Paisanos Pizza & Pasta

Food is good but service is the worst. I waited in line to ask for a table for three to be told I can sit anywhere I want. We sat outdoors. Twenty minutes later nobody showed up to take an order. We decided to move inside then to see if waitress would pay more attention. After another ten minutes with nobody showing up, I went to the cash register and ask. The guy told me the waitress was so busy than I can order the food at the register. They had only one waitress for the whole restaurant running from one side to other. I placed the order: a salad, pasta and two slices of pizza. At no moment I had any interaction at all with the waitress. I was told the food would be ready in 15 minutes. They served the salad first. Abour 5 minutes later they served the pizza. 40 minutes later I was still waiting for the slices. I went to the cash register and told the guy I was missing the pizza. He asked me again what slices? I told him again. 20 minutes later I get up again and asked him how much time for the slices? He asked what slices? I told him I ordered an hour ago two slices of pizza. He completely forgot about it! He placed the order "again" and the pizza guy put two slices to warm up. Two minutes later I got the slices. Very bad services and very rude waitress. He moved our table without asking for permission to make room for another table. He tood the order for that table and never asked us about what to order even we sat before that table. Also I never got a receipt of my purchase.

This is hands down one of our favorite pizza places. They offer slices and cold beer. Located in Hermosa you can sit outside and enjoy the sunset. If you're in the area I highly recommend popping in for a slice court order I had and get a full Pizza 🍕.

Came for a couple slices of pizza on a Saturday,good selection overall to choose from. Greeted by amicable staff, quick service. Appreciate that they ask what you want while waiting in line so they can cook/heat it up while waiting to pay. Ambiance is good, isn't too loud inside and seating outside was also available. Size of the slices are big, enough to feed one person, and the white chicken and BBQ chicken wee tasty. Dough was cooked well, crunchy but soft. Price per slice is very reasonable. Lot and Street parking all around.

The server we had was super sweet and talkative!! My sister and I shared a 14” pizza that was light and delicious. I would definitely recommend the Margarita pizza! If I’m ever in the area again I would come back :)

Authentic. The reheated pizza slices are popular because it's fast and re-toasts nicely. However, I just discovered the calzones and I am hooked. Very reasonable prices and absolutely delicious. Be prepared to wait because they are made to order and cook, so it was 30+ minutes but worth it. Can't wait to go back!

We come yearly to Hermosa Beach and Paisanos is always a must stop for us. Their pizza is amazing. Slices are huge and the dough is fantastic. I had the white slice. My husband tried the eggplant parmesan sandwich which was also delicious. Highly recommend if you are looking for a good NY slice in Hermosa Beach! Outdoor seating is wonderful!

My daughter and I came here day 1 of our vacation, and we were greeted at the register by Joseph who was super friendly and welcoming. Our pizza was delicious (we had cheese and white pizza). We were so pleased that we came back for night two. It was very chilly outside, and the inside dining was full. Joseph cleared off a little table on the side that was not technically for customers, so that way we could dine without freezing. Thank you for helping make our vacation, and my first time back in 16 years a blast. You are a rock star!

This was my go-to for calzones, but just ordered one for take-out and half of it was solid bread.

How I miss this place!! Dinner here outside my first night back to my former home... Just got a cheese pie. What can I say? Thin, crispy crust, perfect mix of cheese and sauce. Everything else on the menu is great, especially my favorite, eggplant parmigiana hero or dish with pasta. Dining available inside or on the patio area in front, converted in 2020 with the Covid scamdemic.

Hands down, best pizza you will ever have! I've enjoyed it sober, drunk, and now with my kiddo and it never disappoints! I love that I get to experience this place through all seasons of my life and even most now with my kiddo. Son rated it by hugging it while eating and saying "mommy I love pizza" Service is quick. Food is fresh! Ambiance gives you a vibe of walking through the streets of New York and enjoying a small mom and pop pizzaeria. LOVE IT!

