Al Forno Caffe

★★★★★ 4.5 (801) • $$

"Good food and knowledgeable, friendly service. We had pizza which was quite good. Asparagus appetizer was good but a little skimpy on asparagus. Big wine list. Prices are reasonable overall. Highly recommended."

Il Farro Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (897) • $$

"Il Farro has a special place in my heart. From the extensive and delicious menu options to the attentive service, there's no place I'd rather dine after walking along the pier. I love sitting at the bar and having a yummy made-to-order drink. The Caesar salad, calamari, and bread are also my favorites! Il Farro has been around for decades but has always been the favorite restaurant among my family and friends. It truly feels like Il Farro is a celebration of community, one that I am proud to be a part of. The environment is also really comforting, as they have remodeled in the past few years and have beautiful decorations! I recommend Il Farro to everyone who comes to OC, and I can't wait for my next visit."

Big Rob's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.4 (736) • $$

"Not your average pizza....its better!Service: This spot appears to be family ran, which is always a good sign because you know the pizza is made with love. The gentleman who took my order was very friendly and took my time to answer my questions and give me the detail I was looking for. They were happy to accommodate my request for thin crust, even though it didn't seem to be something they advertise on the menu.Food: We ordered The Works, and it was fantastic. The quality of the ingredients was top notch. The vegetables on the pizza were fresh and the meats actually had taste and were not bland. The cheese was reminiscent of some top quality Wisconsin cheeses I've had on pizzas in the Midwest. The crust was perfectly toasted and the undercarriage perfectly cooked. Not raw, not burnt, baked to have a perfect crunch.Overall: I'd recommend this place if you love supporting local small businesses or if you're just on the hunt for some great tasting pizza. They have many other items on the menu like Calzones, Chicken Parm, etc. I definitely will be back to try it all! You guys just earned a loyal customer. Thank you, Big Robs!"

South Bay Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (694) • $

"They ROCK!!! Mac and cheeseBites are to die for. Could eatThose every day for lunch! Pizza is yummy. And the owners ROCK'n"

Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (829) • $$

"I had Veal Piccante , my wife Scallops. Both were excellent.Service was outstanding by Hector . His wine recommendation was wonderful.Not enough garlic on the garlic bread was our only issue.The restaurant was pleasant and the serving staff entertaining."

Paisanos Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 3.7 (940) • $

"This pizza place had good New York Style Pizza- available to be purchase by slice and by pie with the option of other kinds of dishes. I like that they stay open late- definitely the perfect spot to go after going out to the bars on Hermosa Beach Pier! It wasn't a 5 star for me just because my baked ziti slice of pizza was super burnt. The guys working were super nice and warmed up another slice for me for free but that was just alittle disappointing. Overall I think this pizza shop had great service I just feel the crust on even the non-burnt slice was just alittle too hard for my liking. But if you are a thin New York style lover- this may be your place!"

The 4th Horseman

★★★★☆ 4.2 (723) • $$

"This is the perfect place for any metal head, horror lover , or anyone who likes something a little different. I absolutely loved the ambiance of the location it was right up my alley . This spot had been on my bookmarks for a while and I finally got to try it out. It did not disappoint, I went simple and ordered the slasher pizza & I added buffalo drizzle on top which made the pizza that much tastier. I would definitely come back I enjoyed it and we got there at a good time that it wasn't too packed but I can imagine later at night it gets busier. ( Street Parking )"

Bello by Sandro Nardone

★★★★☆ 4.4 (653) • $$$

"Una cena che bello! New year, another visit to bello. Last date here was 7 months ago, and probably 3 months ago when we brought the kids. It again managed to meet expectations and serve authentic quality and delicious food. This is the food you would hope your Italian nonna would make with heart and flavor but elevated for a restaurant atmosphere.Again we enjoyed the limon bello spritz which is served in an incredible large glass. Balanced and lemony.We of course had to have the pizza margarita which is perfect. The crust is chewy and airy and the tomato sauce is imported San marzano that taste so fresh. The lasagna Bianca with the spinach pasta is rich and creamy and decadent while maintaining that comfort you would expect. I admit after trying it last time I booked this reservation knowing I had to order it again. We ordered the special which Sandro should consider adding permanently to his menu: scallops wrapped in prosciutto over a saffron risotto with asparagus and made with fish broth instead of the usual beef or veggie for Milanese style. It was delicious! Only note would be for $54, I would have hoped for at least 4-5 scallops not the three it came with. Had to finish with the lovely hazelnut chocolate tart which is both smooth and creamy yet chewy with the crispy cereal crust."

