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Best Pizza in Long Beach
The most essential pies in Long Beach, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 10 pizzerias here, with Neapolitan and New York leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 10
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 10
List last updated August 2026
#1 in Long Beach
Michael's Pizzeria
Neapolitan · Editorial score 9.4
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Long Beach pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Long Beach?
Our editorial team currently ranks Michael's Pizzeria as the best pizza in Long Beach, California. Michael Dene's VPN-certified Neapolitan destination — leopard-spotted crust and San Marzano sauce. A neapolitan-leaning pie that helps define what pizza tastes like in Long Beach today.
What style of pizza is Long Beach known for?
Neapolitan is the most common style among our ranked Long Beach pizzerias (3 of 10). The top-rated Neapolitan spot is Michael's Pizzeria.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Long Beach?
We currently rank the top 10 pizza places in Long Beach, California, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Long Beach?
Every Long Beach pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.