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    Patxi’s Pizza

    3.8 (613 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    The "Spicy Italian" sandwich

    I ordered a spicy Italian sandwich: it was dry and crusty- nothing spicy or Italian about it. I ordered lemonade. It was sugary. I ordered their pizza with spinach, instead they brought me a pepperoni pizza. I ordered potato wedges. They were dry like crusty looking toenails. The food was bad. It sucked. And I let them know that the food sucked. What a nightmare experience! By the way, I sent the pizza back. If the sandwich sucked, then no doubt the pizza sucked.

    Outside parking
    Kirit S.

    Leo manages the place. They have the absolutely best Chicago-style deep dish pizzas. I drive 16 miles to pick up pizza from this place. I used to frequent their Palo Alto and Santa Barbara locations earlier, so was familiar with their amazing quality, and was thrilled when they opened up a location not too terribly distant from my home. They have a great, yet casual, vibe in their restaurant. I've dined here a couple of times, and each time the service has been wonderful. The only thing to keep in mind is that their pizzas take a long time to prepare, even as much as 45 minutes, so be sure to bring folks you would like to have long conversations with when you dine-in here.

    Pizza Date
    Quintin E.

    Patxi's Pizza is the pizza, for you and me! We popped in on date night after catching a flick at the AMC Porter Ranch 9 and found ourselves walking in and enjoy the beautiful entrance to this pizzeria Italian style ristorante (restaurant or "restaurantria" in Q speak). Greetings came right away from the host. She asked if it was our first time and where we like to dine. The inside was pretty awesome and I think we made eye contact with the manager, or someone with manager energy, very stoic and welcoming at the same time. We found ourselves wanting to dine outdoors as it was a beautiful night. Our table was right along the pathway for the pedestrian and vehicle flow of The Vineyards at Porter Ranch (shopping, entertainment and dining open mall). Great views and very spacious patio with railing and plenty of light. Our server was very attentive. And told us about the specialities and sizes. My boyfriend said we had to try their deep dish Chicago style as it's what they're known for from their early day journey's in Palo Alto to their locations in San Francisco, Hawaii and north Southern California via Porter Ranch, Los Angeles. I was very inclined to agree. My boyfriend isn't vegan, but very vegan friendly and we decided to share a 12' vegan pie. Vegan Deep Dish (or Pan) is a whole wheat flavor trip of extra fresh garlic, spinach, oregano, red onions, daiya cheese, and some of the truly best house/homemade tomato sauce you'll ever have, it would pair excellect with their malbec, zinfandel and/or house red the best though a nice rosé or their sangria make fun awesomeness on the pallet as well (for white wine I'd say go pinot grigio). Loved their vegan friendly menu including pan, neapolitan style pizzas (Spinacini or Classic Veggie). I believe the Mixed Green Salad can be made without parmesan as can their insalata (also hold the focaccia croutons for me). Super accommodating with loads of vegetarian options (most indicated by a v symbol on their menu) and a handful of vegan options I'm grateful for. I know bae would absolutely try their Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicago Ultimate, Special, Salsiccia and numerous others. And a few of these were recommended. Aside from incredible pizza Patxi's has a ton of Starters, Soups & Salads, Sandwiches, Piadinas, Desserts, Beverages including a variety of fountain style, lemonades, juices, ginger beer, still or sparkling water... Even root beer floats, and if they ever add a dairy-free option for that, I'm all in! Incredible daily deals during the week like 20% off Delivery Mondays, 20% off Takeout Tuesdays, $18 Dine In All Day special for Beer Buckets and daily Lunch Combos from 11am to 3pm. The beer selection is solid, but the wine selection is pretty perfect. And if you want to pix it up for the star of the show, pizza, they offer a BYOP options. Love what their doing and hope to support them more and possibly see a few more dairy free/vegan friendly fun on the other sections w/o a need for modifications. Maybe some Cheesy Vegan Potato Wedges under their starters, Lentil or Pappa al Pomodoro soup and a Sorbetto or even Vegan Stromboli under desserts. Enjoy Happy Hour specials. Easy parking in a shared large lot at The Vineyards at PR. Restrooms with easy access. TVs inside and the music throughout. It's family friendly, date night friendly, food with friend, or a treat for yourself. It's casual and intimate all at once. Absolutely worth the trip. Q Tips: If dining outside they will bring things like parmesan, crushed red pepper flakes, honey, etc to you and don't leave these things on the patio. A lot of people try honey with their deep dish style pizzas. Open seven days a week as early as 11am until 10pm during Sunday to Thursday and as late as 11pm Friday, Saturday. Pop in to Patxi's!

