La Calavera
Pizza restaurant · Atlanta ·
Sourdough pizza, vegan options, gluten-free crusts, breadsticks
Sourdough pizza, vegan options, gluten-free crusts, breadsticks
"Open For: Lunch and Dinner (closed Monday and Tuesday) Price Range: $ - $$ After closing their beloved Mexican bakery of the same name in 2020, owners Eric Arillo and Dale Ralston reopened the Memorial Drive shop in 2021 as a takeout pizza joint. Named La Calavera Pizza, baker Arillo continues to churn out delicious sourdoughs now acting as crusts for the pies served at La Calavera. Like the former bakery, the pizzeria also offers gluten-free options on the menu, using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust mix. Most pizzas here can come served on gluten-free crusts, except for the Homeboy, which is made with local, organic whole wheat flour. Best For: Gluten-free pizza options" - Eater Staff
"This pizzeria focuses on sourdough-based pies that range from classic four-cheese and pepperoni to adventurous seasonal and signature options—examples include a Figgy Piggy topped with prosciutto, feta, dried black mission figs, caramelized onions and arugula, as well as Elote (roasted corn and chorizo) and a Birria pie with guajillo-braised pork and cilantro; vegan meat alternatives are also available. To revive slices at home, heat in a 350°F oven for 5–10 minutes and remove delicate toppings like arugula, prosciutto and figs before heating, then replace them after the pizza is warmed." - Molly Harris
"La Calavera has a new “For Sale” sign, but it isn’t closing. The property has been on the market for some time, and the sign is to increase buyer traffic. The pizza shop will continue selling pizza for the foreseeable future." - Beth McKibben
"Reopened from a beloved neighborhood bakery into a takeout-focused pizzeria on Memorial Drive, this shop uses its baker’s sourdough skills to produce flavorful crusts and offers a gluten-free option made from Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust mix. Most pies on the menu can be switched to the gluten-free crust (the one notable exception is the Homeboy, which is made with local organic whole wheat flour), and there are vegan pizzas available as well; gluten-free crust costs an additional $2.50." - Beth McKibben
"After closing last January, Eric Arillo and Dale Ralston reopened their beloved Mexican bakery over the Easter weekend as La Calavera Pizza on Memorial Drive in Kirkwood; they're operating as a takeout pizzeria serving sourdough pizzas (including pepperoni, cheese, and vegan pies), with gluten-free options, sourdough breadsticks, salads, and cookies, limited delivery to the surrounding area, and hopes to offer dine-in service in the future. They're open Wednesday–Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., order online for takeout, and masks are required." - Beth McKibben