Prizzi's Piazza

This comfort food haven in Hollywood's artsy Franklin district has been a staple in the city since 1989. Inside its cushy digs, buttery garlic breadsticks temper hungry appetites until the restaurant's famous pizza pies and pastas arrive to the table. Guests munching on antipasto fresca and sardegna salads prep for Chicago-style Sicilian deep dish meat lover's pizzas stuffed with cheese, ground beef, Italian sausage, pepperoni and a homemade sauce. Locals with a taste for pasta opt for plates of chicken parmesan or seafood pasta, while Italian-loving foodies lean towards sesame seed-coated…

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When to Go:: On Friday or Saturday, enjoy a late menu with a side of live jazz. The music gets started between 10:30pm and 11pm.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“great food, great location, great service.” “Prizzi's is the perfect restaurant: beautiful ambiance, friendly staff, fantastic food.” “The restaurant is cozy and romantic and the prices are very reasonable.” “Treat yourself to a romantic dinner.” “Best Pizza in LA, Great atmosphere and crew” “Great ambiance, good wines by the glass.” “It's got a great, cozy, dimly lit atmosphere in the evenings.” “The best place to sit is the loft, much more cozy and quiet.” “The location (in terms of parking and accessibility) can be problematic, but once you're in, it's a great spot with Birds right next door.” “The atmosphere is romantic with a touch of being part of the family.” “This is one of my all time favorite restaurants, and is perfect for every occassion: brunch, business lunch, family dinner, or a romantic date night.” “The friendly and attentive staff always shout out a warm greeting from the cozy, front entrance bar you as first walk through the wood framed-door of the small, romantically lit dinner spot on Franklin.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The pasta is some of the freshest around and the Tortellacci de Zucca (butternut squash and pumpkin stuffed tortelloni in a light thyme cream sauce) is amazing.”
drinks	83.33000183105469% positive	“Great ambiance, good wines by the glass.” “The food and wine were great - and love sitting in the little outdoor cafe area along that stetch of franklin -” “The cocktails are out of this world, duly shaken up by Paulie the Jersey Bartender, or Daryl or Jandi, or any one of the super servers he has trained, and of special note is the tropically mouthwatering martini called The Space Cowboy.” “Full bar.” “The friendly and attentive staff always shout out a warm greeting from the cozy, front entrance bar you as first walk through the wood framed-door of the small, romantically lit dinner spot on Franklin.” “Garlic Bread, Deep Dish Pizza, wine list is affordable with plenty of choices.”
food quality	97.06000328063965% positive	“and the best pizza you'll find outside of Italy.” “In between I got to eat a delicate lobster bisque followed by the best pasta and seafood I've ever had.” “The pizza is the best I've been able to find in Hollywood.” “If you're the type that likes appetizers before your traditional Italian main course of the best chicken marsala anyway or lasagna or any of the scrumptious pastas, the mozzarella friti are just like mama used to make, (but better, don't tell her I said i” “Prizzi's is the perfect restaurant: beautiful ambiance, friendly staff, fantastic food.” “I've had the Sicilian Deep Dish pizza which is fabulous - you can only eat one piece and you're full, so I'd suggest getting a small one unless a lot of people are eating with you.” “great food, great location, great service.” “Prizzi's, the best Italian food and service in LA.” “If you live in Hollywood or even in the Franklin Village area you will find this Italian kitchen charming and delicious.” “I've never had the pizza, but all the pastas are fantastic, particularly the carbonara.” “GREAT pizza” “enjoyed my spaghetti dish- a simple recipe done right.” “Prizzis hands down has some of the best pizza in LA!” “The crust is nice and thin (they also sell a pretty good thick crust too), the cheese and sauce are just right, and they