Insider Pages Reviews for Manhattan Pizzeria

1 Stars: Salty Pizza and NO parking (by AndyGilchrist)

AndyGilchrist — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:00:00 GMT

I got a Deluxe with lots of toppings but you could only taste Salt! Maybe instead of frozen it's stored in salt?

And since the City of Manhattan Beach is the king of gouging it's citizens and visitors with outrageous parking meter prices - it will cost you $10 to run in and pick up the salty pizza!

5 Stars: This Pizza cant be beat (by ElNomad)

ElNomad — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Besides maybe Mulberry's in Beverly Hills, this pizza is the best in Los Angeles. I dont know what the dude two below me is talking about, but the service is awesome. Whether I'm going in for a pitcher and a slice to watch the game in the quaint and home made dining area with some good lookin people, or smoking bowls and ordering a large Royal Hawaiian (my fav) this place delivers quality food from quality pizza. The wings are amazing as well, and the pitchers are reasonable. GO CHECK IT OUT!!

5 Stars: you've got to try it... (by brooklyn2losangeles)

brooklyn2losangeles — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:00:00 GMT

Best pizza on the west coast... I live in Manhattan Beach and this Pizza makes me feel like I'm back home.. They not only have great pizza, they have a great italian food. I always get an Italian ice on the way out or they have soft serve ice cream.. oh yea they play Grateful Dead and reggae all day.. the best thing is, They're located a 100 yards from the beach...

3 Stars: Manhattan Pizza (by Erika W.)

Erika W. — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:59:00 GMT

This place is in a great location with a lot of great shopping near by. The food is ok not the best pizza I have had but not the worst. It has a relaxed atmosphere so if you are in a hurry it's not the place to go. I would recommend it if you want a quick slice!

1 Stars: The worst pizza and service in the South Bay. (by Citysearch User)

Citysearch User — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:00:00 GMT

If you love nasty cold pizza, if you yearn for horrible atmosphere, if you absolutely need terrible service, order food from Manhattan Beach Pizzeria.

After two mediocre experiences at this place, I called one afternoon to order two pizzas for take out. Little did I know I was in for the biggest joke of an experience I've ever had. Here's what happened:

Hello, Manhattan Pizza
Hi, can I place an order for take out?
No, you have to come in to order.
I have to come in to give you my order?
Yeah, that's what my owner said today.
But, I'm talking to you right now over the phone, couldn't I just give you my order and then come pick it up?
Hold on, let me get the owner.
(muffled talking)
Yeah
Hello? Can I place an order for take out?
No, you have to come in to order
Can't I just give you the order since we're talking right now?
CLICK (the owner hanging up)

I've never experienced such a mind boggling business decision in action. Great life decision.

The Bottom Line: Don't give this place your business. If they don't care about my order, they probably won't care about your order.

1 Stars: NOT the Best Pizza (by lafoodie90212)

lafoodie90212 — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Let me open by saying that I would have given this place "0" stars if possible. I live in Manhattan Beach and have had pizza delivered from many places in the area. I have ordered from this place several times over the years and have noticed a steady, rapid decline, both in the quality of the pizza and in the service. After a bad experience, I didn't order from this place for a over a year. I decided to give them a chance after reading the reviews here. BIG MISTAKE! The person who answered the phone had trouble hearing my order over the loud music they were playing. After being disconnected when put on "hold" I finally placed my order and was told it would arrive in 30-45 minutes. After an hour, I called and was told that it was already "on it's way." After another 1/2 hour, I called again and was told that they were having problems and was again told that it was already "on it's way." I called again to complain and asked for the manager. I was told that there were no managers and the owner was out of town. When I commented, "When the cat's away, the m*** will play" she hung up on me. The pizza arrived before I could get through again to cancel the order. When it arrived, it was cold, so thin you could see through it (we're not talking "thin crust pizza here) and looked like a big bite had been taken out of it. ANY of the local or chain pizzarias have better pies and service.

