Petrillo's Pizza Restaurant
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Top Sentiments among Petrillo's Pizza Restaurant Reviewers
Best pizza ive
Big foot pizza
Great Sausage Pizza
Great lemon sauce
Enormous al dente pasta dishes
Great taste experience
Romantic cozy dinner
Best Italian restaurants
Decent Italian pasta plates
Decent antipasto salad
Customer Reviews (98 reviews)
Anemae
on Citysearch Jun 08, 2010The pizza is good (though not as good as it used to be about 15 yrs ago!) but the customer service is absolutely the worst! Honestly, I'd have to say the "workers" (that's using the word generously) @ the counter have no... (more)
Benjamin Orr
on Citysearch Mar 30, 2010This is the best pizza that I've had so far in so. cal. good high quality everything. Awesome stringy cheese and a medium is like eating a large. Waiters are ok but have had a few incidents with the take out service and the... (more)
CSMobileUser3
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2010I have been a customer for over 10 years. I simply love it (more)
CSMobileUser
on Citysearch Feb 08, 2010I have been a customer for over 10 years. I simply love it (more)
cvaladez76
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2010called to make reservations over the phone for a large party(granted its a busy day/superbowl sunday) the owners son ARCHIE provided me with the worst customer service i have recieved @ any restraunt!! very rude and... (more)
customer service
on Citysearch Nov 29, 2009All the food there is delouses. On the other hand the Service is horrible. The host and Waiters are rude and all they do is sit around and gossip (more)
DebJo
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2009My Husband & I Live in West L..A. and travel to San Gaberial Valley alllll the time for massages...My husband being retired, so allll we do is Travel & Eat Out....I am here to tell you Petrillo's has amazing food & we rave... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2009Outside of Chicago, Petrillo's is my favorite, Yes the service is terrible but the pizza is great! I work in the service industry and I un... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 08, 2009I've been a long time patron and will probably continue to be (take out). It's not the pizza I'm complaining that needs re-tooling, it's the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 05, 2009The antipasto salad is the best around. I have seen their large square pizza reduce in size over the years. I lived in the San Gabriel Valle... (more)
alofeso
on Citysearch Mar 25, 2009Well I read this review on customer service to me that makes a big difference if you dont have that you dont have squat I agree with your horrible experience let me tell you if that was me those little girls wouldnt of been... (more)
wz3573
on Citysearch Mar 12, 2009i had boycotted petrillos san gabriel since many years ago coz the girls at the counter were so rude my girlfriend placed order over phone maggie and when we got there they made us wait over an hour for another pizza no... (more)
TinaMarielovepizza
on Citysearch Jan 21, 2009I have been going to Petrillos for over forty years and have had the best food experience eating the best pizza in the world with the best people my grandparents. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2009we have been going to Petrillow for over 43 years, we were dating when we were going there. We still return there even though it is a hour... (more)
vegastattman
on Citysearch Dec 03, 2008I used to live in Cali about 15 minutes from Petrillo's and have it at least once a week. Now I'm in Sin City, but every trip to Cali includes at least one trip to Petrillo's. It's the best pizza I've ever tasted. If you get a... (more)
Allen626
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2008I just picked up my order from Petrillo's this evening and all I can say is I'm never going back to Domino's and the likes. I didn't know there was such a good pizza joint in the San Gabriel Valley. The cheese and toppings... (more)
run4life
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2008I have had dined all over the US and this is by far my favorite pizza restaurant. Unfortunatly, someone left a scathing review. I have found the service to be very good. If I I was displeased , I would not resort to... (more)
PIANOFIGHTER
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2008Forget Domino's, Papa John's, Round Table, California Kitchen, Wolfgang Puck's, etc. This is the only pizza worth eating, period. (more)
miketait
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2008In 1975 my wife and I left California to become residents of Alaska. I can truly say that the only thing we miss about SoCal are the great pizzas we used to get at Petrillos. Yes you often had to stand in line before you... (more)
foodguy57
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2008This is the best pizza in town. This pizza is prepared old style with a ton of cheese and quality toppings, par excellence. The salad is served cool, crisp, and fresh. It includes several types of lettuce, Romaine... (more)
Emilio200
