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I had heard many good things about this joint and I finally tried it for myself. To be honest, this is just an average pizza for me - it sorta reminds me of something you would find at a fair. There's only one size available so that's a problem if it's just you. As you can see, the pizza is huge! Yes, you can buy slices but it makes more financial sense to buy a whole pizza. Next, this is not a "cheesy" pizza. So, if you like all that gooey cheese on your pizza, you're going to be disappointed here. The cheese is so minimal you may ask yourself if there's in fact any cheese on the pizza. The cheesy bread, however, will satisfy your desire for gooey cheese. Highly recommend you pick up a side of the bread. It reheats up nicely too. As pictured, there's inside and outside dining areas. I went when it just opened so there were only a few people dining. Parking here will not be easy. I was told that if you pass the residences, there is ample parking on a vacant lot. This is not the safest neighborhood so if you're a female and you're by yourself, you may not want to park that far and make that walk (especially at night). There is a Dollar Tree across the street with a lot, however, that establishment also tends to draw sketchy characters. So, if easy parking is one of you're requirements, you may want to pass on this place. All in all, this place was more hype and it left me craving that satisfying cheesiness that should be on a pizza. I definitely won't have this place on rotation when I get that pizza craving. No hate, I just love my pizza cheesy.
Have heard great things about Secret Pizza as it is our neighbors go to spot for NY style pies. Decided to head here on a Saturday evening as we were coming back from LAX. I've forgotten how bad traffic was on the 101 and took us about an hour from Hollywood. Parking here was also pretty bad as we didn't realize how tight Browne Ave was. Found a spot up front although part of my car was in the red zone. Opted to order 2 slices of pepperoni and garlic knots to eat there while we waited for a sausage/pepperoni and double mushroom pie to take home. Slices of pepperoni were good and thought the garlic knots were just ok. I prefer the garlic rolls at Tarantino's in Pasadena more as they are really garlicky and buttery. Both pies travelled well and we ended up eating another slice of each at home. Will definitely be back but will have to find a better spot to park so that we can dine without worrying about getting a parking ticket.
I was really looking forward to trying Secret Pizza, especially after hearing all the great reviews. As a pizza enthusiast and a devoted fan of Prince Street Pizza, I felt compelled to see how the two compared. I decided to go with the Thick Vodka pizza. Unfortunately, my experience fell short of my expectations. At $37 for the box, I would have preferred a Little Caesars pizza instead. I can't speak for the other flavors, but the one I had definitely didn't live up to the hype. True to its name, it was thick--too thick, in fact. All I got was a mouthful of dry bread. On the bright side, the staff was fantastic and the ambiance was pleasant. Maybe I just got an off batch, but I left feeling disappointed on my first visit.
Secret Pizza specializes in New Jersey style pizzas. Pizzas by the slice are by walk in only and are an average of $5 per slice. Otherwise, you can order full 18" round pizzas or 12" square pizzas. They have their own website where you can schedule a pickup order ahead. Pro tip that if its your first time ordering ahead, once you create an account on their website, you'll get a 25% off discount! I did mine this way and chose their regular round pizza as the base and added pepperoni, mushroom and onions. The toppings were free of charge. It's only an additional $2 if you want half pepperoni. Secret Pizza is definitely now one of my go to spots when I'm craving NJ pizza. The crust is cooked to a slight crisp perfection and still keeps its chewiness. The sauce is a trifecta of tangy, sweet and savory. I found that the toppings were spread evenly as well. I ate 3 slices in one sitting and it was an overall addictive experience. Street parking only but it wasn't too difficult to find. They have seating indoors and outdoors. Staff was so sweet and welcoming! Secret pizza is a must try and maybe it's a great thing that the secret is out.
Secret Pizza is hands-down the best pizza in LA. As a fellow former New Jerseyan, it is so great to have some Jersey representation out here. Yes, the prices are higher than what I am used to in Bergen County NJ, but the prices are fairly typical for LA (I think to how Halal Guys here is also quite more expensive than what I am used to in NJ-area). The most important thing for me is that the pizza tastes great like at home, which it definitely does. From the plain, to the pepperoni, to the vodka, and to the Sicilian, the pizzas here taste like the classic, no-frills pizza I love. And to be honest, the pizza here is even better than the places I grew up with back at home in NJ too. This is great pizza, period. Fyi, this is also not the place for some boutique or neapolitan pizza, for which there are plenty of other places in LA. The restaurant is counter service, with some casual outdoor patio seating to quickly eat or to hang out. Lastly, the staff here are all so kind and great. It was so nice meeting owner Sean when I was there, and you can tell he loves doing what he does. Definitely check out Secret Pizza if you are looking for some good NJ/NY style pizza in LA!
