38 Best Pizza Restaurants near Soquel

“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.“

“I ordered a medium creamy garlic supreme pizza and it was excellent! Actually one of the best pizzas I've ever had. It was hot and delicious The price for the medium (8 slices) was $28.59 and well worth it! For us two it was more than enough.
The lady that took our order was very nice.“

“This is hands down the best vegetarian pizza I’ve ever had. Yes Pizza my Heart is great but Village Host has bubbly crunchy crust and the pieces are weighed down and soggy like PMH. The bottom is still hard holding up the Vege covered pizza! I’m obsessed w them. Little pricey but worth it as a treat. Cheese is great too! Always polite and cool people working too. More people need to know about them!“

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

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

“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!“

“Nice beer selection

Fried mytaki mushrooms were ridiculous!! Worth the trip just for that! I'm not a ranch lover but their version was between ranch and blue cheese. The mild was excellent!

Really enjoyed the fava bean pizza. Amazing crispy crust.

Being vegan most of the time, we tried the vegan pizza. For reference, I make a cauliflower crust vegan pizza. Their vegan pizza was very good...not exceptional. Probably not have again.

Will be back for sure.“

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

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

“I dropped in during their soft pre-opening to get a pizza to go. Very tasty 'seasonable vegetable', I'm looking forward to trying some others.

update, been back now that they are in full operation.... had their Pepperoni, it was really really good.“

“Pizza My Heart in Aptos is a great spot with consistently fresh ingredients and delicious pizza. The staff is kind, hardworking, and welcoming, and the manager runs the restaurant with professionalism and care. The space is always incredibly clean and has a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to come back. They also provide educational opportunities (field trips) for our students. I love how they are involved in our community!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“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“

“Churchills is amazing.“

“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 ❤️❤️“

“We go once or twice a month, very happy with their pizza and salads. The music is good, but my complaint is the video machines play music all the time and it creates dissidence with their own music. I'd up my Atmosphere rating if they could turn off (or down) the video machines.“

“My new go to when I'm craving good pizza! I was recommended here by my sister & it was date night so I was excited to try Pleasure Pizza. My husband & I got two different slices & they were so delicious! We even got to meet the owners Sol , super friendly dude & his lovely wife Erica. The entire staff was so friendly & welcoming , this place really gives off a down to earth vibe ! It's conveniently located near shops where you can walk around which makes a romantic night. We really enjoyed the food here & will try different items next time !“

“Awesome people and pizza 😍“

“Wow what an adorable little gem! I ordered the Jalapeno Cheddar Breakfast Bagel and omg, this just might have been the best bagel I've ever had. I've had Jersey & NY bagels but this really stood out. It was so incredibly chewy and soft in the middle and perfectly crisp on the outside. The flavor of the melted cheddar, pops of jalapeno and a subtle tang from the sourdough were incredible. The staff were very friendly & my food came out rather fast given the crowd. Couldn't recommend this place enough if you're in the area!“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“Champagne AND spaghetti?! I am so happy you can order Caruso's at Vin Vivant. A match made in Heaven!

The Caruso family is so nice and the food is just delicious, pure comfort food. The Gnocchi Al Forno is the best gnocchi I've ever had. Pillowy gnocchi in a hearty, garlicky marinara. It's like eating a WARM HUG.

I also love the Fettuccine Vodka and Chicken Parmesan. The complimentary bread with roasted garlic oil is such a nice gift.“

“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.“

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