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    Prime Pizza

    3.9 (160 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Supreme Pizza
    Athena K.

    Prime Pizza is on my top 3 pizza spots in LA list! Their 18" pies are HUGE, enough for 3-4 people. Travels well too. The crust is the best part.

    Pizza by the slice
    Lewis C.

    Great pizza. We had ours to go, but there is actually clean comfortable seating in the restaurant, We went for the rectangular pizza and that was a good decision. The crust was a bit thicker than the round pizza and had an excellent texture and chew to it. The sauce and toppings were also good ... overall, the pizza was delicious. I would eat this again and again. Service was friendly and pizza was ready at the time promised.

    garlic knots, sicilian, reg pepperoni, top pizzas are the bbq and some cheese one i forgot but it doesn't matter, it was FIRE
    Jackie G.

    dude i come back every now and then it's soooo unhealthyyy lol. AMAZING pizza, AMAZING service, 10000/10 atmosphere. people just vibe, family-friendly, good for casual friend food spots! i'd die for their pizza. i love the spicy pepperoni and the sicilian i really wanna try the grandma one, i don't even know why i haven't. 10000/10 pizzas if you want something different! i know some say it's pricey but for some comparison: approx $6 per slice, maybe $5 or $7 for little cesar's box BUT $10 per slice at the dang LA County Fair... i don't know but i think $6 once in a while doesn't hurt for a unique flavor or topping tbh. i mean i always come back haha. definitely try it at least! ‍

    BBQ Chicken Pizza slice and Spicy Pepperoni Pizza slice with a side of Ranch (obviously)
    Kyle M.

    Prime Pizza deserves 4.5 stars but since Yelp doesn't do half stars, we'll go with a strong four. This is just solid, normal pizza done well. It's nothing too spectacular or crazy, but they've got all the NY-style classics including both square and round pies, gluten-free and vegan options, and all your favorite toppings. What makes Prime Pizza stand out to me is their RANCH (some of my favorite anywhere and yes, they sell it by the bottle) and the crispy, spicy pepperoni. I also love that you can get a lot of things by the slice if you order in-store. This location in particular has a great patio and dining area with plenty of seating and TVs and the service is always quick and friendly. Whether you want to do takeout or eat here with your family or friends, there's something for everyone!

    Monica S.

    Prime Pizza is so good, and their prices are incredibly reasonable. I stopped in and got two slices one Margherita and one pepperoni. The Margherita was my favorite, maybe because I haven't been eating much meat lately, but either way, it was fantastic. Their slices are a great deal and based on how many orders I saw going out, one was for 20 pizzas it's clear this spot is in high demand. The crust was so good it had that high-quality east coast flavor. I wouldn't be surprised if they used imported water or had ovens designed to replicate an authentic Italian-style ovens. The place is located right across the street from Santa Monica College, so it definitely gets busy. Parking can be a little tricky especially if you're going east on Pico, since left turns can be restricted. I recommend turning before the shop to find street parking, or using the lot in the back or along the side of the building. They also have a great sitting area behind their building as well as inside, but the seating outside has two TVs and it's picnic style benching I didn't eat outside that day because it was pretty cold, but I would definitely sit out there and watch a basketball game because I think they had sports on when I was picking up food. The staff is really kind and friendly and even the bathroom was super clean and well stocked. Honestly, I'd absolutely recommend Prime Pizza to anyone craving a quality slice at a reasonable price.

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    John W.

    The best pizza I've had in the area. It was $110 after all fees for two larges and a rectangle deep dish. Not cheap. But the quality was great. Crisp and chewy crust, well-seasoned sauce. We will be getting it again. Not sure why they have less than 4 stars, the pizza was genuinely delicious.

    Edward N.

    Came here after camping and craving pizza. Some friends that live near by recommended this spot and it was a good one. We ordered a slice of grandma, Sicilian, bbq chicken and pepperoni. We also got a side of meatballs and garlic knots with a chopped salad. Food was good, pizza dough was thin with the perfect amount of crisp. The meatballs were nice and tender and I love garlic knots so those were solid and the chopped salad was there to bring everything together. Service was good staff was friendly and helpful which is what you'd expect. Ambiance was cool nice art and decor up. I liked the maps of LA and dodger items. Would we come back. Yes, it's a solid pizza spot whether you want a slice or whole pie.

    Cheese slice
    Jeremy S.

