Open List Home >> van Nuys, CA >> Restaurants & Food >> Restaurants >> Barones Famous Italian Restaurant
Business Summary what's this?
For four star Italian, try Barone's Famous Italian Restaurant in Sherman Oaks. Here's a place to get good food. This place features a full bar.
3.0 of 5 stars.
If Yelp had half stars Barone's would get a 3 1/2. The pizza is usually quite good and has a great sauce. The bartender is a complete jerk and has a serious poor attitude ( you would think the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
God I love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Pizza Only...1-1/2 stars...The Pizza was less then average..It was hot and cooked right but it just wasnt that good to tell the truth.....Im not gonna waste my time with a thorough review because i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Barone's has the best Italian pizza in Los Angeles. They serve thin crust pizza, customizable with whatever toppings you like. I usually get black olives and mushrooms. They cook it so that the crust...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here with my parents when I was little and it was on Ventura. My mom is very very picky so we didn't go out very often. I used to get a kick out of the pizza being rectangle shaped....
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My father has been coming here for 50 years...I just went for the first time last week, totally kitchy atmosphere, pizza is good, not too greasy, salaswas really good, has garbanzo beans...alsohey...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the old Barone's! I used to go to their old location on Ventura. It was smaller but felt much more like a warm, nice neighborhood joint where families could go to for good food and good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
TERRIBLE SERVICE.4 stars for the food. great pizzai normally wouldn't knock a place for bad service but it was seriously terrible. i thought they were playing a joke on us, it was that bad. got orders...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I can't give a five because the regular food is just ok. The pizza I must say is first rate. For some reason good pizza is hard to come by in Los Angeles. I have found it here.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a big pizza fan, but this is THE best pizza! The restaurant has an old-fashioned feel, but the pizza is excellent. The toppings are put under the cheese and the rectangular shape makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up going here when it was on Ventura, this pizza is always FANTASTIC! Not too greasy, not too doughy, just perfect! Their barones salad is always a fave too. The service if an older server is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
just got home from dinner and its always great.the parking sucks. im not paying for valet, so i gotta park now 2 blocks away. and its dumb cuz i actually also live like RIGHT down the street, so i...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I have friends who grew up in the valley and love this place, but I have tried it many times and still don't get it! We thought we would give it one more chance yesterday and that was the last one....
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing lasagna! Consider getting it "a la parmigiana," which basically means they put a massive slice of parmesan on top of the entire thing - really adds to the flavor.The interior is very classy -...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply said Barone's is my favorite pizza in Los Angeles. I have been eating there since the 70's . After all those years they still make the best pie. A square pizza with a great crust and bake there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the BEST pizza in LA ( Yes, I have tried Little Tonys, Santinos, Etc...) This place has been around forever and has always been known for the legendary "Combo" pizza which still to this day...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
pepperoni, meatballs and sausage pizza.I'm not much of a meat eater...except when it comes to this pizza. It's delicious! cheesy, saucy, meaty heaven. I can't say much for the service at the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM wants gum gum. Okay, that totally did not make sense, but basically, it means... I love Barone's!! Being from the New Jersey/NYC area, I've been on a hunt for the best pizza in LA. While...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going here for four or more years and have never had anything but terrific service, great food. I love the old-timey, un-L.A. atmosphere and the crowd of people of all ages.As you can read by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Chicago, I consider myself a tough critic when it comes to pizza. I thought Barone's was yummy, you could taste wine in their sauce. Some may say it's a bit salty. I think they make a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
You know it's real tough to pick my first place for Pizza, but I have to say it's a tie when it comes to Barone's and Lil Toni's for the Best LA Pizza Award! Funny, both restaurants have kind of an...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
Full Review »
I would not recommend this place they are not honest people. We ordered from one menu and then when we paid they had changed the prices to a much higher price than the menu and said too bad
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
WORST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!We came here tonight for my father's birthday, the place was jam packed, with ONE waitress serving about 10 tables. We got there at 7:00p.m. and while we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, this place is not the place I grew up going to...I had a pretty bad experience last night with my Mom (who comes here almost weekly and has been for decades) and it's worth mentioning.My Mom...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
Full Review »
What an absolute horrible experience I just had at Barone's. As a kid that was my favorite place to go so tonight I thought I would share it with my husband. Im sorry I did. The service was terrible we ordered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and I just recently let my husband know that we need to come here more often with the kids. The food and prices are wonderful - so refreshing. $3 cork fee, great prices, great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
