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.

Sorry, Yelpers, but I really don't understand the good ratings here…read more We called in a large pizza, half BBQ Chicken and half Veggie, and it was ready for pickup in about 15 minutes. It was still hot when we got home, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, the taste was very bland, and the crust had absolutely NO crispiness whatsoever. Soggy crust is a big miss for me when it comes to pizza. I even popped it into the toaster oven hoping it would help, but unfortunately, it didn't make much of a difference. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing, but based on this experience, I'll stick with Papa Guido's pizza.

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.

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

Good pizza fast, seating it outdoor only was a nice day outside. It was convenient we stayed at the…read morehotel right next to it.

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 ordered a pepperoni pizza slice! Tasty, but pretty oily…read more It was dripping off the pizza as I ate it. Service was quick and worker was welcoming. I did find a hair in my pizza which definitely threw off my meal :( Overall, not sure that I'd come back unless I was in the area again! Love that they do a "hero" discount for firefighters, teachers, police, etc!

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.

Hi I have to tell it how it is. I picked up togo and can't believe how bad it was: half half shrimp…read moreravioli and chicken fettucini alfredo. The chicken was dry, pasta undercooked, sauce bland and oily, and portion very small for $30. Second time here, both togo, won't be back. BUT the people seem amazing and nice.

This place has the best pizza in town. Their customer…read moreservice is excellent compared to other local takeout restaurants nearby. The young gentleman that took my order was very polite and professional. Amazing service.

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

Always a good time at Betollino even when raining! The food is phenomenal! And love all their…read moreappetizers!

TIKI DAVE of TIKI DAVE TRAVEL loves Bettolino Kitchen!…read more I'm not sure how we ended up here for my daughter's 17th birthday...no, wait, I remember now. My daughter's favorite South Bay Italian restaurant is J.Trani in San Pedro and they are closed on Tuesdays and while I also love J.Trani, I am very glad we ended up at Bettolino Kitchen that night. I'd been twice before and remember it being good despite the experience we witnessed our first night when a blind date went very, very poorly before they even ordered dinner. The couple sits down and she didn't like his demeanor at all. He seemed cocky and smug right away. We could tell it wasn't going to work at all. She says, "Well, you're not my type". At one point, he threatens not to pay but ends up paying. She continues, "Do you want me to lie to you?...You're free to leave" as she was intent on finishing her drink. She does and says, "I'm just going to leave now." And while I digressed, I am sorry they didn't have an opportunity to eat some of Bettolino Kitchen's fantastic food. The wife (who rightly declares in my below video that she was celebrating her "Birth Day", too) ordered the Pretty in Pink cocktail ($16) - Cazcanes Tequila, Cherry Blossom Syrup, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Citrus - and very much enjoyed it. I ordered the Fig Loves Bourbon ($16) with Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Fig Puree, Balsamic and Orange Bitters because it just sounded too good and unusual to resist. And it was fantastic. Having just been in Hollywood where drinks were obscenely meteoric at $21 apiece, I really appreciate the more terrestrial prices. Yummy bread is complimentary which is nice because I hate having to pay for a basket of bread. We ordered the Brussels & Balsamic ($15) to start and if you told me back in the '80s, they'd have brussel sprouts on restaurants' menus in the 2010s and 2020s and be charging $15 for 'em, I would have thought you crazy! I'm really just kidding. This dish was insanely good AND it has pancetta and quality ingredients...the rosemary croutons added a nice crunchy texture in the mix. I highly recommend you order these tiny bald-headed old man tight-leafed bundles of tasty joy. 3 out of our group of 5 ordered the Bolognese ($26) and loved it. The Del Mare ($36) pasta called out to me and holy smokes, this could be one of my favorite pasta dishes ever. Linguini with halibut, lobster, shrimp, scallops, capers, green Italian olives and cherry tomatoes in a spicy tomato sauce. I would order this dish over and over and over again. The seafood and pasta is perfectly cooked and pure brilliance with the bright freshness of the cherry tomatoes, capers and green olives just putting the whole thing to bed beautifully. Our server Rich was great, too. We brought a bottle of wine but it had turned. Thankfully, we weren't charged for it and just ordered a couple glasses of delicious Italian red instead. My daughter also wanted "Nothing Bundt Cakes'" mini-bundtlets for dessert and again, thankfully, there was no lame "cake cutting fee" we've been charged in the past elsewhere. We had plenty so this proud Pop witnessed his daughter give 4 of them to the kids at the next booth over. Ambience is lovely and bright with comfy booths and a cute little bar inside although if I'm remembering correctly, I may prefer the moody black interior they used to have. Bettolino KItchen has a great Happy Hour every single day from 2:30pm-5:30pm ($3 off starters, wines by the glass, beer and specialty cocktails), daily lunch specials from 11am-4pm as well as 50% of bottles of wines and Zero Corkage on Thursdays. Everyone likes nice gestures and discounts and so does TIKI DAVE. They also offer a weekend brunch and bikinis, I mean, bellinis and a "Date NIght Monday" where you get an appetizer, two entrees and a mini dessert for $70. As you can see, these guys deserve a thorough and fantastic review for what they're doing. TIKI DAVE can't wait to go back. And if you've made it this far, please see my TIKI DAVE TRAVEL YouTube video including our time at Bettolino Kitchen here! https://youtu.be/Ems0jHcarxY?is=WzaH4b6keQ7HZ06e If you enjoyed my review and video, please subscribe and follow! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@TIKIDAVETRAVEL FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565274777775&mibextid=ZbWKwL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/tikidavetravel/?__d=1%2F%3FhidemenuTikTok! TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@tikidavetravel