36 Best Pizza Restaurants near Scotts Valley

“We recently had a birthday party for my son here. It went so smoothly. The staff was completely on top of our needs. They even stored our pizza and ice cream cake leftovers for us while we went next door for a movie! I highly recommend this restaurant not only for the stellar service, but the food is also incredible. Can't wait to come back for more!“

“Love their pizzas!! A very nice assortment. 😋“

“Awesome people and pizza 😍“

“I walked in, but needed to use the App to receive my Bday coupon. I set up the App, ordered my BBQ crustless pizza, then the employee confirmed my order was received. He made sure the order was correct, then he prepped my order. Very quick, and very tasty!“

“As a family that truly loves Italian cuisine, we’ve visited countless Italian restaurants in various regions. Buzzo Wood Fired Pizza immediately impressed us with its modern, stylish interior and its open kitchen — a design choice that suggested both culinary transparency and a commitment to cleanliness. It set the stage for high expectations.

Yet, upon entering, there was an inexplicable sense of unease. It’s hard to pinpoint whether it stemmed from the service itself or the overall atmosphere, but the warmth and friendliness we often appreciate in a dining experience felt somewhat absent.

For our mains, we ordered The Charlie Pizza and The Jenkins Pizza. The Charlie Pizza was, unfortunately, far too salty. A touch of saltiness can enhance flavor, but in this case, it overpowered the dish and made it difficult to enjoy. The Jenkins Pizza, featuring jalapeños for a bit of spice, was fine but lacked any particularly memorable or distinctive character.

The highlight of the meal, however, came in the form of the appetizer: Arancini. These crispy, golden risotto balls, served with a parmesan sauce and leek oil, were exceptional. The contrast of the crunchy exterior and creamy risotto center, paired with the rich and aromatic sauces, was superb — easily redeeming the shortcomings of the pizzas we ordered.

In the end, Buzzo Wood Fired Pizza shows great potential, with a stylish setting and certain dishes that shine. A warmer, more welcoming service experience and better balance in the pizza seasoning could elevate it into a truly outstanding destination.“

“Best pizza in the county. Crispy bottom, lot of topping, excellent dough, Freindly staff and proud chef. They have hot off the grill/baked sandwiches, wine, beer and soft drink and much more...Good pricing.

Parking: Free Parking in plaza

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access from sidewalk to main dining entrance.“

“The best pizza ever!! We always come here❤️👏🏻👍🏻“

“Feels like Portland bottled up in a little pizza joint. The real star, whatever red sauce they use on the pepperoni pizza. Is that cheddar cheese they bake into the crust?

Perfect place to eat after a day at the beach, biking, walking, or if you’re looking for a quality detroit style.

We will definitely be returning and this place has made it onto our list of recommendations for our friends looking for a bite to eat.

Chipotle-Pineapple Cider is 10/10

Thank you Bookie’s! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time.“

“My wife and I had a great time. The pizza was awesome! Highly recommend 🍕“

“GREAT pizza, solid happy hour from 3-6pm and this place has A/C which really helped us out during the heat wave! The salads were good portioned too. For 2 adults we split a small pizza and one salad and were satisfied. Endless fountain soda…quenched our thirst this HOT July day!!

Also, lots of seating, big tables for large groups too. We were served very quickly too“

“Absolutely our go to place when we are camping up in Felton. Great crust, and customer service. Highly Recommend!“

“The best pizza ever!! We always come here❤️👏🏻👍🏻“

“First time there. By far the best pizza I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend it.“

“Great tasting dough! Fake characters to get to the 25 requirement“

“This is MY go-to pizzeria. I like Pizza My Heart & I like Mountain Mike's & I like the other chains, but this one is good all the time, & it's right here in Aptos & it's super good. I like it very much. It's MY favorite.“

“I ordered the vegan mendocino. You can't order it by the slice, you have to pay for the whole pie. It only took about 10-15 minutes for them to make. Although, it was kinda pricey about $30 for a 12". It was super garlicky and delicious, the cheese had a nice flavor and texture, but I felt like it needed just a tad bit of salt. I really enjoyed the fresh tomato sauce and fresh basil on top. Anyway, I'm super stoked that there's vegan pizza available near my home. There's 2 more vegan pizzas, so I'll be back to try those too. Updated from previous review on 2025-01-09“

