Best Pizza Restaurants in Silver Lake (90026)
8 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
8.9
Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Detroit-style pizza parlor from pandemic pop-up roots, featuring inch-thick pan pizzas with crispy edges from chefs Aaron Lindell and Hannah Ziskin. The intimate space with vinyl collection serves rotating creative pizzas alongside pastry chef Ziskin's exceptional desserts including signature Princess cake, drawing lines around the block but worth the wait for baked-to-order quality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pan Pizza, Pimento Grove (Vodka Sauce), Swedish Princess Cake
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Detroit-style pizza with world-class pastry program under one roof
8.6
Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria by Sprinkles founders and Naples-born pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi features 64-year-old Italian starter slow dough fermented for two days. The Silver Lake location imports stone-ground flour, San Marzano tomatoes, and fior di latte mozzarella from Italy, creating distinctive pliable crusts singed perfectly with creative toppings like Cacio e Pepe pizza earning critical acclaim.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e Pepe Pizza, Neo Margherita, Corbarina with Squash Blossom
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Neo-Neapolitan pizza with 64-year-old Italian starter imported ingredients
#3
Grá
8.4
Michael McSharry's fermentation-focused pizzeria centers on 20-year-old mother dough from Ireland's Ballymaloe culinary school, creating sourdough pies with distinctive tang and crispy texture. The Michelin-recommended spot pairs wood-fired pizzas with natural wines and seasonal pickled vegetables, showcasing McSharry's philosophy that nearly everything benefits from fermentation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stracciatella & Prosciutto with Coffee Honey, White Pizza with Pistachio Pesto, Mushroom Pizza
What makes it special: Michelin-recommended sourdough pizza using 20-year-old Irish starter with fermentation-forward menu
8.4
Since 2004, this cozy bakery-cafe specializes in authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza with 2-inch thick cornmeal crust, made by Chicago-born chef Rob Rowe using organic, locally-sourced ingredients. The family-owned restaurant offers both deep-dish and thin-crust options with vegan alternatives, requiring 45-minute wait times for proper deep-dish preparation but delivering hearty, cheese-laden results worth the patience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Italian Sausage & Mushroom Deep Dish, California Veggie Deep Dish, Warm Croissant Bread Pudding
What makes it special: LA's authentic Chicago deep-dish destination with fresh-baked cornmeal crust daily
8.2
Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina's Roman-style pizzeria serves rectangular pies by weight, offering the Mozza pedigree in a casual counter-service format. The seasonal menu rotates creative combinations alongside classics, with standouts like asparagus-feta and acorn squash demonstrating the chef-driven approach that launched from Highland Park in 2018.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roasted Fennel & Sausage, Acorn Squash with Honey, Margherita
What makes it special: Legendary LA chefs' Roman pizza-by-the-slice with seasonal market-driven toppings
#6
La Sorted's
8.0
Tommy Brockert's brick-oven pizzeria evolved from a 2020 pop-up to Silver Lake fixture, earning recognition for naturally leavened dough with sourdough tang and creative toppings like the Spicy But Oh So Sweet Boy with hot honey and Fresno chiles. The Dodger-blue signed takeout spot also serves outstanding mortadella and prosciutto sandwiches on house-baked focaccia.
Must-Try Dishes:
Good Boi Pizza, Spicy But Oh So Sweet Boy, Mortadella Focaccia Sandwich
What makes it special: Former pop-up now permanent with wood-fired oven creating perfectly charred crusts
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Echo Park's Neapolitan-style pizza specialist serves 14-inch pies from Gozney ovens with creative spins on classics, including the signature O.P.P. pepperoni and Tipsy Tomato with vodka sauce. The locally-owned counter-service spot emphasizes comfort and nostalgia through playfully named pies that pay homage to favorite dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
O.P.P. (Original Pepperoni Pie), Hot-N-Cheesy White Pie with Spicy Honey, Fun Guy Mushroom
What makes it special: Accessible Neapolitan-style pizza with creative names and playful approach
7.6
Established LA chain's Echo Park location occupies the historic Mohawk Bend vaudeville theater space, offering sourdough crust pizzas with extensive vegan options and 40 craft beers on tap. The massive dining room with vaulted ceilings, two heated patios, and full bar serves as ideal last-minute group venue, featuring signature pizzas like Honey Bear alongside legacy Mohawk Bend menu items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey Bear Pizza, Sausage and Ricotta with Hot Honey, Buffalo Cauliflower
What makes it special: Massive historic theater space perfect for large groups with extensive tap list