Folliero's Italian Food and Pizza

A friend recommended this place so we were in the area and decided to give it a try. Service was great, very attentive. The food arrived promptly, hot and tasty. My wife and I enjoyed the side salad with mozzarella (mandatory), lasagna, and a pizza.

My family has been coming here for about 50 years! The food is great and the staff will treat you well. They used to be cash only but recently upgraded and ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS now. It is a small restaurant and gets very busy so be prepared to wait a bit. Sometimes service may be a bit slow but I feel it's worth it to be patient. The XL pizzas are a steal! Huge, hot, fresh and soft crust that you'll want to finish. The meatballs and spaghetti is a classic you can't go wrong with. The sandwiches are super fresh. Oh parking can be a bit of a hassle as well. Paid parking is in back of the restaurant or you can park across the street at the bank after it closes.

Normally top notch but this time I got screwed. I ordered a deluxe with no mushrooms but I got extra mushrooms and not enough of the other toppings. I don't have an issue when I order on the phone but the online system was more convenient. Lesson learned, check your pizza before you walk out.

It's different, pretty good. Customer service could be better, or they could try to incorporate that into the experience. Nobody walks around asking for refills; no one asks if you're okay; nobody cares or thinks about you after you've received your order. Twelve guys all standing—not one asking or making sure everyone is okay. They keep the pepper and cheese hidden behind the counter, and it seems that everyone here is a local because they serve the pizza without asking if you need anything, and everyone gets up and gets it themselves. Maybe I'm used to the service and quality at the Casa in Eagle Rock. They treated me well when I paid. They did there job and served me nothing more

I have loved this places for so many years with normally a friendly staff. Today, I'm sorry you do not yell at your only customer in the building. Out of consideration to not crowd another customer I sat at a table closer to the front door. When a handicapped couple walked in with a walker, I turned around to see if the person I would have crowded left. Indeed, they did, so I proceeded to move to allow the handicap people to sit at my table. I did not order anything at this time, nor did I create any mess or anything. This happened all within 3 minutes of sitting down The older gentleman (manager?) Yells in an angry face "NO YOU SIT BACK RIGHT THERE!!!" pointing at my original chair. I was like what? I'm pointing to the handicapped people who clearly could barely make the walk through the short entrance. I said " I was trying to give them my table to make it easy " "NO!!!!! YOU SIT HERE" He huffs again. I'm 52 and super duper chill. Tip well have loved and embraced this place for at least 12 years. I felt so deflated. I arrived with joy and excitement to have one of my favorite meals in LA as a native Angelino only to be yelled at and made to sit like a child in grade school. With a cooler head he later says to me "because I put you in the system for that table" I was the only person in the entire restaurant until the handicapped people came in and took the table that I got kicked out of. For readership the table is not in any way designated for handicap. He could have easily switched the table in the POS system. Again I had not ordered. Its TOAST pos system the easiest and friendliest system. Both my mushroom pizza and Lasgagna were lightly undercooked. If I can muster the spirit to return, its clear you have to order "double" toppings if you want it to actually cover each slice. There were 2 pieces with zero mushrooms on them. The undercarriage of the pizza was goey and undercooked.

Nice and cozy atmosphere, waited for an hour and a half to be seated. The staff was very attentive, and after seating us towards the back, do to occupancy, they offered us a new table in a more favorable spot. We ordered the following a pizza( well done flavorful), spaghetti with meat sauce(tasted fresh and sauce was fantastic) the cheese garlic bread( Great appetizer goes well with the spaghetti), the lemon chicken pasta( the chicken was delicious the pasta and sauce were average), the meatballs in red sauce were my favorite. The food was good. What I found amazing is that this place feels like you're having dinner at home with friends. The price was jaw-dropping for the quality of food and service you get. It's definitely affordable, I spent $57 for 5 people! Yeah, it's worth the wait and allows you to leave a very nice tip for the staff. Which is how it should be. Loved the place, I would definitely recommend it to anyone out their looking for an affordable, friendly dining experience.

