50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Rancho Santa Margarita

“I went in for the all you can eat lunch. They are always friendly and outgoing to help you and the food is great as always. Good DEAL for the money as well. 🤑😀“

“Always good food and great service at this location.“

“Had lunch on a Sunday afternoon and watched some FIFA soccer. The restaurant didn't anticipate the soccer crowd and was trying to operate with one server and a host.
About a dozen patrons showed up, plus a party of 10 on the patio. The service slowed down dramatically (3 stars) not necessarily the fault of the staff, just understaffed. We didn't look in the bar but could hear a few more people cheer when a goal was scored.
Food was served hot and drinks were refilled on request. The Chicago style Hawaiian trio was good. The sauce over the toppings was too much for my pallet. The sauce overwhelmed the toppings and primarily tasted the sauce.
The atmosphere was good with multiple screens to watch the match.
Servers (host began serving) were friendly and hard working. Booth was clean and comfortable. Cost was typical for dining out, but we had a coupon, so that helped make it affordable.“

“Excellent customer service! As I was walking to my car I dropped my pizza upside down and ooey, steamy goodness went everywhere. I was embarrassed to say the least. I sat there for a few minutes then decided to go back inside. I explained to the young man at the counter and they had a new pizza made for me within 10-15 minutes. A++++ service. Thank you“

“Javier, the manager delivered the most amazing food last night for a thank you dinner for my Catechists. I highly recommend Alza Italian Kitchen. Every thing was superb…. Thank you!“

“Excellent food , wine and desert and great service. Can’t wait to go back.,we are from New York and we know what good Italian food is !! 🇮🇹“

“Food is good 8/10 times, but that usually corresponds to busy times. It's cheap food so I am not going to be a critic. The order is always in the pizza portal and doesn't usually take longer than 20 minutes for a custom order pizza from online order to pick up, which is pretty impressive for me.“

“Had a nice evening at Dominicos on the lake this evening. My wife and I had reservations and were fortunate to ask Kory for a patio table which he accommodated. Michael took us to our table and was very kind and professional. Pedro came by with our bread and water and said hello. He is one of the hardest working individuals at the restaurant. Eddie our server came by and took our orders with a bottle of Austin Hope and bread to start. My wife ordered a chicken breast salad and I had the chef's special stroganoff which was amazing. Unfortunately my wife's salad came out 30 minutes after my stroganoff which was a cardinal sin in the restaurant business and we mentioned it was not acceptable. Eddie apologized and we also had Steven, the GM, come by and also apologize and ensure the salad would be out shortly. The salad was delivered, of course after I ate my entree and Steven dropped off and apologetic gift certificate for an appetizer during our next visit. We also ordered an additional beef stroganoff plus an order of meatballs to take home for tomorrow. We undertake things happen and it's certainly nice to see the restaurants busy again but a party of two receiving their entrees 30 minutes apart is not conducive with quality service. I am guessing the chef either misplaced the order or overlooked the obvious and we hope next time we will not have such issues as the restaurant is very good and in a fantastic location. Michael also came back around and stated he was concerned about this mishap and would look into this. As a retired government administrator and former restaurant manager in my college days I expect the simple things like entrees being delivered at the same time to be in sync with quality service and dining. We will be back and see if in fact this was an isolated incident. Good food and ambiance plus. As a writer for Trip Advisor, Yelp and Google I am graceful in my comments and specific in areas needed improvement. Thanks you.“

“12/7/22. In town for a seminar and this restaurant was recommended. Excellent pizza and excellent price. I'll return Friday and grab lunch again on my way home to San Diego!“

“Great place to eat best pizza 🍕“

“Very friendly staff and delicious pizza and wings!!“

“Great place. Love the Beatles atmosphere. Great music playing.“

“This is our new fave pizza spot. The pizza is super thin so order accordingly. The pepperoni and honey pizza with burrata was delicious but is a 3-4 slice per person to be full. First impressions are everything. I was verbally greeted right away. There are an assortment of children's toys inside to the left, which was a little off putting to a healthcare worker like me. Maybe I am missing the concept, but there was a cute Starwars leggo display to the right in one of the bakery cases, but not really going with the aesthetic theme of Butter + Cream, I'm not sure if they were edible or made to order? Shelves looked a little bare for the take away treat section, but it was late on a Sunday. I would recommend adding Italian sweet treats or drinks to the fridge to bulk it up or a sign to indicate, Tasted Too Good, More To Come, so we don't feel like you are about to close. You should also have a display of pictures of your cupcake and available baked goods even if only made to order so we will have something to remember later when we need baked goods for an event etc...They don't offer parmesan or red pepper flakes and I have to tell you, once you eat the pizza you won't give a damn about that or the children's toys. The ranch is pricey but we ate every drop. You will be back.“