5 Stars: BEING A NATIVE NEW YAWKUHHH ... I RATE IT THEEE BESTEST PIZZA W/O A DOUBT ... CRUST ET AL :) (by naana)

naana — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Ummm although the last slice I ordered to go (twuz late @ night) was ummm not even warm but the taste (seasoning and crusty/crunchy crust) is so incredible and outstanding ... it didn't matter that much ... I scarfed it down! All the other pizzas available to the public is ummm I DON'T HAVE A NAME FOR IT :(

P.S. THEIR SAUCE OVER ANGEL HAIR PASTA OR IS DIVINELY SEASONED :)

1 Stars: Overt Discrimination Means No Service (by bothomas99)

bothomas99 — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I went this place with my wife yesterday and there was a line out the door of Caucasian kids. We graciously stood in line and when our time came to order the Hispanic male who was taking orders returned to making pizzas. Then a tall, ball-headed Caucasian male looked at us and then turned his back on us for a good five minutes like we didn't exist. There was no one behind us so I suppose there was no urgency to tend to us. We never even had a chance to order any food as we grew tired of being treated as second-class citizens and left. We dine and shop in Manhattan Beach rather frequently and never receive this type of treatment from anyone! One would hope that one person doesn't represent the face of the establishment, but unfortunately he had them all look bad during our visit yesterday.

1 Stars: Inconsistent food, horrible service, and even worse attitudes (by rachel2001)

rachel2001 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT

I am not sure where some of these reviewers have been eating, but it certainly is not at the same Manhattan Pizzeria that my family & I have been frequenting. We went over the weekend, & knowing that it takes a long time to get our pizza, we have begun to order over the phone so that we cut down on some of the ?wait? time. The phone experience was about par; we were put on hold 3 times, we had to repeat everything, & then the order was incorrectly read back. It was obvious the girl on the phone was pre-occupied & not interested in taking our order. She ended by saying the food would be ready in 15 to 20 minutes, & we arrived 12 minutes later. We were pleasantly surprised when we were told our order was ready, even though it was all packed to go when we specifically said we would be dining in. I presented my coupon at the time of payment, only to be told that I had to use it later, since the order was already rung up. I said this was unacceptable, & after much discussion with the gentleman I can only assume was the manager, my coupon was accepted. As soon as we began to eat we could tell why the order was completed so fast; the pizza was reheated from a pie that was sitting out to be sold as individual pieces. It was cold & hard, & did not have the extra cheese we had requested. The salad we ordered was missing the artichokes & croutons we had asked for, & when this was pointed out, they took the salad back to make the necessary corrections, only to bring it back to us still wrong. And, during the entire time the salad was being worked on, the manager was telling his cook (in Spanish) how unreasonable we were. We continue to eat here because my daughter loves the Italian Ices. If not for that, the food & service both are so bad that we would never go back. I cannot wait to find a place that serves decent Italian Ices, since that will mean that my family & I will not have to put up with people who obviously do not care about their customers.

3 Stars: Best Pizza west of New York, BUT (by travelyn)

travelyn — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

This is truly the best pizza I have eaten west of New York. The low rating is customer service. Delivery is terrible. Either they have decided to not provide it on a given day or evening for whatever reason or, when it is delivered, the order is wrong.

Several times I have called and I get the response that they are not delivering today, this evening, or whatever). The three times I have received delivery, the orders have been wrong. Requested plain cheese pizza and got pepperoni. Requested a side salad and rceived a meatball sandwich. Tried to use coupons dispensed in a neihborhood mailer and the delivery person didn't know what to do (even though I had advised during my telephone order it would be used).Eating at the store itself is not necessarily a treat when the place is crowded - again poor service

4 Stars: Best pizza anywhere, Avoid on Friday nights, Great customer service (by jo_se)

jo_se — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

go sheck it out......it's not that bad for beach pizza - you may like it....tasty after a day of surfin OR turfing....

5 Stars: Better than NY Pizza!! (by marytill)

marytill — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Being that I'm originally from NY, Manhattan Pizzeria had a lot to live up to on my first visit, but they more than passed the test.Their pizza is actually better than any pizzeria I've been to in NY! I've since been back countless times- it's the only pizza I crave!

5 Stars: Great place!!!...If you just CAN'T settle for a wannbe New York slice elsewhere...go here...trust us! hhehe (by exec_it_solutions)

exec_it_solutions — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:00:00 GMT

Just wanted to take 2 seconds to say how much we love their pizza...(one-one thousand, two-one thousand...hehe)...WE LOVE YOUR PIZZA! Being from Chicago, we're a bit biased about our pizza favorites, but if you want the best New York style pie west of the Mississippi, definitely check this place out. We go there everytime we're in town for a while and start to crave some classic thin crust perfection...thanks guys!