Walked in to an array of pizzas on display. We ordered a meatball sub, slice of pepperoni pizza, and a salad with blue cheese salad dressing. A grumpy server came out with our salad which was good but we didn't get blue cheese dressing and when i asked for another salad dressing he walked away and came back with something. No smile, no warmth just plopped out plates down! The ambiance is very typical New York pizza style ambiance. Not impressed with the food much less the service!

Saw the sign out front that says New York style pizza and I wanted to try. Relatively small pizza shop, one side where you walk in and order and the other side there's indoor seating with some dining tables. As soon as you walk in their pizza selections are on display, which I think is really nice so you know what you're ordering instead of only looking at the menu. Line moved pretty quick, and they're quick with taking our orders. They heat up your pizza slice from the ones on display. I had the White Chicken Pizza and the first bite was hands down delicious. Had some ricotta cheese for the white base with chicken, roasted tomato, and red onions--all on top of a thin New York style crust--perfect combo. Their pizza slices are all just short of $5 as of June 2025. I'd come back to try their other flavors. (9/10)

Great stop for a slice and a beer after a long day, or night, of fun. The service is quick and friendly, plenty of seating in the restaurant and outside areas also. Definitely worth a try!

1. The pizza has a crispy crust with a good layer of cheese and toppings! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes! 3. There are indoor and outdoor seatings! 4. The staff were friendly and timely with our order! Pizza slices only took 5 mins to be ready! 5. There are street parking available! Note: The slices are New York style! Photo: Calabrese Pizza and Local IPA

I used to love thier pizzas. I had been a customer for over 20 years now and would get pizza here at least once a month. However, the last few orders here had really been a great disappointment. I thought I got them on a bad day. So I ordered again. And again. 3 times in a row, they skimped on the cheese!!! You are now eating 2 inches of crust with tomato sauce and receding cheese. SADLY, your 16" pizza has been reduced to a 14" pizza. On our most recent visit, we decided to dine in. $60 later; ordering a 16" veggie pizza, tiramisu, pana cota, and drinks, my son wanted a slice of pepperoni pizza instead. So my 9 yr old son walked up and ordered his pizza. He waited so patiently for his pizza, but the pizza guy passed up on his pizza letting it sit out and didn't hand it to him. He never called my son's name. He ignored him after taking his money. He never called my son's name. So I walked up to ask for my son's pizza and what's with the hold up? The pizza guy was rude to me also. He said to my son, "You should speak up! The pizza has been sitting here!" So he took the old pizza that was sitting out and "reheated" it. He then gave my son a burned slice of pizza. My kid was so hungry, he quickly took the slice of pizza to his seat. But it was BURNT!!! That was not okay by mommy standards so I took the slice of pizza back to pizza guy behind the counter and asked him give my son a fresh slice of pizza and one that is "NOT BURNT." My son did eventually get his slice of pepperoni pizza but overall, this place isn't what it used to be. Both their service and pizza are in dire need of quality assurance/control. On a positive note, their tiramisu and pana cotta were delicious. But it's not enough for us to return to Paisanos. After all these years, I will be looking for a new spot for my pizza indulgence! They really should treat children better.

Classic late night pizza spot just steps from Hermosa Pier. Went back for the first time in years and the white pizza was still good. Shout out to the staff, owner, and management for running a great spot for decades.

Paisano's in Sherman Oaks has by far the best pizza I have ever eaten!I have made my own pizza and eaten many pizzas and this is the real deal and authentic Italy at its best! The crust is outstanding and the sauce (gravy) is better than my grandmother ever made. It was not salty or over spiced. Visually each pizza was a work of art to look at. I thought to myself this place should be named Picasso's. Paisanos is my new favorite pizza restaurant! I will visit it every time I come to Sherman Oaks.

This pizza place had good New York Style Pizza- available to be purchase by slice and by pie with the option of other kinds of dishes. I like that they stay open late- definitely the perfect spot to go after going out to the bars on Hermosa Beach Pier! It wasn't a 5 star for me just because my baked ziti slice of pizza was super burnt. The guys working were super nice and warmed up another slice for me for free but that was just alittle disappointing. Overall I think this pizza shop had great service I just feel the crust on even the non-burnt slice was just alittle too hard for my liking. But if you are a thin New York style lover- this may be your place!

