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Best pizza in Los Angeles

54 pizza places that Los Angeles locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.

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  1. 1.Prime Pizza, Little Tokyo

    116 people recommend, 13 warn against it

    A large majority of those who mention Prime Pizza recommend it, usually for New York-style slices; the square slice and the grandma pie come up as favourites. Prime has several outlets, Fairfax among those named, and most comments don't say which one; the location shown on the map is the Little Tokyo location. Others call it acceptable rather than a top pick, and one found the crust very hard on a single visit.

    Little Tokyo

    • RecommendsOrders double-cut slices for parties and reports that both children and grown-ups enjoy it. r/FoodLosAngeles, Mar 2026
    • CaveatTried Prime once on a recommendation; found the crust very hard and wondered if it was an off batch. r/FoodLosAngeles, Dec 2023

  2. 2.Quarter Sheets, Echo Park

    86 people recommend, 17 warn against it

    Most people who mention Quarter Sheets recommend it, and many single out its Detroit-style and square pies; the bar pie and a vodka pesto pie are praised too. Hours come up repeatedly: it opens late in the afternoon, and visitors report inconsistent hours and a sellout soon after opening. Some find it good but overhyped or no better than other top spots.

    Echo Park

  3. 3.Apollonia's Pizzeria, Wilshire

    85 people recommend, 30 warn against it

    Apollonia's is widely recommended, and many people rank it at or near the top of LA pizza. It is also divisive: commenters repeatedly mention its odd opening hours, parking and crowds, it takes only cash, and some call it overrated.

    Wilshire

  4. 4.Pizzeria Sei, Pico

    83 people recommend, 32 warn against it

    Many people recommend Pizzeria Sei, with several calling it their favourite or ranking it among the best pizza in LA; the Margherita Special and the lamb pizzas get named. Its style divides people, and some find the middle of the pies wet or soggy. Sei has an original Pico Boulevard location and a newer one, and the comments mix them.

    Pico

    • RecommendsVisited the new location, liked the Diavola, ragu and suppli, and recommends all three; found the tables cramped. r/FoodLosAngeles, Jul 2026
    • CaveatFound the pizza wet and floppy and both salads flawed; praised the crust but felt let down, calling the hype overblown. r/FoodLosAngeles, Jul 2025

  5. 5.Danny Boy's, Westwood

    77 people recommend, 17 warn against it

    Most people who mention Danny Boy's recommend it, many for New York-style slices, with one calling them the most authentic in LA, and several rank it among the city's best by-the-slice spots. It has Westwood and downtown locations and the comments mix them; the location shown on the map is the Westwood one. Some say it is best eaten fresh in the shop, since delivered or reheated pies lose their crispness, and some found the slices bland or the sauce off on a visit.

    Westwood

  6. 6.Masa, Echo Park

    75 people recommend, 8 warn against it

    A large majority of those who mention Masa recommend it as Chicago-style deep dish, and many call it the best deep dish in LA; it departs a little from classic deep dish, with a breadier crust, and the vegan deep dish is praised too. Some place it above Gino's East. Some find ordering ahead and waiting on pickup orders frustrating, and one commenter found the flavour bland next to Chicago pizza.

    Echo Park

  7. 7.Pizzeria Mozza

    57 people recommend, 12 warn against it

    Most people who mention Pizzeria Mozza recommend it, and several call the pizzas excellent or consistently great; the fennel sausage pizza, the goat cheese pizza, the chopped salad and the butterscotch budino are named. It is better enjoyed in person: some say the takeout pizzas are small and don't hold up, and some find it a better pick for pasta, salads and desserts than for pizza.

  8. 8.Triple Beam Pizza, Highland Park

    47 people recommend, 18 warn against it

    More people recommend Triple Beam than not, with its square pie, acorn squash slice and mushroom pizza among the favourites. Opinions are divided: many say it has become inconsistent or declined, and some found slices overcooked or burnt. It has more than one location (Highland Park and Echo Park are both named), so experiences vary; the location shown on the map is Highland Park.

