The Original Pizza Chief opened doors in 1976 on East Main Street in Ventura, CA. Robert Schwartz, who was only 16 years old at the time, was hired first as a delivery driver, then became a business partner for a few years before venturing off on his own career. Now over 30 years later, Robert is back as a business partner with Mark Kenyon, who has been owner and they continue together to serve the community with the same friendly service that started with passion for Pizza Chief so many years ago.
Pizza parlor offering pies crafted with housemade sauce & dough, plus salads, pasta & toasted subs. Based on 143 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $
Address:
1612 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 648-1877
Website: http://www.theoriginalpizzachief.com/
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Dale Cole-Maney
A small corner pizza spot, that undoubtedly serves the best pizza in the neighborhood. Max is absolutely the best, from taking orders, making the pizza, and hand delivering it straight to my kitchen counter while my hands are completely full with twin infants. This place is my absolute favorite go to, the other “local” pizzas don’t even compare in my opinion.
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C Villanueva
Definitely my favorite pizza spot in Ventura. The pizza toppings are always fresh and dough is delicious! Cool benches outside are a nice place to chill out and have lunch.
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Louis Cayafas
Excellent crust and very generous amounts of toppings. I am eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Original Pizza Chief on Main Street. Thank you.
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andrew arroyo
This is the best pizza in Ventura by far! I would recommend THE CHIEF veggies are so fresh smells so good and taste even better. The Original Pizza Chief is so iconic and a part of Ventura life style!! The owners are super cool and also born and raised here in Ventura
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Keith R
Used to go to this place in high school and it was great. Ordered pizza recently and sandwiches and they were very good. Give em a try!
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Jay Ross
Family owned goodness! Super stoked we tried this place! Maxwell (son) is passionate about creating a great pie with fresh ingredients and a fun atmosphere! Next time you are in the mood for pizza, give The Original Pizza Chief a try, AND dont forget to get a freshly baked cookie for desert 🙂
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Andrea Salisbury
This is now my favorite pizza joint. I ordered a medium pizza, half with pepperoni and half with sausage. It was the perfect size for me, my husband, and our toddler. We finished the entire thing. The sausage was incredible. The order was ready quickly. We will definitely be coming back.
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Elijah Darrow
Haven’t been to Pizza Chief in almost 30 years. It was the ONLY place open on Ventura, California. It was Christmas Eve and we were hungry. We saw the open sign and knew what that meant. It was the best pizza I have had in a LOOOOOOONG time. Thank you.
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Mari R.
First time trying this place and we loved it!
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Thurston F The III
What happened? I need my pizza, Chief! Hope you’re all ok and opening back up soon.
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