The Best Pizza in California
Few foods speak to the American soul like pizza. Pizzas have become the most popular food in America with entire football fields eaten daily. In California you can find a pizza places all over. You can make pizza however you like it. It doesn’t have to be unhealthy, maybe you use it to pile on the veggies for the kids. Or it can be a decadent special treat for yourself and family with all that oozy-gooey cheese you love.
There are also several different styles of pizza. The Chicago deep dish, famous for its thick crust topped with mounds of cheese and chunky tomato sauce is an excellent example. Other popular styles include Greek style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and perhaps even California style?
You may love only a specific style of pizza or you may love them all and enjoy savoring the differences of each. We focused on trying to choose not specific styles but a variety of styles that stood out in California because we want you to be able to find something for every palette in your family.
Your input is welcome, are you a pizza aficionado? Have you tried every mom and pop pizza parlour in your state and know the best stops? When someone mentions a pizza party do you bring your pizza stone? Share with us your favorites in California. We need your help to ensure America Top 10 has the most accurate lists possible.
If you are searching for a new place to try while out and about in California then peruse the list below and we hope you enjoy it as much as we have undoubtedly done so. (This may be my favorite category to date, so hard having to taste test so many pizzas.)
Melody Pizza
Los Angeles, CA
They are ready to make the world a better place one pizza slice at a time. They love the diverse community and believe their pizzeria has its perfect place in a neighborhood of businesses big and small. At Melody Pizza, they use fresh ingredients only, make everything in-house, buy locally, and make everything to order.
Supreme Pizza
Sacramento, CA
Supreme Pizza offers traditional, thick, thin crust selections with fresh choices such as, Green Bell Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Jalapeño Peppers, Yellow Onions, Green Onions, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Brown Onions, Tomatoes, Pineapple and Garlic. You can also select from their various sauces like, Creamy White Garlic, Traditional Red, Taco, BBQ, Pesto and Buffalo. While their cheese selections are, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Cheddar and Feta. Lastly, you are able to choose from their meat selections also like, Italian Dry Salami, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, Anchovies, Pepperoni, Linguica and Chicken, putting you on command on how you like your pizza to be.
Roma 2 Pizzeria
Sacramento, CA
You can get great Italian food at any of their restaurants. Most of the staff who prepare and serve the food inspired are immigrants themselves, many of them from Mexico and El Salvador. Their loyalty, hard work, and sunny dispositions have contributed much to the success of the restaurant. They are known for their wonderful fresh food, simply prepared and served with love and care.
Sacramento Pizza
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Pizza offers pizza, hot sub sandwiches, salads, bread Sticks, chicken nuggets, and buffalo wings for carryout and delivery. Sacramento Pizza has built its business on providing excellent quality products, superb customer service and great value. They use only the finest, freshest meats and vegetables possible and serve them piping hot to your table.
Masa of Echo Park
Los Angeles, CA
Masa makes Chicago Deep Dish Pizza and all of their “masa” (dough) is baked fresh daily in their bakery, and their sauces & dressings are made from scratch. Ingredients are organic & locally sourced whenever possible & they are proud to serve “imported” Chicago favorites like Authentic Hot Giardiniera. Their Masa family hopes you enjoy your dining experience as much as they enjoy having you.
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana
San Francisco, CA
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, home of 12-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. All of their ingredients are authentic, and imported from the Pizza Capital of the World, Napoli. Their menu is not limited to Pizza, but also includes mouth watering pastas and genuine Italian dinners. Pair any one of their entrées with their extensive Imported and Domestic wine list and your experience will not soon be forgotten.
Luigi’s Pizza Parlor
Sacramento, CA
Chicago Fire
Sacramento, CA
Chicago Fire’s menu is strongly influenced by Chicago’s history and culture. Most of their sandwiches and pizzas have over a half pound of meat, staying true to portions one would expect in The Windy City. They offer numerous “Fiery” foods such as Extra Hot Wings, The Great Chicago Fire Pizza, Spicy Italian Sausage, and of course their signature Hot Italian Beef.
Carmel Pizza Company
San Francisco, CA
Carmel Pizza Company prides itself in using the freshest and finest ingredients available. Their dough is made in-house using traditional pizza flours and techniques. They shop at the local farmer’s market for their product, using organic produce whenever possible. Their meats come from a local purveyour that supplies the finest restaurants in the area with high-quality, locally made meats, like Molinari and Hobbs’ Applewood Smoked Meats.
Patxi’s Pizza
San Francisco, CA
Patxi’s began in the summer of 2004 in Palo Alto, when a pizza lover and avid entrepreneur, Bill Freeman, partnered with an old friend and expert pizza maker, Francisco “Patxi” Azpiroz. Today, nearly a decade and multiple locations, the pair have turned their passion for fresh deep dish pizza and genuine hospitality into a signature experience that can only be summed up as “Patxi’s.”
