5/5 FOOD: fresh, super hot, saucy, generous on toppings for…read morepizza and sides! the pepperoni is not overly salty like at some places which i love. our appetizers were coated in garlic and parmesan #SO #YUMMY SERVICE: the couple is always super nice to us and makes sure our order is done in 20 minutes or less AMBIANCE: restaurant is small but always clean and offers a few tables outside. more people get food to go.

The wings were so good! They were crispy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. This will definitely be…read morethe only place I order wings from moving forward! Service was great as well!

A Neapolitan Pizza Experience That Needed a Little More Quality Control…read more My mom chose Locale 90 because they specialize in Neapolitan pizza, and that caught her attention immediately. She recently returned from a trip to Italy and has been on the hunt for places around Los Angeles County that offer a more authentic Italian experience. She was especially interested because Locale 90 imports their pizza dough from Italy. This past Friday, I invited my mom down to the South Bay for an evening walk around Riviera Village in Redondo Beach. Since we were already there, I suggested we finally try Locale 90 -- and with the summer heat, being by the beach was an added bonus. We stopped in and, even though it was getting close to closing, the staff were friendly and welcoming. The host/server greeted us, let us know we could sit anywhere, and quickly brought us water, menus, and silverware. My mom had several questions about the pizza, and he was patient and helpful in explaining our options. We decided to share the Spicy Salame Pizza Rossa. When the pizza initially came out, one of the staff members noticed that the honey drizzle had been forgotten. She immediately corrected it and brought the finished pizza back out. I thought the pizza was tasty and nicely toasted, but my mom immediately noticed that the crust didn't seem right to her. Since she had just returned from Italy and specifically chose Locale 90 because of its Neapolitan pizza, she was expecting the characteristic qualities of that style: a very soft and elastic dough, a thin and tender center, and a light, airy, blistered crust around the edges. Neapolitan pizza is traditionally cooked at extremely high temperatures for a short amount of time, creating charred spots on the exterior while keeping the inside soft and flexible. Instead, she found our crust noticeably too chewy and firm, without the soft, pliable texture she expected. She even pointed out that a slice should have more of that soft, floppy quality when picked up rather than holding a firmer shape. She brought it to our server's attention after we'd had a few bites, and he agreed that the pizza hadn't been cooked properly. He offered to have the head chef remake it and explained that another employee had prepared the pizza incorrectly. I appreciated that they acknowledged the mistake and offered to correct it. Mistakes happen, and I was glad they took responsibility and attempted to make it right. However, because Neapolitan pizza has such a specific preparation and cooking method, I do think this is an area where better kitchen quality control would make a difference. If the pizza wasn't prepared according to the restaurant's intended standard, ideally it shouldn't have made it out of the kitchen in the first place.

I've been to Locale90 a handful of times over the years and remembered it being good enough that,…read morewhen we found ourselves nearby with the family, going back seemed like an easy decision. Walking into an almost completely empty dining room while seemingly every restaurant around it was busy gave me pause, but sometimes an empty restaurant is simply good timing. We sat down hoping that was the case. There is real care behind the ingredients here. The pizza is built from the right vocabulary. 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, good olive oil and you can taste that somebody has made deliberate choices about what belongs on it. I ordered the Margherita and added mushrooms, which turned out to be a great addition. The mushrooms were excellent, the tomato had real flavor and the blistering from the oven gave it that irregular handmade character you want from this kind of pizza. The proportions just didn't quite work for me. There was so much crust relative to what was happening in the center that eventually the crust became the meal. Some of the char crossed pretty decisively into black, which I can live with from a very hot oven, but the Margherita also felt strangely stingy on cheese. When the dough is already carrying that much weight, you need enough happening on top to meet it halfway. By the end I was dipping the leftover crust into the ravioli sauce simply to give it something to do. That ravioli, incidentally, was excellent. Easily the best thing we ordered. Tender, comforting, with a tomato sauce good enough that we deliberately saved what was left. The kids demolished it, which is generally a more honest review than anything I can write. The Caesar was the disappointment. There were beautiful whole anchovies on top which I loved and wish more places had the nerve to serve but the salad itself was absolutely drowned. The dressing was so aggressive and heavy that the lettuce had already surrendered by the time it reached us. Soggy, over dressed, oxidized brown parts in the lettuce and far more intense than it needed to be. I didn't have the heart to send it back because nothing was technically "wrong" with it. It was just a good collection of ingredients that had been smothered into submission. Service had a similar problem. Nothing overtly bad, but very little warmth. The new hostess was clearly being trained, so no criticism there. The main service felt more transactional than hospitable. Order, check-in, dessert, check, moving us through the sequence efficiently without ever making the meal feel particularly cared for. The wine recommendation was genuinely good, requests were handled and nobody was rude. It simply felt generic. The space itself is pleasant, especially with the coastal air coming through and there is clearly ability in the kitchen. That is probably what makes the experience harder to rate. This isn't a bad restaurant. There were flashes of something very good here. When the meal was over, the ravioli was still the thing I kept thinking about. There is enough quality here that I wouldn't write Locale90 off and I'd come back hoping some of the smaller things. The balance of the pizza, the Caesar and a little more warmth in the service land differently next time. Three stars, for me, doesn't mean bad. It means there is something good here that hasn't quite come together yet. The ingredients are there. Some of the cooking absolutely is too. I hope they take the criticism in the spirit it's intended, because with a few adjustments this could easily become a place I'm excited to return to rather than one I'm still trying to figure out.

