Made the short drive from Pasadena to pick up some pizzas & salad for the office. Primary reason we chose Pizzanista! is because of their vegan options and yummy pizza flavors. When I pulled up to restaurant I found a spot right in front. It's a really pleasant area to stop for a slice of pizza. Quickly went up to the restaurant and was greeted by two friendly employees who promptly let me know my takeout order was almost ready. In the meantime I wandered around and looked at the merch and noticed the store was very clean and organized. After a couple of minutes, the order came out right on time. I was sent on my way with plates/utensils. Appreciated the warmth from the two gentlemen working today. All the pizzas were a hit and I will definitely be coming back. read more

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I will say the service was fantastic. The employee we spoke with was wonderful--very friendly and incredibly helpful when it came to explaining what came on each pizza. The restaurant itself is small and best suited for parties of 2-4 people. There's a bit of outdoor seating along with a few tables inside, making it a nice spot to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of San Marino. As for the food, it was decent. That said, I think my experience may have been affected by the fact that the slices I ordered were reheated rather than fresh--which is understandable when slices have been sitting out for a while. I tried the White, Meat Jesus, Margherita, and Sicilian slices. I also ordered a half Caesar salad, which was just okay--nothing particularly impressive, but not bad either. The croutons were extremely crunchy, to the point that they were a bit difficult to chew. Overall, I'd probably recommend ordering a whole pie rather than individual slices for a better experience. read more

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Ok, I've been coming here for years, but I've got to leave a shitty review. 1st off, how are you a pizza restaurant that is out of pizza most of the time? I always ask if you have any more coming out and 90% of the time I'm told "no", wtf? I come in at all times of the day, so it not just a busy time. Next up, their Sicilian pizza is great, if you can get one that has been made properly, which is extremely rare these days! Their cheese Sicilian slices are a modest river of sauce through the center of the slice and 80% crust! Cmon man, at 7bucks a slice and it's 80% bread!!!! Pizzanista, listen up, you really need some quality control and better management of your kitchen. I'm going elsewhere from now on instead of paying for substandard food. read more

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This was my first time going on a Tuesday for their two bucks a slice deal. You have two choices of either cheese or pepperoni and they can be vegan too. The news has hit the neighborhood because it gets busy even with customers ordering whole pizzas. read more

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Every time I come here, the food is really good. I always come here with family or with my boyfriend if I need a slice of pizza or need to order some. Their Sicilian pizza is a must to have and their Soppressata with mushroom. They are both simple pizzas, but each one has really good flavor that makes each ingredient stand out. People can tell that each pizza is made with love. The employees are really nice and the place is clean. If you need parmesan cheese to sprinkle on the pizza, you will need to request it at the counter; since, they grate their own parmesan cheese and keep it in the fridge. I would recommend coming here if someone wanted to do a small hang out or enjoys pizza as much as I do. When I came, there isn't really a parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking. I will definitely come back and introduce this place to others. read more

Another wonderful visit to Pizzanista! The crust is super thin and perfectly crispy. My go-to is always the pepperoni pizza; it's consistently delicious and comes out piping hot every time. There's also plenty of seating available, which makes it a great spot to sit and enjoy your food without feeling cramped. read more

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Probably the only restaurant in San Marino that I frequent. It's a small pizza joint nestled in between a couple cafe's in the relatively quiet neighborhood. On Tuesdays they do a $2 pepperoni slice. Not sure if they still do, but that's a deal for sure. Always parking available. It's a cool spot for lunch and service is super quick too. The meat lovers, mushroom, and pep slices were all great. 8.5/10's across the board. Overall, this spot is reliable and gets the job done. Sorry Tony's pizza, you're beat. read more

Pizzanista! San Marino - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

I'm a big fan of Pizzanista and have visited the San Marino location on several occasions. They are located on Mission St. in a nice suburban area of San Marino. No parking lot but there are dedicated parking slots in front of the building and street parking in the neighborhood, which they share with other cool restaurants and shops on the surrounding blocks. They've got a nice variety of pizza slices, including square Sicilian slices and traditional slices. Regular slices are big (think close to Costco-sized) and the square slices are thick and substantial. They also don't skimp on toppings, which is key for me. Slices are $4-$7 each depending on the toppings. Whole pizzas are also available and range from $26 for an 18" round pizza to $42.75 for a square Sicilian pepperoni pizza to $46.50 for their Supreme Meat Jesus Pizza. The Meat Jesus Pizza is a spectacular sight to behold and is loaded with meaty toppings. Wash it down with a soda or a salad, but the real star of the show here is the pizza. There are also plenty of options for vegans as well as gluten-free pizzas. A little something for everybody! As a bonus, Pizzanista is available on Too Good to Go! If you're lucky enough to grab a surprise bag for $5.99, don't miss out on the opportunity. I've been lucky enough to get as many as 4-5 slices of pizza in my surprise bag, which is well worth it! read more