5 Stars: Happy to See You ANY Night of the Week! (by beachgirlrealtor)

beachgirlrealtor — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:00:00 GMT

Best customer service! There is always a smile to be had upon entering and The Pie Guy along with his staff are friendly and quality service minded. We look forward to going in, sometimes picking up rather than delivery just for the smiles! Some of the best wings ever; pizza is always great! Thanks Pizza Guy!!

5 Stars: Awesome delivery (by 310valleygirl)

310valleygirl — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:00:00 GMT

the pizza ROCKS! it's no deep dish chicago-style, but hands down the best in this neighborhood. yes, even better than that place on abbot kinney. they also deliver, but only after 5pm. and, definitely a great spot to stop at during the infamous south bay bike crawls.

1 Stars: NOT NY PIZZA AT ALL (by nyctola)

nyctola — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I went all the way to Manhattan Beach for the pizza--the pizza sucked...I wanted to ask for a gas refund. Anyone who says this is the best pizza in LA needs to get their taste buds checked!!!! VILAGGE PIZZERIA on LARCHMONT is by fat the best pizza in LA!!!!!

1 Stars: Good pizza, but was better before. Service is and has always been a disaster. (by pinaka)

pinaka — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I have been going here for about 3 years, mainly because my daughter likes the pizza. However, she especially likes the italian ices. Unfortunately, the consistency of the pizza is horrible. One time it is ok, the next time it is horrible. It has not been great for the past 2 years. As far as the italian ices, they now have a great supplier, but are often out of stock. This is the problem they have had since I started going here; one time they have the ices, then they are out for what can often be 2 weeks to 3 months. As far as service, it has gone from bad to horrible. They don't answer the phone so that I can call in an order, and when you get to the restaurant, the register person is either the pizza maker also, or they have no idea how to use the cash register.

I called the restaurant yesterday, got no answer on the phone, and then when I arrived I waited in line for 12 minutes to place my order. 20 minutes later I asked where my pizza was, and they had not started cooking it yet. I asked for the owner, and was told he is out of town for 2 weeks. I asked for my money back, and I was not the only one. Everyone seemed to be talking about how bad the place has become. In fact, I heard people joking about the signs on the wall asking the customers to log onto this website and vote them the BEST PIZZA of 2006. It is amazing to me that someone leaves their business when it is understaffed and the employees are not trained. Unfortunately, the restaurant does not run much better when the owner is in town.

This used to be my favorite pizza place, and the quality more than made up for the service. Now the quality is only "so-so," and the service has gotten worse, which I did not think was possible. I would not only not recommend going here, I will tell all of my friends not to go.

5 Stars: TO ALL READERS ITS A SIMPLE REVIEW - THIS PIZZERIA ROCKS!! (by alwaysafoodfan)

alwaysafoodfan — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

It's no surprise this Pizzeria takes the crown year after year... Great food, Great service and a Great crowd.

For all those that have bad things to say - you must be Manhattan Pizzeria's competition... and you must just be jealous.

5 Stars: Best pizza ever!!!!!!! (by derekjk)

derekjk — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

This place by far, makes the best pizza I have every had in my entire life. An absolute must!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Stars: rockin no stopin (by bklynsharks)

bklynsharks — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

all about the pizza and vibe. good eats, good drinks and good times with my buddies. over in MB for some fun on vaca for annual guys only vacation. happen to be from new york, hung a right while walking, hungry anf thristy. Had a great time with my buddies, ate pizza, buddy got a sub and it was all good. Of course had some drinks and the day was sunny and kickin. nuff review just go check it out

2 Stars: Shouldn't even be in the top 100 (by burritoman)

burritoman — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 02:00:00 GMT

#1 two years in a row? Are people insane???!!! The pizza at this place is terrible. Don't bother coming here - frozen pizza is better.

1 Stars: THis pzza is terrible (by sclerk_ameriquest)

sclerk_ameriquest — Thu, 11 May 2006 02:00:00 GMT

I don't know if it is the style (NY) or the place;

Pizza was thin and tasteless - like a piece of cardboard;

I'll never eat here or another NY 'style" pizza;

5 Stars: Manhattan Pizza? had to try it! (by colleenmcd59)

colleenmcd59 — Tue, 08 Nov 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Living in Manhattan we couldn't pass it up. Lucky for us it really was NY style pizza - sauce had just the right spice, plenty of cheese and the crust to die for! Wait staff very friendly. the only drawback was it was even noisier than a NYC pizzaria. Several televisions - two different basketball games, a movie and radio were all blasting at the same time. Not a good ambiance for holding much of a conversation but the pizza was divine!!!! Were giving it all four thumbs up!!!

