This place is so busy! We went at 6pm on a Thursday night and the place was packed so be mindful about waiting for a table. The service was above and beyond, thanks to Christine and Monique! All the staff were lovely and I was pleasantly surprised of the hospitality especially when comparing to other restaurants in Los Angeles. read more

Came here on a Friday right around 6pm, and we were able to get seated fairly quickly. We did do an online check in and timed it which helped. Food was good. The arancini was crunchy on the outside and cheesy, melt in your mouth inside. We got the pepperoni and the olive pizzas, The pep was better, but both were good. My only complaint is that both pizzas had massive crusts with very little in the center with toppings. I've seen the pics of some of these pizzas and ours unfortunately did not look like that. We'll give it another shot soon and let you know the results, but this wasn't a good first impression. We sat outside on a nice summer day and it was lovely, inside also looked quite nice. I think its a cool spot for a date, but make a resy if you are coming here. read more

review is not for the food since i not eat here due to the service issues we experienced when checking in. they open at 3pm and we got here at 3:09 - there were already 10 parties in line ahead of us. it took around 45min for us to get to 3rd in line. we overheard a conversation where the hostess said that another party of 2 was unable to be seated because the only table available was in a sunny spot. it seemed like there were lots of other tables available, and they ended up leaving since the hostess was not being transparent about the seating situation. the whole exchange was concerning since the staff in general were rude to us upon arrival. pizza crust to sauce ratio from the pictures is a bit ridiculous so likely won't come try this spot. read more

I hate leaving a less than stellar review for a local spot with good service but the pizza was not up to par with the price. First, the good: The server was quick and attentive, the ambiance was not too crowded around 7:30pm on a Sunday. We ordered palomas and they were fantastic - well balanced and not overly sweet. They said the pizza would come out in 30 min but it came out sooner, right after we finished our appetizer. The mid: We ordered the meatballs to start and they came out with 4 thick slices of sourdough; the bread was great, the meatballs were large, sitting in a bowl of sauce, and not too special. The sauce was like a smoky marinara sauce that reminded me of bbq sauce a little but my husband thought it was more of a chipotle taste. The not so good: We ordered the sausage pizza and added mushrooms. It's mostly crust, moderately burnt, which I think is an intentional choice but not to my taste. I think it would be fine if the crust had more flavor but it was just "bready" with burnt taste. It felt like overall, the pizza needed more cheese and the toppings kept sliding off. The sausage was well seasoned but the flavor of everything together was lacking. Everything together + tip was over $100 for 2 people. Not worth the hype imo. Would go back for just the drinks though. Service 5/5 Drinks 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 Meatballs 3.5/5 Pizza 1.5/5 read more

I went here for dinner with a group of 3 at 7pm on a Wednesday evening. We added ourselves to the Yelp waitlist on the way and it was about a 10 minute wait, we were seated right as we got to the restaurant. We ordered the Caesar salad, wings, fennel sausage pizza and mushroom pizza to share. We were told it would take about 30 minutes for the pizza to come out but felt like it came out before that, although it was timed perfectly with finishing the appetizers. Everything tasted great - the wings had a bit of an Asian kick to them (I think because of the fish sauce) and the salad was very fresh and came with anchovies to add on the side. Each pizza comes with 6 slices and we only ate about half and brought the rest home. The crust was thin and crispy and the flavors for both were great, would love to come back and try other pies. Prices were on the higher side and we paid ~$100 prior to tip for 2 pizzas and 2 apps (I think the pizzas were about $30 each. Parking is free in the shared lot or street/metered parking. The lot is quite small and serves this restaurant along with father's office and pasta sisters so there's not much parking available. read more

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Starting with the positives, Folks Pizzeria is a GREAT place for apps and drinks with a bright, indoor/outdoor vibe. Our server was very attentive. The chicken wings are to die for. They are perfectly sauced and crispy, with a very subtle tanginess to them from the lemon and Italian fish sauce. Cocktail menu is fun and delicious, order the Paloma! Something is off about the pizza though (nooo!!). The blistered crust is divine, but the cheese and sauce on both the red and white pies aren't what I was expecting at this price point. Bites felt rubbery, and the cheese and toppings kept sliding off the crust. I know you can't compare apples to oranges, but I would choose Pitfire Pizza's mushroom pizza over this any day. Anyway, parking at the Helms District is a little more challenging now with IKEA in the same lot. But it's not impossible! read more