    Highland Park

    • RecommendsAuthor ate the slices and called the square pie the best they've had, praising the light crust and browned cheese edges. r/FoodLosAngeles, Jul 2026
    • CaveatRecent Highland Park slices were disappointing, and asks whether the inconsistency is specific to that location. r/FoodLosAngeles, Sep 2024

  9. 9.Pizzana, Brentwood

    46 people recommend, 7 warn against it

    Most people who mention Pizzana recommend it, and some rank it above Pizzeria Bianco; the margherita, mushroom and short rib pizzas get named. Pizzana has several locations and the comments mix them; the location shown on the map is Brentwood, which commenters name. One commenter prefers Pizzeria Bianco's crust, and some find the dough underdeveloped or not to their taste.

    Brentwood

  10. 10.D Town Pizzeria, West Hollywood

    44 people recommend, 7 warn against it

    Most people who mention D Town Pizzeria recommend it, several calling it their favourite Detroit-style pizza in LA; the crust, the 313 pie, the gluten-free crust and the vegan options get praise, and some call it a go-to or local favourite. One commenter found it greasy and another says quality slipped on a recent order.

    West Hollywood

  11. 11.Pizzeria Bianco, Arts District

    37 people recommend, 11 warn against it

    Pizzeria Bianco gets a split verdict: recommenders and doubters are roughly balanced, and many call it good rather than great. Recommenders name the Wiseguy pie with smoked mozzarella and the white pizza. Critics find it overhyped, and some found the food too salty.

    Arts District

  12. 12.Pitfire Pizza, Noho

    32 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Most people who mention Pitfire recommend it, and several call its pizzas excellent or great, with the crust, the salads and the happy hour all praised. Pitfire has several locations (North Hollywood, Echo Park, Topanga and Westwood are named) and the comments mix them; the location shown on the map is North Hollywood, where commenters praise the patio. Some call it fine but nothing amazing.

    Noho

  13. 13.Joe's Pizza, Santa Monica

    32 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    Most people who mention Joe's Pizza recommend it, usually for straightforward New York-style slices; the white slices and the BBQ and grandma pies are named. Joe's has several outlets (Broadway in Santa Monica, Hollywood Boulevard, Pico, Sherman Oaks and Studio City are named) and the comments mix them; the Santa Monica Broadway outlet is the one shown on the map. Some call it merely acceptable, and one commenter says the other Joe's locations are bad.

    Santa Monica

  14. 14.DeSano's, Hollywood

    32 people recommend, 5 warn against it

    Most people who mention DeSano recommend it, with the margherita, the Carnevale pie, the cacio e pepe and the Diavola named, and several call it excellent. It is a Neapolitan pizzeria with more than one location and the comments mix them; the location shown on the map is the Hollywood one. Some find it good but not special, or the crust soggy, and some were let down after the hype.

    Hollywood

    • RecommendsSelf-described fan who always orders the margherita; finds it solid though not LA's best, and likes the space and parking. r/FoodLosAngeles, Aug 2024
    • CaveatFound DeSano poor on visits in Nashville and locally, and finds its popularity baffling. r/FoodLosAngeles, Aug 2024

  15. 15.Little Dynamite, Mar Vista

    28 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Most people who mention Little Dynamite recommend it, and its square pizza is named; one commenter calls it the best deep dish on the Westside. Some are less sold: one commenter calls it overrated and another rates the regular pie below the square ones.

    Mar Vista

  16. 16.Lamonica's, Westwood

    26 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Most people who mention Lamonica's recommend it, many as a long-time Westwood New York-style favourite they have eaten at for years. Some say it is a nostalgic pick rather than a destination, one commenter finds it greasy and another inconsistent.

    Westwood

  17. 17.LA Sorted, Chinatown

    25 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    The great majority of those who mention LaSorted's recommend it; one commenter praises the sourdough crust, another says it is closer to New York and New Jersey style, and its sandwiches get a mention too. One commenter found the dough chewy. The comments also place it in Silver Lake; the location shown on the map is the Chinatown spot, which commenters name.