4 Stars: Good pizza with a good view! (by Thomas M.)

Thomas M. — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 23:04:00 GMT

This little place is right along Manhattan Beach Boulevard with a great view of the pier (if you sit outside on the benches, of course). The pizza is very good, and the slices are big! Pizza is reasonable priced, but the other items are more then I would want to pay for food of that quality.

PROS: good sized pizza, cheap, good location
CONS: dingy, cramped interior, overpriced items besides pizza

1 Stars: Thank god I don't live in New York (by sa3rufus)

sa3rufus — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 02:00:00 GMT

If this is supposedly great authentic New York style pizza, then New Yorkers have about as much taste as I have always thought. How can anyone actually like to pay so much for a tiny pizza that doesn't taste all that great?

5 Stars: YOU ARE RIGHT (by exnewyawker)

exnewyawker — Sat, 02 Jul 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Citysearch has finally nailed it. I always look at you recommendations before choosing a restaurant. I must say i do not always agree. However when I swa thet Manhattan Pizzeria in Manhattan beach was voted number 1, I had to add my 2 cents. The place is GREAT. I have going there for the past couple of years. I have got to tell you it just keeps getting better and better. I have read several of the reviews that are posted and I caanot top some of the allocades that have been heaped upon them. Their pizza is second to none and in addition they offer NY. style "Italian Ices" If they could add Potato Knishes to their menu I would feel like I never left home.

1 Stars: Unbelievable (by crashdog)

crashdog — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I can not believe this place is highly recommended. I had a pizza delivered, that was the only good part. All they had was "new York style" (thin crust). It was so thin there were actually holes in the crust. Next time I want a pizza I think I will drive to COSTCO!! The only way I would eat this "pizza" again would be if I was starving, my truck broke down right in front of the joint, it was the only place open for 5 miles, and they were giving it away.

5 Stars: Traveled 3,000 miles for GREAT pizza (by arniel)

arniel — Sat, 11 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

To qualify as a pizza EXPERT one had to grow up in Brooklyn, N.Y. I, a real New Yorker ( even ran a subway train for 28 years ) know about pizza, so forget-about-it. I took a trip to L.A. recently and met a young dude who had the same (eloquent) Brooklyn accent as myself. I told him I missed good, inexpensive Italian heros and pizza. He recommended Manhattan Pizza near the beach. Some things in life are sacred to a tough New Yorker. Great pizza is one of them. I challenged the guy behind the counter to meet my expectations. I was more then surprised when I finished the first of many slices. I didn't think a pizza joint in L.A. could compare with true New York but Manhattan Pizza did. By the way, L.A., one day Brooklyn is going to take back our Dodgers.

5 Stars: Hungry in LA (by hungryinla)

hungryinla — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

I was born and raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, I moved to LA about 10 years ago. While in Brooklyn I think I ate Pizza everyday. When I got to LA I tried to find good Pizza. The Pizza I did find was so bad I actually stopped eating it or even trying new places. I was resorting to only having Pizza when I went back for visits with Family or Friends. I once tried to have a friend fedex me a pizza from the Spumoni Gardens on 86th street. That is until a friend told me about Manhattan Pizzeria in Manhattan Beach. They really nailed it. Pizza is Great,Sauce is just like I have always known and loved and they are not stingy with the cheese. They even have Lemon Ices which they scoop into a paper cup.

5 Stars: We're all from NY (by thefiend)

thefiend — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

well at least we think we are when we eat there. I eat this about once a week or so and i never tire of it. The deliver guys are really cool and, even if it is a little small, the service is fast and the pizza is great. who needs new york when you've got manhattan pizzeria.

5 Stars: Best Pizza on the West Coast (by vermad)

vermad — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Pizzeria is a family run place that is by far the best pizza on the west coast.