I'm a costumer of this place for a long time and I always order an antipasto for take out but today they give me my salad with out the ham and no salami very disappointed specially because they raised their prices and I pay a lot of money and I'm missing a lot on my salad! I didn't see my salad until I got home!! BTW, customer service lately is not that great !

I took my mom here for lunch. I've been coming here since I was a little girl she's been coming here since she was very young and the rest of my family have for many years. I never seen it this bad the spaghetti was so watery the pizza we got needed to be cooked more it was so soggy I had to cut a piece and all the toppings just fell off. I saved my comment and whatnot until we got the check. After decades he finally got a place that you can pay on your phone or use your card for years the only accepted cash only this place was only cash only who carries cash some do some don't but yeah. As I walk up to pay the check he asked me how was everything!? I told him that the spaghetti was very watery. Well give me a 2-minute talk about the spaghetti saying everyone around here and far like the spaghetti wet saying that it's too dry some others don't like it like that so we put the water on the side while they saw us doing that and they didn't like it so we brought it back and served every one the spaghetti like this. I told him that you should have gave us a choice if we want it watery or not we're not like everyone else. That was the only thing I could get to say with him continuing on about the spaghetti. And then I went on about the pizza and he just said I'm sorry about that 👎

Small little Italian restaurant with a very struggling AC system. We went there a few weeks ago when we had that horrible heat wave in hopes of enjoying a bite and some AC. Let's just say it was cooler outside. Now the place is clean, service good and prices were fair. Ny bf ordered a pizza and spaghetti and I opted for what I thought was caprese on toasted warm bread. It was warm, but a very interesting item and extremely flavor lacking. Definitely not ordering that again. So the place is quaint, but not my favorite. Either way, good service.. just stay away on hit days!

Pains me to do it, but Folliero's - pick up your phone! Be aware, on some nights (depending on who's working the phone) - there's a solid chance they'll disconnect the phone after 6pm or so. I want to support a fam-run business, but literally can't if they hang-up or make it impossible to call in.

I had a mixed experience here at Folliero's. The staff was nice and attentive but that was the only exceptional part of the experience. No one bothered to let us know it was cash only. There's no sign displayed or warning on the menu either. The best part? There's no ATM in the restaurant so after eating you'll have to rush across the street and back to pay. Food: the cheese ravioli was good but nothing worth coming back for mushrooms were fresh 4/5. Spaghetti is decent, but has a weird kind of taste. The sauce wasn't very flavorful 3/5. Garlic bread was okay 3/5

Old school since 1968. We have a few hit and misses here. The spaghetti with marinara sauce is too watery but the taste was good. The regular meat marinara sauce was a lot thicker. The small pizza with mushroom was New York style with a thin crust and was very good and the dough was perfect. It's not the best food but for the low prices they offer it's worth five stars.

Came here after the USC game today with my in laws who grew up in the area. This place is a gem. I got a side of meatballs and a small pizza. The meatballs were absolute fire! The sauce is bomb and the meat is flavorful. The pizza was also very good! It can get a little packed but the decor and the vibe inside is immaculate. If you find yourself in the area definitely try it out. My mother in law asked me to post that the eggplant parm is her go to haha

Luv this joint! Food is always made fresh to order and on point! Pizza beats any others nearby

This small, spot in Highland Park is good for those on a budget, but the food isn't great. My spaghetti and meatballs were watery, and the sauce was thin and bland. The service was good--staff was friendly and quick. It's fine if you just need a cheap meal, but it's not authentic Italian.

My child hood place Love them family own business.. it's busy all the time . I go for Lunch too . Its cash only tho