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2008if you crave pizza... this is the place togo.... been going here over 20 years...... there is no better pizza!!!! I can agree with the service... but.. I mostly judge places on the taste of the food... wish they... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 11, 2008This is a great place and worth the wait. We usually get the special pizza with the works. This place is worth the long drive. The piz... (more)
lizluzaidan
on Citysearch Apr 06, 2008Yes there is a little bit of wait but not always. and the pizza is soo good its worth the wait . Love the big portions in the pasta menu and the bread is deliciuos. But you have no patience like some of the other reviewers... (more)
proud2bamerican
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2008they treat the national guard employees by cutting their hours and demoting them, oh yeah they cut their hours and reprimand them (more)
makegoodfood
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2007This place is great. The food never lets me down. The hostesses are a bit snooty, but the waitresses are always friendly and personable. Of course its not always perfect service, but it seems like a family run joint... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2007My family has been going to Petrillos for over 40 years; and for the first time in our lives we had a horrendous experience. In that time, w... (more)
bpangel
on Citysearch Nov 28, 2007My family has been going to Petrillos for over 40 years; and for the first time in our lives we had a horrendous experience. In that time, we never had a complaint. I had a banquet for 34 people, and because I didn't have... (more)
onethatlovesfood
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2007I have been going to this restaurant since mid 70's . I love it there . After I've gotten my favorite spot . They (the fat cows) don't bother me... I sit with my friends or family and , I'm at home . They (the fat cows) leave me... (more)
tonty
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2007PART 3 OF TONTY'S REVIEW... Another funny thing...I was reading these"REVIEWS" and guess what I noticed...read the reviews "ONLY THE BEST AT PETRILLO'S" 07/22/2007 Posted by sanodie and "BEST PIZZA AND ITALIAN... (more)
paulva
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2007We saw the good reviews so my wife and I went to give it a try. We ordered several things off the menu from appetizers to pasta to pizza (yes there were a lot of left overs). I would rate the appetizers and pasta a 5 or 6 out of... (more)
greekosuave
on Citysearch Aug 02, 2007Great Pizza. Best I have had. I have been to Casa Bianca, Luigis, all of them, and this pizza is by far the best. Crust is perfect for the amount of toppings you get. The Pepperoni and Sausage are really good.... (more)
sanodie
on Citysearch Jul 21, 2007AT PETRILLO'S YOU GET ONLY THE BEST! THE PIZZA IS TO DIE FOR, THEY USE ONLY THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS AND THEY PILE THEM ON. THE PEPPERONI IS THE MARGARITA PEPPERONI WHICH IS THE VERY BEST AVAILABLE. THEY NOT ONLY HAVE... (more)
livieg
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2007I have been going to Petrillo's in San Gabriel since 1991 and have always been a raving fan. Within the last 6 months I gone to Petrillo's about 4 times and everytime it has been an unfavorable experience. The hostess'... (more)
jeeprokin
on Citysearch May 20, 2007best pizza in san gabriel valley but the service leaves alot of room for improvement all waitresses are a bunch of lazy fat cows and both times 4/27 and 5/20/07 the watresses different but still lazy cows made me and my... (more)
rob01
on Citysearch Feb 03, 2007Petrillo's pizza sauce is superb and the reason why i fell in love with their pizza. Petrillo's crust is second to none and their toppings are fresh and tasty. (more)
chrsco909
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2006I have been going to Petrillo's since 1966...their sausage, green bell pepper, and onion pizza is the best. As far as I am concerned, there is no other pizza. Thankfully, there is one closer to my house in Glendora. I... (more)
cousinmike01
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2006I've been a fan of petrillo pizza since I first discovered it in 1968. I compare all pizza to petrillos. Their pizza is my standard, I have not found a better pizza yet and I doubt I ever will. If you want to taste... (more)
true143
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2006I've been going to this restuarant for years and I love it. Now and days it's so hard to find a dining experience where they make you feel like you are part of the family. This is a classic, old school family run business... (more)
jfwalton1
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2006Started going to Petrillo,s in 1966 when I was in High School. Food is great,service stinks I mover all over So.Calif. and still went back for its great food.Now I live in Woodland Park Colorado and fly back to LA every... (more)
msm123
