Jyan Isaac Bread's Ghisallo is a pizza spot with entirely outdoor seating, and we made a…read morereservation for four on a Friday night. We landed on the back patio, which is the move -- string lights, trees, really cute. Your other options are a few tables out restaurant-side or a boxed-in area on the street side. Just know it's all outside, and even with heaters around it gets chilly at night. We came for the pizza and that's exactly where the focus should stay: * Cacio e pepe pizza: Surprisingly delicious. Not a 1-1 with the pasta you're familiar with, but still really good and worth ordering. * Diavola: Spicy and always my favorite. * Margherita: Classic and solid, always worth having. * Rigatoni with pink vodka sauce: Server's rec for most popular sauce, and it delivered. * Little gem salad: Super herbaceous and delicious. * Arancini: Skip it. Middling for the price point... put that money toward another pizza. Pizzas and pastas run $25-29. FYI there's a 3% Healthy LA fee on your bill. Payment is handled tableside on a touchpad (card, Apple Pay, etc.). Vibe is cute, service was helpful, and I'd definitely return to lean even harder into the pizza menu. Parking: Meters up and down both sides of the street - plenty of options (and more on the other side of the street).

I work right across the street somehow missed this little spot tucked along Ocean Park, but…read moreGhisallo was such a pleasant surprise. Came here for a casual lunch with colleagues and left already planning my next visit. The pizza is shockingly affordable for Santa Monica--and actually filling, which feels rare these days. I ordered the Market Vegetable and loved the fresh arugula piled on top (always a win for me). Everything tasted bright, fresh, and thoughtfully put together. But the real hidden gem? The back patio. I had no idea it even existed since the front seating gets all the attention, but the patio feels like a little oasis--quiet, charming, and perfect for a relaxed lunch break. Great food, great value, and an unexpectedly lovely atmosphere. Definitely adding this to my regular rotation.

What a fantastic find! The pizza was absolutely delicious with a perfectly crisp crust and fresh,…read moreflavorful toppings. The pasta was just as amazing, and even the fries were outstanding--crispy, seasoned perfectly, and impossible to stop eating! The atmosphere was warm, fun, and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. The service was fast, friendly, and efficient, which made the whole experience even better. If you're looking for incredible Italian food, a great vibe, and quick, attentive service, this place is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

Fiorelli was doing a complimentary slice and I was down to support small business…read more The chicken tenders with the spicy ranch is so delicious!! I mean you can taste the quality of the ingredients! It was so delicious. Come support this establishment!

Great atmosphere and kind waitstaff. The fennel crusted pork chop was amazing, and the guanciale…read morepizza was perfectly made. Definitely a must-try in Santa Monica

First of all, if you know about the Westside, it's hard to find parking. No problem, here; you get…read morevalidation if you come and park in the lot where the restaurant is located. The ambience is calm and breezy; waitstaff are very attentive and friendly. Hubby and I shared the broad beans with fennel and fried shallots. My first time trying it and even if you hate lima beans (these are similar in shape but so much nicer), you will crave this creamy, savory dish. I'm still salivating over the Caesar salad with white anchovies; don't be discouraged just because anchovies have a bad rap for being fishy. The white ones are vinegar-y and fresh and they use bread crumbs instead of croutons. I love the addition of the slightly bitter but crunchy radicchio. For the main, we shared the guanciale white pizza (no tomato sauce) and the crust is thin and bubbly like you would get in Naples. And for dessert, we chose the Basque-like cheesecake with sour cherry compote. Hubby and I don't drink alcohol anymore so there are three mocktail choices along with a zero-proof IPA that's very hoppy. I chose the hibiscus mocktail and it was perfectly icey, tart and fragrant. Honestly the best meal I've had in a long while and the prices are affordable and ideal for a first date or a business meeting.

I understand the hype. Sei Pizza is fantastic…read more The bread is satisfyingly doughy, fresh, light, and airy. The ingredients are clean, refreshing, and intentional. The za itself is as delicious as you'll find anywhere here in the United States. I ordered for pickup and drove 25 minutes before diving in. And the pizza still tasted like it was fresh out of the oven. Get the mala lamb pizza. That was my favorite. So distinct, savory, fresh, and satisfying. I'd recommend that to anyone who's looking for a slightly heartier option. Sei Pizza must be at the top of any pizza lover's list.

