The Little Goat Pizza House

I’ve lived next to Little Goat in Glendale ever since it opened, and I’ve always considered it one of my favorite Neapolitan-style pizza spots in L.A. But here’s the twist: I didn’t fully get how special it was until I spent weeks eating my way through Italy, including the pizza mecca of Naples.

After that journey, I came back with a deeper appreciation…and honestly, a bit of skepticism. But one bite into Little Goat’s pizza again and I was floored. It’s on par with the best pies I had in Naples. The dough, the balance of flavors, the restraint where it counts…they know exactly how to keep it simple and let the ingredients shine. This isn’t some knockoff; it’s the real deal.

I’ve tried just about everything on their menu since their opening…from the rotating seasonal specials to the salads and desserts…and it’s all consistently top-tier. Nothing feels like filler. You can tell there’s real care behind every dish.

Now for the downside…because yes, there is one…and you’ll see it echoed in many reviews: the price. After weeks in Italy where a Margherita pizza runs you about 6–7 euros (less than half the cost here), it’s a bit of a gut-punch. I get it…L.A. overhead, sourcing, staff, quality ingredients…but it’s the one thing that stings.

Also, a small personal nitpick: the olive oil they gave me for crust-dipping didn’t quite deliver. It tasted more like a general-purpose cooking oil than a peppery, grassy finishing oil you’d expect with Neapolitan crust. Nothing deal-breaking, just an area for potential upgrade.

All that said…this place needs to be on your pizza radar if you love true Neapolitan pies. I’ve tried nearly all the big names around L.A., and Little Goat absolutely holds its own.

Can’t believe I’m lucky enough to live this close. It took a trip across the world to fully appreciate what I had right in my backyard.

And honestly? L.A. cuisine is second to none. We’re spoiled…and Little Goat is proof.

Their pizza is amazing! 😋 I can't say one bad thing about this place. If you haven't tried it, please stop by and try everything on their menu! 🍕🤤 #Pizza #Food #Restaurant #Foodie #TreatYourself

Great little pizza joint! Enjoyed a pizza and salad before heading to the Rose Bowl and the staff was great and the food top rate

Just ordered a Burrata Margherita pizza. And this pregnant lady is happy on a Friday night. Deliciousness through and through

Great pizza...not too heavy!

First time trying this pizzeria. Cozy little place located on the east side of Brand, just north of Glenoaks. They serve thin crust brick oven pizzas made fresh to order. Canned and bottled drinks available, including wine and beer. They have a couple outdoor tables. I very much enjoyed their pizza and caprese salad. No parking lot, street parking only.

Expensive but good

Good service and cozy place but in Glendale more than 50% of the populations has blood pressure problem and the pizza is too salty

Great pizza and amazing goat cheese salad! A little pricey but great food and service. Very convenient to Embassy Suites

Excellent pizza. Great service.

Good pizza

Delicious!!!

Excellent pizza! I’ve lived in Italy and am very picky. The Burrata margherita was perfect. Love that they have ample dried chili available. Great atmosphere, minimalist and mellow.

(There’s one major criteria that they also fulfill. If I don’t see this, I don’t eat pizza: shaved hands and arms on the guy who handles the dough. I don’t eat pizza where the dough guy is leaving his arm pubes behind.)

Great place

the most rude and disrespectful customer service