“We tried your pizza tonight and we love it!! Three different pizzas and they were all perfect. We will definitely be ordering from here again ❤️“

“We have recently moved into the area and heard about 7 Hills from our new neighbors. We decided to try it. We arrived about 5:30 and were able to order quickly and find a seat. Good thing we did because, before long, the line was out the door. The hospitality was excellent and the food and beer were delicious!!! It is so wonderful to have a neighborhood spot like this that the neighbors support. We provided our own Angels viewing, but the Phillies were on their TV! It will definitely become one of our new haunts!!!“

“honestly we were just craving italian and this place popped up. the moment we walked in it smelled so good i knew we were in for something special.

i got the lasagna and it was exactly what i wanted, super cheesy and hearty. my friend had the chicken parm and she said it was perfect even the pasta on the side was cooked right. the service was super friendly too our waiter was patient when we took forever to decide.

we sat outside and it was chill even on a busy night. the whole meal felt like a cozy sunday dinner at someones home.

already trying to figure out when i can go back and try the tiramisu.“

“Well we visited Foothill Ranch Round Table, we carried out, last night, ordered pizzas it was great taste and your service staff was attentive who gave us a Beverage drink on the house! While we waited we had a 3 year old and 7 year old grandsons and me the Grandma and my son and wife! Amazing staff courteous and friend! Would recommend to anyone this Foothill pizza as well because of the honor to our Guadalupe Treaty to Mexico and staff also speak Spanish! Love the United States and my Mexican Nationality! Thank you for embracing diversity, which makes USA the greatest place to live for me! My mother was born in USA and my Dad in Mexico. We are all humans in this world! Thank you“

“delicious good place to eat“

“We tried the Chicken Marsala, Lobster Ravioli and Gnocchi in VodkaSauce along with the Piccolino dinner salad and Tiramisu. All was magnifico! 😘“

“I used to eat there, but I recently discovered that new management is now running the business. The food tastes better, and the menu options have expanded. I've visited the place three weeks in a row, and my stomach definitely appreciates it. The Doner, Kebab, Lahmacun, and their homemade lemonade come highly recommended.“

“So, my partner and I have a couple of pizza spots we like to hit up, while in the area. The other popular one told us it was a 45-minute wait, while this spot was a much quicker 20 minute wait, big plus there! The customer service was solid; everyone was friendly and chill.
We were really craving New York-style pizza, but honestly, this place was okay, good not terrible but also not quite NY style. The wings, on the other hand, were a highlight: big, juicy, and the sauce was spicy enough to kick it up a notch. Overall, I’d definitely recommend the wings they did the job and then some. The pizza was decent, but the wings really stole the show for me.“

“We were visiting from Scotland, having previously lived in NYC for many years, and were desperate for a nice Italian meal like we used to get when we lived in the States. We could not have been more impressed with the food and the service, and made sure we got a second visit in before we returned to Scotland - I just wish we could have gone back a third time… and fourth !!!! Highly recommend !!!“

“matt was the best great service“

“There are multiple businesses in this small neighborhood center. It would be hard to describe them all. They include food eateries, automotive shops, dance studio, marital arts studio, nail salon, etc. Parking does get fairly full on weekends due to the sports bar pizza place.“

“Sal’s is a class A establishment. I messed up my order (grandma pie with breadcrumb and onion + sausage pinwheel and cannoli + black and white cookies) I ordered for pick up when it should have been delivery. The owner delivered the order himself. The grandma pie was on point and the sausage pinwheel was right! Waiting to taste the desert but im sure it will be great. Thank you Sal’s“

“This is my second time having their pizzas after a great first experience, and they were just as delicious! We tried the butter chicken and chili paneer pizzas—both were bursting with flavor. You can tell they use very fresh ingredients, and the dough was perfectly soft, even the crust was amazing.

Definitely give this place a try—you won’t be disappointed! The service is excellent, and the staff are wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable about their menu.... They were the ones that recommended the chilli paneer and I'm so glad they did.“

“Yummy best by far in town“

“I use to eat here when I was younger, but they closed down the one where I lived. I didn’t know there was another location, and luckily stumbled upon it while charging my EV car. Bomb.com. Lunch specials are the business - you’re welcome“

“Adamantium Steel Band!! Great Music!!🎉🎉🎉“

“After living in the area for ~20 years I finally discovered Bella Roma last year and my only complaint is I wish I knew about it sooner!! This place is loverly. Been around for a long time and for good reason. The staff are friendly and welcoming and clearly care about their craft. The food is always flavorful and always fresh; I once ordered the eggplant appetizer for delivery and burnt my tongue! Not too badly though, I was still able to enjoy it :) Not much seating inside but you can certainly eat there if you want; I typically opt for takeout or delivery. Favorite items include the veggie pizza and chicken parmesan, but I’ve never been disappointed with anything on the menu.“