tl;dr this El Sereno slice shop is no longer the LA pizza scene's best kept secret, but the excellent New York-style slices are a godsend for those of us on the East Side Like many trendy fast-casual spots today, Secret Pizza originated as a pandemic-era pop-up. The name refers to the hush-hush nature of the pop-up's location (i.e., the Hollywood apartment of the Jersey-born Sean Lango), which was only shared with patrons after they had reserved a pie. Quickly, Lango's pop-up earned praise from news outlets from Eater LA to the LA Times, and rabid demand meant planning well in advance for a pizza. But now, Secret Pizza has moved its residence to a proper brick-and-mortar in Sean Lango in El Sereno, and diners can easily order directly from the website or in person. The shop is tucked away behind a sign-less, whitewashed picket fence barrier just off Huntington Drive. Prepare for street parking on the twisty, inclined road to be at least a mild headache. Enter into a comfortable courtyard, illuminated by twinkle lights beneath an olive tree canopy. Pumpkin-orange plastic chairs and both umbrellas and industrial heaters are pressed up against stainless steel tables. Inside, the harsh lighting, worn concrete floor, and offwhite letterboard menu feel decidedly retro. A cubical glass display is filled with shelves of available slices. The narrow laminated-wood sitting is also decked with pizza seasonings. We arrived at Secret Pizza for weekend dinner and faced no wait. We picked out a couple of slices, and the staff member popped them into the oven for a few minutes. The signature New York-style round pies each featured a flavorful and thin-yet-sturdy crust to pair with a mozzarella and pecorino cheese blend. Our favorite was the extra-rich, slightly spicy Vodka pizza, but our Pepperoni slice featured a generous portion of pepperoni rings and a tangy red sauce. Meanwhile, the Sicilian Thick square slice was thick and poofy, leaving it feeling overwhelmingly bread-heavy against the toppings, The service was equal parts friendly and generous -- the staff gave us a free side of homemade Ranch and even offered another tentative customer a slice on the house. The extra-large (18" diameter) pies are each cut into 8 slices; a moderate appetite can tackle 2 slices, and singles run for ~$5. Overall, I was impressed by the genuinely caring service. I left feeling that Secret Pizza stacks up reasonably well against even some of New York's most popular slice shops. By LA standards, Secret Pizza is a true diamond in the rough.
This place really lives up to its name! My GPS took me to the Dollar Tree parking lot and it took me a long time to figure out where the location was because there is no signage. I figured since it's "secret" that was part of the theme. Contacting them is text only, no calls. I got a response within a couple of minutes and they were very polite and helpful. The building is quite cute with white fence, patio lights and outdoor seating with very pretty olive trees. They are New York style slices. I personally found the slices on the small side but it was still filling. I believe I tried the white and the vodka flavors. They give you some dipping sauces on the side and I really liked the light pink slightly spicy one. That may have been the vodka sauce. I normally don't eat much of the crust but I found the crust quite tasty.
Absolutely delicious pizza. I particularly loved the white, vodka, and regular cheese pizzas. Outstanding cheese, crust, sauce, herbs and spices, and baked to perfection. A must-try pizzeria!
Secret Pizza definitely lives up to its' name. The location was hidden and you definitely have to be vigilant while navigating towards it. My boyfriend and I were lucky to score one last parking spot on the street. Their hours are limited with it only being open Wed-Sun from 4-9pm. Upon entering you walk into their outdoor patio seating. There are heat lamps but it wasn't turned on during the night we came. There was also a few seats inside but very limited and cramped. We came here for the pizza by the slice. They have a limited selection of pizza by the slice compared to other pizza shops with similar concepts. We both went with Pepperoni ($5.25/slice). We waited a bit for the pepperoni since they were out when we arrived. The tables in the patio area was really dirty and not well maintained. I didn't see staff come around to clean the whole time we were there. When the pizza was ready, we found that the crust was thin and crispy. However the toppings were lacking. I would have liked both more cheese and more pepperoni. Especially considering how other pizza shops sell the same pepperoni slice for a lower cost and better toppings. A fun novelty visit, but I can't say I'm in a rush to come back.