on Citysearch Sep 22, 2006I have been to this restaurant many times both for dine in and take out. I have to agree that the food is very well prepared and it is worth the try BUT the service is terrible. The "girls" got the most sour face you ever want... (more)
goodfoodisgoodfood
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2006As far as pizza goes, this pizza here is pretty good. It is good enough for me to drive 40 minutes to an hour for it. It was good enough for me to return 3 times so far and I will keep on going back for more.... (more)
almarazespinosa
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2006MY FAMILY LIVED IN SAN GABRIEL FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. AND SINCE I WAS LITTLE WE HAVE ALWAYS EATEN PIZZA AT PETRILLOS. NOW I LIVE IN BELL WITH MY FAMILY AND DON'T MIND TAKING THE DRIVE TO EAT THE GREATEST PIZZA ON EARTH.... (more)
romanholiday56
on Citysearch Aug 04, 2006My children are originally from San Gabriel and now living in England. On a recent trip my childrens first request was to bring a "large" Petrillo Pizza. Owner Reggie was extremly helpful in packaging a cooked... (more)
lazlomi
on Citysearch Jul 25, 2006I told some friends I was working in San Gabriel and they went nuts, telling me stories about driving for hours to get Petrillo's pizza. Well I had to try it. The take out are is seperate which I thought might speed up the... (more)
jenry1
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2006After finding Petrillos on a "top 10" list a few months back, we just had to try it. Our friends are all native East-Coasters, and we are forever looking for great pizza. We called blind (not having a take-out menu yet)... (more)
lonediner
on Citysearch Jun 04, 2006So after reading the reviews, I thought for sure this would be the place to go. But what I found was a restaurant lacking in atmosphere and pizzas that taste like if they have been put together by some giant machine. The... (more)
wildgift
on Citysearch May 10, 2006Great food! The pizzas are great, and the pastas are very good. The bread is good, and I always eat too much. The salads - not too special - but who's paying attention? The minestrone is nothing special either, but I... (more)
Bryan Y.
on Judys Book Mar 28, 2006I haven't been to Petrillo's in ages, which is ironic because I live so close to it, but from what I remember as a child, they have pretty good pizza. Their pizza is "real" pizza; that is, it's not the commercial,... (more)
lopezgil
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2006I visited Petrillo's for the first time in some 20 years and I was saddened by what took place. My daughter and I ate in the restaurant, and the food (pasta dish and pizza bianca, were great, the service marginal, and the... (more)
Cindy V.
on Judys Book Oct 26, 2005In a city engulfed with Chinese restaurants everywhere and only pizza huts and papa johns as the closest thing to Italian, Petrillo's definitely has the best Italian cuisine, particularly the pizza. They offer... (more)
Edmond W.
on Judys Book Oct 04, 2005dang... what have i been missing out? i've never knew this back allyed italian resturant was so close to this overcrowd asian community.. i personally had some of the best pizza i have ever ate over at Petrillos. Wow i... (more)
Michele L.
on Judys Book Aug 19, 2005Petrillo's is an icon in San Gabriel. This was the first pizzaria that I remember as a child. We must have ordered take out pizza here hundreds of times over the last 30 years.I'm sad to say the quality varies and I have... (more)
sespadas
on Citysearch Jul 11, 2005San Gabriel is a little far for us to enjoy good pizza! We use to live in Covina and there is another Petrillos in Glendora. We now live in Rancho Cucamonga but everytime we visit family in the covina area we would detour... (more)
chrisfromphilly
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2005I am originally from Philadelphia, which has some of the best pizza in the world. I have been dying for some REAL pizza, and hadn't found anything worth mentioning in Southern Cal., until I went to Petrillo's! After... (more)
billvan61
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2005Yes -- you can eat even frozen pizza and be partly satisfied with it -- this is the wonder of pizza. But how rare to consume a truly great pizza. This is what you get at Petrillo's every time. It starts with the best... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2005This is the authentic italian restaurant in the neighborhood. The service is usually unfriendly and if you come late your pizza is likely t... (more)
kengunnell
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2005When you want the absolute best pizza, call ahead and make the drive to Petrillos. Many restaurants hold back on the amount of cheese they put on a pizza. Not Petrillos. Exceptional taste and value. Once you try their... (more)
dannal
on Citysearch Jun 06, 2005simply put this is the best pizza in LA. Authentic and worth the drive. excellent pizza. I have been eating here for almost 21 years and the quality is consistant. (more)
nbase41
