I've been waiting literal AGES to try this place (reservations are a blood bath), and it was so…read moreworth it! For starters, the entire staff from host to servers were so friendly and attentive, it was a very welcoming and warm environment. Now to the main event, the pizza! I ordered the classic pepperoni and the garlic pesto pizza and both were so dang good. The crust is crispy, delicious, and flavorful. I savoured every bite, especially the garlic pizza - that was a stand out for me! I also ordered a slice of the princess cake and it was divine. Fluffy, moist, and light. I will definitely weather the brutal reservations again, very impressed with everything here!

Quarter Sheets had been on my list to try, and while I can see why it's popular, it didn't quite…read morelive up to the hype for me. The pizza had a nice crispy crust with quality ingredients, especially the pepperoni slices and fresh basil, but overall the flavors didn't stand out as much as I expected. The pesto slice was probably my favorite of the bunch, while the pepperoni was solid but nothing particularly memorable. The service was friendly and efficient, and the staff got our order out quickly. The casual, laid-back atmosphere made it a nice spot to grab a slice, though seating is pretty limited. We also tried the cake for dessert, which was light and enjoyable, but overall the meal left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. It wasn't bad by any means, just not a place I'd go out of my way for.

If you're a deep-dish pizza lover, you HAVE to try Masa in Echo Park! I got the "Lots of Meat"…read moreDeep Dish and it was seriously so good. The crust was thick, crispy on the outside, and perfectly cheesy and flavorful, with plenty of toppings in every bite. Definitely a hearty, satisfying pizza and easily a 5/5 for me. Masa is definitely worth checking out if you're in Echo Park and craving a really good deep-dish pizza! The spot is really cute too!

My daughter and I were leaving a KCRW members-only event at LACMA on a Saturday night and had some…read moretime before an 11:00 PM 70mm IMAX showing of The Odyssey at AMC Universal Cinema. Since they're open until 10:00 PM, we decided to stop by Masa of Echo Park for our very first visit. We called in advance to go over our options, and the people on the phone both times were fantastic--kind, helpful, and empathetic. They clearly explained the house policy: in-house deep dish orders have a 9:00 PM cutoff. Since we wouldn't make it in time for that, we placed a deep dish order over the phone to go and planned to eat a thin-crust tavern-style pie in the restaurant. For our dine-in pie, we ordered a tavern-style pizza split 1/2 Laguna (mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil) and 1/2 Baxter (pepperoni or veggie pepperoni, ricotta, house hot honey, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil). We expected the Laguna side to come topped with fresh basil as described on the menu, but as you can see in the photos, we were served what was essentially just a plain 1/2 cheese pie on one side and 1/2 Baxter on the other. When we pointed out to the server that the Laguna half was missing its basil, she insisted it was a Laguna and claimed the Laguna doesn't come with basil. The server was kind enough to bring us a side of fresh basil to add ourselves. After we left, we looked back to the menu description (which explicitly lists mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil). While we appreciated the quick fix of the plentiful of fresh basil she brought us, it was frustrating that neither the kitchen nor the server simply owned up to the oversight. A quick apology and accountability go a long way--it's truly the difference between a 3-star and a 4-star experience, and it's what builds trust with first-time diners. Miscommunication aside, the thin, crisp tavern-style crust was great--it hit with nostalgic vibes like Monty's in Highland Park back in the 1980s. I'd easily come back just to grab a tavern-style pie to go. Strangely, the pizza cooled down surprisingly fast in the dining room. It did not hold the heat well. As for the deep dish, we saved it for breakfast the next morning, and it was delicious. We ordered a small "All Meats" deep dish--which is more than enough food for two people. When they say "lots of meat," they mean it: there was a massive sausage patty stretching across the entirety of the top of the pie alongside plenty of pepperoni. The cornmeal masa crust adds incredible depth and flavor to the dough. To me, it holds its own right alongside Chicago icons like Pequod's or Lou Malnati's, though the cheese layer was lighter than other establishments. The dining room is dark and a wee bit dated, giving off the feel of an old-school Italian spot (or a former Mexican restaurant converted into a pizzeria) with dark red and brown tones. The temperature inside was a bit on the cool side, but still comfortable. They sat the two of us in a generous booth easily large enough for five people. It's a huge space overall, offering a nice mix of tables, booths, and a large bar area. This corner of Echo Park has grown into a bustling food hub, but parking was easy on this night--there's a public lot behind the restaurant, though we lucked out with prime street parking just a block away (perks of arriving after 9:00 PM on a Saturday!). We arrived at 9:16 PM and let the host and server know we had a deep dish to go and wanted to sit down for tavern style and drinks. They reminded us a couple of times that the deep dish had to remain to-go due to the late hour, which was no problem at all since we already knew the drill. (Though interestingly, a review from May 29th mentioned guests could call ahead to fire a deep dish pie to eat in-house upon arrival to offset the 45-minute bake time--that policy wasn't an option during our visit). The initial phone service and host team were wonderful--they even gave us great local parking tips over the phone. However, the floor service faltered once the Laguna mix-up happened. The server also never introduced herself by name, and her defensive response to a basic menu correction left a somewhat sour note on an otherwise friendly night. Masa nails the food--the tavern crust is top-tier and the deep dish is a meat-lover's dream. With a bit more accountability on the service side when kitchen mix-ups happen, it could easily be a regular go-to. For now, it's gonna be a grab and go place--keep the great food, skip the less than service.

