Such a great find. The chicken liver mousse was easily the highlight -- bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and perfectly paired with bread. The team was warm and attentive, and the whole place has a charming but buzzy energy. Definitely a go-to spot for a weeknight out. Don't skip the wine selection, either! read more

Super friendly service and lively place with nice natural light. I got the itallian works subbed it with the foccacia. Really good sandwich, my only negative is I like a lot of lettuce on my sandwich and mine didn't have much but still very enjoyable and delicious. read more

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Disappointing Experience - Burnt Pizza & Poor Service I wanted to like this place, but it was a letdown. The owner, Tony, gave free cookies to two white couples ahead of us after learning it was their first visit. When my wife, who was right behind them, cheerfully said it was her first time too, he waved her off, said "no need for a tip," and walked away to make our pizza without gloves. This isn't about a cookie--it's about respect. The dismissive attitude left my wife feeling belittled. If you want to discriminate against someone at least be discreet about it. Then came the pizza: burnt on the bottom, with large, deep blackened areas--well past "charred" and into "burnt," giving it a bitter, acrid taste. Clearly overcooked or mishandled, not artisan style. The only saving grace was Mona, whose warm smile and kindness stood out, even when my wife returned later looking for her phone. Ojai deserves better hospitality than this. read more

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Pinyon in Ojai is a must! I highly recommend making a reservation in advance, as we were fortunate enough to secure a spot for dinner without one. However, we had to settle for an outdoor table but it was weather permitting. Order at the counter and you'll find an open kitchen behind, providing a glimpse into the culinary process. Here's what we ordered: Ordered the following: - Chicory Caesar $14 (Breadcrumb, Radish, Mint, Pecorino) - Woodfired Sourdough Bread $9 (added Stracciatella Cheese $9 - HIGHLY recommend) - Porco rosso $22 (Spicy Tomato Sauce, Pecorino Cheese, Soppressata, Breadcrumb, Confit garlic) - Yuzu Ranch $5 (mild yuzu taste but nice to dip the pizza in) Definitely enough food for 2 people. Maybe get some snacks, the beans or olives looked really good! We also returned the next day for coffee/breakfast and my wife really enjoy their bagel! Pinyon is a must-visit restaurant if you're in Ojai. I'll be back! read more

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Casitas pork meatballs - served as a seasonal plate crafted from local pasture‑raised meat, kale, pecorino & breadcrumbs. Madonna pizza - wood‑fired oven sourdough crust topped w/ fontina cheese, local mushrooms & spring onion. read more

Pinyon - Casitas Pork Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

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NOTE that they do charge a 20% service fee. Got the pinyon and porco rosso. The pinyon is a must have!! The broccolini has soft, sweet dates and is savory, salty, spicy, and sweet. Sold out of all bagels by 11am on sunday so come early if you want those! Staff are very friendly and helpful (: Interior design is adorably decorated with a frog theme, even frog ambiance for when you poop. read more

Pinyon - pinyon and porco russo - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

The porco rosso pizza is the main reason I would return to this establishment. They do carry Dr. Browns natural soda which pairs really well. Yes the pictures show already finished plates however that just shows it was good food. We ordered the chicory caesar salad, hearth bread, porco rosso and pinyon pizza. The service was moderate compared to other customers who received their orders sooner than us and were sat about half an hour after we were. read more

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honestly wasn't impressed by the pizza here. we ordered the margherita and madonna pizzas. the madonna pizza was so burnt on the bottom i couldn't taste anything else... the margherita pizza was fine, but really nothing special. considering the price, i wouldn't come back again read more

Pinyon - madonna pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

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Came here the other day and was greeted by the friendly staff. Had the Margheritaville Pizza. Caesar Salad and Sourdough Bread everything tasted fresh and really good. Pizza tasted like a Neapolitan style. I'm not really a fan of and I'm not really a fan of having sourdough bread on my Pizza but it's just me but everything was good and fresh. I can see people that like this style of pizza will give it a good 10 out of 10. But it is a nice place to grab a bite to eat and have some drinks with a family or friends they do serve alcohol parking can be kind of tight during busy hours, but give them a try if you're in the area. read more

