Friday afternoon grabbed a table outside and we had a very nice bite at sunset. The Pinot grigio they poured is really great and I want to run down the label. My family recommended the NY slice here as their favorite, I went to order and was told they only serve Neapolitan. I felt trapped like Ghisallo was trying to push a 20" pie on me. So I went from delighted to confused at how dumb it was I couldn't eat something I could literally see through the window. Do you know how weird that is for a customer. I'm here at the pizzeria! What pizza would you like the NY pizza. "No you can't eat that on the sidewalk." Alright I'll try a meatball and my wife tried a radicchio salad. Salad never arrived so I sat sharing my sad meatball with no pizza either. After sitting with my meatball the waiter saw I wanted to leave and handed us the salad on the house. Both were fine not great, I ordered two slices to go. The pizza was cold by the time I drove home and the whole experience was clumsy like the tables on the sidewalk. You can go to Joes Pizza in Santa Monica or Vito's and they give you pizza. I give it three stars over a pizzeria that doesn't serve pizza. read more

I've never had to write a bad review for a restaurant before, but this one truly irritated me. We got seated quickly, was explained the menu, and was given our appetizer. We ordered the DOP pizza but instead was given a pepperoni, to which we were given the option to get it half off or remake the DOP. We chose to remake the DOP since it was recommended to us and more than 30 minutes had gone by with no update, no check-in, not even a refill for our finished water. We tried to flag down our waiter numerous times and was either ignored or given a side glance at best. My partner and I noticed that our same waiter had been going around and checking in with other tables without being flagged down and had started conversations with them. The only time we were given any attention was after our third "excuse me", seated all the way in the back. After we asked for the bill and a to-go box, we waited another 15-20 for our bill and yet it never came. My partner had to get up from his seat and pay inside while everyone else was able to get the attention of the waiter. I honestly don't understand what we did to have been treated this way. The restaurant wasn't busy during most of our meal and we were patient enough to stay for an hour thirty, despite eating for less than a quarter of that time. If you plan on eating at this restaurant, I suggest you find another place to eat unless you want to be waiting and watching other people eat instead of yourself. read more

I'm Italian by marriage. Learned, well still learning, a lot about the cuisine in our tiny but efficiently well designed 57 square foot kitchen. We ignore recipes, splatter cookbooks with his signature marinara, drink vino, bump butts to create meals with reckless abandon, especially pizza. BUT often we say, "Non cuciniamo la pizza.". Enter Santa Monica's, Ghisallo, highly recommended by friends in the 90405. Our barometer for evaluating a pizza is a simple thin crust cheese pie. Usually but a slice. We chose not to order a slice but a whole pie. Perhaps we ordered incorrectly. Thought we ordered plain cheese we ended up with an 18" Margherita as per out receipt. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghisallo-santa-monica?select=359uljht-ee3XvzrPDZH_g Definitely not what's pictured on Ghisallo's Yelp page Here's what we took home https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ghisallo-santa-monica?select=nxw7dCYGXMZkiUqzh6kqhA Really disappointing but troopers we are we dug in. Dry crust, a salt lick in every slice. Researched Margherita pizza variations but couldn't identify what was in the box we took home, hm, what am I not learning here? https://wildgrain.com/blogs/news/margherita-pizza-vs-regular-cheese-vs-neapolitan-vs-marinara-vs-caprese One star for Ghisallo being there. One star for Ghisallo's service. read more

Ghisallo - Considered Naples' best, a Margherita pizza. So, where's the San Marzano tomatoes, fresh Mozzarella balls, fresh basil? Hm... Inauthentic! - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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The service here is truly pompous. We came for dinner tonight on a Sunday as a walk in for 2, well within 2 hours of closing and were kinda met with an attitude about having my service dog with me. Because of this we opted to eat at the front patio to have a bit more room and were told to order at the counter. Once we ordered and sat down our food came to us packaged to go? We clearly told multiple ppl we're like to dine in- I tried to speak to someone about this and was met by a rude man who HAD to finish placing something in a system before he could even look at me to chat. Then this gentleman proceeded to have the other server come up and argue alongside him that he heard his staff member tell everyone the front patio was to go only however EVERYONE ELSE there was dining in? Besides feeling discriminated against a few times now (on international women's day too- nice!) we were finally offered normal plates and cutlery lol. OH then that same gentleman offered the people behind who JUST sat down some free wine for "having to wait" a moment for food but we were not offered anything for our inconveniences or even for our order to be replated. Overall the service here is really unprofessional and rude. Btw- this place has a B health score now. I promise you, any other pizza spot will give you better service. read more