5 Stars: Bitchin (by sausage728)

sausage728 — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

This place is awesome! The Pie is AMAZING. Its just like I stepped out of NYC!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Stars: best pizza ever (by jivkod)

jivkod — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 02:00:00 GMT

best pizza plus great place to hang out, good music

5 Stars: You can not compare apples and oranges (by remythecat)

remythecat — Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:00:00 GMT

Personally, this is the only pizza I will eat in the South Bay. I hate thick crust Chicago style pizzas but that is my taste. The gourmet style pizzas in some restaurants are ok but again that is not my taste. For those who want a NY style pizza it is great. Don't compare it to Chicago style or Sicilian because it is not suppose to be that style. If that is the type you are looking for you may be disappointed but if you are looking for a NY style pizza pie it's the best I have tasted outside of NY.

5 Stars: OUTSTANDING! (by bturk)

bturk — Mon, 14 Jun 2004 02:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Pizzeria really nailed it. I am from Brooklyn and this pizza place is up there with Brooklyn's best Pizzerias. Everyone needs to make Manhattan Pizzeria part of their daily diet.

5 Stars: This is the best (by jasperpad)

jasperpad — Wed, 07 Apr 2004 02:00:00 GMT

This pizza was great. Just like I had in Manhattan in New York City. The curst was perfect and the sauce just like my mama makes as the say. The services was friendly and ambiance was quaint. The menu was outstanding as it offered lots more than pizza.

5 Stars: Best south beach pizza (by ucla)

ucla — Mon, 30 Jun 2003 02:00:00 GMT

This place looks like it can't be any good, but it is. And it's very good. It isn't Joe Peeps, but it is the best of south beach.

3 Stars: not the best (by PatrickRU92)

PatrickRU92 — Sun, 19 Jan 2003 01:00:00 GMT

average california attempt at NY pizza. Not bad, but not great. For better pizza in the area I recommend Paisano's in Hermosa 1st, Beach Pizza 2nd.

3 Stars: Overrated pizza (by Wendygirly)

Wendygirly — Fri, 22 Nov 2002 01:00:00 GMT

I've tasted better sicilion pizzas than this. it's too small for it's price, and the new york style doesn't seem big enough to be 'new york style'. Stuft Pizza is 10 times better. it's overrated!

5 Stars: When the moon hits your eye (by MattFord)

MattFord — Thu, 29 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Absolutely the best pizza on the left side of the Mississip. Even better atmosphere with great music and views of the ocean.

5 Stars: Most fun place! (by richweisss)

richweisss — Thu, 29 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Great pizza, even better atmosphere because of the cool music and location!

5 Stars: JUST LIKE HOME, FINALLY (by DOMOMANDY)

DOMOMANDY — Wed, 28 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

UP THERE WIT "JHONS ON BLEAKER"
A BIG TASTE OF OF HOME.
THE SECOND BEST WAY TO END A GREAT DATE

5 Stars: great food-great service (by bdollzim)

bdollzim — Sat, 24 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

The pizza was excellent as was the service. Very comfortable atmosphere

5 Stars: great (by rmathios)

rmathios — Fri, 23 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

the food is great. they have the best pizza around

5 Stars: WOW...that's amazing PIZZA! (by frant)

frant — Sun, 18 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Really good pizza! The best pizza in LA!! Recommend it highly.

5 Stars: Beats NYC (by myra456)

myra456 — Thu, 15 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

The best pizza ever! I wish someone in New York would steal the recipe. It's what I miss most about L.A.

5 Stars: Divine (by MMacGregor)

MMacGregor — Wed, 14 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Wonderfully fun location and excellent pizza, warm and friendly staff.

5 Stars: Best Pizza in town. (by hbsg)

hbsg — Tue, 13 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

Manhattan Pizzeria, uses the finest cheeses, the specialist of sauces. It will bring nothing but utter delight to your tastebuds. The crust on this pizza is the best crust in town, firm and tasty. And if you like sausage I highly recommend the "sausage roll" . It is sausage, peppers, onions, and cheese rolled in pizza dough and baked in the over. It will make your mouth water.

5 Stars: that's amore (by whangster)

whangster — Tue, 13 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

loved it! my new favorite pizza place! worth the drive from hollywood!

5 Stars: cheesy (by hrvhlr)

hrvhlr — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

excellent Pizza and Calzone, good service, good location.I dont know what else to write. Do you want a novel?

5 Stars: ATTENTION ALL READERS: GREAT PIZZERIA!!!! (by briant)

briant — Thu, 08 Aug 2002 02:00:00 GMT

My family and I always have a great time at Manhattan Pizzeria!

This is truly the perfect spot for casual dining. It is obvious why this restaurant gets so many great reviews.