Best Cheap Eats Pizza Restaurants in Los Angeles
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Pizzarito N.Y. Pizza By The Slice
Old-school, New York–style slice shop with decades of loyal regulars.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Pizzarito has been serving New York–style slices in the Marina for decades, drawing a devoted following for its crackly crust, tangy sauce, and generous toppings. With hundreds of Yelp and Google reviews and late-night hours, it functions as the neighborhood slice shop people actually go out of their way for.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian square cheese slice, BBQ chicken pizza, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: Old-school, New York–style slice shop with decades of loyal regulars.
8.8
The DTLA outpost of New York’s famed slice shop focuses on thick Sicilian squares and classic foldable rounds with assertive sauces and cupped pepperoni. Lines and late hours reflect how often locals lean on it for a fast, indulgent pizza fix in the Arts District.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Spring Pie, Naughty Pie, Prince Perfection square
What Makes it Special: Iconic New York-style Sicilian squares translated to a busy Arts District counter.
#3
Te Amo Pizza
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Te Amo Pizza is a busy neighborhood pizzeria known for specialty pies, hearty pasta plates, and generous portions along the Gage Avenue strip. Locals lean on it for family dinners, game-night spreads, and delivery-friendly comfort food with consistent quality across thousands of orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Te Amo Special combo pizza, Chicken Alfredo pasta, House lasagna
What Makes it Special: High-volume neighborhood pizzeria with specialty pies and real-deal pasta.
8.5
A wood-fired pizza food truck operation in a parking lot with a legitimate brick oven producing Neapolitan-style pies in 8 minutes. Chef-owner Eleodoro Lopez uses fresh ingredients and charges around $13 for pizzas with perfectly charred crusts, drawing lines despite the unconventional al fresco setup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita with Garlic, Tres Carnes, Vegetarian
What Makes it Special: Legitimate wood-fired oven inside a food truck delivering gourmet results
#5
Braazo Pizza
8.4
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Braazo riffs on New York–style pizza with a big-tent menu—by-the-slice, whole pies, vegan options, wings, and even fresh-baked cookies—served late into the night just off 7th and Main. With plenty of delivery and takeout volume plus TVs and beer on tap, it’s a dependable stop for groups refueling after concerts or bar crawls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Braazo Special Pizza, Fresh-Baked Cookies
What Makes it Special: High-volume DTLA slice shop balancing classic pies with vegan and gluten-free options.
8.4
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Campus-adjacent Enzo's runs giant 23-inch pies, slices, and Italian-American comfort food late into the night, drawing Bruins, hospital staff, and delivery orders when most of Westwood has gone quiet. Locals lean on it for post-game slices, delivery, and group orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
23" Enzo's Special pizza, Mushroom garlic slice, Pepperoni slice with extra-crisp crust
What Makes it Special: Supersized New York-style pies and slices that stay busy well past dinnertime.
8.4
A true late-night champion serving authentic New York-style pizza until 3 AM daily since 1981. This neighborhood institution delivers consistently solid pies with proper thin crust and classic toppings that satisfy the post-midnight crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Pizza, Girabaldi Special, Buffalo Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: West Hollywood's only pizzeria open until 3 AM every single night
8.4
A late-night institution serving up New York-style pizza by the slice. Known for its crispy, foldable slices and quick service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Slice, Sausage-Mushroom Pie, Garlic Knots
What Makes it Special: Large, crispy New York-style pizza slices served late into the night.
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Authentic New York-style pizzeria serving thin-crust pies and Sicilian squares since opening downtown. The Brooklyn Square pizza with vodka sauce and mascarpone draws transplants and locals alike to this subway-themed spot where you can watch pizzas being hand-tossed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brooklyn Square Pizza, Pepperoni Slice, Grandma Pizza
What Makes it Special: Real NYC-style pizza from Brooklyn native owner with authentic thin crust
8.3
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
This strip mall pizzeria earned cult status with thin-crust pies and creative toppings before unleashing their off-menu Detroit-style square in 2019. The inch-thick, crispy-edged squares with fluffy interiors now dominate orders, though cash-only payment and limited seating keep it scrappy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Detroit-Style Square Pie, Acapulco Gold, Vodka Pepperoni Slice
What Makes it Special: Detroit-style square pizza that's worth crossing town for
8.3
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Open since 1980 on Gayley, Lamonica's channels New York slice-joint energy with foldable pies, Sicilian squares, and garlic knots that have fed generations of Bruins late into the evening. It's the classic grab-a-slice spot before or after campus events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic cheese slice, Sicilian pepperoni square, Garlic knots with marinara
What Makes it Special: Decades-old New York slice shop where UCLA generations still line up.
