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Folks Pizza is one of the best pizza spots in OC. I've been here a few times now, and every single…read moretime, it hits. Consistency matters when it comes to pizza, and they've absolutely nailed it. Our go-to order is the pepperoni pie with a Caesar salad on the side. It's a simple combo, but it never misses. Great pizza, great salad, and they consistently deliver. Definitely one of my go-to spots in OC.

Pepperoni

Margherita (feeds 2-3) Pepperoni (feeds 2-3)

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Sugo

4.5(1k reviews)

2.2 mi

I had an exceptional time at Sugo! I didn't know what to expect, but it seemed interesting…read more Roman-style pizza service with Japanese influences? It works. Jess helped me navigate the menu and made sure I got what I needed. My favorite of the day was the "yo momma," but I'm definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu. Great food and great service. Not every place will handle those two well, but this place delivered.

Went to Sugo today around 1:30 p.m.!! There was plenty of parking, and, as usual, so many pizza…read moreslices to choose from. I always get the Japanese slice, but since I came with a friend today, I wanted to try a couple of additional slices. We decided to get the Chorizo and Rosa, and I LOVEEE the Rosa! It's definitely going to be a go-to for me from now on. It was basically like having a pasta bowl on top of my pizza (without the pasta) and I absolutely loved it. We also tried the Chorizo because it looked so good. I'm usually not a big fan of pineapple on pizza, but I actually liked it here because the pineapple pieces aren't too big. The Chorizo is definitely on the spicier side, so if you like some heat on your pizza, this is a great choice! I always recommend the Japanese slice, especially if it's your first time at Sugo. The Rosa is also a must-try, and if you like spicy food, definitely go for the Chorizo. You can never really go wrong with Sugo. They have so many fun and unique pizza slices, and I love that they're served as large rectangles, making them much bigger than your typical pizza slice. It's perfect for me! The staff is always so friendly, too, so I'm always happy whenever I get to visit. If you're in the area, you definitely have to try Sugo!!!!

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Hot Chick Slice (left) and Margherita (right)

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Carnivora Slice

Trenta Pizza & Cucina

4.6(1.7k reviews)

2.6 mi

•$$$

Gluten-free friendly

Got lucky with a belly hungry for pizza last time in Newport and it will now be a staple for my…read morewife and I every time we come to OC. Best authentic Italian food outside of Italy that we've found so far!

came in for the usual friday date night and left with such a pleasant and memorable experience…read more we ordered the cantania pizza which was such a pleasantly unique flavor combo, and the ravioli ai funghi which was creamy, buttery, and light. both are great if you're a fan of earthy/mushroom flavors. best of all was our server sean b. who was personable, genuine, and took the time to provide amazing recs. getting to chat with him was the highlight of our night and is what made the dining experience so memorable. best believe we will be back!

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Rance's Chicago Pizza

4.1(2.1k reviews)

0.6 mi

This review is kinda late, but I was down here in SoCal with my crew last week for a week or so and…read morewe had tried the other Rance's pizza location and really liked it. We were in the Costa Mesa are before we were going to head out back north and my crew wanted to have this deep dish pizza again. What we liked was the crust was so good. It wasn't overly cornmealish like some of these "authentic" Chicago pizza places. I grew up out here in the west, so I'm used to a more flaky light crust. My first Deep Dish Chicago pizza was Zachary's in Berkeley in the Bay Area. This Costa Mesa location is located just south of the 405 at Harbor Blvd. Go to Baker Street and turn left and it's right there. Easy Parking. One thing you gotta know about the deep dish pizzas, they take longer to cook cause they're just so big and need more cooking time, like maybe 35-40 minutes, depending on how busy the kitchen is. We get a classic combo pizza and have some drinks while we wait. It arrives and oh boy does that look good. Dishing it out takes a little practice, but we're good at that now! Everybody loves the flavor and crust. This isn't the cheapest pizza round, but well worth the price and wait. You want cheap go to Straw Hat or something like that.

This place is a must try!!!…read more Some of the best Chicago style pizza I've had was only in San Diego ... until we found Rance's! The restaurant itself is small and quaint. The decor was street style but simple. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. They answered our questions and regularly checked on my boyfriend and I. We tried the buffalo wings while we waited for the pizza. They were perfectly cooked and sauced. Paired with their own ranch, so delicious! We did the traditional 9" pan pizza with only pepperoni. (You just have to keep in mind, the pizzas take approximately 45 min.) The sauce to cheese to toppings ratio was perfect. The cheese pull was soooooo good! I normally don't like crust, and I ate mine here! Pizza so good, you don't need ranch! I tried an Ube beer. And surprisingly, it was so tasty and refreshing! I wish I could remember the brewery and beer name. This was the Costa Mesa location. They do have another one in Long Beach. Overall a great experience and delicious! We'll definitely be back!

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Finally serving our Bourbon Maple Bacon Wings!