Ricci's Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (657) • $$

"Best thing about this place is the karaoke on Saturday! Some people can sing, some can't, but we all have a good time. The sound and mics are nice. Food is pretty good too. Got some great service from the wait staff. But wait until you meet their karaoke jockey Koach! He had the room going!"

Renato's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (684) • $$

"Big fan of the amount of mushrooms on the dish, it was a lot. Loved how thin the noodles were. In terms of flavor, it was a little on the bland side.Good sized pizza, the dough was crispy on the bottom. However the toppings all slid off the top at the beginning. It takes the kitchen a while to make each pizza. Was excited to try the bread basket, but it seemed like every table except ours was getting some. They make it fresh, so there's only so much they can give out at a time. When we did eventually get one, the edges were crispy and the middle was soft."

Te Amo Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (591) • $$

"Friday today and my kiddos suggested pizza first thing in the morning lol I agreed but only after school. At pick up time they reminded me of my pizza promise and immediately ordered over the phone. This place had been open for a few years now and I'm happy to taste the same great quality pizza they opened up with and won over the city of bell with. At this exact moment we are at home having delicious pizza and pizza fries! I also have to commend the fact that every time I call or show up at this charming pizza place, I am greeted with warmth and the friendliest people! After all these years I definitely recommend this delicious and family owned restaurant!"

Canadian Pizza

★★★★☆ 3.7 (866) • $$

"The pizza here is truly amazing one of my favorite pizza places ! I lived near here all my life so I grew on Canadian pizza the service sometimes isn't that great but i love the pizza here is good the cheese is amazing and now it's gotten a little over priced but I mean I think that's anywhere you go now ! I usually pick up and go I know they opened that little side to have people dine there but seems like they never have enough workers so it's always closed ! But over all I just call in and pick up and enjoy my pizza at home with a good movie !"

Broadway Pizza & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (738) • $$

"Back again and I cannot wait to go back next month with friends!! Always such kind staff attending to any needs. The environment is so welcoming and a great place to bring friends and the food is one of the best place for pizza and tasty salads."

Stoney's Pizza

★★★★★ 4.5 (561) • $

"Fast service and delicious pizza! Can customize the pizzas :) would come back. I recommend this spot for any pizza lovers"

TidePoole's

★★★★★ 4.7 (511) • $$

"It's about time. After driving by this Newport Beach gem dozens (if not hundreds) of times I finally had the opportunity to stop by for lunch. Tidepoole is well known to both the locals and tourists of Newport Beach. Their storefront is front and center on PCH, so it's truly hard to miss. I stopped by today after attending a nearby yoga class and grabbed a bite to-go. Their menu was straight forward, with options like sandwiches, pizzas, light sides, etc. I ordered the Charlie Sammy: sourdough, pesto, artichoke, provolone, tomatoes, and arugula. I also paid extra to add chicken as protein. The meal was delicious and served with a sliced pickle. The restaurant was close to empty, but I bet it stays jam packed during the summer months. Despite the slow season, parking is still tough. You'll find street parking available in the nearby residential neighborhoods. Luckily it's a nice walk, so don't let this small hiccup keep you from visiting!"

