Pizzeria Irene

Since we arrive the host was really helpful to get us seated since we didnt have a reservation. We appreciated the small menu with great looking options, ceasar salad was amazing!! All the pizza ingredients had great flavor and the atmosphere was friendly and fun. Plus, they have one of the most beautiful pizza ovens I have ever seen. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu!

I'm in love with this place. Really intimate. The pizza oven and chefs are right in the room with you. The menu is short but packs a punch. This is the type of place where they specialize in something and do it well and create a really nice atmosphere in the process. We had the Caesar salad, which was excellent, and the Bianca pizza which was also wonderful. The roasted garlic and bacon on the Bianca pizza was exquisite, and the dough was exactly what you dream of when thinking of Naples style pizza.

So my partner and I just moved from Century City to Santa Ana, and we were trying so hard to find pizza that was comparable to Pizzeria Mozza in LA. We got lucky finding this gem. The quality is comparable to Mozza and sometimes better in certain areas. We always get the Cesar Salad (Gem lettuce, extremely generous with the amount of cheese they but on there and little fresh croutons with each bite). The Buratta, which taste amazing on its own, but you should opt in and get the Prosciutto on the side. I always get the Bianca (as I can't do red sauce) while my partner goes back and forth on their Pepperoni and Sausage pizza. Now like I said, it's comparable not exactly the same, but it is on par with Pizzeria Mozza and even Pizzeria Bianco in Phoenix. And we always finish off with the Tiramisu. It's always freshly made and its a HUGE slice. My partner who hates coffee, loves their Tiramisu because you can only taste a hint of coffee, but how light and fluffy the cake is. Now the only downside to this place is that its a SMALL restaurant. You are seated close to other people. So if you're looking to have any conversations that you wouldn't want others to hear, I would not suggest this place (But if you're used to places like we are due to eating so much in LA, then you will fit right in). Also if you're looking to walk in past 7PM especially on a weekend, you can forget it, as their reservations are always booked out past 7. So I highly recommend getting reservations. I can ensure you though that the quality and service is always on point.

This is the best pizza around by far. Minimal choices but every single one is fabulous. Their meatballs are insane!! Best Caesar salad we've had and the tiramisu is top tier. I don't leave reviews unless the food is excellent or really bad to save people This place is so good and the service is impeccable Great wine list !!

Incredible food! Caesar salad was great, almost citrus-y with the lemon, which I liked. My husband and I can't stop talking about their pizza and how amazing the bread was. This place was recommended by a friend to us and now we are the ones recommending to all! Definitely a must try!

Stopped in on an early Thursday night and sat at the bar in the small restaurant. Great wine selection and my wife and I enjoyed the service and the food. The Bread and barata appetiser was exceptional. We enjoyed a sausage pizza. The crust was soft and tasty, and the sauce and toppings were well matched with the pillowy crust.