Fat Tomato Pizza — Restaurant in Rolling Hills Estates

I really wanted to like this place because they have a GREAT menu. Unfortunately, the execution and prices leave a lot to be desired.

First, the good. Again, the menu has good ideas. Also, our order was slightly delayed, and the owner tossed in 2 extra wings (unless the online form was wrong). The chicken wing sauce we tried (the spicy garlic) was flavorful and spicy, and the chicken came off the bone with ease.

That being said, the overall quality is probably lower than the improved, adulted-oriented Chuck E. Cheese menu. The cheese was rubbery, the baked fish sticks were bland, the crust was what one would expect from a frozen pizza, and the toppings were minimal. We got the Rolling Hills Special, and it felt like the arugula was used to mask the sparsity of other toppings. The signature garlic knots were serviceable, but wings stood out far more in terms of taste and quality.

The prices are similar to Lamppost or Buratino's Brick Oven Pizza, but the quality is far less. A quick look over the menu reveals that while some of the prices look cheaper, those are also for medium sized pizzas.

We may give them another chance in the future, especially given the service, but the price and quality have made us feel like it may be awhile before that...

I apologize. I’d scoffed at yet another pizza place at the Peninsula Center with MOD already there. And pizza made by a Korean owner? Perish the thought!

But I thought I’d try it for myself. Mind you, I am a 45 year New Yorker born and raised. THIS PIZZA IS BETTER THAN 90% OF THE PIZZERIAS IN NYC! The thin crust is delicious. Tasty. Sauce is the right balance of not too sweet or salty. The garlic knots are also friggin’ great. I am a convert. The cost is a little on the high side at $20 a large pie. But I’m used to that cost for a large pie in NYC which can run up to $26. Well worth it for a...

I tried the truffle mushroom pizza at Fat Tomato Pizza, and it was an absolute delight! The combination of earthy truffle flavors and the savory mushrooms was truly mouthwatering. The staff at Fat Tomato Pizza were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making the take-out experience even better. Despite the small space, everything about this place felt perfect, and the prices were reasonable....