This was my first visit to La Siciliana and I would definitely come back. There is metered parking…read moreon the street. We arrived early for lunch and there was no one in the restaurant. We were greeted by a friendly woman who took us to our table. Inside the restaurant, it's very bright and clean with a minimalist appearance. It wasn't too fancy. The menu had a great selection, they had a great wine selection as well. We were served sliced bread with olive oil to start. We ordered the lasagna Bolognese and the lobster ravioli. Both portions were perfect. The lasagna was incredible with loads of flavor. The lobster ravioli was not fishy, and I love the sauce that it came in. I would have enjoyed a little more taste of the lobster, but it was there. Overall, I would definitely return. I hope to try a dessert next time I go. We were just too stuffed to have anything else. Gotta try this place!

I can't believe it took me so many years to try this place! There are several really good Italian…read morerestaurants in San Pedro. This is my new favorite! It tastes like I'm back in Rome. Well balanced, bold flavors, fresh, quality ingredients. I've tried their chicken Parmesan, Caesar salad, bruschetta, Seabass piccata, and spaghetti and meatballs. All were excellent! A perfect amount of garlic, pasta was not overcooked, al dente, like I like it, with rich delicious flavors.

Oh my god. Street…read moreparking, lots of seating inside. Beautifully decorated, they have space for events if youre looking for that! Service was great. Our poor server was also the host but he did a great job taking care of us. Food is AMAZING. I can see why they call San Pedro the LA Little Italy. Portions are HUGE!!! Quality is fantastic. Can't wait to come back.

Came here for dinner with my brother in law and sister Friday night. One word...SPECTACULAR!…read moreThe ambience is fantastic from the minute you come in. The staff are genuinely friendly and gracious, and the vibe is comforting and relaxing. I had the Veal Parmesan, and it was easily top 2-3 best I've had. Everything we had from the drinks to the appetizers to the entrees was simply delicious. If I didn't live in San Diego, I'd literally be here twice a week. Thank you for the experience

This is a wonderful and delicious place for all kinds of Italian goodies. The sandwiches are great,…read moreparticularly the meatball, and I appreciate being able to buy pizza by the slice along with biscotti and cream brule. The service is always friendly and attentive. This has, in a short time, become one of my favorite places. The owner and staff are all very helpful and personal. The place reminds me of deli I have visited in Italy with the same casual but friendly ambiance. Go as soon as you can and enjoy yourself! And Patrick's coffee is the best!

New to the area and heard about this place through a coworker. My husband and I wanted to picnic at…read moreAverill park nearby so decided to pick up some sandwiches otw since they're very close by. It's a small shop as well where you can pick up some Italian groceries, definitely want to pick up some products next time we make pasta as it looks very authentic. Love seeing and supporting local businesses as I can tell there's strong San Pedro roots. I got the Proscuitto Caprese (medium size) and it was delicious! The ingredients were so fresh, the pesto was rich, the mozzarella was flavorful. My husband got the Godfather (medium size), big serving, great balance of flavors. Will definitely be back!

Hadn't been here in a while, but I was in the San Pedro area today, and I decided to order my…read moreusual--the two slice special (comes with a salad and a canned drink: Coke, Sprite, Brisk Tea, Sparkling Water, or a bottle of water). The special is now $13.85, comes out to $15.15 with tax. Tis a bargain in this economy--although who wouldn't reminisce about the days when this special was around $7-8. My slice of pepperoni pizza, and the anchovy slice, coupled with the blue cheese dressing (on the side) salad hit the spot. Oh and I forgot to mention the excellent service: my car was parked out front with my dog in it, so the cashier said he would bring my food out to my car when it was ready. Thank you!!

There aren't a lot of New York style pizzas in town. I prefer this style over deep dish or thick…read morecrust just so that it's not so bready. I don't know what it is. Whenever I order pizza by the slice, it's good; but when I order the whole pie, it's not as crispy. I like I bit of crisp to the edges because then it's a bit easier to fold and eat. I feel like it also tastes better. They have several pizza by the slice combos that are fairly priced. It's cash only and the customer service is usually pretty good so I'm not going to complain. I'll definitely come back.

We came and considered every deliciously described item on this menu…read more Everything was fresh, homemade, and delivered with genuine care and enthusiasm from our lovely waitress, Monica. We can't wait to come back and try 4 different dishes next time, and the tiramisu

Well what can I say this place is overpriced and the food isn't good at all. Me and my son went for…read moredinner. We ordered calamari as an appetizer. It was very chewy . And I ordered the seafood Linguini it was very bad the tomato base taste like it was from à can it had the taste or à old tomato can sitting in a pantry rhe shrimp was very rough hard to chew and no flavor at all . I even offered some to my 18 yr old and he eats anything he couldn't swallow the food and told me it's nasty pops ,this wqs the first time he rejects me xtra food . He ordered the pork Parmesan which was ok nothing special . For a drink I ordered a beer and it was hot Literally it was room temperature. Last but not least I asked for the check and it was $116 I gave the waitress $140 and she asked me if I needed change and I asked her what was the total she said it's $126 when it was $116 I guess she wanted the check xtra $10 . I would never return or would recommend this place to anyone . I was literally taken to the cleaners . Lesson learned .