Full Review »
I never would have guessed that this restaurant would be such a very bad experience. The waitress was very good, but the Veal Marsala which was on the menu (but not on their website menu) was not delivered....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/04/2008
Full Review »
What a disaster! The old Barone's on Ventura had great pizza, mediocre food and interesting decor. This new attempt is a nightmare. Great pizza is now only good, and that's when you get the right order, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
Full Review »
Killer garlic and olive oil for bread dipping! Make sure your significant other eats it too! Great Chicken Piccata. Some of the pasta dishes are just average.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2008
Full Review »
When we first got there we got sat at what looked like a dirty table. A friend of mine was given a dirty spoon and my boyfriend's glass of wine was dirty and kind of questionable. This already had us feeling...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
Full Review »
Great bar. nice big old style booths, and pizza in a rectangle! I'm a sucker...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited late on a Friday, loved the old timey feel, red leather couches and wooden beamed ceilings. The live jazz band was a bit loud, but very fun, and talented. I ordered the ravioli appetizer...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
Full Review »
My extended family has been going to Barone's for 50 years, 20 years for me. I always have their antipasto salad and pizza. Only a couple of pizza places in New Haven, CT can beat Barone's. With the old...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2008
Full Review »
I have been going to this restuarant for over 30 years and ever since they moved to their new location the place has gone into the toilet. The son of the old owner obviously has no idea on how to run a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still a fan of Barone's after many, many years. More recently they have added some new dishes on the menu, but I enjoy the stuff I've eaten for years, which is the Barone's Salad, and the Pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live back east, no not NYC. In fact I'm not a fan of NYC pizza, I happen to think the pizza is better where I grew up. I'm a foodie so I've searched the shit out of manhattan for good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is not too thick and not too thin. Its a perfect medium thickeness, it doesnt fold over itself when you pick it up, which I Love.I went with my boyfriend and we shared the mozzarella sticks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
Full Review »
Barone's is in walking distance from my home. It is so disappointing that the food is less than mediocre. The alfredo sauce is gummy not yummy, the marinara is lackluster. I have not found one entree that was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
The pizza is gross.Customer Service was lacking.Food being served to other guests looked good.$3.50 Valet for the Valley? WTF? Next time I'll park at the TV/TS/TG bar across the street.Best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I might get stoned for this but I wasn't a huge fan of Barone's pizza. I mean, it was okay. I liked it, but it wasn't anything amazing. And I really did want to because I saw soooo many great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
Full Review »
We have celebrated many birthdays at Barone's, the food has been great, but in some occasions the service has been very bad. That changed when one night a waiter by the name of Jesse made eating at Barone's...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
i really miss this restaurant and its wonderful pizza and pasta, it DOES have an old time feel. all of you still in the Valley enjoy for me!
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
Full Review »
I grew up going to Barone's, it was always a special place for me and my mom. Tonight I was excited to take my son there for Mother's Day and was thoroughly disappointed by the bad service. The most amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
This is going to be something of an oddball review because we didn't go to Barone's looking for pizza, nor did we order any. My friend and I went out on one of our occasional Old L.A. runs in which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a week and I'm still dreaming about the pizza! I went for a joint dad and boyfriend's birthdays and we had a great time. The portions are HUGE so definitely a good idea to split. We also had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
For this milestone review, Barone's. I went tonight with my fiance's family, which is perfect b/c dad-in-law love love loves old timey Italian places. Barone's was not a dissapointment. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
Full Review »
Yes, this restaurant is big and well-lit, and the service is good, but I really don't like the pizza. It is so greasy and thin and the crust is too hard to eat. The prices are too high for what is really just...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
So I've been dragged to this place numerous times over the years. Every time so they can get the pizza. Honestly, I have no clue what all the fuss is about with the pizza. It's thin, lacking sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
Full Review »
Hands down the best Pizza in LA! Ever since I moved out to LA from NYC, I have not been able to find pizza that lives up to my NYC standards. This place absolutely did the trick and maybe beat out some of my...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
Full Review »
I didn't realize that Barone's had live music but they did (it was Thurs night). It was a great backdrop to the delicious pizza! The staff was friendly and it was overall a great experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2008
Full Review »
