I was craving for some pizza and searched for some places nearby. Most of them opened after 4pm and I was very hungry. I found this Raffallo's pizza in Hollywood and we decided to stop by. I have been to Raffallo's Pizza numerous times in the past but not in a very long time.. like probably over 30 years. The one in Hollywood & La Brea is still there, but was way out of my way. Yesterday, my friend and I stopped by this Raffallo's Pizza in the heart of Hollywood which brings me a lot of great memories since I used to live there and practically spend 17 years of my life there. It's still home to me. This Pizza place has been there for a little over 10 years but the new owners Miguel & his wife Geysy took over the business 3 months ago. Got a very warm, happy, pleasant welcome by them and their employee by the name of Abigel. She was very sweet, kind, and brought out our order on timely manner. We both got their Gnocchi Al Pesto Genovese which included gnocchi, sauce (homemade) basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmigiana & reggiano. It's a type of pasta.(18;00), Got 2 more things: Scampi Salad with Grilled Shrimp, arugula, cherry tomatoes, avocado with lemon dressing.($20.00). Last, but not least we got their 12 inch medium size Vegetable Lovers Pizza: Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Black Olives, Onions & sliced tomatoes ($22.95). For drinks, we both stayed with our waters. Total came out to be $65.51. Food was very fresh, pipping hot, & very DELICIOUS. GF dough was a bit hard to chew, but wasn't too bad. They have few parking spaces right in the front, 1 gender neutral restroom and one last thing that you should know. When we got the check there were few hidden fees that was not mentioned to us before hand if you pay with a card. Overall, a great experience, we both split the bill and the ambiance was as lovely as it could be!! Thank you Miguel, Geysy and Abigel. Will return next time I am in the area.:-)) read more

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I've been here twice since moving into the neighborhood. On my first visit, I ordered the Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp. It came with a generous side salad and a slice of garlic bread. The food was pretty good and satisfying overall. I was going to order a Chardonnay, but the server mentioned it wasn't available at the time. I came back last weekend because I was craving the same pasta. However, this visit was during the recent LA heatwave, and the temperature inside the restaurant was honestly shocking when I walked in. It felt very uncomfortable, but I still decided to stay and sit at my usual spot. I placed the same order and started eating, thinking I could tolerate it. But dining out should also be about comfort and overall experience, especially when you're supporting small businesses and tipping accordingly. Unfortunately, the staff (a man and a shorter female server) did not turn on the AC until I asked. That shouldn't have to be requested, especially during extreme heat conditions. Food is solid, but the lack of basic comfort during such weather made the experience disappointing. read more

Giving this one five stars for several reasons. I honestly needed an outlet for my computer and they gave me the best booth ever equipped with outlets and all. The Arugula and Parmesan salad was AMAZING. It's the most simple salad, but I absolutely love the simplicity of it. I paired the salad with a small personal pepperoni pizza that was too much for me to finish. The owner and waitress were very accommodating to me and my needs. The atmosphere looks very old world style. The dark red leather booths complete the mood. Overall I had a great experience. read more

Raffallo's Pizza - My beautiful little arugula and Parmesan salad. Delicious! - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ok breakdown, these are new owners they have revamped there recipes. So I tried the rigatoni, so good it's not like the typical like tomotoe sauce it's way more tasty and complicated. You have to give this place a new open mind. They do fresh oysters also. I gave it a chance now I have a new spot for Italian. read more

Had it delivered today and it was great! Came pretty quickly and was still super warm. Got pepperoni and mushrooms and it was super tasty! Great chew and was super tasty. Was great with a nice ice cold coke! Would definitely order from them again. read more

Raffallo's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered the "Super Sandwich" and I can honestly say it was super gross. It had an odd smell like the oven it was toasted in was recently treated with bug spray. Bread was borderline stale. My fault for not turning around and leaving when I walked into an empty restaurant read more

Recently tried ordering from this location. It used to be a good dinner at decent prices. Now there's no one able to take your order correctly and by the time the food was delivered the price doubled! 2nd time the order and price was wrong. Very disappointing. read more

30/11/24-18:00-Great tasting pizza, wonderful and attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere. Been going here for 20 years (original place caught fire on Vermont). A classic favourite of ours. Highly recommended! On Santa Monica/Edgemont. read more

Best pizza in La. I've been coming here for the past 10 years. Their quality has been superb the entire time.