The slices are huge & a great price! I definitely recommend trying their housemade ranch. It had a strong dill flavor and was unlike any ranch that I've tried before. Limited indoor seating and there is a cool selection of merchandise that you can purchase! Ordered: Soppressata & Mushroom ($5.50), Margherita ($4.50), Meat Jesus ($6.50), Garlic Knots ($6.25) read more

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Great spot for a slices instead of a whole pie. They had plenty of vegan options as well. Interior is tiny with a very limited number of tables, but there were a few options to sit as outside. Can't go wrong with a New York style slice. read more

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Yummy pizza by the slice located in San Marino/borderline South Pasadena. We love coming on Tuesdays for their special and picking up pepperoni and cheese slice pizzas for only $2! Good variety of other pizza slices as well. They are large NY style slices! There's some seating inside and outside as well. There's parking out in front. We normally get this to-go and have a picnic at Garfield Park located less than 5 minutes away. read more

The margherita pizza is truly one of the best I've had. The basil is so fresh you can really taste the earthiness. I'd come back just for this alone. The others I had, which were the white pizza and the garlic knots, were just okay. I wasn't a fan of the white pizza mainly because of the ricotta cheese, which was too dense for my liking, yet not very flavorful. They tend to run out of flavors close to closing time, and the white pizza was one of the few flavors remaining. You can add additional toppings to pizza, and I think it's absolutely needed for the white pizza to balance out the ricotta. The garlic knots were kind of hard and not that chewy, which made my jaw hurt. We only got them because they didn't have many slices left which we knew wasn't going to be enough. read more

I was craving pizza for lunch and found this place on Yelp. Came right when they open and they had a good selection of pizza available already. We got a slice of the meat Jesus and pepperoni as well as a full size mixed salad. Plenty of seating available but we chose to sit outside since it was a beautiful day. The lady working was so friendly and after heating up our pizza, she brought it out to us. Salad was very fresh and appetizing since the dressing was slightly sour. Pizza was so good. My pepperoni had a slight kick to it. Crust was pretty thin and crunchy. We will definitely return if we're ever in the area again! read more

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Don't know what i did to piss of the sassy dude that warms the pizza but don't come here if you want bad energy pizza, overcooked the pepperonis gave me a piece with no toppings all yeast , And there was a pdf looking dude just staring the whole time a lil creepy not a friendly place, the cashier was nice , and stapled my bag all weird so it mess tearing, who does that? just deny me service, I was polite payed for my food like any other customer would, I waited awkwardly there expecting the food to be ready for a moment (that probably did it for him) (emotionally driven btw) cause it reminded me of sbarro and it' kinda taste like it too god bless though read more

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I live Pizzanista. Best family owned pizza hands down. The pepperoni is my fave! Highly recommend.

This is my favorite spot when I'm in the area Pizzaniata never fails They have another location by the fashion district of DTLA Definitely a top pizza spot Go try it read more

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Made lunch plans with our neighbors and they suggested Pizzanista! as they have vegan options for them. Though we drive up/down Los Robles almost daily, we rarely venture into this section of San Marino. Love the small town feel of mom and pop shops on Mission. I think the only other time we were nearby was when we dined at Julienne down the street. Pizzanista! had quite a few pizzas on display and we decided to try 4 different slices of pie. Loved the sicilian pepperoni as there were some nice crunchy bits of pepperoni. Thought the sourdough crust was also pretty tasty and had a nice crunch. My favorite slice had to be the soppressata and mushroom. I thought the flavors were perfectly balanced. Wife ordered the margherita which I thought was decent but was cold by the time I took a bite. Would definitely come back and appreciate they do offer some tasty vegan pies. read more