The pizza is FANTASTIC. Moved out of state now, but I will ALWAYS come back here. Their pizza hits whether you're buzzed or sober. The best :)

1) There are times when you have to prepare/cook/serve food. 2) There are other times when you have to clean up with mops/brooms/brushes/rags/liquid & powdered cleansers. 3) There are other times when you cannot avoid sneezing or wiping your face. Does every Paisanos employee wash their hands thoroughly (easily viewable by customers) when they transition from #2 or #3 to #1? No. Does every Paisanos employee wear a hat (or some kind of head-covering that keeps hair from getting into/onto the food)? No. Just because an eatery has it's walls adorned with photos of Sinatra or Brooklyn circa 1948 doesn't excuse them from following this hygiene protocol. Bathroom smelled unpleasant and the smell was not from me and not from any liquid or solid excreta from a prior guest.

Biggest sandwich I've ever had and they had a New York Dolls poster on the wall what's not to love

Paisanos was okay. People come here for slices of pizza and a beer all the time. We had a somewhat large group so we ordered full-sized pizzas, and they were pretty mediocre, even fresh out of the pizza oven. The dough is not particularly flavorful and the toppings were okay. The biggest upside is that it's walking distance to the beach, off Pier Ave next to all the retailers. And there's a patio that's dog-friendly and great for people watching. Come for the sunshine, not for the pizza.

Fresh ingredients tasty olive oil. Definitely an authentic NY pizza experience.We had the Paisano special which is a mix.

Ordered the Paisano slice and they served me a cold slice. After taking a bite, I explained this to the cashier and the guy with the arm tattoos was extremely rude. He instantly stated it's a health code violation to reheat the pizza and to stop giving him attitude. I never asked to reheat the slice, I actually wanted a refund. Worst service ever. Threw the pizza away and did not receive a refund.

Great food and service Very friendly Pizza is excellent and salads very fresh Wine choices is limited but surprisingly good

I would say if you are buzzed and have lost much of your tastebuds then this place could work. Place seems to do most of their business on dried out looking pies in the window case. At first the reheated crispy crust works for the first 1-2 bites off the tip of the pizza after that it gets dried out and chewy. I've tried 4-5 different slices over time at around $5 a slice and we can just do better. Maybe a fresh pie would be better but slices are better at Pedones in Redondo or riviera pizza in Redondo plus about a third less. Don't like wasting a meal so won't be coming back here. Too many better pizzas for less out there.

I got here just before closing because I was really hungry. Despite arriving with only thirty minutes to spare, the staff was welcoming, and the pizza was fantastic. I'll be sure to come back the next time I'm in town.

Every other weekend my son and I pick a spot to try a slice of pizza. This weekend was Paisanos. It was almost $13 for two slices and one bottle of water. The man taking orders was not the least bit friendly or inviting and treated myself and other customers like we were annoyances. The pizza- you could taste that it had been sitting out for a while and it was also a little over cooked during the reheating process. Flavor was not bad but it was very bland. The seating outside was very nice and it had a great vibe. I would go back, but only if I'm in the area. I would not go out of my way for it.

Always on point, Fast and Friendly service and Amazing Pizza. They stay packed almost all day long and never slack on quality. Please make sure you bring your Family here for a Slice or Four.

The Cheese bread has the best cheese pull ever! The hot wings are so juicy and meaty! This place is great for a late night soak up, or after the comedy show. The pizza is so cheesy and not too much sauce. The white chicken pizza is good, but nothing too special. The service is alright, but they did forget our cheesy bread and we had to go back.

Decent pizza spot for late night after the bars! The prices are also affordable and there is a small seating area indoor along with a patio outside portion. I wouldn't come here though any other time for pizza besides late night as it's just okay.

The customer service was amazing. I love the staff here, they seem like family and treat the customers like family. The pizza slice was very big and filled me up well for my work shift. I ordered a pastrami slice and this unique flavor was almost like a flatbread rather than a pizza. I think that the ratio of toppings, dough, and sauce was good for how big the slice was. The restaurant itself is a little noisy but everyone looks like they were having a good time in Hermosa Beach.

