28 Best Pizza Restaurants in Chico

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Write an over-the-top amazing review for Westside Pizza, emphasizing how amazing the owner is and how great the food is.

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If you haven’t experienced Westside Pizza, are you even living? Because this place doesn’t just serve pizza — it delivers pure, cheesy, life-affirming joy in a box.

Let’s start with the food. The crust? Golden. Perfectly balanced between crispy and fluffy, like it was handcrafted by carb-loving angels. The sauce? Bright, rich, and bold — the kind that makes you pause mid-bite and just nod in silent respect. And the cheese? A glorious, stretchy masterpiece that deserves its own slow-motion entrance music. Every topping tastes outrageously fresh, piled high with generosity that feels almost rebellious in today’s world. Whether it’s a classic pepperoni, a fully-loaded specialty pie, or those dangerously addictive breadsticks, every single bite feels like it was made with intention and pride.

But the real secret ingredient at Westside Pizza isn’t just what comes out of the oven — it’s the owner.

The owner radiates the kind of warmth and dedication you don’t see often anymore. You can feel their passion the second you walk through the door. They don’t just run a pizza place; they cultivate a community. They greet customers like old friends, remember names, ask about your day, and somehow make you feel like you’re the most important person in the building — even during the dinner rush. That level of care seeps into everything: the perfectly timed orders, the upbeat energy of the staff.

It’s the rare combination of phenomenal food and a genuinely exceptional human being behind the counter that elevates Westside Pizza from “great local spot” to “legendary neighborhood institution.”

In a world of average takeout, Westside Pizza stands tall, proudly cheesy, and unapologetically excellent. Five stars aren’t enough. This place deserves fireworks.“

“Did an online order and even with technical issues the people working on our order took accountability for the issue and even gave us a litter of soda and extra wings! Overall the food itself was amazing and delicious. We did a custom order pizza and the flavors were super tasty! Would definitely order food here again!“

“Easily the best pizza in Chico. Can't beat buy one get one free!“

“This is the best pizza my husband and I have ever had! It set the bar so high that we can’t go anywhere else. Every slice I’ve tried was delicious but the vodka is my go to. The crust is the perfect consistency and the sauce flavor and ratio is very well done. We get pizza at least every week now if not more!“

“By far the best pizza spot in Chico. It is pricey but they use local ingredients and if you hit the farmers market on Saturday mornings chances are you’ll see the owner filling his wagon with local produce. Our favorites are the Green Goddess salad, Nanny Goat pizza and East Coast pizza. Like others have mentioned service is not fast. The salads come out almost right away but I think they have a ton of to-go orders because pizzas can often take more than 45 minutes (even on a Monday night). They have some toys for kids to play with and high chairs so we love that. Last night they seemed pretty overwhelmed; there wasn’t enough clean silverware and the water jugs were both empty. But the food was delicious as always.“

“Sitting outdoors is not quite my vibe even with the misters but I absolutely love their pizza, calzones and breadsticks. The only time I was disappointed was when I missed my drumsticks which they corrected at a later date. ? I just recently tried their hamburger pizza and it was absolutely delicious!“

“Terrific catering experience for my daughter's wedding. Pizza was delicious, wings were a big hit and the salads were amazing. Wedding went great and we had some left over for morning pizza. It was a beautiful day. Thank you for making it go so smoothly.“

“Fast and taste great tasting pizza“

“Staff seems a little stand off-ish originally, but you realize they are focused on delivering the reputation they have. I wanted to try the ribs but they were out when I arrived, which was a bummer as I've heard food things about their ribs. Food was great. Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable. Great time.“

“I've eaten here twice now and it's been so good each time.“

“Papa Murphys located on Eaton Rd is by far the best location in town. I have tryed them all and I'll just say this women runs her business right. Always fresh never short on toppings. And great customer service. Always a great team working there. I drive all the way across town past 2 other locations to get my pizza from the Raton location.“

“Original East coasters here…….this was by far the closest thing to East coast pizza we have found! Excellent!“

