Best Pizza in Los Angeles

Nancy Silverton’s genre-defining pies and that famously crackly, airy crust still set the bar. Frequently cited by Eater LA and awarded in the Michelin Guide, it remains a formative LA pizza experience with deep local roots.

Justin De Leon’s cult-status squares—often off-menu—sparked a citywide obsession, while classic thin rounds show impeccable control. Lauded by the Los Angeles Times and Eater LA, it’s a true Mid-Wilshire original; check drops and specials on their socials.

William Joo channels Tokyo-influenced Neapolitan technique into mochi-like, blistered crusts with pure, focused toppings. Recognized by the New York Times and the Michelin Guide, and buzzed-about for a monthly pizza omakase that sells out fast.

Family-run since 1955, this Eagle Rock institution evokes LA’s Italian American past with thin, crisp pies—fried eggplant and homemade sausage are classics. A perennial favorite in local coverage and praised by generations of Los Angelenos.

Echo Park’s pan-pizza-and-cake sensation marries caramelized-edge pies with pastry star Hannah Ziskin’s slab cakes. Featured by Eater LA and Food & Wine, it’s a fun, reservations-friendly spot that still feels personal and creative.

Echo Park’s sourdough-and-natural-wine hangout leans into fermentation—from tangy, leopard-spotted pies to punchy seasonal veg. Spotlighted by Resy and praised by local critics, it captures LA’s current food mood perfectly.

In historic Boyle Heights, this wood-fired pizzeria doubles as a community hub with wings, papas, and thoughtful drinks. Covered by the Los Angeles Times and local outlets, it celebrates neighborhood history with every pie.

From pop-up to Silver Lake window (and now Chinatown), this Dodger-loving outfit serves bubbly, chewy wood-fired pies and beloved focaccia sandos. Celebrated by Time Out, the Infatuation, and LA Taco for its playful LA spirit.

Joshua Skenes’s puffy, crisp-edged pies—cut with scissors—blend neo-Neapolitan ideas with Tokyo inspirations. The Los Angeles Times calls out its meticulous dough and thrilling toppings; a modern classic in the making.

A mobile wood-fired oven parked in The Cook’s Garden turns out airy, blistered pies with produce picked steps away. Eater LA and the Infatuation highlight its relaxed, alfresco magic and NY–Neapolitan hybrid style.

Long Beach’s beloved East Coast–leaning pies deliver foldable slices, smart specials, and a savvy natural-leaning wine list. Frequently recommended by the Los Angeles Times and local writers as one of LA County’s top slice experiences.