Guy Fieri knows where to find the good stuff. These 7 California pizza spots all earned a feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — and they’re still open, still slinging it, and still highly rated. From Long Beach, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and beyond, here are the ones worth the drive, ranked by the reviews.

1. Pizzeria Luigi (San Diego)

Italian, Pizza · $ · 4.6★ (2,607 Google reviews)

Pizzeria Luigi earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 2,607 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 5, Episode 2 — “Real Deal Italian” (November 17, 2008)
• Season 32, Episode 4 — “Takeout: Tastier at Home” (May 8, 2020)
Address: 1137 25th St, San Diego, CA 92102
Phone: +1 619-233-3309
Website: www.pizzerialuigi.com
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2. Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill (San Luis Obispo)

Pizza, Mediterranean, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (2,176 Google reviews)

Known for pizza, Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 2,176 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 1 — “Fistful of Flavor” (August 2, 2024)
Address: 1210 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: +1 805-439-1999
Website: eatpetra.com
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3. Putah Creek Café (Winters)

Breakfast, Pizza, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (1,786 Google reviews)

The a knockout breakfast at Putah Creek Café clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.6-star rating across 1,786 Google reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 11, Episode 12 — “Signature Twists” (April 4, 2011)
Address: 1 Main St, Winters, CA 95694
Phone: +1 530-795-2682
Website: putahcreekcafe.com
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4. The Original Barone’s Famous Italian (Valley Glen, Los Angeles)

Italian, Chicken, Pizza, Sandwich · $$ · 4.4★ (1,139 Google reviews)

The Original Barone’s Famous Italian is one of the area’s go-to spots for Italian comfort food, with a strong 4.4 stars from 1,139 reviews.

Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 13726 Oxnard St, Valley Glen, CA 91401
Phone: +1 818-782-6004
Website: baronesla.com
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5. Flour House (San Luis Obispo)

Italian, Breakfast, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (764 Google reviews)

A longtime local favorite for Italian comfort food, Flour House keeps a 4.5-star rating across 764 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.

Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 2 — “From Breakfast to the Boot” (August 16, 2024)
Address: 690 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: +1 805-544-5282
Website: www.flourhouseslo.com
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6. Bettina (Santa Barbara)

Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.5★ (755 Google reviews)

Bettina earned its spot on the show for Italian comfort food that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 755 reviewers backs it up.

Featured on Triple D: Season 36, Episode 11 — “Interesting Italian” (January 27, 2023)
Address: 1014 Coast Village Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Phone: +1 805-770-2383
Website: www.bettinapizzeria.com
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7. Factory Gastrobar (Long Beach)

Pizza, Vegan/Vegetarian, Dessert · $$ · 4.6★ (502 Google reviews)

Known for pizza, Factory Gastrobar still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 502 diners says the hype is real.

Featured on Triple D: Season 20, Episode 4 — “From Standards to Standouts” (September 26, 2014)
Address: 518 W Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: +1 562-270-3253
Website: www.lbbeer.com
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