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What makes the best pizza in Newport Beach?

Great pizza isn't about hype. It's dough, sauce, consistency and the little things. Here's what we look for, and what our regulars order.

Updated October 4, 2026 · The Pizza Bakery, Newport Beach

What to look for in a great pizza place

  1. Dough with chew and char. Hand-stretched, never rubbery, with a crust you actually want to finish.
  2. A sauce that tastes like tomatoes, not sugar.
  3. Options for everyone: slices, gluten-free crust, vegan cheese and vegetarian pies.
  4. Consistency. Thousands of reviews over years tell you more than one viral post.
  5. The sides. A great pizzeria's garlic knots, salads and desserts are never an afterthought.

What our regulars order

We've been on Westcliff Drive since 1990, and our 385 Google reviews keep naming the same favorites:

  • Garlic knots: mentioned in 54 reviews, more than anything else we make.
  • Our homemade meatballs, in a sub, on spaghetti or on the Hanover pizza.
  • Pizza by the slice, especially with a lunch special and a bottomless drink.
  • The Long Island, our house specialty: peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic and sausage.
  • Brownies and carrot cake from the bakery case.

Best pizza for every situation

Quick answers

What is the best pizza in Newport Beach?

It depends on what you like. For a neighborhood spot with slices, gluten-free crust, garlic knots and bakery desserts, The Pizza Bakery on Westcliff Dr has been a local favorite since 1990, with 4.7 stars from 385 Google reviews.

Where can I get pizza by the slice in Newport Beach?

The Pizza Bakery sells cheese slices for $5 and one-topping slices, plus lunch specials with a bottomless drink.

Which Newport Beach pizza places deliver?

The Pizza Bakery delivers nightly from 5pm for a $5 fee. Order online and enter your address to confirm your area.

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