A Look at Pizzeria Across America

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele | Hollywood, California

The Los Angeles outpost is the first U.S. location of the famed Neapolitan pizzeria. Instilled with the same food philosophies as the restaurant in Naples, the LA spot has a unassuming entrance. Inside, the pizzeria is chic with elegant lounging couches and bar. The ambience of its outdoor patio with a view of the pizzaioli has been a welcome dining experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. L’Antica offers the quintessential Neapolitan favorites. The pizza menu also features the Montanara with its deep-fried dough, marinara, fior di Latte, Parmigiano and Basil. The pizzeria menus scratch-made pastas, appetizers, entrees, as well as breakfast and brunch. Its gelato menu features an assortment of flavors, many of which are vegan.

Wilson’s Pizza & Grill | Kansas City, Kansas

The Kansas pizzeria was touted as one of America’s hidden gems on The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Pizzas in America as No. 100. Wilson’s is an old-school pizzeria offering a regular and stuffed crust with meaty gourmet and a veggie pie options. On the Gourmet Pizza menu is the Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. The pie is topped with bacon and mozzarella cheese blend and baked. Thern it is topped with lettuce and tomato. Wilson’s menu features calzones, fish, fried chicken, and burgers. The menu also highlights Pizza Fries with traditional pizza topping or other combinations like bacon, Ranch and jalapeno.

Food + Drink | Reno, Nevada

The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Pizzas in America gave the restaurant a thumbs up for its flavor combinations, like the fig + pig with mozzarella, asiago, fig preserves, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, arugula and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano. Though Food + Drink is known for their pizza and tacos, pizza has dominated. The Superyummydelicious One (syd1) is a unique pizza in which the dough is baked dry then topped with evoo, sea salt, burrata, prosciutto and arugula. The menu suggests adding poached egg to this one.