    Chinatown

  18. 18.Purgatory Pizza, Boyle Heights

    24 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    The great majority of those who mention Purgatory Pizza recommend it; its New York-style slices are named, along with Detroit-style pies and vegan options. It is outside the downtown core, so it takes a trip to get there.

    Boyle Heights

  19. 19.Hot Tongue, Silver Lake

    23 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    The great majority of those who mention Hot Tongue recommend it, with its bar-style (tavern-style) pie and its New York-style slices named; the vegan options and a meatball add-on are named too. One commenter calls it mediocre.

    Silver Lake

  20. 20.Secret Pizza, El Sereno

    23 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    The great majority of those who mention Secret Pizza recommend it, and several call it the best New York-style pizza in LA or the top pick for the question. One commenter notes it doesn't deliver, and one found it mediocre.

    El Sereno

  21. 21.The Coop, Palms

    23 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Most people who mention The Coop recommend it, and its New York-style pies and sausage slices are named. Palms and Culver City are both named; the location shown on the map is Palms. Cash-only payment comes up, and one commenter says other LA spots now do New York-style better.

    Palms

  22. 22.Wildcrust, Highland Park

    22 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Most people who mention Wildcrust recommend it, and several call the Neapolitan pies and dough excellent, and one commenter names it the best Neapolitan in northeast LA; the lamb pizza, meatballs, salad and Caesar get named. Some found the food unremarkable or underwhelming.

    Highland Park

  23. 23.Vito's, West Hollywood

    22 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Many people recommend Vito's as a New York-style pizzeria with fun toppings, with the white pie and the pesto slices named. Vito's has outlets in West Hollywood and Santa Monica and commenters mix them; commenters name the La Cienega Boulevard spot, which is the one shown on the map. A couple found it poor on a visit.

    West Hollywood

  24. 24.Pizzanista, Arts District

    20 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Most people who mention Pizzanista recommend it as a New York-style slice spot, and it is called dependable and the best slice in LA; its Sicilian, white slice and sourdough base are named, and one comment suggests it for a late-night slice. Some critics call it cardboard-like or advise skipping it.

    Arts District

  25. 25.Ronan, Melrose

    20 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Many people recommend Ronan as a Neapolitan-style pizzeria, some naming it among their top LA pizzas; the tiramisu and the patio are named, and one commenter calls the dough well fermented. One commenter reports inconsistent visits, with undercooked or soggy pizza.

    Melrose

    • RecommendsUrges readers to try it for its good pizza, notes it delivers, and says the business is hurting. r/FoodLosAngeles, Oct 2025
    • CaveatExperiences have been very inconsistent: pizza undercooked and soggy, salad too salty, ice cream freezer-burned. r/FoodLosAngeles, Oct 2025

  26. 26.Grá, Echo Park

    19 people recommend

    The great majority of those who mention Grá recommend it, calling it Neapolitan pizza with clear sourdough notes; the white pizza and the mushroom pie are named, and some describe it as a favourite or extremely good. Commenters place it in Echo Park.

    Echo Park

    • RecommendsSuggested as an added option: Neapolitan with clear sourdough notes and the nicest setting of the three. r/FoodLosAngeles, Dec 2025

  27. 27.Pizza Cafe LA, Silver Lake

    19 people recommend, 4 warn against it

    Most people who mention Pizza Cafe LA recommend it, many for its Detroit-style pie, and several note that it makes several styles (tavern, New York, New Haven) with a mixed verdict on the others. Some say pies came out undercooked, greasy or burnt on some visits, and some say it needs advance notice to order.

    Silver Lake

    • RecommendsPraises the Detroit-style pie as excellent; notes it may need advance notice to order, if the policy hasn't changed. r/FoodLosAngeles, Nov 2024
    • CaveatHad it long ago; pies were undercooked, floppy and soggy, with a hole in the middle; may have improved since. r/FoodLosAngeles, Nov 2024

  28. 28.Casa Bianca Pizza Pie, Eagle Rock

    19 people recommend, 6 warn against it

    Most people who mention Casa Bianca recommend it, with some calling it the best tavern-style pie they have found in LA and others a nostalgic favourite; the white pizza is named, and it takes only cash. Several find the pizza unremarkable, saying the crust isn't crisp or that people go for the atmosphere.