We came to Ghisallo for a birthday dinner and they were able to accommodate a party of 12 which was awesome. They made it really easy to split a few pizzas, salads, and apps. They also have a great back patio to sit at, wine selection, and a very kind staff. Ghisallo is a neighborhood staple and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

The pizza is very good.. well I and a friend got pepperoni so we did not go out on a limb. The pizzas are pricey so u don't want to just try whatever. I thought they should be bigger for the price. I ordered the Italian Spritzer. They apparently keep it on draft, which is not what you want to hear when u are spending 14 dollars on a cocktail. When I questioned what the alcohol was, I was told Aperol but it does not taste like Aperol. I will stick to the beers and wines going forward. We ordered the panzanella with our pizza but it was forgotten and we did not receive it with the pizza. It was not forgotten on the bill. They removed it easily once notified. As a kind gesture, they did put the salad in a box so we could still have it, later. I would have put the croutons in a separate box, just to keep them fresh. The atmosphere was hopping at 8:15 on a Friday. It was easy to get a reservation earlier that day. So both these are pluses. The staff is kind. read more

I thought everything was okay! The best thing was the sauce on the vodka pasta. The pasta itself was ok and it was pretty small for a sharable place. The sausage pizza was very salty. the cacio e Pepe pizza was pretty good. The Brussels sprouts were pretty good too. Overall I was not overly impressed. read more

I'm not sure why this place has a 3.9, at least for the pizza being on my quest for the best slice in Los Angeles a New York native suggested this spot and I just got a slice of cheese. I thought it was pretty amazing thin crust not too much flop Really good crust seemed more artesian not cookie cutter. read more

Ordered the margarita pizza .. tasty! 4 stars because one margarita pizza cost us 30$ :) Friendly staff read more

Woah! The food here was INCREDIBLE. Everything we had--eggplant pizza, carne amore pizza, Brussels sprouts, carrot and kale salad--was full of flavor. Service was fast and friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

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Went for lunch on Thursday at 1230p. I believe there is parking in the back, but I just parked across the street where it's free 2 hour parking. Plenty of seating available for smaller parties. Sat in the back patio. Nice, pleasant vibe. Service was great as it was chill and no rush. Had the Cacio Pepe Pizza and the radicchio salad. Love that you can just order a slice of pizza! read more

Pure happiness when I'm here. Delicious Flavorful Fresh food everytime. Great customer service as always. read more

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Ghisallo's charming backyard seating area creates a cozy ambiance, perfect for a relaxed dinner. Unfortunately, on my visit, the chilly weather coupled with a gas shortage for the heaters made for an uncomfortable dining experience. The food, however, was a highlight. The Cacio e Pepe pizza was exceptional, a perfect balance of light cheese and garlic. The Caesar salad with chicken was ok, they had used the end of the lettuce more than the middle of the romain so it was a little on the soggy side, and the bread pudding was pretty delicious too and it came with a scoop of gelato. While the service was decent, it could have been more attentive. Despite the minor setbacks, Ghisallo's delicious food and inviting atmosphere make it worth another visit to try more of their menu. read more

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I went back. It's so close and I really do want to like them. The back patio is pleasant and Jyan Isaac who shares the space is great. The pizza is pretty good, in a lot of respects, but c'mon! 50% of a slice is charred dough bubble. Does that make the actual price of a full slice of pizza $14? They really can't get it together read more

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Great takeout last night from this place Fab mushroom pizza And terrific pasta Heard sandwhiches from the front are delicioso read more

I returned here post Oppenheimer movie at Laemle Monica Fourplex... Pizza was fabulous! Waitstaff and employees are so lovely!!! Love love love love love stars! Consistent food offerings ( pizza and sandwiches and more) and the back patio is perfection! Great vibes inside and outside ! Sunset Park has become the coolest neighborhood in Santa Monica and this eatery adds to its fabulousness! read more

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I usually judge a pizza by the margherita. I ordered a margherita pizza slice and felt it was too heavy and overwhelmingly wet. It's more of a knife and fork kind of cheese pizza. I was thinking it would be a NYC-style pizza, but it felt more like a double cheese Neopolitan slice. The pizza was difficult to pick up because of how wet the bottom most of pizza was. The crust was fine, but I could have done fine without eating it. Not a typical example of a margherita pizza. read more

