Pizza is one food everyone seems to love. It is a party staple, perfect for feeding a crowd, offers endless options, and is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Pizza places are everywhere and you probably have a favorite neighborhood joint. But if you are looking for the best pizzas in Southern California, check out this roundup of one-of-a-kind, mouth-watering pies worth putting on your pizza bucket list.
- Pizzeria Mozza LA
Katie Dellegrotti/Google Local Pizzeria Mozza is celebrated nationwide for its incredible and unique pizza crust and fresh California ingredients. Pizza choices like Corn, Goat Cheese, Squash Blossom, and Jimmy Nardello Peppers are a clue that this is not your average pizza. 641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
- Rance’s Chicago Pizza
Leo Robot/Google Local Rance’s Pizza brings iconic Chicago-style pizza to Southern California with three styles - pan pizza with a tall buttery crust, stuffed pizza pie, and square-cut tavern style with a thin crunchy crust. 1420 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
- Little Dom’s
Tony Santos/Google Local The Pizza menu at Little Dom’s is simple and brings rave reviews from L.A. regulars. Start with Pizza Margherita and add your choice of toppings, like herbed ricotta, arugula, house-made sausage, and prosciutto. 2128 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana Settebello was established to bring to life the traditional process of pizza making that has characterized Napoli for over 200 years, and the restaurant has been granted certification by the Association Verace Pizza Napoletana. Experience Italy’s finest pizza without a plane ticket. 2760 Seaglass Way, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
- Angelina’s Pizzeria
Kyle Shim/Google Local Angelina’s Pizzeria brings authentic fine Italian cuisine to the table in a trendy casual setting. Traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas include “Pizze Rosse” with Pomodoro sauce and “Pizza Bianche” with no tomato sauce. Both are equally delightful, but pizza also features on the dessert menu. Top off the meal with a Nutella Pizza, complete with a scoop of gelato. 8573 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
- Bronx Pizza
Auntie Kim/Google Local Bronx Pizza is a true taste of New York, specializing in traditional thin-crust pizza and calzones that keep regulars coming back for more. 111 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
- 786 Degrees
786 Degrees - Pasadena/Google Local 786 Degrees celebrates flavors of the world, with each pizza thoughtfully crafted to represent specific countries and the flavors that make them unique. Award-winning pies include the Korean-inspired BULGOGI Gangnam Style pizza and the HABIBI Lamb pizza with Egyptian garlic yogurt sauce. 1709 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104, USA
- Fuoco
lovelywolfe/Google Local Fuoco, which translates to “fire” in Italian, burns at almost 1000 degrees and bakes the perfect pizza Napoletana, made with extra fine flour and San Marzana tomatoes from Napoli, in just 90 seconds. Try the Black Truffle pizza! 101 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
- Guido’s Pizza and Empanadas
Guido’s Italian Deli Pizza and Sausages Guido’s brings together the best of Italian and Argentinian flavors in delicious ways, including Fugazzetta, an Argentinean deep dish pie stuffed with mozzarella and topped with onions. It takes up to an hour to prepare, but it is worth the wait. 9755 Arrow Route g, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA
- Pijja Palace
Sendhil Kolandaivel/Google Local Pijja Palace is part restaurant, part sports bar, and all Indian fusion goodness. Pizza takes on unexpected mouth-watering flavors like Green Chuney Pijja topped with crunchy masala and Saag Pijja with spinach onion gravy and homemade sausage. 2711 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
Have you tasted any of these amazing pizzas? Tell us about your favorite pie in the comments. Once you’ve had your fill of pizza, check out more bucket-worthy restaurants in Southern California.
Katie Dellegrotti/Google Local
Pizzeria Mozza is celebrated nationwide for its incredible and unique pizza crust and fresh California ingredients. Pizza choices like Corn, Goat Cheese, Squash Blossom, and Jimmy Nardello Peppers are a clue that this is not your average pizza.
641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
Leo Robot/Google Local
Rance’s Pizza brings iconic Chicago-style pizza to Southern California with three styles - pan pizza with a tall buttery crust, stuffed pizza pie, and square-cut tavern style with a thin crunchy crust.
1420 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA
Tony Santos/Google Local
The Pizza menu at Little Dom’s is simple and brings rave reviews from L.A. regulars. Start with Pizza Margherita and add your choice of toppings, like herbed ricotta, arugula, house-made sausage, and prosciutto.
2128 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
Settebello was established to bring to life the traditional process of pizza making that has characterized Napoli for over 200 years, and the restaurant has been granted certification by the Association Verace Pizza Napoletana. Experience Italy’s finest pizza without a plane ticket.
2760 Seaglass Way, Oxnard, CA 93036, USA
Kyle Shim/Google Local
Angelina’s Pizzeria brings authentic fine Italian cuisine to the table in a trendy casual setting. Traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas include “Pizze Rosse” with Pomodoro sauce and “Pizza Bianche” with no tomato sauce. Both are equally delightful, but pizza also features on the dessert menu. Top off the meal with a Nutella Pizza, complete with a scoop of gelato.
8573 Irvine Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Auntie Kim/Google Local
Bronx Pizza is a true taste of New York, specializing in traditional thin-crust pizza and calzones that keep regulars coming back for more.
111 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103, USA
786 Degrees - Pasadena/Google Local
786 Degrees celebrates flavors of the world, with each pizza thoughtfully crafted to represent specific countries and the flavors that make them unique. Award-winning pies include the Korean-inspired BULGOGI Gangnam Style pizza and the HABIBI Lamb pizza with Egyptian garlic yogurt sauce.
1709 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104, USA
lovelywolfe/Google Local
Fuoco, which translates to “fire” in Italian, burns at almost 1000 degrees and bakes the perfect pizza Napoletana, made with extra fine flour and San Marzana tomatoes from Napoli, in just 90 seconds. Try the Black Truffle pizza!
101 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832, USA
Guido’s Italian Deli Pizza and Sausages
Guido’s brings together the best of Italian and Argentinian flavors in delicious ways, including Fugazzetta, an Argentinean deep dish pie stuffed with mozzarella and topped with onions. It takes up to an hour to prepare, but it is worth the wait.
9755 Arrow Route g, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, USA
Sendhil Kolandaivel/Google Local
Pijja Palace is part restaurant, part sports bar, and all Indian fusion goodness. Pizza takes on unexpected mouth-watering flavors like Green Chuney Pijja topped with crunchy masala and Saag Pijja with spinach onion gravy and homemade sausage.
2711 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, USA
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