We had a wonderful dining experience. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. Our waiter was incredibly friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Although the restaurant doesn't typically allow substitutions, he reassured us that if we didn't enjoy our dish, he would gladly have it removed from the bill, which really showed his commitment to customer satisfaction. The atmosphere was lovely, with beautiful waterfront views that made the meal even more enjoyable. The food was delicious across the board. We enjoyed fresh, beautifully prepared salads, flavorful pasta, and excellent pizza. For dessert, we ordered the coconut tiramisu. While it was tasty, it was more reminiscent of a cheesecake than a traditional tiramisu since it lacked the classic coffee flavor. Overall, the outstanding service, great food, and picturesque setting made for a memorable meal. read more

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We had an amazing experience at SKAL Pizza! My friend was visiting from Seattle and absolutely loved it and she's already talking about coming back. Kaleb gave phenomenal service; his energy, friendly personality, recommendations and attentiveness made the visit even better. The food was incredible across the board. We ordered the grilled carrots were phenomenal, the avocado pizza with chicken it was delicious, the Caesar kale salad was so good with a Parmesan crust bowl on top and the banana dessert was the perfect finish. We also ordered a strawberry basil smash & Fremont IPA. You truly can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We also loved the atmosphere, sitting right by the water with beautiful views of the boats. All the staff was friendly, attentive, and on top of everything. We will definitely be back! read more

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Added to my favorites list! Loved it here - simply put, the food was yummy, restaurant was clean and aesthetically pleasing, and it was right on the marina. This place is a bit hidden, so you could easily miss it. It's on the marina side of Lido so you need to use the boardwalk to access. Bring your parking ticket if you parked in the structure. They validate but no more than a couple hours. Blueberry lavender lemonade was delicious and fresh - not too sour. Kale Caesar was good but i wish they would have softened the kale and dressed the salad more. Was a bit bitter and tough. Pizza was yummy and I loved the options for toppings. Will be back! read more

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We tried this place on Mother's Day. They were on Resy and had availability last minute. We were sat down about 30 mins after our reservation but kinda understandable given Mother's Day although the hostess told us that they had a 90min limit. The servers weren't particularly happy except the Latina one. We had their spicy chorizo and pineapple pizza (4/5) peperoni with pineapple pizza (3/5) we also had the kale Caesar that came with a big dome of baked cheese. Looked great but was 3/5. Carrots were good and nicely presented (5/5), saffron miso pasta (2/5) flavorless for a dish with two spices in that name and ratatouille with side of chicken (2/5). You are here basically for the view. read more

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Tried Skal Pizza with a group recently and had a really solid experience overall, with a few standout items. We ordered the regular cheese pizza, a butternut squash and sage pizza, a kale Caesar salad, and a pepperoni pizza with added sausage and mushrooms. My favorite was actually the pepperoni with added sausage and mushrooms--it had great flavor, really savory and well balanced, and the toppings just worked really well together without feeling too heavy. The table next to us asked what we ordered and I think that this combo would be a great addition to the menu! I also really enjoyed the regular cheese pizza. It was simple, but in a fresh, homemade way. The kale Caesar salad was another highlight for me. It felt fresh and well dressed, and it was a nice contrast to all the pizza. I'd definitely order it again. The butternut squash and sage pizza was the one I wasn't a big fan of. It was quite sweet, more than I expected, and I personally didn't love that. read more

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Best happy hour in Newport! 1/2 off bottles of wine and pitchers of beer... truly a hidden gem! The wine list is always rotating so there's something new to try every time you come! read more

This pizza spot in Lido Village is very cute. It's right on the water, overlooking the harbor. It's mostly patio seating, and if it gets cold, they have heaters. The menu is small, but when the food is good you don't need to overcomplicate things. Parking is difficult. There is a lot that the restaurant will validate for you, but it's only 90 minutes. The lot fills up fast, but they do have valet. Kale caesar: The parmesan crisp over the top was fun to crack into - literally. I thought it was really good, but honestly, it was more fun with the crisp that you have to crack on top to get to the salad beneath. Spicy chicken sausage: This was the highlight of the meal. It's a white sauce pizza with mildly spicy chicken sausage. If you can't handle spice, don't worry, it's not very spicy. The tomatoes (which there could be much more of) tampers down the spice. But it's very tasty. If I were to come back, I would definitely order this pizza again. read more

