7 Great Gourmet Pizza Places in Hollywood
Tag: Dining
Whether it's a late night craving or a pre-show meal, pizza probably comes to mind. The comforting combination of cheese, bread and toppings is inherently communal, which makes sharing a pie with friends a ritual—one that's fitting for an outing in Hollywood. A couple of years ago, it would be hard to argue Los Angeles was a pizza town, but Hollywood is, perhaps, better prepared to serve up gourmet slices than ever. Hollywood's pizzerias have helped change L.A.'s pizza landscape, and seven of them are located within the heart of the neighborhood, so you can indulge the next time you're out on the town.
Chef Jeff Mahin's own dough recipe bakes into both American-style and "thin sin" crispy pies.
Stella Barra
Located just a few steps from the Arclight and Amoeba Records, Stella Barra serves up artisanal pizzas in a chic, airy space fitting for both a group outing or date night. Known for its classic margherita pies, Stella Barra's menu boasts a myriad of pizzas made with organic produce, meats and cheeses, and diners can choose from bases of either traditional tomato or white parmesan cream sauce. The restaurant is perhaps best known for its crust—Chef Jeff Mahin's own dough recipe crafted from fresh-milled California flour that's hand spun into thicker American-style and "thin sin" crispy pies.
6372 W Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA
Located near Sunset and Vine, 800 Degrees is in a prime location to drop in after a movie or show for pizza and cocktails.
800 Degrees
Cooking with wood fire is an art, and 800 Degrees is Chef Anthony Carron's interpretation of how infusing dishes with smoke can take Neopolitan pizza to the next level. Served in a fast-casual environment, pizza from 800 Degrees is as convenient as it is delicious. Located near Sunset and Vine, 800 Degrees is in a prime location to drop in after a movie or show for pizza and cocktails either inside its open kitchen interior or on its outdoor terrace.
1521 N Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
L'Antica da Michele is tucked away in Hollywood's Artisan's Patio.
L'Antica da Michele
L'Antica da Michele has been serving up pizza since 1870 in Naples, Italy. After gaining attention from the West after its mention in Elizabeth Gilbert's "Eat, Pray, Love," the pizzeria opened a Hollywood location in an indoor-outdoor space reminiscent of a home. At L'Antica da Michele, Chef Michele Rubini uses a high-protein flour and double-fermentation process to create thin, chewy pizza that's cooked in under a minute in a wood-fired oven surrounded by glass, so you can watch. With only five kinds of pizza on the menu, the chain keeps it simple, so you can focus on the flavor and the familial atmosphere.
1534 N McCadden Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Pizza rounds out Miceli's robust Italian menu, which features flavors like Buffalo Chicken, Shrimp and Garlic, and The Meat House. Photo courtesy @micelis1949
Miceli's
If the music from your show at the Pantages wasn't enough—or you're warming up for the big show—a visit to Miceli's will be sure to fill you with singing and pizza. At the restaurant, waiters and waitresses serenade diners with Italian arias, show tunes and other classical hits. Pizza rounds out Miceli's robust Italian menu, which features flavors like Buffalo Chicken, Shrimp and Garlic, and The Meat House, which is as meaty as it sounds—loaded with pepperoni, sausage, meatball and salami.
1646 N Las Palmas Ave
https://www.micelis.restaurant
California Pizza Kitchen is steps away from the intersection of Hollywood and Highland. Photo courtesy @californiapizzakitchen
California Pizza Kitchen
If you're craving pizza while touring the sights of Hollywood and Highland, California Pizza Kitchen is steps away, serving a West Coast spin on the classic pie. Arguably the chain that elevated the Golden State to a place of prominence in the U.S. pizza scene, California Pizza Kitchen is now global, and touts inventive flavors, like BBQ Chicken, Thai Chicken and Jamaican Jerk Chicken. The fresh pies are wood fired in an open kitchen, and can be made to be gluten free with a cauliflower crust.
6801 Hollywood Blvd
Lucifer's is a celebration of spice, with each pizza on the menu available in a range of spice levels: zero, medium, fiery and blazing. Photo courtesy @luciferspizza
Lucifer's Pizza
Contrary to what its name might suggest, Lucifer's is a celebration of spice, with each pizza on the menu available in a range of spice levels: zero, medium, fiery and blazing. Best known for its Soppressata pizza, with spicy salami, fresh basil and mozzarella, the local chain experiments with flavors in pies, like the "Ringburner," which features pepperoni, jalapeños, black pepper, bell pepper and red pepper flakes, or the "Roast Pumpkin Prosciutto," which adds garlic and spinach to the pie's namesake ingredients. Additionally, pies can be made vegan or gluten free through cauliflower crust, so it can accommodate all of your friends' dietary needs.
6104 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Delancey's is a perfect spot for a late-night dinner after a show at the Palladium.
Delancey's
If you're looking for a late night spot to grab thin crust pizza and craft beer, Delancey's Pizzeria & Bar delivers—along with a vintage vibe. With a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere, Delancey's is perfect for small dinners, and it's close to the Palladium and open late, so you don't need to squeeze in your meal before the show if you don't want to.
5936 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
https://www.delanceyhollywood.com
Hillary Jackson is a Los Angeles-based writer who has written for Washington Post, The Week, The Muse, and Architectural Digest.