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DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana

Name: DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana
Address: 4959 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90029, US
Telephone: (323) 913-7000
Price range: value

Pizza•West Hollywood•value

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is one of the best pizza restaurants in Los Angeles for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in West Hollywood.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

DeSano Pizza Bakery has built its reputation in West Hollywood on a straightforward premise: Neapolitan wood-fired pizza executed with enough fidelity that the Italian reference point holds up rather than serving as mere marketing. The format centers on long-fermented dough — a process diners and observers consistently credit with producing flavor complexity rather than simply providing structure — paired with a wood-fired oven reportedly run at the temperatures the style demands. Toppings across the menu are edited rather than maximalist, which is the correct instinct for a tradition that collapses quickly under excess weight. The Margherita is the benchmark order here, the pie that reveals whether the fundamentals are sound before anything else is considered. Beyond the Margherita, the menu offers a seasonal topping pie that rotates the kitchen's available combinations, and the wood-fired Neapolitan pie in its core form — both worth ordering at the same table so the group can assess range rather than committing to a single configuration. The pies are sized for sharing rather than individual consumption, which means two or three between a group of four is the practical approach. The house salad rounds out the order as a counterpoint to the richness of the cheese, and by most accounts the kitchen moves orders at a pace that supports a longer, relaxed evening without the table sitting idle. For a Los Angeles group dinner where the priority is quality without the formality — or the cheque — of a dedicated sit-down room, DeSano's price point makes the decision relatively uncomplicated. Walk-ins are reported to work for smaller groups on weeknights; for larger parties or weekend evenings, a reservation is the more reliable approach.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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Group Dinner and Pizza

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Good value

Neighborhood

West Hollywood | 4959 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA

Price

Good value

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9.0/10

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(323) 913-7000

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DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Wood-fired Neapolitan pie

Margherita

Seasonal topping pie

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What makes DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana worth the move

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is a reliable pizza choice in West Hollywood in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. Wood-fired Neapolitan pie and Margherita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,987 Google reviews.

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4.6 from 1,987 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Pizza

Style

Pizza in West Hollywood

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Good value

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Group Dinner Pizza casual night takeout easygoing neighborhood

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Google rating: 4.6 from 1,987 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Wood-fired Neapolitan pie, Margherita, Seasonal topping pie

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Address: 4959 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA
Phone: (323) 913-7000
Price: value
TastyPals score: 9.0/10
Google rating: 4.6 (1,987 reviews)
Cuisine: Pizza
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

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What cuisine does DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana serve?

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is a Pizza restaurant located in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. DeSano Pizza Bakery has built its reputation in West Hollywood on a straightforward premise: Neapolitan wood-fired pizza executed with enough fidelity that the Italian reference point holds up rather than serving as mere marketing.

What is DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana best for?

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is best for group dinner, pizza, casual night, takeout, easygoing, neighborhood. DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is a reliable pizza choice in West Hollywood in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. Wood-fired Neapolitan pie and Margherita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,987 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana?

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.6 from 1,987 reviews

What should I order at DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana?

Start with Wood-fired Neapolitan pie, Margherita, Seasonal topping pie and House salad. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana worth visiting?

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana holds a 4.6 Google rating from 1,987 reviews. DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is a reliable pizza choice in West Hollywood in Los Angeles when you want something that tends to land well. Wood-fired Neapolitan pie and Margherita also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.6 rating across 1,987 Google reviews.

Where is DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana located?

DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana is located at 4959 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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