    Eagle Rock

  29. 29.Gino's East, Sherman Oaks

    19 people recommend, 8 warn against it

    Gino's East is recommended as a Chicago-style deep dish option in the Valley, with its tavern-style pizza, flour crust and sweeter sauce named. The comments mix the Sherman Oaks and Valley Village branches. Several rank it below Masa and some below the Chicago original; one calls it hit-or-miss and one found a soggy base.

    Sherman Oaks

  30. 30.Esco's, La Brea

    18 people recommend

    Most people who mention Esco's recommend it as a no-frills New York-style slice spot on Pico at La Brea; the buffalo chicken slice, the vegan pizzas and the jerk pizza get named. Some find it good but unremarkable or slightly dense.

    La Brea

  31. 31.Sonny's

    18 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Many people recommend Sonny's, one commenter ranks it among the best on the Westside and another calls it the best New York-style pizza in LA; the pepperoni and jalapeño pie and the mushroom pizza are named, and the Philly cheesesteak gets a mention. It sells only pies. Some find it overhyped or forgettable.

  32. 32.L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, Hollywood

    18 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Most people who mention L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele recommend it, calling it authentic Neapolitan pizza; the diavola and pesto pizzas are named, and the patio and interior are praised. Some say the pizza did not please them or lacked seasoning.

    Hollywood

  33. 33.Village Pizzeria, Larchmont

    17 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Many people recommend Village Pizzeria as a Larchmont New York-style pizzeria, one calls it overlooked and excellent, another the best cheese pizza around. A couple say it has declined over time.

    Larchmont

  34. 34.Mulberry Street Pizzeria

    16 people recommend, 3 warn against it

    Many people recommend Mulberry Street as a New York-style pizzeria, and some argue it is the best in LA. It has more than one outlet (Sherman Oaks and Beverly Hills are named) and the comments mix them; the location shown on the map is Sherman Oaks. Several say it travels poorly and is best eaten on site, and some call it mediocre or say it declined.

  35. 35.Pizza Wagon of Brooklyn, Sherman Oaks

    15 people recommend

    The great majority of those who mention Pizza Wagon of Brooklyn recommend it, as a New York-style pick in the Valley; pepperoni pies and a consistent crunch are named, and it is named as a Valley pick and a regular go-to.

    Sherman Oaks

  36. 36.LaRocco's, Culver City

    15 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    The great majority of those who mention LaRocco's recommend it, and one commenter calls it their top New York-style pick in LA; the white slice and the plain cheese slice are named. LaRocco's has Culver City and Westchester outlets and the comments mix them; the location shown on the map is Culver City. One commenter judged the older Culver branch very mediocre.

    Culver City

  37. 37.Delicious Pizza, Adams

    15 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Most people who mention Delicious Pizza recommend it, at both its West Adams and Hollywood locations; the location shown on the map is West Adams. Its sourdough crust and pastas are named. One commenter says it declined after a recipe change.

    Adams

  38. 38.Emmy Squared, Santa Monica Brew Works

    14 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Most people who mention Emmy Squared recommend it, for its Detroit-style pies and the Colony pizza, served at Santa Monica Brew Works. Some call it overhyped or behind D Town.

    Santa Monica Brew Works

  39. 39.Hail Mary, Atwater Village

    13 people recommend

    Most people who mention Hail Mary recommend it, as a sourdough pizza place; one comment calls the pizza very good though not classic New York style, and commenters place it in Atwater Village.

    Atwater Village

  40. 40.Ghisallo, Santa Monica

    12 people recommend, 2 warn against it

    Many people recommend Ghisallo as a Santa Monica Ocean Park pizzeria, naming its New York-style pie, cacio e pepe pizza and potato pizza, and one suggests it for groups. One commenter found the crust thin and limp and another found the pie overbaked.

