Best pizza and pasta on the Westside. This place gets extremely busy on the weekends so bring your patience. Very attentive and friendly staff. Great casual family place. If to go, I would suggest Pitfire's in house delivery service, which is much faster than the delivery apps. Highly recommended ! read more

Pitfire used to be a great neighborhood pizza spot, but man- has it gone downhill! The service is awful, the wait times ridiculous- (over one hour 15 for online order). The saddest thing is the 'little gem salad'. Used to be a great simple salad, now it is some wilted brown romaine and shitty bread crumbs- very weak. Too bad, we keep giving the place another try because we used to like it so much. No improvement. Sorry Pitfire, you have lost another devoted regular customer. read more

I haven't been here in a bit. After coming again was really disappointed. Quality of pizza crust isn't as good as it used to be. Or maybe I visited on a bad day?! Secondly, we had to wait for our full order for about an hour. Seems like parts of our order were just forgotten. I noticed people who ordered way later than us receiving their orders before us. Meanwhile we didn't order anything special. Just pizzas. Took a reminder to our waiter for the missing pizzas to appear rather quickly. It wouldn't be as bad if we weren't there with three small kids who were going more and more restless as minutes went by. Long story short what was supposed to be a quick pop in and out on a non busy evening turned into an 1.5 hour affair. Don't think I'll be stopping by anytime soon. Plenty of other good options in the area. read more

The Big Sur Pizza blew my mind away. We added chicken but it was the subtle seafood flavor that made me melt at first bite. I also ordered the farmers market plate that featured seasonal bites of 4 dishes, Brussels sprouts, grilled radicchio, potatoes with red pepper harissa and a ricotta with kumquat offering. The cup of bean soup was humble and satisfying with swirls of pesto and crunchy croutons. We snagged a corner booth where the seats were made up of two twin size beds. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience, ambiance and food. read more

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I ordered 3 items via doordash. 2 of the 3 were not what I ordered. Staff gets a Star for trying to get my order right -the 2nd delivery was still not the items originally ordered. Another Star is for the taste of the incorrect pizzas we did receive. This whole process took 2 hours. Sadly, the pizza quality (very nicely baked) is not worth the cost in time or money. Perhaps pickup and dine-in customers have a better experience. read more

Ok hands down BEST pizza and service in town Here's how are visit went down Patio full perfect Lighting, kids, families and a few dogs. Yup our spot for sure As we walked in to the female manager welcoming us. Wow! You could hear smile even with a mask. Yes! We ordered at the counter with Annalyn. What a doll. She was kind and very helpful. We took our number "lucky 100" as Annalyn told us. How cute. We sat on the patio. After we received our wine from Corina she was very adamant that if we need anything she was here to help. Thank you for the great service! Now comes the pizza and pasta. Oh dear god .... Wow!!! Corina then came back when our wine was low. Perfect timing - bring us more! She brought our new wine and a complimentary cookie with a wink. When we left I approached the manager to thank her for great service. If you have not been - you are missing out. Must go!! read more

We hosted a birthday party for my 8 year old son plus all of his friends' parents on a late Saturday afternoon after crafting nearby. Chris, the manager, and his awesome staff went out of their way to make it a success. We had a big group with varying tastes and needs from adults wanting sides and drinks to kids starving for pizza. It was a perfect indoor and outdoor setup as well. The food was great and a wonderful time was had by all! read more

I'm so glad pitfire has remained open doing delivery and take out during the pandemic! They have always held high standards as far as cleanliness and quality is concerned and they haven't let that slip despite the craziness of Covid, which bring me a sense of relief since I'm stuck isolating. I love the food and the employees and can't wait until I can take the kids in when the pandemic is over. read more

I've been hearing how fabulous this is for a while and from number of people. I found it to be good- not as amazing as I've heard, but I would go back nevertheless. Their meatballs were delicious and the burrata pie was good as well. I found their white pie to be average, their mac and cheese about the same and a chopped salad that was decent. I will say everything was very fresh and the service was friendly and efficient. I loved the cooler full of beer and a good selection of wine. The patio was open and while we didn't sit outside, but right next to the sliding glass door that was open, someone had lit a cigarette, which wafted inside. Not cool as no smoking was allowed and the staff seemed hesitant to ask them to extinguish their smoke, although they agreed it was not cool. I would have hoped they would have moved quicker on that when we complained the first time instead of just shutting the door ourselves. I would check it out again for those meatballs, but if I want pizza, I'm going to Waterloo. read more