Skal Pizza - Kale caesar salad - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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One of the most memorable pizzas I've had in some time. Their artichoke and white sauce pizza was so indulgent in the best way possible! They use imported Italian flour for their pizzas (not pastas though) and that gives the pizza base that airiness that American flour doesn't achieve. The avocado pizza was also good - a bit more like a flatbread but well-prepared. It was nice to be in a quieter section of the boardwalk while still enjoying the great views. And the service was good too. read more

Cute spot for pizza and drinks with a view of Newport Harbor! They've got both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can bring your dog. Outdoor seating has patio heaters as well. Most pizzas are in the $20-ish range but if you add meat to it like I did, it can hit closer to $30. It was a little pricier than I would've liked, but the artichoke pizza with prosciutto did taste really good and the view is nice, so I'd still recommend the spot. read more

Skal Pizza - Swedish Espresso Martini, Strawberry Basil Smash - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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The food was very good! Definitely not typical "Italian" food (pasta and pizza) but was very refreshing. Service was friendly. Food took a little while to come out. Cool comfy vibe next to the water with indoor and outdoor seating. It's probably not the best situated place in that complex of restaurants because it's on the far end next to a wall (compared to Malibu farm which is open on both sides). I loved the avocado pizza and saffron miso pasta. both were surprisingly very light and refreshing. The pineapple chorizo pizza was a bit heavy for my liking. Overall, this is a great date spot, well-priced and with an ideal ambiance. read more

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Kaleb was an absolute gentleman. He was very inviting, service was great, and wore a genuine smile the whole time! Food was also fantastic! We will be back for the pineapple Serrano soon! read more

The pizza was decent. It wasn't the best. It was a little bit oily. We did a takeout so possibly that could be why it wasn't as hot and fresh as it probably would be if you were to sit down in the restaurant so I think we probably will try to give it another go and sit down in the restaurant I just feel sometimes takeout can be so iffy read more

Skal Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

It was freezing outside so we requested an inside table. The place is tiny but they gave us their booth in the rear of the restaurant. It was roomy and we were very appreciative. To start, we got the kale caesar and the wedge salad along with the meatballs and fire-roasted zucchini - nothing disappointed! The big ole "bowl" of cheese on top of the kale salad was a crowd pleaser. For entrees, we ordered the pineapple and Spanish chorizo pizza, the tomato pizza with nduja added, the saffron and miso pasta with nduja added and the pepperoni pizza with spicy sausage added. The pizzas were all well made, reminiscent of Neapolitan style. The pasta was also super delicious. For dessert, we got the lemon tiramisu as well as the caramelized bananas. Both were good but the bananas were out of this world. Who knew the humble nanner can be elevated to heights such as this! Hubby definitely enjoyed it. Everyone was super pleasant and the food came out at a nice clip. Definitely a place to return to. Check it out! read more

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An amazing pizza spot that also has great pasta dishes. This is located in Lido and you're able to make RSVP through the website. There's limited tables for outdoor seating and a large community table with some bar seats indoors. With a RSVP, we still had to wait for a party outside to finish up, before being seated. I'm not sure if today was understaffed but we ordered the cucumber ginger lemonade and was told, one glass would taste different because it was made the day before? It was an odd thing to say after we already noticed one was regular lemonade and didn't have the same coloring as the other glass. Loved the pepperoni and spicy chicken sausage pizza. We decided to try the artichoke one. It got a bit tiring but was unique and still worth trying, if you share it with a couple of people. The star of the show is definitely the saffron miso pasta. Great portion size and filling. read more

Skal Pizza - Saffron Miso Pasta Pepperoni Pizza Artichoke Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Extremely mediocre pizza. Came here with high hopes after a bunch of my Yelp friends sang high praises about it but was left feeling meh about it. Waited forrrevvverrrrr for one pizza and one pasta to arrive, and it definitely got much less busy after we sat down at 2PM, so it wasn't an issue of the kitchen being backed up. The food was definitely not worth the wait. The Saffron miso pasta was very oily with not much taste to it, and the Pineapple & spicy chorizo pizza was quite "wet" (not sure if it was because of oil or from the pineapple juice). Sitting by the docks and the boats was nice though. Won't be returning. Thanks for reading! ^-^ read more