Sean and Madonna, Thank you for sharing your gift of amazing pizza. I absolutely enjoyed the time we had yesterday and I would definitely come back again because everything was just great, The pizza I cannot even explain how good it tasted.
I finally had the chance to try Secret Pizza, and it was delicious. It really hit the spot on a cool evening while sitting out on their patio. The place fills up quickly, so we were glad we arrived early enough to grab a seat. The crust was amazing--thin, crispy, and full of flavor. My husband usually leaves the edges of his pizza untouched, but this time he ate every bite. It was that good.
I like that the pizza here isn't too greasy compared to other pizzas I've had. It's thin sliced, but not floppy. I initially got 2 slices because that's usually my go-to number when I buy pizza by the slice, but wasn't yet satisfied, so I got a 3rd, but I think I could have easily eaten a 4th. For thin sliced pizza, the portion does run pretty small at more than $5 for a slice, so for 4 slices you'd be looking at well over $20. We got 1 slice of each flavor and we thought overall, the amount toppings felt a lot less compared to other places and the flavors are kind of subtle in the tomato sauce, vodka sauce and the shredded basil on the Margherita. The mushroom and jalapeño were fresh especially the jalapeño which was very thinly sliced but still packed a lot of flavor. We agreed the Pepperoni was the best when it comes to flavor. Crust runs more crunchy than chewy. We also tried their garlic knots, and again the flavor was very subtle, and didn't taste that garlicky. The sauce that came with it was great though.
What a gem! It's far too good to be secret for much longer. The tree shaded outdoor area (with heat lamps) serves to hide it but it's worth finding for sure. We had both vodka and jalapeño sausage pies. Delicious thin crust just like back in our home state of New Jersey. Perfection. Or so I thought until the owner Sean brought out homemade chocolate chip cookies and a giant homemade ice cream sandwich that made me wish I hadn't eaten quite so much pizza! Fantastic. Go. Parking on the street. Worth it.
2 months ago
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Sean L.
Thank you for the kind words on the pizza and the cookies! We…
Now that I've tried Secret Pizza twice, I would definitely rank it as a solid local pizza spot. You can order online via their website, and if there are certain items that you want to get later in the day (that are not pizza slices) I would recommend pre-ordering; the times I've gone close to closing time, they've run out of menu items. I've only tried their pepperoni slices, which I thought were great (though I thought the pizza had a crispier texture that I preferred compared to my second visit). I also liked their chocolate chip cookie but found the garlic knots to be so-so, thinking that they could benefit from a more robust garlic flavor. I'm curious about ordering a full pizza pie in the future, and I'm sure I will revisit. read more
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Sean L.
Thanks so much for coming by and for the thoughtful review. Really…
3 months ago
Pride dictates that I point this out whenever I write this kind of review for pizza: I'm born and bred in NYC. I love pizza, and this pizza was EPIC. The ambiance is fun. 80s, east coast kitsch. Service was great, too. Friendly, informative, and proud of their work. Loved that. But the pizza was the SUPERSTAR. Amazing. Easily top three in Los Angeles which, for me, means Sonny's and Apollonia's, too. The crust was divine. Perfectly crisp. Perfect chew. The cheese and sauce were perfection. Phenomenal pepperoni. Loved the chocolate chip cookie. It was excellent, as was the vodka sauce we got for dipping. However, if you live and breathe, you owe it to yourself to eat this pizza. read more
I had heard many good things about this joint and I finally tried it for myself. To be honest, this is just an average pizza for me - it sorta reminds me of something you would find at a fair. There's only one size available so that's a problem if it's just you. As you can see, the pizza is huge! Yes, you can buy slices but it makes more financial sense to buy a whole pizza. Next, this is not a "cheesy" pizza. So, if you like all that gooey cheese on your pizza, you're going to be disappointed here. The cheese is so minimal you may ask yourself if there's in fact any cheese on the pizza. The cheesy bread, however, will satisfy your desire for gooey cheese. Highly recommend you pick up a side of the bread. It reheats up nicely too. As pictured, there's inside and outside dining areas. I went when it just opened so there were only a few people dining. Parking here will not be easy. I was told that if you pass the residences, there is ample parking on a vacant lot. This is not the safest neighborhood so if you're a female and you're by yourself, you may not want to park that far and make that walk (especially at night). There is a Dollar Tree across the street with a lot, however, that establishment also tends to draw sketchy characters. So, if easy parking is one of you're requirements, you may want to pass on this place. All in all, this place was more hype and it left me craving that satisfying cheesiness that should be on a pizza. I definitely won't have this place on rotation when I get that pizza craving. No hate, I just love my pizza cheesy. read more
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Sean L.
