Best Comfort Food Pizza Restaurants in Los Angeles
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Joe's Pizza Downtown
NYC-style slices with serious late-night hours in the heart of DTLA.
Notable Picks
8.8
Downtown’s go-to New York–style slice shop, Joe’s turns out foldable thin-crust pies with a blistered edge and just-sweet-enough sauce, and it stays open into the early morning for service-industry folks and bar spillover. Expect a fast-moving line, late-night energy, and reliably hot slices whether you order a classic cheese, Sicilian square, or a fully loaded pie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Sicilian Pepperoni Slice, BBQ Chicken Pizza
What Makes it Special: NYC-style slices with serious late-night hours in the heart of DTLA.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Family Friendly Favorites
Since 2008, LaRocco's has been Westchester’s classic New York–style slice shop, turning out big, thin pies with a crackly crust and deeply flavored sauce. The space is casual and busy, with counter slices for students and families plus whole pies for game nights and office orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Angeleno specialty pie, Bronx Special pizza, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: Stone-baked New York–style pies with a loyal neighborhood following since 2008.
#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.
8.6
Since 1955, Casa Bianca has served generations with hand-tossed pizzas, classic Italian Specialties, and a lively, family-first vibe. Sister-owned and packed nightly, it’s beloved for crisp-edged sausage pies and loaded calzones in a bustling, old-school setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sausage Pizza, Eggplant Parmesan, Homemade Lasagna
What Makes it Special: Decades-old, family-run pizzeria with an Eagle Rock legacy.
#5
OSTE
8.6
OSTE is a Beverly Grove standout specializing in Roman-style pinsa with a light, long-fermented crust and carefully sourced toppings. With over a thousand reviews praising both the pizzas and handmade pastas, it functions as both a date-night spot and a serious destination for Italian-leaning pizza obsessives. The lively bar and patio keep it in steady rotation for locals and visitors alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pinsa, XXtra Pepperoni Lovers Pinsa, Carbonara Pinsa
What Makes it Special: Roman-style pinsa with a long-fermented crust and serious Italian cooking.
#6
Pizzana
8.6
Pizzana brings a polished, chef-driven take on neo-Neapolitan pizza to the Marina, with long-fermented dough, precise toppings, and a strong wine and cocktail program. It’s where locals go when they want serious pizza with a more upscale, sit-down experience than the average slice shop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe pizza, Neo-Margherita pizza, Diavola-style spicy salami pizza
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven neo-Neapolitan pies with long-fermented dough and thoughtful toppings.
8.5
Leña Ardiendo serves wood-fired pizzas baked over mesquite and almond wood in a compact Atlantic Avenue storefront. The pies lean smokier and more artisanal than most neighborhood spots, drawing pizza fans from around Southeast L.A. for crisp edges and bolder toppings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Wood-fired margherita pizza, Salami wood-fired pie, Shrimp specialty pizza
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired pizzas with real mesquite-and-almond smoke in a casual room.
8.4
Since 2008, this Silver Lake spot brings authentic East Coast flavors to LA as the first pizzeria to serve Grandma Pie and Central New York staples like Chicken Riggies. Their five-hour Sunday sauce and crispy-yet-chewy NY-style slices deliver the fold-and-hold experience that transports diners to the streets of New York.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grandma Pie, Tomato Pie, Chicken Riggies
What Makes it Special: LA's first Grandma Pie and authentic Central NY pizza traditions
8.3
Berri’s Pizza on Sunset is a late-night Italian spot where thin-crust pies, pastas, and salads run until 4 a.m., making it a go-to for families with teens or after-event crowds. Earlier in the evening the room feels more low-key, with big tables and a broad menu that keeps picky eaters covered.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Pizza, Margherita pizza, Truffle fries
What Makes it Special: A long-hours pizza and pasta spot where Sunset crowds and families overlap.
Danny Boy's brings a chef-driven New York slice joint to the former 800 Degrees space just off Westwood Boulevard, with long-fermented dough, classic pies, and a playful interior full of neon and pizza iconography. It draws slice hunters, campus regulars, and downtown fans of the original location looking for crisp, foldable rounds and hefty Sicilian squares.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pie, Regular Cheese Pie, Sicilian Pepperoni Square Slice
What Makes it Special: Modern slice shop from chef Daniel Holzman focused on long-fermented New York–style pies.
