Pizzeria Sei via IG @pizzeria.sei
Los Angeles’ food scene keeps expanding its culinary reputation, and the city’s pizza offerings are increasingly earning attention beyond California. From innovative neighborhood spots to ambitious dining destinations, L.A. is building a pizza identity that can hold its own alongside established food hubs like New York or London.
Now, one local pizzeria has earned a major international accolade. Pizzeria Sei has been named one of the two second-best pizzerias in the United States by 50 Top Pizza’s 2026 ranking, tying with San Francisco’s Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. The recognition makes Sei the highest-ranked pizzeria in Los Angeles and California on this year’s list.
How Pizzeria Sei earned its spot among America’s Best
50 Top Pizza is an influential international guide dedicated to ranking pizzerias across Italy, the United States, and the world. Its annual selections assess the overall pizzeria experience, including the quality of the pizza, service, atmosphere, and beverage program, through anonymous inspections.
For Sei, the guide highlighted its Neo-Neapolitan, also known as Tokyo-style, pizza, which brings Japanese influences into a contemporary interpretation of the classic pie. The minimalist restaurant centers its oven and work counter, while its staff helps guests understand the concept and approach behind the menu.
The dough is highly hydrated and undergoes prolonged fermentation using selected flours. The result is a light pizza with an airy structure and crispy base, reflecting the technical precision that the inspectors praised.
Its toppings combine high-quality Italian ingredients with Japanese-inspired flavors and carefully balanced pairings. The beverage menu complements the concept with selected wines and attention to food pairings.
According to 50 Top Pizza, these are the top 10 U.S. Pizzerias in 2026
Una Pizza Napoletana, New York
Pizzeria Sei, Los Angeles / Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, San Francisco
Razza, Jersey City
Truly Pizza, Dana Point
Francesco Martucci Miami
Don Antonio, New York
Jay’s, Kenmore
Ribalta, New York / Robert’s, Chicago
Leña, Cleveland
Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Portland