Thanks so much for giving us a try!
Have heard great things about Secret Pizza as it is our neighbors go to spot for NY style pies. Decided to head here on a Saturday evening as we were coming back from LAX. I've forgotten how bad traffic was on the 101 and took us about an hour from Hollywood. Parking here was also pretty bad as we didn't realize how tight Browne Ave was. Found a spot up front although part of my car was in the red zone. Opted to order 2 slices of pepperoni and garlic knots to eat there while we waited for a sausage/pepperoni and double mushroom pie to take home. Slices of pepperoni were good and thought the garlic knots were just ok. I prefer the garlic rolls at Tarantino's in Pasadena more as they are really garlicky and buttery. Both pies travelled well and we ended up eating another slice of each at home. Will definitely be back but will have to find a better spot to park so that we can dine without worrying about getting a parking ticket. read more
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Sean L.
Thanks for the kind words, Derek!…
I was really looking forward to trying Secret Pizza, especially after hearing all the great reviews. As a pizza enthusiast and a devoted fan of Prince Street Pizza, I felt compelled to see how the two compared. I decided to go with the Thick Vodka pizza. Unfortunately, my experience fell short of my expectations. At $37 for the box, I would have preferred a Little Caesars pizza instead. I can't speak for the other flavors, but the one I had definitely didn't live up to the hype. True to its name, it was thick--too thick, in fact. All I got was a mouthful of dry bread. On the bright side, the staff was fantastic and the ambiance was pleasant. Maybe I just got an off batch, but I left feeling disappointed on my first visit. read more
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Sean L.
Hi Tony,…
Secret Pizza specializes in New Jersey style pizzas. Pizzas by the slice are by walk in only and are an average of $5 per slice. Otherwise, you can order full 18" round pizzas or 12" square pizzas. They have their own website where you can schedule a pickup order ahead. Pro tip that if its your first time ordering ahead, once you create an account on their website, you'll get a 25% off discount! I did mine this way and chose their regular round pizza as the base and added pepperoni, mushroom and onions. The toppings were free of charge. It's only an additional $2 if you want half pepperoni. Secret Pizza is definitely now one of my go to spots when I'm craving NJ pizza. The crust is cooked to a slight crisp perfection and still keeps its chewiness. The sauce is a trifecta of tangy, sweet and savory. I found that the toppings were spread evenly as well. I ate 3 slices in one sitting and it was an overall addictive experience. Street parking only but it wasn't too difficult to find. They have seating indoors and outdoors. Staff was so sweet and welcoming! Secret pizza is a must try and maybe it's a great thing that the secret is out. read more
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Sean L.
Thank you so much Winnie for the kind words - we appreciate you and…
Secret Pizza is hands-down the best pizza in LA. As a fellow former New Jerseyan, it is so great to have some Jersey representation out here. Yes, the prices are higher than what I am used to in Bergen County NJ, but the prices are fairly typical for LA (I think to how Halal Guys here is also quite more expensive than what I am used to in NJ-area). The most important thing for me is that the pizza tastes great like at home, which it definitely does. From the plain, to the pepperoni, to the vodka, and to the Sicilian, the pizzas here taste like the classic, no-frills pizza I love. And to be honest, the pizza here is even better than the places I grew up with back at home in NJ too. This is great pizza, period. Fyi, this is also not the place for some boutique or neapolitan pizza, for which there are plenty of other places in LA. The restaurant is counter service, with some casual outdoor patio seating to quickly eat or to hang out. Lastly, the staff here are all so kind and great. It was so nice meeting owner Sean when I was there, and you can tell he loves doing what he does. Definitely check out Secret Pizza if you are looking for some good NJ/NY style pizza in LA! read more
