Los Angeles might be better known for tacos, burgers and health-conscious restaurants, but the city has developed a seriously good pizza scene too.
And if what you're craving is a proper New York slice, there are plenty of places around LA serving thin, cheesy, foldable slices that hit the spot.
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Here are seven places worth trying when you want that classic New York pizza experience without having to fly across the country.
Danny Boy's Famous Original Pizza
330 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Right in Downtown LA, Danny Boy's is a great option when you want a big New York-style slice without making pizza into a fancy dining experience.
The slices are thin, generously topped and made for folding, with classics like cheese and pepperoni alongside more adventurous combinations.
It's also particularly handy if you're working or spending the day downtown and want something quick.
Prime Pizza
111 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Prime Pizza has become a familiar name around LA thanks to its straightforward take on the classic New York slice.
The pizza is thin and crispy around the edges while still having enough chew to make it satisfying.
There are several locations around the city, making it one of the easier options when the craving hits.
The classic cheese slice is the obvious place to start, but the pepperoni is hard to overlook.
Lamonica's NY Pizza
1066 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Lamonica's has been serving New York-style pizza in Westwood for decades and has become something of an institution around UCLA.
It's very much a no-frills pizza place, which is exactly what you want when the mission is simply getting a good slice.
The restaurant has long leaned into its New York roots, with its dough traditionally associated with Brooklyn and New York-style preparation.
Grab a slice, fold it up and you're good to go.
Village Pizzeria
131 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Village Pizzeria has been around since 1979 and is one of those old-school LA pizza spots that has built up a loyal following over the years.
The Larchmont restaurant serves classic New York-style slices alongside whole pies, with plenty of familiar options.
It's the sort of place that doesn't need to reinvent pizza.
If you're looking for a straightforward cheese or pepperoni slice with a thin crust and plenty of flavour, Village Pizzeria is worth checking out.
Apollonia's Pizzeria
5176 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Apollonia's takes the New York slice and gives it a slightly more LA-style twist.
You'll find thin-crust slices with plenty of creative toppings, but the foundation is still the kind of pizza that can be picked up and folded.
It's become a popular destination for people who take their pizza seriously, without turning the experience into something overly formal.
The menu is particularly good if you're bored of the usual cheese and pepperoni options.
Esco's New York Style Pizza
4972 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
If size matters to you, Esco's is worth putting on the list.
The Pico Boulevard restaurant is known for its enormous New York-style slices, with the kind of proportions that make a single slice feel like an entire meal.
The crust is thin enough to fold while still giving you enough structure to handle the generous toppings.
It's a particularly good option when you're absolutely starving and don't want to order an entire pie.
Pizzanista!
2019 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Pizzanista! brings a distinctly LA personality to the New York slice.
Located in the Arts District, the restaurant serves thin New York-style slices alongside Sicilian-style squares and a wide range of toppings.
The atmosphere is also a little different from the traditional neighborhood pizza joint, with a more creative, skate-inspired feel.
It's a good choice if you want the familiar New York slice but also want somewhere that feels unmistakably Los Angeles.
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