I ordered a pizza and salad on their app for the first time yesterday and they were quick to…read moreprepare it. It was ready in just 15 minutes on a Thursday afternoon. They offer free delivery through the app too and if I had chosen delivery, it would have only taken 45 minutes which is pretty fast. I heard of this place because I received a flyer in the mail with a 15% off discount so I figured why not try it. If you download their app, they offer a 10% discount for new app users and if you sign up for their rewards with a toast account then you can get an additional $5 off instantly. I love restaurants that have rewards! I ordered a large 16'' village special pizza and an antipasto salad. The salad was average at best and nothing special. All of the toppings were in large pieces so I had to cut them up myself. I probably wouldn't order the salad again. The pizza was good though. It had a crunchy edges with a thin crust and tons of toppings. I'd come back for another pizza! The store has a few tables inside but there is tons of seating outside. There's plenty of parking in the front on the street and they do have a hidden parking lot in the back where you can drive in from either side of the front of the restaurant. Overall I'd come back here!

Went here for a slice of pizza. There was hair on the soda can. The chair was a little too bright…read more Also, they printed out the receipt with only the charge for a soda. The service seems a little weird.

Pedone's is our go-to spot, and it's easy to see why. Besides the best New York style local pizza…read moretheir salads are firing. What really sets this place apart is the service. Natalie, who manages the restaurant, is honestly the best part of the experience. My kids are pain in the butts and are picky about their chicken tenders. They can't be too crispy. Natalie nailed it on the first try. thank God. So many places can't get that right, but she clearly pays attention and genuinely cares about getting orders correct. She and the crew at Pedones gets it! Between the food and Natalie holding everything together, Pedone's has earned a permanent spot in our rotation.

Desperate for a quick deli sandwich because Little French Bakery was closed unexpectedly!!!…read moreOrdered a sandwich, requested Italian dressing and whole peppers . No potato chips only Doritos were sold. Smashed roll, tons of mayo, no Italian dressing or peppers. Two 4 bites, starving, and tossed it. Look, get off your phone, texting and pay attention to the customer!! I gave you a big tip in your jar. Gross Gross Gross. And no customers. Not busy.

Wow! I'm writing this as I'm still finishing a slice. I've had a lot of pizza and this is now in my…read moretop 3... possibly even my first choice. First time my family and I have tried this place and we all really enjoyed it. We got a half and half of peperoni and Napolitana. The Napolitana was definitely my favorite and I would highly recommend trying that one. The flavor is perfect, the garlic is not overwhelming, and the tomatoes and sauce are fresh and light. Every bite of it was perfect. My wife didn't love the crust but I thought it was great. Holds well with a little crisp but not burnt. We even tried the flan because we had to see what a Brazilian flan is like. It was perfectly creamy and likely served in the jar that it's baked in so you get all the syrupy goodness at the bottom. Looking forward to enjoying more pizzas and desserts from here in the future. Definitely check it out and enjoy!

This pizza place is the SPOT! I love the thick crust with…read morecheesy and meat toppings! All the ingredients are fresh and filling.

We helped our friend's Move and they treated us to Good Vibes Pizza. When I say I LOVE pizza I…read morereally mean that so when I find one that MY eyes open and I do a little Shimmy Shimmy dance and I look across to my husband and I said I found our new Pizza place that's a good thing. Although we did not come here in person THIS review is For the Pizza we ate, not only were they well put together, they weren't falling apart like others I've had or soggy. The toppings were fresh and just well balanced and flavorful. You can tell right off the bat they care for their customers when you receive pizzas like this and not the usual hurry get the order out messy greasy pizza. Their crust was delicious and slightly different to others but still delicious with a dip of ranch. Overall it was delicious and I'm positive we found our new pizza place and I'm so glad it's only 7 min from us. Can't wait to come in person soon.

I've left several reviews before, and this place continues to remind me why it's our favorite pizza…read morespot in Torrance. Last Friday, my daughter had one special request--a heart-shaped pizza! Her dad ordered one for her on Valentine's Day, and ever since then, that's the only shape she wants. I figured it was worth asking, and without hesitation, they made it happen. Seeing her face light up was priceless. The customer service here is always outstanding, and the food never disappoints. You can truly taste the fresh basil on the pizza, and that's when you know you're eating somewhere that cares about quality. Every bite is flavorful, fresh, and consistently delicious. If you're stopping by, don't forget to grab some ice cream too--it's the perfect way to finish the meal. This place has absolutely earned its spot as my favorite pizza restaurant. Check out the photo of the adorable heart-shaped pizza!