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Folks Pizzeria recently opened in Helms area of Culver City and I can't wait to go back. The patio is well covered and the restaurant has a groovy musical playlist. The staff is friendly and attentive. The Caesar Salad is massive and has an excellent balance. They are also thoughtful and put the anchovy on the side. The meatballs are tasty and come with bread which is crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. The arancini was quite delightful and has corn inside. The pizza is well balanced. The next time I go I'd like to try one of their white pies. read more

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if I could give this place Zero stars, I would. TLDR; service is rude. Skip this place and get yourself a pizza at Laurel Grill or go to Roberta's down the street! Many many other places you should try and go to before this place. Even pasta sisters across the plaza has way better service and management !!!! Let's start off with the service. Went at 6:00 and tried to sit early to order apps and drinks while waiting for one more person to arrive m, but the bar is full seating so you can't order drinks without your full party being there - an immediate miss. So we check in and he said 20-30 minutes, even thought 80% of tables were empty since they only opened at 5pm. We came back at 6:40 and sat outside which is a nice open air back patio with about 10 tables. We ordered wine, beer and a soda. The server brings out the drinks and immediately SPILLS the entire order onto the table. He apologizes And walks away. Another server and the manager (a woman) come up with rags to mop it up and the woman says SPLASH ZONE. Dead face, no apology. No acknowledgment that they broke the wine glass and three drinks all over us!!! It was actually a comment in absolute poor taste. Mind you, this is the MANAGER saying this, making a joke and no apology whatsoever. They resend a new order of drinks 10 mins later, again no acknowledgment or apology at all. We get the arancini, it's actually really good value for the price! This was the best time. Pizza.... SO MID, very underwhelming to say the least. The dough ratio is so off, too much crust on the outside and not enough in the middle. As described, it's a pizza you have to use knife and fork because nothing stays on. read more

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Good vibes, awesome service, and pretty great food! The pizza itself has more bread than I prefer, but the flavor was there. The arancini had the perfect amount of crisp and breading, and the meatballs were delicious. Looking forward to trying the other menu offerings! read more

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We were finally able to get a table here after a few failed attempts and it was absolutely worth the wait. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the food was fantastic! Thanks, Dawn & the rest, for making our evening. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

When going to Folks Pizzeria I saw that it had the Yelp Waitlist feature and were able to get there with almost no wait at all even though it was a busy sunday night with a 45 minute wait. That was an awesome start to our evening. When I was called up to the hostess stand I was seated immediately at the bar seating and my order was taken. I ordered the meatballs, arancini, apricots, and Salame Calabrese pizza. The waiter let us know at that time it would be a 45 minute for the pizza so we knew it would be a wait before we ordered. That was perfect because it gave my party time to enjoy the appetizers which started to come out under 10 minutes from when we ordered. I really liked the apricots they tasted very fresh. It was a nice blend of savory and sweet. Next came out the arancini which were amazing, super crispy on the outside and soft and hot on the inside, it was perfect with the sauce it came with. Thirdly the meatballs which came with bread were fantastic. The meatballs tasted similar to the seasoning of an Italian sausage. The red sauce the meatballs were in was also great and after we finish the meatballs we saved it to dip our pizza crusts in. Lastly the pizzas came out and were incredible. The pepperoni pizza had pepperonis in every bite and was the exact flavor profile you would hope for. The salame pizza was similar but had a little bit of a kick to it comparatively. I loved the occasional bite of basil in both pizzas. Between 2 people this was a lot of food and we took half of it home to eat tomorrow. I would rank the ambiance of this restaurant with some of the more vibey restaurants in LA. Fitting perfectly with Culver City and the Helm's district. read more

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Love having Folks in Culver City. The new location is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood! The space has a great vibe, the service was excellent, and everything we tried was delicious. This location also has a full bar, which makes it an even better place to spend an evening! Definitely coming back. read more

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If you live in the area and haven't been yet, you have no idea how lucky you are to have Folk's in your neighborhood. We've been making the pilgrimage to the original Folk's in Costa Mesa religiously since 2021, and hands down, it's the best pizza in Southern California. The sourdough crust is next level -- genuinely unlike anything else around. The meatballs with a side of that same sourdough bread? Heaven. The wings and fries are finger-licking good, and even the Caesar salad is elevated and unique (not a throwaway side at all). I could keep going. Don't walk -- run! read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pepperoni Pizza and Soppressata Pizza. Our two favorites - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

