We had a fantastic dinner here on Friday night. We sat in the rear so I f room which was very cozy and received excellent service. On previous visits we had their delicious wood-fires pizzas, but decided to go with pastas. We started off with a couple Old Fashions, followed by a delicious fresh salad with their garlicky Green Goddess dressing. For our entrees, I chose the spaghetti bolognese which was delicious, meaty, and hearty. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce was perfecto! My husband had the pasta carbonara on fettuccini and it was so good - so creamy with delicious bites of smoky bacon. We were absolutely delighted with our meal! We were too full to try dessert, but next time I'm going for the tiramisu we saw others enjoy. read more

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Melanie and Patrick saved the day! My online order accidentally went to their Olympia location instead of Yelm. Melanie solved it by calling Olympia and having it switched while Patrick quickly made my order. The food here is already off the hook but this kind of customer service is just above and beyond. It's cozy and cute inside. Good vibes. Always clean. But none of that matters if they don't take care of their customers. Melanie and Patrick certainly did. First rate! read more

Pizzeria La Gitana-Yelm - Pizza Near Me - Yelm, Washington

Outside dining is wonderful & fresh air is welcoming. Our service was very welcoming. Appetizers of flat bread - yum. read more

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Highly recommend the lunch pasta options. Big delicious flavor and healthy proportions. Service was kind and we enjoyed the outdoor seating. The kids mac & cheese sauce was super watery and not something I would expect most kids to appreciate as far as flavor. read more

Came by for lunch around 1230pm. Had a primavera pie for lunch. It was tasty and came with a crispy crust. Also got a Peroni. Service was friendly and prompt. It was moderately crowded for a Saturday. The place is a quant old house converted to a restaurant. Apparently the owner has expanded and has another much larger place in Olympia. Total $51. For a pie and two beers. I would return when in town. Mark. read more

Really a good place the food it's awesome and the the flavor it's unique. This a hiden place we find driving by and we will come back for sure read more

The food is amazing here . Best pizza in town . They also have wonderful pasta dishes and great drinks. The servers are very attentive as well. Would highly recommend . read more

I would 100% recommend this place! Good wine selection! Food's are fresh and delicious! The service is top tier! They never miss with service! And the atmosphere is great when it's not packed, kinda tight in there sometimes other customers don't take other to considerate and speak too loud that they are speaking over your table as it sounds like! But I would definitely recommend for the food! read more

Arrived and we were told to sit anywhere. We (3 kids, 2 adult) picked to sit outside. Music was at a nice level and I really like how the bushes surrounded us, creating privacy. We ordered 14" Fresca and Presciutto pies and a peach Bellini for my wife. The waiter did forget the drink, but he took it off on our check. The pizza was amazing. Some of the best I've ever had. We did get swarmed by some bees but that's not anyone's fault. We will be back. read more

I'm not sure if there has been a change in management or cooking staff, but the carbonara was such a let down. I've been ordering the same meal here for more than 5 years and I'm so sad to say I don't think I will be coming back. read more

My best friend and I went here to enjoy their lunch special. We walked and were greeted and was asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. We chose outside (there isn't a lot of roomy seating choices inside so outside was the best for that time). The lady gave us a water pitcher and menus. We decided on doing the pasta and salad for our lunches. It fell within the lunch prices and looked and sounded pretty good too. When she came back she took our food order. Carbonara and a house salad and a vinaigrette dressing (when ordering the salad the waitress asked us what dressing we would like. Proceeded to give us options like a green goddess which she said was the best one and few other choices. The pasta came out right after the salads. It was pretty tasty.) Pesto Pasta and a side house salad with green goddess dressing. (I had chosen the green goddess dressing since she rated it so highly and everything did come out in good timing. The salads then more water and our pastas. There was nothing wrong with the food.. ) Until our bill came back and we both looked and realized that the prices were a bit different. Both of us were charged extra for the salad dressing we chose. We weren't told that the different salad dressings would be an upcharge. And some of the pastas were also an upcharge. When we asked the waitress she replied that if we just chose the oil and vinegar supplied on the table that it would've stayed within the lunch prices. Also, that she wished the different salad dressing prices would be printed on the menu. We went over the prices again, paid, and left. It was a nice day to enjoy food outside. Just a bit thrown back about the upcharges. They either need to tell the customers that their choices are more or print it on the menu. Otherwise, it's would've been a 5 rating. read more

