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Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

4.5
4.5
1592 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 14 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.

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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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,592 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for fine wines

  • South Orange County

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi offers "great food" and a "wonderful atmosphere" in Laguna Beach, making it a favorite for many. Guests rave about the "delicious" Italian dishes and "amazing service," particularly highlighting servers like Luis and Miguel. Despite occasional service delays, the overall experience is "fantastic," with standout pasta, pizza, and a cozy outdoor patio.

1,592 Reviews
  1. Daniele

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Last time I dined here was perhaps 7-8 years ago. I remember Chef Pirozzi was around. Food was great and ambiance was great. Today the place seems taken from the beginning scenes from "Kitchen Nightmares". My girlfriend order cacio e pepe spaghetti which came with almost no pepper and in a cheesy soupy mess sprinkled with parsley (?). This seemed something they might serve at the Olive Garden. The menus were oily and stained and so it was the check book. Drinks were ok, although it is hard to screw up a negroni or an aperol spritz (although I had to send back the negroni the first time as the bartender put some maraschino cherries in it...why??). It was a really mediocre dining experience. Going to the bathroom I took a look at the kitchen which seemed in disarray (dirty and full of used pots). Floors were dirty and so was the bathroom (no towels, toilet paper everywhere). I would not recoomend this place at all. Service was good and I didn't complain as servers might not have a lot of saying and blaming them felt like shooting on the red cross. Overall value was pretty low given that it is not inexpensive. Would never dine here again. Do better, Chef Pirozzi!

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  2. A

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We made reservations for 445 but had to wait to check in and be seated but both the hostess and waiter were apologetic for the wait. The menu had lots of delicious looking options. We ordered calamari an butternut squash ravioli for an appetizer. Both delicious but took about 30 minutes to arrive! I think the kitchen was having issues. The table behind us left without getting their food. We initially were not in a hurry so didn't mind the wait. But our entrees didn't come out until 610pm and we had to be at an event at 630pm, so we ate quickly. Despite the long time to get food, everything was delicious and the server great. Luckily we caught up with one another over a bottle of wine. We had lemoncillo shrimp pasta, crispy prosciutto pizza and a kale salad and ate it family style. Perfect amount for 4 ladies.

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  3. Tori

    San Diego

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It kind of seems like a tourist trap, but the service was good and food was good but not like i remembered 10 years ago

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  4. Jan

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I emailed Alessa. I always send my out of town guests for dinner. We have always enjoyed however, this time I ordered the risotto with the shrimp, clams, calamari as usual. I order pink sauce and make it quite clear very light on the sauce. It came drenched sauce and I couldn't finish it. We didn't have time to send it back because we're on a strict time schedule. I was not very happy with this times visit. So sorry

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  5. Peter

    Orange County

    106 reviews

    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Good meeting place. Great service. Had a great time with longtime friend.

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  6. Michael

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service, Food and location was GREAT!!! Definitely coming back when it’s not raining.

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  7. Renee

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious. And the service is amazing!

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  8. robert

    VIP

    Mexico City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It used to be very good, when actually Chef Alessandro cooks there…. But now, over all food quality is just not like before the old days..

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  9. Jennifer

    VIP

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Not up to its normal standards. Hoping it was just an off night for the chef because normally we love it here.

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  10. ellen

    VIP

    Orange County

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Luis our server was fabulous , knowledgeable and helpful The outside patio is warm and cozy. highly recommend!!

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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 1592 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Booked 14 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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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