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Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

4.5
4.5
1569 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Bustling pizzeria just steps from the beach that serves thin-crust pies & pasta amid a rustic dining room.
NOTE: This is not affiliated with Cucina Alessa in Newport Beach or Huntington Beach.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (949) 497-8222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Pirozzi
  • Catering
    We have many years of experience catering a wide variety of events (weddings, birthdays, holidays, celebrations of life, corporate gatherings, etc.) Let us know how we can make your day special by emailing us at info@aplittleitaly.com.
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Cross street
    Forest Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 1,569 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi in Laguna Beach offers "fantastic" Italian cuisine with standout dishes like shrimp scampi ravioli and butternut squash ravioli. Guests praise the "great service" from staff like Johan and Miguel. While some note occasional service delays, the "delicious food" and welcoming ambiance make it a must-visit.

1,569 Reviews
  1. Zainab

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was decent, but very overpriced for what it is. Service was great with our server Jesus, he was very kind and helpful. Inside was a bit too noisy but family friendly nonetheless.

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  2. terri

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always on the hunt for a great Caesar salad and Chef Pirozzi’s homemade dressing is delectable!!! Not to mention the authentic taste of their Italian pastas and sauces. This is truly one of our favorite finds in Laguna Beach.

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  3. Jim

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The good was very marginal. Not what we expected.

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  4. Matt

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Date night - dinner & theatre 12/17/24 Our first time at Alessa My wife and I had a terrific dinner at Alessa tonight. We look forward to our next dinner & theatre night out, but maybe look forward to dinner even more. Last but not least, Luis was wonderful!

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  5. John

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was at least our sixth visit. Tonight was very lackluster. Service was terrible as restaurant was crazy busy and seemed to be understaffed. I’ve had better Caesar salads in a bag from the grocery store. Entrees were very good, as usual, but only one of two was hot. Had to get up to ask for napkins, Parmesan and then more water. Not sure we will return.

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  6. Horacio

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and nice area to visit, good services, and tastes

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  7. Luke

    VIP

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food and service every time I go. Wonderful place. 

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  8. Kari

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night …center of the action for hospitality night in Laguna with live music just outside

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  9. Irene

    VIP

    Yosemite

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for lunch. Wide range of appetizers and entrees. Enjoyed the outdoor dining!

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  10. robert

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a small table very close to another table. Felt like we were having dinner with them. Pizza was ok.

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FAQs

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (949) 497-8222.

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi is rated 4.5 stars by 1569 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2114

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Forest Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alessandro Pirozzi
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (949) 497-8222
  • Catering
    We have many years of experience catering a wide variety of events (weddings, birthdays, holidays, celebrations of life, corporate gatherings, etc.) Let us know how we can make your day special by emailing us at info@aplittleitaly.com.
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