Paisanos Pizza & Pasta

The pizza is always Fantastic. Have tried many of their pies. From BBQ chicken to classic pepperoni, you can't go wrong. Nice thing crust. The service is always super friendly and I feel like I'm at a classic NYC pizza joint here. Growing up on the east coast, makes me feel very at home. Would highly recommend. Also grab a black and white cookie

Go for a large pizza—it’s more cost-effective 😛. That said, the white pizza is always the best choice. It can get very crowded all of a sudden, so it’s better to order in advance if you’re getting a full-size pizza, as they’re freshly made. The service is excellent, the staff are super friendly, and the outdoor seating is perfect during sunset.

If you love a crispy crust pizza like I do, look no further, this is your place. We had 2 giant slices, and shared a big salad. The toppings on the pizza were generous, and the salad was piled high with fresh greens, tomatoes, and black olives. They also have a good selection of local craft beers. If you’re in Hermosa Beach, and you’re hungry, eat here, you won’t be disappointed.

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.

Great location, near Hermosa beach pier. We had the White and Special pizza. Both delicious.

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!

Best pizza I've had in ages. The people behind the counter were so friendly and the music was great. So glad I stopped in.

Happen to stumble on this place while on Date night and it didn't disappoint. Such a cool little spot love the concept of being able to grab a slice and sit on the little outdoor seating they have with a view of the beach. The vibes here are so fun and you get to people watch. Their menu had a bit for everyone and even have some fun pizzas and cool toppings. Their pepperoni pizza was great, a little greasy for my liking but I just pat it down with a napkin and enjoyed it, that didn't stop me. I love the thin crust and very flavorful. Can't wait to come back. I was amazed at the prices for a whole pizza def cheaper than most places you can get delivered.. The service was great, fast and kept the line going as many people come here to grab a slice. Love the ambiance and can't wait to try their panna Cotta I'm a sucker for it.

PIZZA BY THE SLICE Huge slices, super casual, and absolutely worth it. Don't let the long line scare you -- it moves fast. We ended up dining in and tried the white slice, margherita, calabrese, and pepperoni, plus an antipasto salad with the house dressing... straight I'll definitely be back for more.

A Hermosa tradition. I've been coming to Pausanias for years, mostly after bar hopping on Pier Avenue, but always for a good pie. It's an old school NY Puzza place vibe selling pizzas by the slice and by the pie. The staff are always welcoming and fun. The service is fast (even when they're slammed). And the pizza is always good. The crust always has a good crunch and solid and unique choices, such as one of my favorites the Baked Ziti, which yes, there is ziti noodles on top of your pizza! Sounds crazy but always delicious!

I love little Italian places that still use the red checkered tablecloths! I'm not Italian, but it's definitely comforting and makes me think of post-softball game pizza parties with my childhood team. In short, it's nostalgic. And Paisanos brings that vibe in spades. No waiters here. You order at the counter, and they bring out your food. Pretty extensive menu, and yes, they have pizza by the slice. My husband and I ordered a slice each of the Veggie and Baked Ziti pizzas. My husband was like, "This is exactly what I thought it'd taste like" about the ziti pizza. Noodles on top of cheese pizza. It fulfilled a fantasy but didn't blow him out of the water. The veggie pizza was delicious. I mainly got it because it had artichoke hearts on it, and I am slut for artichokes. The crust was nice and crispy and the cheese, super gooey. Overall, a great slice. I didn't see any parmesan or red pepper anywhere. Perhaps you have to ask for it but we were ravenous, so I did without. I'd like to see some shakers on the table though! Parking is available on the street or by the pier. We had no problem on a weekday, but the weekend might be more a challenge. Overall, great experience and food!

Used to come here after a night out at the bars and would think it was the most incredible pizza I've ever had. I recently came here for lunch and the pizza was just okay.

My kids like it here, especially the lasagna. I thought it was okay. Got a pepperoni pizza and it was a 8/10, wasn't as amazing as my kids told me it was. Lol. Their mozzarella sticks were a 10/10 We did have to wait almost 30minutes, they did advise us of this because of the lasagna. They have seating outside which is great and plenty of seating inside. Customer service was great too. 10/10 Only giving it 4 stars because there were flies inside and there was sausage and pizzas uncovered and the workers weren't even noticing.

Wandering around Hermosa Beach, we had a hankering for Pizza. Practically across from the parking lot, we found Paisano's. We were warmly greeted and given a menu for takeout. Advised it would take about 20 minutes for a cheese pie, we sat to wait. There was a flat screen tv, but we used our cells to catch up with the news. 20 minutes later, the pizza was ready. At our hotel, we devoured our slices. Pretty good pizza. My favorite was the crust. But it was tasty overall . My hubby liked the pizza too. So give it a try and see if you agree. We're glad we did.

For as many years as I have been coming to Hermosa I always stop by here for late night pizza. It is one of those spots you can count on when you are out and want something quick. The pizza usually hits the spot and they have plenty of options which is why it has always been a go to. The reason I am giving it three stars instead of five is because a lot of the slices are reheated unless you order a whole pizza fresh. On top of that sometimes there are crazies hanging around and the younger staff will avoid customers by talking to them instead of focusing on the people inside. The pizza is good but those things do take away from the experience. They have both inside and outside seat so the ambience is depended on where you sit.