This pizza spot is definitely a good place to try if you're craving some fresh pizza. My partner and I have gone a couple times over the past few years and we always go back. He always orders the Chicken Alfredo and I order a Personal pizza (toppings: pepperoni and pineapple). Every time we visit, our food is always fresh and hot. Customer service is on point. Both the elderly woman and the young man serve my partner and I with respect, kindness and professionalism. English and Spanish is spoken from the young man; his nice tone of voice and smile will greet you once you walk into the doorway. The inside of the restaurant is well ordered and there are enough tables for big parties of people. Windows are tinted; therefore, you won't be starred down from someone standing outside while eating lol. I also wish to appoint that they have delivery services which is quite nice if you ask me. Just hit them with a call and they will deliver to you. (Not sure if they charge for delivery fees, going based off seeing the young man walk in and out the restaurant with pizza boxes) In all, the place is a good try to try some new type of pizza. read more

Ordered through DoorDash. Their happy hour is great (30% off). Quick delivery. Ended up getting a large pepperoni and cheese pizza, buffalo wings, and the Raffallo's Sandwich. Definitely hit the spot. Will order again. read more

A true Los Angeles landmark of Santa Monica Blvd., very historic, beautiful restaurant, ...red leather, comfortable cushioned table benches and easy parking. Phenomenal food. Absolute sweethearts of people that prep your food with care. Makes me miss visiting my historic family in Rome. read more

(Took Out 04/01/20 WE @ 6:00pm): Another pizza joint taken off my bookmark list with special thanks to COVID-19! My roommate and I have been cooking for nearly the past week and wanted a break, so I suggested Raffallo's Pizza in nearby East Hollywood as a way to finally try them while we assisted restaurants who have been mandated to close their dine-in service to help slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. I loved pizza and always said they should be their own food group. Would I possibly end up at this pizzeria again minutes from home!? PURCHASE Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich ($8.25): A simple sandwich on a flaky lightly toasted French roll with thick breaded seasoned eggplant slices, a decent amount of melted mozzarella cheese, and homemade marinara sauce, this was tastier and better constructed than a recent comparable sandwich from another pizza parlor - I'd definitely order this again https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=v_-JuwqccJ6ezvYu_rPBGA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Large Greek Salad ($8.95): Probably my favorite type of salad, this was a meal itself with plenty of fresh vegetables such as romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, light homemade Italian and ranch dressings, respectively, and some requested pepperoncinis. My only suggestion was to add kalamata olives (none whatsoever); otherwise, a very nice cleansing healthy salad https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Tfrlurc90MaYAuW49584Tg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. 18" Extra Large Regular Crust Vegetable Pizza ($24.45): A blend of tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, black olives, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, this was a healthier option with a bountiful of fresh toppings. The slightly thick crust and dough held together well under the weight of all the toppings which were distributed evenly. The crust was also perfect with its chewy crunchiness and also dipped into the provided ranch dressing. I'd order this again https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nckMlT_AskPfAMe2UtNcAQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE Due to the mandated shutdown of all dine-in options to slow the spread of COVID-19 aka "Coronavirus 2020", I placed/paid my order through the GrubHub order service on the Yelp app, 30 minutes later I arrived, my entire ordered was ready, and off I went; easy-peasy... and thank you for being open! PARKING (FREE) Located in a small outdoor strip mall, they shared a tiny lot with a handful of businesses. Otherwise, there was plenty of FREE parking along the main drag of Santa Monica Blvd. and all surrounding streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A no-nonsense brick storefront with an equal sensibility inside with only a couple tables/chairs and an order/pick-up counter that allowed you to look into the kitchen, and some items hung on the walls. Decent amount of natural light came through the front glass windows and doors while several electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. They had one muted TV but no background music. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL East Hollywood's Raffallo's Pizza was a joy try and would certainly consider them again. The portion sizes were great, the prices were comparable to other pizzerias, parking was easy, and the service was easy and efficient. Their menu was extensive enough to try several different items. I didn't notice any alcohol so not really a sports bar option, and it was definitely a grab-and-go kind of place. Plus, it was always a pleasure to support a local mom & pop small business (I believed they had one other location on the Westside). I found exceptionally good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $46.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.5 STARS read more