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:
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
Comfort Food Classics
Birthday & Celebration Central
This Los Feliz cornerstone since 1976 serves Sicilian home-style cooking with signature dishes like Pizza Rosa topped with feta, mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh tomatoes. The family-owned restaurant creates everything from scratch daily, including their famous five-hour Sunday sauce and Tony sauce that can be requested on any dish.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pizza Rosa, Lasagna, Chicken Diane
What Makes it Special: Nearly 50 years serving authentic Sicilian cuisine with wood-fired pizza
#13
Pi La
8.3
Pi LA builds thick, Detroit-leaning squares with playful, car-themed names in a compact Historic Core space just off 4th Street. The focus is indulgent, crisp-edged slabs with bubbly cheese and creative toppings rather than sceney design, making it a strong value for sharing a couple of pans with friends.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lil Red Detroit-Style Pizza, Korean-Inspired Detroit Square, Classic Cheese Detroit Square
What Makes it Special: Detroit-style squares with a playful car theme and crackly, caramelized edges.
8.3
Pomodoro Trattoria is a cozy neighborhood room where the Lasagna Classica anchors a menu of pastas, risotti, and veal plates. It’s a go-to for locals seeking hearty, saucy comfort food and a glass of wine without leaving the Westwood Boulevard strip.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Classica, Gnocchi al Pesto, Polpette Della Casa
What Makes it Special: Casual trattoria known for generously portioned lasagna baked with béchamel and slow-cooked ragu.
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.
#16
Joe's Pizza
8.2
Sicilian-born Giuseppe Vitale's stone-fired oven produces thin-crust pizzas with tangy marinara and subtle mozzarella using multi-generational family recipes. The original LA location maintains authentic NYC standards while serving families seeking genuine Italian-American comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Garlic Knots, White Pizza, Classic Cheese Slice
What Makes it Special: Stone-fired oven and authentic Sicilian family recipes since 2003
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
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
The Rolling Hills Plaza outpost of Mama D’s brings the brand’s crowd-pleasing pastas and pink-sauce plates to a busy South Torrance shopping center. Expect energetic service, garlic-heavy appetizers, and big, shareable bowls that make it a popular choice for family dinners before or after errands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne with pink vodka sauce, Cheese ravioli with marinara, Garlic knots with marinara
What Makes it Special: Lively, bigger-portion Italian with the brand’s signature pink-sauce pastas.
#19
Park Pizza
8.2
A casual Glassell Park corner spot focused on well-baked, comfort-forward pies that locals grab for weeknight takeout or low-key hangs. The crust leans crisp with a touch of chew, and the topping combos stay classic with a few playful twists. It’s more neighborhood utility than destination scene, but the pizza reliably lands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni pie, Margherita, House specialty slice
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood-driven pies with a consistently solid bake and balance.
#20
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.
#21
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
Family-owned for over 30 years, this old-school Italian gem serves authentic handmade pizzas and traditional dishes. Red checkered tablecloths and genuine hospitality create a warm home-away-from-home atmosphere just blocks from the pier.
Must-Try Dishes:
NY-Style Pizza, Chicken Parmigiana, Homemade Gnocchi
What Makes it Special: 30+ year local institution with authentic Italian family recipes
#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.
8.1
A compact counter-service spot tucked into the Financial District, Los Angeles New York Pizza focuses on big, foldable slices with a crisp base, stretchy cheese, and a sauce regulars swear by. Decades of downtown lunch rushes and late-evening takeout have turned it into an under-the-radar favorite for office workers and nearby hotel guests alike.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza Slice, Spinach White Pizza, Veggie Delight Pizza
What Makes it Special: Long-running downtown slice shop with true old-school New York character.
#27
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.
#28
Vicky's All Day
8.1
Chef Danny Elmaleh's Mediterranean-inflected brunch spot leans on Israeli technique—the shakshouka with house-blistered laffa bread draws regulars, and the chicken and waffles execute the comfort-forward promise. It works best for weekend brunch when you want generous plates without the Westside markup, though peak hours bring waits and a lively noise level that suits groups more than quiet conversation.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shakshouka, Chicken and Waffles, French Toast
What Makes it Special: All-day brunch destination in West Adams with generous portions and comfort-forward dishes
#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
Tucked into the Century Boulevard hotel-and-office strip, Antonio's Artisan Pizza focuses on thin-crust round and Roman-style pies with gluten-free and vegan-friendly options. It serves travelers and locals alike with craft-leaning pizzas, wings, and salads in a modern, fast-casual setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roman style pizza slabs, Build-your-own thin-crust pizza, Antonio's Wings
What Makes it Special: Airport-adjacent artisan pies with Roman-style slices plus gluten-free and vegan options.