Classic New York style pizza right by the beach! My friends and I were in the area recently and wanted a quick bite to eat when they recommended we come here. Fantastic pizza, we chose to just grab a few slices rather than a whole pizza and loved how many options there were to choose from. I stuck with the classic cheese slice and thought it was amazing, it's hard to mess up! My friends opted for the baked ziti, white, and pepperoni slices and everyone loved them! The pizza crust is nice and crispy, and they're ready pretty quick. Loved that there was both indoor and outdoor seating.

The food was simply delicious I looove the simple casual ambiance of the place even though it is in Hermosa beach I felt I was in a little place in Brooklyn I felt really

Excellent service without any BS. Relaxing atmosphere with a great mix of music playing. Plus they know me and my sons by name! Their chicken parm dinner is the business! Breading on the chicken isn't too thick, browned perfectly. That sauce! Bright with the right amount of acidity, plenty of garlic, fresh basil, chunks of tomato and onion-sop it all up with the legit garlic bread. Figgetaboutit Try pizza bianco with tons of fresh ricotta cheese and garlicky sautéed spinach-I top it with some oregano, crushed red pepper and parmesan then crush it. They also have tasty meatballs, great salads and legit buffalo wings and a good selection of beers. I love this place!

Another trip back, another dinner. Best pizza in the South Bay hands down. Best NY pizza from a NY girl...crisp slightly burned crust, right amount of oil, cheese and sauce. Perfection!!!

Oh my GOD the baked ziti slice of pizza...why wasn't I introduced to this before! When we arrived, it was verrrry packed inside but there was available seating outdoors which was great. The service was also impeccable considering the crowd. I will 100% be back for this and to try all the other options here!

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

Racist guy. Girls in front of us ordered pepperoni slices and he also offered them to buy beer. I was next in line. He looked at me and the first thing he said was We're out of pizza . The face said it all

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!

This place to me had the BEST New York Pizza in Town! I've had others but for some reason I tend to Navigate back to this one! The pizza is pre-made for Slices! And when it's ready they will call out what slice it is and you pick it up off the Counter! Nice Cozy Pizza Joint near the Beach! Across the way from the Beach! Love it! Yummmy!

Holy moly!! This was the best pizza I've had in a long time!! The white sauce one was sooo delicious. My friends got the bbq, and the sausage pepperoni and said they really liked it as well. The prices are pretty great and compared to some New York pizzas I've had I liked this one a lot better!

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)

Amazing food! The workers were so nice and funny! Look forward to coming back! The vibe was perfect!

Pizza. Amazing. We always come to this spot when we are in the area and it never disappoints

From the second I walked in, I noticed the Freshly made BIG slices of Deliciously looking pizza. I was asked immediately, what I would like to order by a guy that came from the back. Another gentleman at the register was kind, pleasant and asked me respectfully if I wanted anything else. I felt like customer service was given and this place had a very nice space to have my lunch inside or out. I highly recommend Paisanos Pizza & Pasta in Hermosa Beach CA.

I went to Pisano's yesterday and the food was absolutely delicious--but the real highlight of the experience was our server, Evan. His service was outstanding from start to finish he was friendly, attentive, and genuinely made us feel welcome. He went above and beyond and truly made the meal memorable. Evan is a total hero and a huge reason I'll be coming back. Highly recommend!

We went here after swimming all day in the ocean and it really hit the spot. We got a large pepperoni pizza and a pasta to share. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We will be coming here every time we visit the beach.

This place is awesome. It's an old-school New York slice joint (you can get full pizzas too). The sausage has fennel in it, which is pretty rare these days (and tasty, too). This is a counter-service, seated-serving style place if you want to eat in. Cousin Enzo has his real estate ad on the napkin dispenser, promising that, if you buy a house from him, he'll serve up a year of free Paisano's cheese pizza pies. The pizza is delicious. It's served on one of those elevated tray things, which goes well with the red and white checkered tablecloths. Try a 14" custom build with a garden salad and a friend. You won't regret it.

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!

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.

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.

Went here after a late night Charger game from out of town and it was the best pizza we had in so long!!! It was such a delight after being so tired from the game! The location is killer too! just a 2 minute walk to the beach!

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.

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.

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!

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

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 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.

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!

Super angry- walked in, placed my order for a 14" pie to go- came back in 15 minutes and was given the only small pie in the oven- got home, Its the wrong pizza- and to make it worse, the crust is like leather- I phoned in so that the next person didnt get the wrong pie also, the guy on the phone was great, understanding and apologetic, but I would have been better off getting a pizza from ANY PLACE ELSE including one of the gross chains- Not the first time Paisanos has screwed me, because they just dont seem to give a shit anymore- bad dough, and my order wasnt even made- A crappy end to a strenuous day

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

Being from New York State, where we like to think we have the best pizza in the country, living in LA for half a century has been like living in a "pizza desert;" with very few exceptions, the pizza is consistently disappointing. But Paisano's pizza was like a breath of fresh air! When they claim they have New York style pizza, they're not kidding! It was thin crust, with 3 sizes available (14", 16" and 18"), though they also have some deep dish available for those who like it thicker! And there are always about a half dozen varieties available by the slice, and the slices are HUGE! We also split an antipasto salad, which was not only delicious, but also enough for 3 or 4 people! They're also open very late several nights, which is a real plus! It's a family-owned operation, run by Dino, and his brother and dad. Service is fast, friendly and efficient! This is my new go-to pizzeria and Italian restaurant when in the South Bay. (I sure wish we had something like Paisano's across town in Pasadena! The taste, texture, consistency and the way the sauce, dough, cheese and toppings come together is CLASSIC NY!

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

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 Pizza And Great Prices, I will be back to try the sandwiches and pastas, etc., portions sizes were great by the looks of everything.