My parents have been dining at Barone's for over 40 years. Last Saturday night we decided to go there before attending a theater performance. We ordered their usual, Barone's salad for two and a medium pizza....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those reviews that I feel l might be compromised by the fact that my visit followed a really kick-ass day that involved me and my bff gallivanting around town getting Christmas shopping...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a pizza fan and other than an occasional California Pizza Kitchen Pizza I rarely eat it. However, I love, absolutely love Barone's Pizza. Just simple plain cheese pizza and especially those...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
pizza is like movies, everyone has their own taste.i thought 300 was meh and beowulf was the worst movie ever. if you agree with that, maybe you'll like this pizza as much as me. i have had "the best"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great institution that relocated to a new location in the last year.For some reason, I find their rectangular pizza addicting - its one of my favorites in the valley. I find the rest of their menu...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Took a big group here for dinner, and just about everyone raved! Really good food.Awesome pizza, pasta, minestrone, veal, chicken. (Steak wasn't so great.)The wait staff were very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say... it's not quite the best pizza in the world. In fact, i can't say that it's the best pizza in LA or even just the valley for that matter. It's an odd pizza. There was no sauce to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
Full Review »
My family has been going to Barone's for years, the food is excellent and the Pizza is absolutely phenominal!! The sauce is mild and a tiny bit sweet. not like every where else that just slops some tomato...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
OH HAI BEST PIZZA IN L.A. ICU THERE.No, seriously. This is the best pizza i've ever had. It is so perfect and also hard to explain why. I love the crust, it stays crispy even after you bring it home...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
Full Review »
After living in Italy I severely missed the pizza, but at Barone's it is as close as you can get without taking a flight across the Atlantic! Whatever their "secret" ingredient is, it works! I always get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like to stare at blue haired old ladies and listen to live crooners straight from the retirement village then you've found heaven. Only order the pizza. I'll say it again, only order the pizza....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy SHiite! Batman! That's some good pizza!I was dreading eating at the English pub I was heading toward. I stopped off @ Barone's to get some real food before playing trivia. I got the 8" combo...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
my bf and I are all about pizza and are always trying different places. Now that I've discovered Barone's I don' think I'll go anywhere else. I love the rectangle pizza. The crust is so good and they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Another fine recommendation thanks to Yelpers! The pizza is very good, although I wouldn't say it's the best in LA. It's very similar in style to Little Toni's on Lankershim, which for my money...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
Full Review »
Best pizza in town, without a doubt! Of course, if you don't like thin crust, and judicious use of a variety of cheese, then this is not for you.....for those who don't like an inch thick of bready crust...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST PIZZA IN LOS ANGELESRest of the food is so-so, but the pizza is awesome no matter what you get on it. The staff is always very friendly, prompt, and helpful and the environment is just as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Goddamn, but this pizza is good. Being from Chicago, I had long given up on finding good pizza in Los Angeles. My quest is over. Big caveat: the service absolutely blows. I think my waiter was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, great food. One star demerit for so so service but an extra star for the wonderfully glittery, cheesey live musical duo and the hustling valet. I had the rigatoni with meatballs, partner...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
In from out of town, looking for a different kind of place to eat, a friend who grew up in the area recommended we try Barone's. When we walked in, I thought maybe my friend had been joking - so I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Barone's since the early 70s (I used to live two blocks from the Sherman Oaks location). I also used to go to the Burbank location, which is much missed. I wasn't so happy when...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I dig the pizza there, it's our only go to place for pizza in our area. We were there Friday night, it wasn't too crowded, so that was good, but our waitress was so disinterested in helping us I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first trip to Barone's since they moved from being on Ventura Blvd. in Sherman Oaks.Well, they still rock it.I went with a group of 7 people with no reservation on a Sunday night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
Full Review »
I'm new in LA, but Barone's pizza already is my favorite. I've looked around, but it's still the best! Except service and especially the parking attendant... So rude, so unintelligent and so selfish... So now...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
best pizza i've had in LA, hands down. Whats crazy about that is i have no idea WHY its the best pizza in LA, but as i'm eating it and afterwards im wondering "i bet this is how good crack is....nah,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
Full Review »
I've been to Barone's only twice and loved it both times. Just made reservations for tonight. High backed red vinyl booths, lounge singers, mellow unpretentious clientelle. Service on the week night was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Old school. SQUARE pizza. The cheese is nice and stringy. I liked this place, but haven't gone back in ages.
