Tomato Pie Pizza Joint Silver Lake

The best pizza I've had in America so far in my life, and I've tried pizza in New York and countless other cities.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tomato Pie, Syracuse

Love this place. Everything on their menu is delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I don’t know, man/ woman/ them/ fam. I tried this place years ago, in the beginning of the pandemic and I thought it was okay. I have always felt like I should give it another shot because maybe I didn’t recognize how good it is. Dave Portnoy later reviewed this place and pointed out how the dough is akin to French bread… from a Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza. The frozen one you microwave. I get that. I think it has things in common with Boston Pizza although they say they’re from New York or New York Style. This goes to show you, not all New York Pizza is great.

Not all New York Pizza is great. I think it is decent Pizza but lately I have been trying game changers in LA such as Little Dynamite, Pizzeria Sei, Apolonia’s, Ozzy’s Apizza, Hot Tongue and this is a far cry from anything like that. Also, can we talk about something here? Why does the one guy working there give me energy like he views me as Stunt Man Mike from Death Proof? Can anyone tell me why? Pizza is all about vibe. Does this have vibe? Yeah, weird uncomfortable passive aggressive sleepy depressing vibes.

No unique box or fanfare? You know ALL the other places I mentioned aside from Pizzeria Sei have shirts and/ or stickers and/ or pins AND Pizza Boxes with unique Art and Print! Not. Just. Lazy. Blank. White. Couldn’t be a fan of Tomato Pie if I tried! Tomato Pie won’t allow me to be a fan and supporter. They simply will not allow it.

What? I’m just telling you, this is average Pizza. Even the Sicilian. Even the Sicilian was underwhelming. Why is everyone so reliant on Hot Honey now days? I will say that maybe this place is better if you just get the Marinara Pie or the Pizza without cheese and only sauce. They have good sauce, cheese - I don’t know. Like Portnoy said, ‘it does the job’ or something to that effect. Also he said it’s similar to Philadelphia Style. I wouldn’t know. I have only had Pizza in San Francisco, New York, Italy (Rome, Milan, Venice), New Haven, Chicago and countless others but not Philly. So what do I know since I haven’t had Philadelphia Style Pizza? Makes sense cause Beto’s Pittsburgh makes Pizza without cheese and they’re fine. I guess. Tomato Pie, man. Come on, man. Get it together! Please, for the Love of Pizza!

It’ll do. It’ll do. But. You really expect anyone to drive more than 11 minutes for this? Why?

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

Amazing slices. The bomb.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Personally, this place felt really cute. It was okay food wise. I'd probably come here again. It wasn't greasy at all. The ceasar salad was okay. I was expecting chicken to come with it. They had a lot of beverages to choose from like coke,squirt, and sparkling water. Also had canoli and cheesecake as well for desserts. It wasn't too far from the Observatory too. So that's a plus. It's your basic run of the mill pizza place. :)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Slice of Pizza

Utica rectangle slice and a Grandma...it was ALL bangin!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm not gluten free, but i love their gluten free crust

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of their staff who took orders was extremely rude. Just because of that I would never go back there again. No one deserves to be treated like that especially as a customer.

Very good pizza, staff is very nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious pizza, mediocre and skimpy salads and slow but friendly service. Please make this place better!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Pie

Originally just came to grab a soda of on my break, it smelled good so i bought a pizza slice, and they threw in an extra one ?Both slices were great, And the prices are reasonable. ill definitely be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good atmosphere and customer care

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Generally, LA is not known for great pizza until now. Tomato Pie Pizza Joint (est 2006) is corner pizza joint that makes the perfect NY-Style pizza in Silverlake. They have two other locations: So.Pasadena and Woodland hills.As far as I can remember I have driven past by this place going to work for years. But today is the day I checked it out. I arrived as a first time customer. I was warmly greeted by Caesar, staff, at the counter. I told him that it was my first time at this joint and he explained to me the pizza slices they have. I perused their menu (pizza, pastas, subs, appetizers, salads) and decided to get a slice of Mr. White (Garlic olive oil, oregano, romano, ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella cheese), reg Cheese pizza and bottled water. He was kind enough to give a complimentary pizza The Grandma (crushed tomato, garlic, basil, light mozzarella & our original pecorino romano crust) pizza, as a first time customer. I was grateful!Pizza was flavorful and its crust was great. It’s exactly the kind of NY style pizza taste that I’m accustomed growing up in NYC. Service was great. Staff were friendly. Atmosphere was relaxing. Their sleek interior 60’s design definitely stands out compared to other pizza joint in LA. Prices seem fair. Overall, I loved every pizza moment. I highly recommend them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arguably some of the best pizza in Los Angeles.The first pizza bought with money sent via Code&Kin was eaten here on March 26th 2024.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was great. Nice place for lunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5