    Pros -solid New York style pizza -the crust is crispy Cons -pizza didn't taste the freshest -sauce and cheese ratio could be better Rating 6.5/10

    Summer tomato thick slice
    Brian V.

    4++ of the locations that I've been to, this place feels a little larger. There's seems to be a good amount of seating inside and has a more open footprint than the other locations that I've seen. When I first walked in, I was greeted by some very friendly people and helped right away. I was also lucky because I think I've beat the late lunch or early dinner crowd. There was a good selection of slices available and I end up getting the staple which is the spicy pepperoni, but I also wanted to try the summer tomato pizza. It just looked really good! The thick slices had a nice crunch and weren't overly chewy. You could easily eat them without using utensils and just biting directly into them spicy pepperoni always a favorite here but that summer tomato should not be slept on. Just consistently good pizza no matter what location that you find yourself at.

    John M.

    As a lifelong pizza nerd who grew up in Brooklyn and NJ and lived in the heart of NYC until 2006, I've developed a pretty unforgiving radar for anything claiming to be "New York-style" pizza. Since moving to Orange County, I've been chasing a slice that actually tastes like home. A few months back, I posted some pics of pies from Brooklyn City Pizza in Laguna Niguel--hands down the best NY-style pizza I've had since moving here. No surprise: the owners are fellow Brooklyn expats. When I chatted with one of the staff, they mentioned they were scouting for a second location. So when I heard a new pizzeria was going in at the Target plaza on Alicia Parkway, I got excited. I assumed--hoped--it was another Brooklyn City outpost. Nope. Instead, it's Prime Pizza, a spot out of L.A. that claims to serve "New York-style" slices and has apparently earned some positive press. Never heard of them, but I figured I'd give them a fair shake. While up in Santa Monica today for meetings, I spotted a Prime Pizza location nearby and decided to try it out--consider it recon before their Mission Viejo spot opens. First impressions: The pies on the counter looked decent. I was pleasantly surprised to see Italian ices on the menu--a rare find out here, and a total throwback to Bay Ridge summers with my grandparents. Nothing beats a proper Italian ice on a hot day. Then came the slices. I ordered one cheese and one pepperoni. Both were paper thin. Not "classic NY foldable thin"--I mean almost transparent thin. Foldable, yes, but dry and overly crunchy, like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp since yesterday. This was at 11:45 a.m.--prime pizza hour (no pun intended). The sauce was unbalanced and aggressively acidic, with no depth or sweetness to cut it that had me wishing I had some Tums for the ride back. Still hopeful, I tried a few bites of one of their Sicilian slices. It looked promising in the pan behind the glass. What I got was cafeteria-core: dry, stiff, ridiculously thin and flavorless, like a matzoh had a baby with a sheet of cardboard. The kind of square slice that gives "Grandma pizza" a bad name. And here's the thing--Prime isn't a franchise, which means there's no excuse. What I ate is exactly what they intended to serve. So unless the Mission Viejo crew completely reinvents the pizza wheel, I'm not expecting much. In a county already drowning in pizza mediocrity, this one isn't tossing in another lifeline--it's tossing in a cracker of dough.

    Cheese Pizza

    The following location had accessible parking. It was later in the night so it wasn't difficult to find a spot, but I noticed it was across a community college so it could be tougher during the day. When I entered the store it was kind of empty, there was like two customers and five employees. I liked the place it was very white and filled with cool baseball art. I simply was in the mood for a slice and I have heard of the place before. The guy who helped me out was friendly and brought me the box while I was sitting. The cheese slice came out pretty quick and was 10/10. Nothing crazy, just a plain cheese pizza that was not greasy and had excellent undercarriage. I will for sure come back!

    Lizeth E.

    I like that the pizza is balanced with not so much bread and perfect amount of toppings. I looooove their pizza I want it everyday if I could. It is so delicious! - Paz (8) My first time at this pizzeria and the food was amazing, I got to try a slice and I swear you can't get this kind of pizza just anywhere. It took me back to a slice I had in NY, what kind of pizza unlocks memories like that?! The team here is amazing too, the pizza and service is unmatched. DeMarcus you are a gem!!!!

    Kimo E.

    One of my favorite spots in LA. Crispy, thin, good sauce, small cup pepperonis... 9/10 for sure!!! DO NOT SLEEP ON THE RANCH EITHER (as good as wing stop). Matt was very friendly and warm when I picked up my last Togo order...

