Best Quick Bites Pizza Restaurants in Downtown LA
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Prince Street Pizza
Iconic New York-style Sicilian squares translated to a busy Arts District counter.
Notable Picks
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.
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.
#3
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.
8.1
Wood-fired artisan pizza operation started during COVID by James Brister, showcasing 12-inch individual pies with unique soft-yet-crispy dough. The outdoor ovens visible from the street create a theatrical element while delivering quality Neapolitan-inspired pizzas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Pepperoni, White Pizza (Alfredo), Margherita
What Makes it Special: Wood-fired artisan pies with distinctively soft, fluffy dough cooked outdoors
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
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.
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
Chris Bianco's lunch-only counter shop at ROW DTLA builds each sandwich on split focaccia baked to order in a wood-fired oven, filled with house-cured meats and local produce—a format that rewards the single-item visit over a full meal. The patio runs conversational rather than chaotic, and the free two-hour garage parking removes the usual downtown friction. With only 55 reviews it's still proving itself at this location, but the 80% five-star rate and Bianco's James Beard pedigree suggest the Phoenix playbook translates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast Beef Sandwich with Green Garlic Aioli, Mortadella Sandwich, Green Slice
What Makes it Special: Chris Bianco's lunch-only sandwich shop where split focaccia is baked to order in a wood-fired oven and served with house-cured meats and local produce.
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.
Worthy Picks
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
#11
Prime Pizza
7.8
Housemade dough and sauce built on NYC fundamentals—Di Fara and Patsy's DNA filtered through an LA lens that actually accommodates vegan and gluten-free eaters without treating them as afterthoughts. The downtown spot runs loud and late, which is the point: this is where you end up at 1 AM when you need a proper slice, not a sit-down experience. Pricing stays honest for the neighborhood, making it easy to order a full spread of squares and knots without doing math.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Style Cheese Pie, Garlic Knots, Grandma Pie
What Makes it Special: Housemade dough and sauce inspired by NYC legends like Di Fara and Patsy's, built for LA with vegan and gluten-free options most NY-style shops skip.
#12
Pizza Italia
7.7
Pizza Italia is a low-key 7th Street standby where locals grab inexpensive slices, wings, and Middle Eastern–leaning flatbreads in a compact, no-frills space. It’s more of a late-day and occasional late-evening stop than an all-nighter, but its generous portions and value pricing make it a smart move when you want pizza on a budget in the Historic Core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza Slice, Mannish Pita with Zatar, Wings and Fries
What Makes it Special: Old-school counter joint pairing classic slices with Middle Eastern–influenced baked items.