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Alessa by Chef Pirozzi, Laguna Beach, CA

Alessa by Chef Pirozzi

4.6
4.6
1609 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
234 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-2114

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
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 1,609 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi delights with "delicious Italian food" and "fantastic service." Known for its "amazing food," it's a favorite for both locals and visitors. The outdoor patio enhances the dining experience, while standout dishes like Zucca and veal ravioli attract repeat patrons. Make reservations during busy seasons!

1,609 Reviews
  1. Paula VIP

    Orange County1 review

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very slow on a quiet evening. It took us a half hour to get our food with just a handful of customers in the restaurant

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  2. Linda VIP

    Orange County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening with 5 of us. Server was fantastic. Had meatballs & marguerita pizza for appetizer - delicious! Mix of entrees which all loved. Thank you!

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  3. Fred VIP

    Orange County5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been enjoying the restaurant over the last year, introduced by Laguna Beach residents and enjoy the food and service.

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  4. Deborah

    Tahoe1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful ambience and pasta. Our server was very attentive. Overall a great experience, will return.

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  5. Tony VIP

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    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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  6. Ronna VIP

    Orange County60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    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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  7. Misha VIP

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    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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  8. Gina VIP

    Atlanta4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 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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  10. Cathy VIP

    Los Angeles139 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 15, 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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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 1609 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
8:30 PM
Booked 8 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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