The Appetizer

700 Deep Valley Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, USA

Address:	700 Deep Valley Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274, USA
Phone:	+1 310-541-1411
Site:	theappetizermenu.com
Rating:	4.3
Working:	7AM–8:45PM 7AM–8:45PM 7AM–8:45PM 7AM–8:45PM 7AM–8:45PM 7AM–8:45PM 7AM–8:45PM

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Reviews 17

Brendan Lucas

I am a big eater! Of course being a 6 foot man, I can take a lot down. Just because I love to eat, doesnt mean I will eat anything. I have good taste because I know what real good food tastes like. I came here for the first time with my wife yesterday and I even joined yelp for it. My wife loves to yelp and talked me into starting up so I thought this was the perfect place to review. I had the lasagna and it was one of the best ones I have had. I love hefty portions and you definitely will not be able to finish this in all one sitting although I got pretty close. The sauce is very rich and has some great flavors and the meat is seasoned well. My favorite part would have to be the cheese. Im not sure which ones they use but they work very well with the lasagna. I want to go out and try something else so if anyone else has any suggestions, I would be more than happy to hear them.

Anne Cohen

Visitor from NY. Delivery of 1/2 order chicken marsala and chicken veg soup. Good garlic bread but a bit chewy. The chicken soup was very good, veggies werent soggy but the broth seemed a little artificial, ie, from bouillon cubes. But hey, the marsala? Come on guys. Chicken marsala has MUSHROOMS and it has SAUCE. There were maybe 4 SLICES of (canned) mushrooms in my dinner. Total. And the barest whiff of sauce for the pasta, which was nicely cooked. No excuse. I have made this dish at home. its not difficult and its not that expensive. If its too expensive to make for the price, then raise the price but dont sell us substandard fare. Very nice delivery guy and prompt service.

Carlos A Ramirez

Its a small no frills restaurant, but the food makes up for it. I had the meatball sandwich and my wife had the chicken parmagiana. Both were had a good flavor, albeit, a very similar flavor. I had the chance to taste a vegetarian pasta and the sauce was good. The garlic bread was okay. It was more buttery than anything. Theres also a good selection of drinks including Italian beers.

A Private User

Ive eaten in Italian restaurants in North Beach (San Francisco), the North End (Boston), and Little Italy (New York). The Appetizer is my favorite of them all, for 30-some years and counting. The entire menu is excellent, but the meatball sub is, for me, the signature item. Shout out to Al, keep up the good work!

Raphael Barry

Quaint, cozy and fast service. Everything is great, the food, the staff and location. The format is European familiar with the little differences that blend the local community and a relaxed Italian charm with an obvious authenticity.

Charles Pruett

It had been 40 yrs, since 1977, when I was yanked from "The Hill" at age 14. That much time since Id had truly great pizza. The Appetizer is one of THE great, hidden treasures of Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.

Morgan Monroe

The pastrami sandwich lived up to its raving reviews. Very small space and a bit hard to find if you dont already know where youre going. The smell of freshly baked pizza led me straight to it.

Janice Ishikawa

My childhood favorite. I used to eat these sandwiches all the time. I craved their turkey sandwich when I was pregnant.

Derek Kang

Awesome food, pizza, sandwiches, it feels like everything is made with passion.

Bob Fredrickson

Meatballs are great! Pizza was kinda burnt...

Nic Grillo

Meatball or Pastrami Sandwich. Tough choice.

Ryan Holdridge

Great friendly service. Awesome pizza

Sam Kazarian

The pinnacle of what pizza should be.