Dedicated neighborhood crowd packs in for slices of the original California pizza.
(818) 287-7581
4346 Tujunga Ave
(Woodbridge Street)
Studio City,
CA
90046
34.149
-118.3789
Caioti Pizza Cafe
Last updated 7.23.09
What People Are Saying About Caioti Pizza Cafe
The Owner
Caioti Pizza Cafe
Owner
People Are Saying... "The wonderful Caioti Pizza Cafe is hidden among the tiny storefronts of Tujunga Village"....on many levels I enjoy dining here as much as at Spago. This is one lucky neighborhood". -Los Angeles Times "....Ed LaDou...moved Caioti from Laurel Canyon to Tujunga Village. Fortunately LaDou brought along.... an array of other dishes that will prove to the uninitiated that pizza is not all he masters." -Los Angeles Magazine "You've tasted Wolfgang Puck's and CPK's "California" pizzas. Well Ed LaDou is the guy who taught them how to make it... lucky Studio City…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Walls decorated with menus from now-defunct Angeleno eateries line the walls of this tiny restaurant. Outside, chatty locals and their dogs lounge at sidewalk tables. Chef-owner Ed LaDou made pizza an art form at Spago and California Pizza Kitchen and these pies also feature thin crusts and imaginative toppings--from barbecue chicken to grilled eggplant to oysters Rockefeller. As a side, the "Maternity Salad" of Gorgonzola, balsamic vinegar and walnuts is legendary.
Pricey, below average service, and so-so Pizza
by Guinivere
They screwed up my simple order on two occasions, pizza was cold, and very slow staff. Over priced for pizza that could be much better.
- Pros: It's edible if you are hungry.
- Cons: Expensive Pizza and Poor service.
Delicious!
by fillaramalama
If you're in a hurry, you might get mad. But if you're not, this is a great spot to grab some really interesting and unique food in Tujunga Village. Really interesting pizzas, salads, and homemade pastas.
- Pros: Great, unique food
- Cons: Spotty service
Just WHY
by stanley12bar
I liked this place for awhile and have been at least 10 times, but I will never go back. For one thing, I have never appreciated the staff there - One girl in particular likes to make weird and off-putting comments in some effort to be witty, and really it's just uncomfortable. Most of them seem bitter to be having to work at a restaurant instead of being on TV or something, and they tend to be slow and disinterested.
The pizza is only ok for how pricey it is, and last time we went an insect of a certain persuation walked right by us on the counter where you can sit to eat. I know that even fine restaurants can have trouble with these things, but it was pretty crazy to see one right out in the open during a busy dinner time. YIKES. Other people saw it, and we were tempted to leave but didn't. Go to Pit Fire Pizza in Noho instead - Better pizza for cheaper, nicer people.
- Pros: spinach salad, OK pizza
- Cons: insect on the counter the last time I went, SERVICE
The Details on Caioti Pizza Cafe
Parking:
Though the lot is small and easy to miss, there are a few coveted spaces available just behind the cafe.
Know Before You Go:
All specialty pizzas include mozzarella in addition to any other cheese listed--but they don't all come with traditional sauce. Be sure to carefully read the description before ordering.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, B.Y.O.B., Brunch
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
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Message from Caioti Pizza Cafe
- Open for Lunch and Dinner
- Weekend Breakfast and Brunch
- Take-Out
People Are Saying...
"The wonderful Caioti Pizza Cafe is hidden among the tiny storefronts of Tujunga Village"....on many levels I enjoy dining here as much as at Spago. This is one lucky neighborhood". -Los Angeles Times
"....Ed LaDou...moved Caioti from Laurel Canyon to Tujunga Village. Fortunately LaDou brought along.... an array of other dishes that will prove to the uninitiated that pizza is not all he masters." -Los Angeles Magazine
"You've tasted Wolfgang Puck's and CPK's "California" pizzas.
Well Ed LaDou is the guy who taught them how to make it...
lucky Studio City residents.!" -Gayots LA Restaurants 2002










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