10 Ultimate Pizza Spots in Orange County

Need More Pizza in Your Life? Hint: The Answer is Always YES

Written By: Michelle Slieff

If you’re the kind of person that eats pizza the point  where you might question whether or not you bleed marinara, then this is the list for you. Pizza expands its borders by making us think of our favorite pie in new ways. Have you ever tried a pastrami pizza? Or seen a pizza piled high with so much green that at first you thought it was a salad? We’re confident that you are just as obsessed with egg everything as we are, which is why it’s become almost mandatory to see some runny yolks on pie. We know you love to talk pizza, so much so, that you start to sound a little cheesy when you talk about how much you love it. Pop into one of these pizza spots and talk pie with like minded people who are on your level.

Pieology

Think of your crust as a canvas to your next masterpiece. Don’t resist the urge to be daring and get creative. Step one; choose your crust. Step two; select your sauce. Step three; choose your cheeses and meats. Step four; top it off with a selection of fresh ingredients. Step five; add an after bake sauce to your artfully hand-crafted creation.

516 N State College Blvd

Fullerton, CA 92831

714.447.4064

The Pizza Press

Hot off the press! The Pizza Press brings new creations and old classics to the table with roaring twenties decor and newspaper themed pizzas inspired by publications from across the country. Select one of the chef’s picks such as “The Tribune” or publish your own pizza with the use of fresh and nutritious ingredients in a flash.

1534 S Harbor Blvd

Anaheim, CA 92802

714.323.7134

Blaze Pizza

The only thing on your pizza is exactly what you want, how you want it. Customize your pizza until it’s absolute perfection. This spot is ideal for anyone who has an endless list of allergies, super picky about foods touching certain foods i.e. picky eaters, and those who have an undying love for pizza.

101 S Glassell St

Orange, CA 92866

714.744.4777

Pizzeria Mozza

If you can’t afford a ticket to Italy, this may very well be your next best thing. The first thing you notice when you dine here is the insatiable smell of the amazing food you are about to eat. Second, the all Italian wine list. Third, that you need to make a mental note to save room for dessert and hope that after one bite of pizza you don’t throw restraint right out the window. Hands down, the Prosciutto di Parma with rucola, Bianco DiNapoli tomato and mozzarella di bufala is an absolute must.

800 West Coast Hwy

Newport Beach, CA 92663

949.945.1126

Brick Pizzeria

When you dine here, you get to enjoy rustic brick oven cuisine that’s inspired by local produce. You definitely will get the feel of seasonal menu items with a farm to table philosophy. Brick works with local purveyors to uphold that feeling of freshness and superior in their menu. This is the kind of place that gets a whole pig delivered weekly, and then is broken down in house and every ounce is used in fulfilling the needs of the menu. So obviously, you should definitely try the Carne pizza. Be warned, it tastes so good it might make you squeal.

216 N El Camino Real

San Clemente, CA 92672

949.429.1199

Urban Pie

Urban Pie is a mobile wood burning pizzeria. You’ve probably seen them at your local farmer’s markets or your friends family gatherings. There must be something magical in the dough because these work-of-art pizzas literally only take about a minute to cook. The sauce offers an almost transcendental experience euphoric provoking toppings. Book Urban Pie for your next event to see just what we are talking about!

4528 E Washington Blvd

Commerce, CA 90040

323.265.7334

Il Dolce

This restaurant offers a contemporary experience with award winning flavor through their authentic Neapolitan style pizza. Husband and wife team, Fernanda Masuero and Roberto Bignes, clearly are the type of people that have that whole marinara running through their bloodstream going on for them. The menu screams passion and you be beyond delighted to partake in the experience at Il Dolce. It’s hard to single out just one of their artfully crafted pizza selections, so come with a big group and order as many pizzas as your bellies can handle.

1902 Harbor Blvd

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

949.200.9107

Cruisers Pizza Bar and Grill

Get your late night fix of Chicago style pizza at Cruisers. This is the kind of pizza you pair with your favorite sports t-shirt, possibly some paint on your face, and a pitcher of ice cold beer. If you plan your visit on Monday or Wednesday, expect $10 pitchers and $10 pizzas!

801 E Balboa Blvd

Newport Beach, CA 92661

949.220.9414

A Slice of New York

Enjoy true New York style pizza, right here in Huntington Beach. They hand toss and stone bake  all of their pizzas, offering the moment where no crust is left behind because it is crispy perfection. The Big Apple Deluxe made with pepperoni, sausage, bell peppers, onions and black olives, will have you rethinking your standards of quality on your favorite classic.  

16821 Algonquin St Ste 101

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

714.846.1900

Newport Beach Brewing Co.

It’s places like this that make us think that all pizza should be served in breweries. With Mac & Cheese pizza on the menu, we also think this could your version of heaven. Imagine garlic crust topped with macaroni and cheese, topped with crispy applewood smoked bacon. Wash it down with a barrel aged sour, then take a sigh of relief, because this is what you’ve been wanting all along as your ultimate pizza experience.

2920 Newport Blvd

Newport Beach, CA 92663

949.675.8449