Amazing food and service. White chicken pizza and the wings are bomb! I recommend. I knew the food was going to be delicious when the person attending us had an accent.

What's not to love about a big slice of New York style pizza, soda, salad or pasta and chill laid back place that's been here since before we started visiting in 2002. The employees are no nonsense but not in a bad way, it's busy and they are keeping up with the high demand, alway helpful, kind and they are always hustling to make sure everyone is getting taken care of and their order as the line gets long but moves fast. We have always loved coming here whenever we visit Hermosa and now our two boys look forward to it too. Can't go wrong and we all LOVE Paisanos! Looking forward to our next visit next year.

Folks... if you have not got the picture as of yet, I am a Pizza FREAK. Raised on OG Italian Pizza. Now, I'm not an Expect per se, but I absolutely know which Pizza Shops I'm gonna visit again. And today I have found another Unicorn here in Los Angeles!!!! Hermosa Beach to be exact. Paisano's is a M$&@+*^#£ No Joke Pizza Joint. Wow. I walked in on a Sunday Morning, 11:30ish and these People were ready to Rock! Super F'ing Clean. Great Service. Sidewalk eating option. Checkered red & white tablecloths with the menu under plexiglass (OG), Heating Lamps, Umbrellas, and what looks like an old school relative of the family making sure the outside area is top notch. Folks it's No Joke Here. Well worth the trip! I may take home a Pie!!! So Gooooood.

It's a good place to buy pizza by the slice after a long day on the sand. Great flavor and not too saucy. We love their classic New York style cheese. Been going here since I was a kid.

We absolutely love Paisanos Pizza!!! We eat it often!! South Bay best pizza and fast delivery.

They do not care about the average south bay resident THAT PATRONIZES their place. They cater to the people that come from West LA culver city ETC. They DO NOT care about the south bay residents that love and care about the establishment. They raise their prices and would happily screw the average south bay dude that just wants a slice when they are hammered. I would reccomened Mannhatan Pizza on Mattatahn Bch BLVD than this spot, or papa johns. They need to get their priorities straight for the SOUTH bay. Yall can call me at 909-238-6541 if you wanna right your wrongs, Thanks.

This New York style pizza place sells pizza by the slice or whole pizzas and has a wonderful outdoor seating area with peekaboo ocean views. They also have a wonderful, helpful service and a variety of different pizzas available. The pizza is delicious and there's nothing like eating outside in this fun, walkable part of Hermosa Beach. With the outdoor areas available this place is both dog friendly and kid friendly. We ordered the whiey pizza, the pepperoni pizza and the antipasto salad and they were all just great. We will put this place on favorite places list.

This place is very good! I go here after Junior Guards every day and love it! The cheese pizza is very good and they have the best root beer! The service is pretty good and they have a positive atmosphere!

Always good at a very fair price! I like the Paisano Special slice. It across from the B of A near the walkthrough street that goes to the Hermosa Beach pier.

Not new to this, I'm true to this. Been coming here since I was young. It has been the centerpiece of a dear family tradition: riding bikes down the strand and ending with Paisano's. It's even inspired many summer playlists. Anyways, I love Paisano's so much. The girls that get it, get it. Growing up, I was a sausage pizza by the slice sort of gal. However, I'm now vegan. Years ago I was crushed thinking I'd never be able to eat Paisano's ever again. Wrong! They have vegan cheese and they make me a delicious veggie pizza every single time. Great people, love the owner!

As mentioned in previous reviews, I love finding pizza spots whenever I'm traveling especially, single sliced pizza's because I am able to try more than one kind. I was happy to have found this spot although the parking was really bad I can't use that against them. Just plan to visit during the week day or come early, get some parking, have a few drinks and finish your night with some pizza from here. The guys who helped me was very cool, I asked for extra crispy and they made it happen! Got the baked ziti and cheese pizza both were absolutely delightful! Outdoor patio - Dog Friendly

Efficient, delicious. and service with a smile. I came early, So they got my order out early... so fast. All 6 of us loved the pepperoni pizza and slices of the meatball hero. Yum!!!

