L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele

Minna Ho a month ago

The fior di latte on our pizzas were rubbery and unpleasant. For $30+ neapolitan style pizzas, that is egregious. Unfortunately, because I got the double margherita which doubles the amount of cheese, I was doubly disappointed. Service made us feel unwelcome. We sat at the bar and our server made drinks in front of us for 15 minutes before speaking a word to us. She didn't serve us water until she took our order. She also didn't mention that the regular margherita pizzas were at a discount because the world cup game was happening. We only saw that after eating. We tipped 18% and I regret it. We felt we weren't welcome there, and that they only accommodated a specific clientele. When we arrived, we asked for bar seating to watch the world cup final while eating. The hostess asked if we had a reservation, we said no, and the manager who overheard said it's fine, and to give us the bar. The hostess didn't seem happy about that. As she was seating us, the hostess even made a remark that the bar seats we were taking were reserved, as if we need to quickly give them our money and get out. We left at halftime. Overall, very disappointing experience.

Mira George 2 months ago

Amazing pizza and a beautiful ambiance! 🍕✨ The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and elegant, and the service was great. Definitely a place I'd visit again!

Jo L. 5 months ago

I don’t even like pizza but this was bomb. Calamari was great, too. And the tiramisu!! So so good. Really cute outdoor patio seating, great vibes! We finished *everything*

M A S Edited 7 months ago

A real gem of a find in the neighborhood. Wonderful indoor and outdoor atmosphere, very nice service, and food like you’re in Italy. 🍤Pasta with shrimp was strong and the lemon heavy on the garlic but delicious. 🍅Pomodoro sauce was excellent. 🥩Short rib Ragu was rich, filling and delicious. Next time, we want to try the pizza!🍕 ➖… okay, so two weeks later we returned to try the pizza and neither of us liked it😕 I know the pizza is very popular here and highly recommended, but the first one we got was cold the second one came hot but still felt undercooked and was very doughy, ughhhh ➕On the positive side, I tried their salmon tricolor salad and it was absolutely delicious!! Next time though I will ask them to undercook the salmon🐟 Service was again very nice and charming.

James Lin 8 months ago

**4.4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Hollywood: Naples Comes to LA with Style** Stepped into **L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele** on Highland Ave and immediately felt transported to Italy—elegant yet relaxed, with white subway tiles, warm wood accents, and that iconic neon “da Michele” sign glowing like the original Naples location since 1870 🍕🇮🇹. The place is a stunner: a lively **eatery and bar** up front with craft cocktails and a solid Italian wine list, plus a **great patio** out back strung with lights—perfect for Hollywood people-watching on a warm evening. The **host was nice** and welcoming, seating us quickly even on a busy Friday. Service stayed attentive without hovering, and the vibe is upscale-casual—great for dates or groups. Ordered the classic **Margherita pizza**, and it arrived quickly on the signature thin, leopard-spotted crust that’s soft in the center with just the right chew. The dough is fermented perfectly—light, airy, with subtle char from the wood oven. Fresh basil and creamy fior di latte were spot-on. Only deductions because the **sauce and cheese** felt a little **light** for my taste. Traditional Neapolitan style keeps toppings minimal (respect