Massimos Pizza and Pasta

★★★★☆ 4.3 (592) • $$

"Not a bad way to start the year off! With most places closed on New Year's Day, options were slim. We settled on pizza since most pizza places are open still on this national holiday. We found Massimos Pizza and Pasta on door dash and then quickly flipped to Yelp to check the reviews. I saw that the reviews were mostly good, and decided to take a chance. I ordered the veggie pizza with Alfredo sauce instead of marinara sauce. The pizza was cheesy and delicious. The toppings were fresh. The pizza dough was alright. That could be better. Nothing compares to freshly baked vegan pizza dough. But for regular pizza crust, it was alright. It would have been better with a butter crust or garlic- any flavor. The crust and dough were bland to me. We had to really use the ranch to dunk the pizza in it. With the ranch for dipping, it took this pizza up to a 8/10. Without the ranch we are talking more like 7/10."

Brooklynz Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (588) • $$

"We ordered the Cheese Pizza and it was exactly how my son loves it with the thin crust!! The pepperoni pizza was good too"

Slice of New York Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (586) • $

"Terrific slices. Thin and firm bread crust. They tan them to just enough light crisp. Good mozzarella, quality meats and low grease level. A flavorful, traditional NY slice in every way. Great guys and atmosphere , too. Highly recommended."

North Italia Del Amo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (617) • $$

"We went to Del Amo mall to do some shopping and decided to stop here for some lunch, it was DELICIOUS!!! the restaurant is kid friendly and very nicely decorated inside, we were seated instantly and started off with the white truffle bread and it was amazing, then the waitress recommend the Spicy meatball pizza so we shared it and it was a 10/10 . I had the Spicy Rigatoni Pasta with chicken instead of the pork and my fiance had the Chicken Mozarella Sandwich with was also insanely delicious. Everything we ate was terrific, can't wait to return"

Buono's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.9 (681) • $$

"My orders of late for food are mostly from DoorDash and stopping by on occasion is rare but it does happen. I live nearby in the downtown area and have had Buono's Pizza before and now that it's closer to me I have to buy it for convenience especially on days I don't want to cook. The restaurant is clean the ambiance is chill and the service is great and on DoorDash when you place an order you will always get the same fresh made quality food wrapped secure and delivered hot. I ordered a large pizza with sausage pepperoni and mushrooms a side of marinara sauce blue cheese dressing and an orange Fanta soda. The pizza It was absolutely delicious nice and crispy on the edges semi crisp and chewy on the bottom the sausage was tasty and the pepperoni was bomb I'm obsessed with pepperoni and rarely dislike it on my pizza my only criticism would be the sauce it was very good but needed a little seasoning or salt just a bit more to bring out the flavor but I would definitely order it again and with extra cheese. 9/10Marinara sauce Delicious it just needs a little more seasoning or salt but it's really tasty getting extra on the side was a good thing. 8/10The blue cheese dressing was bomb as expected and when I dipped my pizza into it and this gal was in heaven I love that combo of flavors. 10/10Ice cold orange Fanta it's soo refreshing what more do you want Shawn a Pepsi or coke please poured into a tall glass half filled with ice. LolI'd love to try the fettuccine and spicy hot wings on my next order. Overall everything was excellent I recommend you give them a try you won't be disappointed. Visit early and eating take a drive over to The Pike and get some shopping in or drive over to the Long Beach Aquarium it's really nice and filled with interesting sea life and so much more I'm positive you your family and kids will love it. Just me Shawn C. ,; ),"

Corner Joint

★★★★☆ 4.3 (546) • $$

"Great food, even better customer service. Would recommend to everyone and their mamas. The staff working on February 2nd around 1pm were amazing."

A Slice Of New York Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (560) • $$

"Located in the center of a an upscale strip mall lies this gem of a pizzeria. The decor is set mid modern with NY sports memorabilia aligning the walls, a tribute to Yankees, Giants, Mets and Jets.Sammy, the chef and owner, makes an incredible slice worthy to go toe to toe with the East coast brethrens. Wafer thin perfectly golden crust and whole milk moz. No matter the toppings, you will find it difficult to beat on the this side of the coast."

Sorrento's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (599) • $$

"Some of our favorites here:Antipasto Salad w Cherry Peppers and Creamy Italian Dressing on the side.Garlic Bread is a winner !Chicken Marsala is a very nice entree with vegetables on the side.Meatballs and Italian Sausages are both great with their marinara sauce or with melted cheese on a sub Sandwich.Of course their Pizza is quite tasty too..only problem is they don't deliver.Tip: save yourself some money by paying with cash.New owners are former employees of many years, and are totally keeping up the quality and traditions !"

