Lido Pizza — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Lido’s pizza, part of the Chi-Chi's family, has been in the San Fernando Valley at this location since, what seems like, the dawn of time. We've been there a handful of times and order pizza from it as well through door dash and think the food is generally pretty good. You don't get much more San Fernando Valley old school then walking in to Lido's, even on the night we went, a Friday night in the rain which was as crowded as it could be. We also have enjoyed previously there curbside pick up, or actually there in parking lot pick up where you can order your food in advance, driving to the parking lot into a designated spot, call them, and they'll bring out your food as well as the credit card machine to charge you. At least that was great until they showed up on DoorDash which allows us to order from them without actually having to leave the house. Yay America!

If you're looking for classic Italian food served with generous portions found this is the place for you. They had house-made pastas, including a gluten-free pasta, and gluten-free pizza down if that's your desire.

I was really in the mood for a classic dish and got myself spaghetti with meatless red sauce. It had good flavor and the portion was generous. Though the pasta itself was slightly undercooked… A little more al dente then I would have liked it, which is a new experience for me with house-made pasta which I usually find to be pretty fresh.

My wife ordered pasta Primavera with their gluten-free pasta. She thought everything was overcooked including the pastor and the vegetables. She felt it needed some kind of fatty elements such as oil or more butter or something. She was disappointed.

Our 10-year-old add plain spring-shaped pasta which he liked a lot.

The sourdough dinner rolls were awesome and especially good with the butter they came with.

I also got myself a glass of the house Chianti which was good and very generously poured.

We also ordered a cheese pizza, medium sized so my kid and I could enjoy a couple slices with our pasta and have the full Lido, classic Italian experience. I've noticed with many pizza places there is a tendency to not put enough sauce on, so I asked the waitress about this at the beginning, not wanting to get, per se, extra sauce, just wanting to make sure there was enough sauce on the pie to actually taste it. She assured me that they usually put a generous amount of sauce on the pie so I ordered it as is. When it came it had hardly any sauce at all on it it was disappointing and we sent it back. The crust itself was more "bready" then “pizza-crusty”, which, was not my preference for a pizza crust. All in all that was disappointing.

So overall it was a bit of a mixed experience for us. We like the atmosphere… And when were in the mood for a classic Italian place this is a fun place to go with generally good food. I definitely would specify extra sauce for a pizza in the future, and my wife has high hopes that they wouldn't overcook everything that they served...

It honestly shouldn’t have taken me this long to write a review.

Today, we returned to Lido’s Pizza and were greeted and waited on by Maria, who made us feel right at home with her friendly and attentive service. This place has been a staple for us for over 10 years, and it never disappoints.

We drive in from Torrance—sometimes even in weekday afternoon traffic on the 405. And if you know Southern California, you know what we mean when we say the 405. But honestly, it’s worth every minute in traffic.

We bring friends and family here all the time, and they think we’re crazy for going this far out just for pizza… until they try it.

Lido’s may be considered a little hole-in-the-wall, mom-and-pop kind of place, but the food—especially the pizza—is consistently so good. Start with the basic pepperoni—it’s a classic done right. And if you like spice, ask for it spicy. They don’t just throw on jalapeños—they finish it with a sprinkle of cayenne pepper that takes it to a whole new level. It’s a bold, crave-worthy twist you won’t find anywhere else.

The meatballs are also a must—rich, savory, and satisfying. And you have to love the warm sourdough bread and butter they bring to the table. It’s the perfect start to a meal that never disappoints.

Lido’s isn’t just a pizza place—it’s a tradition, a comfort, and one of those rare spots you just keep...

It's simply just the best all around old school Italian restaurants I've ever eaten at. The surprising thing is they have so many of "the best." I'm not even a fettuccine alfredo fan, but their white sauce made from scratch is truly exceptional. Their meat sauce is a whole other thing entirely. Truly out of this world. I recommend pairing it with the meat ravioli or, in my opinion, springs, but so good with all of their pastas. I don't know how they make their pasta or what's going on over there, but it falls under the category of Last Meal. Also, do yourself a favor and get either the antipasto salad or the Caesar, both with dressings that are made from scratch and also come with sourdough rolls that appear to be homemade as well. Their Pizza is sort of a New York style, but it's more nuanced with depths of flavor that are hard to describe. It's one of those places where the food has to be eaten fresh and it's just not the same with leftovers which in my mind and in my world, is a plus because it means the focus is on fresh. If a restaurant is operating at the height of their game, the best version of their food is going to be when it comes to your table and NOT the next day. If it tastes better or the same the next day, to me that's an indication of a problem. Lido is absolutely a standout and I'm going to be a...