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Sampa's leans into Brazilian-influenced and classic pizzas, earning strong ratings on both Yelp and Google with nearly a thousand combined reviews. The menu runs from familiar combos to specialty pies, and the relaxed counter-service setup works for takeout, delivery, or a quick sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Greek pizza, Portuguesa-style Brazilian pizza, Classic pepperoni pizza
What Makes it Special: Brazilian-accented pies and creative toppings backed by high review volume.
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family-owned neighborhood pizzeria serving Long Beach since 2000 with a unique cornmeal crust and generous toppings. The casual spot offers huge slices and whole pies at budget-friendly prices, with locals returning for decades to this East Side staple.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat Lovers Pizza, Veggie Pizza, Italian Calzone
What Makes it Special: Distinctive cornmeal crust recipe and exceptional value with enormous portions
8.2
Italian Express doubles as Westwood's all-purpose late-night canteen, turning out pizzas, pastas, and garlic bread until 3 a.m. for students and night-shift workers who need real food, not just snacks. Its menu leans heavy and saucy, matching the late-night crowd's appetite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Create-your-own large pizza, Pink sauce penne with garlic bread, Pepperoni and mushroom slice
What Makes it Special: One of the few spots in 90024 serving full pizzas and pastas until 3 a.m.
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family recipes from Mama LaRocco dating to 1922 Sicily inform this New York-style pizzeria established in 2008. Fresh daily dough and homemade sauce from grandmother's recipe create authentic thin-crust Neapolitan pies with that characteristic Brooklyn snap and fold.
Must-Try Dishes:
LaRocco's Special, Meat Lover's Pizza, White Pizza with Ricotta
What Makes it Special: Four-generation Sicilian-Brooklyn family recipes with made-from-scratch everything daily
8.2
Owned by actress Cathy Moriarty, this authentic NY-style pizzeria serves massive thin-crust slices with that perfect fold until 11pm on weekends. Known for their pesto slice and celebrity sightings, it's where A-listers grab late-night slices alongside locals seeking reliable East Coast authenticity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pesto Slice, New York Cheese Pizza, Lorna Luft Chopped Salad
What Makes it Special: Celebrity-owned authentic NY pizzeria since 1991
8.2
This family-owned New York-style pizzeria has been serving authentic thin-crust slices since 1992, earning celebrity endorsements and local loyalty with its secret-recipe sauce. The massive slices feature Wisconsin cheese and perfectly crispy-bottom crusts that pass the fold test, making it Beverly Hills' most authentic NY pizza experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eggplant Parmesan Slice, Classic NY Cheese Slice, Buffalo Chicken Pizza
What Makes it Special: Authentic NY-style pizza with 30+ years of Beverly Hills history
#18
Pazzo Pizzeria
8.2
Pazzo Pizzeria serves New York-style pizzas with creative international twists such as Bulgogi Pizza. Its unpretentious, casual setting draws both families and local workers for hearty pies and standout wings, earning strong reviews across multiple platforms.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bulgogi Pizza, Pazzo Combination Pizza, Hot Wings
What Makes it Special: Unique international pizza combinations and local favorite wings.
#19
Ricco's Pizza
8.2
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Ricco's Pizza is a family-owned Gage Avenue staple that has been serving classic pies, wings, and sandwiches since the late 1980s. Regulars rely on it for straightforward, well-priced pizza nights with consistent flavors and a neighborhood feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Large pepperoni, bell pepper and onion pizza, Buffalo chicken wings, Pastrami sandwich
What Makes it Special: Long-running, family-operated pizzeria with loyal locals and steady quality.
#20
The Coop Pizza
8.2
A cash-only, no-frills slice counter on National Blvd turning out fresh-daily New York-style dough at prices that barely register — whole pies starting at $7. It draws Westside pizza purists who want a proper fold-and-eat slice without the ceremony, and the 85% five-star rate across 450+ reviews suggests the simplicity is the point, not a limitation.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Style Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Meatball Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Cash-only, no-frills slice shop serving fresh-daily New York-style dough at prices that feel stuck in a time warp — whole pies from $7.
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Neighborhood slice shop known for its bagel-crust pies and fast counter service. A long-running local standby where families mix-and-match slices without a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
White Pie (bagel crust), Gypsy Pie slice, Pesto slice
What Makes it Special: Signature bagel-crust pizzas baked fresh all day.
