Best Girls Night Out Pizza Restaurants in Los Angeles
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Primo Italia
Upscale Southern Italian cooking with live music and a moody bar.
Notable Picks
#1
Primo Italia
8.7
Primo Italia is a polished, Southern Italian restaurant and cocktail bar where house-made pastas, tableside moments, and live music make it one of the area’s most sought-after date-night reservations. The kitchen leans rich and classic—think cacio e pepe, osso buco, and tiramisu—executed with more finesse than most neighborhood red-sauce joints.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonnarelli cacio e pepe, Wild boar pappardelle, Veal chop Milanese
What Makes it Special: Upscale Southern Italian cooking with live music and a moody bar.
#2
Ronan
8.7
Ronan is a chef-driven Italian restaurant on Melrose known for wood-fired pizzas and seasonal share plates in a lively, design-forward space. It blends high-level technique with an energetic dining room ideal for date nights. The kitchen delivers consistent execution validated by professional recognition.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita pizza, Sweet Cheeks pizza, Seasonal arancini
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired pizzas and share plates executed with high culinary technique.
#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
#4
Pura Vita
8.4
Pura Vita is a plant-based Italian restaurant offering pastas, pizzas, and comfort dishes that appeal to both vegans and non-vegans. The space is energetic and intimate with a strong wine program. It has a large and loyal customer base driven by creative plant-forward interpretations of Italian classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Pura, Cacio e pepe, Truffle pizza
What Makes it Special: Plant-based Italian cooking executed with surprising depth and richness.
#5
Mom Said Yes
8.3
Mom Said Yes is a New York–style pizza bar and arcade where 18-inch pies, craft cocktails, and constant events share the same loud, playful room. Locals lean on it for crispy, foldable pizzas with creative toppings plus a built-in night out of games, music, and sports on TV. It’s the spot when you want a party vibe and serious pizza in one place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bad Influence vodka-sauce pizza with cup-and-char pepperoni, Spicy Permission Slip sriracha-agave chicken pizza, Detention Special pesto burrata and prosciutto pizza
What Makes it Special: Big New York–style pies served in a rowdy bar-arcade setting.
#6
De La Nonna
8
A casual Arts District wine bar built around Roman-leaning pinsa, crisp focaccia sandwiches, and natural bottles. The vibe is social and unfussy, with a menu that’s light enough for aperitivo but solid for a full meal. A newer neighborhood staple that’s more about hang time than formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pinsa Romana (seasonal), Whipped Eggplant Dip & Focaccia, Focaccia Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Natural wine aperitivo spot with standout pinsa in the Arts District.
Worthy Picks
#7
V Wine Room
7.9
This intimate wine bar pairs artisanal pizzas with small-production California wines in a V-shaped bar that naturally connects strangers. The unexpected pizza-and-wine concept has made it a neighborhood sanctuary since 2013, with cheese boards from next-door Jinpachi adding to the appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Mushroom Pizza, Prosciutto & Arugula, Margherita with Burrata
What Makes it Special: V-shaped bar design creates natural conversation flow
7.8
A compact Arts District vineria with natural wines and Italian-snack pacing, ideal for grazing rather than a heavy sit-down feast. Pinsa and small plates are cleanly executed, and the staff leans knowledgeable without being precious. Best framed as a wine-first Italian hangout within the ZIP.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pinsa Romana, Speck Truffle Toast, Charcuterie & Formaggi
What Makes it Special: Natural-wine bar pairing Italian small plates with airy Arts District energy.
7.6
Opened in 2025 with Issa Rae’s restaurant group, Downtown Dough pairs wood-fired pizzas and Italian-ish comfort food with a spritz-heavy cocktail list and a funk-era soundtrack in a highly designed space. Dinner-only hours that stretch to 11pm make it a stylish option for late-night dates and drinks when you want more of a night out than a quick slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Funky Focaccia, Tiramisu Banana Pudding
What Makes it Special: A funk-inspired, design-forward pizza bar with wood-fired pies and strong cocktails.