Pizzicotto

In Short – Squeezed between two other storefronts on Brentwood's restaurant row, this small trattoria would be easy to miss, if not for the umbrellas out front. Inside, dressed-down town-and-country types are sandwiched every which way at a handful of tables. Decorative pasta boxes and garlands of garlic add to the bustling, neighborly milieu. The menu consists of home-style fare, like bright-red tomatoes and celery atop bruschetta, and risotto with porcini and shiitakes.

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Parking:: There's no valet parking here and street parking is scarce, so some people take their chances in the next door Blockbuster lot.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“have been coming here for over 3 years, and the food is delicious, reasonably priced, and the ambience is cozy and romantic.” “liked the ambiance and feel of this restaraunt, and think that the menu selection was large and varied - however, my portion size was typical of an appertizer, rather than main course.” “casual, fun place that attracts Brentwood locals and Angelenos alike, this little place with the big servings is always busy so don't go without a reservation.” “The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is homey.” “based on the food and atmosphere alone, i think it was a great dining experience and plan on going there again soon.” “The location is also perfect, less touristy than the Sunset area restaurants and full of locals :) I come here as often as possible!” “Great food,great ambience - I simply love it here!” “Cozy atmosphere and sharp waitstaff.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“This place is a great neighboorhood spot with a solid menu and reasonably priced wine by the glass, perfect for a mid-week meal.”
food quality	72.69000053405762% positive	“I'll highly recommend if you're looking for a great pizza!” “The food here is great.” “based on the food and atmosphere alone, i think it was a great dining experience and plan on going there again soon.” “Yes, there was nothing wrong with the food, but the service was not just bad or even terrible, but unforgivable.” “It can be loud, and sometimes they are understaffed - but the food is so good that I keep going back.” “The food was utterly fantastic (I had the tortellini Porcini mushroom pasta), and the service was excellent.” “Delicious home made Italian food with some great ingredients, including unusual dishes like spinach and cheese ravioli in a basil and tomato.” “think the food is pretty good for the price, but eating there is such an ordeal because she's just so rude.” “have been coming here for over 3 years, and the food is delicious, reasonably priced, and the ambience is cozy and romantic.” “While we used to have good meals here, the chef has changed and the food has become inedible.” “This place is a great neighboorhood spot with a solid menu and reasonably priced wine by the glass, perfect for a mid-week meal.” “I'd been eating at Pizzocotto for years, though always for lunch, and thought it was a very solid restaurant with good food, reasonable prices, and fine service.” “The food is incredible - I am Italian and this food is authentic - not the Buca di Bepo/Maria's stuff.” “The staff are nice, the portions are plentiful and the food is great.” “Easily in the top ten worst restaurant experiences in my dining history -- and to think I didn't even get to the food.” “We had the flank steak and porchini rizzotto, it was the worst, absolute worst italian food we've ever had.” “i've had trouble finding an authentic italian restaurant in the states, but this one pretty much nailed it in the head.” “We couldn't even finish half of the meal it was so bad.” “LOVE the pizza and specials.” “I've been here twice and the food was superb both times.” “The food is decent, albeit pricey.” “My pizza was delicious!” “First, the food took forty minutes to start arriving, with the last person in our party of eight not getting served for more than an hour, his food was cold, and the waiter gave him a hard time about taking it back.” “good food RUDE service” “went with a friend, with whom I had visited Italy, and we enjoyed the excellent food and the memories it brought back.” “The food was good, but it was overshadowed by the terrible service.” “yummy bread.” “Their bread is usually stale, though.” “The pumpkin gnocchi (gnocchi zuca) was particularly wonderful: great squash taste in a delicious, nutty butter sauce.” “The base was terrible and they used the tomato base sauce similar to the marinara.” “the food was incredible.” “This place is very low key, but the food is quite good.” “Great food,great ambience - I simply love it here!” “The pumpkin gnochi in butter sauce with fresh parm cheese bgis to die for!” “thought the food here was quite good- very much like homestyle Italian food- not fancy, but more like comfort food.” “The thing is, despite the "Italian bistro" charm, the food just isn't that tasty.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“liked the ambiance and feel of this restaraunt, and think that the menu selection was large and varied - however, my portion size was typical of an appertizer, rather than main course.” “This place is a great neighboorhood spot with a solid menu and reasonably priced wine by the glass, perfect for a mid-week meal.”
overall	100.0% positive	“This is a great place, but anyone looking for fancy Italian fare will be let down.”
return potential	0.0% positive	“this was the worst experience i have ever encountered and will NEVER go there again.”
service	52.08000183105469% positive	“The service staff is always polite and attentive.” “The service is slow and the waiters are a bit snobby.” “The food was utterly fantastic (I had the tortellini Porcini mushroom pasta), and the service was excellent.” “The server was not very attentive but overall my experience was great!” “Yes, there was nothing wrong with the food, but the service was not just bad or even terrible, but unforgivable.” “think the food is pretty good for the price, but eating there is such an ordeal because she's just so rude.” “(In case you think this is an isolated occurrence, I know one other person who had a very bad experience with the service there at dinner.)” “I'm not sure who everyone is referring to as the "rude owner" but the Italian woman I deal with is always pleasant and I have been here approx 90 times in the past 9 months!” “The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is homey.” “Smells great when you walk inside, and the little lady that others say is rude was very nice to me.” “The food was good, but it was overshadowed by the terrible service.” “First, the food took forty minutes to start arriving, with the last person in our party of eight not getting served for more than an hour, his food was cold, and the waiter gave him a hard time about taking it back.” “good food RUDE service” “I'd been eating at Pizzocotto for years, though always for lunch, and thought it was a very solid restaurant with good food, reasonable prices, and fine service.” “The staff are nice, the portions are plentiful and the food is great.” “rude proprietor”
value	100.0% positive	“think the food is pretty good for the price, but eating there is such an ordeal because she's just so rude.” “The food is decent, albeit pricey.” “nice taste - tiny portions - average value!” “The staff are nice, the portions are plentiful and the food is great.” “I'd been eating at Pizzocotto for years, though always for lunch, and thought it was a very solid restaurant with good food, reasonable prices, and fine service.”
wait time	33.3299994468689% positive	“This was by far the best spot I've been to in a long time!” “The service is slow and the waiters are a bit snobby.” “First, the food took forty minutes to start arriving, with the last person in our party of eight not getting served for more than an hour, his food was cold, and the waiter gave him a hard time about taking it back.”

