LASates Top Pizza Picks

Everyone and their cugino has an opinion on what makes for a quality pizza pie.  But somehow, that imported Italian meal ubiquitous in so many American pizza parlors has the magical ability to satisfy diners... no mater the source.  That said, there are always standouts.  The city's best picks as selected by LASates family and friends have been compiled into this handy little list... categorized for your convenience.  Have you got a favorite not listed below?  Leave your thoughts in the comments, or tweet us @lasates.

LOCAL FAVES

Rocco's Pizza
17098 Magnolia St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 843-3233
www.roccospizzaplace.net
Reliable pies and Italian fare at this pizza hall favorite in Mid-Wilshire.

Pitfire Artisan Pizza
12924 Washington Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(424) 835-4088
A new and growing chain favorite with basic fixins and a woodfired crust.

Vito's Pizza
846 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 652-6859
www.vitopizza.com
Rediscover your love for pizza with their exclusive collection of 18" pies... in strip mall of all places!

Big Mama's Pizza
7353 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 851-8111
www.36pizza.com
Home of the 36" and 54" pizza... for when you need to feed 50-70 people.

TOP AUTHENTIC STYLE PIZZA

Cecconi's Pizza
8764 Melrose Ave
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 432-2000
www.cecconiswesthollywood.com
A passionately faithful Romana style pizza mindful of every little detail.

Pizzeria Mozza
641 N Highland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 297-0101
www.mozza-la.com
Batali-Silverton's groundbreaking landmark that set the tone for the rebirth of pizza in LA.

Il Capriccio on Vermont
1757 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 662-5900
www.ilcapriccioonvermont.com
A beloved, family-operated favorite serving meticulously crafted pizzas with friendly service and Italian flair.

Bollini's Pizzeria Napolitana
2315 S Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 722-7600
www.bollinispizzeria.com
Surprisingly delicate Napolitana crusts in... Monterey Park?

Antica Pizzeria Company
13455 Maxella Ave
2nd Floor
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 577-8182
www.anticapizzeria.net
Another producer of Napolitana style pizza, and proud members of the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association.

TOP LATE NIGHT PIZZA

Damiano's Mr. Pizza
412 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 658-7611
When you've had your fill of Canter's, head across Fairfax for pizza by the slice and a beer until... 6AM daily and 7AM on weekends.

Garage Pizza
4339 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 668-1190
www.garagepizzala.com
A very LA menu and scene with a crowd that fills the parlor until 4AM daily.

Lamonica's New York Pizza
1066 Gayley Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 208-8671
www.lamonicasnypizza.com
A UCLA favorite serving NY style pizza until Midnight, 2AM on weekends.


 

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