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5 stars! The food was fresh and seasonal. The portions were so generous. And the service was great. We stated with chicken wings, meatballs, and pasta fritta. The wings were insanely good-maybe best I've ever had. Would go back just for these and the serving is nearly a pound. The meatballs were a huge hit and came with four slabs of the most delicious bread. The pasta balls--like arancini--were good too but honestly probably wouldn't order again. Then we shared the margarita and seasonal veggie pizza. Both so delicious with a sourdough crust and we went home with a lot of food. A friend told me to join the online waitlist and then check in in person. Great experience. When we joined the waitlist we were 33rd with a 90min to 2 hour wait. When we arrived we were 26th, still with a very long wait, but we checked in with the hostess and were seated immediately! read more

We recently visited this new pizza place and overall had a really great experience. The bread alone is worth talking about. It was fresh, flavorful, and so good. The pizzas lived up to the hype too, with that signature airy, sourdough-style crust. A special thank you to Dawn for making our visit feel extra special. Your hospitality really stood out. Congratulations on the opening! We're wishing you all the success and are looking forward to coming back again soon. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

Some places open. Some arrive. There's a new restaurant at the old Helms Bakery, and a place like this makes perfect sense here. Not loud enough to announce itself, not quiet enough to disappear. Just there, like it's always belonged. We've spent time with Folks Pizzeria Costa Mesa, so there's a certain expectation walking into their new Culver City location. Not hype. Not flash. Just the kind of confidence that comes from people who understand food and appreciates quality. The Asian Wings arrive sticky and savory, with just enough heat to keep you grabbing more. Not a reinvented dish, but one that feels familiar in all the right ways. The Asparagus. Simple. Clean. Cooked with restraint, which is rarer than it should be. Nothing fighting for attention, just doing its job perfectly. The Apricots are where things shift. Unexpected. A little playful. Natural sweetness lifted by tajín and something just out of reach. It lingers. It stays with you. The Caesar Salad. Don't think about it. Just get it. And then the Pizzas. The reason you came, whether you admit it or not. Balanced, blistered, unapologetically good. This is food that doesn't chase trends. It builds the process. Sets its own bar. Add a glass of natural wine, maybe a cocktail, and suddenly time slows down in the best possible way. Folks Pizzeria is built for people who care about what they eat, and who they share it with. No performance. Just good food, done right. And Chloe, steady at the Helm, makes it all feel effortless. The kind of hospitality that makes you willing to sit through two hours of traffic just to show up, share a laugh, and raise a glass to something well earned. Folks, it turns out, is exactly that. A place for people. The ones who know, have arrived. read more

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The staff, vibe, service, and drinks were incredible. However the pizza was a bit burnt.:( I was a bit disappointed. I'm not sure if it's because we showed up at 9:30pm, but it wasn't what I expected. read more

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What an amazing treat that's come to Culver City!!! Now I am far from a foodie, but every bite is a sensation as you can't imagine; whether its fennel from the sausage or basil, Oregano... then there's the cocktail at a $12 price is unheard of (inexpensive fothe quality) I was on my own as I honestly just made a quick run to the new Ikea working on building my craft space one piece of furniture at a time. My 3rd trip to the new Ikea & just walked out of Father's office for poor service (in 10+ years I have never stayed for even a Mexican Diet Coke, wine or burger... the service is that bad, but decided to see what's new & wasn't in the mood for Pasta Sisters (always good) I wanted to try the new Japanese restaurant & saw a huge crowd waiting at old La Digonaise. Somehow beat the hour? Wait & a seat at the bar (a wait list there,but a single seat) the pizza was going to take at least 30 minutes & I had to see why.... people were just happy on a Friday night, in so many years its been, nobody talks to each other... not here. (I was probably too excited as caregiving my mom, I just don't go out) people were sharing food, I gave a piece of Pizza & got a meatball & then shared a piece of bread & taste of the butter, adjacent people over ordered, I was bringing food home for mom. THIS IS A TRULY SPECIAL PLACE & BELIEVE IT'S HERE TO STAY!!! THANK YOU FOR SUCH HOSPITALITY!!! read more

Folks Pizzeria - Sausage Pizza YUMMMMMMM - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

Great pizza and service. The chicken wings were tasty and spicy. The line is insane so plan accordingly. the music tho, was loud... and boring 90' playlist. Good as a to-go pizza imo. read more

I have been a fan of their pizza since they opened in Costa Mesa years ago. So happy to have them in LA now too, the pizza is high-quality and perfectly executed! The staff is very friendly and hard-working, prices are fair, especially considering the quality and care as well as attention to detail that goes into each item. You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu, any of their pizzas are fantastic! Great addition to the area, highly recommended! read more

Drinks were good but pizza was salty, burnt, and undercooked. The cesar salad was also very salty and left my mouth dry. $80 meal for 2 and food was bad. read more

