41 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. 😋“

“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!“

“Awesome people and pizza 😍“

“Very good overall. Pizza is consistently to my liking - thin bubbly crust, not too heavy on the toppings. If you love Oak & Rye, Del Poppolo, Manresa, Bantam then this is closer to those than not. Excellent Caesar salad, and the fried appetizer (usually green beans or cauliflower) is always spot on.

I’m not huge on dessert, especially brownies, but the brown butter gelato, and the brownie a la mode, are worth eating.

And the service is always friendly.

February 2026 - still going strong. Caesar remains one of the best three in town. My new favorite pizza here is the Nduja; have had Nduja pizza elsewhere but the combination of the black olives and arrested onions works very very well.“

“Hands down the best pizza I’ve ever had, period! It’s incredibly fresh, perfectly crafted, and the crust is exactly what you want—beyond crisp on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. They also make amazing sandwiches! I was helped by Chloe, and her wonderful energy and kindness made my visit extra special. Love it here! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

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

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

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

“Bookie's always has at least one vegan pie on the menu. Big ones, deep dish, six hearty slices. Was expecting a different pie from the online menu I checked before arriving but they had the Beetaroni instead. Delicious and filling. Toppings were layered properly and everything was balanced. They have a vegan salad on the menu as well as an appetizer. Great drink options for all as well. Beer and NA options. Convivial atmosphere, was packed when I was there but got a nice spot at the communal table.“

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

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

“We called in an order as we left the beach. I was greeted with a super friendly team member to take my carry out order, she advices me of the timeframe and was super pleasant. We parked, my husband picked up and we enjoyed pizza the whole ride back to Sacramento! This will be a regular occurrence!“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“Churchills is amazing.“

“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!“

“It was great, nice staff & very yummy food & drinks!

definitely on the expensive side ( 50 dollars for 2 bagels & 2 lattes! )

the staff asked us if we would like avocado on our bagel & we said yes, they charged it but forgot to add it, which was a little bit of a shame but can happen to anyone! We also got a cookie which was really good!

I’d definitely come back for the coffees :)“

“It’s the best, most authentic Italian food restaurant in Santa Cruz, and the ambience is so comfortable and inviting.“

“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!“

“Really cool spot! The staff is really friendly, the pizza is delicious and they have beer on tap 👌 highly recommend for anyone looking for a great food with a vibe.“

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

“My husband and I love coming in for the lunch buffet. It's so delicious!“

“Absolutely one the best pizzas in an area where many are very good. The ordering process and delivery can not be better, fast, hot and done to what was ordered. Multiple replies per text keeping you up to the minute as to the arrival of a DAMB GOOD PIZZA. Oh, and by the way, very reasonable price for the quality. Can't give more than 5 stars, but I would.“

“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“

“food, fantastic, service, fantastic, quality, fantastic, you need to experience this place to truly understand how great this place is. thanks Alfredo!!!!“

“I would recommend their deep dish pizza. The sauce has a lot of flavor.“

“I've been meaning to leave a review for Pleasure Pizza (Pacific Avenue) we visited Santa Cruz in March and decided to try this eatery as natives of New York we are super picky about our pizza, we were pleasantly surprised that it was what we expected. Fresh ingredients, crust, sauce, cheese content was just right and the vibe was laid back and relaxing. The customer service was on point, Ace our server was friendly, checked to make sure we were good throughout, well done!! Would highly recommend Pleasure Pizza yummy!!!“

“Fourth time here and still left impressed. Pizza, gnocchi, ragu, and sole dishes were fantastic. Didn leave room for desert but tried the strawberry and cream and lemon curd, anyway. Glad we did. Drinks were great too. Nice enough for a date night. Casual enough to be a great neighborhood hang. 10/10.“

“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 ❤️❤️“

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

“The joint is very small with 4 or 5 tables so it's primarily meant for delivery or takeout. Eating in is not ideal as per the server, the restaurant doesn't have utensils. The pizza is delicious and doesnt feel doughy or heavy with a thin crust and tasty sauce. Prices are sky high and the menu hasn't been updated yet to reflect the new, much higher prices.“

“Pizza was fantastic, service not so much. Could use a good cleaning.“

“The service was good and the food was delivered quickly.“

“karaoke night is the best“

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

“I’ve lived in Santa Cruz for four years and this is easily the best pizza I’ve ever had in the area. You can really tell that Tony puts a lot of love and effort into his food. We got pizzas, and homemade kimchi and a chocolate chip cookie to go, and everything was divine. Wonderful service and unique atmosphere. There is really no other pizzeria like it.“

“Hosted my daughter’s birthday at this great venue. Cathy was an attentive and organized one woman show— doing food and wine orders. All of us relaxed and enjoyed ourselves for a few hours. Cork and Fork is an oasis that feels very private and intimate. Thank you, Cathy, for all you did to make that party a success.“