Apollonia's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Mid-Wilshire ·
Thin-crust specialty pies with playful names & creative toppings
Thin-crust specialty pies with playful names & creative toppings
"The toppings on Apollonia’s round, thin-crust pies are way more exciting than your standard offerings, like a spicy arrabbiata sauce and “exotic sausages” made with lamb, duck, and something called “chicken tequila.” (Buzz not included.) But the off-menu pepperoni square pie is the real reason you should drive across town to this Mid-Wilshire spot. Don’t let the $40 price scare you away—this accounts for 10x14 inches of crackly, marinara-drenched gold. The deeply charred crust has a spongy, light interior, and one of these babies can easily feed three people. No modifications are accepted because no modifications are needed." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"It’s hard to think of a more photogenic pizza than the square Detroit-style pies from the unassuming Apollonia’s. These dense, expertly cheesy pizzas are filled with crunch, cheese, and plenty of sauce, and they might even be a little bit salty for some folks (take that as a warning). But the strip mall shop’s crispy, thin, round pies are also stellar, reflecting a pure New York City slice parlor in the heart of LA’s Mid-Wilshire area. Note the limited hours as it’s closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and it’s only open for lunch and early evening service from Wednesday to Sunday." - Matthew Kang
"A pizza maker that participated in a Chinatown collective preparing and delivering hundreds of free pizzas to first responders and anyone in need, alongside Dtown Pizzeria, Turk’s Pizza Party, and Triple Beam Pizza." - Mona Holmes
"A Mid-Wilshire pizzeria participating in the LA Pizza Alliance relief effort on January 15, 2025; as part of the coalition it will be contributing free pies for pick-up or delivery starting at 4 p.m., with delivery offered anywhere in Los Angeles and distributions continuing until supplies run out." - Rebecca Roland
"For a NY-style slice on this side of the country, it’s hard to beat Apollonia’s: the tiny shop off Wilshire serves thin-crust slices and Detroit squares with glistening cheese and golden-brown crusts. You can order one of the preset pies like the Acapulco Gold with ricotta or a classic Margherita, build your own with various meats, farm-fresh produce, and sauces, or try the rotating square slices that often aren’t listed online. Note that the shop is cash only if ordering in person." - Eater Staff