will put nearly anything you want just to top it off.” “At least the food was decent.” “Food is delicious.” “If you want pleasant service, great Italian pastas and pizzas, go to Prizzi's.” “They have a great mix of all your favorite Italian dishes.” “My date had a huge ceasar salad and eggplant parmasean smothered in cheese and scrumptious tomato sauce.” “And you absolutely cannot order anything on the menu unless you order their delectable garlic breadsticks too!” “The food here is really good.” “good food but.” “The dinner I had at Prizzi's Piazza started with the best breadsticks ever.” “Decent Italian selections, but stick to the pizza -- especially their deep-dish, it's to die for.” “Sardinia salad is fantastic.” “Toppings are fresh and submarined under the cheese (instead of the other way around).” “and never have I come across (no, not EVEN in Chicago) such a delicious and memorable PIZZA like the regular large cheese pizza at Prizzi's.” “The food and wine were great - and love sitting in the little outdoor cafe area along that stetch of franklin -” “The pasta is some of the freshest around and the Tortellacci de Zucca (butternut squash and pumpkin stuffed tortelloni in a light thyme cream sauce) is amazing.” “The Lemon Chicken Piccata is tasty too, so is their Caesar salad.” “The menu is full of wonderful items from stuffed portabellos to salads to gourmet pizza and pasta, to extravagant items like steak smothered in a gorgonzola sauce.” “Their thin crust is superb with a wonderful selection of ingredients and their deep dish is amazing.” “Coming from New York, I was seriously missing good pizza.” “Pasta and salads are very good, but the pizza is to die for.”
menu variety	80.0% positive	“Decent Italian selections, but stick to the pizza -- especially their deep-dish, it's to die for.” “Their thin crust is superb with a wonderful selection of ingredients and their deep dish is amazing.” “The menu is full of wonderful items from stuffed portabellos to salads to gourmet pizza and pasta, to extravagant items like steak smothered in a gorgonzola sauce.” “Garlic Bread, Deep Dish Pizza, wine list is affordable with plenty of choices.” “And you absolutely cannot order anything on the menu unless you order their delectable garlic breadsticks too!”
overall	100.0% positive	“This is my favorite Italian restaurant in LA.” “The best place to sit is the loft, much more cozy and quiet.” “great neighborhood restaurant”
service	93.33000183105469% positive	“The service was very good and everyone was quite attentive.” “If you want pleasant service, great Italian pastas and pizzas, go to Prizzi's.” “Prizzi's is the perfect restaurant: beautiful ambiance, friendly staff, fantastic food.” “The service however sucked.” “Parking can be tricky, but there are some really friendly valets who took care of our car.” “The staff is friendly and attentive, I have not one bad thing to say about this place.” “Tge staff is great” “The friendly and attentive staff always shout out a warm greeting from the cozy, front entrance bar you as first walk through the wood framed-door of the small, romantically lit dinner spot on Franklin.” “The cocktails are out of this world, duly shaken up by Paulie the Jersey Bartender, or Daryl or Jandi, or any one of the super servers he has trained, and of special note is the tropically mouthwatering martini called The Space Cowboy.” “Service was attentive without being imposing.” “Service is fast and friendly.” “Prizzi's, the best Italian food and service in LA.” “great food, great location, great service.” “Reasonable prices, decent service.” “I've had the Sicilian Deep Dish pizza which is fabulous - you can only eat one piece and you're full, so I'd suggest getting a small one unless a lot of people are eating with you.”
value	100.0% positive	“My date had a huge ceasar salad and eggplant parmasean smothered in cheese and scrumptious tomato sauce.” “The restaurant is cozy and romantic and the prices are very reasonable.” “Reasonable prices, decent service.” “It's moderately priced, but a good value for the money.” “Garlic Bread, Deep Dish Pizza, wine list is affordable with plenty of choices.”