#22
Cheech's Pizza
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family-owned neighborhood staple since 1993 serving hand-tossed New York-style pies with house-made dough and sauce daily. Known for generous slice sizes and reliable execution of classic combinations, plus accommodating vegan options with Follow Your Heart mozzarella.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat Lover's Pizza, Smoked Chicken Pizza, Build Your Own Pizza
What Makes it Special: Over 27 years of family dedication with fresh-made dough and sauce every single morning
#23
Chi-Chi's Pizza
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
A 53-year Northridge fixture built on house-made egg pasta and complimentary sourdough rolls with real butter—the kind of old-school Italian-American where portion size is a point of pride and families return across generations. Works best as a regular-rotation spot for big tables who want to fill up without overthinking the order.
Must-Try Dishes:
Antipasto Salad, Pepperoni Pizza, Meat Sauce
What Makes it Special: Old-school Northridge pizzeria known for housemade sourdough rolls and generous portions at neighborhood prices
#24
Good Vibes Pizza
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Good Vibes Pizza is a compact Hawthorne Boulevard shop focused on thin-crust New York–style pies, gluten-free cauliflower crusts, and a surprisingly broad menu of pastas, salads, and sandwiches. It’s a go-to for takeout and delivery when you want crisp, well-topped pizzas that stay light rather than greasy. Outdoor seating and vegan options make it easy for mixed dietary needs and casual family dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combination specialty pizza with sausage, pepperoni, and vegetables, Double Green pesto chicken and artichoke pizza, Garlic knots with marinara
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizzeria with strong value, gluten-free options, and broad toppings.
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Jack's Pizza & Subs is a strip-mall standby where East Coast-style subs share the spotlight with pies, giving South Torrance a casual spot for toasted sandwiches and game-night takeout. Beyond the pizza, locals talk up the meatball, Philly-style cheesesteaks, and classic cold-cut combos built on sturdy rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meatball Sub, Philly Cheesesteak, Jack's Special Cold-Cut Sub
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizza shop that takes its toasted subs as seriously as its pies.
#26
Pizza Next Door
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
A compact New York–style slice shop that’s been feeding Downtown since the mid-2000s, with a straightforward menu and steady execution. Slices run classic and kid-friendly—cheese, pepperoni, and veggie—served fast for families on the go. Best for a no-drama pizza stop before events or between errands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Pepperoni slice, Meat Deluxe pie
What Makes it Special: Old-school DTLA slice joint with reliable NY-style pies.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Group Dining Gatherings
Proper Pizza and Pasta is a New York–style slice shop and delivery workhorse on 3rd Street, slinging large pies, late-night slices, and hearty pastas until 2 a.m. many nights. With hundreds of reviews and a strong following on delivery apps, it’s the go-to when you want a big, foldable slice or a saucy penne vodka more than a sit-down scene. It shines on convenience, portion size, and reliability at almost any hour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Burrata Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Penne Vodka
What Makes it Special: NY-style pies and pasta with long hours and strong delivery game.
8.1
An all-you-can-eat operation in Little Tokyo built around A5 wagyu and sushi at a price point that shouldn't work but clearly does—2,900+ reviews at 4.9 stars say the format delivers. The draw is volume-meets-quality: wagyu short rib and fresh sushi on a conveyor-style rotation where groups can graze without watching the bill. Best suited for appetite-first diners who want to explore a wide spread rather than chase a single composed plate.
Must-Try Dishes:
A5 Wagyu, Wagyu Short Rib, AYCE Sushi
What Makes it Special: All-you-can-eat format featuring A5 wagyu and sushi in the heart of Little Tokyo
#29
Vito's Pizza
8.1
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Authentic East Coast-style pizza with massive 18-inch pies and old-school Italian specialties. This family-run spot delivers proper New York thin crust with generous toppings and traditional Italian-American dishes in a casual neighborhood setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
18-inch Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Parmigiana, Baked Ziti with Meatballs
What Makes it Special: Massive 18-inch New York-style pies with authentic Italian recipes
8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Hand-tossed dough and stone oven baking produce thin-crust NY-style pies with tangy sauce and proper cheese pull at remarkably affordable prices. The family-run operation near Universal Studios has built loyal following through consistent quality and warm neighborhood hospitality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza
What Makes it Special: Family-run spot with phenomenal pricing and neighborhood warmth
A 72-hour fermented, European-flour dough operation that NY transplants actually co-sign as legitimate thin-crust pizza on the Westside. The Rosa pie with fresh burrata and hot honey is the repeat-order anchor, and Dave Portnoy's 8.1 score backs up the technique. Expect a tight 20-seat counter with a patio option—order the specialty pies, skip the gluten-free crust, and come off-peak or call ahead for pickup.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Pepperoni Slice, Burrata & Honey House Special, Margherita Slice
What Makes it Special: New York slices with homemade dough and a neighborhood-priced whole-pie option.
