Abbot's Pizza Company
Venice
Restaurant in Venice, United States
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Abbot's Pizza Company is the practical Abbot Kinney pick when pizza, speed, and a casual Venice stop matter more than a full-service restaurant experience. It is easier to fit into a loose day than Gjelina, but less suited to a special occasion than more composed nearby options like RVR or MTN.
About Abbot's Pizza Company
Abbot's Pizza Company is a casual Venice option with direct daily hours: 11 AM to 10 PM every day. It's best for a casual stop in Venice rather than a place to build around specific service styles, seating, menu specifics, or special occasion amenities.
Use this as an easy Venice stop
The useful read here is practical rather than elaborate. Abbot's Pizza Company has casual dress and the same 11 AM to 10 PM schedule Monday through Sunday. If the group wants to compare it with another dining option, Gjelina is one natural name to consider, while Gjelina Take Away may also come up in a plan.
Focus your decision on the known details: the venue, the Venice location, the casual dress code, and the daily hours. For a broader Venice plan, keep Pearl's Venice restaurants guide handy, especially if the group wants to compare several options before deciding.
First-timer advice: go casual, keep expectations narrow
If the meal depends on a specific format, seating setup, or kind of service, confirm those details before choosing. RVR, MTN, Valle, Gjelina, and Gjelina Take Away are useful comparison names when you are weighing Abbot's Pizza Company against other dining choices, but the best fit depends on what you want from the meal.
For a first visit, dress casually and use the daily hours as the planning anchor. Abbot's Pizza Company is listed as open from 11 AM to 10 PM every day, which makes it easy to consider for a midday, afternoon, or evening stop in Venice. Beyond that, confirm current details directly with the venue before relying on specifics such as seating, ordering format, menu items, or dietary accommodations.
Quick reference: choose this for a casual Venice stop with daily 11 AM to 10 PM hours; compare other options when ambiance, service format, or a special occasion setup needs to be confirmed in advance.
Planning details
- Location
- 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
- Website
- abbotspizzaco.com
- Phone
- +13103967334
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Abbot's Pizza Company reads like a neighborhood institution rooted in Abbot Kinney's idiosyncratic energy. The prose positions the shop in the middle ground of American pizza culture — neither slavishly traditional nor trend-chasing — and that stance translates into a relaxed, approachable atmosphere. The restaurant feels locally calibrated: part of the boulevard's working, independent fabric rather than the showroom polish of adjacent corridors. The emphasis on neighborhood conviction and durable presence gives the place a small-scale charm and a classic pizza-house sensibility that suits regulars and visitors seeking something less staged than the downtown reservation circuit.
Best For
This is a place built for casual, communal meals and easy drop-in visits. The profile frames Abbot's as a neighborhood pizza maker that sits naturally among shops and local life on Abbot Kinney, so it works well for groups grabbing a shared pie, families looking for unfussy fare, and solo diners who want a reliable slice. Because the copy situates the spot within everyday American pizza traditions rather than high-end dining trends, it’s particularly well suited to relaxed lunch or dinner occasions where the point is good, straightforward pizza rather than formality or spectacle.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the signatures that define the counter: the Salad Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Wild Mushroom Pizza and the Everything Bagel Crust are called out as standout offerings. Given the spot’s neighborhood, shareable spirit, ordering a couple of different pies to sample toppings and crust treatments is a sensible approach for groups. If you want to experience what the profile emphasizes — a regional, ingredient-forward take on American pizza — pick one of the signature combinations and one simpler pie to compare textures and flavors.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, welcoming neighborhood spot with a busy, energetic atmosphere; known for quality ingredients and community-focused service.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
Signature Dishes
- Salad Pizza
- BBQ Chicken Pizza
- Everything Bagel Crust
- Wild Mushroom Pizza
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1407 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Planning details
Location
Restaurant context
How it compares on Abbot Kinney and nearby
Gjelina Take Away is the closest comparison for a casual, low-commitment meal, while Gjelina is the better choice when the group wants a fuller Italian-leaning meal with more atmosphere. Abbot's Pizza Company wins on ease; Gjelina wins when the meal itself is the plan.
RVR and MTN serve a different brief. Pick RVR for a more composed Californian-Japanese meal, and MTN when Japanese cooking is the main reason to go out. Both are stronger for dinner with intent; Abbot's Pizza Company is better for a casual Venice stop that does not require much coordination.
Valle is the cross-shop when the group is open to leaving the immediate casual-pizza lane for a more planned meal. For pure value and low effort, Abbot's Pizza Company remains the simpler move; for ambiance and a longer evening, look to the peers instead.
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Compare Abbot's Pizza Company
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Pizza Company | Venice | , | , | No published awards |
| Gjelina Take Away | Los Angeles | , | , | No published awards |
| Gjelina | Los Angeles | Italian - Pizza, Contemporary | $$ | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1292026 Michelin Plate2025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #562025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1782025 Michelin Plate2025 The New Yorker The Best Things I Ate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #852024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #91 |
| MTN | Los Angeles | Japanese | , | No published awards |
| RVR | Venice | Californian, Japanese | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 LA Times 101 Best Restaurants · #382025 Esquire Best New Restaurants2025 New York Times America's Best Restaurants |
| Valle | Los Angeles | , | , | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants · #15 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Abbot's Pizza Company?
Keep it casual. Abbot's Pizza Company is in Venice and is listed as open daily from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Can I eat at the bar at Abbot's Pizza Company?
Details about bar seating are not available. If that matters to your visit, check directly with the venue before you go or ask on arrival.
Does Abbot's Pizza Company handle dietary restrictions?
Is Abbot's Pizza Company good for a special occasion?
It's best suited for a casual visit, not a formal occasion. If you need a specific service style, seating setup, or celebratory experience, confirm details in advance or compare other options.
What are alternatives to Abbot's Pizza Company?
Other comparison names to consider include Gjelina, Gjelina Take Away, MTN, RVR, and Valle. Choose based on the kind of meal you want and confirm current details with each venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Abbot's Pizza Company?
Abbot's Pizza Company is listed as open from 11 AM to 10 PM every day, so midday and evening visits are possible within its daily operating hours. No special lunch-only or dinner-only offering is specified.
