A Guide to the Best Pizzerias in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its diverse culinary scene, but pizza holds a special place there. This city offers everything from foldable New York slices to thick Chicago pies, reflecting the multicultural nature of LA. This guide presents the most popular pizzerias that should not be overlooked. 

Pizzana opened in 2017 as a creative collaboration between chef Daniele Uditi and the husband-and-wife team Candice and Charles Nelson, founders of Sprinkles Cupcakes, and quickly gained popularity. The restaurant offers a Neapolitan-Californian hybrid pizza, with dough fermented for 48 hours for the perfect texture and taste.

Pizzana features a modern, stylish interior with an open kitchen where guests can watch the cooking process. Be sure to try their famous "Cacio e Pepe" pizza or the "Corbarina" with cherry tomatoes, burrata, and basil. For dessert, we recommend their salted caramel pudding. Pizzana is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM and also offers gluten-free dough and vegan options.

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For fans of Chicago-style pizza, Masa of Echo Park is a must-visit. Masa offers a relaxed, nostalgic atmosphere with wooden tables and dim lighting. Their signature deep-dish pizza is baked in a special deep pan for 40 minutes, ensuring the filling stays juicy. Masa is open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, but it's recommended to make a reservation, especially on weekends.

For those seeking the most authentic Neapolitan pizza, don't look further than L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele. It's the first American branch of the legendary Neapolitan pizzeria, founded in 1870. The restaurant features a beautiful courtyard with marble tables. They use original recipes from Naples and a wood-fired oven imported from Italy, so you don't have to travel to Europe to enjoy authentic pizza.

Some of their most popular offerings include the Margherita Pizza with Double Cheese and Margherita Sbagliata Pizza. Complement your meal with a glass of Italian wine or a refreshing Limoncello cocktail. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 AM to 11:00 PM and often features live music on weekends.

If you love seasonal cuisine, then you should visit Ronan. The restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, but some favorites remain, like the "Sweet Cheeks" pizza with guanciale, ricotta, and honey, or the "Spicy Chomper" with pepperoni and hot honey. The wine list features natural wines and craft beer, and brunch is available on weekends.

Quarter Sheets Pizza Club is a unique pizza club experience that started as an Instagram project during the pandemic and quickly turned into a cult favorite for pizza lovers. They offer a limited number of pizzas each day, which need to be pre-ordered.

The menu bestseller is the "Red Top" pizza with pepperoni for $30, but don't miss out on their seasonal vegetarian pizza for $28, which changes weekly. And be sure to save room for dessert—their signature strawberry pie, priced at $6 per slice, is considered one of the best in the city. Quarter Sheets is open from Thursday to Sunday, 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (or until the pizza sells out). Orders usually open on Monday and sell out quickly, so be ready to act fast.