Ghisallo

4.6 (74)

$31 to $50

Italian

1622 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Ghisallo

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 5, 2026

8:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Located in Santa Monica's Ocean Park neighborhood, Ghisallo has become a beloved community destination, serving Neapolitan-inspired pizzas alongside market-fresh salads, seasonal sides, pastas, hearty entrées, and house-made desserts. The menu is complemented by a thoughtfully curated selection of wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Originally launched as a neighboring concept to Jyan Isaac Bread's naturally leavened bakery, Ghisallo has expanded since opening and continues to evolve.

Earlier this year, Chef Casey Lane quietly assumed leadership of the kitchen, collaborating closely with acclaimed baker Jyan Horwitz of Jyan Isaac Bread. Together, they refined not one but two signature pizza doughs, preserving the popular daytime pizza slices while introducing a refreshed lineup of New York-style pizzas that build on the restaurant's reputation for exceptional craftsmanship.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Contact
(424) 401-5835
Website
https://www.ghisallo.la/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Casey Lane
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1622 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
We are located in Ocean Park Blvd between 16th and 17th streets.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Weekday Large Group Reservation
$70.00 per person
9 - 16 people
Multiple dates available
Join us on one of our outdoor patios for reservations of 9–16 guests. On weekdays, a $70 per person food and beverage minimum is required. This minimum applies to all guests, including children, and discounted pricing is not available based on age. A 20% automatic large-party gratuity and a 4% Healthy LA fee will be added to the final bill. Large-party reservations are allotted a three-hour dining period.
Weekend Large Group Reservation
$80.00 per person
9 - 16 people
Multiple dates available
Join us on one of our outdoor patios for reservations of 9–16 guests. On weekends, an $80 per person food and beverage minimum is required. This minimum applies to all guests, including children, and discounted pricing is not available based on age. A 20% automatic large-party gratuity and a 4% Healthy LA fee will be added to the final bill. Large-party reservations are allotted a three-hour dining period.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Ghisallo.

4.6

(74)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ghisallo impresses with its "best pizzas in LA," charming ambiance, and delightful outdoor seating. Guests praise the "amazing" service and "outstanding" staff. The menu features Italian favorites like Brussels sprouts and rigatoni bolognese, served in a cozy, rustic setting. While occasional supply issues occur, the overall dining experience remains "wonderful."

74 Reviews

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Beth Gold
Los Angeles70 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic pizza. And service. I think Jacob? We look forward to coming again.
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Shannon
Portland10 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing—truffle fries, Brussels sprouts, pizza, & salad. We shared everything family style. Our server was great! She was attentive, but not too much so and did not make us feel rushed even though it was a busy Saturday night on the back patio! We will be back!
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Evelyn
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Would preface that we had previously had a positive experience here, but had a pretty egregious experience. To start, they ran out of pizza by 7:30 PM and only informed us after we ordered and received our drinks/appetizers. After we ordered for the second time, we waited for over 30 minutes for two pastas and an appetizer (both the table next to us that ordered after us and a table that sat down after we ordered received their food a significant amount of time before us). We had to ask to confirm our food was still coming and were told it would be 2 minutes (which was actually another 15). Our server was very nice and polite (obviously not his fault) and offered us a free dessert (IMO not really adequate), but given that our dinner had already taken over an hour and 30 minutes due to their poor service, we asked if they would be able to comp something we ordered instead as we had to leave. He sent the manager to our table, who instead of apologizing opened with “What’s your question?” in a pretty rude tone (and begrudgingly said he would comp one item we ordered and didn’t even apologize). I previously had a really positive experience here, so it was likely just an off night, but it was quite disappointing how rude and unapologetic the management staff were about a pretty terrible experience (especially considering it was 200+).
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Erika Gold
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 27, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing all the way around . We will be back !! Highly recommend
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Harald
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best pizzas in LA. Perhaps a few more seasonal toppings would be great. We love the little courtyard in the back. Wonderful Ghisallo mwah!
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Jim
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 24, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you go ...A.) get a reservation B.) request to sit out back. There are as many different types of pizza as there different types of hamburgers .... but for me this thin crust wood oven fired Romanesque pizza is one of the best I've had in all of LA. Super-Super casual, but with a touch of hip-class. Great service. I hesitate to say more because I don't want the place to be too crowded next time I go ....
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lorri Gold
Los Angeles20 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 21, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Couldn't ask for a nicer neighborhood spot. Reliably great. Love the food, and love the back patio.
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Joyce
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on September 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Brussels sprouts, burrata and a zucchini flower pizza. It was all delicious!
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Spencer
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 2, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best Italian on the west side! The outdoor seating is beautiful as well, and great service.
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Diana Gold
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
AMAZING! Best pizza in town! Why isn’t everyone talking about this place? Seriously! The food, ambience, staff: 5 stars to all! Can’t wait to have that squash pizza again.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Contact
(424) 401-5835
Website
https://www.ghisallo.la/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Casey Lane
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1622 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Cross street
We are located in Ocean Park Blvd between 16th and 17th streets.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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April 22, 2026
Ghisallo has great pizza and an even better patio
The review praises Ghisallo’s Neapolitan pizzas and secluded back patio, and recommends its Italian dinner menu, including radicchio salad, arancini, and rigatoni. It also notes that the kitchen and patio serve a different menu during the day in partnership with Jyan Isaac next door.
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FAQs

Ghisallo is at its calmest for an early dinner, around a 5:30 pm seating, when the back patio feels relaxed; later evenings (especially Friday nights) tend to be busier and more lively.

Yes, the patio regularly welcomes diners with dogs; guests mention dogs comfortably dining there and staff accommodating them.

Friday evenings are a lovely choice, guests often praise Ghisallo's back patio at sunset and report very pleasant Friday-night visits.

Ghisallo feels like a cozy, rustic neighborhood spot, think a charming back garden under string lights and an exposed kitchen you can watch, perfect for relaxed date nights or casual dinners.

Yes, families dine comfortably at Ghisallo: guests report calm early dinners on the back patio, high chairs, and children enjoying simple options like cheese pizza.

Yes, Ghisallo's cozy back patio, warm service, and multiple positive anniversary and special-occasion visits make it a great choice for a date night.

Expect Ghisallo to buzz during later-evening service, one reviewer wrote the atmosphere was “hopping” at 8:15 on a Friday, while earlier dinner times (around a 5:30 reservation) and early reservations often find the patio calm and more relaxed.

Yes, Ghisallo is famous for its outdoor options, with a cozy back patio/garden and front patio or sidewalk tables that guests regularly enjoy.

Smart casual is the guide, aim for neat, comfortable clothing that’s polished without being formal.

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Ghisallo

4.6

$31 to $50

Italian

Santa Monica

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 5, 2026

8:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Ghisallo

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Ghisallo

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