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Pitfire Pizza Company

108 W Second St

Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 808-1200
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Snazzy downtown pizza joint offers high-end gourmet pizzas and organic, seasonal Italian favorites at great

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Pitfire Pizza Company features innovative pizza, pasta, paninis and more. The setting is contemporary with brick walls, saturated colors and stained concrete floors. The centerpiece of this stylish restaurant is the long communal table flanked by over-sized leather booths. The emphasis here is on local and seasonal ingredients. Signature pizzas include sweet fennel sausage with roasted San... more

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Pitfire Pizza Company: The crust you can trust. View Website Catering Delivery Outdoor Dining Pitfire Pizza Company features innovative pizza, pasta, paninis and more. The setting is contemporary with brick walls, saturated colors and stained concrete floors. The centerpiece of this stylish restaurant is the long communal table flanked by over-sized leather booths. The emphasis here is on local and seasonal ingredients. Signature pizzas include sweet fennel sausage with roasted San Joaquin tomatoes, red onion, bel paese, fontina and mozzarella.

Posted by Citysearch on January 31, 2007

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Just because it's a fast world doesn't mean you have to eat fast food. We created Pitfire Pizza Company because we envisioned a table where friends could gather to share in the foods we love: fantastic, healthy pizzas, pasta and panini, served in a creative and welcoming environment. But that's just the starting point. At Pitfire Pizza, we're committed to delivering hand-crafted meals from... more

Posted by restaurant.com on April 14, 2009

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Located on the ground floor of the renovated Higgins Building, Pitfire Pizza's bustling lunch scene counters the myth of downtown as abandoned wasteland. The mid-day crowd rarely leaves a vacant table and the din of chatting co-workers can make intimate conversation nearly impossible. Pitfire pumps out pizzas, pastas and paninis, but the menu also includes an array of health-conscious salads... more

Posted by latimesguide on July 10, 2008

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Local-vores will be happy to know that the kitchen sources most products locally from McGrath Family Farms, Stanislaus Tomatoes and L.A.'s farmers' markets.

Posted by Citysearch on May 21, 2009

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For fans of Auntie Em's giant cupcakes there's no need to trek to Eagle Rock--here you'll find their famous red velvet, as well as chocolate, coconut and carrot.

Posted by Citysearch on May 21, 2009

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An interesting wine list features Jewel Viognier, Chateau Marouine Rose, Formulae Super Tuscan, McManus Cabernet and Project 3000 Syrah; bottles run $17 to $38, and wine by the glass is $5 to $6. Beers span from pitchers of Pabst Blue Ribbon to bottles of Pinkus Organic Pilsner, and there's also a house sangria and watermelon lemonade.

Posted by Citysearch on April 13, 2009

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Snazzy downtown pizza joint offers high-end gourmet pizzas and organic, seasonal Italian favorites at great prices.

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In Short While this stylish eatery, just a stone's throw from the L.A. Times, may be part of a chain--don't be deceived. It dishes up some of the city's best gourmet pizza using organic seasonal ingredients and recipes haute enough to give Nancy and Mario pause. Lunchtime packs in downtown city workers who order pizza, paninis, pasta and salads at the counter and get their food... more

Posted by Contributor on April 13, 2009, (Edited April 27, 2006)

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Good lunch spot w/ co-workers or for a large group

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My co-workers and I would go to Pitfire at least once a week. It's quick...you order at the counter and then seat yourself. My favorite lunch dishes are:

-Tuna Panini
-BBQ Chicken Salad...no longer on the menu =(

They also have a stamp card (I believe you buy 10 items and then get 1 free) & also have a KCRW discount.

Pros

+ Quick for lunch, KCRW discount, happy hour

Cons

- Sometimes... more

Posted by kellyt on May 03, 2009

For Italian lovers

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I'm all about Italian and Japanese food. I'd be perfectly fine with going to Pitfire Pizza one day and sushi restaurant the next. The pasta and pizza are unbelievable. Check it out!

Posted by tatumharris on March 24, 2009

Great, Fresh Italian Food

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Went to this restaurant for lunch, with a colleague. I had the turkey meatballs with their special tomato sauce and my colleague had a sausage pizza. We both loved our dishes. It has a very cool decor and they offer daily freshly made Sangria. Huge selection of beers and wines. The staff shared with me there is a happy hour during Monday - Friday. Our firm may check it out after our busy... more

Posted by SoniaLuna on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 23, 2009)

more like Shitfire....

