Pullano's Pizza — Restaurant in Glendale

As an incognito regular Joe and NOT an undercover police officer, blending into everyday situations is crucial. So, when I was assigned, I mean hungry, to review Pullanos Pizza, I saw it as an opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal while maintaining my covert identity. Little did I know that my mission would take an unexpected turn, as my delicious experience repeatedly threatened to blow my cover, I mean embarrass me.

Stepping into Pullanos, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The dim lighting and cozy hightop tables set the stage for an intimate dining experience. I couldn't help but feel like I was walking into a safe house, where secrets were exchanged over plates of mouthwatering Pizza Pie.

As I perused the menu, my eyes caught a glimpse of the "Baked Cheese Ravioli." It was a tempting assortment of things baked, things cheesy, and things resembling raviolis. “ I wonder what they’re hiding in there”, I thought. Trying to play it cool, I ordered the platter, only to accidentally blurt out, "Do you know why I pulled you over tonight?... I mean, I’ll take the Ravioli Platter, Citizen." The server gave me a puzzled look, prompting me to awkwardly explain that I was referring to the dish as if it were a traffic stop. It’s a genetic tick, passed along from my parents and my parents’ parents. That was a close one. Turns out there was no illegal substances, only cheese, in the ravioli. I think I still have some melted in my mustache as we speak.

For the main course, I opted for a mysterious delight that they called "Spaghetti." Obviously code for something else. However, when the server asked how I wanted my pasta cooked, I almost slipped up by saying, "Al dente, just like how we interrogate suspects... I mean, how I like it." The server's confused expression forced me to backtrack and mumble something about me being tired after a long day of being a civilian.

The pasta came out steamy. The rich aroma of the tomato sauce filled the air, triggering my senses like a hidden contraband stash. But, of course, my covert alter ego had to make an appearance again, and I found myself yelling out, "This Spaghetti is a real crime scene... I mean, it's a crime how delicious it is!"

No operation is complete without indulging in a sweet treat. I selected the "Mini Pullookie" from the dessert menu, hoping to end the evening on a high note. But I was too full to eat it. So I took it home and checked it into the evidence locker, AKA, the fridge.

Despite my unintentional language blunders, the staff at Pullanos Pizza remained professional and accommodating. They were patient with my fumbled attempts to blend in as the obvious average citizen that I am, treating me with a mix of confusion and understanding, followed by more confusion. Their friendly demeanor made me feel like part of the family, a fraternity if you will, even if I couldn't quite master the art of being a civilian.

If you're looking for a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and not a place where money is being laundered, Pullanos is the place to be. Just remember, you can always...

Can you believe I’ve been in the valley over 20 years, driven by a hundred times and never stopped until today? Me either! Talking as a family today we decided we’d like to try a new pizza spot for an early dinner. Pullano’s came up and we said heck yes and headed over. The location was easy to get to and though the parking lot was pretty busy it was easy to find a spot nearby. We were a bit confused at first because there were multiple entrances so we walked in the front facing Thunderbird Rd. We quickly realized we were on the bar side, but after an easy walk through an opening we landed on the family side (facing 51st Ave). The door facing 51st walks you right into the hostess who can seat you or you can pick up a to go order. We were greeted right away and walked over to an open table. For 4pm it was really busy. That’s a great sign to us. After looking things up on the way we decided quickly on antipasto salad and the xl pizza with 20 wings special. We also ordered a few fountain drinks and beer from the tap. Our server was great and we never had to ask for a thing. The salad and wings came out first and both looked and tasted great. I did get the Italian dressing, but ended up using ranch instead because all I could taste for the insane amount of olive oil. The salad was delicious. The lettuce was fresh and crispy, full of meat and yummy peppers on the side. The wings were fried and decent size. They were moist and not over done or dry. We ordered them hot, but they could’ve been a bit hotter for us. Well just increase the heat next time. The pizza came out last and oh man did it look amazing! Piping hot and great amount of toppings and cheese. The sausage had great flavor and my kids loved all the pepperoni. The pizza wasn’t too thin, a little more doughy than our usual spot. When with the bit more dough the bottom crust was crisped perfectly and the pizza did not sag too much when picked up. The sauce had great flavor as well. If you’re wondering about portions they are good size. We still left with a few slices and a little salad left over. Great for a second meal if I share (wink wink). The vibe was great and what you’d expect an older mom and pop pizza spot would be. The bar area was large and included music and pool tables as well. All in all a wonderful experience. My only suggestion is to maybe label the entrances to combat confusion and family/kids don’t end up in...

Tonight was the first time my family has eaten at Pullanos. We've gotten pizza to go many times. I love that they let you do toppings by 1/4ths. But today we decided to try the rest of the menu.

Additionally, I've been searching for lasagna that I like. I've always wanted to like lasagna but have yet to find one that I truly enjoy. That quest ended today!

We ordered: White chicken penne bake- absolutely amazing! The mushrooms were beyond delicious. The chicken pieces, weren't pieces, they were huge! Had ricotta in it and it worked so well.

Garlic bread- I didn't have any but it was a lot and husband loved it.

Dinner salad- perfect in my opinion. Fresh, cold, crisp lettuce. My husband would have liked cheese but he can add it next time. It was perfect as is.

Ranch- cold. Homemade. Kept on ice.

Creamy Italian- good but loved the ranch more.

Kids spaghetti and meatball- huge portions. My 4yo devoured the meatball and noodles.

Kids Mac and cheese- holy moly, when it arrived I said, this is the kids Mac and cheese? Oh yes, it was. It was creamy, cheesy, had elbow and penne. Took my two kids three times to finish the one kids meal but they ate it all in the same day.

Lunch lasagna- dude... That's all I can say! It was huge, cheesy, hot, bubbly, I don't tend to like ricotta but this was amazing. I enjoyed the ricotta. I finally found an amazing lasagna.

Chianti- super full, cute little glass, cost $5.75. Next time I will come ready for more.

Iced tea- Very good, fresh tea.

Observations: The ranch, celery, etc were kept on ice. Which just perfects the taste.

We took 6 boxes home. I called later to ask if next time I could bring my own containers, as to not waste the boxes or the added cost to them. They said absolutely and thanked me for being concerned with waste.

Price- For what we ordered, not cheap but super reasonable. Considering the amount of left overs and portions. No complaints.

Will be back for regular menu items for sure. Will continue to order pizza to go. Still need to try the wings but I hear they...