Caioti Pizza Cafe

Caioti Pizza Café is casual and comfortable by day, with a certain festive "bistro ambiance" by night. Warm and family friendly, in the destination neighborhood known as Tujunga Village. Creator of Caioti, Ed LaDou, famous for his pizzas, salads and innovative entrees, started Caioti at it's original location in Laurel Canyon 20 years ago. Moving to Tujunga Village almost a decade ago, the legend continues. Ed has long been followed by the culinary world. His name first started appearing in the press as the Pizzaola creating all the buzz at the original Spago, Wolfgang Puck's famous Hollywood hangout. He then moved on to consulting and creating much of the original concept and menu for California Pizza Kitchens. He was known for his innovative use of toppings and sauces, not previously used on pizza. He is famous for creating "California Style Pizza", and has been called Pizza Guru and The Prince of Pizza. He is the creator of Barbecued Chicken Pizza, found now on menus across the nation. He had such a following for his pizzas and salads he opened his own restaurant, Caioti Pizza Café in Laurel Canyon, the summer of 1987. Caioti today has found it's niche in the pedestrian friendly, eclectic mix of shops at Tujunga Village, in Studio City. We continue to strive towards improving the quality and artistry we believe makes Caioti Pizza Café a special destination. Caioti's proud to offer the best in three world's of pizza making. Old world pizza with thin crust and Mediterranean flavors, new world pizza with contemporary ingredients and medium framed crust, and New York style pizza, our version of the classic Neapolitan American tradition. Caioti uses fresh herbs, artisanal cheeses, homemade sausages and sauces, hand selected vegetables and the finest local products available to craft our menu. Many of our pizzas feature fresh milk mozzarella, house made lamb sausage, and vine ripened tomatoes. The heart and soul of Caioti and it's menu will always be true to Ed LaDou's vision, style, and natural talent.