Skal Pizza - Pineapple & spicy chorizo pizza / Arnold Palmer / Saffron miso pasta - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Favorite pizza place in Newport by far. The drinks are amazing, great service always, and the vibe sitting next to the water is unmatched. I've been twice in two weeks if that says anything. read more

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Tonight was my 2nd visit to Skal pizza! Our server was amazing. Super sweet, kind, and helpful! I offered the cucumber mint lemonade and was a little disappointed by how sweet it was...I was hoping it would be a little more tart. But, I absolutely love the bottles the lemonades come in, with the cute green and white straw. It is such a fun vibe! The last time at Skal I had the butternut squash and basil pizza and that was amazing! This time, I went with the charred wedge salad and I was surprised by how small it was. I'm thinking it was a 1/4 of a head of lettuce. It had a lot more dill than I'd prefer, but it was still very tasty! My friend got the kale cesar and I'd recommend that for sure - especially because of the crispy Parmesan topping! I finished the meal off with the coffee tiramisu and it was just ok for me. It was more like a parfait with layers of crème and sponge cake. I sadly didn't taste much espresso or coffee. Despite a few missed opportunities as mentioned, I still really enjoy this location and they have a lot of really unique choices. I can't wait to come back and try a pasta next! read more

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My friend asked me to meet up at SKAL Pizza, and I'm glad I did , it turned out to be a lovely afternoon with delicious food and a fantastic view. We chose to sit outside, right by the water. The weather was perfect, and the fresh ocean breeze made the experience even more enjoyable. There were also some beautiful yachts nearby, adding to the relaxing coastal vibe. I ordered the Pineapple & Spanish Chorizo Pizza $23 to eat at the restaurant, and also got a Pepperoni Pizza $23 to go. Both pizzas were delicious , full of flavor and clearly made with quality ingredients. The crust was crispy, yet still had that nice chewy texture that makes a great pizza. The portions were a bit small for the price. Each pizza was just enough for one person, so $23 felt a little pricey. But considering the premium location in Newport Beach, the price makes sense Our server was very friendly and cheerful, which made the experience even better. One downside was the parking , it was quite difficult to find a spot. read more

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Skäl Pizza is located at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach and serves wood-fired pizzas. It's tucked away in the back facing the water with outdoor seating and some indoor counter space. There is a parking structure and the restaurant validates parking for up to an hour. We ordered the pepperoni pizza ($23), pineapple & spanish chorizo pizza ($23), and housemade meatballs with crostini ($15). The pepperoni was classic but we enjoyed the pineapple & spanish chorizo more. It was sweet from the green hot honey and pineapple, spicy from the jalapeño, and herbaceous from the micro cilantro. It was a unique combination of flavors I haven't had on a pizza. The meatballs were very flavorful and one of the better meatballs I've had. For drinks we ordered the passionfruit lemonade ($8) which was refreshing. Along with pizzas they also serve pasta, sandwiches, and salads. They also have happy hour during the weekday from 2pm to 5pm. It's a nice lunch or date spot with good views of the water in a chill environment. read more

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What a very pleasant experience to have a pizza and a drink by the water. The restaurant is small and intimate, they have a full bar, and their pizza is delicious! The flavor of the butternut squash and sage pizza was simply divine. The combination of ingredients is a must-try if you like butternut squash. I've never had one and I am hooked on this one. Friendly staff and very cozy ambience inside. Parking was easy and there are plenty of meters nearby. We will definitely be coming back to try more things on the menu. Killer view!! read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here! It's tucked in Lido, making the location very cute and inviting. I found that both their outdoor and indoor seating offers the perfect vibe to catch up with friends and loved ones. The food is really good too, reasonably portioned for the price, and top tier ingredients/quality. My personal favorite off the menu was their pineapple and Spanish chorizo pizza! Very flavorful and well balanced. Service can be a little slow from time to time but not really a huge issue in my opinion. read more