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1st time trying to this place & in not going to lie, it took 2 hours from the the time we entered until we left. Some of the food was good but, the service 2/10. It took 30 min for the server to just walk up to our table and ask for our drinks. I understand they were busy, but don't be taking in more orders and customers if you can't serve the ones inside the restaurant. The pizza was a little over cooked and burnt to where it curled up! The pasta was good. $100 bill a little pricey. Just wish we would have had better service. The server just got our drinks and food order then someone brought our food. Then after that, maybe saw her once when we needed our check. Idk if we will be back bc it was def a long wait read more

Pizzeria La Gitana-Yelm - Pizza Near Me - Yelm, Washington

What a lovely dining experience! This may be a casual pizzeria but its menu and organic ingredients taste fine dinning to us! Three of us shared a salad, veggie pizza, bottle of wine, and I also took a pizza to go. This is not your kid pizza with greasy cheese and meat. Thin crust, fresh ingredients, wonderful taste. The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and we enjoyed the red wine she suggested. Took an Alexa's Favorite home, this sausage, tomato & basil pie tasted so good for breakfast after watching a long Mariner's game. Their prices are reasonable, if you're someone who loves pizza that's not a gut bomb--try Pizza La Gitana-Yelm. read more

Living on the east coast there was no comparison of pizza til I found Pizzeria La Gitana. Nice chewy thin crust; homemade pasta and Tiramisu!!! And wait staff is great!!! read more

Pizzeria La Gitana-Yelm - Pizza Near Me - Yelm, Washington

Fantastic service and great food! Cozy restaurant and great atmosphere. My wife loved the gluten free options and if we lived in the area we'd absolutely be back. read more

Have usually used take out and am truly impressed with the quality of both food and service. Salads are crisp and delicious, pasta is really excellent, and pizzas are superb even when re-heated. Never yet had a bad meal. read more

Wow!!!! Me and my family have been going to this place for years, it's so good! My family use to live in Italy and they said this place reminds them of it. Their pizza is made with ingredients transported from Italy as well: it's authentic. The place is pretty and the staff is friendly and attentive. I would say the only complaint I have about this location is there's a lot of flies inside the restaurant, going on the food. But it's understandable because there's outdoor seating, so the waiters are going back and forth. I tried their gelato for the first time and it was AMAZING!!! I crave it all the time. it's yummy. This place is a must try:) read more

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Seriously, if you're going to offer 50% off pizza on Wednesday starting at four and we show up at 5:15 and the waitress informs you that you have run out of pizza dough, I would consider this a total scam. Your prices are outrageous, they need to be 50% off all the time, And your thin crust Pizzas aren't all that great to begin with. If this is rated best in town, Yelm has a long way to go. I'd rather get a frozen pizza from Walmart and cook it myself. We are not coming back! read more

They serve authentic pizza! Absolutely delicious. They have a really great lunch special, and the staff are fantastic and on top of everything. The place is very warm and inviting. Definitely recommend. read more