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My favorite pizza is the Raffalo special! If you want fresh, toasty, and delicious pizza, come here. Location has a small lot but you can always park on the street if needed. Service is great! Everyone is friendly and welcoming. They have another location closer to my apartment but I always come here because I think this location is the best. read more

One of my favorite Italian shops. Feels like I'm in Italy when in the restaurant. Nice environment. Service is always great and fast. The food tastes authentic and never disappoints. read more

The food was good. The customer service was excellent. We had the meatball sandwich and the pastrami sandwich with lentil soup and minestrone soup. The soup was not hot. It was a little on the cold side, but still good enough to eat. read more

Their pizza is always great. Reminds me of the classic Jacopos pizzeria in Beverly Hills, which sadly is no more. Ingredients are always fresh and they're always flexible with substitutions. read more

I've gotten the pizza several times which is always fresh and amazing but decided to try the lasagna with meat this time. Absolutely incredible!!! The delivery time was estimated at 45 minutes and arrived in less than 25. Loved that it came with Garlic bread too!!! Great deal and delicious!! read more

I came here twice in 1 week. I ordered a sausage pizza, BBQ wings, and today i ordered Alfredo pasta. Sausage Pizza was OK - not mucb flavor on the sausage, wings were really good, but the Alfredo sauce on the pasta did not have much flavor and it was so oily. Minus 1 star. Service is good and restaurant does feel cozy read more

Raffallo's Pizza - two plates of food on a table - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love this pizza so much! Don't always have because I live in kern county but I will drive out of my way to have it def a family favorite my parents use to take us there to eat when I had to go to the dr in La for my first cancer it had been some yrs that I had been there the worker told me that our old one we use to go to on fountain close to children's hospital burned down 5 yrs ago sadly thankfully this one was open and we were picking up someone from LAX so we had have pepperoni n half combo pizza #Still very pleased with the place pizza was nice n hot authentic n tasty!!! U won't regret it!!! Wish they would open one in Bakersfield. read more

What an upstanding owner. Came to the rescue of a patron without a thought! Just did the right thing. Come support this business. Great food!! Come and get it!! read more

Oh Raffallo's. I've lived here for so long but had never tried it. This review is for people like me that hadn't tried it before. Giving it 4/5 because it's an institution, though i am hot sure how or why. I don't want to hurt them, but this place is def closer to a 2.5/5. It's just really cheap pizza made with cheap ingredients, at premium prices. Toppings cost $3 each whether you get them on half the pizza or the whole thing. The dough is bland and fast-food quality. And it just costs too much for what it is. It's FINE. It's just not worth spending money on when there are much better places out there for this style of pizza (Garage, Joe's, Lucifer's, D'Amore, to name a handful). read more

I've ordered from this place twice. Pizza, and subs are good with friendly service. Along with reasonable prices and good portions.

I've seen this place so often and finally decided to set my wariness aside. The façade looks suspect, being situated at the end of a strip mall next to a cigarette stand. There are a few Raffallo's in the Hollywood area, but this is my first visit to any of them. I ordered from the lunch specials and had the spaghetti with meatballs. Two meatballs with linguini like strands of pasta. The portion was good - not too small or overwhelming. It was served with a perfectly crusted slice of garlic bread for $6.95. The food is inexpensive especially for lunch and the service is friendly. A solid midday spot even for larger parties. read more

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This place is amazing! Do it do it, the meatball sandwich is off the chain!! Customer service is on point! You feel like you are at home at Raffallo's! 10x amazing! :) read more