Small venue but with blasting flavors. And the crust...OMG is what sets them apart from the…read moreothers. Without a single doubt. This has to be the best pizza place in town. Each pie is made in high heat oven bake. Thin crust pizza with a fluffy and airy crust that exudes a soft, warm, slightly Smokey aroma with each bite. Toppings can vary depending on the day, but I normally like to mix both a tomato based sauce and white sauce pie. So therefore always a group venture. Diavola was a show stopper. A tomato based sauce with Fior di latte cheese and perfectly crisp pepperoni. Not gonna lie, I ate 3/4 of the pie on my own. Bianca was a white sauce with Fior di Latte and uniquely a lemon preserve. Pretty distinct citrus flavor so not sure how many of you will relate to it. Very unique flavoring. Had 2 slices but not a pie you can eat alone in my opinion. Make sure you're with a partner or group. Overall loved their pies and looking forward to trying the Napoletana and Fungi.

Such a special spot! Love the classic speakers, you got a DJ spinning scrumpcious beats, and the…read morekitchen is firing up some great plates...And the drinks....SLAM! Did I get all those descriptors mixed up? Music slams, kitchen is scrump....OH, this is creative writing, not grammarly. So, yes...tables are SCARSE! so you might stand and eat if you want, but here, the folks dance drink and drift. Super cool staff, and very nice atmos. Had the Aguachile pie, the Margherita, Salad pie, Clams, Tiramisu.....Let me take a moment folks....Tiramisu is not done right in MOST places, even claiming Italian. This dessert is one from Veneto, it is done with egg mostly yolk, espresso coffee, marcarpone cheese, and MARSALA WINE,...no sweet liquors or any other BS..its not supposed to be some sweet bomb dessert! Once you have it done right, and its fresh, you will see. This place out of so many I have tried actually does it right! Major points.We had a few other things linke Del Rancho, House of Learned Docs, and some Draft IPA. All solid, and some just great.

Not No Bar keeps it simple with wood fired pizzas and cocktails. There is extremely limited open…read moreseating and it the whole place gets packed on the weekends with standing room only. It's sort of like, with not much room to sit, and not much room to stand, they didn't decide which one they wanted it to be. The ambiance is cool with a vinyl DJ and the pizza oven out in the open. There's some outdoor seating and it's kid and pet friendly until the later evening hours. The cocktail menu leans tiki, and I had the "I Believe In Science" made with gin, Thai basil, watermelon and soda water. It really didn't taste like much. Their pizza menu changes from time to time. We had the clam pizza which was almost personal pizza size and cost a cool $27. At that price, I would expect to be blown away. Overall, the whole experience was underwhelming.

I am so pleased I stopped by here. I donated plasma on Saturday evening, and I was already running…read moreon empty (not the brightest idea, I'll admit). This place is open late, and nothing else was available at 10:00pm in Santa Monica because it's, well, Santa Monica. This place was so cute and had a liquor store right next door (I'm sober, but I made note for my normie homies). All I wanted was a pepperoni pizza, and I ordered one for literally $16 dollars - which is an insanely good price in 2026 in Santa Monica. This pie was made to order, and it was so yummy, cheesy, and delicious - I loved it, the crust was crunchy and soft, a little too thick for my taste, but honestly till good. I nearly ate the entire thing in one sitting, so the crust couldn't have been THAT thick. The owners were so kind, sweet and helpful. They clearly CARE about their customers and their food, they put a lot of work into their service and their food and it shows. I am very pleased to have found this spot, and I will continue to come and get affordable pies, and next time I'll 100% be getting the motz sticks. They said that on their site there are deals, sometimes you can get the motz sticks for free with an order of a pizza. WHAT?! Can't wait to go back and try other things here. Like it or not, I know I'll be treated well and taken care of by the family-like staff here. THANK YOU SAMO PIZZA FOR KEEPING RESTAURANTS FAMILIAL AND APPROACHABLE IN 2026.

Very friendly staff, but very mediocre pizza and terrible ambience :(…read more Sauce was bland, sausage was neither sweet or spicy, cheese was just OK. Staff lets the alarms on the timers ring for 3-5 minutes, repeatedly?? I guess the noise pollution doesn't bother them, but it was driving me crazy. Finally had to put in earphones just to block it out, even though I was sitting outside.

