Cantalini’s Express

Craving for pizza satisfied!
Ordered two mediums for delivery — one Margherita Jo (like a regular margherita but with garlic) and one custom chicken/​garlic. Note: the garlic is hearty cloves, not pieces.
The phone rang a while, but eventually got our order taken and I love that they’re open a little later than some of the other pizza places in the neighborhood… this is LA, after all.
Delivery was on point — estimate 40 minutes, delivery was exactly 40 minutes and the pizza was piping hot (woo!). Will definitely order again!
Tip: call for delivery/​ordering — there’s a $ 3 charge online that they don’t charge you over the phone!

I never leave bad reviews but I had a horrible experience with them. I placed an order 1 ½ hours + and nothing. I could not get through to them for about 15 minutes and then when I did I was placed on hold for 10 minutes. I finally hung up and called back and they answered immediately and asked how they may help me? I told them my order had not arrived and the amount of time it had been. They told me they tried to deliver it and it was the wrong address and number. However, I double checked the address I put in and phone number and it was in fact my correct information. So I’m not sure how they got it wrong. I told them I wanted to cancel since I did not want them to deliver cold food or wait who knows how long for them to make it again. The person I spoke to said alright to my request for cancel and then hung up. I called back immediately and asked why they hung up and he said I hung up on him. Not true. Then he told me he didn’t have time to cancel my order and I needed to contact the third party I ordered through then hung up. I have to say I was pretty upset but held my own. However, this place was the first time ordering with them even trying the food. So it may be good it may not. I will never know and do not wish to try them ever again. If you are thinking about ordering from them I would think twice.

talk about a great value and quality!
likely my favorite pizza in the neighborhood for that east coast think crust type of pie.
Pasta is great — get the pesto with grilled chicken !
Lunch Specails are great great value!

Great, Great and Great. Tara is really on top of her game and is so personable and fun to talk to. Eric and Scott are the best! They all know what they’re doing and do it so well. We will keep ordering and ordering, and !!!

tried for the first time, had their pizza and garlic parm wings. Both were great and recommend as a chill, local place for easy takeout/​delivery. Since I live close, this is my new pizza place for sure.

This place is Excellent! Second night in a row ordering!
The pizza crust is perfect! Ingredients so fresh!
The chopped Antipasto Salad is so delicious, my son devoured it! The garlic fries, garlic bread… yummy.
The custom calzones!
Oh and the cannolis… My new favorite place!
The only bad part. No left-​overs.

I love getting takeout from here! The food is fresh and delicious, the portions are generous, and the service is super quick! I also love that most of the entrees include a side salad and garlic bread. I usually get the chicken Parmesan or baked ziti; both are wonderful, and there is always enough for leftovers. And you have got to try the chocolate cake for dessert!

Awesome food, great service, fantastic staff!
Always smiling faces that are quick and happy to help you at Cantalinis Express in Mar Vista. I used to go to Julie’s pizza often and knew the staff there. They moved over to Cantalini’s which in my opinion has much better food. One of the better Italian to go places in the area.

We have become weekly regulars for Cantalini’s Express. Everyone is always so nice, the quality of food is consistent. I take that back– ONE time (out of seriously 20+) the garlic wings were undercooked. But that hasn’t stopped us from ordering close to once a week. Our favorites:
Parmesan garlic wings
Primavera pasta (I like it with linguine)
Spaghetti with meat sauce (better than the meatballs)
Pepperoni and Lisetta’s Favorite — seriously some of the best pizza you’ll ever have!
Antipasto salad — your basic Italian chopped salad but it’s done right
Last tip: they have an app! Chow Now makes it super quick and easy! I do emphasize quick. The app has no issues whatsoever. In fact when it first launched I let Cantalini’s know the minor issues I had using it, and by the next time the app bugs were fixed!
Love this local business. They deserve the support of the neighborhood.

They have made the best pizza I have ever had. Their pizza’s always have a good balance of cheese and sauce, which is hard to find in this town. I could eat a whole pizza to myself in one sitting, and it hits the spot every time. I usually get a custom eggplant and mushroom pizza. It tastes like happiness.
It’s a tiny little place but don’t let that deceive you, the food is so good and they are always so kind. :)

I love this place for delivery or take-​out!
I usually order the fettuccine salerno, which is made with pink sauce, and the caprese salad. That’s enough for two people!
The delivery folks are quick (usually here within 30 minutes, and I’m about 3 miles away), and pick up is fast, if you’d prefer to forgo delivery charges.
Yummy, fairly-​priced food!

