Sampa's Pizza Cafe

Look, I'm going to go as far as saying that this place delivered some of the best pizza I've had in the US. Lots of ingredients, super tasty and super fresh. Although it might not look like much from the outside, this place packs a punch!

I have been buying pizza from Sampas for a few years already. Being Brazilian myself, I'm happy to have them close to our home and order from them often. I love their pizzas and also some of desserts, like the Brigadeiro cake. Today, I ordered 2 pizzas to take out and wanted to add some slices of the Brigadeiro cake to my order, and there were already a few cut and in plastic containers. I could easily tell those slices were old and dried by looking. When I mentioned that to the girl helping me she looked at them herself, made a face and agreed by saying "I know, that is bad ". So I asked her for some slices from the fresh cake that was right there in plain view, instead. I could not believe my ears when she actually told me no, and that I could not have new ones and she insisted I buy the the old, stale ones first! Seriously?

Now, if I am paying $7.00 for a piece of cake I should be able to choose a fresh one. This person should learn more about what she should and should never say if she is in a customer facing position in a restaurant! After I got home I called over there. She answered the phone and I asked to speak to the manager. She refused to put the manager on and then said she wasn't there. I asked when she'd be back and she answered "I dont know, she was here earlier" which isn't really an answer. I then asked for the manager's name and after 5 seconds of silence she asked "Why? " I repeated the question and she reluctantly gave me her name after another long pause. She clearly realized it was me calling by that time and reacted very poorly. Just BAD BUSINESS any way you slice it!

The most beautiful people and the pizza is wonderful! I was in a party of 4. Everyone wanted no onion and I said I was the only one that liked onions. She heard that and put onion on just a small part of the pizza! Just for me! I didn't ask. But she listened! Portugues and Calabresa pizza was sooooo good. And the dessert? Oh goodness. Yum! Try it all. You will not be disappointed!

Ordered the Catupiry pizza online. It was similar to American-style cheese pizzas I've had but slightly different consistency and taste. Arrived on time and was pretty good. A little greasy but that's okay for pizza.

Delicious, unique pizza flavors, with perfect buttery crust. Kind customer service. Great experience overall!

Sampa’s truly has the best mouthwatering pizza in the marina! The kind, and the service is regularly above and beyond! Sampa’s has me coming back again and again!

Sampas Pizza is an absolute gem that never fails to leave me in awe. With their beautifully inspired twists on traditional pizza, each visit becomes a culinary adventure. Every time I step through those doors, I can't help but marvel at the enticing array of mouthwatering options. And just when you think it can't possibly get any better, their desserts are there to blow your mind!

As someone who isn't particularly religious or easily amazed, eating at Sampas after a long day of not indulging fills me with a sense of wonder. It's like experiencing a taste of heaven right here in LA. Believe me when I say, this place serves up the most divine pizza you'll find in this city. Don't just take my word for it, make a trip and let Sampas javelin something onto your plate that speaks to your soul. I can guarantee, disappointment isn't on the menu here.

Love this place. Every time I’m in the area I stop here for lunch. Good fresh pizza and always super friendly.

Love their desserts and they do fresh individual slices of pizza! Awesome! Good vibe and service.

If you're from NYC or if you've had NYC pizza save yourself a trip. This is Elios pizza, at best. F'g terrible.

Amazing Local Pizza Place with some very unique pizza's and amazing deserts. Always a solid lunch or dinner option and a really great staff to top it all off. I really like that they do any single slice from a pie too! Happy 4 years in the Marina!