on Citysearch May 19, 2005Having been born & raised in San Gabriel, I was lucky to have the best pizza as a young man from the 60's on. Even worth calling ahead for a 40 mile one way trip to pick-up 2-3 pizza's for a gathering of friends or family.... (more)
flyingpizza
on Citysearch May 12, 2005Great pizza great service, we need more Petrillos all over LA with the same service as the one in San Gabriel see you guys next time!!! (more)
pboricua
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2005I came to this restaurant for the first time in the 80's and still is my favorite every time I came to L.A. and I had to have some of their food not only the pizza and pastas but their appetizers and service is... (more)
daniellelanderos
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2005My family has been going to Petrillo's for over 20 years and the pizza is the best tasting pizza I have ever had. So fresh and filing. (more)
fserrato
on Citysearch Apr 14, 2005The pizza here is the best!! The sauce, the cheese, the crust..........the toppings!! I recommend the works, it is a total pizza dining experience! (more)
lilsandi
on Citysearch Apr 03, 2005PETRILLO'S IS MY PLACE FOR PIZZA. ARCHIE AND HELEN ARE THE GREATEST AND THEY MAKE YOU FEEL AS IF YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON THERE, EVERY TIME YOU EAT THERE. AS THE SAYING GOES, THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT, NEVER... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2005The best pizza not only in town, but probably the next 20 mile radius! Yum yum. Someone wrote that if God were to order pizza, he'd get it... (more)
endony
on Citysearch Dec 20, 2004It's the best in the city! The scrumptous and slightly spicy sausage on your pizza pie accompanied by onions, green peppers, or as my cousin and I get it, with both, is a worthwhile investment. The sandwiches are... (more)
skycop02
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2003Starting with a classic homemade dough, these people don't know when enough is enough! They then pile it so high with succulent meats and fresh vegetables, you'll need help carrying it out. You have to have a lot of... (more)
pablogca
on Citysearch May 05, 2003Absolutely the best PIzza ever. Don't even try to compare it to those cracker crust chains like Papa John's or Dominos. This is REAL Pizza with a real crust, real toppings and real sauce. Even a big eater like me can only... (more)
jmracura
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2003This is THE BEST Pizza place in LA/SGV. Try it and you will never go back to anything else. High quality toppings, and lots of them too!! It's not the cheapest, but after you have it, you will gladly pay it.... (more)
mda1023m
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2003I am now 28 years old and I have been going to Petrillo's all my life. This is the best pizza there is and the only thing that hasn't changed in the neighborhood. I know live in Orange County and it is worth the drive.... (more)
captainal
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2003I may be a little biased since I grew up on this pizza but the pepperoni pizza has a unique taste that no other pizza matches. I still on occassion drive, way out of my way to pick up a pizza to go. (And I have a crappy commute)... (more)
dank1879
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2003theres only a few words needed to say the pizza is the bomb none better out there try it if u never have (more)
starryeyed4u6
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2003Without a doubt Petrillo's makes the best pizza in Southern California. I can't think of a better treat. (more)
KRISLUV8
on Citysearch Jan 08, 2003Whether it's a birthday or just a Friday night, my family always chooses Petrillo's. We order a large pizza at least 3 times a month. At first glance, their slices may seem small, but once you begin to eat you, you... (more)
khalil714
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2002I've been dining (and taking out) in this place since 1980. This is the best place in East Couty Los Angeles for a romantic dinner. The pizza is awesome to take out especially on boxing fight nights. Give it a try and you... (more)
stlrams13
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2002I moved to Springfield, MO in 1995. There are very few things I miss in Southern California. The beaches, the mexican food, the weather, and Petrillos Pizza. My dad first took me there when I was only a small boy, but I... (more)
typincuz
on Citysearch Dec 04, 2002In over 50 years, and hundreds of restaurants, I've never had better pizza than Petrillo's. Although I will eat other pizza, I always come back to Petrillo's excellent sauce and crust. The toppings are varied and... (more)
ginah
on Citysearch Dec 01, 2002Their best pizza is their "special" with everything on top. We normally get the family size one which feeds about 10 hungry men. I normally don't like to have alot of toppings on my pizza, but here at Petrillo's I LOVE... (more)
glz34
on Citysearch Nov 26, 2002Petrillo's Pizza is awesome. Their use of authentic ingredients and seasonings has guaranteed them of complete customer satisfaction. (more)