After visiting my mom at the Montecito Heights Healthcare center my wife and I were hungry and craving for pizza. Then I did my research on my Yelp I found a great pizza place on Figueroa St couple minutes away from center. This part of stretch of Figueroa St is know as restaurants row tons of restaurants on the Figueroa St. I told my wife let's go Folliero"s Italian food and pizza we headed there. We park behind the restaurant this night is busy night for all the restaurants on Figueroa St. We step and waited then they called my name our table was ready then waiter hand us the menu then we saw in saw print it's CASH ONLY then I went across the street at the liquor store to get cash at a ATM. Just came on the right time my wife started to order. We agree to order before I left to get cash,we ordered the antipasto,lasagna,garlic bread and the pizza we ordered the Margherita pizza the classic pizza. First they brought the antipasto and garlic bread we grab some of antipasto amazing antipasto great flavors like the cheese especially it have fresh mozzarella in the antipasto The ham and salami were very good and add flavor to the salad we enjoy the antipasto. The garlic was good and then they brought the lasagna we both share the meal and the lasagna was incredible good great flavors in sauce and cheese was good and cheesy and stretchable it was a heartily meal we both enjoy the lasagna. Finally the Margherita pizza we both grab a slice one bit we feel we were in New York and have an incredible pizza we know how New York style pizza are we love. The staff are very friendly always a smile. We need to come back again and try different items.

Love Folliero's! I've been coming here for many, many years and it is always delicious and so affordable. The Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich is my go to, also love the wood fired pizza. Simple delicious dining in a very sweet atmosphere. The waiters have been around for years and speak both Spanish and Italian. It's a sweet spot in the neighborhood that hasn't changed and feels authentic.

Folliero's was recommended to us by my friend who has been dining here for years! She said the pizza here was amazing and she is correct! Thank you Nikki B! The pastas look good, but we only tried the pizza. The sauce is flavorful and lightly applied to the pizzas. The crust is light and chewy with a flour dusted bottom. The toppings are a good ratio to the pizza and they are generous with the mozzarella cheese. I am getting hungry thinking about Folliero's pizzas! I love classic Italian American red-sauce joints such as Folliero's . Happy vibes and good food. The seasoned staff are very welcoming; a casual yet charming environment. *Cash only.

The food is fabulous and the staff very friendly. And now that they accept credit cards, it's even more fabulous.

Wish this spot was closer to me so I could come more often! Waited about 3 minutes on a Saturday night to be seated and the gentleman who took our order was kind and gave me a recommendation since I was indecisive about which sauce I wanted. For everything we ordered, we were pleased, with full bellies. 2 glasses of house wine, spaghetti with clams, spaghetti and chicken, salad, and extra bread... could not beat the price and the quality of food. Looking forward to trying the pizza next time I'm in town.

They take CREDIT CARDS NOW! Always loved the food, but now they take credit cards. Try the chicken parmigiana. We get that and the pizza and take leftovers home. Both fantastic.

Been coming here for nearly 30 years. The Best all-over pizza in Los Angeles. Eat in or take out. The original.

Generous portions, delicious food, amazing service. Will definitely be making a trip back to this little spot.

This is your classic pizza joint. You can feel the history in its beautiful brick walls (it's apparently one of the oldest establishments in Highland Park!), the tiled counter, and the experienced staff who takes care of you. My family tried the sausage and veggie pizza, pepperoni pizza, the caprese salad, and a side of homemade meatballs. Everything was tasty and solid. Their meatballs were incredible, and the crust on the pizza is so good! Next time, I will try their pasta which had my mouth watering whenever I saw someone's dish being delivered to their table.

This place is garbage. Ordered the margarita pizza and lasagna and it was disappointing. This is the type of place that locals go to because there's nothing else around. FYI, this place was recommended to me by a local. Best thing about this place was the bolillo with butter, I mean the garlic bread!!

The customer service wasnt good at all. They made us feel rushed. The Pizza was alright. I didnt like the oil, but I did like the garlic pieces in the pizza. The Garlic bread was dry and didnt taste like garlic. I wont be back

Loved our pizza and anti pasta salad. Service is friendly, and checking up to the diners needs. Portions generous and very responsive prices too. CASH ONLY.... parking in back as well as an entrance. Won't be our last trip!!! Arrived around 5 p.m. and in 15 all the tables were filled. Lots of locals frequent this eatery.

Best most eco friendly for my wallet... Meat ravioli ... good for a fix Thousand island salad with garlic bread to get warmed up A couple Pacíficos... ice cold Chicken Limon w Capers in white sauce... yummy... and lots of chicken ... We with da family now! Ya hia!!