Best pizza ever! Family friendly service and delicious food overall. But there is something special about their pizza sauce and the cheese they use. I remember my first trip to the original location on Vermont when I was 5. That place was iconic. My father went there in the 80's when he was a teen, he took me when i was a kid in the 90's and i took my friends as i got older. I miss the original location and the classic "Italian restaurant" ambiance. Too bad an idiot tenant in the hookah lounge business from the 2nd floor ended up burning down 90% of the building/plaza. Luckily this tragedy caused Raffallo's to move to a new location thats actually closer to me. We still order from them regularly and always know we are going the get the same, classic, delicious pizza. Classic pepperoni or the Raffallo's special always hit the spot. Oh and also, if you get full and have extra slices, they make a great midnight snack especially when they chill in the fridge, something magical happens when the pizza chills in the fridge. I swear the pizza sauce tastes even better. Great food and service! Highly recommended. read more

Tasty, fresh and delicious pizza! Highly recommend the veggie pizza. Unlike other pizzas, the dough was perfectly baked, the dough wasn't too thick or too thin, well seasoned and to top it all, the veggies were fresh -- just perfect. read more

I have an hour for lunch no more.. so if i want something other then Korean food or junk food, I need to drive a good 10 minutes away and this luncheon afternoon I was craving lasagna. I've seen several Raffallo's around just never been so this was the first place I remembered close enough to my job. I had the beef lasagna and my coworker had the spaghetti and sausage, very friendly service and despite the ugly exterior with gated windows and door, it's quite lovely inside. When I ordered the lasagna our server was honest enough to tell me it would take longer then the spaghetti so I'm assuming it was because it was somewhat freshly made and wasn't going to be reheated in a microwave. Along with that we ordered yummy garlic bread, not overpowering at all, and even thou they have a bottle of wine everywhere we opted for fountain drinks. I couldn't believe it, our food was served and my plate was hot to touch, the garlic bread was just an added bonus and it was under $22.00 including tip... we 15 minutes left to get myself back to work on time. Only bad part is parking.... HORRIBLE! read more

Raffallo's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Raffallo's back in action!!! About a mile+ further than the old location, but their pizzas are very worth the drive! Even though, there's a location not too far, I still wouldn't go to any other than this spot! It's quite rare for me to post reviews but I must say that since they have re-opened, I have been back more than I should! The pizza sauce is just perfect (as to some places will either be too sour or too much or just not enough). Raffallo's just makes you want to go back everyday! In addition to great food and service, warm and friendly staff also makes it worth while to return. Super happy that they are back in action! Truly a treasure to have in the East Hollywood area! read more

This is a shout-out to the owner who stopped a robbery at your restaurant. Good on you for getting the bad guy and protecting your customer!

August 2019, a few days ago, Sanderz List went viral on Twitter. All of our fast food chains have deposited their profits to owners and CEOs who in turn donated that money to PACs to re-elect Trump. I don't want to stay part of that cycle. I went to Raffallos instead of Little Caesars. I didn't even know this place. Never seen it and as a rideshare driver, I don't live in the area. Honestly I saw this place on my way TO Little Cs and the List repeated in my head. The place is so small but so genuine. The decor isn't modern but the booths are small in an old way that feels oddly nostalgic. It feels like your uncle's first pizza shop he's trying to get off the ground. I decided on an Individual sized pizza, but the surcharge on my card hamstringed me just to hear. The price difference for the next size up was uncomfortably high to me, tho. ...but because I was under the $10 limit, I'd incur a nasty surcharge on my card. Large places can afford to waive that for you, but small businesses have to nickle and dime everything just to break even. It's really rough.. especially if your customers don't know. Big businesses are afforded so many conveniences we take for granted. It's so much more expensive to run a smaller home biz. Screw it. Upgrade me. At least I'll know the money is going to a place that needs it. Still, I really hope the pie tastes good. (I'll be honest, the by-the-slice pieces looked depressing, which is why I figured to go for a full fresh pie.) I'm a big gal and I barely squeezed into the tiny booths, but even still, the place had a charm. Or maybe I ascribed it. Still, not being local myself made me more shy than normal. But then one of the guys, maybe a manager? Older, dark hair, working hands, yet a glint in his eyes that said nothing would dim his light He was so nice and came up to greet me. I think he noticed my miserable reluctance to fork over more money because things are always tight. But he didn't judge. He just seemed to understand without needing a word told. Something about him, about the cheery girl at the register, something about this place felt more real and understanding than I've felt while put in public all week. I'm writing all this to paint a picture so others understand when I say Raffallos absolutely delivered Best pizza I've had in years. Every missed turn, every hungry pang.. I'm so glad for everything that led me here today. Thanks, Raffallos read more