#31
Elbow Room
8
A lively Hollywood‑bar with wood‑fired pizza, craft beers and a 3‑8pm daily happy hour. Locals pick it for both pre‑show drinks and late‑night eats.
Must-Try Dishes:
20‑inch East‑Coast style pizza, Garlic fries, Truffle mac & cheese
What Makes it Special: Pizza and beer combo during extended daily happy hour.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Comfort Food Classics
A specialty kosher Italian spot with a pizza-forward menu and a slightly more polished feel than the corridor slice shops. Families get craftier pies and a broader Italian bench in a casual room that still moves quickly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pie, Truffle mushroom pizza, Nutella calzone
What Makes it Special: Handcrafted kosher pizzas with a more chef-driven touch.
#33
Julie Goes Green
8
A fully plant-based Italian kitchen built on house-made cashew cream sauces that reconstruct classics like chicken parm and fettuccine alfredo without dairy or meat. The small Palms storefront with communal seating runs tight and casual, better suited for weeknight pickups than lingering weekend dinners. Locals treat it as the go-to when they want vegan comfort food that actually commits to the Italian playbook rather than improvising around it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fettuccine Alfredo, Buffalo Cauliflower, Chicken Parmigiana Pasta
What Makes it Special: A former neighborhood pizzeria reborn as a fully plant-based Italian kitchen, turning classics like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo, and meatball subs entirely vegan with house-made cashew cream sauces.
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Pesto’s Italian is a classic, no-frills neighborhood red-sauce joint where pizzas, big bowls of pasta, and old-school chicken plates come out in portions built for leftovers. It trades design flash for hearty plates and friendly service, drawing longtime regulars who treat it as their weeknight Italian default.
Must-Try Dishes:
Linguini al pesto, Spaghetti carbonara, Chicken Marsala
What Makes it Special: Old-school red-sauce cooking with huge portions and a loyal following.
Worthy Picks
#35
Blair's
7.9
Blair's is an Italian-influenced bistro reflecting the owner's Eagle Rock and Silver Lake roots, offering locally sourced pastas, fresh-baked bread, and ever-changing plates. It's cozy and come-as-you-are, favored for warm hospitality and authentic seasonal fare. Down-to-earth service and in-house ceramics set it apart.
Must-Try Dishes:
Daily Handmade Pasta, Braised Meats, Pottery Bowl Bread
What Makes it Special: Owner-made ceramics and house-baked bread.
7.9
Chicago Stuffed Pizza Co. serves Chicago-style stuffed and deep-dish pies from a compact storefront on Melrose. Its focus on heavy, shareable pizzas makes it popular with families and groups. The atmosphere is simple, but the pizza delivers strong flavor and high value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Stuffed cheese pizza, Deep-dish sausage pizza, Garlic knots
What Makes it Special: Classic Chicago-style stuffed pies in a modest setting.
#37
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
A San Fernando Valley fixture since 1991, running the New York slice formula with hand-tossed dough and a deep bench of specialty pies. The counter-service setup and outdoor seating work well for families grabbing a quick dinner or NY transplants chasing a familiar fold. Tight parking lot in back, but street options around the corner make it workable.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Style Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Sausage Pizza
What Makes it Special: Authentic New York-style pies with hand-tossed dough, serving the San Fernando Valley since 1991
#39
Nagila Pizza
7.9
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Group Dining Gatherings
A long-running kosher dairy anchor where pizza shares the stage with salads and casual Israeli comfort. The room is relaxed and family-practical, and the menu breadth makes it easy for mixed appetites at one table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic cheese pizza, Veggie pizza, House salads
What Makes it Special: Kosher pizza plus salad depth for easy family dinners.
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
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.