This is a review for Cantalini’s Express, NOT the Cantalini’s by the beach in Playa Del Rey.
We originally went to Cantalili’s Express because we saw it was a part of the Southwest Rapid Rewards Dining program, now we are hooked!
The food EXCELLENT!!! The baked ziti is off the hook and the service is always great!
I highly recommend it if you’re looking for some good food and friendly service.

The Good… Italian girls… enough said. Also this is good Italian food. It’s not expensive and not cheap food. The pizza is thin, the sauce which is key to most things Italian taste good. It’s also at the corner, which rules. I was happy when they moved in, and I believe they have also improved sense that time.
The Bad… Garlic bread could be way better.
The Ugly, I’m thinking the view across the street. Rutt’s whats up… hurry up and move in already. Why does it take you people so long to do anything ! We are not on an Island !!

I’ve lived within walking distance of Cantalini’s for almost 5 years now… but just recently started ordering from here about 6 months ago. We’ve only ordered pizza, but it is AMAZING! I adore the Arturo’s Pizza (basically a lasagna pizza) which has ground beef, mozzarella and ricotta cheese and the Margherita Jo’s Pizza which is a little more basic w/​olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, and lots of mozzarella cheese. Just thinking about their pizza makes my mouth water.
I am definitely going to need to try their lasagna and calzones, as I’ve heard nothing but good things about them. Especially since they deliver!
Their customer service is also fantastic. They are so friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!

Fresh!
I had a UFC viewing party this past weekend in Mar Vista and I wanted to bring some pizza, so I used the google to find a place local to the area of the house I was going to. I found Cantalini’s, read over the reviews on Unilocal and decided to try them out.
I called the establishment and the young lady that answered the phone made the process super easy, even after telling her that I needed the pizza ready by a specific time. Occasionally, when placing an order over the phone with some restaurants, the folks who take the order sound frazzled or just don’t have a friendly voice. This was not the case with Cantalini’s Express as the lady who took the order was very pleasant sounding and had a good phone voice.
About 40 minutes later, I showed up to Cantalini’s. I was a little early and I was told the pizza would be ready in a few minutes. In those few minutes while I waited, the phone rang more than a few times and the place got 2 or 3 walk in orders. It was a busy little shop and that’s always a good sign.
The storefront is clean and the décor is simple. As stated, the place is small but they do have a counter with some stools if you’d rather eat there. They had a couple of people answering phones and expediting the orders while there were a couple of cooks in the back doing what they do.
After a few minutes, I was given my piping hot large pepperoni and was asked if I needed forks, plates, napkins, parmesan cheese, etc. It was a nice surprise when the usual routine for eateries is finding a way NOT to offer these small amenities.
Last but not least, the pizza was delicious. Great flavor, good size for a large and once I got to the party it was finished before I knew it. We ended up placing a larger order of 3 more pizzas and buffalo wings about ½ an hour later… which showed up pretty quickly, if you’re wondering.
All in all, a solid eating experience at this local spot. I definitely recommend them!

In half an hour a great pizza, pasta and salad showed up at at my house. Delivered by a really nice guy. im still eating hot pizza. Love it. Pay your delevery man more if you can, he rules.
B

I love this place. Great food. Free delivery if you call them directly (not free if you book online or through Unilocal.)
My favorite things they serve:
(1) Minestrone Soup: SO GOOD!
(2) Caprese Salad: Comes with Burratta cheese– YUM!
(3) Eggplant Parm: delicious!
I should say I’ve only ever done delivery; I’ve never gone in person, so I can’t speak to the dine-​in experience.

I have ordered from this 6 times now (delivery).
Everything has been AMAZING!!!
The delivery guys are super cool too!!!

An Italian takeout station, with only a couple of eat-​quick bar stools. Lots of lunch specials, Italian cold cut sandwiches and pasta meals come with big servings. You will finish well fed. Just don’t ask me to get excited about this place.
From the owners of a full-​blown Italian restaurant in Playa del Rey where they have a terrific Linguine Vongole dish. #borderline

Major disappointment tonight with the meat sauce. I usually order the spaghetti with meat sauce. The meat sauce is usually thick and flavorful. Tonight it was thin and watery tasting very bland!
I worked 12 hours tonight and craved the spaghetti and meat sauce from here. Service was great and prompt. But the food tonight is not worth it!