# The Pizza Bakery

> Neighborhood pizzeria and bakery in Newport Beach, California, open since 1990. Rated 4.7/5 from 385 Google reviews (as of 2026-10-03). Known for garlic knots (the most-mentioned item in reviews), specialty pizzas, a 14-inch gluten-free crust, vegan cheese, homemade lasagna and meatballs, and bakery desserts. Dine-in, takeout, local delivery, catering and fundraisers.

- Address: 1741 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
- Phone: 949-631-1166
- Hours: Every day 11am – 9pm
- Delivery: Local delivery nightly from 5pm, $5 fee
- Order online (pickup or delivery): https://order.toasttab.com/online/the-pizza-bakery-1741-westcliff-dr
- Serves: Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, and catering for Irvine offices

## Catering facts
- Lead time: at least 24 hours; 48 hours for 50+ people.
- Catering delivery: $15 per trip. Pickup free.
- Sizing: 3 slices per adult, 2 per child, 8 slices per 16-inch large pizza.
- Tax: 7.75% (Newport Beach).
- Instant quote (people): https://thepizzabakery.com/catering
- Quote API (agents): https://thepizzabakery.com/api/quote?q=<plain English event description> — spec at https://thepizzabakery.com/openapi.json
- Catalog JSON: https://thepizzabakery.com/catering.json · Menu JSON: https://thepizzabakery.com/menu.json
- Allergies: kitchen handles wheat, dairy and nuts; gluten-free crust is not safe for celiac disease.

## Main pages
- [Menu](https://thepizzabakery.com/menu): Pizza, pasta, salads, subs and desserts with prices.
- [Specials](https://thepizzabakery.com/specials): Lunch specials, family deals and the Monday Night Special.
- [Catering](https://thepizzabakery.com/catering): Instant catering quotes for any group size.
- [Office lunch catering](https://thepizzabakery.com/catering/office-lunch): Pizza, subs and salad delivered to your office.
- [School & team catering](https://thepizzabakery.com/catering/schools-and-teams): Classroom parties, team banquets and booster events.
- [Party & event catering](https://thepizzabakery.com/catering/parties-and-events): Birthdays, graduations and big gatherings.
- [Fundraisers](https://thepizzabakery.com/fundraisers): Dough-nation nights for schools, teams and nonprofits.
- [Garlic knots](https://thepizzabakery.com/garlic-knots): The side our reviewers mention most.
- [Bakery & desserts](https://thepizzabakery.com/bakery): Cakes, brownies, lemon bars and cookies.
- [Gluten-free & vegan](https://thepizzabakery.com/gluten-free-pizza): 14" gluten-free crust and vegan cheese on any pizza.

## Local pages
- [Pizza in Newport Beach](https://thepizzabakery.com/pizza-newport-beach): Pickup, delivery and catering in Newport Beach.
- [Pizza near Costa Mesa](https://thepizzabakery.com/pizza-costa-mesa): A short drive from Eastside Costa Mesa.
- [Pizza catering for Irvine](https://thepizzabakery.com/pizza-irvine): Office and event catering for Irvine and the airport area.

## Guides and tools
- [How much pizza for 50 people?](https://thepizzabakery.com/guides/how-much-pizza-for-50-people): The exact order for 50 guests, with prices.
- [How much does pizza catering cost?](https://thepizzabakery.com/guides/pizza-catering-cost): Real per-person prices for Orange County pizza catering.
- [Finding the best pizza in Newport Beach](https://thepizzabakery.com/guides/best-pizza-newport-beach): A local's guide to what to order and when.
- [Pizza party calculator](https://thepizzabakery.com/pizza-party-calculator): How many pizzas do you need? Get the exact number.
- [Pizza matchmaker](https://thepizzabakery.com/pizza-matchmaker): Answer 3 questions, get your perfect pie.

