Pizza Restaurants in California
When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolls into California’s diverse pizza scene, you know something delicious is about to go down. From 2008 to 2024, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives has spotlighted 16 incredible pizza joints across the Golden State, with 14 still serving up slices to hungry fans today. These aren’t your average pizzerias—they’re flavor-packed destinations that have earned an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from devoted customers.
The Mayor of Flavortown has uncovered gems from the sun-soaked streets of Venice to the charming coastal vibes of Santa Barbara. Among the standouts, Delancey Pizzeria & Bar in Hollywood leads the pack with a stellar 4.7-star rating, while Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill in San Luis Obispo and Pazzo in San Carlos both deliver with 4.6 stars. Whether it’s wood-fired crusts, creative toppings, or family recipes passed down through generations, these California pizzerias prove that the West Coast knows how to throw down when it comes to pie.
Delancey Pizzeria & Bar
Still Open
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Petra Mediterranean Pizza and Grill
Still Open
San Luis Obispo, California
Pazzo
Still Open
San Carlos, California
Factory Gastrobar
Still Open
Long Beach, California
Putah Creek Café
Still Open
Winters, California
Pizzeria Luigi
Still Open
San Diego, California
Flour House
Still Open
San Luis Obispo, California
South End
Permanently Closed
Venice, Los Angeles, California
Bettina
Still Open
Santa Barbara, California
Smitty’s Wings & Things
Permanently Closed
Stockton, California
Spirito’s Italian Diner
Still Open
Carlsbad, California
Pizzeria Luigi
Still Open
North Park, San Diego, California
The Original Barone’s Famous Italian
Still Open
Valley Glen, Los Angeles, California
Q Restaurant
Still Open
San Francisco, California