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My partner & I did a walk-in so we weren't expecting the best seats. The hostess kept making it seem like she couldn't seat us because they were expecting more people. We had to share a table with other guests. By the time we left, there were at least 3 empty tables & they were closing soon anyways...we couldn't help but feel like it was race targeted. The pizza was really good but did take a while despite no order in front of us. Could have been a better experience. read more

Pinyon - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Extremely disappointed with our experience. We were in town for my boyfriend's birthday and checked beforehand for reservations but saw many available on this day so we decided to walk in as we weren't sure when exactly we were going till want to eat. We came in before 7:30 and saw many tables open. We were turned away at the door being told they were only accepting reservations. Even after letting them know we were celebrating they didn't care to accommodate. As someone who worked in the restaurant industry for many years it's very upsetting to see a business operating in such a manner to turn down guests for no real reason other than being lazy. Can't speak on the food since we were denied the opportunity to try it. read more

One of the best meals I've had in a while! 100% make this part of your Ojai itinerary. We had: - Market Greens salad: Comes with the BEST date dressing - Tomatoes with whipped feta and basil: Delicious - Woodfired broccolini: Spicy, so much flavor - Peach and prosciutto pizza - Margheritaville + some amazing orange wine. Thank you to the kind folks at Pinyon! read more

Pinyon - So good we forgot to take photos! - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Was in Ojai for a few hours and decided to get something quick so we went for pizza. This place is amazing with friendly and patient staff on first timers! We had the Margherita pizza along with freshly squeezed orange juice was wonderfully refreshing. Caesar salad was amazing. When it hit 4 pm, we also had another pizza that was available dinner time. Because we were getting ice cream after, we didn't get dessert which was the pistachio tiramisu - biggest food regret on this trip to Ojai. Place is quaint with a few tables inside and outside, but since it was drizzling, most peeps opted in. A sure stop for next time in Ojai. Oh, don't miss going to the bathroom - ribbit. read more

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Good wood fire pizza but a little burnt. My husband was not bothered by that tho. Overall it is good and I love the chewiness of the dough. Service is fine. We also had miso eggplant plate, it is a little pricy but good. I will visit here again for pizza. read more

Pinyon - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Decided to drive through Ojai on our way back home from a trip to the central coast and stumbled upon Pinyon on Yelp. Love a good pizza so we knew we had to come try. Parking lot was a little tricky as it shared a lot with a few other stores and restaurants. We ended up parking on the street to find space. Inside was not very busy so quickly placed our order and sat ourselves. Good came out fairly quickly- halibut crudo and Porco Rossi pizza. Crudo was amazing, pizza was good but not the best I've ever had. I think next time I'd try the margarita pizza. Very cute place, and super cute bathroom with frog decor and rainforest sound machine- such a cool touch! read more

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Fresh bread and warm olives were delicious but the Stracciatella cheese was funky, and not in a good way. Would have liked more than lettuce in my salad. Overall, pretty disappointing and expensive for what you're getting. read more

Excellent restaurant! The bacon egg and cheese on onion bagel was delicious. Wood fired!? Are you kidding me. Do wish there was more bacon though. Dinner was also delicious! Pinyon pizza and the pistachio tiramisu was the perfect combination. Low-key set up but high key delicious! read more

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Very mid experience. The guy who seems to be the owner lacked good customer service and I'm going to say it - he seemed to favor the white clientele far more than others. I overheard him being very rude to a Hispanic family sitting down on a table ahead of time while their daughters were waiting in line to order. This seemed to have turned them off since they left afterwards before ordering food. Then, he was very chatty and kind to another white couple by asking how they're doing and even giving some free food to another waiting in line. We were never asked how we're doing with our food, if we needed anything, etc. Overall, the food was not all that special, and this is definitely a one and done spot. As an establishment, you should be treating everyone with simple decency and respect. read more

I would come back just for the customer service alone. It was a wild morning but when waking into Pinyon the Cashier told me a special they were having on pastries and told me "It's going to be a good day. " As if he knew the crazy morning I just had. Very cute shop with all the local love vibes. I really enjoyed the pesto pastry too. So good! I need to go try more food for sure! read more