Like all dining establishments, there are ups and downs, hurdles to overcome, and pain points to work through. Pizzeria La Gitana in Yelm is no different. We have been frequenting La Gitana in Yelm since its inception and have remained fans despite growing pains. Firstly, the owners - Alin and Carola, along with Marian are delightful. They have become friends over the years, yet my review is not biased based on this fact. I have observed their genuine care for all their customers and have witnessed their contributions to the community. About the food: This is a pizza joint - obviously. Their focus is on tasty, good-for-you, organic ingredients. Quite simply, this is why in our opinion, the food tastes better than other establishments. Sure, you can visit other "joints" in Yelm (I believe we now have 6 or 7?) for a lesser costing pizza, but you'll be letting go of the deliciousness that is what La Gitana is all about. If you are not a fan of thin-crust pizzas, this is probably not the pizza for you. While they do take pride in their dough, the crust is meant to enhance its toppings - the crust is a supporting actor within the show as a whole. I adore their thin crust pizza - their large dinner size plus a salad is more than enough food to fill us up, and we end up taking leftovers home. As far as salads go, they are addicting - their simple Mediterranean with their homemade Italian dressing is amazing. Their homemade green goddess dressing is quite tasty as well. We don't order dessert too often, but they do look delicious - I know for a fact they are homemade. I've ready through these reviews and do understand where some people are coming from. From a price point, yes - I can see where food here can be seen as high/exorbitant/overpriced, etc. But I will say, you get what you pay for. You could absolutely pay less money at the local Dominos or Pizza Hut, and yes it may be tasty and filling; please the kids, etc., but I'd much rather know what I'm putting into my body than to try and determine what all is going into the fast food-type pizzas. There have been quite a few reviews focused on service. Those who have posted, I can understand their point of views. Service is sometimes inconsistent: Yes, there have been long waits; yes, there have been mix-ups; yes, there have been overly charred crusts; yes, there have been very flaccid crusts. My experience however, when issues have arisen, or brought to attention, wait staff have been very keen on setting things right - whether a refired pizza, food on the house, an additional glass of wine while we wait, etc. I am also aware that in the current market, there has been high turnover in most all restaurants. That makes consistency a challenge, when constantly having to train new staff. Overall, La Gitana, Yelm is getting things right. We are a fan and will continue to be. read more

This was a delicious wood fired oven pie. This place makes your food to order and quality of the food and decor of the restaurant feels like something you'd find in Capitol Hill or Ballard Seattle some place. Quality is definately there and Yelm, Pierce County is fortunate to have La Gitana to be conducting their business is this area; I would consider place a hidden gem. Definately worth a visit! read more

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We love this restaurant. Food is always delicious and the service is impeccable. But tonight the service was bad. Inattentive, basically forgot about us. Rushed appetizers after we asked for time. Had to keep asking another server for assistance since our waiter never came back to the table to check on us. Highly disappointing. read more

We did a Togo order as we don't live in the area on our way back from a weekend camping. Decided to try the place on friend's recommendation. Great pizza salad and bolognese. However the Kalamata olives were left off our pizza and was one reason we chose the Capricciosa. Otherwise they have a good crust and flavor. read more

OH MY GOODNESS!! This place is delicious and organic!!! What a gem! The green goddess dressing, the creamy pesto sauce, the pita bread, the espresso martini AND the tiramisu and affogato!! To top it all off, English was an amazing server and was kind, knowledgeable and prompt!! There are indoor and shaded or sunny outdoor seating options as well! Don't miss your chance to try this place! read more

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Great thin crust wood fired pizza following the dinner salads of fresh crisp mixed greens plus other equally fresh add ons with the house Italian dressing. Dinner was delicious, parking was easy, and staff were welcoming. We'll be back. read more

VERY EXPENSIVE! Slow service. Food was alright, but pizza is very small, especially for the price. Went once. I won't go again. Way too expensive. read more

I ordered a pizza salad and a slice of chocolate cake to go I went in to get it it wasn't ready so I waited 5 minutes she handed me the food and I got home and there was no salad dressing I didn't have any salad dressing at home I was very disappointed salad doesn't taste good without dressing read more

We bought our home here in Yelm over a year ago. Since then, we have been told about this place by quite a few people, so ofc we had to try. Let me just say, it did not disappoint!! The atmosphere is very personable and cozy; which are the best places to eat in our opinion. The service was great. The food was SPECTACULAR!! I ordered the ravioli ai fungi and my husband ordered the creamy pesto. Our waitress knowing it was our 1st time here, she sent us home with a complimentary tiramisu which was soooo delicious! Even the drinks were delicious! Just run. Don't walk. This restaurant is Yelms best kept little secret. read more

Just went in for dinner on my birthday because we've heard how good the pizza is here and it's so cute. After 15 minutes of waiting and not being given water or service, when there were only 2 other tables seated in the restaurant, we kindly asked one of the servers if someone was going to wait on us. The waitress said "oh sorry we're just all over the place." As I was sitting right next to the kitchen I over hear the second waitress huff and say "THEY CAN WAIT". We decided as paying patrons we didn't deserve to feel unwanted, especially celebrating my birthday. As we got up to walk out the same waitress in glasses and short hair who said "THEY CAN WAIT" came out and said in a loud snarky voice, "BYEEEEE." We ended up going down the street to Farrelli's instead, where we were warmly greeted, given water immediately, and had given our food order within three minutes of sitting down. read more

Great place! Delicious food, fresh ingredients. Gotta have dessert ! Elise is the best !