“We want to thank CPK for honoring Veterans today. They gave a delicious complementary supper tonight with a nice menu. The food was delicious. The staff was excellent. Service was fast. Manager thanked the veterans and gave us a handshake and a flag. He even had a table set for the missing soldiers , sailors, and Marines. Happy that everyone in restaurant was having a great time. Staff was all friendly and excellent. We eat here about ever other month. Very affordable, great pizzas and pastas“

“Absolutely amazing we like the Marguerite, Cheese and the PMS pepperoni mushroom and sausage Gluten-free the fabulous antipasto salad all so worth it. Just eat my leftovers 😍“

“Excellent service. Great pizza and pasta.“

“This restaurant has quickly become one of my top picks! The food is exceptional—each dish is crafted with high-quality ingredients and bursting with flavor. Their drink menu is equally impressive, offering a delightful selection at reasonable prices.​ The staff and new owner are warm and attentive, always ready to offer recommendations and ensure a pleasant dining experience. Adding to the charm, they feature live music that perfectly complements the atmosphere—ideal for both lively dancing and relaxed listening.​ Whether you're looking for a casual night out or a special celebration, this place is a must-visit.“

“I sure do love how you can create your own pizza without costing so much for every topping that is needed in every pizza place I’ve gone through like everyone else Pizza Hut, Domino, Little Caesar, that’s getting to be ridiculous. Just created and enjoy it.“

“Visited the El Segundo store. Outstanding pizza. As good as the best pizza I’ve had in NYC. (I’ve had a lot of NYC Pizza) Staff are really friendly and the manager goes above and beyond to make sure every customer is happy. Highly recommend.“

“Went in with 12 kiddos from the nearby elementary school. I was greeted and helped by Dennis initially and could not have been treated any better. He was very accommodating and helpful with ordering. K assisted next and got all the food ready in great time. Highly recommend! This team made the party happen! Very thankful for their help.“

“They have the best pizza and the best koshari ever“

“Always a great time at Santora’s!!! Fantastic bartenders and friendly customers!!! Perfect place to catch the game!👍👍“

“Increíble pizzas y buffet riquísimos como pizza roundtable no hay dos“

“I was impressed by the patience and poise of one particular server, Freda.

The person in front of me had so many questions and did not fully understand the options for ordering her pizzas. Despite others waiting to be helped, Freda patiently and calmly answered all of the guest’s questions without losing her cool (and the guest appeared happy with her order). This was such a pleasant surprise to see (especially in a time when so many people get impatient and lack good customer service skills)!“

“Tasty, delicious food every time. They are consistent. I especially like their house salad with ranch dressing, free pizza bread, garlic bread, chicken parmigiana pasta with meat sauce. These are my faves here. I love their pizza too.“

“Best pizza in town!! I can recommend Cicero‘s any day!“

“I've been fortunate to get to know the family behind Coastline Pizzeria through my work, and they're every bit as genuine and welcoming as you'd hope. They're passionate about what they do, and it shows in both the food and the experience.

I've also eaten here several times, and the pizza is outstanding. I especially appreciate that they use beef tallow instead of seed oils, make their crust with sourdough, and focus on high-quality ingredients. It's refreshing to find a family-owned restaurant that's committed to doing things the right way rather than the easy way.

Great food, great people, and a business that's easy to support. Highly recommend!“

“Great vibes and crew. Food has great variety (large or small portions) and service is quick and efficient. I bring friends and family days and nights when we want frssh Italian meals away from home.“

“Last night, we hosted a work event with more than 120 attendees, and we truly could not have asked for a better venue. We rented out the entire space, and there was more than enough room for everyone to enjoy the event comfortably.

Casey and his team were phenomenal from start to finish. The staff went above and beyond, providing exceptional service throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious—compliments to the chef for an outstanding job in the kitchen!

Thank you all for helping make our event such an amazing experience. We look forward to coming back and seeing you again soon!“

“Nice place for happy hour margaritas and appetizers. They give you free garlic bread and the happy hours specials were good. Friendly staff that always kept my water glass full. There’s sports on the TVs and lots of pastas and pizzas on the menu. Parking is your typical strip mall kind of thing.“

“Had a great V day dinner...all the food here is SO good! We had garlic bread, Caesar with anchovies, sausage/onion pizza and the special strawberry ice cream dessert. All excellent. Service was great overall and Grace did a great job for us! Thanks and we will be back.“

“The pizza and spaghetti and meatballs was AMAZING! So delicious! 😊😋🥰🍕🇮🇹“

“I enjoyed one of the best pizza’s I’ve had in years last night. I ordered the Touchdown which is Pepperoni and Sausage. Their dough is just the right amount and my pizza was delicious. I can’t wait to try this place again!“