    Cristina D.

    Met a friend here for early dinner. Parking was horrible. I circled around for a bit before I found a spot. Once inside we were greeted and seated right away by our server. He was very warm and friendly and explained the menu to us since it was my first time. We ended up getting a chicken pizza, artichoke dip and a Caesar salad. Oh and a warm cookie with ice cream for dessert.. To be honest, the pizza was very underwhelming to me. However, my friend really enjoyed it. My favorite was the salad and the dip. I think I'm just not a fan of deep dish pizza/ Chicago style. But I'm willing to give it another try. I noticed that there was a margarita pizza on the menu. I might try that next time. I wish I could remember our servers name. He really did take care of us.

    Half is gone but delicious chicken pizza
    Anna K.

    Great casual pizza spot in Porter Ranch we come here often and always have a great experience. The pizza is always fresh and delicious, with good prices and a nice variety of pizzas and appetizers to choose from. Today we ordered a half Spicy BBQ / half Buffalo Chicken pizza and they were happy to accommodate. My personal favorite is the classic Margherita, but my husband wanted to switch it up and try the chicken pizzas this time -- both halves were really good! There's outdoor seating, plenty of parking since it's in a big shopping center, and they're very stroller-friendly (which we really appreciate when dining with our baby). Service is fast and the staff is always friendly. Just a heads-up: they're cashless. Overall, a solid neighborhood pizza place that we love coming back to!

    Caesar salad
    Claudia B.