## Journal
- [Beach Day Pizza in Newport: Pickup Tips From a Local Kitchen](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/beach-day-pizza): For a beach day, order online for pickup on Westcliff Dr, choose sturdy pies like the Margherita or cheese, and wrap the boxes in a towel to keep them warm for 30–45 minutes.
- [Boat Parade Night: How to Feed Your Viewing Party](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/boat-parade-pizza-party): For a Boat Parade viewing party, plan 3 slices per adult, order 48 hours ahead for 50+ guests, and pick up well before parade traffic starts on the Coast Highway.
- [Local Pizza vs. Chain Delivery: What You Actually Get](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/local-pizza-vs-chain-delivery): Ordering from a local pizzeria like The Pizza Bakery means homemade sauces, meatballs and lasagna, transparent catering prices, and money that stays in Newport Beach.
- [The Monday Night Special: Newport's Best $11.50 Dinner](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/monday-night-special): Every Monday from 4pm, The Pizza Bakery's Monday Night Special is spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, a jumbo cheese slice, a mixed green salad and a bottomless drink for $11.50 including tax.
- [The Office Lunch Checklist: Newport Center to the Airport Area](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/office-lunch-checklist): For an office lunch, confirm headcount and dietary needs 48 hours out, order 24 hours ahead, plan about 3 slices or 2 slices plus a sub per person, and budget roughly $15–$20 per person with tax.
- [Pizza Open Now in Newport Beach: Hours, Delivery & Pickup](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/pizza-open-now-newport-beach): The Pizza Bakery at 1741 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach is open every day from 11am to 9pm, with local delivery nightly from 5pm ($5 fee) and pickup all day.
- [12, 16 or 20 Inch? Which Pizza Size Is the Best Value](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/pizza-sizes-best-value): At The Pizza Bakery, the 20-inch extra large is the best value: about 8 cents per square inch for cheese, versus 15 cents for a 12-inch.
- [The Team Pizza Party Playbook for Coaches & Team Parents](https://thepizzabakery.com/journal/team-pizza-party-guide): For a youth team of 12 players plus 10 parents, order about 7 large pizzas (mostly cheese and pepperoni), 2 lb of garlic knots and a salad. Budget roughly $15 per person with tax.