#32
Joe's Pizza
8
Giuseppe Vitale's West Coast outpost brings legitimate Greenwich Village pizza to Beverly Hills, with hand-tossed dough made fresh daily and slices that maintain their NYC soul. The no-nonsense approach and $4.95 cheese slices make it the neighborhood's most affordable authentic option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, White Slice
What Makes it Special: Sicilian-born owner's authentic NYC recipe since 2003
Inside Grand Central Market, Olio turns out wood-fired, personal-size pizzas with leopard-spotted crusts to eat at the counter or carry through the hall. It’s a reliable choice when you want a proper Neapolitan-leaning pie in the middle of downtown’s busiest food hub.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Wild mushroom and truffle pizza, Margherita Plus with burrata
What Makes it Special: Long-running wood-fired stall bringing serious pizza craft to Grand Central Market.
#34
Tony Khachapuri
8
A single-concept counter shop on Melrose that builds Georgian boat-shaped cheese breads with non-traditional fills like black truffle and pastrami—think elevated street food rather than sit-down dining. The compact format inside the Oui Melrose space keeps the operation tight and the turnaround fast, which is why the 86% five-star rate holds across 107 reviews. Best approached as a walk-up cheese bread run with rock music in the background and about eight shared tables if you want to stay.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom & Garlic Khachapuri, Black Truffle Khachapuri, Original Khachapuri
What Makes it Special: Georgian khachapuri specialist baking boat-shaped cheese breads with inventive toppings like black truffle and pastrami inside a compact Melrose Ave counter shop
#35
Tower Pizza
8
Vibes:
Sports Bar Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Since the mid-1980s this student-filled sports bar has been Westchester’s casual hangout for pizza, pitchers, and surprisingly solid burgers. The Tower Cheeseburger and Western Chili Cheeseburger come piled high and budget-friendly, making it a go-to for LMU students, local teams, and big groups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tower Cheeseburger, Western Chili Cheeseburger, Island Chicken Burger
What Makes it Special: A true neighborhood sports bar where big-screen games, pitchers, and stacked burgers are built for sharing.
Worthy Picks
#36
Delicious Pizza
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Naturally fermented sourdough-crust pies served inside a working shrine to late-'80s and '90s hip-hop, born directly from the Delicious Vinyl record label. The menu rewards groups who order across the specialty range—Slaughtahouse for heat, Rosa for balance—while weekend DJ sets turn the room into something closer to a listening party than a pizza parlor. West Adams regulars treat it as a default gather spot where the crust has actual chew and the walls have actual history.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Slaughtahouse Pizza, Rosa Pizza, Delicious Cheese Pizza
What Makes it Special: Born from the Delicious Vinyl hip-hop label, this West Adams pizzeria pairs naturally fermented sourdough-crust pies with walls of authentic hip-hop memorabilia from the '80s and '90s.
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Heirloom Pizzeria is a neighborhood slice and whole-pie shop offering New York–style and square pies with crisp crusts and balanced toppings. It excels at quick service and consistent takeout while still rewarding dine-in guests with fresh, hot slices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma square pepperoni pizza, White ricotta pizza, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: A reliable pie shop with both slice and square formats.
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Sicilian-born Giuseppe Vitale brings authentic New York slice shop culture to Studio City with thin-crust pies and oversized heroes. This no-frills counter-service spot channels classic NYC pizzerias with late-night hours and fold-able slices that satisfy transplant cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian Slice, Chicken Parm Hero, Classic Cheese Slice
What Makes it Special: NYC-trained pizzaiolo serving authentic slice shop experience
#39
L A Lasagna Co.
7.9
A single-concept lasagna shop in Northridge that leans hard into generous, affordable portions of baked pasta — ricotta lasagne and meatballs anchoring a tight, focused menu. The no-frills format rewards regulars who want reliable comfort food without checking the bill, and the 75% five-star rate across 273 reviews suggests the kitchen keeps its lane clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ricotta Lasagne, Meatballs, Garlic Bread
What Makes it Special: Lasagna-focused specialist in Northridge where generous portions and low prices keep regulars coming back
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
#41
Nuovo Pizzeria
7.9
A La Brea corridor pickup joint that covers the full Italian-American playbook—pizzas, pastas, paninis, wings, entrees—with nothing on the menu cracking $12. The 84% five-star rate across 74 Google reviews points to a kitchen that delivers reliably on straightforward comfort food, and the order-ahead system keeps it efficient for families grabbing dinner on the way home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Mozzarella Sticks, Caesar Salad
What Makes it Special: Independent neighborhood pizzeria with order-ahead pickup and a menu that stretches well beyond pies into pastas, paninis, and entrees — all under $12.