    Patxi's definitely had some hits and misses on this holiday weekend, and some of the misses are things that SHOULD HAVE BEEN ironed out in the beginning months of a restaurant opening. The thing is, this restaurant has been open for AT LEAST two years, if not three, so there are NO excuses. First of all, there was only ONE waitress to work an entire restaurant, and that included inside the restaurant AND the patio service. Seriously? There is NO excuse for that. There should have been TWO waitresses for inside and perhaps a third for outside, but that's being generous. Instead, there was one. Secondly, there should be one busboy to handle cleaning the tables of departing customers. Instead, there were ZERO. The one waitress they had was expected to take ALL table orders, keep everyone's glasses filled, bring food, AND clean tables... for the entire place. So instead, plenty of tables remained uncleaned, so when new patrons walked in, there'd be no place to sit. I sure didn't blame HER. It was the owner's fault for not hiring enough help. HOW CHEAP IS THIS OWNER? Oh yeah... the owner was running around, too, half crazed because they were so busy... and UNDERstaffed. Just ridiculous. But here's what REALLY got me. All of the above was just me observing what I saw... and I saw a lot. My husband and I had been sitting there a good 15-20 minutes when 5 friendly moms and their 8 active children walked in for service. The moms were all attentive to their children, keeping them in line, but kids will be kids, and what works best in those situations is to get some distractions going on, which the moms provided... and get them some food. FAST. However, instead of us getting our food first, which we should have because enough time had passed, and because our orders should have gone in early enough because we had already been there awhile, what ended up happening is that our food came out LAST... it came out AFTER the food came out for the 5 moms and their active children. It came out right after another family of 3 who had ordered at the same time as the 5 moms, AND THEN, our food came out... a good 30-40 minutes after we ordered it. And it was lukewarm to cool. Now my husband never cares about that kind of stuff, BUT I DO. At the very least, if you're going to give me my food long after it should have been brought out, at least give it to me piping hot... not cool to lukewarm because it had been sitting out for too long, for G-d knows how long. Don't do THAT to me because that will only anger me. Nothing else bothered me... even understanding why the moms requested that their kids' food come out ASAP. I totally get that... I had kids, too. I have grandchildren now, and I know how this works..... but to the restaurant, don't mess up MY order because someone else tries to get you to move faster. Our order should have come out a lot earlier anyway, perhaps even before they all arrived. Who knows, but they didn't, and I don't know what happened in the kitchen to cause the delays with our food, but what I do know is that I sent my food back. I refused to eat something that should have been given to me HOT. When the waitress tried to explain how a few sprigs of arugula "might've" cooled an entire dish off, I just shook my head back and forth as if to say, "don't go there." She immediately switched gears and asked if I'd like my food heated up, and I told her that would be great ! All of the above are new restaurant kinks, and this isn't a new restaurant. This is a case of a cheap owner who doesn't manage his restaurant too well. And here's the thing... the FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD !! I got a Greek salad that was huge, extremely fresh and tasty. I didn't even have to ask for extra dressing; there was enough on there!! My entree, which was delicious once heated enough, had pizza dough surrounding a mixture of mozzarella cheese, chopped chicken, artichoke dip, and some arugula. It was fabulous. My husband had a meatball sandwich in foccaccia bread, which he loved, along with a Caesar salad that was also very tasty. The only negative on the food was their version of garlic cheese bread. It was pizza dough turned into "knots," and while the texture was wonderful, crunchy on biting into it but soft and pillowy upon further chewing, it just had no appreciable garlic or cheesy aspect to it. There was some parmesan cheese sprinkled on top, but as they baked the knots, the parm cheese got dried out, nothing gooey or traditionally "cheesy" about it, and again, no garlicky aspect whatsoever. I would easily return to this place again. The garlic bread is a miss, but everything else was really good. They just need to work on how to run a restaurant, but the food is worth coming back for more, to be sure.

    Alyanna J.

    They have so many varieties to choose from and each one I've tried has always been beyond expectation. Whether it is deep or panned pizza they exceed in all! My favorite to get is the Chicago ultimate for the deep dish and the spicy bbq for regular. Such great quality of a pizza and I've been several times back because of it. You can also choose half of a different pizza if you can't decide on one, that's what we did. I ordered the spicy bbq as my half while my friend ordered the other. The service is great as well and as a nice indoor seating area. Even the outdoor seating area is nice. Such a great place to go to if you're craving pizza.

    Anthony A.

    Absolutely terrible experience. The pizza was still frozen in the middle and completely inedible. It's unbelievable that something like this was served to a customer. Save your money and go somewhere else--this place is not worth it. I will never be coming back.

    Deep dish "special" pizza
    Brian S.

    This was a bit of an adventure... first time after thinking about it since they opened. Huge parking lot that is always congested and full. I guess that's a good thing, until one is searching for a parking place. Very friendly greetings and reminders that Patxi's is cashless restaurant. Waiter, Tomas, was very friendly, informative, and made sure our dinner was enjoyable. The Patxi Insalata was a fantastic salad. That alone would make a great lunch. The deep dish "special" pizza was okay. I guess deep dish is an acquired taste that I may not yet have acquired. The crust was buttery and the tomato sauce was good. The vegetables were crisp, which wasn't bad but felt a bit undercooked.

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    Jo E.

    The only thing that was holding me back from giving this establishment a 5 star review is how long this place took them to bring you your meal. The 2 hostess seemed overwhelmed with all the people that arrived at the same time. I'm not sure if we arrived at a bad time - 7:00pm on a Friday night, but I did notice that there wasn't an empty table in sight and we had to be place on the waiting list. Our wait was only 10min or so. Either or, once seated I noticed that only a couple of tables had their food served while the other tables were still waiting. Although we waited a while, it was worth the wait. The food was sooo delicious! I will definitely order again, maybe to go next time.

