Maria's Italian Kitchen - Los Angeles

We went around 4:30pm after I told my wife that people gave extremely good reviews about this place. So we came and tried their Ceasars salad and we ordered their BBQ chicken pizza. The salad was fresh, crispy and the ceasar dressing was not overwhelming. The cheese was A+. As far as the pizza goes, we both were speechless. When you use quality ingredients , you won't have a greasy, sloppy pizza. Their bbq chicken pizza was the BEST I have ever had period. Every single bite was to die for. The dough is sweet and they don't hold back on the chicken. Very generous with the chicken and toppings. We will be going back very soon. Service was great! Staff were all happy, friendly and the atmosphere was positive. You could feel it.

Our few recent visits made me write this review. The place has been changing for the worst. They have being raising already high prices for the type of food, have been cutting portions sizes $20 for half a bowl salad that used to be a full bowl) on top of that the food has been inconsistent. It’s unfortunate as we had some good meals here, it’s not worth the money anymore. I’d highly recommend to go to a different restaurant to get value for your money, and get better food.

We dined here for the first time this evening and it was just perfect, the food was amazing and very authentic, we had been looking for the perfect pizza after moving to the area and we have definitely found it, not only that my daughters pasta was delicious and we were eyeing off the chicken dishes that looked incredible!!! The standout though was our waiter Dan, he was so welcoming and down to earth he really made the whole experience perfect. We will definitely be back!

Came in for a late lunch. Waiter was arguing with our friend for how he wanted his pizza-our friend has a gluten allergy and was facing resistance on how he'd like it prepared. I think it would have been fine, but the gentleman was a bit rude, doubling down as he dropped the pizza off. Other than that, my cesear was mediocre. Dressing is watery and flavorless. Crispy chicken is thin and a bit dry. Pizza was okay, cauliflower crust for the win. The signature bread was the brightest spot of our meal. I'm not saying that to be snarky or sarcastic, legitimately fresh and incredible table bread and I could not keep my hands off it. Almost redeemed the sadness of the dressing. Maybe I'm not playing to this establishments strengths by ordering a salad as opposed to pasta or something, but given the low bar a salad represents and the near $20 I spent on a lunch half-meal, I don't think I can afford to try this place again.

Went with my girlfriend for dinner, never been here before, large windows show people inside, love to know how crowded a place is before going in, very friendly staff, seating is nice, wish there were more seats where you can sit next to someone but there's enough (just a nitpick food came in a big nice portion, tasted very nice, would come back again soon :