tl;dr this El Sereno slice shop is no longer the LA pizza scene's best kept secret, but the excellent New York-style slices are a godsend for those of us on the East Side Like many trendy fast-casual spots today, Secret Pizza originated as a pandemic-era pop-up. The name refers to the hush-hush nature of the pop-up's location (i.e., the Hollywood apartment of the Jersey-born Sean Lango), which was only shared with patrons after they had reserved a pie. Quickly, Lango's pop-up earned praise from news outlets from Eater LA to the LA Times, and rabid demand meant planning well in advance for a pizza. But now, Secret Pizza has moved its residence to a proper brick-and-mortar in Sean Lango in El Sereno, and diners can easily order directly from the website or in person. The shop is tucked away behind a sign-less, whitewashed picket fence barrier just off Huntington Drive. Prepare for street parking on the twisty, inclined road to be at least a mild headache. Enter into a comfortable courtyard, illuminated by twinkle lights beneath an olive tree canopy. Pumpkin-orange plastic chairs and both umbrellas and industrial heaters are pressed up against stainless steel tables. Inside, the harsh lighting, worn concrete floor, and offwhite letterboard menu feel decidedly retro. A cubical glass display is filled with shelves of available slices. The narrow laminated-wood sitting is also decked with pizza seasonings. We arrived at Secret Pizza for weekend dinner and faced no wait. We picked out a couple of slices, and the staff member popped them into the oven for a few minutes. The signature New York-style round pies each featured a flavorful and thin-yet-sturdy crust to pair with a mozzarella and pecorino cheese blend. Our favorite was the extra-rich, slightly spicy Vodka pizza, but our Pepperoni slice featured a generous portion of pepperoni rings and a tangy red sauce. Meanwhile, the Sicilian Thick square slice was thick and poofy, leaving it feeling overwhelmingly bread-heavy against the toppings, The service was equal parts friendly and generous -- the staff gave us a free side of homemade Ranch and even offered another tentative customer a slice on the house. The extra-large (18" diameter) pies are each cut into 8 slices; a moderate appetite can tackle 2 slices, and singles run for ~$5. Overall, I was impressed by the genuinely caring service. I left feeling that Secret Pizza stacks up reasonably well against even some of New York's most popular slice shops. By LA standards, Secret Pizza is a true diamond in the rough. read more
This place really lives up to its name! My GPS took me to the Dollar Tree parking lot and it took me a long time to figure out where the location was because there is no signage. I figured since it's "secret" that was part of the theme. Contacting them is text only, no calls. I got a response within a couple of minutes and they were very polite and helpful. The building is quite cute with white fence, patio lights and outdoor seating with very pretty olive trees. They are New York style slices. I personally found the slices on the small side but it was still filling. I believe I tried the white and the vodka flavors. They give you some dipping sauces on the side and I really liked the light pink slightly spicy one. That may have been the vodka sauce. I normally don't eat much of the crust but I found the crust quite tasty. read more
4 months ago
Absolutely delicious pizza. I particularly loved the white, vodka, and regular cheese pizzas. Outstanding cheese, crust, sauce, herbs and spices, and baked to perfection. A must-try pizzeria! read more
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Sean L.
We appreciate the kind thoughts! THank you for sharing!
Secret Pizza definitely lives up to its' name. The location was hidden and you definitely have to be vigilant while navigating towards it. My boyfriend and I were lucky to score one last parking spot on the street. Their hours are limited with it only being open Wed-Sun from 4-9pm. Upon entering you walk into their outdoor patio seating. There are heat lamps but it wasn't turned on during the night we came. There was also a few seats inside but very limited and cramped. We came here for the pizza by the slice. They have a limited selection of pizza by the slice compared to other pizza shops with similar concepts. We both went with Pepperoni ($5.25/slice). We waited a bit for the pepperoni since they were out when we arrived. The tables in the patio area was really dirty and not well maintained. I didn't see staff come around to clean the whole time we were there. When the pizza was ready, we found that the crust was thin and crispy. However the toppings were lacking. I would have liked both more cheese and more pepperoni. Especially considering how other pizza shops sell the same pepperoni slice for a lower cost and better toppings. A fun novelty visit, but I can't say I'm in a rush to come back. read more
8 months ago
Sean and Madonna, Thank you for sharing your gift of amazing pizza. I absolutely enjoyed the time we had yesterday and I would definitely come back again because everything was just great, The pizza I cannot even explain how good it tasted. read more
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Sean L.
Dani, thank you so much. It was so nice meeting you! We're so…
4 months ago
I finally had the chance to try Secret Pizza, and it was delicious. It really hit the spot on a cool evening while sitting out on their patio. The place fills up quickly, so we were glad we arrived early enough to grab a seat. The crust was amazing--thin, crispy, and full of flavor. My husband usually leaves the edges of his pizza untouched, but this time he ate every bite. It was that good. read more
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Sean L.