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We had a reservation and were seated at a teeny tiny round table that wasn't even the size of a bistro table. It was literally just slightly larger than the seat portion of a barstool. The base was huge and heavy so there was no where to put your feet. It was so uncomfortable. I am disabled and mentioned that once I sat down. The server said he would see if we could move to another table, but then never got back to us with an answer. When our food arrived, we had to put the utensil holder, the water and the candle on the floor because with those things on the table, there was no room for food. AND we had to combine different dishes together on one plate and get rid of their original plates, otherwise we couldn't fit everything on the table. It was ridiculous to basically play musical plates during our entire uncomfortable dining experience. And all we had on the table was a pizza and a salad, so that shows you how small the table was. Aside from that, we ordered an appetizer that still hadn't come out by the time we were almost finished with everything else so we ended up canceling that. I will say the pizza is really good, but for a $150 dinner for two, this restaurant should offer people just a little more comfort. Please do better. read more

Wow, incredible pizza! I ordered a slice of pepperoni and a slice of margharita for delivery. I heated them up a little in the toaster oven. The slices are huge and delicious. Next time I would like to dine in and get a whole pizza! Love that they have wood fired pizza. read more

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On vacation with my son and we decided to stop here for dinner. The polpette appetizer and Cacio Pepe pizza were very good. Great service and fast. Loved it. read more

Parking: metered or free parking on nearby streets, I've never had issues in this area We went for lunch on a Friday and it wasn't crowded to dine-i , but they were working on a lot of pick up orders. We sat on the back patio which was nice. The antipasta salad is delicious!! The side salad portion is massive, you could probably split the entree size between 2-4 people. My friend and I shared the pepperoni pizza and it was huge!! Did not realize how big an 18" pizza was, so we had leftovers for a few meals. I would definitely come back to try more pizza by the slice! read more

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Ghisallo OMGGG!! A couple weeks ago, I visited Layla for bagels. Had to walk off that half bagel and a few doors down is Ghisallo. This shop offers pizzas, salads and sandwiches. The display of pizzas looked so alluring, had to have it. Ordered a slice of the cacio pepe and veggie and also a small kale salad to mitigate my guilt for All the Carbs. The shop is small, no indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating in the built out front patio. The staff of guys were cordial and helpful. When my pizza slices were presented, they were piping hot from the oven, looked and tasted delish. One bite of each and they got Me. I really liked their version of these pizzas. The crust was not super thin, a little thicker but the toppings blend tasted wow. Again, after just eaten half a bagel, I didn't have much room to eat a slice. Had everything boxed. And later that day, my Cuisinart toaster oven worked its magic and I enjoyed the pizza slices again de ja vous! The kale salad was lovely and a perfect side and all paired perfectly with my glass of Pinot Noir. OMGGGhisallo! Recommend. read more

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I usually come here and get a slice of pizza, but today I came in and all of the employees literally just stared at me... This hasn't ever happened I had to have been there for three ish mins just standing waiting to order a slice while all the employees STARED. I get that the people working in the kitchen wouldn't run up to the pos to take the order but servers staring and saying nothing to me was so strange, and makes me not want to come back. If anything someone could have at least acknowledged that I was there and said someone would be with me.... read more

Ayla was such a fantastic server! She is on top of her game and made our dining experience so much more fun than we anticipated. She was very professional, but also dazzled us with her crystal blue eyes and personable attitude. The food was fantastic.-- we got the pizza with the figs and the other one with squash blossoms-- both were awesome! The crust is to die for. It tastes just like Italy. We'll definitely be coming back here soon as it's our new favorite thanks to the wonderful service and quaint small town atmosphere. Thanks Ayla! read more

Please go back to your old recipe for the margarita pizza !!! Please, it was perfect with fresh basil. Now the recipe consists of greasy blended slop instead of fresh basil. I love this place coming and have been in on a weekly basis since you opened. Sadly, I will now be shopping at a different store. read more

We were in Friday evening 2/7/25 about 7pm for dinner with our toddler grandson, our daughter and husband and me and mine. We ordered dinner and we were served all but the pizza which my husband and I were sharing. Twenty minutes went by when our server came back to tell us the pizza dough was all out ... Really?! 7pm on a Friday night a pizza restaurant runs out of pizza. We quickly ordered the chicken Parmesan and once it arrived we couldn't get our waiter's attention again for salt, as even my chef husband who never wants salt needed it. We were so hungry we ate it. Our family meal was forty minutes over what it should have been and eating in separate shifts did not make for a relaxing meal out. Walking out we saw trays of pizza dough stacked up ... Our server was aware we were not thrilled with the situation. read more

Yummy pizza. I tried the market veggie and the cacio e pepe and both were good but the veggie was my favorite. The cacio didn't sit as well with my stomach so will stick to red sauce pizzas. Friendly staff, dine in or take out. Seems like a lot of people order takeout on weeknights. read more