Pizzanista! San Marino - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

Pizzanista! is a solid NY style slice option in Southern California. It is not exactly Brooklyn level, but it definitely scratches the itch when you are craving a classic foldable slice. The crust has good structure, the flavor is solid, and it delivers what you expect from a proper slice shop. The vibes inside are great, and they also have some cool pizza inspired merch that adds to the personality of the place. If you are in Pasadena and want a reliable NY style slice, this is a good stop. read more

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Came here on a Saturday -- what a hidden gem! The pizza was hot, crispy, and full of flavor, and the salad was super fresh with creamy avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes. Everything tasted so clean and well-balanced. The price was very reasonable, and the outdoor seating had a chill vibe -- perfect for a weekend lunch. Definitely coming back again! 星期六嚟食，真係一間隱世好店！ 薄餅熱辣香脆，味道一流，沙律超新鮮，加上牛油果同小番茄，味道好清爽。價錢合理，坐喺戶外環境又舒服，氣氛好輕鬆。一定會再嚟！ read more

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I just can't enough of Pizzanista. ADDICTED is what I am. So good. Sooooo everything I ever dreamed of. Service is great. The guys helping us were really nice. Vibes are so cool. I usually go to the downtown location but tried this one for this first time and I loved it. They have outside tables and its very clean which is my priority. If you're debating, just go. If you're lazy, just order to go. Worth every penny. P.s get the Cesar salad, and add extra dressing and don't forget to squeeze the damn lemon on top ! You'll thank me. read more

This Pizzanista was the first one I visited out of its two area locations, and I checked it out again during a recent weekday lunch. It was simple finding street parking in the area, and the restaurant has a limited amount of indoor seating; however, there's a nearby outdoor area with more tables. They also offer skateboard merchandise for sale (with items on display in a corner of the restaurant). They offer a variety of pizza slices, and I went with a classic: pepperoni. It was a solid slice with a good amount of pepperoni. This Pizzanista branch also offers soft serve ice cream (made using Strauss organic milk), and I enjoyed my vanilla ice cream on a cone as dessert. read more

GOOD PIZZA ON THE WESTSIDE OF SAN MARINO ======================================== My husband and I have visited Pizzanista! San Marino on our e-bikes a couple of times. Their pizza is very good and you can tell it's popular with the locals. It is about ten miles from our home on our bikes and a great spot for a lunch break. They have a few tables outside and while there is no bike rack you will find a spot close to the tables. You order inside and and they'll bring it out. read more

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My family and I always go to the same pizzeria when we're in San Gabriel Valley (we're very loyal customers and rarely deviate). Anyway, I was looking for a different pizzeria just to "change it up a little from the usual." So we tried Pizzanista! on a whim. We were impressed by the choices of slices and their catchy names. I personally tried the soppressata and mushroom slice, and it was REALLY good. I also had the veggie slice, and it was very tasty too. I'm "all about the tomato sauce", so let me also mention their (pizza) sauce is quite flavorful. The Sicilian slices were what my husband and son had. They liked them as well. We'll definitely visit Pizzanista! again and try the other slices. NOTE: There's limited seating inside, but there are a few tables outside where you can enjoy eating your pizza with your doggy, if you wish. read more

First time here and the pizza was good. It reminded me of another pizza place. My brother and I decided to give this spot a try. The servers were nice and quick to help us. This place was small but there's an area next to it for seating and indoors. We got 4 pizzas to try and it was pretty good! I'd go back next time! read more

I grab lunch here almost weekly - it's my go-to pizza spot in the area! When you walk in, there's a variety of whole pizzas on display (Margherita, Mushroom, White, Vegan, etc.) and everything I've tried so far has been solid. I usually stick to the Margherita, which is always consistent in flavor and the dough has just the right amount of crunch without being overly hard. If you like it crispier, just ask, they're happy to accommodate. The staff is always warm, friendly, and fast. Even when it's busy, they keep things moving with good vibes all around. There's indoor and outdoor seating, and always plenty of street parking. The restaurant is located in a quieter part of SGV, which makes the whole experience feel pretty relaxed. The inside has a cool, slightly punk vibe with lots of skateboards, and they even held an event that featured a skateboarding dog once(!). Honestly, what's not to love? read more