The pizza is amazing the ambiance and music is great! Also very fast service will definitely come by again!

The best NY-style pizza according to my cousin! And i have to agree. We parked in the area across the street. Seems to be a lot of parking available unless it's an evening. I've been two days in a row due to my cousin's cravings LOL. We always get the large NY style crust with pepp and sausage. Delicious! They make the pies to order so it comes out hot! And the service is very fast when they're not busy. A few tables inside and outside. There's also a TV if you want to catch the game.

We went there for a quick afternoon bite to eat. We were able to get pizza by the slice. We got the veggie and sausage pepperoni and both were really good. Nice big pieces. We ate at the outdoor patio on a nice warm day. Prices were good. Very good option for a quick bite near Hermosa beach

I was highly disappointed in my experience. The service was not worth the food. I ordered two pepperoni slices to go and after waiting about 10 minutes the couple that ordered after me received their order which was the same thing I ordered 2 pepperoni slices, I waited for a few more minutes then told the guy my order i hadn't received yet. I watch him out the two slices into the oven, mean while a gentleman asked for his pizza to be cooked a little longer and another 10 mins passes by and The guy gives another two slices of pepperoni out, the gentleman comes back in to check on his pizza he asked to be cooked longer and he never put the pizza back in the oven. Then right after that the guy calls out three pepperoni slices to another gentleman and I had to tell him I've been waiting for 30 mins for two slices of pizza and he gives me the two slices. It really only seemed like the two guys that were having issues were black, we are in Hermosa Beach but dang cmon terrible experience

When the food is fresh, it's delicious. But if you order on Postmates for a future order, they make it immediately and don't remake it for the correct time. We spoke on the phone and I thought they would remake it for the correct time. They let my 3 pizzas sit out for 2+ hours and then delivered not fresh pizza. Then I called to complain and they gave me attitude and asked "what do you want me to do about?" How about you replace and give me a refund? Rude.

So delicious! So convenient! Local staple! Best place to grab a bite after partying on the pier or while playing volleyball on the beach!

Came for a couple slices of pizza on a Saturday,good selection overall to choose from. Greeted by amicable staff, quick service. Appreciate that they ask what you want while waiting in line so they can cook/heat it up while waiting to pay. Ambiance is good, isn't too loud inside and seating outside was also available. Size of the slices are big, enough to feed one person, and the white chicken and BBQ chicken wee tasty. Dough was cooked well, crunchy but soft. Price per slice is very reasonable. Lot and Street parking all around.

Been coming to paisanos for years, and their quality never misses! True to the bone New York style slices, thin and crispy with fresh toppings, and their homemade tiramisu is to die for! The perfect ratio of cream and coffee. Two slices and two beers came out to $27, killer deal in this economy. Indoor and outdoor seating!

I love our beautiful beach town!!!! Thank you for staying open for our last minute order. The kids and I need a meal and it was so late after travel. They stayed open well past closing to make sure we got our order. Italian food from Good hermosa beach souls. Thank you!

The food was pretty good for the price. I got the white pizza which was very garlicky, but was alright. I liked the baked ziti pizza. That one was delicious. I'm not the biggest fan of ricotta cheese, but this one was definitely different. I did order the canolis as well. Those weren't crunchy like I usually like, but the filling was good. The pizza came out very fast and the service was quick. There aren't many tables inside, but we were able to find a seat. Overall pretty good pizza for $4 a slice.

Short of 5 stars...pastrami and mustard sauce pizza left my taste buds buzzing for more..cheese cake slice bomb asf..definitely recommend this spot..Great location

A friend and longtime local who is originally from the east coast recommended this place to me. An East coaster can't be wrong about good traditional pie! This place did not disappoint, mama Mia it was so good! The sauce, the seasonings, the perfect crust! It's on my must haves list for sure. Super crave worthy . Grab a slice, maybe two or a whole pie because you'll be mad if you don't have any leftovers.

Really good pizza, quite surprised and they are OPEN LATE !!! Came from a bar but needed this to end the night!!