It's amazing to see how much the neighborhood has changed since I lived here years ago. The old…read moretheater on Sunset has been transformed into a pizzeria--one of several reinventions over time--but this latest version seems to be a real hit with locals. It's a great spot to hang out and watch sports, with plenty of tables and TVs throughout. The food is flavorful, and the full bar is a nice bonus. If I still lived nearby, this would definitely be my go-to for happy hour. Their $10 pizza and wings special is a solid deal for the portion size. The staff is friendly and accommodating, which makes the experience even better. The only drawback is parking, which can be a bit of a challenge.

I went to this pizza place with some of my coworkers, but I was never planning to sit down and eat…read morewith the group because I had to leave right away to take care of my son. I hadn't sat down, ordered anything, or received any table service. I simply wanted to place a separate to-go order before leaving. One of the servers told me that because I had walked in with the group, they would still charge me a 20% service fee on my to-go order. That honestly made no sense to me. I wasn't dining with the group and wasn't receiving any table service. What made the experience even worse was the way the server spoke to me about it. The attitude was unnecessarily rude and made the whole interaction very unpleasant. Maybe the pizza is good, but after being treated like this, I don't think I'll ever come back. Good food isn't enough to make up for poor customer service.

Love ordering delivery from here. My favorite is the mushroom, it's literally packed with…read moremushrooms, and super flavorful, like a gourmet style mushroom pizza. The acorn squash pizza, and sausage pizza are also very good. The roasted cauliflower is so good, but not always available. Caesar salad is solid. Sometimes the crust is not always consistent, that would be the only negative I can think of. Otherwise, I'd recommend trying this place, especially for the mushroom pizza.

I cannot stop thinking about the roasted mushroom and shallot pizza! Absolutely delicious and…read morememorable. I have had this particular pizza of theirs in several events and there is a reason why it is always ordered. It is a crowd favorite and it is certainly mine too!

Echo Park has no shortage of pizza spots, but Naughty Pie Nature is easily leading the pack. Just a…read moreheads-up when you're looking for it--it's easy to miss on the street corner! It's essentially just an order window/door with a single small table outside and no indoor seating, so it's best planned as a quick grab-and-go or a quick slice on the curb. I ordered the O.P.P. (Original Pepperoni Pie), and it's a masterclass in balance. The Ezzo pepperoni cupped up perfectly with crispy, charred edges that catch all that flavorful oil, while the crushed tomato sauce brought just the right brightness to cut through the rich mozzarella and fresh basil. The crust hits that ideal sweet spot--light and airy with a solid structural chew and fantastic undercarriage. If you're a fan of high-quality, Neapolitan-style hybrid pies, this hidden neighborhood gem is an absolute must-try in LA!