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First off the service was next level. Super friendly, super attentive and all around great service…read more From the moment we walked in ti the time we left service was amazing. Our server recommended a few choices due ti it was our first time dining. We ended up getting the garlic cheese bread (amazing) with the homemade marinara, pepperoni pizza with mushrooms and red onion (super good). The homemade chili oil next level. Outdoor seating was great to have a conversation and catch up with a friend. Highly recommend this restaurant Cannot wait to return with my family to introduce them to a great dining experience.

2145 has been on my list for awhile and I'm glad we finally got to check it out…read more We got the weekly cocktail which was very delicious. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 pizzas to share: prosciutto & burrata and the gabagool pizza which the server recommended. Both were delicious with great flavor. We loved the chili oil they provided too, not spicy but flavorful. My favorite was the prosciutto one. One thing I would do differently is asking for a seat inside. We sat outside and we were sat next to a big table with a lot of kids running around. It made it hard to enjoy the night and talk. Other than that, would come back.

Main Patio Area

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4.4(231 reviews)

2.0 mi

Hidden gem in Costa Mesa! Be sure to come earlier to make sure they don't sell out. I've tried the…read morethomas salscicia, dream never end, and blue monday. They clearly use fresh ingredients, and their garlic confit is strong but unlike any other. Food comes out fairly quickly so make sure to stay close by when they call your name. The anti mall has plenty of outdoor seating so grab a seat outside to enjoy your pizza. I've already been here twice, and I can't wait to finish going through the rest of the menu.

Finally came at a time where I could find parking so I waited for them to open. I ordered my nacho…read morepizza and waited. It smelled delicious when I got it. I took it to go. It's a very thin crust pizza with good flavor. Love the sweetness with a little bit of heat. It was good.

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Thomas Pizza

Prince Street Pizza

Crystal at the front was amazing! Amazing food and service! Tried the spicy spring and OG and they…read morewere delicious.

I hardly see any reviews mentioning the Mercer Margherita, but I get this slice every time I am in…read morethe area. The sauce is so garlicky and fragrant, and the mozzarella cheese is delicious. The naughty pie has hot honey, ricotta, pepperoni, and is overall really good. The employees at this location are always accommodating when i ask them to make my pizza extra crunchy.

Spicy Spring Pizza™ Fra Diavolo Sauce, Pepperoni, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano

Prince Perfection Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano

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Prince Perfection Marinara Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella, Pecorino Romano

Ospi Costa Mesa

3.9(616 reviews)

2.6 mi

•$$$

Women-owned & operated

Loved Ospi Costa Mesa! We started with the calamari, and it was SO good--perfectly crispy with just…read morethe right amount of breading, not chewy at all, and the dressing it comes with pairs perfectly. The vodka pizza was divine! I literally ate the whole thing by myself! The crust is super thin and crispy, and the sauce has just the right amount of spice without being overpowering. Their drinks were really good too. Great food, great flavors, and definitely the kind of place that keeps you coming back. Highly recommend the vodka pizza!

This review is moreso for the service than the food. Our server was Michael. When talking to us he…read morewas constantly looking around and not making eye contact with us. I didn't get a single refill on my water. And I saw him packing up other people's leftovers but when we asked for boxes he didn't pack ours up. My boyfriend thinks it's because we came dressed casually (had just come from the beach), we had mentioned paying for part of our meal with a gift card (servers assume this makes us cheap?) and we were the only non white people there ‍ The food items we got were the kale salad, Pepe-roni pizza, and the almond pesto pasta. All were decent but the service put a bad taste in my mouth so we won't be coming back here ever.

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Riip Beer & Pizza

4.4(916 reviews)

3.2 mi

Free WiFi

I keep hearing about this place, and I had a little bit of time, so I decided to stop in a quick…read morebite. I tried a slice of pizza and the pretzel sticks with cheddar beer cheese and pale ale honey mustard. Both were delicious, and I definitely need to come back and try more things off the menu! They even have the Simpsons arcade game!! I used to spend hours and most of my allowance on this game back when I was a kid. This place has a really cool vibe, and makes a great hangout.

Best pizza ever! They have veg and vegan options and the most delicious home made ranch…read more Fave: life's a garden and fantastic funghi. 32 for 18" First come, first served spot, it get pretty busy but worth the wait. If you want to call in an order for take away and they're busy, you'll most likely have to come in and order in store.

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Close up of the pizza. The crust, incredible. The bowl pepperoni? Yassssssss please

Pitfire Pizza

3.9(1.1k reviews)

2.8 mi

Pitfire Pizza in Westwood was one of my regular spots when I lives in LA. Glad that I can still get…read moremy fix in OC at their Costa Mesa location! We came for late lunch on a Friday and it was pretty quiet. Ordered a couple of pizzas and beer and settled down in a booth. When we ordered pizza in Westwood, there was a 50/50 chance that the pizzas would be burnt. Luckily both our pizzas were cooked perfectly and the crusts were perfect. Toppings on the Honey Bear were a bit more sparse than I remember but the OG Heirloom Tomato was bursting with tomatoes at their peak. Paired with a couple of beers, it was the perfect way to start the weekend! Plenty of parking in the lot.