Skal Pizza - Pineapple & Spanish Chorizo Pizza, Artichoke Pizza, Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

We were seated and greeted right away upon our arrival on a Sunday afternoon. Our view was pretty nice since we were facing the harbor. I'm wasn't a huge fan of the dishes(only because I don't really like pizza/Italian food), but my brother loved all of it. The saffron miso pasta didn't have much flavor. My favorite dish was probably the artichoke pizza read more

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A very popular date night spot with views of the waterfront! We went on a Friday night and were seated outside right away, but they do take reservations. We ordered the butternut squash pizza and the miso pasta. Service was a little awkward - not sure if they were training but two staff members took our order. Food was also pretty slow and took a bit of time to arrive. The butternut squash pizza was hot and fresh but was on the sweeter side from the squash. The saffron miso pasta didn't really taste like saffron or miso and just tasted creamy and cheesy. Overall, food was alright and not really anything memorable but the views are definitely nice! read more

Skal Pizza - Butternut Squash & Sage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Surprisingly awesome! I tend to be skeptical of restaurants in highly trafficked boujee areas since they can often be overpriced and mediocre in food quality. Not Skal! While in Lido on a busy Saturday, we stumbled upon this restaurant and decided to give it a try. The pizza, Cesar salad, heirloom carrot dish, and cocktails we ordered were all excellent. The salad in particular was a standout due to the crunchy parmesan shell over the top of the lettuce. Great food plus a relaxing location on the harbor! I'll be back. read more

Great food accompanied by less than great service here at Skal. Made a reservation for the dining room but our party of 4 was seated in the alleyway behind the restaurant. It was between 20-30 minutes before anybody came to take drink/food orders from us as well as offer to turn on the heater while we were sitting there quite cold until then. After taking drink orders our server informed us that we had been given the wrong menu (and looking at it for the past 30 minutes) and she would be getting us a "much smaller" menu. Prices on the new menu were about $3 more expensive per item as well. Not a great look here. Our food was brought before we were given silverware or napkins and had to wait on those as well. 10/10 to the kitchen because the food was delicious. We liked the unique pineapple pizza and miso pasta had a great sauce. Pepperoni pizza was good but more of your classic on that one and nothing special or different. Hard to tell if I would come back here because the service was lacking but the food was good. read more

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Luke has the best energy, so professional and did an amazing job! He was engaging and had great information regarding the many at Skal. read more

Skal Pizza - Luke giving us Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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Very delicious pizza, thin crust and chewy! The location is nice, right next to the boats and water. Long wait, so make reservations in advance. read more

Skal Pizza - Tomato Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Our waiter Caleb was so friendly and attentive. Also, the hostess was very accommodating in helping us to get a table we liked. It was a very busy afternoon so very appreciative. The food & drinks were excellent too! We had arugula salad, avocado pizza and carrots. My margarita was excellent too! read more

Adding dessert, pizza and salad review: Arugula with pears, candied pecans and fig balsamic is my new favorite salad. The strawberry budino is more like a more like a creamy touched jello. Vs a full on creamy budino, but has a delicious sweet strawbeery purée on it with coconut whipped cream. Lemon tiramisu is like a lemon shortcake. It bursts with lemon flavor and is delicious. Butternut squash pizza is Devine. Rich with vegan Gouda and touched with spicy agave. Oh and that crispy sage Mushroom and Kalamata olive pizza is earthy. read more

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Ah! Wow what a find! Other than the horrible parking that is the Peninsula :( This place is such a gem. Stunning view right on the dock/water next door to amazing places you could stay here for hours. Ordered the Arugula and Seasonal Fruit Salad- pears were the fruit and wow did we devour this salad. Perfectly naturally sweet and light. The avocado pizza was delicious, not too heavy but all perfectly filling. The jalapeño ricotta was so delicious. For drinks, we got the cucumber mint lemonade & the iced söder tea (an english breakfast with notes of florals and fruits). The tea was very floral but calming, and the lemonade was great and sweet! I will be coming back very soon! read more

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Kaleb was prompt in bringing us everything we requested and always had a smile on his face. He was attentive throughout the experience without ever being overbearing. Really appreciated his great attitude and service. read more

