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626-280-7332
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833 E Valley Blvd
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Fax: 626-288-4132

Average Rating 4 (126 Ratings)

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Way out in the mercilessly hot flatlands of the San Gabriel Valley, wedged between nondescript strip malls and apartment complexes, is a pizza place that has managed to retain the spirit and quality of the Big Apple for half a century. In fact, some people go one step further and claim that this restaurant serves Los Angeles' closest approximation of Sicilian-style pizza. Brick oven-baked and served by the slice, small pie, medium pie or square, it's undeniably tasty, even though you can't stumble over and grab a slice on your way home from the night clubs. Other than Petrillo's Specialty (everything on it) and Petrillo's Pizza Bianca, there aren't any specialty pies, but you can build your own from a standard list of toppings. Pasta dinners and veal, eggplant or chicken parmigiana round out the menu offerings.

The dining room is quite pleasant, though it looks like the decor hasn't been updated since the restaurant opened in 1954. Separate but adjacent is a takeout window with a few seats -- the only option available at lunch. The striped awning outside is tattered but still cheerful. -- Lena Katz

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126 Ratings and Reviews

  • Family Food Favorites

    Review rating : 5out of 5   PeterNz - 03/28/2009

    Pizza, lasagna, pasta, fun foods for the family that never fail IF they are well done. Petrillo's has been providing really tasty dishes for a long time because people keep coming back for more. The customers don't go for the free street parking, fancy service or decor they go because they feel welcome and well served their expectations are met. Cheesey pizza, bountiful plates of past and fresh bread. So much better than Chuckie...without the animatronics Wait service can be overwhelmed sometimes but I don't mind waiting for the meals they serve. Their pizza is their signature dish and deserves accolades. How long have they been at that location? I don't but I hope they continue to providefine food and fair prices.

  • awful food, awful service

    Review rating : 1out of 5   CLCS4311 - 01/23/2009

    Nothing good to say, it is awful food and service

  • THE BEST ANYWHERE

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Hjpieman - 10/26/2008

    FOOD IS GREAT, PIZZA IS WONDERFUL, SERVICE IS SO-SO, ATMOSPHERE IS NON-EXISTENT, ALWAYS A WAIT, PARKING IS IFFY, NOISY (ESP SCREAMING KIDS), WORTH THE CONS

  • Review rating : 5out of 5   Archhouse - 08/20/2008

  • The absolute best!!!!!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   EstAndMike - 08/11/2008

    After you have a Petrillo's pizza, you won't be able to eat any other pizza. It truly is a slice of heaven.

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