This place is located in a cute little street in the city of San Marino. It's a great middle ground between Alhambra and Pasadena. I got a couple of slices of thin crust pizza but I think my fave part was the ice cream! It was super creamy and milky and so good! The place is pretty small but it's a great lunch spot. I believe there's a location in Japan too which I think is pretty cool! read more

Pizzanista! San Marino - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

Best pizza in the area. I always get the Sicilian cheese slice. Delicious. The sauce has so much flavor. Can't get enough. Service is cool and laid back. I wouldn't really sit and eat there - I don't like sitting on the street and eating - lots of dust and brake dust in the air - it's a busy street! read more

Pizzanista! San Marino - Sicilian Cheese Pizza - Pizza Near Me - San Marino, California

We ordered our pizza to go but they do have some seating inside and outside. It's a cute little space. I like that they have build your own but they also have half and half so you can combine whatever pies they have into the menu into half and half. The build your own is kinda pricey. Most of their pies are 18". We had half their cheese and pepperoni pies and also a build your own with sausage onion and bacon ricotta jalapeño. The pizza is amazing. Will come back! read more

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Short story but I first saw Pizzanista when I was vacationing in Tokyo! I didn't have time to try it there, but was pleasantly surprised that there was one close to my home! My husband ordered online and I went to pick it up. The worker was nice and let me know my pizza would be ready at the pick up time (I got there too early). I spent the extra time looking around at their merchandise and ready to go slices of pizza. We got the pepperoni and I fell in love at first bite. The sourdough crust was nothing short of perfection-- crisp yet someone chewy. There was a perfect amount of cheese to sauce and plenty of pepperoni scattered around the pie. There's also an option to get your pizza well done which results in more char and crunch on the pepperoni. I will definitely come back to try some of their other pizzas! read more

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Yelp doesn't let you do partial stars so I'm gonna round up. I like the people working here. Friendly with a good energy so I'm going with 5 instead of 4. Nice location on Mission St in San Marino with a few small shops and eateries on the street. I order a Sicilian square slice of cheese and it was excellent. I usually like a slice because the crust gets a bit crispy and less limp but in this case with a slice of cheese and a slice of of pepperoni NY style they were a bit dried out and lacking sauce. I did see a nearby table getting a fresh pepperoni pie and it looked fantastic! I will get a slice of Sicilian and a whole pepperoni pie made fresh. Prices aren't bad for the neighborhood and they have soft serve which wasn't very ample when served sadly. Will be back when I'm the area. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite. Parking was easy right in front and there was no line. I was able to order my toasted yummy slices quickly with the kind guidance of the servers behind the counter. Love the edgy shared space with skateboards. Ample seating inside and out. Will be back to try another pizza soon. read more

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A great place to get one or more slices of pizza. A single slice is pretty filling. They crisp up the slices for you in their oven and everything we tried was delicious. Sicilian cheese, meat Jesus and Soppressata and mushroom were all perfectly crispy and tasty. Service is friendly and quick but there is limited seating inside and outside. read more

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GG no RE! Pizzanista! now does DoorDash. Literally game over for most of the Pizza places I frequent (Prince St is different enough to be an exception). The craziest thing is that I've found a solution to the Sicilian. IMO, still needs more cheese, but the soggy crust can be resolved with a "no cut" request. It survived 30+ minutes of steam and travel time basically entirely intact! I'd also like to quickly commend the staff for taking Delivery Service Orders seriously. Sometimes they double or triple tape to fully assure customers that their pizza has not been tampered with. The only thing is that with the Sicilian, more tape may be necessary as the tape probably insta-snaps if you lift the pie with one hand. I got my Sicilian with the tamper proof sticker broken. I was initially quite upset until I thought about it rationally. As far as the pizzas, they certainly taste infinitely better than if I drove there personally to pick up. The way I drive...the poor pizzas suffer quite a bit. Have had over a handful of DoorDash orders now and they've been consistent and exceeded expectations every single time. Fingers crossed! read more

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This place is being a great pizza spot Their crust is just amazing, the food has great flavor, and the variety is great they have a little bit for everyone, i really enjoy this place and their ambiance Also I remember when they used to have their $1 cold slices that was for me a must, not that I'm cheap to eat, but I enjoy cold pizza as much I enjoy hot pizza read more