07/31/10

warmest friendliest place to eat in brentwood

by mmazuryoga

This little place is a jewel in a city with over stuffed, prissy whos who resturants. The owners make everyone feel like they are family and the food is superb. What more can anyone ask for in a tiny little charming place in their own neighborhood.

Pros: great food, great owners
Cons: none, its crowded so make a reservations

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06/01/10

Brentwood Gem

by Kika Davis 2

A casual, fun place that attracts Brentwood locals and Angelenos alike, this little place with the big servings is always busy so don't go without a reservation. Your friends not too into pizza? Don't worry. Have them try the gnocchi, which is some of the best in town.

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11/22/08

Brava, molto bene!

by jordanalorraine

I found Pizzicotto using UrbanSpoon, and it is a new favorite of mine! I went with a friend, with whom I had visited Italy, and we enjoyed the excellent food and the memories it brought back. The Pollo Frescha is AMAZING!

Pros: great food in a fun atmosphere
Cons: um....nope

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08/22/08

AMAZING!

by cc78

I get lunch take-out from here 2-3 times a week. The food is incredible - I am Italian and this food is authentic - not the Buca di Bepo/Maria's stuff. The service staff is always polite and attentive. I'm not sure who everyone is referring to as the "rude owner" but the Italian woman I deal with is always pleasant and I have been here approx 90 times in the past 9 months!

Pros: food, staff
Cons: ambience is lacking a bit

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07/23/08

She is RUDE!

by mffinla

I couldn't agree more about the woman who operates the place. She has to be the rudest, nastiest restaurant proprietor in LA. I think the food is pretty good for the price, but eating there is such an ordeal because she's just so rude.

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07/31/10

warmest friendliest place to eat in brentwood

by mmazuryoga

06/01/10

Brentwood Gem

by Kika Davis 2

11/22/08

Brava, molto bene!

by jordanalorraine

08/22/08

AMAZING!

by cc78

07/23/08

She is RUDE!

by mffinla

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