us feel right at home. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and overall experience. They also offer catering, have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, TVs, public restrooms, and the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, which is always a plus. This was is my second visit, If you're looking for incredible pizza, a laid-back atmosphere, and amazing service, I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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Honestly I think this place is overpriced and hyped. Why I won't be coming back is because the service was horrible. The man who served me at the register acted like I was an inconvenience and would huff and puffed every time I talked to him. The pizza was okay but the portion was small for it being $23. I also got the tiramisu but it was kind of bitter although the cream was nice. The place is cute but I won't be coming back due to the horrible service and it being overpriced. read more

We had a great experience at Pinyon! We ordered the Rosso and the Madonna, and both were delicious. The atmosphere had a wonderful vibe--relaxed, welcoming, and enjoyable. The service was friendly and attentive, and everything was clean and well-maintained. The indoor dining area is beautiful, and the restaurant is located in a lovely neighborhood that adds to the overall experience. We'll definitely be back and would highly recommend Pinyon to anyone looking for great food and a great atmosphere. read more

Disappointing Experience - Burnt Pizza & Poor Service I wanted to like this place, but it was a letdown. The owner, Tony, gave free cookies to two white couples ahead of us after learning it was their first visit. When my wife, who was right behind them, cheerfully said it was her first time too, he waved her off, said "no need for a tip," and walked away to make our pizza without gloves. This isn't about a cookie--it's about respect. The dismissive attitude left my wife feeling belittled. If you want to discriminate against someone at least be discreet about it. Then came the pizza: burnt on the bottom, with large, deep blackened areas--well past "charred" and into "burnt," giving it a bitter, acrid taste. Clearly overcooked or mishandled, not artisan style. The only saving grace was Mona, whose warm smile and kindness stood out, even when my wife returned later looking for her phone. Ojai deserves better hospitality than this. read more

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Pinyon in Ojai is a must! I highly recommend making a reservation in advance, as we were fortunate enough to secure a spot for dinner without one. However, we had to settle for an outdoor table but it was weather permitting. Order at the counter and you'll find an open kitchen behind, providing a glimpse into the culinary process. Here's what we ordered: Ordered the following: - Chicory Caesar $14 (Breadcrumb, Radish, Mint, Pecorino) - Woodfired Sourdough Bread $9 (added Stracciatella Cheese $9 - HIGHLY recommend) - Porco rosso $22 (Spicy Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Soppressata, Breadcrumb, Confit garlic) - Yuzu Ranch $5 (mild yuzu taste but nice to dip the pizza in) Definitely enough food for 2 people. Maybe get some snacks, the beans or olives looked really good! We also returned the next day for coffee/breakfast and my wife really enjoy their bagel! Pinyon is a must-visit restaurant if you're in Ojai. I'll be back! read more

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Super friendly service and lively place with nice natural light. I got the itallian works subbed it with the foccacia. Really good sandwich, my only negative is I like a lot of lettuce on my sandwich and mine didn't have much but still very enjoyable and delicious. read more

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So cute! Love the food and the wine. I think it's nice they pay their workers enough to not have a tipping situation. We had some bread with dips and the pistachio tiramisu. Also tip: go to the bathroom there lol. read more

Casitas pork meatballs - served as a seasonal plate crafted from local pasture‑raised meat, kale, pecorino & breadcrumbs. Madonna pizza - wood‑fired oven sourdough crust topped w/ fontina cheese, local mushrooms & spring onion. read more

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NOTE that they do charge a 20% service fee. Got the pinyon and porco rosso. The pinyon is a must have!! The broccolini has soft, sweet dates and is savory, salty, spicy, and sweet. Sold out of all bagels by 11am on sunday so come early if you want those! Staff are very friendly and helpful (: Interior design is adorably decorated with a frog theme, even frog ambiance for when you poop. read more

Pinyon - pinyon and porco russo - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

The porco rosso pizza is the main reason I would return to this establishment. They do carry Dr. Browns natural soda which pairs really well. Yes the pictures show already finished plates however that just shows it was good food. We ordered the chicory caesar salad, hearth bread, porco rosso and pinyon pizza. The service was moderate compared to other customers who received their orders sooner than us and were sat about half an hour after we were. read more

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Had the pinyon & margherita pizzas. The Cesar salad, cinnamon pretzel & chocolate chip cookies. Everything was great. Service was great.

