Pizzeria Mozza

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Pizzeria Mozza Los Angeles: Nancy Silverton's Award-Winning Italian Pizza

Pizzeria Mozza

On a corner of North Highland Avenue in Los Angeles, Pizzeria Mozza is the domain of James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton. The restaurant is known for its Californian ingredients and a much-talked-about crust, earning it a Michelin Bib Gourmand for good quality, good value cooking. This is not just another pizza place; it's a destination for Italian cooking with a distinct California sensibility.

The menu is built around Silverton's celebrated pizzas, each with a crust that has become the stuff of local legend. Choices range from the classic Margherita with mozzarella di bufala and basil to the more adventurous Burrata with squash blossoms. The Funghi Misti, topped with fontina, taleggio, and thyme, and the Fennel Sausage with panna and red onion, showcase the kitchen's skill with bold, balanced flavors. Beyond pizza, the menu is deep with antipasti, insalate, and piatti. Start with the Squash Blossom Fritti or the Meatballs al Forno. For a main, the Chicken alla Parmigiana and the 16 oz. Delmonico Steak with porcini rub are standouts. Pasta lovers will find comfort in the Lasagne and the Pasta Alla Vodka with burrata. A meal here must end with dessert; the Butterscotch Budino with caramel sauce and Maldon sea salt is a signature, alongside the Coconut Straciatella Gelato Pie.

Pizzeria Mozza is open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM, and for dinner throughout the week. The restaurant offers private dining and catering, making it a versatile spot for gatherings. With outdoor seating and valet parking, it's a welcoming, unpretentious place where the food, from the first bite of crust to the last spoonful of budino, speaks for itself. The atmosphere is lively and warm, a fitting backdrop for the consistently excellent Italian fare that has made this Los Angeles address a lasting favorite.