## Common questions
- Q: Is The Pizza Bakery open now?
  A: We are open every day from 11am to 9pm. The badge at the top of our website shows whether we're open right now.
- Q: What time does The Pizza Bakery close?
  A: We close at 9pm every day.
- Q: Does The Pizza Bakery deliver?
  A: Yes. Local delivery runs nightly from 5pm with a $5 delivery fee. Enter your address when you order online to confirm you're in our area.
- Q: Where can I order pizza for pickup in Newport Beach?
  A: Order online for pickup at The Pizza Bakery, 1741 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Pickup is available all day, 11am to 9pm.
- Q: Can I order pizza by the slice?
  A: Yes. Cheese slices are $5.00 and toppings are $1.00 each. Our lunch specials pair slices with a salad and a bottomless drink.
- Q: What is the phone number for The Pizza Bakery?
  A: 949-631-1166.
- Q: What is The Pizza Bakery known for?
  A: Garlic knots: they are the most-mentioned item in our 385 Google reviews. Also our homemade meatballs, pizza by the slice, specialty pies like the Long Island and White, homemade lasagna and bakery desserts.
- Q: Does The Pizza Bakery have gluten-free pizza?
  A: Yes. Every pizza is available on a 14-inch gluten-free crust: cheese $17.95, specialty $24.50. Our kitchen handles wheat, so it is not safe for celiac disease.
- Q: Is there vegan pizza in Newport Beach?
  A: Yes. The Pizza Bakery makes any pizza with vegan cheese. The Margherita and Bowling Green are good starting points.
- Q: What vegetarian options do you have?
  A: Cheese, Bowling Green, White and Margherita pizzas, vegetarian lasagna, spaghetti with marinara or Alfredo, mixed green and spring mix salads, garlic knots and all our desserts.
- Q: What pizza sizes do you have?
  A: Slice, 12-inch medium, 16-inch large, 20-inch extra large and 14-inch gluten-free. The 20-inch is the best value per square inch.
- Q: How much is a large pizza?
  A: A 16-inch large cheese pizza is $21.95, toppings are $2.25 each, and large specialty pizzas are $27.25.
- Q: Do you have pasta and salads?
  A: Yes: spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, marinara, meatballs or Alfredo, traditional and vegetarian lasagna, and mixed green, spring mix, Caesar and antipasto salads.
- Q: Do you have desserts?
  A: Yes: chocolate cake, Manhattan cheesecake, carrot cake, lemon bars and homemade fudge brownies, from $4.50 including tax.
- Q: Are there nuts in any of your food?
  A: Yes. The Spicy Chicken pizza uses a peanut sauce and the spring mix salad has candied pecans. Please tell us about any allergy when you order.
- Q: What are the best pizza deals in Newport Beach?
  A: At The Pizza Bakery: lunch specials from $6.75 with a bottomless drink (tax included), family specials from $29, and the $11.50 Monday Night Special with tax included.
- Q: What is the Monday Night Special?
  A: Every Monday from 4pm: spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, a jumbo cheese slice, a mixed green salad and a bottomless drink for $11.50 including tax.
- Q: Where can I get cheap pizza in Newport Beach?
  A: A cheese slice at The Pizza Bakery is $5.00, and a slice with a bottomless drink is $6.75 including tax.
- Q: Does The Pizza Bakery cater?
  A: Yes: pizza, lasagna, spaghetti, salad, sub platters, garlic knots, cookies and drinks for offices, schools, teams and parties. Our website gives an instant price.
- Q: How much pizza do I need for 20 people?
  A: About 8 large (16-inch) pizzas for 20 adults, at 3 slices each. Add salad and garlic knots so nobody goes hungry.
- Q: How much pizza do I need for 50 people?
  A: About 19 large pizzas for 50 adults if pizza is the only food, or about 12–13 with lasagna and salad.
- Q: How much does pizza catering cost per person?
  A: At The Pizza Bakery, about $15–$20 per person including tax for pickup, depending on specialty pies, salads, desserts and drinks.
- Q: How far in advance should I order catering?
  A: At least 24 hours ahead, and 48 hours for 50 or more people.
- Q: Do you deliver catering to offices?
  A: Yes, catering delivery is a flat $15 per trip in our local area. Include your address with the request and we confirm we can reach you.
- Q: Can my school or team do a fundraiser with The Pizza Bakery?
  A: Yes. Book a Dough-nation night and your group gets a share of the sales from supporters who mention you.
- Q: Where is The Pizza Bakery?
  A: 1741 Westcliff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach, California.
- Q: How long has The Pizza Bakery been open?
  A: Since 1990. We have served Newport Beach from the same Westcliff Drive kitchen for more than 35 years.
- Q: What is the best pizza place in Newport Beach?
  A: It depends on taste, but The Pizza Bakery is a local favorite since 1990 with 4.7 stars from 385 Google reviews, known for garlic knots, slices, gluten-free crust and bakery desserts.
- Q: Is there a good pizza place near Costa Mesa?
  A: The Pizza Bakery on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach is a short drive from Eastside Costa Mesa, with pickup, nightly delivery and catering.
- Q: Who owns The Pizza Bakery?
  A: The Pizza Bakery is locally owned. It recently passed to new local owners who kept the recipes regulars love.

## About
- [About](https://thepizzabakery.com/about): Our story since 1990.
- [Community](https://thepizzabakery.com/community): How we show up for Newport: seasons, schools, teams and neighbors.
- [FAQ](https://thepizzabakery.com/faq): Hours, delivery, dietary options and more.
- [Visit](https://thepizzabakery.com/contact): Address, hours, parking and directions.
- [For AI agents](https://thepizzabakery.com/for-ai-agents): Machine-readable menu, catering rules and quote API.

## Full menu
### Pizza
Every pizza starts with red sauce and mozzarella. Ask for extra, lite, vegan or no cheese. Toppings: slice $1.00 · 12" $1.75 · 16" $2.25 · 20" $3.25 · 14" GF $2.00 each.
- Cheese or build your own: Slice $5.00, 12" Medium $16.95, 16" Large $21.95, 20" X-Large $25.00, 14" Gluten-free $17.95 (Red sauce and mozzarella in five sizes. Add any toppings you like.)