I've been coming here since I was a little girl! My all-time favorite pizza place It's so good that my family from Utah always takes some back when they come visit!

My family has been coming here since the 70's and it's now a family tradition to eat here every time we're in LA. The food is always delicious and fresh! Best Italian food in LA!

Pro: it's cheap Con: terrible food. Pizza has a film to it. Pasta does too. Avoid. Better places.

This unassuming Italian restaurant is now one of my favorites. Not only is the food extremely well priced but the food is delicious! Have you seen a place fill up your wine glasses to the brim like this in LA?? I have never! Be aware that this is cash only. Order: house wine, rose, spaghetti and meatballs, cheese, mushroom, and sausage pizza Our entire order came out to a little over $30 Will definitely be back!

Not a huge place, but it definitely packs a punch and holds its own as a highland park staple!!! The food is good, but for the price it's exceptional!!!! Rare to find affordable Italian restaurants and this is absolutely one of them. What really makes the place though is the service too, all the employees are so kind and welcoming.

Nothing but love for this restaurant, been coming here since I was In the womb haha Their pizza is just so fresh and delicious, and the service is always genuine and friendly. Truly a gem of a restaurant and their food is amazing.

This place was so fire. Every single thing we ordered was great and this is coming from someone who doesn't have Italian food at the top of their list. We do not live close at all but we WILL be coming back. The service was also excellent. Here's what we had and I'm telling you it was excellent: Antipasto salad Spaghetti and meatballs Spaghetti sausage in garlic and oil Ravioli Margherita pizza Lasagna Italian sausage Deluxe pizza PLEASE BE ADVISED- this place only accepts cash

Probably some of the most amazing pizza I've ever had. The garlic bread was crisp, light, and full of flavor. The crust on the pizza was also amazing because it was thick enough to hold all the toppings without breaking, yet still light enough that you don't feel uncomfortably full afterwards. The tomato sauce and toppings just tasted so fresh. There are always servers walking around, so it's not hard to get their attention if you need something. It's a very cozy and quaint mom and pop type pizzeria. Price wise, it's EXTREMELY fair, especially in this economy. I got a larger, tastier pizza here than I would at any other pizza chain. My only caveat, is the seating area could use some AC or a fan. It was pretty warm in there but you did get used to it after a while. I would definitely recommend this pizzeria.

Theres no visible cash only sign so you dont know until youve already ordered. the pizza was mid and pasta as well. Nothing to ride home about but the decor is cute

I love having this restaurant in the neighborhood. Good food for a great price. The pizza is great and the cheese ravioli

I have been coming here since I was a kid. I love it still as much 30 years later. Consistant and delicious. My go tos are any pizza but I fancy the cheese pizza and their meatball sandwich. Also the antipasto salad is very yummy. The service is quick and they run around that small joint very well to keep you happy. If your ordering take out pizza expect a wait. Especially on the weekends. It's a definite MUST when I go visit my hometown. You tummy will thank you!! Thanks guys for years of great meals and family memories!

Great service and most importantly, great food. Bring cash! Parking meter on streets, limit two hours or park behind at parking lot for a fee also.

As always this place never disappoints!! Delicious !! I ventured out from the usual pizza that is definitely a staple here, and I don't regret my decision. However, I ultimately came back for pizza the following week ;) who can resist that deliciousness!

Great thin crust pizza. We had the margherita and mushroom pizzas and both were very good. The cheese was stringy in the best way. There was a bit of oil that we blotted but I do that with most pizzas. Casual comfortable setting.

I use to frequent this place in high school. So, once in a while I go back. The pizza is great and so is the panino caprese sandwich. My husband loves the lasagna and my son loves the cheese ravioli in pink sauce. When I want to eat comfort food, this is my spot. Oh, and the prices are affordable. I highly recommend this place.

Good prices and good service been in the community for a very long time I remember going there when I was in high school and it always was great.

I absolutely love Folliero's!!! Definitely one of my favorite mom and pop Italian restaurants. The food is always so fresh and great! I ordered the Deluxe pizza, Spaghetti with meatballs and the Penne Funghi. Everything was so good! I will say it was packed with people ordering take out and dining in, which made the wait time a bit long. The ambiance is such a gem in LA with their brick walls and dim lighting super cute for a meet up lunch or dinner spot. I highly recommend!

