DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana

"With killer pizzas, a spacious dining room, and plenty of picnic tables, this Hollywood pizzeria is often packed with kids running around. The casual atmosphere lends itself to no-stress meals and everyone always goes gaga for the gelato and cannoli." - Eater Staff

"What’s not to love about a pizza warehouse with plenty of parking? That’s exactly what’s up with DeSano Pizza, where four wood-fired, Italian-imported ovens turn out some of the city’s most-loved pizzas. The tables are long with options that include beer, wine, and big-screen TVs. Note: DeSano is very kid-friendly." - Mona Holmes, Eater Staff

"DeSano wins the award for the best LA pizzeria you always forget about. From the ovens down to the dough, everything is shipped directly from the motherland here, and if that’s not enough, the large warehouse-ish space will most likely be dominated by middle-aged Italian men screaming at European sports on the television. If you’re looking for a casual big-group dinner spot in the neighborhood, this is your best option. Concentrate on the DeSano or Bianca pizza, but we love the pepperoni-stuffed Vesuvio calzone, too." - brant cox, nikko duren

"When it comes to restaurants with ample free parking, Desano Pizza Bakery in East Hollywood is a poster child for the movement. The casual Neopolitan pizza spot is located in a former warehouse with a giant gated parking lot attached, which means there’s not just room to park your car, but also to host a community stage production of Macbeth or play a regulation-size street hockey game. Seriously, it’s huge. Oh, and the puffy, chewy-edged pizzas? They're great, too. " - sylvio martins, brant cox, nikko duren, garrett snyder

"Another spot for Neapolitan-style pies, DeSano is an East Hollywood institution you absolutely need to know about. The crust here is thin, chewy, and extremely foldable, and the toppings are all very Italian. The Bianca has mozzarella, pecorino, ricotta, and scamorza, and is great for vegetarians, and the Lasagna pizza (which is exactly what it sounds like) is good if you’re breaking out a few bottles of red wine for this meal. And if you’re wondering if the calzones really could be worth ordering along with pizzas, the answer is yes. Get the Vesuvio - it’s got soppressata, prosciutto, pepperoni, and garlic, and can be cut up and eaten as an appetizer. Order for pick-up online." - brett keating