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Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

4.6
4.6
1605 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2114

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

What 1,605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi offers an "amazing Italian dining experience" with "spectacular" food, especially the "delicious meatballs and pizzas." The "ambiance is lovely," making it a "great date night spot." Although service can be hit or miss, the "charming location" in Laguna Beach and "warm outdoor seating" make it a favorite for many.
1,605 Reviews
  1. Tony VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten here several times and it’s always great. Delicious Italian food, very good portions Ang great service!

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  2. Ronna VIP

    Orange County60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! Great food, always consistent quality. Servers are fantastic!!

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  3. Misha VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We requested a table out in the patio which was empty but was told that it was being held for another group. So when leaving the resturant, I asked the hostess how to request for a table at the patio and she told me it was on first come first basis. Not sure as to why we were denied the table. Made it a bad experience. I also requested pasta with no meat and it had meat in it. So they gave a free desert. Not the point. Anyway overall it wasn’t a good experience. We’ll give it a break for sometime.

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  4. Gina VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Yummy food. Crowded seating and a bit noisy inside.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great experience at Alessa. We have been coming here for about 8 years and it never ceases to amaze me how great this place is. The customer service is great, the ambiance is great, and the food is spectacular. They are working on some new pasta dishes right now and I tried one of the specials. I would go back for this meal again in a heartbeat! As always, you need to try the Zucca starter. It tastes amazing!

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  6. Cathy VIP

    Los Angeles139 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The reception that I received at this restaurant was a first for me and I am a frequent diner. Upon arriving for a birthday celebration, I was informed that the table I requested was not available, this was fine as I was told that they can't guarantee table requests. I selected another empty table and settled in. Within 5 minutes the hostess came over and told us that we had to move to another table as our table was requested by another party. So why exactly did they honor their request and not ours? As it was, we were a party of three and the other party two, and most likely we were a larger tab. When arriving at a restaurant, the treatment that you receive sets the pace for your dining experience. Had my daughter not arranged this meal as a birthday treat, I would have left. My advice to Alessa is to work towards customer satisfaction and apply the same rules for every customer. Shame on you!

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  7. Lauren VIP

    Orange County32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is SO good here. The meatballs are to die for. They are a meal in itself. We got the chicken parm as well and that was amazing. So far we haven’t had anything we didn’t like

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  8. Pamela

    Unspecified3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just love this restaurant! A laguna staple! Great pizzas and salad!! Great date night spot.

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  9. Dona VIP

    Orange County46 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A delightful smallish spot - last time there they were out of a few things which was disappointing. Some of the dishes are excellent, while others seem kind of right out of a freezer bag and on the skimpy side. The water, Luka, was so sweet and apologized a lot for not having the wine we ordered, the liquor for another order and out of lamb for yet another order. Nevertheless, I would return because it can be really, really good. Make reservations if you are in Laguna Beach during the chaos of the summer season. The menu is extensive and prices bounce all over - like so many restaurants these days the drinks are sometimes more expensive than the meal - hard to understand that one.

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  10. Tiffany

    Orange County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great all around, Best food ever. The service was good and friendly.

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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 4.6 stars by 1605 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
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234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2114

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Forest Ave.
  • Area
    Laguna Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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