7.8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family patriarch Nicolaniello Buono brought Old Country traditions to America in 1967, maintaining hand-kneaded dough made fresh daily, homemade sauces and sausages, and gas-fired brick ovens. The third-generation pizzeria serves authentic Italian specialties like lasagna and linguini e vongole alongside their signature pizzas with fresh mozzarella.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Pizza with Homemade Sauce, Lasagna, Eggplant Parmigiana
What Makes it Special: Three-generation family operation since 1967 with Old Country authenticity
7.8
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Fresh Brothers is a regional mini-chain that brings a broad menu of pan, thin, and cauliflower-crust pizzas to Admiralty Way. The Marina del Rey location leans heavy on delivery and takeout, but still offers enough seating for casual family meals and game-night orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Da Works special pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, Cauliflower-crust cheese pizza
What Makes it Special: Regional chain with lots of crust options, including gluten-conscious picks.
7.8
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A family‑owned New York‑style slice stand on Hollywood Blvd since 1979, serving large cut‑by‑the‑slice pies until ~2 a.m., with a no‑frills feel and decent crust.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese giant slice, Greek veggie pie, Gyro platter
What Makes it Special: Old‑school slice spot on Hollywood Blvd open into the night since 1979.
#45
Junior Pizza
7.8
A straightforward Cypress Park counter-service pizzeria doing familiar, old-school combos at a friendly price point. The appeal is speed, dependable cheesiness, and a satisfyingly toasted crust that fits the grab-and-go rhythm of the neighborhood. Come for a simple slice fix rather than a curated craft-pizza experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese slice, Sausage pizza, Mushroom-pepperoni combo
What Makes it Special: Low-key slice shop that stays reliable and affordable.
#46
Lamppost Pizza
7.8
Lamppost Pizza in the Rolling Hills corridor functions as a classic pizza-and-beer hangout, pairing thickly topped pies with pitchers, wings, and plenty of TV screens. Families and teams use it for post-game gatherings while regulars treat it as a casual spot to grab a slice and catch a game. The room leans more toward neighborhood sports bar than polished restaurant, but that’s part of the appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combination pizza with sausage, pepperoni, and veggies, Meat Lovers pizza, Buffalo wings
What Makes it Special: Old-school pizza parlor feel with beer pitchers and game-day energy.
#47
Lenzini's Pizza
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
A Palms strip-mall pizzeria that crosses Greek and Italian lanes—gyro pizza is the signature move, and gluten-free and vegan crust options give it unusual dietary range for an independent shop. It runs on repeat family orders and quick pickups, with pricing that keeps the tab low enough to add wings and sticks without thinking twice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Gyro Pizza, Chicken Wings, BBQ Chicken Pizza
What Makes it Special: A Palms neighborhood pizzeria blending Greek and Italian with signature gyro pizza, plus gluten-free and vegan crust options rarely found at independent pizza shops.
#48
Mozza2Go
7.8
Nancy Silverton's takeout window delivers the same chewy, blistered-crust pizzas and slow-braised meatballs that built Pizzeria Mozza's two-decade reputation, packaged for the car or couch. The to-go format strips away the full-service experience but keeps the California-seasonal ingredient sourcing and technique intact. Reviews run polarized—regulars swear by it, but the occasional off night and limited format mean expectations should stay calibrated to a pickup counter, not a sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meatballs al Forno, Fennel Sausage Pizza, Margherita Pizza
What Makes it Special: Nancy Silverton's James Beard Award-winning pizzeria, widely recognized as one of the best in the country, built around a much-talked-about crust and California-seasonal ingredients
#49
Numero Uno Pizza
7.8
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
A deep dish holdout in a city that mostly runs on thin crust, built around a thick, chewy base and a tangy tomato sauce that regulars order on autopilot. The Leimert Park location on Obama Blvd draws families and budget-conscious repeat visitors who treat it like a weekly rotation spot rather than a destination. Straightforward counter-service pizza with decades of neighborhood loyalty behind it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep Dish Pizza, Wings, Pizza Puffs
What Makes it Special: Long-running LA deep dish institution where the thick, chewy crust and tangy tomato sauce have built a loyal neighborhood following on Obama Blvd.
#50
Ove Pizzeria
7.8
After fifteen years at this location, Ove recently upgraded their menu with unique offerings including Georgian khachapuri alongside traditional pizzas and calzones. The family-operated spot emphasizes fresh ingredients and gluten-free options in a casual neighborhood setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khachapuri (Georgian Cheese Boat), Classic Cheese Pizza, Calzones
What Makes it Special: Unique Georgian cheese bread alongside traditional Italian pizzas