If you haven't been here yet, you need to check this place out. I already did a review on their…read morepizza, and it's still by far the best pizza I've ever had. Today I came back for a couple of slices, but I finally decided to try the banana pudding. All I can say is... wow. This might be the best dessert I've ever had. It was made with vanilla custard, Chantilly cream, fresh banana, vanilla cookies, and salted caramel, and every spoonful was incredible. The custard was rich and creamy, the bananas were fresh, the cookies added a nice little crunch, and that salted caramel brought everything together with just the right amount of sweetness. I honestly couldn't stop eating it. Every bite was just as good as the last, and before I knew it, the whole thing was gone. If you go for the pizza, do yourself a favor and save room for the banana pudding. It's absolutely worth it!!!!

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the pizza was here. The wood-fired oven gives the crust a…read moregreat texture and flavor that you just don't get from standard pizza chains. It had a nice crisp edge while still staying soft in the center. The toppings tasted fresh, and everything felt balanced instead of overloaded with cheese or sauce. You can tell some care goes into making the pizzas rather than simply pushing out orders. What I liked most is that it feels like a neighborhood gem -- simple, focused on quality, and delivering exactly what you want when you're craving pizza. Definitely a place I'd order from again, especially for the wood-fired crust alone

Great wood-fired pizza and even better service. Love supporting a small business that clearly cares…read moreabout its customers. The owner actually picked up the phone before they were officially open just to take our order so it would be ready right at opening (huge clutch move since we were on a time crunch). The pizza itself did not disappoint. The pepperoni was perfectly crisp with that classic wood-fired flavor, and the margherita was fresh, simple, and done right. Also, love that these pizzas are not too thick. Just a great all around experience. Definitely coming back.

For some odd reason, a lot of Italian spots have seemingly cropped up overnight in Echo Park and…read morethe greater region. Out of sheer luck, my best friend decided to chose this spot for our girls' night dinner, and we have decided on consensus that we savored every bite of our meal. We started our meal with the absolutely delectable focaccia erbraica, a cinnamon roll looking starter bread with olives, currant and a generous sprinkle of rosemary and salt. It came with a pad of homemade honey butter and a dab of olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette. It was so umami and paired with the butter seemingly melted in our mouths. We also countered that carb bomb with deliciously charred broccolini with walnuts and a squeeze of citrus. Highly cruciferous veggies should only be grilled based on how fast we cleaned our plate. As for the entrees, the plates are meant to share, but I skipped lunch and ate my own bowl of mafaldine short rib pasta (yes you read that right). It was so hearty and satisfying. As a kid, I loved stealing the cooked lasagna noodles and eating them by itself when my mom would make lasagna, so having it on my own bowl of pasta (in the form of mafaldine) gratified my inner child. The short rib was so tender and it was perfectly sauced. I could have eaten another bowl. My friend ordered a steak and a rigatoni alla carbonara, and while I didn't try the former, the latter rigatoni was so delicious as well. For dessert, we ordered the tiramisu, and luckily the last one of the night. It had equal parts espresso soaked cake and cream, and it was the perfect sweet note to end our epically delicious meal.