Uncle Reds Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (543) • $$

"Best pizza ever!! The white stone is SOOOO GOOOD please try it you won't regret it. Also if you dine in it's so good right out of the oven. Even the crust is so amazing. There's ample seating inside too. Loveeee it. Never change. Best pizza in town!!!"

Tony's Italian Delicatessen

★★★★★ 4.5 (457) • $

"The sandwiches are GREAT, pasta salad is good. Placed the order online and when we showed up it was ready to go. Great selection of meats and drinks. Found my new favorite cherry Coke. Will definitely be back to try other items."

Niko's Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.6 (702) • $$

"Yuck unfortunately, unprofessional. It kills people to be professional! Poor service."

Johnny's The Bronx Pizza

★★★★☆ 4 (545) • $$

"I'll keep it simple and sweet. Best . Damn. Pizza. In. OC. Eat there or be square. No other pizza place comes close in Orange County. I ride Laguna trails just so I can eat here. I live in Orange and it's bit of a drive but well worth it."

ESBC The Slice and Pint

★★★★☆ 4.1 (516) • $$

"Visited with a friend right after we got off the plane at LAX and was glad we did. We had some lagers which were absolutely delicious and each had two slices of pizza. Firstly, I have a great love of anywhere which will sell you pizza by the slice because this was pretty normal where I grew up in NJ but mostly totally unavailable around where I live now, sadly. The quality of the pizza and ingredients was great. They have mastered a really thin crust pie without being too crispy or crackery. On the full pie menu there were a number of items I would have loved to try if we had more time. Would definitely stop back in next time I'm in LA!"

Avenue Italy

★★★★☆ 3.7 (627) • $$

"Simply fantastic. My wife and I stopped for lunch after visiting mom at Avenue Italy. We started with drinks and the eggplant parmesean for an appetizer, and wow, it was fantastic. Ernesto, our server, was amazing, professional, and friendly. The young man bussing tables was also kind and quite efficient. This place is a favorite when we are in the area. The decor and interior are quite exquisite and impressive. We sat in the patio and had a nice ocean breeze. For one entrees my wife had the branzino entree, and I had the salmon entree. Both dishes were well presented and prepared with flavor and perfectly seasoned. My compliments to the chef. This is a wonderful restaurant, and the food, service, and ambiance are stellar. Highly recommended."

Salvatore Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (536) • $$

"Great food that will leave your flavor palette wanting more, our server Diana was wonderful and attentive, the atmosphere and ambiance was very welcoming and friendly. Overall it was a fantastic experience and it's nice to have a little slice of Italy in the neighborhood. For those wondering I recommend the calamari, great way to start your evening at this eatery."

First Class Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.3 (454) • $$

"We always have a great experience here. Prices are reasonable, food is good, friendly and helpful staff, lots of tables. Great for big groups. Family special is $37.99 for XL two topping pizza, large family salad and 6 fountain drinks."

Ciao Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (581) • $$

"Amazing food and amazing staff! Very Tasty come check it out if you are ever in Balboa!!!!!!!!"

Pinches Pizzas

★★★★☆ 4.2 (471) • $

"Love the buffalo chicken fries with a side of extra ranch and breaded chicken or extra ranch breaded chicken highly recommend filling and such a great price for the large size"

Massimo's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.4 (426) • $$

"I've been happily eating here for a million years. My brothers ate here, my son ate here. I've never had a bad meal here and I always get great service. Things I love: 1: lunch special2: side of meatballs3: antipasto salad- large- the red vinegar dressing is so good I could drink it. 4: sandwiches- all great! 5. i love love love the mushroom pastaThank you Massimo's for filling my memories with so many great moments! PS great place to catch a sporting event on tv"

Fountain Valley Pizza D’Z

★★★★☆ 4 (512) • $$

"The food took a considerable amount of time to arrive, and the service was rather slow. After the food arrive we didn't feel like eating anymore."