What an amazing pizza place! We ordered the pepperoni,…read moreItalian sausage and the vegetarian pizza . The experience was great. Definitely coming back

I like the pizza here. We stopped by last night after whale watching at West Harbor. We were…read morestarving, but what a chaotic night to crave pizza! It was a 70-minute wait for orders. At first, they seemed organized as they called out names for pick-up and the flow was going. However, once our 70 minutes passed, we moved inside so we wouldn't miss our order. We checked in and finally got our food. The pizza seemed to be missing lots of pepperoni, but we didn't want to complain because we were so hungry. The wings were disappointing--bloated and soggy. To top off the chaos, a guy walked in while we were eating, and the staff shouted out the name "Brett." He looked amazed that they "knew him", anyway they handed him the order without checking the system. Ten minutes later, he came back saying he had the wrong pizza because it had pineapple. Meanwhile, a frustrated woman was waiting for her pineapple pizza, and the real Brett was outside drinking a beer! "Random Brett" had just come out of nowhere and was given the wrong order. Every mistake was given a "10-minute fix" estimate. The cashier was explaining to t the kitchen that she's getting yelled at by customers for all the blunders, and while there were five people working in the kitchen when we arrived, only one gal was left by the time we were eating. Someone even came in from next door asking for a manager, but none was present. Get it together, guys! You have a good thing going with the pizza, but the service was a mess and the wings were not good.

How lucky am I to have lunch at Gaetano's twice in one week! Until this week, I had only been here…read morefor dinner. We came for lunch on Tuesday and again on Friday because we wanted to pick up a Burke Williams gift certificate nearby--only to discover they're closed on Tuesdays. Oh well, that gave us a good excuse to come back Friday! Gaetano's has a new lunch menu. On Tuesday I had the Salsa Verde Steak Sandwich, and on Friday I tried the Gaetano Sandwich. Both were delicious and definitely won't leave you disappointed--or hungry! She had the Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli both days and loved it so much there was no reason to try anything else. It wasn't very busy at lunchtime, so we didn't need a reservation. The restaurant was comfortably air-conditioned, which felt especially good on a hot, humid summer day. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and two very enjoyable lunches in one week. We'll definitely be back!

A friend's choice for their birthday dinner, a solid Italian restaurant that gives both grandeur…read moreand family-style. As we make our way into the restaurant, it was already clear that the staff were hustling. One is helping carry 3 bags of pastas and 4 boxes of pizzas out to a customer's car. Another holds the door for us with a welcoming smile, then immediately runs to the kitchen. And the host is hurrying back to greet us. It didn't feel understaffed, but it was definitely busy, yet they all had a great vibe. Also 10/10 server, the guy was funny, efficient, and sometimes theatrical. For appetisers, we got the Calamari and Burrata Caprese. They were both solid, with a shoutout to the burrata, great flavour and texture. My wife and I shared the Tagliatelle and Steak Risotto. The short ribs were truly melt in your mouth, easily twisted on the fork with the tagliatelle. Amazing sauce, heavily supported by the mirepoix. The skirt steak was a little harder to chew, not sure if it was the juxtaposition between the two dishes, or if it factually was that way. The risotto however was great! A strong mushroom flavour with some spinach sprinkled on. The garnishes made it a wonderful adventure to eat. You could tell most of the customers were regular, but on that note, if you are ever in the area, give it a shot!

My favorite pizza spot. I usually get either the NY cheese…read moreor the Bonello's special. I can confidently say this is the best pizza spot in all of LA while also being a hidden gem.

Got a Sicilian Thick Crust pizza and a small salad. A very tasty pizza. The pizza crust was crispy…read moreespecially the edge. The sauce had the right balance of tartness and saltiness. The cheese added a nice creaminess. The carrots in the salad were pickled so it gave a little bit of zing to the salad. Service was very friendly and helpful. Dining is available both inside and outside. Parking is available in the street and also in the parking lot behind the store. Between the corner, edge and middle squares, the edge was my favorite.

Margarita pizza was excellent. Service was excellent! The two folks that were working there were…read morevery friendly and appreciative for my business. I will definitely be coming back.

This place is fire !!!!!!…read more Considering the location which is the only done fall Cause they should be a staple in Hermosa or manhattan Pizza and pasta are fresh Italian ingredients used and great service Not a bad thing to say about the food or service stright Italian no fluff One of the best

Did a pickup order of a personal pepperoni pizza with garlic. The pizza was pretty good, but…read more(personal preference) it would have tasted better with whole garlic opposed to diced garlic. My pickup was quick and the employees seemed nice. Great location with plenty of street parking and a parking garage next door.

I've been wanting to try out Buono's Buffet for quite some time- so a few months ago- I did just…read morethat. At the time of my visit it was $14.50+ Tax (exclusive of a beverage). Buffet is Wed thru Fri from 11:00am - 2:00pm I had pizza, pasta, salad and Oh So- tasty Garlic Bread Rolls (I'm a big fan of their Garlic Bread but the rolls- took it to another level). One item that I don't normally try was the following on their Buffet that day (Ziti S.D. Tomatoes & Mushroom)- it was divine. The service provided by Heather and the interaction from the kitchen staff (Hugo, etc.) was exceptional. Along with a nice ambiance in dining- whilst looking at numerous photos/pictures on the walls. As a consumer and if it's convenient- you can spend roughly $15 or so here for the Buffet or about the same price for a decent size Burger Combo elsewhere- for me I'd rather spend my money here for the price comparisons.