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I'll start off by saying the food here is very unpredictable and usually bad. Living upstairs I've had many of the same dishes and pizzas over and over. Sometimes the pizza is OK, sometimes burned and nasty with little ingredients. One time the Dixie Chicken was too saucy, another time there was no sauce. The steak panini comes raw on occasion and has the texture lions must get when they... more

Posted by mrgoodbar on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 22, 2009)

Delivery is a PAIN

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Great food, although the ingredients on the menu look yummier than what is actually on the plate. Overall the pizza is ok, and service is only slightly better. I've had the food delivered four times and each time there was a problem. They've forgotten an item, or the pizza is cold. For the most part, ordering over the phone with a credit card is a nightmare. It's so noisy in there and they... more

Posted by designpair on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 05, 2009)

Great Spot for DTLA!

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A friend of mine and I decided to tread the infamous Art Walk in DTLA and stumbled upon this place. It was conviently located on our tour of the galleries. Let me just say it was amazing!
After reviewing the menu selection (all gourmet inspired food) We decided on on sharing a garlic steak panini and a Mediterranean salad. The ingredients were fresh, the food wasn't expensive and the... more

Posted by BonneVivante85 on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 17, 2009)

WTF

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Same thing happened to me re: weird hours. Showed up at peak dinner hour and was turned away - even as I stood motionless meeting their cold hard gaze. I said, "Huh?" because their hours were clearly posted as closing at 10. I asked what time they closed since the business hours, as advertised, did not comport with the dismissive look they were giving me to just scram. No pizza for me. ... more

Posted by mangiotutto on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2008)

RUDE AND HOURS CAN'T BE TRUSTED

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We showed up at Pitfire on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. after driving from Silver Lake and searching for a parking spot (which isn't easy to find on a Saturday night downtown) and were rudely told, "We're closed" as soon as we walked in the door. The hours on the door indicated they were open until 10:00 p.m. and when I inquired, the guy at the register, in an even harsher tone said, "We aren't busy... more

Posted by loveofpizza on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 29, 2008)

yummy yummu to my tummy! by xin n. at InsiderPages

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This place is great. Excellent service, good pricing and it's convenient. My only gripe is the wait. But what do you expect from a good restaurant? It's def worth the wait though!

Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 24, 2008)

Love this place

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I've been a big fan of Pitfire from the get-go. I've been enjoying their pizza since discovering the North Hollywood location over 8 years ago. This is my go to place for pizza in LA and I truly feel that these guys rival some of the best places in the country. Great crust and inventive toppings. I'm a pizza freak and have made pilgimages to most of them. I frequent the downtown location and... more

Posted by davideats on April 13, 2009, (Edited September 14, 2008)

two thumbs up ... by Jacy R. V. at InsiderPages

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From the beginning the service was excellent. We were a bit hesitant when we were guided for the manager to the very last table in the place which was really busy I was thinking that they would forget about us as it often happens when you are seated in a remote table. Not so the runner was attentive and frequently checking up on us.

Now the food... WOW.. the perfect pizza. Crisp and delicious,... more

Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited May 07, 2008)

Jaci R. by Jacy R. V. at InsiderPages

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If you don't like a well done pizza this is not the place for you. If you like them... man will you love this pizza. PitFire Pizza has a three locations throughout South CA they are expanding rapidly?. I do not eat meat anymore but when I did I used to get the STEAK SALAD... I am not crazy about salads but they are so good. The restaurant is super clean and you are eating the best ingredients... more

Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited May 07, 2008)

Going downhill it seems

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I live downtown and have been coming here on occasion since it opened. Last night was indeed the last night for me. There were tables that needed cleaning that sat uncleaned for most of the time I was there. The help seemed apathetic and half-asleep.

They have remained out of their premium draft beer for over a week. In the past they have run out of glassware and have served beer in plastic... more

Posted by fourdayswalk on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 25, 2008)

Italian by Elizabeth G. at InsiderPages

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This place has great Italian dishes. The paninis are great for lunch. If you want the wood stove Pizza or even a great Italian Salad, this is a great place to go.

Posted by Citysearch User on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 09, 2008)

Affordable, Fresh, Yummy Pizza!

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Today was my first visit to Pitfire Pizza Company in downtown LA. After reading all the great reviews I was very excited and hungry for pizza! Parking was a bit of a dilemma as the nearby construction took most of the street parking and the parking lots were atrociously expensive (e.g., $7 - 9 to park). I was heavily opposed to paying $9 to park to eat a $9 pizza, so I circled around until I... more

Posted by martinikitty13 on April 13, 2009, (Edited January 11, 2008)

Good food, delivery options, need to work on their service

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wonderful freshly made pizza dough, very flavorful crust & toppings. nice selections of wine available too. tough to get much service instore once you place order.

Pros

+ freshly made dough, crust, pizza, wine

Cons

- service, parking

Posted by lifeinthefoodlane on April 13, 2009, (Edited November 11, 2007)

Good food; Bad service. Avoid delivery and online ordering...