Thank you, Tery! We appreciate your kind words and you taking the…
1 year ago
I like that the pizza here isn't too greasy compared to other pizzas I've had. It's thin sliced, but not floppy. I initially got 2 slices because that's usually my go-to number when I buy pizza by the slice, but wasn't yet satisfied, so I got a 3rd, but I think I could have easily eaten a 4th. For thin sliced pizza, the portion does run pretty small at more than $5 for a slice, so for 4 slices you'd be looking at well over $20. We got 1 slice of each flavor and we thought overall, the amount toppings felt a lot less compared to other places and the flavors are kind of subtle in the tomato sauce, vodka sauce and the shredded basil on the Margherita. The mushroom and jalapeño were fresh especially the jalapeño which was very thinly sliced but still packed a lot of flavor. We agreed the Pepperoni was the best when it comes to flavor. Crust runs more crunchy than chewy. We also tried their garlic knots, and again the flavor was very subtle, and didn't taste that garlicky. The sauce that came with it was great though. read more
What a gem! It's far too good to be secret for much longer. The tree shaded outdoor area (with heat lamps) serves to hide it but it's worth finding for sure. We had both vodka and jalapeño sausage pies. Delicious thin crust just like back in our home state of New Jersey. Perfection. Or so I thought until the owner Sean brought out homemade chocolate chip cookies and a giant homemade ice cream sandwich that made me wish I hadn't eaten quite so much pizza! Fantastic. Go. Parking on the street. Worth it. read more
2 months ago
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Sean L.
Thanks for giving us a try. Sorry the white slice wasn't it for you.…
5 months ago
10/10. no complaints. the staff is very nice and friendly the pizza was the best i've had in a minute. Definitely returning when I have the chance again. Thank you!! read more
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Sean L.
Thanks, David! We're so glad you enjoyed your food and our staff.…
2 years ago
The secret is out--there's a new(ish) pizza place in town, and it's cooking up mouthwatering pies that has reinvigorated my love for the cheese and dough. A few things worth noting: - Sign-up for an account and get a deal on your order - Closed Mondays and Tuesdays - Check their insta @secretpizzala for deals - Single slices available at the shop - Street parking only If you're a fan of thin crust pizza, stop wasting time and check out Sean's creations. The crust is perfectly crisp, light, and subtly flavorful. The toppings are modest, and the cheese is creamy. The pizzas may not look like much, but boy, has Sean and his team hit it out of the park. read more
3 months ago
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Sean L.
Thank you for the feedback!
Sooo good! Flavor was definitely there and the pepperoni was crispy. For some reason the crust had a funny after taste but maybe it's just my weird senses. It was my second time coming and we got a square pizza this time around. Friendly staff as always! read more
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Hi Jackie,…
7 months ago
Pizza was good but I paid for extra cheese and didn't get it. Also, the pizza was very pricey. read more
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Sean L.
Hi Eddie,…
7 months ago
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Sean L.
Thank you for the kind words, Tony! We appreciate you and are so glad…
8 months ago
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Sean L.
Thanks so much, NyQuil! We appreciate you!
1 year ago
We had cravings for some pizza and was curious to see what the New York style pizza would be like at this hidden gem. It was almost closing time and they had a lot of customers in the patio area enjoying their dinner. We ordered three different slices and a big cookie. We ate in the patio area on a nice cool evening. The pizza was delicious and the dough was great too. Every pizza place around here makes their pizza different and you will be satisfied with what they offer here. read more
Another excellent pizza spot in Los Angeles. It really is secret, the location is easy to miss--but if you manage to find it, you'll be pleasantly surprised! They've got a pretty simple menu, but everything is really dialed in. I even like their white pizzas,which usually aren't my thing. read more
On my first visit a few friends and I ordered a few pizzas and picked them up to go and share at home along with a bunch of beers. On my most recent visit, I came by on the way home from work to grab a couple slices and try their ice cream sandwich. This is my first time actually eating here at the location . Since it was the middle of the week, the vibe was really chill. It wasn't busy at all. It was also right before closing. The slices were great. A great contrast between getting a thick and a thin slice. And if you can, definitely go for the ice cream sandwich. I thought the cookies and the ice cream was really good. read more
10 months ago
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Sean L.