12/03/08

Best Italian Food in LA

by scarletdisco

My wife and I have traveled all over the world: Paris, London, Venice, Thailand, Mexico, New York, Chicago, Boston...and never have I come across (no, not EVEN in Chicago) such a delicious and memorable PIZZA like the regular large cheese pizza at Prizzi's. It's outstanding and melt-in-your-mouth good.

The friendly and attentive staff always shout out a warm greeting from the cozy, front entrance bar you as first walk through the wood framed-door of the small, romantically lit dinner spot on Franklin. Whether you be a neighborhood regular or just wandering in for the first time from next door attractions Birds or Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater, there is a warm feeling of familiarity and home.

The cocktails are out of this world, duly shaken up by Paulie the Jersey Bartender, or Daryl or Jandi, or any one of the super servers he has trained, and of special note is the tropically mouthwatering martini called The Space Cowboy. My favorite. Still hoping to see it named after me one day.

If you're the type that likes appetizers before your traditional Italian main course of the best chicken marsala anyway or lasagna or any of the scrumptious pastas, the mozzarella friti are just like mama used to make, (but better, don't tell her I said it) and the simple prizzi's staple dinner salad, the Verde Mista, is to die for, complete with fresh large shaved parmesean slices atop fresh greens.

Don't even get me talking about desserts. (Try the brownie.)

And now they have midnight happy hour on weekends nights from 12:30ish...slices and drinks at the bar...are you kidding? It's awesome. The only problem is I'm not getting on my scale anymore. Too afraid.

Prizzi's, the best Italian food and service in LA.

I'm a space cowboy, bet you weren't ready for that.

Thanks and we love you!

Hollywood Bono

Pros: Ambience, Food, Taste, Ingredients, Service, Price

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11/21/08

Best Breadsticks Ever

by JonahT

What can I say? The dinner I had at Prizzi's Piazza started with the best breadsticks ever...soft and warm and oozing in butter and diced garlic...and ended with Death by Chocolate. In between I got to eat a delicate lobster bisque followed by the best pasta and seafood I've ever had. My date had a huge ceasar salad and eggplant parmasean smothered in cheese and scrumptious tomato sauce. We also enjoyed a fine bottle of merlot. There was plenty of food for a couple of doggy bags too. Next time I'm trying the s'mores! The atmosphere is romantic with a touch of being part of the family. Service was attentive without being imposing. Parking can be tricky, but there are some really friendly valets who took care of our car. Treat yourself to a romantic dinner...or just a great bite out.

Pros: great food, warm atmosphere, good people watching from the patio
Cons: parking, but valet is available

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10/15/08

Maybe you'll have better luck?

by nosterufast

My girlfriend and I visited this restaurant around 7 at night on a Friday. When we were seated and handed menus, the waitress didn't return for 20 minutes. After she took our orders our salads came out in about 10 minutes, then it was literally 30 minutes till we saw her again, she assured us that our food was coming. 10 minutes later our food finally arrived. She apologized for the lengthy delay by giving us a free dessert, but resumed her previous pattern of vanishing for 20-30 minutes at a time. She tried to make up for it with dessert, but didn't improve her service one bit.Then we had to wait for her to get around to giving us our bill... It seemed like every stage of a normal dining experience came with a time increase of about double what it should normally take. No one was rude to us directly, but we were there for about 3 hours. I would have preferred about an hour and a half. At least the food was decent. I enjoyed my lasagna.

Pros: above average food quality
Cons: below average food service

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01/17/08

Great Lunch

by wellplayed

A friend and I work in Hollywood and are always seeking alternatives to the dismal selection of eateries along Hollywood Blvd, near our offices. I found Prizzi's Piazza on citysearch and we decided to give it a try and it was a GREAT SUCCESS! The breadsticks are a must-have-pleasantly doughy, buttery and with a wonderfully robust garlic flavor. I enjoyed my spaghetti dish- a simple recipe done right. My friend ordered the capellini with shrimp, which was dee-licious! Add a glass of white wine, the shining sun and patio seating and you'll understand why we returned to the office 40 minutes late. Highly recommended.

Pros: cost, pleasant and relaxed ambience
Cons: parking

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09/20/07

Amazing Italian Food

by lmallen2790

Garlic Bread, Deep Dish Pizza, wine list is affordable with plenty of choices. The staff is friendly and attentive, I have not one bad thing to say about this place. Oh, I wish it opened up earlier.

Pros: Great food, orders come up in decent time, ambiance is relaxing and can be romantic
Cons: outdoor seating is next to birds and can be a little loud and

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12/03/08

Best Italian Food in LA

by scarletdisco

11/21/08

Best Breadsticks Ever

by JonahT

10/15/08

Maybe you'll have better luck?

by nosterufast

01/17/08

Great Lunch

by wellplayed

09/20/07

Amazing Italian Food

by lmallen2790

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