I am not a pizza person but I have to admit that their pizza is pretty damn good!!! A friend and I shared their a Pitfire sausage and its was just so good! It was my last days of my eating frenzy in LA and I definitely wanted to go back before i left the country but my schedule didn't permit it. Their selection is good and even the salad we ordered was delicious. High quality ingredients for sure. They serve a good selection of wine,beer and they serve the old fashion root beers i love :). I will be going back to this place when i'm back in LA. 'til the next beefoodie adventure! read more

The food is pretty good -- sometimes excellent, sometimes just OK. It's hit-or-miss. The service is the same -- sometimes the waiters are awesome, and sometimes the counterfolk taking orders just could not be bothered to keep things moving at all. It's frustrating that you tip when you order here --- you never know which kind of day it's going to be beforehand. Still, I do go occassionally. Not as often as I would if they fixed their problem and made their quality more consistent (particularly among their non-pizza food options --- pizzas are always good; it's the other stuff that more frequently is a dice roll) and if they worked harder at keeping the ordering line moving. Nothing is more frustrating than when there's a line backing up at the register, and there are four folks milling about but with only register open. Just 'cuz it's 2pm, doesn't necessarily mean the lunch rush is over... hate to break it to you. read more

We have been to the Pitfire once before and was not that impressed. Went for a local fundraiser recently and really changed our tune. The pizzas are really good. It's the small CA style for $10 each but really good ingrediants. We had a delicious salad and an ok pasta dish. The beer selection is rather modest but there are a couple good ones on tap. Flavored lemonades for the kids, watermelon anyone? read more

I've really come to love Pitfire. When we lived in the Marina and Mar Vista, Pitfire was an occasional dinner order spot, nearly always pickup. But recently I've been for eat-in lunch a few times and I'm always SO happy about my experience. The staff is super friendly and really know about their pizzas and salads. They have a fun selection of beverages. I love the big booths, though the seating pads and tables could use some freshening up. And the pizza is always scrumptious - interesting combos of toppings, fresh ingredients and crispy, chewy and flavorful lightly charred crust. Today's order was the Brussels sprouts & bacon pizza and sausage party pizza. Both were mega yum! Also love the burrata pie, but honestly, I don't think you can go wrong here. read more

I've passed by this restaurant for over a year and so when the friend suggested going here after our photoshoot... hell yah please! The place is a bit dark on the outside (not quite inviting) but the inside is quite the opposite. Parking is a hit or miss... was fortunate enough to find a spot literally in front of the restaurant. Ambiance: very vibrant... (for all you Bay Area folks... think Crepevine) You order first... then they bring it out to you via numbers... Friendly staff... fast service... and delicious pizza! I don't quite remember what I got (long day / night) but it was good. Will probably come back... and this time I'll make sure to remember what I got :) read more

Delicious! The family meal to go was well worth it. Loved the mushroom pizza and all of the rest. Added an order of chicken wings too. I will be back read more

Amazing service, really energetic and welcoming staff! Each pizza was diverse and delicious. Highly recommend this spot!

YUMMO!!! Dang, apparently i was lagging on writing this review, LOL since i went last year =P They have seasonal pizzas which were delicious!! i forget exactly, but i think there was a sweet potato one? and another one was apples and gorgonzola i think? sorry for the crap review, LOL. will update once i go back, because I WILL BE BACK (arnold voice) read more

Pitfire Pizza - Cranberry lemonade - DELCIOUS! - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

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This place is amazing. Place is packed at all times but still feels smooth. I love the new asparagus dish it's very seasonal and tasty. Highly recommend to anyone that loves pizzas, salad, and pasta. Friendly service. read more

Such an amazing time again with Nigel!!!! He remembers our name every time:) He evens remembers our dog Hazy!!! We Pitfire pizza and Nigel!!!!! Btw... the pizza is the best in town. read more

The pizza was really yummy and the patio was very nice. There were heaters and the tables were nicely spaced out. They were super busy when we arrived but the staff was super friendly and worked to get us our food, clean our table and bring our drinks as fast as possible. They even brought us a cookie and an ice cream for free because they were backed up from a computer issue. I would absolutely visit this location again! Thank you to the wonderful staff for being so friendly and COVID-conscious. read more

This place used to be Shakeys Pizza back in the days. But don't get it confused, Pitfire Pizza does not have those amazing mojo potatoes lol :) Anyways I had: -BIG SUR PIZZA: marinated wild shrimp, tomatoes, roasted garlic, parsley and red chili flakes. -WATERMELON LEMONADE -ORGANIC VANILLA ICE CREAM with chocolate sauce. I recommend all three of these, especially the watermelon lemonade it was great. Maybe it's just me, but the pizza seemed a little burnt, unless that's how woodfire pizza is supposed to be. Not a lot of shrimp on the pizza, but the shrimp was tasty. If I wasn't driving, I would definitely have tried a few draft beers. They had sangria also. Great atmosphere, comfortable setting with music, the garage door opening wall and excellent service. If you forget to order something in line, the waiters can gladly ring you up table-side like a traditional restaurant. I think I need to go back a second time to try something else, will update rating and review then. For now, 3 STARS. read more