Bacetti is a beautiful restaurant serving delicious food, but our experience was unfortunately let…read moredown by some confusing and inconsistent service. The restaurant is located near Dodger Stadium in a hilly residential area that isn't particularly pedestrian-friendly. Parking was by far the biggest logistical challenge, as we couldn't find any dedicated parking options beyond residential street parking. It's worth planning extra time if you're driving. We arrived around 7:45 for our 8pm reservation simply to check in, not expecting to be seated early. The host, seeming a little bothered, let us know our table would be ready closer to our reservation time and offered grabbing a drink at the bar next door as an option while we wait. We didn't want to order drinks, so we stood against the wall in the waiting area across the host stand. We were single-file, hugging the wall and not blocking anyone. Nevertheless, we were quickly told we couldn't wait there and needed to either go outside (it was cold) or sit at the tables next to the bar. After taking the indoor option given to us, a server came over to take our order. We explained that we were only sitting there because the host had directed us to wait there until our table was ready. The server responded, "Well, if you're here, it's basically expected you order a drink." Restaurants: please do not play games with your patrons. If purchasing something is expected to use the waiting area you direct us to, it leaves a really bad taste to discover it after you've sat down. After 8, we were seated in the main restaurant for our reservation. Our server was friendly, personable, and never made us feel pressured to order more than we wanted like I've encountered in other places. The menu was explained as family-style, with dishes intended to arrive around the same time. Unfortunately, the pacing of the meal didn't match that explanation. Instead of arriving together, the dishes came out individually over the course of about 1-2 hours, often 10-20 minutes apart. I completely understand that everything is made fresh, but it was disappointing after being told the meal would be timed differently. Setting accurate expectations would have gone a long way. The food itself was excellent and easily the highlight of the evening. While the dishes leaned a bit salty, everything was crafted artfully with quality ingredients. The stuffed fried squash blossoms, carbonara, pesto, and peach & burrata salad were all standouts that I'd happily order again.

We had a wonderful experience at Grá! We walked up without a reservation and were so grateful they…read morewere able to seat us on the sidewalk outside within just a few minutes. Although the patio looked very cozy and inviting we were glad to be able to try this spot. As a welcome surprise, we were treated to a complimentary watermelon shooter, which was incredibly refreshing. We started with the market salad which was fresh, flavorful, and tossed in a delicious zesty dressing. It was the perfect size to share. For our main we ordered the Margherita pizza and the sourdough crust was a standout I'm a huge fan of sourdough and it made the pizza even more memorable. Everything we ordered was delicious and the attentive staff made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

Service was cool dude was kinda weird. Food was mid at best. Sourdough pizza was alright. Good…read moredough but everything else flavor wise was lacking. We got the crudo which was a crudo for ants.. the jalapeño was bigger than the fish lol rather go to Uovo for a decent hamachi crudo. Tartare was overly sweet. $3 for Parmesan charge fyi. This is a spot for ppl who wanna be bougie but don't actually eat food. Aka your typical LA influenzas Overall I rather get La sorted's down the street.

Amazing pizza and focaccia sammies! Wasn't too much of a fan of the meatball since it…read more The slice we ordered came fresh and all totally crispy. They have a couple simple patio tables right outside so you can eat there or just take it to go. But they inside is non existent- more of a casual counter set up where you order n go. PARKING: free small lot with other businesses thank gawd! Came on a Saturday afternoon and there were plenty of vacant spots to park.

Place was great when it opened. Total clown zone now. You'd think no in house service they might…read moreget orders right and be friendly. No. Avoid. When is the grand closing?

Dough good- not soggy. Sauce perfect. Cheese perfect. It was a clean clear slice. Not a drop of…read moregrease.

Went there looking for a good slice of pie and ordered the Bronx. It took 15+ minutes for one…read moreslice. I opened the box to see a tiny line of bland ground meat and 4 slivers of a red onion. The description had sausage in it and it was missing as well as other mentioned ingredients. I was mind blown at the sight and taste and wait time and temperature of this old barely reheated slice of regret. Echo park has endless food options and great pizza spots. This really wasn't it. Don't let bad pizza happen to good people. The pizza itself was luke warm and bland. Literally one of the worst slices of pizza in my life. Hard times pizza, not even once.