    Salad and 1/2 Sandwich Lunch Combo
    Kaelyn R.

    Just okay. Spicy spinach and artichoke dip was not spicy at all and rather bland. Despite the portion of the dip being very small, the bread that came with it was was hot and crispy. The lunch special was filling but the mixed greens salad was too acidic for my preferences. The sandwich came on the same bread as the dip but was dryer and cold. Decent amount of cold cuts. The original supreme was supposed to have mushrooms and sausage, but we honestly found only a few small pieces of sausage in the entire pie. Crust was not worth eating. Friendly and attentive service. Came on a Saturday for lunch and there were only 2 other parties there and they already had their food but we were told right off the bat the pizza would take at least 35 minutes. Despite the slow lunch hour it took 40 mins. Can't imagine the wait for your food on a busy night. Hard pass on this one.

    Server that ignored us.
    Kathleen C.

    I saw online that happy hour was at 9pm. Me and my husband got there at 9:15pm. When we walked in the employee was mopping and sweeping the table area. I didn't see anyone in other than the one employee. We stood there for 5-10 minutes and he met our eyes at least 3 times and didn't acknowledge us or let us know if they were open or closed. We waited a few more minutes and when he just kept working like we weren't there we walked out. Why have the door open if you're closed? And why does it say the restaurant closes at 10pm but you don't seat us at 9:15pm? They didn't even greet us. I don't think I'll ever come back.

    Loaded potato wedges
    Chan B.

    If I would rate this place on service alone I'd give 5 stars. Our waiter was so lovely, younger guy. Very on it and very attentive. Another man brought out some dough balls for the kids to play with which was so sweet and helpful in keeping them busy. Decor is average. Nothing special but nothing bad either. The food was okay. We got potato wedges which seemed a bit hard and under done and also lacked flavor. Needed another sauce or component added. Then got the margherita pizza which was also just average. It seemed a bit like frozen pizza unfortunately. Didn't love it didn't hate it. Also got a Caesar salad. Lacked sauce and flavor overall. My kids cheese pizza was probably the best thing food wise. Might go back for another try bc based on the service I want to love this place!

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    Great waitress and hostess! Then the food. The traditional favorite deep dish is the greatest pizza. Clean and safe area as well.

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    Ask the Community - Patxi’s Pizza

    Are there lunch specials?

    Hi Angela. Yes we have 4 lunch combo/specials available everyday from 11am - 3pm.… Read more

    What's the difference between deep and pan?

    The deep has 2 layers of dough, the bottom and top. The the pan does not have the top layer of dough.… Read more

    Is there a full bar?

    We have beer and wine.

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes

    Is Patxi's open on Thanksgiving? If not, what late are you open on Wednesday night?

    We are closed on Thanksgiving. We are open regular hours on Wednesday night.

    Are the meatballs all beef?

    Not sure

    When is this place going to have a store sign showing that it is patxis?

    Hi Joel, Thanks for reaching out. Due to the Covid situation the city has been extremely backed up… Read more

    Yelp listing says Take out, without other options... but reviews say people are dining in? Which is it? What vegan cheeses and gluten free option are there?

    On their website there is a section about their ingredients that says that they do a gluten free crust. It also says they use Daiya cheese. https://patxispizza.com/ingredients/

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    My husband and I moved into the neighborhood not too long ago and dined here last night. I cannot…read morerecommend it enough! From the moment we walked in, we felt welcome. The entire staff treated us like family and put us in a high mood. Even had the food been simply okay, I would have liked the restaurant for the friendliness alone but I am pleased to report the food is fantastic! The garlic bread is buttery, well flavored, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The salad was a great starter with tasty dressing. My husband ordered the shrimp creole which he found to be fresh and flavorful. I had the eggplant rollatini which was delicious, especially the cheesy filling. A wonderful dining experience at very reasonable prices. We cannot wait to go back and take all our friends & family in the future!