PIZZANISTA! San Marino is a delicious and creates hand tossed pizza dough with sizes that resemble New York style (thin flat, large slices). PIZZANISTA! San Marino is located off of Mission, in downtown San Marino with some curb side parking. PIZZANISTA! was founded by professional skate border Salman Agah, which may explain the skate boarding decor and merchandise that is available for purchase inside. My husband and I came in with our little girl dog and ended up ordering the following on a Tuesday night, 30 minutes before closing. We were greeted by a friendly employee behind the register and ended up ordering: Soppressata & Mushroom, $5.25 prior to tax- This slice is made with mozarella, spicy calabrese Italian salami, mushrooms, ricotta and garlic. My husband picked this. He thought it was just okay (I didn't have any). Cheese, $3.95 prior to tax- My mom had this and she liked it. But because of the size, she ate this over 2 separate meals since she is a small eater. Pepperoni, $4.95 prior to tax- We ordered 2 slices of this. My husband also had a slice of this and really liked it and would order this one again. My mom had one of these a few days after we purchased this) and she also really liked this pizza. Veggie Pizza, $4 prior to tax- This pizza is just loaded with vegetables, it had red peppers, olives, mushrooms, onions, spinach, garlic and tomatoes. I definitely felt very satisfied with the slice and the size. I was pretty full after one. ------------------------------- (Total= $26.40 after tax) Service was quick and friendly. We were also able to get a glass of water for our little girl. The pizza we had was really good and I would definitely be back again to try their other offerings. read more

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A go to for pizza by the slice in San Marino. Located on busy Mission St across from the bicycle shop. Perfect for lunch. Pay for your slices at the counter inside, grab a seat outside in the sun, and wait for your toasty pizza to be brought to your table. A little pricey but you get what you pay for right?! The pizza is always flavorful, fresh, and oh so crunchy. Their most popular is the Sicilian. You can choose with or without pepperoni. You can even choose the corner or middle slice. Pair with a root beer and you're set. Bonus: Pizzanista is on the Too Good To Go app. If you're lucky you can nab a reservation for a surprise bag. But it's usually sold out. Love that they aren't wasteful with the food left over at the end of the day. read more

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I love this place for offering vegan pizzas, even by the slice! The service is a bit surly though and one guy took the big vegan slice I was pointing at to eat during his break. I was pretty miffed, but I enjoyed the smaller vegan slice I got. The slices aren't all the same size, so try to ask for a big piece if you're not on a diet. The semi outdoor and outdoor seating is cool so you can bring your non-service dog. There's a skate shop inside as well if you're into skateboarding. read more

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Delicious pizza by the slice anytime of the day is a great idea. We came to have lunch at Cielo next door and while waiting for our food we also got a slice of pizza cause it looked and smelled so good even from outside. We love to eat as you can see lol ... anyway the pizza was really good. We will go back to eat a whole pizza with my family soon. Friendly and inviting people working here. read more

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Second time this business turned its only customer away due to having "no pizza" despite selling pizza by the slice. The expectation is that I will sit and burn up almost my entire lunchbreak while staff plays around in the kitchen and "prepares" pizza (minimum wait 25 minutes). No one's weekday lunch is long enough to accommodate Pizzanista's "sit and wait" requirement. I won't be back. Too many other options in the area to try. No manager on duty but they might show up "tomorrow". Don't waste time or energy on restaurants that cannot meet minimum standards. Nope! read more

Very surprised people are rating it so highly. I never tried the original location but was excited to try this one. Ordered half & half 18 inch with half white slice half pepperoni. My wife went to pick it up it was schedule to be ready by 12:45pm she ended up waiting until 1 pm because it was not ready yet. Got home within 10 minutes and the pizza was lukewarm at best like congealed cheese, thick cardboard crust, greasy pepperoni. There is so much better and more affordable pizza than this loveless disk of cardboard we forced ourselves to eat because how expensive it was. There was no care to the topping placement just fist fulls of pepperoni clumped up together. Blandest white slice I have had in a very long time, I love me a white slice from Joe's but this one tasted like the crust and that was pretty much the only discernible flavor. We also had a 17 dollar Cesar salad. The lemon wedges were a nice touch since we personally enjoy a zesty salad but the container was flimsy as hell where a third of the salad and the fixings were outside scattered in the paper bag. It was fine but not worth 17 dollars. Also to top it off they did not include the requested parm and chili flakes. Just a lack of care and it shows throughout their whole product. read more