“Engfers is the best Pizza in Santa Cruz - No question about it!!! Great staff as well. My partner is from Brooklyn, she knows pizza - she agrees, it's the best in town!“

“Pizza is very good. Friendly people work their. Staff is very good and help you rite away. Price is good and lot of space. Love to visit again“

“We ordered a takeout pizza 20 minutes before closing as we were driving into Aptos. The staff was very accommodating and said they would be there when we were to arrive in 25 minutes. They had the pizza ready and it was very good. Great job Pizza 1 Aptos!“

“If I was being executed tomorrow, I would ask for these thumbprint cookies as my last meal.“

“The food was fantastic and the service was on point!“

“Great food by a talented kitchen staff. We enjoyed every bite!“

“Here on a Tuesday with their “Cheesy Tuesdays” when a cheese slice is only $2.50!!!! In this economy? Beautiful! And it wasn’t just an average slice of pizza it was PERFECT. A little crunch, yummy dough, the perfect amount of cheese pull (not too much but enough). Top 5 pizzas I’ve ever eaten. Just beautiful.“

“I've been eating pizza for decades, all over the country, I know a good pie when I eat one. This place is legit. The crust is just the right crisp, the slice holds shape and the toppings stay where you want them. These factors add up to a delicious and satisfying bite for bite experience. The combination pizza is oof the charts. The online ordering process is streamlined and intuitive. The pizzas are always ready when they say they are and the staff take pride in their cooking. Order up, my friend. Choose your toppings wisely and walk away a winner.“

“As I walked in I was greeted by Kianna who was very polite and patient with me as I ordered several pizzas for my coworkers Pizza party I was having for them. Pizza was very tasty and to our satisfaction. The place was very clean and the environment was nice with plenty of tables for inside dining. I highly recommend Mangiamo Pizza for your party or take out.“

“Excellent pizza everything is very clean and managed excellent for my order and pickup on site !! loved the pizza friendly people working their as well I am going back again soon ❤️❤️“

“Stopped at this place to get some drinks but realized they are selling pizza now! I ordered a combo, and I was blown away. Delicious!!! ❤️❤️❤️ the dough was heavenly. The owner explained that everything is homemade, and it definitely tasted different. You can also play pool while you are waiting! I'd recommend this place for sure.“

“Love the fish and chips along with a new favorite… chicken pozole soup. Need some radish and cabbage to top it off!“

“Churchills is amazing.“

“A+ Service and Food pizza salad and rootbeer float! we traveled to SC from MN and I'm still dreaming of your pizza with my touch of olive oil on it thank you!“

“What I best admired about Mountain Mike's Pizza is that it's where the video game room is located. It had one video arcade game machine that had all of these classic 1980s video games. Ones that aren't rated mature. Ones that have nothing to do with the Marvel and DC Comic book heroes.

Dietary restrictions: This place doesn't serve sugarless desserts. This place has to serve salt/sodium free salad dressings. ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?“

“Best service and food in Santa Cruz county!!!!!!“

“Been going here since I was little. I love the pizza 🍕“

“The food here makes my eyes roll back in my head and makes me moan while I eat it. It’s bonkers how good everything is. Bagels and pizza and seasonal items are off the charts. And the staff are lovely. Don’t hesitate! You will love it. The farmers market is a favorite of mine. Pizzas are off the hook too. And I love the golden milk from the coffee stand! The only complaint is I want them to be open longer!“

“this is a must stop when I'm in Santa Cruz I love the pizza here“

“I go here for lunch once a week. I call my order in for pick up. Usually the chicken club sandwich with chips and fountain drink $12.06. About average for lunch. Can never eat the whole lunch. So I have a snack when I get home. Having a 1/2 hour for lunch it is best to call your order in for pick up. The service is always great . NICK is usually at the register, great guy.“