    As someone who works in the industry, I don't say this lightly--Grandi Italiani is phenomenal…read more Aron provided some of the best service I've experienced in a long time. Attentive, genuine, and made us feel truly taken care of from start to finish. The food was incredible--everything tasted like a home-cooked meal, full of flavor and clearly made with care. It's also just a really cozy spot. The ambiance, the music, and the energy from the team make it a place you want to keep coming back to. This has easily become a weekly visit for me.

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    H.O.M. Italian Eatery - Lasagna

    H.O.M. Italian Eatery

    4.2(779 reviews)
    7.7 miWoodland Hills
    $$$
    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Wonderful, Mother's Day weekend meal here!…read more A warm, rustic vibe, with tables, booths, a widescreen TV in the bar, and enclosed front patio. As a first time diner, I appreciated the warm greeting from our Maître d'. Our server, Anna, was equally warm. Fritto Misto - Calamari, shrimp, marinara - for the starter was cooked in a delicate batter and was one of our better fried calamari experiences. Next, we had the H.O.M. Salad - their version of an Italian Chop Salad. I subbed romaine for the spring salad mix and it was delicious. I had the Funghi pizza - mushrooms, prosciutto, truffle oil - which was, by far, some of the best pizza in the SFV -- thin, foldable and packed with flavor! My husband had the chicken farm which he liked. Drinks were good. H.O.M. Cake for dessert was a nice way to end the evening. A bit dry for my taste but my husband enjoyed it! Let the cake soak the ice cream for a moister bite. Looking forward to our next visit!

    So disppointing. ah, where do I start?…read more The Space: Rather nice outdoor seating with covered or open patio with heaters that make a difference, decent table, yet since it is a street facing, you are basically watching the sidewalk, which is fine...Just that no one thought to move the trashcan sitting right across our table. Just not the best thing to think of when eating, different smells and such. Not hard to move it out the way. Maybe work it out with other neigbors, but, it needs to move. Inside looks lovely. I think we are on year 6, and man...while this place was rather the buzz years back, I have to update the food... Dishes: Sorry to say, but 5 out of the 6 dishes just flat out failed. We had the saltiest Gnochi, the sweetest ravioli with a sweet cream sauce AND reduced balsamic...that sauce is bad....ruined some decent raviolis. The Ceasar salad...How do you mess that up? Well, bad dressing and less attention to the details in ingredients, thats how, and they did indeed mess that up. Fusilli was OK. Not a lot to this to mess up and it survived. The Fritto Misto, for an Italian place was battered like the beer pub down the street, but the 2 pieces of chunky shrimp did taste good and 1 decent piece of calamari. The amount of oily breading on these is way grossly too much. What happen to "dust it on"?, Italian, Greek, and any European ocean side will hardly cake on any batter. There are 3-4 nice pieces and the rest are rather small weak calamari. Not too bad, but the batter is bad. Sauce was pretty much pizza sauce, not bad, but nothing to remember. Didnt have much of flavor, was Ok with the lemon. Good selection of drinks, which is a plus, Nice glasses of wine went well. SERVICE: (Or lack there of!) We got water, and drinks, and then got our starters in, but after the starters came, she was gone and never to return....As it felt. The starters were done, the glasses were empty, and tic toc...no order. Once a service brings starters, you want to be back pretty quick to check on the table, see if they need anything, and if they can place the main orders. Our table never got checked on regardless of the water pouring assistants who were flagged down. We finished and waited. Finally she did show up, we put orders in, and as expected we waited. Honestly, this night broke the back. Have no reason to return. I say this as $250 for a casual dinner is not something you can do just OK or less in. Only 1 dish had any meat in it, and that too was less than half eaten. In fact, all the dishes except the Fusilli were left with more than half their food. Not one peep of interest of why from the waiters. Just rushed cleared and its NEXT!

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