Came in with no expectations, but was pleasantly surprised by our experience here! Came with a…read moreparty of 5 people and ordered the following: DISHES (* denotes favorite/would order again) - *Mezzi Rigatoni Carbonara: not your average carbonara, but was delicious nonetheless. The rigatoni was cooked perfectly al dente - *Duck Pappardelle: a table favorite! The duck was plentiful and was enjoyed by all. The pappardelle was a little too soft for some people at the table, but I personally enjoy a wide, flat noodle. - Linguine al Limone: lemony and bright. I only wish there was a protein (like seafood?) with this to help enhance the flavor - Margherita pizza: Classic and delicious. The crust was delicious on this slice. - *Mushroom pizza: Toppings were generous and we all liked the mushrooms. Our crust in particular was a little on the burnt side, but we just picked off the areas that were more blackened. - *Green Beans: served chilled which provided a nice brightness to our dishes - Grilled Broccolini: good bite and also helped break up the meal Overall the dishes were easy to be shared and we left pretty full. Prices are also pretty reasonable for the amount of food that we got. PARKING Street parking only, but it wasn't too difficult to find parking on the street.

Hostess Dani (female) is a terrible representative for this beautiful restaurant…read more I had bookmarked this restaurant & when I happened to pass this area, we dropped in at 515 pm without a reservation. Since it was still early and a Monday, the restaurant was empty. The first person we encountered was the female hostess Danni. I was happy to try the place out finally but unfortunately she started the experience terribly. Danni stared at my daughter and me when we walked up. No fake smile, nothing. She looked sour and annoyed. Definitely not welcoming or gracious whatsoever. She asked if we had a reservation. Told her no. I ignored her demeanor at that point. Another female employee was standing next to her. Danni turned her back to us to whisper to her. It was odd and awkward. Bad vibes. The other woman walked us to the back of the restaurant and seated us inside, at a table by an open exterior door directly in the sun and close to the sidewalk. I asked if we could be seated elsewhere & the young lady said, "I was told to seat you here." I asked her to ask if we could sit elsewhere since the entire large restaurant and patio were completely open and it was only 5:15 on a Monday. Only after I raised these points did the girl finally say she'd ask Danni. We stood there while she walked back, she and Danni talked, they looked at us for awhile and the girl came back to finally seat us elsewhere. Our waiter was wonderful and the meatballs were deliciously unique so I gave two stars for them. My daughter and I ordered the lemon pasta, two orders of the meatballs, salad and carbonara. The whole experience was ruined by how it started so unpleasantly, making us feel very unwelcome for some inexplicable reason. The entire time we were there, only a couple of parties had come in to dine. The majority of tables were available throughout the entire time. The unpleasant interaction with Danni made me feel really uncomfortable and it was hard to relax and enjoy the dinner. At the end of the dinner, I asked a female employee for the hostess' name and rather than giving me her name, she said she'd go get her. I watched her walk to the hostess, they both talked, looked at us and the hostess stood there staring at me. I approached her and asked her to chat if she had a minute. I did not want to resort to writing a review without giving her a chance first. I told her the way she started our dinner was really distasteful and I wanted her to be aware how her behavior makes customers feel and colors their experience at the restaurant. I tried to discuss it with her but saw that her attitude was not going to change. Super disappointing. I hope others don't experience this and I don't understand why she behaved this way. Complete waste of my time and money. I unfortunately cannot recommend this place based on my experience.

We decided to have pizza delivered and ordered:…read more Pineapple, Prosciutto with jalapeños-Detroit style crust Sausage and Roasted Fennel-Detroit style crust Caesar salad Everything was delicious! The toppings were generous. The ingredients were high-quality and fresh. The crust was buttery, crispy on the outside and chewy inside. The Caesar dressing was perfection, as were the croutons. Triple Beam is now my go-to place for pizza. Can't wait to try their Roman style pizza and the other toppings, especially the acorn squash.

A nice little pizza spot here in Santa Monica. I ordered the Margarita pizza and it was a decent…read moresize for 1 person. It comes out nice and fresh and love the thin crunchy crust. And it was nice and cheesy, soooooo good. Definitely hits the spot after a little run. The got some pretty interesting options for types of pizza. They serve a Detroit style and a Roman style pizza. The service was friendly. Parking can be limited with meters.