I arrived at 8:15 PM, even though the restaurant's posted closing time is 9:00 PM. There were still two parties ahead of us in line who were allowed to place their orders, but we were told the kitchen was closed and couldn't order. If the kitchen stops taking orders well before the posted closing time, that should be clearly communicated so customers don't make the trip expecting to be served. It was frustrating to see people in front of us accepted while we were turned away. Very disappointing experience. read more

Came here the other day and was greeted by the friendly staff. Had the Margheritaville Pizza. Caesar Salad and Sourdough Bread everything tasted fresh and really good. Pizza tasted like a Neapolitan style. I'm not really a fan of and I'm not really a fan of having sourdough bread on my Pizza but it's just me but everything was good and fresh. I can see people that like this style of pizza will give it a good 10 out of 10. But it is a nice place to grab a bite to eat and have some drinks with a family or friends they do serve alcohol parking can be kind of tight during busy hours, but give them a try if you're in the area. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Ojai. Maybe the world? So good. The pizza? The salad? The wine? The people who work there. The vibe. The frogs. It's all good. read more

Out looking for a quick and delicious breakfast and coffee on the way to Farmers Market this morning, and we decided to try out Pinyons breakfast offerings. I have been here a few times, but really just to buy bread and their fabulous bagels to go. The bacon egg and cheese bagel is fantastic- worth the wait for it to be made in the wood-fired pizza oven- excellent everything bagel with tons of seeds and great flavor - bacon MADE IN HOUSE(as are all of their products ) meat and eggs purchased from the same local farm and a wonderfully sharp cheddar (not sure of the origin of the cheese). I love that all of their menu items are made with local ingredients and are organic. The food tasted fantastic and the staff was welcoming, personable and informative. The price is inclusive of tax and tip- and their business model provides a livable wage and benefits including a 401k match - how many restaurants offer that! ?!? It looks like they have a nice selection of wines in the bottle shop and we will be back for pizza/dinner sometime soon ! I love to support local businesses- especially ones that are supporting other local businesses!! #community read more

Such a great find. The chicken liver mousse was easily the highlight -- bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and perfectly paired with bread. The team was warm and attentive, and the whole place has a charming but buzzy energy. Definitely a go-to spot for a weeknight out. Don't skip the wine selection, either! read more

honestly wasn't impressed by the pizza here. we ordered the margherita and madonna pizzas. the madonna pizza was so burnt on the bottom i couldn't taste anything else... the margherita pizza was fine, but really nothing special. considering the price, i wouldn't come back again read more

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One of the best meals I've had in a while! 100% make this part of your Ojai itinerary. We had: - Market Greens salad: Comes with the BEST date dressing - Tomatoes with whipped feta and basil: Delicious - Woodfired broccolini: Spicy, so much flavor - Peach and prosciutto pizza - Margheritaville + some amazing orange wine. Thank you to the kind folks at Pinyon! read more

Pinyon - So good we forgot to take photos! - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

My partner & I did a walk-in so we weren't expecting the best seats. The hostess kept making it seem like she couldn't seat us because they were expecting more people. We had to share a table with other guests. By the time we left, there were at least 3 empty tables & they were closing soon anyways...we couldn't help but feel like it was race targeted. The pizza was really good but did take a while despite no order in front of us. Could have been a better experience. read more

Pinyon - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

$30 personal size, too salty, pizzas and a giant chip on their shoulders, soppressata smelled rancid also, I didn't eat it. Avoid this place they're very very rude read more

Was in Ojai for a few hours and decided to get something quick so we went for pizza. This place is amazing with friendly and patient staff on first timers! We had the Margherita pizza along with freshly squeezed orange juice was wonderfully refreshing. Caesar salad was amazing. When it hit 4 pm, we also had another pizza that was available dinner time. Because we were getting ice cream after, we didn't get dessert which was the pistachio tiramisu - biggest food regret on this trip to Ojai. Place is quaint with a few tables inside and outside, but since it was drizzling, most peeps opted in. A sure stop for next time in Ojai. Oh, don't miss going to the bathroom - ribbit. read more

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You don't see it coming till you step inside then BAM, delicious, innovative food with super fresh local Ojai produce - it is clearly not just a pizza joint. Oh yeah and the pizza and calzones are so good. Wine on tap is a treat and interesting, tasty bottles as well. Very smart, helpful staff. It's a special restaurant. How'd little Ojai get so lucky?!? read more

Good wood fire pizza but a little burnt. My husband was not bothered by that tho. Overall it is good and I love the chewiness of the dough. Service is fine. We also had miso eggplant plate, it is a little pricy but good. I will visit here again for pizza. read more

Pinyon - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Decided to drive through Ojai on our way back home from a trip to the central coast and stumbled upon Pinyon on Yelp. Love a good pizza so we knew we had to come try. Parking lot was a little tricky as it shared a lot with a few other stores and restaurants. We ended up parking on the street to find space. Inside was not very busy so quickly placed our order and sat ourselves. Good came out fairly quickly- halibut crudo and Porco Rossi pizza. Crudo was amazing, pizza was good but not the best I've ever had. I think next time I'd try the margarita pizza. Very cute place, and super cute bathroom with frog decor and rainforest sound machine- such a cool touch! read more

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Outstanding! You never used to go to Ojai for great food and finally there are a couple great places and this is one of them! Every single thing we ordered was amazing. The drinks were amazing. The vibes were amazing and the owner is so so so nice! My friends and I can't wait to go back and eat here again. We got a lot of things on the menu and every single one of them was a 10 out of 10. read more