I just saw the owner of this pizzeria on the news take out a sick individual for assaulting and robbing his customer. This guy's a hero and I'm comin for pizza soon! read more

I am a sucker for some delicious fettuccine chicken Alfredo, and out of all the Fancy schmancy Italian places I've been to, this is my favorite fettuccine Alfredo !!! It was so creamy, flavorful, and hooked up, they made the Alfredo exactly how I like it. Not to mention that they were extremely friendly and welcoming, I appreciated the delightful customer service they provided.if you want some flavorful and delicious pasta and pizza, come through to Raffallo's! You won't be disappointed! read more

Raffallo's Pizza - Chicken Alfredo tastes soo yummy and creamy - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the beginning of many more visit (: We definitely love Raffallos pizza Conveniente Parking Delicious Lasagna read more

The "Special" is a great dish. It has all the meaty flavor with a good balance of veggies. The crust is perfectly baked. In this area, it's not that easy to find a fairly good Italian restaurant. I was happy dining here. Might be back as soon as this weekend. read more

Any true East Hollywood native has enjoyed eating at Raffallo's. The original location on Fountain was a fixture in our neighborhood. Since the unfortunate closure of that location we have patiently waited for the reopening of this Iconic Eatery. Its new location just a 2 min walk down Edgemont on the corner of Santa Monica is the new home of this beloved restaurant that has since passed to the next generation. Family owned with all the taste and flavors that we've always cherished. Trying the food again after almost 7 months of being away was like coming home to a beautiful cooked meal made by mom. Food: The Super Sandwich is one of my favorites here! Sliced meats with melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, vinaigrette dressing on a nicely toasted french bread.....mmmm.. Eggplant Parmesan... MUST TRY beautifully cooked through and through! Highly recommend this place be a must go to for visitors and locals!! read more

Raffallo's Pizza - The BEST Super Sandwich in East Hollywood is back! - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Meh- pizza was okay. I had Raffallo's months ago (looved) and my pizza didn't taste the same this time around. I'm a bit disappointed since I chose lunch today for my colleagues and I. They also thought the pizza was mediocre. I went with the delivery option so I'm wondering if it was perhaps due to the pizza arriving cold or maybe it was the excessive grease. Regardless, the delivery guy was awesome. He was very kind and made it an easy delivery process. Delivery time read an hour but we received our pizza in approx. 30 mins.The service over the phone was also smoothly and kindly done. I'd give this place another shot but next time I'd shoot for a pasta dish. read more

Raffallo's Pizza - X-large . - about $25 w/ tax - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hidden gem! Check out this place. Came here and the staff was so kind and helpful. A special thank you to them.

I had caught a glimpse of this place the other day and for some reason I knew had to come back to try it out. I came back to this area because across the street there is a video store where I get my vintage DV tapes converted at. So there I was, faced with the Raffallo's sign once again. After some indecision between the Salvadorian food across the street, I chose up and went to Raffallo's. I was greeted by a nice Latino man which made me feel right at home already. He suggested I try the famous Raffallo's Super sandwich. Originally trying to get a calzone, I am glad I switched my plan and went with thy super sub. As I sit here with the last couple bites of my sub and a glass of homemade lemonade, I am feeling satisfied and ready to have another sub, another day. Excellent food, great people, and super sub. read more

Raffallo's Pizza - You can tell I didn't like the sub ;) - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

By far the best restaurant experience I've had in LA since the late 90's. Beautiful staff... Patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Welcoming, lovely and warm ambiance. Immaculate restroom. The plain cheese pizza was so delish. Even the crust on that was a treat. I am so pleased with the level of care and commitment to quality of service that is most definitely behind this brilliant establishment. A genuine gem of a spot. Thank you all! read more