Great White

Venice’s favorite all-day cafe has expanded since the pandemic's beginning, most recently debuting in West Hollywood with its most impressive patio yet. With three locations, the new Melrose outpost offers 3,000 square feet of plastered walls, clay wall lights, and zellige tiles within a pink facade that was color-matched to the Australian childhood home of one of the founders. The wood-fired pizzas, made from a sourdough starter that was born in Sicily over a decade ago, are the real stars of the show, with innovative options like Smoked Salmon Pizza with dill, red onion, capers, and a chive creme fraiche sauce or Truffle Fungi accompanied by lemon crema and roasted garlic. There are also plenty of sandwiches, pastas, and salads, as well as a breakfast menu with a killer burrito. For the bar program, there’s an impressive natural wine list and a small but mighty cocktail list.
How to book: Only walk-ins are accepted from 8 am to 4 pm. Reservations are available through the website for seating after 4 pm.

Now serving pizza both in the original Venice location as well as at a new breezy spot on Larchmont, Great White’s pies are just like the rest of their craveable menu: focused on amazing ingredients, with freshness at the forefront. The standout here is the Diavola, with sopressata and wildflower honey, but the wild prosciutto pie with 20-month-aged prosciutto and Oro Nero aged balsamic, plus the truffle funghi with wood-fire roasted mushrooms and white truffle oil also represent exceptional options.
How to order: Order pick up and delivery via their website. Reservations can be made online.