31 Best Pizza Restaurants near Carmel By The Sea

“Stopped in for lunch on our visit to Carmel. Absolutely loved the crispy crust of our all meat pizza. The chocolate cake was our favorite dessert we had during our stay in town. The service was excellent, and we even had an awesome chat with the owner. Would definitely come again!“

“Delicious pizza & drinks.“

“Always amazing. Great food and service. 👏🏼 my favorite“

“Great service, great ambiance, great food!“

“Mini combo was Yummy!“

“Love the BLTA. Need a quick lunch or snack? This is the place. Only reasonable prices in Carmel.“

“We recently visited Carmel and were craving Italian food, so we decided to try Allegro Pizzeria since it was conveniently close to our hotel—and we’re so glad we did! This charming local spot has a warm, low-key, inviting atmosphere that immediately made us feel comfortable. You can tell it’s a favorite among locals, not just tourists, which is always a great sign.
The restaurant was very clean, neat, and welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiter, Evan, took wonderful care of us—friendly, attentive, and prompt without making us feel rushed.
As for the food—delicious! We started with the calamari appetizer, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful. I enjoyed the lasagna, rich and comforting with classic Italian flavor. The shrimp and scallop pasta in a butter and wine sauce was absolutely wonderful—fresh seafood and a beautifully balanced sauce. Our son loved his pizza, which was fun, cheesy, and hit the spot. We also appreciated the soup, salad, and fresh bread that rounded out the meal.
Parking was plentiful, though we loved that it was an easy walk from our hotel. If you’re visiting Carmel and looking for a casual, delicious Italian restaurant with great service, Allegro Pizzeria is definitely worth a visit!“

“We had a great meal last night and wonderful service with Bryan! Our lasagna and pizza were fantastic.“

“We always have a pizza at Gianni's whenever we're in town! Love the veggie pizza and breadsticks😍“

“Lots of dishes with different mushrooms 😄“

“Awesomeness overload great pies“

“Beautiful restaurant absolutely wonderful service, wait time wasn't too bad and the food was soooo amazing and filling !! a must try if you're in the area“

“We have been going to Heirloom Pizza a few times a year for a while now and have always enjoyed great food and good service. This was until last night. The food was still delicious and the server was good. That was the limit of a good experience. The hostess had a look that we were bothering her by wanting to eat there. We arrived about 7pm and they were busy, but it only took about 10 minutes to be seated. We ordered fairly quickly and then waited for over 50 minutes to have an appetizer to reach our table and another 25 minutes for our main dish. By the time we received our appetizer the restaurant had only 5-6 tables with people still sitting. We understand that it takes a little longer for a deep dish pizza, but well over an hour in unacceptable. In the 50 minutes we saw no less than a dozen or so orders go out the door for pickup orders. I understand they sell pizza and there is likely a large amount of business that doesn't come an stay to eat, but we felt forgotten. If we choose to go back, maybe we should order before arriving.“

“I love their Combo pizza. 🍕 Great food and service. Keith is the best.“

“The best East Coast–style pizza in town! The crust is perfectly crispy and everything is made so well. All of their pizzas are delicious, and the staff is always very friendly and welcoming. Whenever we’re craving pizza, this is our family’s go-to place! 🍕“

“The best pepperoni pizza we’ve eaten in a long time. The base was perfect, tomato sauce really nice and a generous topping of cheese and pepperoni. The service was great, friendly, efficient and helpful offering suggestions to find a place to eat at the beach. If we lived locally we’d definitely be back!“

“We ordered delivery from East West Pizza.

The pizza arrived hot and was delicious. We ordered the BBQ Chicken Pizza, and it had a good flavor.

The pizza was a good size for the price and felt like a good value.

The wait time was not very long considering we ordered after 5 PM.

Overall, it was a positive delivery experience.“

“We went to Mountain Mike's on the recommendation of one of my coworkers, and I'm very happy we did. The staff were very friendly and were very patient as we considered all of our options. We decided to split a large Everest with no mushrooms, and it was fantastic. The employee also offered to substitute the mushrooms for another topping, instead of just removing them, which I've never had a pizza place do. We went on a Tuesday, and there was a deal on a large specialty pizza that brought our total with 2 soft drinks to just $30. The dining room was clean, and the booths were spacious. The standout aspect of this place is how fresh everything tasted. I'm not sure how ordering delivery would affect the experience, but eating it fresh was delicious. There aren't any Mountain Mike's where we are visiting from, but whenever we visit, it'll definitely be one of our stops for an easy lunch or dinner.“

“We enjoyed a delicious lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food and the restaurant has a nice ambiance.“

“Take out best pizza 🍕 trust me 🇮🇹“

“This place is consistently good. Everything is freshly made, the staff are friendly and work quickly to get the product out to customers. Prices are very reasonable and everything is fresh. Is it the best pizza around? No. But when you're in a hurry it's good enough. Hard to go wrong here.“

“Amazing staff, bomb pizza, best place in Monterey for a wood fire pizza. Madison and her team go above and beyond. The owner runs a top tier restaurant and puts a lot of love into his food, the vibes, and level of service from the heart. Ian is the man!“

“Best pizza we’ve had hands down. Family owned, cooked fresh, and it just hits better than anything. We make a point to come here when we’re in Monterey and I’d encourage everyone to do the same!!!“

“Great way to start a retirement in this beautiful setting! Great wine and food- the views equally as amazing!“

“I go for the lunch buffet. The salad bar is well maintained and they have a good daily selection of pizza, though they seem to go with a lot of �.“

“Warm, down to earth, atmosphere. A hidden gem. Love their pizzas' Great for big parties of people or to pop in by yourself. I have always had wonderful, attentive, and authentic service. The food is plentiful and good! Ask for Rima, she will take care of you!“

“Stayed in Cannery Row for a few nights and came into Monterey to walk around and grab a bite. Very happy with our pizza, Caesar salad (huge!) and pasta. You order at the counter and sit down, but someone still came out to get us waters and check on us a couple of times. Quick service on a Monday evening.“

“Enjoyed the company, food, and atmosphere 😊“

“Great food, view and location. Friendly service right in the heart of Cannery Row.“

“Thank you guys for letting me swap out my pasta for pizza! My burnt ends pizza (featured in photo) was delicious. I had tried the shrimp scampi and was not it for me. Our wonderful server Ben provided friendly service at the bar. Clean and lots of seating options. Thank you again!“

“This was such a pleasant experience. My son and I have gone to a different Mountain Mike's that's closer to our house. But this location is so much brighter, cleaner, and more open. The salad bar and pizza buffet areas are clean and plentiful. No question this will be our go-to location from now on!“