Extremely disappointed with our experience. We were in town for my boyfriend's birthday and checked beforehand for reservations but saw many available on this day so we decided to walk in as we weren't sure when exactly we were going till want to eat. We came in before 7:30 and saw many tables open. We were turned away at the door being told they were only accepting reservations. Even after letting them know we were celebrating they didn't care to accommodate. As someone who worked in the restaurant industry for many years it's very upsetting to see a business operating in such a manner to turn down guests for no real reason other than being lazy. Can't speak on the food since we were denied the opportunity to try it. read more

Excellent restaurant! The bacon egg and cheese on onion bagel was delicious. Wood fired!? Are you kidding me. Do wish there was more bacon though. Dinner was also delicious! Pinyon pizza and the pistachio tiramisu was the perfect combination. Low-key set up but high key delicious! read more

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Seating inside and outside. Parking is limited when it's busy. Street parking. Cool spot. Even cooler employees. Didn't know what to order so we had help from one of the employees. Pizza is so yummy! Thin and crispy. read more

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We were looking for a quick bite to eat and our friend, Griffen, suggested Pinyon. Are we glad he did! We tried both sandos and the chocolate buckwheat cookie as well as the pretzel with cinnamon sugar. The order came out quickly and we all enjoyed our sandos. We saved half for later...the ciabatta bread is my recommendation. Lots of good flavors going on and they stack the turkey high. We sat outside and it was an all around lovely casual dining experience. So even if you just want to wash hands, the bathroom is a must. read more

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Still a favorite! Although I don't always make it to the store front, I LOVE that there pastries and sandwiches can be available at nearby coffee shops in ventura & Santa Barbara county! I was shocked to find this out, but equally as excited when I found them in other places too! read more

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Fresh bread and warm olives were delicious but the Stracciatella cheese was funky, and not in a good way. Would have liked more than lettuce in my salad. Overall, pretty disappointing and expensive for what you're getting. read more

Slightly pretentious service and $126 for 3 pizzas, bread and butter,1 cola,1 matcha and 1 beer. Good ingredients are used here! They're just personal size pizzas,nothing more and heavy handed with the salt. If you're driving from Los Angeles just go to Nancy Silverton's Mozza pizzeria where you'll pay around the same but much more satisfaction guaranteed! Their catering menu on the door also ridiculously expensive! Not too many guests dining on a Sunday afternoon, the owner was there mingling with friends at a table and ignored guests completely. All we expected from him was a hello and how is your food? read more

This place is phenomenal! The pizza was incredible, the staff was kind and I loved being able to sit at the counter close to the pizza making action. I honestly can't wait to go back! I stumbled upon this place when I was passing through town. It's a small place, with limited seating, and a few outdoor seats. This place may be small, but the food is full of flavor! I ordered the Porco Rosso and the flavors were absolutely wonderful. I think what really made this pizza so wonderful was the dough. I was talking with one of the pizza makers and he told that it's a 72 hour dough. It was flavorful, chewy, and the cook was great and had a wonderful char. This place is wonderful, and probably one of the best pizzas I've ever had. If I'm ever back in the area, I know exactly where I'll go for a great lunch or dinner. read more

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Very mid experience. The guy who seems to be the owner lacked good customer service and I'm going to say it - he seemed to favor the white clientele far more than others. I overheard him being very rude to a Hispanic family sitting down on a table ahead of time while their daughters were waiting in line to order. This seemed to have turned them off since they left afterwards before ordering food. Then, he was very chatty and kind to another white couple by asking how they're doing and even giving some free food to another waiting in line. We were never asked how we're doing with our food, if we needed anything, etc. Overall, the food was not all that special, and this is definitely a one and done spot. As an establishment, you should be treating everyone with simple decency and respect. read more

So grateful for my experience at Pinyon this morning! I left with a full belly and heart and smiling all the way to the farmers market. I received a warm greeting before grabbing a coffee and a sourdough everything bagel that was still warm and oh so delicious. The ambiance is quirky (in the cool way), frog themed, clean and upbeat. I loved the bathroom decor as well Yes, this place is not "cheap" and there's a mandatory 20% service fee but this is the price of supporting local in Ojai with today's economy. Thank you for the amazing service and yummy breakfast read more

Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in the world - I look for excuses to come to Ojai so I can eat here. The pizzas are incredible, the broccolini genuinely changed my life and my family talks about it to this day (we had it over a year ago) and the pistachio tiramisu is mandatory!!! Chef Jeremy is a king! Be sure to check out the bathroom Best vibes read more

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Loved the market greens salad and pinyon pizza. Capped off with a cider beer, so good! We took a pistachio tiramisu to go. Fantastic meal and easy. read more

Pinyon - Pinyon pizza with half pepperoni. Wouldn't order again with the 1/2 pepperoni, but I'm glad I tried it. Pinyon pizza - delicious on its own. - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

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$20 hoagie with inedibly hard bread, hard (?) turkey, and tiny portions of $8 iced tea. Good danish. Absolutely never returning. read more