Best Solo Dining Pizza Restaurants in Downtown LA
4 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.
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
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.
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.