What an amazing pizza place! We ordered the pepperoni,…read moreItalian sausage and the vegetarian pizza . The experience was great. Definitely coming back

I like the pizza here. We stopped by last night after whale watching at West Harbor. We were…read morestarving, but what a chaotic night to crave pizza! It was a 70-minute wait for orders. At first, they seemed organized as they called out names for pick-up and the flow was going. However, once our 70 minutes passed, we moved inside so we wouldn't miss our order. We checked in and finally got our food. The pizza seemed to be missing lots of pepperoni, but we didn't want to complain because we were so hungry. The wings were disappointing--bloated and soggy. To top off the chaos, a guy walked in while we were eating, and the staff shouted out the name "Brett." He looked amazed that they "knew him", anyway they handed him the order without checking the system. Ten minutes later, he came back saying he had the wrong pizza because it had pineapple. Meanwhile, a frustrated woman was waiting for her pineapple pizza, and the real Brett was outside drinking a beer! "Random Brett" had just come out of nowhere and was given the wrong order. Every mistake was given a "10-minute fix" estimate. The cashier was explaining to t the kitchen that she's getting yelled at by customers for all the blunders, and while there were five people working in the kitchen when we arrived, only one gal was left by the time we were eating. Someone even came in from next door asking for a manager, but none was present. Get it together, guys! You have a good thing going with the pizza, but the service was a mess and the wings were not good.

We changed up our selections this evening. I'm not a big ravioli fan but decided to try the Lobster…read moreRavioli. It actually a wonderful taste experience, not overly filling and just the right amount of seasoning. Paired with a salad appetizer it was perfect. My guest had the Chicken Marsala and finished it so fast I thought he had hidden it away. He loved it and it was very well seasoned and looked great.

* I lived just down the street from Scardino's for many years…read more * The cozy atmosphere & ambiance are good, & the service fast & meticulous. * I liked their pasta dishes, & in particular their basic sauce with the spaghetti & meat balls dinner. * The atmosphere was friendly & I was in & out quickly, though they were quite busy at the time. * If you're looking for a fast, tasty & affordable Italian setting, try Scardino's.

Fresh pizza :) good quality!!! Excellent service Highly…read morerecommended Ask for the BBQ chicken

Perfect place to order from if you want quality, fast casual Italian food…read more Located off Del Amo near West High School, I've driven past Piccini nearly every day. Finally, found the occasion to try it when we were hosting a party of 8. As the name implies, it's just takeout. Nothing more than a kitchen and counter inside. No tables. We ordered online ahead of time. Two family meals: one pasta and two pizzas. Each came with a salad and bread. The bolognese was great. Fresh pasta drenched in meat sauce. It's a bit heavy, but flavor was on point and I kept going for more. Also, fantastic to sop up the sauce with cheesy bread. The pizzas were one topping only, so we went with pepperoni and mushroom. Both were solid, but I'm regretting not getting the diavolo. Overall, the food is good but wish the portions were a bit bigger. Prices are reasonable. Recommend ordering online about 30-60 mins ahead, as they are super busy during dinner time. Free parking

We chose this place for my friend's birthday dinner, and we had such a wonderful experience!…read more Everything was great, from the atmosphere and service to the food. The food was fresh, delicious, and very reasonably priced for the quality. We were especially impressed with how much we got for the price. Since it was my friend's birthday, they even surprised us with a complimentary cake, which was such a nice touch and the perfect way to finish the meal. It's not in my neighborhood, but I would definitely make the trip back. I'd love to come here again with my family next time!

I have to agree with Rebecca L.- Bettolino Kitchen nails that tricky balance between upscale-casual…read moreand family-friendly, without making you feel like you've accidentally wandered into either a Chuck E. Cheese or a place where the waiter judges your shoes. We had a great waiter- dry, professional, and actually helpful when I was dithering between a few dishes. My kind of service. The food was outstanding, starting with the thick, focaccia-style bread, which could probably ruin your appetite if you weren't careful. Fortunately, I was careful. The eggplant parm was exactly what eggplant parm should be: crisp, flavorful, and decidedly not soggy. Because nobody has ever said, "You know what this eggplant needs? More moisture." I had a pesto corkscrew pasta dish whose actual name I neglected to write down because apparently I've reached the limits of my restaurant-reviewing professionalism. Excellent nonetheless. All accompanied by an Aperol Spritz, because hydration is important. It's also only a couple of blocks off Catalina Ave., close enough to the action without being swallowed by it. Bettolino has become my go-to Italian in the South Bay. I've never been disappointed here, and I have considerable experience being disappointed. Cheers!