Victor Jr's — Restaurant in Culver City

Stopped by this place 2 times and both have been "Meh. I've experienced better."

The most recent visit was particularly "Meh" as the customer service, or should we say lack of, was a bit concerning. I walked in about 5 pm for a late lunch and there is no one in the place. I walk up to the counter where two staff are and review the menu for a few mins before settling on my meal.

The one guy is on the phone taking an order which is perfectly acceptable. However the other guy directly in from of me (& the register) playing with his cell phone for a few minutes without looking up to greet or offer assistance or who knows....take my order! comes across as just lame.

I literally stood there for a few minutes wondering if he worked there, owned the joint or what. He eventually screams to the back kitchen area for a guy to come out and take my order. I don't think i will be visiting this place again if its going to be an uncomfortable experience on top of "meh" food. (BTW I opted for the lasagna as the leftover lunch pizza didn't look like a simple oven re-heating was going to bring it...

PIZZA. Sometimes I wish pizza could be a currency, but then I realize that i'd have to stuff it in my pockets and give it away to people, so that thought disappears very quickly.

I went to Victor Jr's just around the holidays because this New York fellow misses his New York pizza, and Victor Jr's has solid reviews + it's nearby. Let's dig into it:

Parking: I don't know if there's a parking lot because I walked here. I believe there's plenty of parking on Washington though.

Service/Staff: They’re so kind here. I always feel welcome and taken care of.

Food: Their pizza is solid. My favorite New York slices still blow it out of the water, but I still enjoyed it. I got The Jr pizza, and even as someone who can house an entire pizza myself, I could only eat half of the pie. I got pepperoni and sausage as my toppings.

Price: can get a little pricey depending on the pie, but The Jr is an okay deal for 1-2 people.

Recommended: Maaaybe wait until COVID dies down unless the above...

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