FANTASTIC and unique menu items. Don't pass them up! We randomly picked a restaurant for a late lunch / early dinner while in the area and picked Skal based on Yelp reviews and their location on the water. Pizza - We tried the Pineapple Chorizo and the Spicy Chicken Sausage and both were really good. The Pineapple Chorizo was sweet and spicy and very different than your usual pineapple pizza. The Chicken Sausage pizza was a white pizza base and was also very flavorful. Great crust and wood-fired pizza char taste. Pasta - We tried the Saffron Miso pasta. Opted to not add any proteins because we were already splitting 2 pizzas, too. It looked so good in the Yelp photos we had to order a dish to try. Tasted like butter noodles kicked up a notch. Drinks - We opted for their Raspberry Orange lemonade, which was flavored with house-made syrups. It was really good and not overly sweet. So good, we had them add a 2nd drink to our order - the Passionfruit lemonade. Parking - we opted for parking on one of the side streets. 2 Hour parking was $5, a lot cheaper than we were expecting. There is a structure nearby but it was full. The restaurant validates 1 hour for the parking structure. If we lived nearby, we would definitely be coming back as regulars! They had a sign with lots of great Happy Hour menu deals, too. read more

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I recently checked out skal pizza for a date night and we had the best time. The views were amazing especially at sunset. We ordered the tomato pizza and artichoke white pizza. The artichoke white pizza was a fun pizza to try. It was rich with flavor and lots of artichoke! Skal does validate parking for up to an hour. read more

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Skal was soooooo good and the prices are pretty reasonable too!!! The spicy chicken sausage pizza is a MUST TRY! I also loved the meatballs and pasta but the pasta wasn't too crazy for me. Definitely coming back for the pizza and i'm excited to try more variations!!! read more

Skal Pizza - Spicy Chicken Sausage Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

My husband and I have been going around town finding pizza places to try so when I saw this place on instagram, I knew we had to try it. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. The place is quite small. Seats only about 8 people inside, and a couple more tables outside. The pizza was just ok. I actually really liked the pasta. It was very good. I also really liked the Caesar salad which actually was made from kale and not romaine lettuce like regular Caesar salad, and the dressing was a little different than the classic, but still very good, especially with the crusted parmesan on top. read more

Skal pizza delivered an excellent birthday dinner experience for my girlfriend and I. We were promptly seated right next to the water with an amazing view, Heaters were placed all around, so we were a comfortable throughout the evening. Drinks came quick with many fun non-alcoholic options, which I appreciate as I don't drink much. The hibiscus lemonade was very good. Our pizza and meatballs were absolutely delicious, hot, crispy and fresh. Overall 10/10 experience. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Skal Pizza - Meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Amazing food, ambience, and service. Kaleb was our server and we took all of his recommendations which included the white pizza with artichoke (add prosciutto), kale Caesar, and saffron pasta. All really good. Also shoutout to Luke as he provided excellent service as well! read more

Luke was the man. Every time a new app was passed he knew it was gas and would bring it to us. 10/10 read more

Skal Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

I absolutely loooove the avocado pizza here. A big shout out to Michelle my waiter she recommended I add the "chorizo" to my pizza and oh my gosh it was amazing! That will literally be the only way I order it now. She gives the best recommendations and gives great service. This is a great spot for some yummy lunch and a relaxing time and even better you get great service! read more

Skal Pizza - Avocado Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California

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The pizza was great, but the real highlight for me was the perfectly roasted carrots paired with two unexpected ingredients; hot honey and dill yogurt dip. I would come back just for those carrots any day.The meatballs, however, were a bit disappointing. I wish they had a more authentic Swedish flavor, especially given the restaurant's name. I'm also a fan of budino, but Skål's version was unpleasant and tasted overwhelmingly like orange marmalade. I was a little annoyed that despite making a reservation for outdoor patio seating on a busy Saturday night, we were placed at the last table in the alley walkway. I just wish we had been given a better table considering the advance reservation. Overall, love the concept, food was pretty good and I hope they offer more Swedish/Scandinavian dishes in the future. We could use more Scandinavian food spots, there are hardly any and that type of food would fit in perfect with the keto/gluten free/vegan Newport crowd read more

Skal Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Newport Beach, California