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I'm fed up with this place. I never written a negative review, but tonight they've just ruined our dinner... I tried calling in an order to go... If it's after 9 p.m., they'll just leave you on hold because they don't want to deal with your order. But don't listen to the hold music which suggests placing your order online... They'll charge your credit card, ask for gratuity up front and then... more

Posted by escapedreams on April 13, 2009, (Edited October 11, 2007)

best pizza

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this is the best pizza i have ever had. a must try place

Posted by loridesimone on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 22, 2007)

Love it and they deliver!!!

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I am so excited that I dsicovered this place. I live downtown and I love goling here or ordering their amazing food for delivery to to go. It's fresh, healthy and convenient for us downtown dwellers.

Pros

+ Location, Food, Variety

Cons

- Parking

Posted by prescott28 on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 17, 2007)

Fresh & Healthy!

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This place is great! Not only do they have great pizza, but the salads and starters and amazing also.
The pizza crust is light and sweet and the toppings are fresh and full of flavor. The atmosphere is very stylish, yet casual with plenty of seating. All of this paired with a friendly, helpful staff make this a real treat. Enjoy!!

Pros

+ Fresh & healthy ingredients, choices = a total... more

Posted by dianna10 on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 01, 2007)

Best pizza anywhere

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Ambience is very relaxed and service is excellent. I ordered the Tuscan Pie Pizza - a unique blend of potatoes, onions, and blue cheese - so amazing. And, the cashier told me that they get most of their ingredients and products from the famers' market. Don't leave without trying their chocoloate chip cookies to conclude your meal with. You'll be so happy.

Pros

+ Ambience, price, and food

Posted by schroeder101 on April 13, 2009, (Edited June 25, 2007)

Best pizza in L.A.or anywhere

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I was surpised to find such a fresh and happening place downtown during the lunch hour. Beautifully and thoughtfully designed restaurant, yet very casual and prompt service. Outside area too.
The food arrived fast. The pizza was so delicious, the crust was truly the yummiest I have ever had. - I didn't want to stop! Fantastic fresh organic vegetable toppings-- artichoke was great.
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Posted by mobetta1 on April 13, 2009, (Edited June 25, 2007)

Gourmet Pizza in Downtown

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These gourmet pizzas would be great for vegetarians but there aren't a lot of options for meat lovers. I tried the Pitfire sausage pizza that used freshly made sweet sausage. The sausage was quite good but there wasn't enough of it... there were only a few chunks of it spread across my pie. Also, Pitfire doesn't use tomato sauce, instead they have chunks of tomato on top of the cheese. This... more

Posted by lwmango on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 29, 2007)

Miglior pizza in LA (Best Pizza in LA)

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Well, this is by far the best pizza in LA. Trust an Italian. I mean, you are not in Napoli but it is the best that LA offers. My girlfriend and I (both Italian) go there often and we really like the dough. And, most important thing, the tomato sauce doesn't sound American ;-)))...
Try it and let me know. If you find something better in LA keep me posted (I've tried basically all of them, I... more

Posted by mammamiamamma on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 27, 2007)

Best place to chat with friends and light meals

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I like this place a lot. It's such a cute place to hang out or touch base with friends and having pizzas that are not so heavy on your stomach. I had shrimp pizza and it was good.

Posted by ursulacruz73 on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 19, 2007)

Best Jury Duty Lunch

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WOW! What a treat to find this place. AMAZING food - woodfire oven pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and a ROCKING wine and beer selection. I was forced into Jury Duty for 3 months downtown and the places to walk for lunch in that area of downtown absolutely sucked. I ventured over to 2nd and Main and found this gem. Fast service, excellent selection of food and a great glass of wine to give me... more

Posted by hwgrobyn on April 13, 2009, (Edited July 05, 2006)

Could be better

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I live a few blocks away and they deliver, but after visiting a couple of times I haven't had the urge to order or go back. Its not that the food was all that bad, it just wasn't all that spectacular either. Service was mediocre at best both times and it seems to be a hang for students with laptops since they have wifi. The location isn't bad, the only parking is on the street as far as I... more

Posted by groknix on April 13, 2009, (Edited June 30, 2006)

pure artistry

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This place is a true gem. I was so happy to find a place that combines real cool atmosphere with some of the best food I have had anywhere. Their pizza is so good it makes all the others seem mundane. Beautiful artisan crust with flavorful toppings golden and bubbly with just the right amount of charred bits on top. You have to try it. My favorite was the Pitfire Sausage. But I can't wait... more

Posted by romiski on April 13, 2009, (Edited March 27, 2006)

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