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Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

4.5 (1621)
$30 and under
Italian
234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2114

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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 am–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • 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

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What 1,621 people are saying

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

  • South Orange County

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi in Laguna Beach offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "spectacular food" and "great ambiance." The standout dishes include "amazing" pizzas and "to die for" meatballs. While some guests note inconsistencies, the "exceptional service" and "attentive staff" create a consistently welcoming atmosphere, ensuring many happy returns.
1,621 Reviews
  1. Sam

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat outside and really enjoyed the service. The butternut squash ravioli is a must order!

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  2. Steve VIP

    Orange County46 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place continues to enjoy good business, but quality continues to decline. Food is very average at best. Meat/cheese plates had tiny portions of meat and cheese, with none of the accompaniments that were on the menu, all on top of a pile of wilted greens. Sad. Pastas were also average. Tables are packed in way too tight. This restaurant used to be high quality. Now, it is milking the Laguna Beach crowds with no management of quality.

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  3. Andrea VIP

    Orange County8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Always delicious. I noticed they changed the noodle for my fav pasta dish lemoncello Taglierini but it still hit the spot. My husband ordered a different red and the server poured the new into the old glass mixing them so that was a little disappointing but overall great food as usual.

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  4. Otto

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu looked great, but the food was just above average for a seasoned Italian traveler. The appetizers were excellent, especially the calamari. The risotto pescatore was a bit overcooked though the fish was delicious. The ravioli with meat were ok… but the red sauce was not the best “bolognese”. The pizza was excellent but the “cacio e Pepe” was just so so. Overall pretty good but not to rave about.

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  5. Missak VIP

    Las Vegas71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is great, service is good. Just an overall good experience. The lobster ravioli is amazing

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  6. dawn VIP

    Orange County3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cippino was the worst my husband has ever had, and he had it quite often. The Cesar salad tasted like it came out of a bag. The linguini with clams had a flowery taste. The fried calamari was so so. Our friends had the same meal as each other (can’t remember the name) but one looked like soup with so much sauce and the other was on the dry side. The best thing was the pizza and wine! I certainly rarely write reviews but after this meal, I had to!

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  7. Hanna VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place!!!! Will keep coming back. The food is amazing. The service is exceptional.

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  8. Alexei

    Orange County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Long wait for food. Pizza tasteless. Meat and cheese platter very small.

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  9. iossif

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Took the family here for Mother’s Day and the food and ambience was amazing as always.

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  10. Odel

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food order came out very late. We realize it is busy but we waited for close to 1 hour.

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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 1621 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Laguna Beach

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 27 times today
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
  • 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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