This is prob the 2ed negative yelp review I've ever left. I…read morecalled the restaurant to place an order this evening, and it rang and rang, and tried to redirect me to their website for 15 MINUTES before just hanging up on me. (I couldn't order online, because my bank card had fraudulent activity, I was waiting for a new one in the mail, and had to pay cash). So I had to drive to the restaurant to place an order in person. And then sit there and wait for 30 minutes. I asked the girl at the front what was up with their phones, and she stammered through some weird answers (saying they worked in the back but not the front?) before lying to me and saying "our system is down." Also, adding a 3% "happy and healthy" charge (that is NOT gratuity!) to "support our ability to provide sustainable income" automatically added to every bill is SO CHEAP and cringy- PAY YOUR OWN EMPLOYEES. Build into the cost of your food. This place has gone downhill. Food was decent. That's the only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of one.

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Kseniia P.

2 years ago

I came to this place after searching on Google for a beautiful restaurant with an ocean view. Google suggested Gina's Pizza. We asked to sit upstairs, but we were told that the upstairs area belongs to a different restaurant. Fine! But here's my question: why do you post photos of a beautiful ocean view on Google? I asked which salad was the best and trusted the person at the reception without even checking what was in it. What they brought me was this (photo two): onions, lettuce, and tomatoes for $10--all served in plastic containers and placed on the table as if I had personally offended the staff. And here's photo one--what I expected to get. Thank you for my shattered expectations and such rude treatment. read more

Anna K.

6 years ago

I love this pizza! Everything about this place is awesome, but the cashier tonight 12/11/2020 She did not seem like she likes her job lol this is the second time and let me tell you she snaps lol. I thought it was just a day off for her but it is absolutely the way she is which I think is really unprofessional to roll your eyes at customers especially to the ones who are being nice to you or at least turn your face the other way girl. The only reason why I'm giving this place 3 stars is because I love their food and I get this is not a high-end restaurant but it doesn't hurt to be nice. read more

Paul W.

11 years ago

What just happened? I tried to order online and their site would not work with Safari or FireFox? I called to order a pizza for delivery (advertised as $23.99).The delivery person just showed up asking for $30... plus, (and they showed up an hour later than my order time). Ughhh.... Wow! please exercise caution with this company. They do not have an internal system for delivery. They rely on a second party for delivery that is failing them terribly. read more

Trent B.

10 years ago

I really like the Pizza here and my wife likes the salads. I think that all of the employees that work here are friendly and welcoming. I think that certain things are priced a little bit high for what you get but at least the food is good. They would probably get even more business if the pricing was a little more reasonable. Overall it's a good spot and close to home. read more

Tyler Z.

14 years ago

This place was worth the wait. the pizza took a like 20-30 minutes but it was huge. I ordered the xl house special for a few friends and myself. Believe me you get what you pay for. This thing was one of a kind. the service was good. The store was clean. Overall satisfied. Go try this place if you're craving some pizza you won't find another like it!! read more

Tom C.

12 years ago

I'm new to the area and stopped in for pizza. I was by myself so I ordered up a small to see if it was worthy of a thumbs up for future dining experiences. Got a small with double pepperoni. Loved it. Since I live so close I will definitely be coming back. Pizza is hard to get wrong, but I really enjoyed my quick visit. read more

Tatiana I.

131

10 years ago

It was pretty greasy. Yeah I didn't want greasy. The food was good, but next time I will probably look somewhere else. The house special is what i ordered, it took forever. I was so hungry and that is the only reason i ate it all. My mom had the lasagna and it was oily and greasy just like my pizza read more

Nicholas B.

155

12 years ago

Great place and great food. It is running on the more expensive side for their food however their quality is good. Their lunch specials are good and I love their salad! Their food is fresh so keep in mind there will be a little bit of a wait, but its definitely worth it. read more

Ashkon A.

15 years ago

I give them a five start because their pizza CANNOT BE MATCHED in orange county... but as for the other food besides pizza i would say 3.5 star regardless pizza is real good I am not a huge pizza eater but if I were to choose to eat it this would be the place to go. read more

Nicholas D.

14 years ago

the pizza is great if you order a full pie and they have beer on tap! however if you order a slice the crust is sometimes dried our and crunchy, The best part is all the talent from the tanning salon next door comes with lots of eye candy! read more

Janelle R.

10 years ago

Good place if you're looking for a quick slice of pizza. Big slices and it's pretty fair priced. Haven't gotten around to trying anything else on the menu though read more

Jimmy H.

11 years ago

The pizza was okay, but nothing great. We have ordered from here several times and been satisfied, so maybe just an off day for the cook

Martin G.

11 years ago

Work down the street from this place and been wanting to try it. Not at all disappointed, the pizza is incredible !!

Karina F.

7 years ago

Chicken Palermo Alfredo pizza is amazing . Shop is clean . Good customer service . Will definitely be back

Majid A.

11 months ago

Great foods and service Clean and inviting environment with a great customer service read more

Klaus K.

11 years ago

Good pizza and fast service! Pizza was always on time.

Costa M.

8 years ago

Pizza was great and was delivered with a smile

Miss J.

272

13 years ago

The best pizza around!!!

Laura M.

114

16 years ago

Deeeeeelicious!

Luke B.

15 years ago

Love this place

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