Pitfire Pizza - Big Sur Pizza (shrimp) and Watermelon lemonade - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

Here for dinner. Got the little gem caesar, linguini bolognese and the chorizo and sweet corn pizza. Have been here many times since my last review. The little gem caesar is now a regular on the menu . We always order the linguini so you can't go wrong with that. The chorizo pizza needs to a regular on the menu. This is like the 4th time we have ordered it. read more

My daughters favorite pizza, very family friendly, great salads, friendly helpful service and very community minded management. During the first COVID shutdown when there were long lines to shop empty shelves at the markets the pit fire team opened up their commercial supply access to the community. You could get all sorts of vital staples that the markets were running out of like TP. Oh, and their soup is heavenly. read more

This pizza place was absolutely fantastic! We ordered the vegan Margherita Pizza and it was delicious. They have plenty of heated outdoor seating. Melissa and Joel were incredibly nice and made it a very welcoming atmosphere. I was also pleasantly surprised to hear that they make most things fresh and in-house, which is hard to come by nowadays. I will definitely be coming back! read more

What a cool find. Pesto Chicken, Sausage party, baked Broccolini. Cannot go wrong, friendly people, good food and a groovy vibe. read more

Pitfire Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

Arrived a tiny bit early to pick up two salads and the avocado pizza and the staff were uber friendly. The avocado pizza is UHmazing!!!! It's seasonal so I suggest you roll over soon. The steak salad was delicious with the steak cooked to perfection. I had the chopped salad and recommend all. Parking was available. All in all a perfect pit stop for lunch. read more

Can someone please explain to me what the big Y-E-S in giant neon letters is all about? With that said, Pitfire Pizza is just okay. My favorite thing on the menu is the Nicoise salad. The tuna is seriously the best I have ever tasted. It is mixed with what tastes like lemon juice, capers, and black olives. I HATE capers but I still like the tuna. Take it as you will. The pizza is nothing amazing, but I've gone back at least 6 times for the same salad. Pesto white bean soup is pretty decent. Oh and don't go super hungry, they can be a bit slow sometimes and the screaming 3 year olds will make you want to slap someone by the time your food arrives! read more

Pitfire Pizza - Purple potatoes for Lent - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

So during my bf's lunch break, he decided to take me to Pitfire and he seemed pretty positive that I'd like it because he stressed that they're all about having fresh ingredients and so on-- soooo, when we went there, I was actually pretty impressed with the fast/casual setup they had there-- the decor was nice and simple, and it was spacious and inviting. I loved their watermelon lemonade! It was soooo refreshing, light, and just a flavor I never had before :) I really liked it! Their portions were pretty good actually, and yes the pizza and sandwich that we got were really good!!! Actually, MY pizza was really good but I think my boyfriend's chicken was a little dry-- but I mean it was okay... Great spot to grab a quick lunch :) read more

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I've been here a couple of times now and had to upgrade from 3 to 4 stars. Since my first visit I have been back to try the chicken panini and the spaghetti and meatballs. Both of these items were pretty good. What I like best about this place is the variety of items available. Its not strictly a pizza joint. They have good pastas, salads and sandwiches available for when your not in a pizza mood. I recommend trying some of their other (aka not pizza) options here. you will not be disappointed. read more

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On my next leg to hunt for the best artisan and NY pizza in Los Angeles I visit Pitfire Artisan Pizza who's motto is "Our Service Doesn't End at the Counter". This is an order at the counter and take a number place. They serve beer and wine. The interior is open and clean. Casual with a hint of upscale. I went on a Saturday night around 8:30pm. There was a DJ but the music wasn't overpowering and didn't distract from being able to talk normally. I had two pizzas- The baseline Margherita: mozzarella / tomato sauce / torn basil/ parmesan / california evoo. These ingredient combined quite nicely. Crust is crunchy the tomato sauce plain but the proportions are right. Not too much olive oil. It's a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. Burrata: tomato sauce / caramelized onion / hazelnut/ burrata cheese /wild arugula / kale pesto The arugula is a bit heavily layered. The proportions seem slightly off. The burrata is more hidden visually and taste-wise then I would've liked. The burrata seemed slightly smokey. Simplicity is an art form and I say Olio has a superior burrata pizza.I give this 3 out of 5 stars. Note: When I was first delivered the supposed burrata pizza with arugula I notice some meat underneath. If I hadn't moved aside the leaves I would have eaten pork which I don't eat. This was another pizza that looked like a burrata and had I been less careful and vegetarian would have been a harsh discovery. The food server was very nice about the mistake and got me the correct pizza. My second pizza WAS the burrata pizza but I AGAIN found a different large piece of pork sloppily mixed into the pizza. I ate a slice of this pizza anyway and told the server about this. Mistakes happen and to their credit, they handled the situation as nicely and quickly as possible. They insisted on making me a new one and i asked for a margherita instead since I liked that one better anyway. Were I a staunch vegetarian I'd insist that cross contamination is not this kitchens highest priority. But you be the judge. I perhaps just got unlucky. Service was 4 stars. Pizza closer to 3 to 3.5 which is my priority. read more