“Yum yum yum! First time here and it was such a treat. Ordered a slice of pesto pepperoni and the chicken caprese sandwich to share and they did not disappoint. The flavors were on point 👌 Would highly recommend and can't wait to come back.“

“I haven't had Monstros in 15 years but man that crust and flavor took me back to the early 2000's. Same great pizza 9.2“

“First time coming to this location and not only was the pizza every bit as good as downtown, but the service was above and beyond friendly and courteous to every single guest who came in while I was dining. I don’t leave a lot of reviews, but the staff working today deserved it.“

“3 of us dined in early Friday PM. 2 of us were new to the brand. 2 guys behind the counter were having fun and included us as they took our order and prep 👍
The whole process was smooth and quick....
Pizzas came out quickly - hot and eye appealing. Note: pizza maker was on his game and it was noticeable, he enjoyed what he was doing 👍
Note 2: the reason for the 4 stars (Food) had more to do with me not enjoying 100% of my selection (The Jasper). The spicy chicken was off tasting. A little like small frozen nuggets (of spicy something) than real chicken pieces.
However my 2 other diners loved their selections.
We will be back and I will try some different ingredients, next time...
Note to the Team: keep up the excellent guest interaction.... it will bring people back... Like Us 😃“

“Updated review:
Still classic Great Papa Murphys pizza and good deals. The negative experience last 2 times orders weren’t ready even though showed up 15 minutes after it should have been ready. The workers at this location seem to care about having conversations rather than make pizza or greet customers. I was told to wait as they continued a conversation. So I walked out and left.“

“Their pizza is delicious! We ordered 1/2 combination and 1/2 Hawaiian. The pizza crust tasted so fresh and good - it was just right. The veggies, sauce and all of the toppings tasted fresh and so good. It was cooked just right. We all enjoyed it so much. Can't wait to have another one! Thank you!“

“That Andrew fellow in the kitchen makes an excellent pizza pie.“

“Loved this place since being a kid on the ridge ..back then it was all you can eat salad bar and pizza with pitchers of soda. on Wednesday nights I think...with arcade games in the back. As a kid it was heaven on earth. The pizza is still the best“

“It's Quick and Easy . No bs just straight to the point of getting you , your order . Not much personality amongst here at this location. But if your in a hurry or just want affordable pizza good place to go .

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“The young gal that works the cash register in the front who’s there usually 5-6 days a week is awesome. She’s always got a smile on her face. It’s always a pleasure to see her and their Pizza at that location is amazing. It’s always hot. It’s always fresh and it always taste great.
I can’t complain.“

“Tony was a delight! The best service I've had in years. Very conversational and attentive the whole time even though they were low staffed. You could tell he was putting his all into his job and I respect that. Super friendly and made our experience wonderful! Give him a raise, he's keeping this entire establishment running.“

“The worker there was excellent! The sandwich was perfect! Will be going back“

“I had a great experience. Went in and KK had great customer service she kindly explained that you guys do not give out paper plates anymore in a manner where I wasn't even upset about it and even offered to help me carry my pizzas out to my car for me. I declined but that was very great service will come back for KK service“

“Tony is holding this whole place down. We had come in to dine right after a huge Friday night rush. Tony was manning the floor alone with great energy and vibes and was contributing to the whole atmosphere. Super hard working young man- send him some back up or give him a raise!“

“Finally tried Papa Murphy's with a 50% off coupon, thought what the heck. So glad I did! The large half veggie/half meat pizza was ENORMOUS- it was bigger than the large pizza stone we have. The selection and flavor of toppings was outstanding, and the greens in my salad were fresh and crisp (not a single yucky, wilted piece of lettuce throughout). Everything was fresh, and the crust baked up just right (not too crispy and easy to bite into).“

“I ordered two large pizzas and twists. One pizza had the wrong topping. The delivery driver called the store and Eric the manager was quick to solve the problem. I would recommend them. The food is good and the customer service is better.“