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The pizza was delish. We sat in the patio. The space itself is super cute, thoughtfully designed, and perfect for a casual night out. It definitely has that cozy, stylish vibe that makes you want to hang out and come back again. The manager came by to say hello. I like that everyone was so friendly. The drinks are just as solid, with a nice mix of natural wines, classic cocktails, and beer that pair perfectly with the menu. read more

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Had heard about a new pizzeria in the area and this comes from the OC. Came for dinner on a Friday and while I jumped into the Yelp Waiting List on the way there, bar seating was still open and it was first come first serve so felt like I didn't necessarily need to jump in so early but still recommended. They have a full bar and while it feels semi high class with the nice bar and all, it still has that chill neighborhood bar vibe. We got a couple beers and then went for the Caesar salad, the salame pizza and the spring pizza. Caesar was decent. A bit too dressed for me but the little hits of bread crumbs added a nice texture outside of the dressing and the lettuce. Pretty large for a shareable salad appetizer. Usually a red pizza dan but the salame was just ok. Nothing too unique but a solid pizza. The spring pizza was so unique with asparagus and peas and I think the kicker is the cheese that gave it more of a gooey almost creamy texture. Felt fresh but also had a lot of depth. Would recommend. Finally the dough is so qq and springy. It really made the pizza. For two people you def don't need two pizzas and one is enough but for variety, go for two and bring some of it home! read more

Pizza is generally not my favorite thing however this exceeds my expectations. You see my grandmother made homemade pizza every Friday and this nearly Rivals it. Thank you for bringing home flavors of my childhood the old fashioned wasn't so bad either great service very friendly. We'll definitely come back again the atmosphere was just our vibe. read more

I can say a million great things about this place. I initially saw a video on TikTok and it did not disappoint. While I felt the red haired hostess was unwelcoming to my party, my server Joseph couldn't have been anymore amazing. We were a younger party of 4 and usually that means we are treated as such, but Joseph couldn't have been anymore enthusiastic and helpful!! He was extremely insightful about all of our wine questions and came back multiple times to check up on our table. The food was amazing, the guys said the beers were refreshing, and Joseph's wine recommendation paired perfectly with our meal. Can't wait to come again! read more

Folks Pizzeria - Cesar salad, wings, pepperoni pizza, and pancetta pizza - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

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This place is ridiculous, i waiting for 20 minutes for them to open only to be told i couldnt do take out because they were busy. They said i could sit at the bar if everyone was over 21 but my son was not. And the white people there were all giving me racist vibes, i was wearing my Mexico jersey. Fuck this place. read more

My new favorite pizza spot! The Margherita pizza was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend!

Came here with my sister on a Wednesday night. The place was packed, but luckily Yelp waitlist made it so easy to get seated. The pizza and tiramisu portions were huge, definitely enough to share between two people. We will be back! read more

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What a fabulous experience! From the beginning to the end. Service was on point and the staff was pleasant. Food was delicious and, we just forward to the next visit. read more

A new gem in Culver City! The menu is served family-style, making it perfect for sharing and trying a variety of dishes. The Caesar salad is outstanding, and the meatballs with their rich tomato sauce are absolutely unforgettable. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and the service is exceptional from start to finish. If you're looking for a great dining experience, don't miss this place--you'll be glad you tried it! read more

If you like a side of pizza with your salt, this is for you. No really, the taste profile is similar to simply chugging salt.

I recently dined at this restaurant and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and well-maintained, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. The food was exceptional. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The ingredients tasted high-quality, and it was clear that great care went into both preparation and presentation. The menu offered a great variety of options, making it easy for everyone in our group to find something they enjoyed. What truly stood out was the customer service. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They made us feel welcome and ensured that everything was perfect throughout our visit. Overall, this restaurant exceeded my expectations. Between the delicious food, excellent service, and pleasant atmosphere, it is a place I would gladly visit again and highly recommend to others. Five stars! read more