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    Thank you so much for coming Kimo! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Forma Santa Monica

    Forma Santa Monica

    4.3
    (1.6k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    I visited Forma for happy hour on a random Monday night, and it was really enjoyable. It was during…read morethe beginning stages of the World Cup too, and there's a TV at the bar which was nice to watch the games. Happy hour is from 2-6p Monday through Friday at the bar only. I'm a big fan of sitting at the bar. The happy hour prices are really good, some of the best in town. Just an FYI, the dirty martini is not on happy hour. * Burrata: It was good, but he doesn't like tomatoes which kind of takes away from a good burrata if you don't have tomatoes. * Filet mignon tartare: This was delightful. I'd order this again and again. * Pesto gnocchi: This was my favorite dish of the day. It was so light and tasty. * Salamino flatbread: Flatbread is always a good choice and the burst of spice from the salami was great. * Arancini: These were a hit. I really liked these a lot. While the happy hour was great, I'd love to come back to Forma for dinner so I can try more things.

    We had a work dinner for 20 people and I must start with that as it plays into a lot of my review…read morecomments. 1) thank you forma for accommodating such a large group and handling it masterfully. 2) all of the food, good or bad, came out correct over the course of a three hour dinner. And by bad it wasn't that anything was wrong some folks just didn't like their dishes. 3) my wish is that we had the ability to be seated inside With such a large party we were sat in the back patio. Which would not have been bad except: 1) it was in an alley 2) you had to walk past multiple dumpsters to get to it 3) if you had to use the restroom you had to walk past those dumpsters twice in each trip 4) it was a hot day and the sun had us sweating until it went behind the buildings I would like to experience the restaurant from inside and get to see the pasta being spun on the cheese wheel instead of hearing about it. But for outside Forma did the best they can to make it feel homie. The food was all very enjoyable. The chicken meatballs. The burrata. The arancini. I had the branzino for my main. It was good not great but I was full off of the appetizers. We all shared the Cacio E Pepe and it was enjoyed. The short ribs was ordered a lot and not loved but the pastas seemed to be the stars of the night. The desserts were good. The gelatos were refreshing specially with the heat. The apple cake a nice twist. For drinks they have an abundance of spritz options. No real cocktails could be made as all their drinks are prebatched. That was disappointing. Prices were reasonable across the board and a good time had by all. Our server was Anso and he and team did a good job. If I was scoring off the alley seating it would be a one or a two star. But some folks like it out there. It's less noisy than inside. So my rating is a benefit of the doubt four star. Next time I have to sit inside.

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    Milo and Olive

    Milo and Olive

    4.0
    (2.4k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Came here for dinner before a show and so glad I did! My group was lucky enough to get seated right…read moreaway with no reservation! That was awesome from the host to squeeze us in. The place is cozy with a lot of cool art on the walls. The staff is great and friendly. There's a bar area where you can sit and you have the chef/cooks cooking and the pizza oven in front of you. Things I tried: *Garlic Knot: it was out of this world! It was so delicious! I could go back just for this! 10/10 *Warm M+O Bread with Olive Oil: 10/10 *Little Gem Caesar Salad: I got it with a side of anchovies because it's a Caesar salad haha. The salad was fresh and crisp! 9/10 *Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle: 10/10 my favorite item of the night! Pasta was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were just the cherry on top! *Rigatoni Bolognese: 6/10. Pasta was cooked perfectly but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. *Diavola Pizza: 8/10 it's not spicy but it's good lol. Crust is so airy and crispy! *Peach + Hot Honey: 10/10! What a special combination of peaches, Parmesan & Prosciutto! *Besito Drink: 10/10 *Tiramisu: 9/10 I'm a sucker for Tiramisu and this one is good! I couldn't fully enjoy it has I was super stuffed already.

    This place was amazing! I was so incredibly impressed. We came here with my kids, and this place is…read moredefinitely kid friendly. We sat in the backyard patio, and loved it. They have heat lamps and twinkle lights. They have paper and crayons for the kids. Victor was our waiter and he was awesome! So friendly and kind and gave great recommendations Parking: Parking was not bad! Metered parking for 2 hours and ample on a Saturday. Food: We got the chicken meatballs, Arancini, the salad with the fried capers and shrimp, and tagliatelle mushroom dish, corn, margherita pizza. My favorites were the Arancini, anchovy caper salad, and the tagliatelle. The dish that stole the show was the tagliatelle! It was AMAZING! the pasta was honestly the best I've had and I've had some amazing pasta. I will hands down be back!

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