    Santa Monica

  41. 41.Garage Pizza, Silver Lake

    10 people recommend

    More people recommend Garage Pizza than not, mainly as a late-night slice, open until 3 a.m., and one commenter says it is closer to New York and New Jersey style than a nearby rival. Some say it is okay rather than excellent.

    Silver Lake

  42. 42.Flour, Brentwood

    10 people recommend

    The great majority of those who mention Flour Pizzeria recommend it, as a top Brentwood pick, with one comment pointing to its house slice and another advising a fresh pie rather than a reheated slice.

    Brentwood

  43. 43.Elbow Room, Hollywood

    10 people recommend

    Most people who mention Elbow Room recommend it, as a Hollywood bar with surprisingly good pizza; its big New York-style slice and the meatball-and-ricotta slice are named.

    Hollywood

  44. 44.Wallflour, Eagle Rock

    10 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Most people who mention Wallflour recommend it as a recent Eagle Rock opening, with sturdier pies and a pronounced sourdough taste, and its salads, desserts and meatballs are named. Some found it only okay, or good but not worth returning to.

    Eagle Rock

  45. 45.Angel City Pizza, Venice

    9 people recommend

    Every commenter who mentions Angel City Pizza recommends it, as a dependable New York-style slice spot in Mar Vista; the garlic knot pizza is named.

    Venice

  46. 46.De La Nonna, Arts District

    9 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Most people who mention De La Nonna recommend it, for grandma-style pizza and as a sit-down or social pick; one commenter calls the Arts District location fancier but very good. One commenter dismisses it.

    Arts District

  47. 47.Bestia

    8 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Several people recommend the pizza at Bestia, with some calling it excellent or outstanding; it is also described as a higher-end option rather than a slice. Two commenters were less impressed: one found the fig and mushroom pizzas tasty but not outstanding, and another felt it fell short of L'Antica's.

  48. 48.Detroit Pizza Depot, Hollywood

    7 people recommend

    Most people who mention Detroit Pizza Depot recommend it, for Detroit-style pizza in Hollywood; commenters call it solid, very tasty and the best they have had in LA.

    Hollywood

  49. 49.Folliero's, Highland Park

    7 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Most people who mention Folliero's recommend it as a local Highland Park pizzeria with square-cut big pizzas; cash-only payment has been a complaint. One commenter judges it weaker than Bub and Grandma's.

    Highland Park

  50. 50.Petramale Pizza

    6 people recommend

    Most people who mention Petramale recommend it, with its Sicilian pizza named; its setting in a church parking lot is mentioned, and oven spots must be booked in advance.

  51. 51.Braazo

    6 people recommend

    Everyone who mentions Braazo recommends it, for plain cheese slices and big pies on 7th Street in downtown LA.

    • RecommendsAgrees Brazzos is the right pick; praises the huge pies and great slices. r/dtla, Mar 2026

  52. 52.Naughty Pie Nature

    6 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Most people who mention Naughty Pie Nature recommend it; its white pizzas and a vodka slice with pepperoni and hot honey are named, with banana pudding as a pairing. One commenter notes its pies run smaller.

  53. 53.Donna Jean's

    5 people recommend

    Everyone who mentions Donna Jean recommends it, as a Sherman Oaks vegan pizzeria; commenters name its in-house cheese, unusual toppings, Sicilian pies and a regular crust fermented for 72 hours.

  54. 54.Ozzy's Apizza

    5 people recommend, 1 warns against it

    Most people who mention Ozzy's Apizza recommend it as a North Hollywood New Haven-style spot, with its tomato pie named; it doesn't sell slices. One commenter says it is better eaten in the shop than as takeout.

Questions people ask

Which pizza places do Los Angeles locals recommend most?
Right now the most-recommended are Prime Pizza, Little Tokyo, Quarter Sheets, Echo Park and Apollonia's Pizzeria, Wilshire, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
How is this list made?
It is built from public Reddit discussions — 975 comments from 828 people across r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles, r/dtla, r/SantaMonica and r/Pizza. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
Are these paid placements?
No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
How recent are these recommendations?
This map was last refreshed November 11, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.

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