Pitfire Pizza - Burrata - Pizza Near Me - Culver City, California

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WOW! Seriously the best Artisan Pizza on the Westside. The crust is perfectly fired. Perfectly. The Speciality choices are an insane blend of flavors. The Chicken Meatballs were so flavorful oddly tasted better than a standard meatball. I used Door Dash and this is a shout out to them too. Do not miss out on them. There is zero way you will be disappointed. read more

The pizza and service is top tier! We're regulars and we love this location in particular. There's plenty of outdoor seating and heat lamps so make sure you carve out some time to visit! read more

All employees try their best to do a good job, Food is great but clearly Pitfire is understaffed!!!!

The best pizza in Culver City by far! Awesome service and great quality. Good place to hang out, great for all ages.

Pizza was soggy and inedible like they reheated one that was left out all night but what's worse is they argued with us about it by making excuses and blaming others. It's not 2020 anymore, you have no excuses, start making decent, edible, passable food. read more

Used to be a reliable go to for local pizza. Unfortunately the last 2 times we've ordered, both on a Friday, they didn't even start the order until we arrived to pick up 30+ min after order. They had the ticket, but it just wasn't put in the queue to start. The first time, we waited an additional 30 mins and they comp'd the order and the order was correct. This second time, we waited an additional 30 mins and they comp'd 50% but gave us 2 versions of a pumpkin pizza when we'd ordered 2 versions of a mushroom pizza. Unfortunately, no longer seems like a reliable spot until some kind of organization in place. It was extremely busy, but doesn't seem like they're well equipped to handle business read more

Pizza is ok, but service is terrible. There's food everywhere all over the floor. None of the tables ever get clean. It's pretty much clean your own table. They have two servers for 40 tables. One check out person with a line 10 people deep. read more

I am starting to get really pissed off with restaurants that offer something as simple as focaccia bread and pile it up with cheese and jalapeno peppers. Italian focaccia bread DOE NOT have jalapenos on it. AND....SOME OF US CANNOT EAT THAT STUFF. I asked for plain focaccio but obviously this is too much bother. Also these same restaurants need to stop assuming everybody likes acidic Balsamic dressing and red onions. read more

Stopped by today (Sunday) around 4:45pm.....Wasn't too busy when we got there, but by the time we left around 6:15, the place was packed and as soon as my tush got off my chair, there were people swooping to get outr table. Ok - so, the basically they gutted the old Shakey's made made the place more "hip". This is an "artisan" pizza place with a wood fired pizza oven and some fancy pizza's. I have to say - the other reviewers were right and there seemed to be a few "kiddies" in the place and I actually took mine (which by the way were well behaved - and I didn't even have to bribe them....ha ha), actually, none of the kids in the place were running around. You go in, order your pizza, and take a number then they deliver to your table. We ordered two pizza's (field mushrooms and pitfire sausage) a large side salad, a coke and a pitcher of beer - total tab was $50.65. For me, the bill was abit high. It's a good thing that my food was good. The pizza was thin, light and airy, and you could taste that it was wood fired. the pitcher of tap beer that we got was $18 - which I thought was abit high. Bring it down a few bucks and I'll be happier. If I'm in the mood for some artisan pizza, I'll probably stop buy again. read more

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I pick up from pitfire occasionally. The pizza is average when I feel it should be stellar due to its reputation. A lot of crust and mediocre toppings. Considering it's not NYC, or the east coast, it is probably really good in terms of Los Angeles (8 of 10). In terms of east coast pizza, it is total crap (2.5 of 10). In addition, it generally needs to be put in the oven before you eat it so it's hot. Even getting a bite straight from the box on pick up... it isn't super warm. Staff is always super nice. They have great provisions, including to go beer or wine. read more