Cute , casual spot for good priced pizza, salad, and pastas with wine and beer. The cacio Pepe pizza was out of this world - would come back just for that. The radicchio salad was ok, and the prosciutto pizza also eh. read more

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Very cute spot I'm excited to have discovered! The back patio is comfortable, picturesque, and relaxing. Servers were friendly and attentive. Shared the NY Cacio e Pepe slice and the NY Slice Margherita - both were sooo yummy and large. The cacio e Pepe has chunks of ricotta and roasted garlic - cannot go wrong. We also got the chicken tenders which are served on a huge bed of fries. The homemade ranch it's served with is super dilly and tastes homemade. The chicken tenders had a tasty and elevated seasoning. My only complaint was that the serving of chicken was very small, but we had plenty of fries leftover. Excited to come back! read more

Ghisallo - NY Cacio e Pepe slice, NY Slice Margherita - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Wow I got 2 slices to go and I'm so impressed. The crust is amazing. So fresh and delicious. They re-heated the slices perfectly. Warmed but not re-cooked. I can't wait to go back and try more. read more

The pizzas are delicious!!! We made reservations for 5:30pm and got to sit in the backyard with the heat lamps on. This was our second time here and requested by our birthday girl! She turned 12 and is a super food critic! She will tell you if it's really good or if it sucks. She loves this place and knew exactly what she wanted. We ordered the Neapolitan style and NY style Margherita with Truffle Fries. The dough was crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. High quality cheese and sauce. Truffle fries were on point and we loved the aioli. I request the chili oil and it was perfection. The service is so friendly and attentive. We will be back for the entrees! Enjoy! read more

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What Happen? The pizza margarita has changed and not for the better. Tonight I got pizza that was more outer crust than pizza and it was mostly burned. I am sad to say I won't be back. read more

The pizza was good but not worth the price. We ordered the bread pudding for dessert and it was okay. It was a large portion of bread pudding with the smallest ping pong ball sized scoop of gelato on top. Half way through eating it I remembered the description said it came with whipped cream and caramel drizzle too so I asked the waiter to see the dessert menu and sure enough it did say that. I asked him why they didn't put the rest of the toppings and he said they don't serve it that way any more. He said sorry and just walked off. That was very off putting. The patio was very cute. I loved the trees and lighting but the seating was terrible. The chairs were very small and wobbly. I couldn't sit comfortably because the chair kept shifting around on the gravel floor. Also I got a splinter in my finger from the wooden chair read more

The back patio is lovely but the food always falls short. It's not the best pizza on the west side by a wide margin. It tends to be soggy in the middle. The vodka pasta was a hard pass which is a shame because it's my go to order and when it's right it's one of my favorites. The sauce was bland and the pasta itself was mid. It is a nice place to split a bottle of wine and some snacks but not a dinner destination for me. read more

Ordered a number of items. The eggplant dip was truly great. Good presentation with a pizza crust as the vehicle. Had a few pizzas, they were great. Had a few salads (arugula was great). And finally we shared the hanger steak which everyone loved. We had well above average service. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing pizza, many varieties. Can get by the slice, which is huge. They also have great subs and salads. Try a Cace de Pepe slice read more

Great food, ambience, service. Cacio de Pepe and lasagna on point with desert on rose the tiramisu sauce delicious read more

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Came here for a slice of pizza, olives, and salad since I was around the corner for a concert. Service was friendly, fast, and helpful. I love that they have outdoor seating here. I really liked the olives. The salad was good too and I liked the pizza. I wish the pizza was slightly softer/chewier. I went almost right before closing so the food was probably not as new/fresh than if I came at lunch time or something. Still, would come back! read more

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It was a chilly night in Santa Monica, and thankfully this place had a cozy firelit patio perfect for warming us up after a fall night run. We split the Pizza di Zucca and Calabrian Sausage both were pretty good, but didn't blow your mind with flavor as expected. For the hefty price tag of over $25 per 12 inch pizza, you would expect a really flavorful experience, but it was good enough to fill us up. read more

Ghisallo - Pizza di Zucca - Pizza Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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What the heck happened to this place !!!used to be amazing pizza fresh sauce, amazing proportions to the price that you paid what we got tonight for dinner was subpar less than make it home pizza that you could purchase through Costco. It was embarrassing to have to eat through the meal and then as usual because we support service workers to tip I would not recommend this place to anyone anymore support the bakery that is next-door and buy fresh bagels and bread. We were thoroughly disappointed with our meal and will never return so sorry this has happened. read more

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