Best Pizza In Orange County
Orange County pizza spots range from old-school neighborhood shops to wood-fired Neapolitan restaurants and New York-style slices. These local picks cover different crusts, settings and parts of the county. Check each restaurant's current menu and hours before visiting:
Johnny's Saloon & Pizzeria
17428 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Johnny's Saloon is a 21-and-over Huntington Beach bar known for its scratch-made pizza, prepared at a separate kitchen and served at the saloon. Order through the bartender when dining in. The off-site pizza operation also has separate pickup arrangements, so check its current ordering instructions before visiting.
Buccaneer Pizza
2757 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705 / 17853 Santiago Blvd #101, Villa Park, CA 92861
Buccaneer Pizza has locations in Santa Ana and Villa Park. It serves hand-tossed pizzas with generous toppings, including classic combinations and house specialties. It's a neighborhood-style option for anyone who prefers a substantial crust rather than a thin Neapolitan pie.
Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana
8573 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Angelina's in Irvine focuses on Neapolitan-style pizza with a soft, lightly charred crust and traditional Italian ingredients. The menu includes both red-sauce and white pizzas, making it a good option for a sit-down meal rather than a quick slice.
The Bowery
112 E. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
The Bowery is a downtown Fullerton pizza spot with specialty pies and craft beer. Its menu has included playful combinations alongside familiar favorites. Check the current menu before going specifically for a named specialty pizza, since toppings and offerings can change.
Il Dolce Pizzeria
1902 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Il Dolce in Costa Mesa specializes in wood-fired, Naples-style pizza. Its menu has featured combinations with mushrooms, potatoes, cheeses and fresh herbs alongside more traditional pies. It's a sit-down option for diners who prefer a thinner, wood-fired crust.
Massimo's Pizza
22311 Brookhurst St., #103, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Massimo's is a longtime Huntington Beach neighborhood pizzeria known for classic pies and specialty combinations. It's a more traditional takeout-style choice, with familiar toppings and customizable pizzas rather than an elaborate restaurant experience.
Foretti's Pirozzi Corona del Mar
2929 East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625
Foretti's in Corona del Mar serves wood-fired Italian pizza, with a focus on Neapolitan-style preparation and a restaurant menu that goes beyond pizza. The East Coast Highway location works well for a sit-down meal; check the current menu for seasonal specialty pies.
Sgt. Pepperoni's Pizza Store
2300 SE Bristol St. #F, Newport Beach; 26601 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo; 4533 Campus Dr., Irvine; 30642 Santa Margarita Pkwy E-104, Rancho Santa Margarita
Sgt. Pepperoni's serves New York-style pizza, including its square Grandma's Pie, in a casual, family-friendly setting. Its Orange County locations include Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, Irvine and Rancho Santa Margarita. The Newport Beach restaurant dates to 1976, and the menu includes both classic and specialty pies. Locations and menus.
TJ's Woodfire Pizza
641 Camino De Los Mares, San Clemente, CA 92673
TJ's Woodfire Pizza in San Clemente grew from a food truck into a restaurant serving several pizza styles, including Neapolitan, New York, Sicilian and thin-crust pies. The variety makes it a useful choice for groups with different crust preferences.