### Specialty pizzas
12" $21.95 · 16" $27.25 · 20" $33.25 · 14" gluten-free $24.50
- Long Island: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (Green bell peppers, mushrooms, white onions, garlic and sausage.)
- Bowling Green: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (A vegetarian's favorite: bell peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives and garlic.)
- BBQ Chicken: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (BBQ sauce base with BBQ chicken, red onions and cilantro.)
- Spicy Chicken: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (Peanut sauce base with spicy chicken, bean sprouts, carrots, green onions and cilantro.)
- White: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (Alfredo sauce base with ricotta, spinach and garlic. We recommend adding tomato or bacon.)
- Margherita: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (Olive oil base with tomatoes, basil and garlic.)
- Chèvre: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (No sauce: goat cheese, tomatoes, sausage, red onions and garlic.)
- Hanover: 12" Medium $21.95, 16" Large $27.25, 20" X-Large $33.25, 14" Gluten-free $24.50 (Meat lover's: pepperoni, sausage, bacon and meatballs.)

### Pasta
All pasta comes with garlic bread. Please allow 15 minutes for lasagna.
- Spaghetti, meat or marinara sauce: $10.50 (Homemade meat sauce or marinara.)
- Spaghetti with homemade meatballs: $12.00
- Spaghetti Alfredo: $11.50
- Traditional lasagna: $12.75 (Homemade meatballs, mozzarella and ricotta.)
- Vegetarian lasagna: $12.75 (Spinach, mushroom, zucchini, eggplant and garlic with mozzarella and ricotta.)
- Child's spaghetti: $7.00 (Kid-size spaghetti with your choice of sauce and one garlic bread.)

### Salads
Dressings: ranch, Italian, blue cheese, Caesar or balsamic.
- Mixed green: $6.75 (Romaine and iceberg with carrots, radishes, bell peppers, kidney and garbanzo beans, pepperoncini, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Lunch size $5.75.)
- Spring mix: $6.75 (Dark leafy greens with dried apricots, blue cheese crumbles and candied pecans. Lunch size $5.75.)
- Caesar: $6.75 (Romaine, shredded parmesan and homestyle croutons.)
- Chicken Caesar: $8.50
- Antipasto: $8.50 (Mixed greens with mortadella, salami, pepperoni and provolone.)

### 8" sandwiches
On a French roll.
- Meatball: $9.00 (Homemade meatballs with melted mozzarella.)
- BBQ Chicken: $9.00 (BBQ chicken, red onions, cilantro and mozzarella.)
- Turkey breast: $9.00 (Turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo.)
- Cold cut: $9.00 (Mortadella, salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato and Italian dressing.)

### Sides
- Garlic knots (1 lb): $6.50 (The thing everyone orders. Baked fresh, brushed with garlic and herbs.)
- Garlic bread: $4.50 (8" French roll. Two for $8.00.)
- Two meatballs: $5.75
- Side of marinara or meat sauce: $2.00
- Side of jalapeños, anchovies, pepperoncini or any topping: $2.00
- Side of dressing: $1.00

### Lunch specials
Prices include tax. Bottomless drink included.
- #1 Two cheese slices: $10.75
- #2 One-topping slice + lunch salad: $11.50 (Our #1 seller.)
- #3 Lunch spaghetti + garlic bread: $8.00
- #4 Lunch lasagna + garlic bread: $10.00 (Traditional or vegetarian.)
- #5 Lunch salad: $6.75
- #6 Lunch salad + 6" sub: $11.00
- #7 One-topping slice: $7.50
- #8 Cheese slice: $6.75

### Family specials
- #1 Two lasagnas, garlic bread, two mixed green salads: $31.00
- #2 Two large two-topping pizzas: $42.00
- #3 Two spaghettis, garlic bread, two mixed green salads: $29.00
- #4 Large two-topping pizza + mixed green salad: $30.00
- #5 Large two-topping pizza, spaghetti or lasagna, mixed green salad: $38.00

### Monday Night Special
Every Monday from 4pm. Price includes tax.
- All you should eat: $11.50 (Spaghetti with meat or marinara, a jumbo cheese slice, a mixed green salad and a bottomless drink.)

### Desserts
Dessert prices include tax.
- Chocolate cake: $7.00
- Manhattan cheesecake: $7.00
- Carrot cake: $7.00
- Lemon bar: $4.50
- Homemade fudge brownie: $4.50

### Drinks
- Fountain drink: $2.50
- Iced tea: $2.50
- Vitamin Water: $3.00
- Apple juice: $2.75
- Can of soda: $2.00 (Six for $10.00.)
- Bottled water: $2.00