The Best Pizza in Glendale, Ranked (2026)

Brick Oven Pizzeria argues its case with the oven. The name is literal, and diners say the cooking shows in a crust that comes out crunchy, toasted and golden outside while staying fluffy inside. The Chicken BBQ pizza has been called flawless, and the Margherita draws as much praise, with fresh sauce and plenty of cheese.

The menu is wider than the name suggests, and that is part of the appeal on South Brand Boulevard. The Greek salad arrives in a wooden bowl and is generous in size. The shawarma and the wings come up often, and the Dealers pizza gives meat lovers plenty while keeping vegetables in the mix. Leftover Margherita reheats well in an air fryer, according to one family.

The room is small, and diners with large groups say the staff stayed attentive and accommodating. Service gets mixed notes on busier visits, and a few pickup orders ran out of step with the quoted time, so extra patience at peak hours is sensible. Most visitors leave planning a return, which is the strongest recommendation a neighborhood pizzeria can earn.

The Little Goat Pizza House makes the case that Glendale can do Neapolitan-style pizza without apology. The pizzas come from a stone oven, the sauce is made fresh, and diners who have eaten widely, including one back from weeks in Italy, still rank this room among their favorites in Los Angeles.

The Margherita with burrata gets steady attention, with a crust that runs a little salty against creamy cheese. The Mushroom with Truffle Oil, often with Italian sausage added, comes out fast, and a family of self-described pizza experts rates the pepperoni above any other they have eaten. Goat cheese and Caesar salads cover the lighter side, and the tiramisu finishes the meal. Even the espresso earned praise.

The decor is themed and inviting, and diners describe a higher-end pizza night suited to a date or a special occasion. One recent diner felt quality slipped over time, and another was turned away on a Friday before the posted closing time, so arriving well ahead of closing is practical advice. Service is mostly called friendly and fast.

Dough Drop Pizza is a Glendale pizzeria that tells diners exactly what goes into the food. Italian flour, San Marzano tomatoes, DOP cheeses and Italian olive oil are listed, along with no seed oils and no added sugars. The result, according to diners, is a dough that is light and layered.

One diner ate six slices and still felt good afterward, and another said the dough was unlike anything eaten even in Italy. Pepperoni with added Italian sausage is a popular order. The Beirut pizza, thin and full of flavor, reminds one diner of Beirut nights, and fattoush on the side suits it. A Hawaiian pizza also has a direct recommendation.

The owner is mentioned warmly again and again, described as down to earth and welcoming to visitors from out of town. Not every review is glowing, and a couple of diners found the pizza plain or dry, but the large majority are enthusiastic. For a San Fernando Road stop, the ingredient discipline and the welcome are the reasons to go.

Glenoaks Deli and Pizza is a deli that also makes pizza, and diners treat the pizza as a reason to stop. Pies come out fresh and not greasy, one diner had a juicy pepperoni with jalapeno and mushrooms delivered by DoorDash, and a regular customer tells newcomers to try the Deluxe or the Persian.

The sandwiches pull equal weight. The pastrami lands without the dryness or excess salt that diners fear, and pickles add a bright touch. The Mediterranean sandwich and a rotisserie chicken sandwich with avocado have their own admirers. Bread comes from an outside bakery, and diners say it tastes fresh in a way chain pizza places do not match.

Service is described as fast, friendly and attentive, the room as clean, and prices as reasonable. Ordering ahead for pickup is easy. One diner found the pizza baked darker than preferred, which is a reason to mention a preference when ordering. Small and easy to miss on East Glenoaks Boulevard, it is a spot that residents say they discovered only after years nearby.

Ameci Pizza Kitchen has one pie that gets the attention, the Hot Cheetos pizza, and diners treat it as the signature. Behind it sits a regular menu that diners call consistently good, with fresh, hot food and a crust that carries plenty of toppings.

The chicken pesto pizza is another favorite, with a super crunchy crust and a pleasant amount of pesto. The plain cheese pizza gets credit for soft dough with a slight crunch and a sauce that is not overdone. Pasta, wings and shrimp also appear in diner orders, and the food is made when ordered. Pricing is described as reasonable, and one diner noticed a special on the menu only after paying.

Diners praise the owner, Mina, and the staff for making visits welcoming and for checking orders carefully. A longtime customer says recent orders felt lighter on toppings, and a few service complaints exist, so the experience is not uniform. Even so, the signature pie and the steady service explain why neighbors keep ordering. Delivery through ChowNow arrived early for one new resident.

Pizza Boy has built its reputation on diets that other pizzerias handle poorly. Diners with celiac disease call the gluten-free pizza the best they have eaten, and report that staff listen carefully and prepare orders safely. Crust choices run from flax seed to brown rice to broccoli and zucchini.

The menu goes beyond pizza. Gluten-free calzones and garlic knots draw their own fans, the knots fluffy with strong fresh garlic and said to be good even cold. Vegan pizzas are praised just as often, and one large group order included vegan, gluten-free and pescatarian choices without trouble. Online ordering lets customers add or remove nearly any topping.

Regular pizza has supporters too. A customer who has bought pizza here for decades says both the food and the service are better under the current owners than before. Prices can run high, and some diners report slow service or a complaint about toppings, so patience on busy days helps. For anyone feeding a mixed table on East Colorado Street, the options are broad.

Slash Pizza is where Glendale's Persian-style pizza gets argued over, and regulars have strong opinions. Diners call the crust crispy and the ingredients good, and one longtime customer says the Persian pizza stands up against any in Los Angeles. Another has driven a long way for it for over two years.

Beyond the signature, the menu covers a Buffalo chicken pizza, a German sausage sandwich praised as one of a kind, a hot dog sandwich, a steak sandwich and fries. Catering gets credit for neat presentation, a fresh salad with plenty of sauce and on-time delivery. Kids order pizza and fries while parents choose sandwiches.

The room is described as clean, and staff are friendly and quick. A change in ownership brought mixed reactions, with one customer pleased that quality stayed and another unhappy about prices, and phone ordering draws some complaints. Hours are limited, with the shop closed Mondays and Tuesdays according to a diner, so plan the visit around that.

Verdugo Pizza draws praise for the basics done well. Diners describe pizza that is not oily, with stringy cheese and fresh toppings, and some order only from here after a first try. One diner's wife, long stuck with subpar pizza in Lancaster, found real pizza again with an eggplant and feta pie.

The buffalo chicken pizza gets the most detail, with blue cheese mixed into the wing sauce for a creamy, tangy richness, plus shallots. The Armenian pizza with feta, basil and tomato is the other order diners name. Chicken tenders, a Caesar salad, onion rings and wings round out the sides. One big group tried most pizzas on the menu and could not pick a favorite, and a server recommended wines.

Service is called punctual and attentive, prices are described as fair, and a TV in the dining room shows soccer. Not every report is positive, with some diners noting uneven quality on repeat orders and trouble with delivery orders through a third-party app. Ordering directly is the simpler route. The shop sits next to a laundromat, which one diner finds convenient.