This is HLP staple. The ambiance is great. Many locals and new residents of the area are always enjoying their home style food. The pizzas are cheesy and tasty, but it's the ravioli that shines through. The service is fast and they really are glade to see you.

Pretty .... pretty .... pretty .... not too shabby I had the sausage and garlic pizza and a vild peroni beer.... I will be back

Great food at excellent price. Service is always friendly. Cash only. The ambiance is pretty quiet and family friendly. No reservations accepted.

I've been going to this pizza place since I was a kid and it has still been one of my favorite pizza places! What I Ate: -5/5 Romana pizza: Don't let "no sauce" fool you. The rosemary and ham give the perfect kick of flavor. I always get this pizza -4.5/5 Deluxe pizza: this is for meat lovers. For me, it's on the saltier side, but still delicious if you're looking for a more traditional tomato sauce pizza. -3/5 Clam pasta: i got this with white wine sauce, but it was just okay to me. I would recommend trying a different pasta. Ambience: Perfect for date night since it's dimly lit. It can get busy at peak times so plan accordingly.

This place is garbage! Wont seat you if you are a party of 1. I have been here once before and the food is nothing special--it looks and tastes like canned sauce and boiled noodles from the 99cent Only store---its here for neighborhood nostalgia.

Folliero's is a staple in the Highland Park area. It represents an ungentrified and past version of L.A., and according to my dad who has been a patron here for nearly half a century, the quality has never wavered. He still recognizes a few of the workers from his visits decades ago in his youth, and has passed that tradition of eating here on to his family. As for the food; the pizza is of course the standout, with its (similar to) NY-style crust that is simultaneously flavorful, chewy, fluffy, crisp and airy; a simple yet delicious and hearty tomato sauce, and that perfectly salty mozzarella that bakes to form some sensational grease pockets. The flavors that combine on a Folliero's slice when all the toppings meld together is unlike any other pizza I've had. To me, it tastes like pure love and nostalgia, and of course, really good quality ingredients. I've tried countless iterations of their pizza and all of them are spot-on, but we most commonly tend to gravitate towards a simple half cheese-half pepperoni pie, sometimes with mushrooms. Another stellar and underrated item on their menu is the sandwiches. We order some sandwiches to accompany our pizza every time we go because they're just too good to pass up. Their cold cut sandwich is so tasty and well executed, as is the wonderful eggplant parmesan sub pictured below. Highly recommend that you give these a try. A large pizza and an eggplant sandwich comes out to just under $25, which is such a good deal, especially for a meal of this caliber and one that could easily feed 3 hungry people. This is such a gem of an establishment and a rare one at that. I truly hope Folliero's continues to stick around and keep pumping out some of the best pizza and sandwiches in L.A. for generations to come.

Decent pizza. I'd like to return for their pasta selections. Great prices and service. Street parking.

Came here hungry on a whim, because Villa's had a long line. Wow, probably the best pizza I've had in a long time. Neapolitan style, excellent crust and good toppings. Staff is very kind and checked in on us because it was chill despite being half-full of locals on a Sunday evening, and lots phone calls, with people here for take-out. Clean, cute ambiance, low-key a good date spot.

Best Italian food and it's a great place and the prices are amazing services it's great too

The prices? Great! The food? Underwhelming. Came here with some friends and we ordered a pasta dish and two small pizzas to share. The pasta was quite bland and I guess that's why they have the Parmesan and S&P on the side so you can do your own seasoning. The pizza was okay, when I tried to lift a slice onto my plate, the cheese and toppings completely separated from the pie dough and it was not easy to transfer onto my plate. There's an adjacent parking lot with about 20 ish spots behind the restaurant and some meter parking in front so not bad.

Love Folliero's ! Very affordable Italian food and pizza with nice size portions. This isn't one of those fancy Italian places where it's all plate and no food. It's a very laid back neighborhood spot with great food. Just remember to bring cash because this is a cash only establishment.