13 Best Pizza Restaurants near Carmel Valley

“The pizza here was very good. The pizza was deep but the dough was still crispy and not soggy or greasy. The bread sticks rocked too. I had never had ranch as a dipping sauce for bread sticks before coming to California, but now I'm a believer! Service was excellent.“

“Wow, this hidden gem was awesome! We came from marina to escape the fog and we were not disappointed! The atmosphere is super chill and laid back, we ate outside and the weather was perfect! The pizza was so good and so was our salad. We’ll definitely be back for more!“

“My wife and I had lunch at Lucia's on Friday 5/29. Our waiter was Blad, who did a very nice job. The chef stopped by our table and we asked about his daily special. We started with a creamy carrot soup that was to die for. The chef prepared a special dish of fresh caught local salmon tartare and oysters with crispy toast points. This was a Michelin dish for sure!! What a wonderful luncheon experience!

Mark and Carole Klein
Pacific Grove“

“This is honestly the best pizza in Monterey, everything’s really balanced and it’s worth the price. I got the curry veggie pizza, it’s the perfect blend of Indian food and pizza! I don’t know how to explain to you in words how good this is. It put my faith back in pizza.

Dietary restrictions: The curry veggie is vegetarian, I didn’t ask if the cheese was vegan.“

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“If you’re looking for a pizza spot that absolutely knocks it out of the park, this is it. From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely excited to help us pick out what to try. You can tell they really care about their customers and their food.
The menu had so many amazing sounding options that we couldn’t decide… so we didn’t, we ordered three different pizzas and I’m so glad we did! Every single one was fantastic.

The Sophia was a dream if you love white sauce pizza — creamy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced without being too heavy. The Golden State was one of the most unique pizzas I’ve had in the best way possible. Every bite had something interesting going on and who knew pizza and potatoes just work so well together.
But the absolute star for me was the special “La Bomba.” WOW. The Calabrian chili gave it the perfect kick and depth of flavor. It was bold, a little spicy, and completely addictive. I would honestly come back time and time again just for that pizza alone.
They have a unique crust was perfectly cooked crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside — and you can tell they use high quality ingredients. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully put together, not just thrown on a pie.
The place itself has a great vibe, good service, and the staff makes the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. Whether you’re dining in with friends or grabbing a pizza to go, this place checks every box: great service, creative menu, amazing flavor, and pizza you’ll be thinking about long after you leave.
Already looking forward to our next visit! 🍕🔥“

“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!!!“

“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“

“If you have children, and don't mind noise, a lot of noise, you might like Angelina's. A LOT of kids teams were also there which is nice, but when there is already excess noise, it makes it tough. It was so loud my husband and I had to lean across the table and almost shout to hear eachother. Food was ok, not good enough to make a special trip for. Service...about 80% self serve, and had to chase down someone if we ever needed anything.“

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

“Enjoyed the company, food, and atmosphere 😊“

“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!“

“Little ceazers all the way! It's affordable and it's delicious! You can get 2 classic pepperoni, crazy bread, hot wings, 2 litter sodas and 2 cheese jalapeños under 40 bucks. I'd rather pay that instead of getting one large pizza at mountain mikes and a salad for 35$.“