Im planning to give it a second chance because i did like the atmosphere, the waiter was very nice, the restaurant was clean including the bathroom. The silverware was very nice and clean, no smudges with a good sharp knife. The music was fun. Seats were comfortable. I ordered a spritz with prosecco and it was very refreshing and pretty. The location is a short walk to the free garage parking on the property. Now for the negatives: the chicken wings everyone raved about on reviews were very salty. But it was nice that they included about 4-5 wet paper towelette with the wings which many places don't do. I don't like salty things, my sister does and she mentioned they were a little salty which to me translates to very salty. I guess most ppl will be ok with that. Second: ordered the mushroom pizza, was a little burned but didn't really taste the burn, a little salty for me but ok on salt level with my salty sister. The pizza was decent with lots of mushrooms which i love mushrooms. I plan to try a red sauce pizza next time but again, I'm worried about the salt content. Third: the wait time was horrible. I went in there and was told it will be an hour wait but that in future i can go in yelp and sign up ahead of time, we left but we really wanted to try this place so we signed up on yelp waitlist and it said 45'mins. We waited exactly an hour. It was Saturday night so i understand the wait but it sucked since it was chilly outside. Once we were in the restaurant it was cozy, and a welcoming atmosphere with friendly workers. The waiter explained everything is locally grown and provided us with tall water bottles: water tasted good I'm thinking it was filtered. If you order a soda they will bring you a tall glass bottle with a tall glass full of very big ice cubes, you can easily share one soda between two people cuz of the ice cubes. The pizza was 30$ and was big enough for 3 people with leftovers. Plenty of chicken wings for 3 ppl. I plan to try this place again due to free parking, atmosphere, wait-staff friendliness, and it being very clean ( which is not always easy to find for a germaphobe like me ) but i will try other menu items and hopefully they will be less salty. Their drink menu looks pretty good too. read more

Folks Pizzeria - Prosecco spritz, chicken wings - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

My friends and I have been here a couple of times already... I've got to say the food is amazing! The pizza (especially since their crust is made with a sourdough starter) is out of this world. The drinks are lackluster at best. The bar definitely needs improvement. What really stood out to me is the amazing service provided by Christine. The reason I'm knocking 2 stars off is not just because of the drinks but because of another Server named Joseph. It wasn't just his lack of attentiveness but at the fact that I overheard Joseph questioning why we didn't use one credit card to pay our bill and Venmo each other when we wanted to pay with three credit cards. We each want to get points on our cards. Not that that's any of his business but if he doesn't want to do the work required that's not our concern. And our financial situation is not his concern either. So I will say food = 5 stars. Christine = 5 stars. Bar drinks = 2 stars. Joseph = 0 stars! read more

Family had a great time. The pizza was excellent and the kids and family enjoyed the restaurant and walking around the shops afterwards.

Decent pizza, glad I was able to watch the World Cup at the counter. Great service, nice staff

Finally got a chance to check out a new local restaurant! Thank you to Yasmin our server and the manager on call this evening as well as the hostess and everyone in the bar and wait staff. Everyone was very foodie and cocktail experts and they answered all our questions with great care and kindness. The food far exceeded my expectations and we will be back. We ordered the pepperoni pizza which was incredibly flavorful and full of umami. The Caesar salad is worth the price point in terms of volume and the caregiving to every individual piece of lettuce. They have a separate container of anchovies that you can add to your own taste preferences. We appreciated how the breadcrumbs were more like sprinkles and very lemony and so for those who are carb conscious, it is a good balance. We have diabetics in the family, so we appreciate the protein offerings on the menu and just one slice of the pizza did not spike the diabetic diner in our party because of the quality of the dough! We arrived around 4 PM to hang out at the bar and that was the perfect time if you are looking for a cocktail hour date night. And then it starts to get really packed afterwards but the staff was incredibly professional and ran a very tight ship and were able to seat everyone quickly and efficiently. A hipster fun bar vibe alongside a very sweet family atmosphere in the restaurant area. This restaurant is for everyone. Yoo will be back! Thank you so much! read more

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We had a great date night, can't wait to go back. We had fun, friendly and fast service. i would definitely recommend this place.

After seeing it on social media, I have been really dying to try this spot. The first red flag was after coming in a group of 4, the host tells us "Let me see what I can do for you" mind you there are multiple open seats from what we can see. She comes back and she says "it's your lucky day" which I find weird to welcome guests in that form. She wasn't saying it in a funny way or anything, just straight up unwelcoming. After that, we sat down the waitress comes to take our order. We ordered two pepperoni pizzas and she says "Hm I will give you guys a couple minutes to think about your order" like maam?? If I ordered two pepperoni pizzas it is because that is what I want. After that my boyfriend orders an alcoholic beverage and she doesn't ask for his ID she just uses hand motions for him to give it to her which is weird. Lastly, the comment that really was my last straw was as she was taking the menus from us she said "You do know there is a long list of wine selection" as she is walking away. This spot was so unwelcoming and treated us very oddly. We ended up getting up & walking away from it because I will not stay in a spot where I am being treated weird. Not to pull the race card, but we were also the only people of color so it felt extra targeted being treated that way. Definitely a bummer because I really wanted to try the food. read more

Everything was amazing! Definitely coming back! Food was amazing, service as well. Great ambiance! read more

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