Hi Arminda, Sean here - I’m the owner. Thank you for taking the time…
I've driven by this place numerous times and had no idea that it was here. Guess that is why it's called Secret Pizza. Founded by Sean, a New Jersey native, Secret Pizza's pies are reminiscent of what you'll find on the East Coast. Most of their business is pick up, and you have to place your order online. However, they have a variety of slices available in the shop, which you can eat there or take to go. I stopped in to pick up a few slices - a plain square ($4.25) and a slice of the white with onion & jalapeño ($5.75). The crust on both had a nice flavor. The marinara sauce on the square was good. The bottom crust was crispy and a tad doughy in the center. I wish it would have had a bit more cheese. The white slice was very tasty. The jalapeño gave it just the right amount of heat and I like that the onions were thinly sliced, so the flavor wasn't overwhelming. The crust was just right - foldable. I would definitely order a whole pie in the future. For dessert they have freshly made cookies and ice cream sandwiches. Beer & soft drinks are available and wine coming soon. Inside is fairly small with two tables but the outside patio is spacious. Street parking can be tough but it's worth it. read more
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Sean L.
Thank you so much for the review, Nikki! We're so glad you enjoyed…
9 months ago
1 year ago
Oh my god! Like sitting in little Italy Manhattan!!!! Love this pizza? Buy the pie or by the slice. Sooooo good! Thank You, read more
If you want proper New York style pizza in Los Angeles, look no further than Secret Pizza. Tucked away in El Serano, Secret Pizza is a strong contender for the best NY style pizza in LA. The owner, Sean, is a New Jersey native who moved to the Los Angeles in 2019, and brought the flavor, texture, and East Coast charm with him. He greeted all of his patrons as they came in, happily answering any questions and chatting with pizza loving folks. The rest of the staff were equally as kind and the place radiates a cozy, family-owned vibe that makes you feel that you're living in one of the five buroughs. There's plenty of seating available, both indoors and outdoors, so you can walk in and order by the slice. I ordered three classic NY slices: a pepperoni, a cheese, and a jalapeño white slice. Each was charred to perfection with that signature crispy crust. The dough had a firm undercarriage with no flop, making it ideal for folding and eating. The tomato sauce was zesty and flavorful, and the cheese-to-topping ratio was perfect. With every bite, I forgot that I had driven here, not taken the subway in a walkable city. By the time I finished my third slice, I was still craving more and went back for a square slice. It was close to closing time, so I hesitated, but Sean assured me it was no problem! He even gave me an additional cheese square slice on the house. It's rare to have that kind of service, and made me feel right at home. There's not many pizzerias that rivals the ones in New York. Apollonia's, Prime, and Prince Street Pizza are all excellent iterations, but Secret Pizza stands apart thanks to its authenticity and Sean's east coast roots. If every pizza spot in LA, had the quality of Secret Pizza, this city would no longer be the butt of pizza jokes, but would be right up there with NYC as a pizza capital of the world. read more
8 months ago
This place has delicious east coast style pizza. First off the cheese slice is perfectly balanced with sauce that actually tasted good and the crust is perfect. The vodka slice was perfect and didn't taste heavy. I highly recommend this place and would rate it first place for nyc style pizza over the appolonias etc. IMO this place is way better. read more
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3501 Monterey Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Montecito Heights
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http://secretpizzala.com
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Is this the same place as the Vegas location in the Cosmopolitan?
No. Different people
Is this Secret Pizza owned by the same one in the Cosmo in Las Vegas?
Hi - we are not connected! We named it Secret Pizza when it started as a pop up in a residential building here in Los Angeles and the address was not public.
Do they have any vegan options, at least vegan cheese?
Yes we do! We have a vegan pizza which is our Thick Square Tomato Pie (Vegan) on our permanent menu under SQUARE PIES. Featuring tomato, basil, oregano, and garlic infused olive oil, with optional vegetable toppings it is all natural and delicious!…
Do you have gluten-free crust?
We do not offer any gluten-free crust options at this time! We recommend our friends over at Hot Tongue Pizza for great gluten-free pizza.
I can't pre-order can someone help?
We generally accept online orders over at www.secretpizzaLA.com. However during exceptionally busy times, sometimes our online ordering will be unavailable to allow the kitchen to catch up.…
Are you on any delivery apps?
We do not currently have any delivery app partnerships, but we are considering it for the future!
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