This Tokyo-Neapolitan style pizzeria is quickly becoming renowned worldwide. Pizzeria Sei was just named the 8th best pizza in the United States on the Top 50 Pizza U.S.A 2024 list by the Guide to the Best Pizzerias in the World. Plus, it was ranked number 33 on the Top Pizza World 2024 list. And earlier this year, Pizzeria Sei earned a spot on the California 2024 Michelin guide. Obviously they’re serving up some really good slices of pizza.
Traditional Italian flavors
Chef William Joo and his wife, Jennifer So, opened Pizzeria Sei in 2022. They’ve quickly created an incredible menu with a mix of Italian and Japanese influences. Traditional wood-fired pizza cooking techniques are combined with familiar Italian flavors. The dough has been carefully developed by Chef Joo, and now it has the ultimate crisp and chewy texture.
New Japanese techniques
But there’s a twist. They cook the dough by employing a Japanese technique called “salt-punch.” It’s a technique perfected in Tokyo where the chef throws a handful of salt into the wood-fire oven and then lays the uncooked dough on top. The result is a pizza crust with a chewy, mochi-like texture.
A memorable menu
Pizzeria Sei is baking some of the most unique and memorable pizza in L.A. Their menu offers the traditional favorites like Marinara Pizza, Margherita Pizza, Napoletana Pizza, and Diavola Pizza. Plus, they have specialty pizzas including:
- Bianca Pizza – Fior di latte, preserved lemon, basil, pecorino, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt
- Funghi Pizza – Fior di latte, shaved mushroom, roasted garlic, pecorino, oregano, fresh thyme, and extra virgin olive oil
- Bismarck Pizza – Fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, egg, pecorino, basil, truffle oil, and sea salt
Omakase Pizza
Another unique aspect of Pizzeria Sei is that Chef Joo has created a special omakase pizza 8-10 course tasting menu. The tasting menu features a variety of pizza dough styles and delicious new flavors. It’s only offered one night a week, so be sure to make a reservation as soon as possible!
Pizzeria Sei
🕙Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
📍 Location: 8781 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
🍽️ Reservations: Pizzeria Sei