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
Full Review »
We used to frequent the Toluca Lake Barone's quite often and when that was closed we visited the other location, but not more than a couple times. Now that has moved to Oxnard St and I can honestly say tonight...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
Full Review »
I finally got around to checking out Barone's at their new location on Oxnard. It was a little off my beaten path but ultimately worth it. I stopped in for lunch recently. Initially I was a little put off by...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2006
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I give it to you guys, the pizza is good. HOLY CRAP the rest of the food is so mediocre its unbelievable. When they opened the new spot on Oxnard, my husband and I took my parents there. What a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this last night. We got half sausage and half basil, plus a "Barone's" salad (which is iceburg lettuce, cabbage, tomatoes, olives, and garbanzos with Italian dressing).We raved about the thin...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
You know I've been here a couple of times, and I wasn't impressed. I've had the pizza, and it was good, but I can't say I'd rant and rave about it. I mean I barely remember it... that's how...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2006
Full Review »
I have been a patron at Barones in both their past locations for over 30 years but after dinner there last night 7/30/06 I will no longer waste my time and money putting up with the inefficiency and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
Full Review »
Everything about this place was terrible. Parking is bad, the wait for a table is long, the service is horrible and the food is even worst. Just make sure you have plenty of patience!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
Full Review »
Not your ordinary cheesy glop...Barone's makes a fine pizza, thin crust, tasty ingredients well put together...the best.....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
UNBELIEVABLE THIN CRUST PIZZA!!!! GREAT FOOD!!THIS PLACE IS A VALLEY LANDMARK....Yes, they have moved to a new location, and the tradition continues!!Be aware they now have valet parking, there is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-takeover21jul21,1,2858392.story?page=2&coll=la-headlines-californiaFrom the Los Angeles TimesJuly 21, 2006The last customers were waiting to collect their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
*** UPDATE Since Barone's has been in their new location and it happens to be close by my buddy's house where we've all been hanging out watching March Madness - I've been picking up a couple or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
Full Review »
I am a native from Sherman Oaks, CA. My family have been patrons of Barone's since the early 70's. By far the best pizza I've had here in Los Angeles. Crust: nice, thin cracker crust. Sauce: a little zesty,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first read Stephy's review, I wasn't sure what I could possibly add. Barone's was at the heart of not only my family celebrations but all my friends as well. From sharing a pepperoni pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
Full Review »
Finally Barone's is re-opening in their new location. This pizza is so delicious! The service is OK....not exactly the best when busy. This is a great place for couples and groups! It's very old school, not...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
Full Review »
I can't wait for their re-opening! They are the best! I've been a fan for many years and they have the only pizza I look forward to eating.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
YAAAAAAAAAYAYYAYAYYAY!! THE PIZZA LEGACY GOES ON!! See new address above!! :)************************UPDATED AS OF 6/19/06************************Well so much for the yummy pizza and place that fam...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
Full Review »
Originally from Boston, I have an incredibly hard time finding even a passable pizza out here in La La Land. I have finally found the holy grail. Barone's in Sherman Oaks is far and away the best pizza in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2005
Full Review »
I have been patronizing Barones since the mid 70's, and the quality and quantity of the food hasn't changed one iota. The pizza still tastes exactly like it did 30 years ago. I would reccommend the pepperoni...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2005
Full Review »
Barone's pizza is without a doubt the best, most unusual, tastiest thing you will ever eat. They closed their Toluca Lake branch so I don't get to go there as much as I want, but it is fantastic. If you eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2005
Full Review »
The best pizza I've had since moving here from the east coast. Everything is fresh and homemade. The pizza is a must have but the rest of the menu is is also worth the drive from anywhere, the steaks and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2005
Full Review »
It's really not fair to compare Barone's to other great pizza restaurants (and I've been to them all...my runner-up would be Pizzeria Due in Chicago), because their pizza is just...different somehow. I grew up...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2003
Full Review »
The Best Pizza In the World. I have eaten pizza in Italy, Chicago and New York. This Restaurant serves up the best pizza anywhere. It has a thin crust of perfect consistency. Homemade tasting sauce, plenty of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
Full Review »
© 2009 Open List
About
|
Contact
|
Advertising
|
|
Terms of Use
|
Privacy Policy
|
Site Map
Some data provided by Localeze Some reviews provided by Yelp.com