My husband and I came here last night to celebrate my birthday early and I'm so glad I chose this cute restaurant to eat. We've lived in Yelm for 2, going on 3 years now and I don't know why we have never had this place until now! I got the Mediterranean Salad that came with this naan like bread and it was so delicious. My husband and I were able to share the salad as an appetizer together and it was the perfect amount for us. We got the gustosa (sp?) pizza and oh my was it so delicious!! I'm pregnant so baby didn't like the meat on it but honestly I loved how fresh the pizza was and the crust was just so yummy! The pizza was not super greasy at all. Totally worth the price. Once we arrived at the restaurant, we were instantly greeted and seated right away. The gals taking care of us were so kind and attentive, always checking in on us to make sure we were okay. Overall, our experience was so wonderful! We will for sure be back. 10000/10 recommend this place over farellis. read more

Holy smokes! What a great little place. In Yelm no less. I will be stopping in on a regular basis. Delicious pizza with an awesome crust. Give it a shot! read more

We just tried this restaurant and were very impressed. Very authentic and tasty. Great atmosphere. I got the lunch special pizza and a drink. The pizza was great! My husband got the pasta and drink with the carbonara sauce which is so tasty and full of flavor. We got the flat bread as an Alan's it is very yummy. I do recommend trying this place if you haven't yet. read more

I originally started coming here because a past coworker of mine, Leslie, works here as me I know she's a great server and always raves about this place. From day one, I've always been impressed. Leslie, London, and Mel (sorry if I have left anyone out, everyone who works there is fantastic) all give the best service. I love their create your own cauliflower crust pizza. It's crispy and every vegetable topping is FRESH! No soggy cooked veggies. Mel even put our arugula topping in a side to go box so it wouldn't get soggy in our to go pizza box! Very thoughtful. Best pizza ever! read more

The food is really delicious. It's an old house, so get there early to secure a great table.

Had a great Father's Day dinner with family. We flew from So Cal yesterday. Place was busy which is always a good signGreat side salad with my fresh made pasta. Had a great bottle of wine with dinner as well. Tiramisu was amazing, great flavor with nothing over powering. Must go again. read more

Nice small restaurant. Once you walk in, you know it will be a good spot to eat. The pizza and pasta was great! My husband said their espresso martini was delicious. It's a nice "date" night restaurant and their service was good. read more

The important part was that the food was great! We decided to stop by here for a late lunch before a movie at the Yelm cinemas down the street. My gf is vegan, so it was important that this restaurant had vegan options. She ordered a customized vegan pizza and I had a pasta dish w/Bolognese which were both available on their lunch special menu. Food was excellent! My pasta dish was flavorful and just the right portion where I didn't feel like I overate. Service could have been better, but we must have came on a bad day. Our server mentioned that they were short staffed. After our food was brought out, she didn't check on us throughout our meal (25 min) and I had to track her down to request our bill. read more

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Good food but over price. Small place but clean. There's a good and bad on it. Not a kid friendly place

Stopped here on our drive home after a day of hiking because we saw it had such great reviews, but not sure why...Food was way overpriced and not good at all, service was pretty bad. We heard our server give our appetizer to someone else because she forgot to ring theirs in, so we ended up waiting forever. My boyfriend and I both ordered pizzas straight off the menu, and one had incorrect ingredients and the other was missing ingredients. They did replace both pizzas, but that resulted in an even longer wait. The flatbread appetizer and both pizzas were way below average. Even with some items taken off the bill, it was very upsetting to pay so much for such a bad experience. read more