We were looking for a quick bite to eat and our friend, Griffen, suggested Pinyon. Are we glad he did! We tried both sandos and the chocolate buckwheat cookie as well as the pretzel with cinnamon sugar. The order came out quickly and we all enjoyed our sandos. We saved half for later...the ciabatta bread is my recommendation. Lots of good flavors going on and they stack the turkey high. We sat outside and it was an all around lovely casual dining experience. So even if you just want to wash hands, the bathroom is a must. read more

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$20 hoagie with inedibly hard bread, hard (?) turkey, and tiny portions of $8 iced tea. Good danish. Absolutely never returning. read more

Seating inside and outside. Parking is limited when it's busy. Street parking. Cool spot. Even cooler employees. Didn't know what to order so we had help from one of the employees. Pizza is so yummy! Thin and crispy. read more

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So grateful for my experience at Pinyon this morning! I left with a full belly and heart and smiling all the way to the farmers market. I received a warm greeting before grabbing a coffee and a sourdough everything bagel that was still warm and oh so delicious. The ambiance is quirky (in the cool way), frog themed, clean and upbeat. I loved the bathroom decor as well Yes, this place is not "cheap" and there's a mandatory 20% service fee but this is the price of supporting local in Ojai with today's economy. Thank you for the amazing service and yummy breakfast read more

Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in the world - I look for excuses to come to Ojai so I can eat here. The pizzas are incredible, the broccolini genuinely changed my life and my family talks about it to this day (we had it over a year ago) and the pistachio tiramisu is mandatory!!! Chef Jeremy is a king! Be sure to check out the bathroom Best vibes read more

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Loved the market greens salad and pinyon pizza. Capped off with a cider beer, so good! We took a pistachio tiramisu to go. Fantastic meal and easy. read more

Pinyon - Pinyon pizza with half pepperoni. Wouldn't order again with the 1/2 pepperoni, but I'm glad I tried it. Pinyon pizza - delicious on its own. - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

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This place is phenomenal! The pizza was incredible, the staff was kind and I loved being able to sit at the counter close to the pizza making action. I honestly can't wait to go back! I stumbled upon this place when I was passing through town. It's a small place, with limited seating, and a few outdoor seats. This place may be small, but the food is full of flavor! I ordered the Porco Rosso and the flavors were absolutely wonderful. I think what really made this pizza so wonderful was the dough. I was talking with one of the pizza makers and he told that it's a 72 hour dough. It was flavorful, chewy, and the cook was great and had a wonderful char. This place is wonderful, and probably one of the best pizzas I've ever had. If I'm ever back in the area, I know exactly where I'll go for a great lunch or dinner. read more

Pinyon - Baguette - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

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My wife went in to grab a bagel and was told that extra 20% "worker health benefit fee" is automatically added to the bill. When we reviewed the receipt, it says 20% gratuity/tips. I guess they tried to rephase their forced tipping with some other terms. I guess this has been happening for a while based on other's review. The bagel tasted fairly good - we got one with bacon, eggs and cheese. But we will not returned again and would not recommend this store. Note - we were at another Ojai restaurant which also charge a health fee (4%) for dined in service. I think that is reasonable in comparison, I would gladly pay that AND gratuity separately for their good service. read more

Bagel is chewy, crunch, but soft. Dank but not too heavy. So good don't miss out. Italian hoagie with veggie add on is unique and yummy well balanced. Service is amazing. Staffs are so kind read more

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Made reservations & was seated right away. I saw them turning people away without reservations. They have limited seating inside & outside. You order at the register, there was a long line, I felt rushed so we didn't have a lot of time to look over the menu. We enjoyed the market greens, it was light and refreshing with pieces of fruit & pistachios. The broccolini was only ok, it was a little spicy with a mayo/mustard flavor. I did not like my margheritaville pizza, it did not look like the photos I've seen on Yelp. There was barely any mozzarella, you can only taste the tomato sauce & there was no basil. I asked about the basil & they said it was not in season. If I had known they didn't have basil I would have ordered something else. My husband enjoyed his pizza, he ordered the margheritaville pizza with pepperoni & sausage. The worst part about dinner was that I got FOOD POISONING from their desserts. I ordered the Black sesame chocolate budino, it was a pudding, I didn't taste chocolate only black sesame. The Pistachio Tiramisu was better but both desserts had a cream that didn't taste right to me. Afterwards I was sick for 3 hours. My husband ate everything I ate except the desserts so he felt fine. read more