#42
Pepe's NY Pizza
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Thirteen years of serving hand-crafted New York-style pizza by the slice or pie with emphasis on thin crust and fresh toppings. The no-frills approach delivers solid value with Sicilian deep dish and Detroit-style options alongside classic cheese slices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sicilian Deep Dish, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Spinach Ricotta Pizza
What Makes it Special: Over decade of consistent quality with multiple crust styles
7.9
A family-run slice shop built on Uncle Philip's 1966 Brooklyn playbook—hand-tossed dough and homemade tomato sauce applied consistently across a focused menu of NY-style and Sicilian slices. The 78% five-star rate across 426 reviews suggests the kitchen delivers what it promises without much variance. It functions best as a late-night or grab-and-go stop where the value-to-quality ratio on a plain cheese slice is the real draw.
Must-Try Dishes:
NY Style Cheese Slice, Sicilian Slice, Pesto Pizza
What Makes it Special: Family-run shop using Uncle Philip's original 1966 Brooklyn recipes with hand-tossed dough and homemade tomato sauce
7.9
A skate-culture slice shop that helped define the Arts District food scene, built on chef-developed sourdough crusts and hand-milled Stanislaus tomato sauce. The counter-service format keeps things fast and casual—grab a pepperoni or the Sunday-only mac & cheese pie and eat at the sidewalk window or the small patio. Fifteen years in with outposts in Tokyo and Seoul, it delivers a reliable LA slice without pretending to be anything more.
Must-Try Dishes:
White Pizza, Soppressata & Mushroom, Margherita
What Makes it Special: Arts District slice shop cranking out some of the best by-the-slice pizza in LA using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
7.9
Cash-only neighborhood pizzeria serving New York-style slices and whole pies since 1982. The no-frills spot with checkered tablecloths delivers authentic East Coast flavors and generous portions that keep locals coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni by the Slice, White Pizza with Ricotta, Sicilian Square
What Makes it Special: Authentic NY-style pizza with 40+ years history
#46
550 Pizza
7.8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
A kosher, New York–style shop focused on thin-crust pies and reliable slice service for the Pico corridor. The bake runs crisp at the edge with a straightforward sauce-and-cheese balance that travels well. It’s a practical weeknight or post-errand stop that keeps locals coming back.
Must-Try Dishes:
Thin-crust pepperoni, Mushroom-olive slice, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: Kosher NY-style thin crust with strong slice reliability.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Alessandro’s Pizza Italian Restaurant on Sunset leans into value-focused pies, wings, and pastas with delivery and pickup running deep into the night. It’s more workhorse than scene, but locals count on it for reliable, customizable pizzas at friendlier prices than many neighboring spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meat Lovers Pizza, Create-Your-Own Pizza, Buffalo Wings
What Makes it Special: Budget-friendly pies and wings available well past typical closing times.
#48
Blaze Pizza
7.8
Fast-fired artisanal pizza chain where you build your own pie from 30+ toppings and watch it cook in 180 seconds. The Pasadena location on Colorado Boulevard draws crowds for its unlimited toppings at one price and accommodating dietary options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build Your Own Pizza, Spicy Red Vine, White Top with Ricotta
What Makes it Special: Unlimited toppings for one price with fast service
#49
Bobby's Pizzeria
7.8
Bobby’s Pizzeria is a late-night New York–style slice shop on 3rd Street with a loud playlist, counter seating, and pies flying until 4 a.m. Drawing hundreds of reviews across platforms, it’s prized more for giant slices, quick service, and post-bar energy than polish. When you want a hot pepperoni slice at 2 a.m., this is the local move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pizza, Bianco Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza
What Makes it Special: Late-night New York–style slices with big portions and louder energy.
#50
Bravo Pizza
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Family-owned pizzeria since 1993 blending Italian pizza traditions with Mediterranean influences, including Georgian Ajarski Khachapuri (boat-shaped cheese bread with eggs). Offers extensive menu beyond pizza with subs, salads, and budget-friendly combo deals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ajarski Khachapuri, Hawaiian Special Pizza, Philly Steak Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Unique Georgian-Italian fusion menu with specialty Ajarski Khachapuri boat bread