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Personal size pizza for $30 is outrageous. Also the restaurant was empty but wouldn't seat us for reservations coming 30 minutes later. It's good pizza and they made it very quickly but too pricey. read more

Pinyon - Margherita Pizza + Pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Stopped in this place for a quick bite before we started our day in Ojai. Most places stop serving breakfast at 11, and don't start serving lunch until 12, so we were looking for something quick and this was the perfect place. Service was fast, ambiance was very nice. Our food choice was a bagel with this wonderful cream cheese. Oh and please visit the bathroom before you leave. You will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Pinyon - the interior of a restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Dropped in for a to eat on a Sunday afternoon. Not a good experience-despite loving their sourdough pizza. . The vibe is aloof and anything but welcoming. The wait was long for dine-in, the music selection was full of inappropriate language for families and the wait was unacceptable. Not returning and not recommended read more

Still a favorite! Although I don't always make it to the store front, I LOVE that there pastries and sandwiches can be available at nearby coffee shops in ventura & Santa Barbara county! I was shocked to find this out, but equally as excited when I found them in other places too! read more

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These guys do it right. I see the owners at the weekly farmers market picking out ingredients. I see farmers dropping off fresh produce when I drive by. It makes a noticeable difference. The wood fired pizzas are big enough to share with 2 people but thin enough to eat by yourself depending on how hungry you are. The staff is friendly and helpful. Gratuity is automatically included so you don't have to worry whether you are tipping enough. I haven't tried the wines yet but they have an actual wine club and I bet they are way better than you would expect to find in a local pizza restaurant. If you live in town this is the kind of business you want to support. If you are visiting then it's the perfect place to experience what Ojai has to offer. read more

Pinyon - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

Food was decent maybe slightly over salted, yes pricey of course (this is Ojai.) They have a sign for the 20% gratuity to see when you order. For two pizzas and two drinks + 20% we paid about $68. Make sure to have a reservation I guess? Not sure where it's posted but when we tried to order they asked if we had one and the guy taking our order was a bit condescending about it. Also note to the restaurant, please ensure your complementary bottles of water are cleaned and sanitized, the water tasted off and the bottles smelled dingy. The young lady working tonight was exceptional, her service was impeccable! read more

I was in Ojai for just a night and walked by this charming corner restaurant and saw an amazing pizza sitting on an outside table, my mouth started watering immediately but I had already eaten prior to it. I had to snap a photo (attached). Next time I'm in town I'm definitely going, and getting this same pizza! read more

Pinyon - Pizza and wine.... - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California

We were excited to try this place; we were drawn in by the fun branding and ambiance. Came in at 2:30 (between lunch and dinner rushes) but nevertheless, our pizza took 30 minutes, maybe more. Sadly, the crust was very burnt and it gave the whole pizza a very bitter taste we couldn't seem to escape from. Ordered the spicy / pecorino pizza and it was insanely salty and not spicy at all. Very disappointing for a small $26 pizza. Took a look at the pastries and all the bagels looked burnt from what I can see. Can't say I would recommend this place to anyone unless you're fond of burnt bread. read more

We had breakfast here when in Ojai and were a bit disappointed! I got a breakfast bagel sandwich that was very oily and though I got a unique bagel (furikake), I couldn't taste anything beyond the sesame seeds of it. My partner got a yogurt bowl that had some sort of sweet apple butter in it that made it overly sweet. I'm sure what they're known for more are their pizzas, so I would try again if in the area for lunch or dinner. read more

Hi, I ordered takeout from your restaurant for the first time this evening. While the food was fresh and had good flavor, I was very disappointed to see a 20% gratuity automatically added to my bill. For two salads and two pizzas, the total came to $95. Pizza is difficult to stand out with in America given how many options there are, and I've had better elsewhere. The crust was also inconsistently cooked. I understand gratuity being added for dine-in service, but for takeout I feel this should be optional. Overall, the experience did not feel worth the price, and I would like to request a refund. read more

This place was delicious, we ordered the margherita pizza and were very happy with how it came out. Not greasy at all but delicious, I would recommend to anyone in Ojai. We will definitely be coming back if we ever drive through this town again! read more

Pinyon - Margheritaville Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Ojai, California