Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen is a top-rated pizza restaurant in Santa Monica, CA, serving fresh, satisfying pizza made to bring people together. Known for its 4.40-star rating, this local favorite offers a flavorful dining experience that combines quality ingredients, comforting recipes, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re craving a classic slice, a hearty specialty pizza, or a convenient meal with family and friends, Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen delivers the kind of pizza restaurant experience locals and visitors trust for great taste and consistent quality.
To discover why diners choose this Santa Monica, CA pizza restaurant for memorable meals and local flavor, explore Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen today.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Family Meal!! XL Cheese pizza served with a LG Caesar Salad and an order of delicious wings. (additional charges apply per extra toppings)
Family Meal!! XL Cheese pizza served with a LG Caesar Salad and an order of delicious wings. (additional charges apply per extra toppings)
Pasta Pair Feast: Two Pastas, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Cake, and a Fresh Salad—Indulgence in Every Bite
Grilled broccolini served preserved lemon vinaigrette
Sweet & sticky buffalo sauce, Spicy BBQ, or BBQ w/ ranch dressing
Get your crunch on! Our crinkle cut fries are perfectly seasoned and ready for a ketchup adventure
Imagine: warm, crusty ciabatta from Bread Lounge, soaked in our own rich, handcrafted garlic butter. This isn't just garlic bread, it's an experience
Dive into three juicy beef meatballs, swimming in rich marinara, blanketed with melted mozzarella and a dusting of parmesan. It's a saucy, meaty masterpiece
Crispy, golden hand-breaded zucchini, fried to perfection. A delightful crunch with every bite, paired with house-made ranch and a bright squeeze of lemon
Crisp, golden, homemade Onion rings served w/ ranch
Romaine and iceberg lettuce mix, tomatoes, olives, garbanzo beans, mozzarella, & pepperoncini served with Italian dressing
Baby arugula, Grana parmesan, red onions, corn, & cracked black pepper, served with lemon vinaigrette
Crisp romaine, Grana parmesan, & garlic herbed croutons, served with house made Caesar dressing
Crisp romaine, tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, & feta cheese, served with Italian Dressing
Large Italian Salad with roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, provolone, & Italian cold cuts
Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, olives, artichoke hearts, basil, pepperoncini, provolone, & turkey, served with ranch dressing
Crisp romaine, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, & basil, served with house made balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional tomato sauce, cherry tomato, garlic, basil, & olive oil
Rigatoni, draped in a four-hour braised beef ragu. Think: intensely savory, utterly tender, and finished with the perfect balance of Parmesan and fresh parsley
Cream Sauce made with Grana Parmesan & Roasted Garlic, mixed mushrooms, & parsley
House made pesto with Fusili Noodles, chicken, cherry tomato, & cheese
Our fusilli dances with a creamy pink sauce, robust sausage, tender broccolini, and a whisper of Calabrian heat. Finished with parmesan and fresh parsley, it's a taste of Italy with a modern twist
Imagine layers of tender pasta, nestled between a rich, slow-simmered beef ragu, creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a generous dusting of Parmesan, all bathed in our vibrant house-made marinara. It's the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug from Nonna.
Breaded chicken tenders served over spaghetti with mozzarella, marinara, parmesan, and parsley
Breaded eggplant served over spaghetti with mozzarella and marinara
Fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, red onion, basil pesto, & balsamic vinaigrette
Mayo, mustard, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, & Italian dressing
Provolone, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, & basil
Provolone, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan, pepperoncini, & basil
Mayo, mustard, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, & Italian dressing
Provolone, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese & basil
Mayo, mustard, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, & Italian dressing
Mayo, mustard, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, & Italian dressing
Tomato sauce, mozzarella
Tomatoes, garlic, & basil
Ricotta, mozzarella, Grana Parmesan, Garlic, & spinach
Marinara sauce, Fresh mozzarella, basil, & extra virgin olive oil
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes & ricotta
Sausage, roasted red peppers, & onions
Italian ham, pineapple, pickled jalapeno
Mixed mushrooms, onions, creme fraiche, herbs
Sliced meatballs, tomatoes, garlic, basil, & jalapenos
Pepperoni, canadian bacon, sausage, & sliced meatballs
BBQ chicken, red onions, mushrooms, & cilantro
Basil pesto base, roasted chicken breast, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, & feta
Roasted chicken breast, roasted garlic, smoked mozzarella, & artichoke hearts
Mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, olives, & onions
Breaded eggplant, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, basil, & smoked mozzarella
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, olives, tomatoes
Pepperoni, ricotta, mikes hot honey, calabrian chili, & basil
Tomato sauce, mozzarella
Tomatoes, garlic, & basil
Ricotta, mozzarella, Grana Parmesan, Garlic, & spinach
Marinara sauce, Fresh mozzarella, basil, & extra virgin olive oil
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes & ricotta
Sausage, roasted red peppers, & onions
Italian ham, pineapple, pickled jalapeno
Mixed mushrooms, onions, creme fraiche, herbs
Sliced meatballs, tomatoes, garlic, basil, & jalapenos
Pepperoni, canadian bacon, sausage, & sliced meatballs
BBQ chicken, red onions, mushrooms, & cilantro
Basil pesto base, roasted chicken breast, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, & feta
Roasted chicken breast, roasted garlic, smoked mozzarella, & artichoke hearts
Mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, olives, & onions
Breaded eggplant, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, basil, & smoked mozzarella
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, olives, tomatoes
Pepperoni, ricotta, mikes hot honey, calabrian chili, & basil
Tomato sauce, mozzarella
Tomatoes, garlic, & basil
Ricotta, mozzarella, Grana Parmesan, Garlic, & spinach
Marinara sauce, Fresh mozzarella, basil, & extra virgin olive oil
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes & ricotta
Sausage, roasted red peppers, & onions
Italian ham, pineapple, pickled jalapeno
Mixed mushrooms, onions, creme fraiche, herbs
Sliced meatballs, tomatoes, garlic, basil, & jalapenos
Pepperoni, canadian bacon, sausage, & sliced meatballs
BBQ chicken, red onions, mushrooms, & cilantro
Basil pesto base, roasted chicken breast, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, & feta
Roasted chicken breast, roasted garlic, smoked mozzarella, & artichoke hearts
Mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, olives, & onions
Breaded eggplant, broccoli, tomatoes, garlic, basil, & smoked mozzarella
Pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, green bell peppers, onions, olives, tomatoes
Pepperoni, ricotta, mikes hot honey, calabrian chili, & basil
12 oz Coca Cola can
12 oz Diet Coke can
12 oz Sprite can
12 oz A&W Root Beer can
12 oz Niagara bottled water
355 ml Imported Coca Cola
355 ml San Pellegrino sparkling water
House-made sweet & tangy buffalo sauce
Hear from our valued guests
The food here is amazing. Staff is really friendly and helpful. Been eating here for years and quality has always been on point.
We stopped for a pica on our way to the LAX airport. The pica was amazing. We took the pica Spicy Bear. Recommend the place and the pica.
Loved the place... we're talking about a "non-corporate" pizza place, hence the dough and the toppings have a different texture and flavor (important to support all local small businesses). Store is small and though for pickup only or perhaps a quick order. Price was reasonable and pie sizes were generous. Waiting time was not bad at all. I'll visit again next time I'm in the area.
I wish we could give more than 5 stars! We’re visiting from Gold Coast, Australia and googled pizza places near our accommodation. The reviews lead us here and it did not disappoint. The food was amazing but what made everything even better was the service. So kind, friendly and accommodating. If we ever make it back to Santa Monica we will definitely be coming back here. Thanks so much, you’ve marked a core memory for our holiday :)
I love this place. The food always tastes so fresh and the staff is always really friendly. For $15 I got the #5 combo - chicken Caesar, drink, slice of pizza. I love the dressing they have for the salad. It’s really good.
Stopped in for a late night bite and was recommended the Lasagna. Let me start off by saying WOW 🤩 not only is it homemade like Mom’s but the noodles are cooked to perfection and the sauce and cheese are bursting with flavor! Can’t wait to come back and try the pizza next time. Overall rating 10/10!
I went on my lunch break after calling my order in, and when I arrived, my pizza wasn't ready, which I totally understood since I could see there were multiple orders before mine. Seeing that made me realize that this place might actually have good food since it was my first time trying it. The guy at the front counter gave me a free soda for the wait and was apologetic about my order not being ready. How many times haven't we all encountered that at other restaurants, and they don't seem to care for their customers. I thought that was a very nice gesture of the guy. It goes to show that this place truly cares for their customers and trust me when I say their pizza is delicious!! I totally recommend this place, and the guy at the front needs a raise😉🤗
I frequented this establishment almost weekly while growing up, and it set a standard I have yet to encounter since relocating from California. The quality, consistency, and overall experience remain unmatched, to the extent that I would seriously consider returning solely for proximity to this location.
If you’re anywhere near Santa Monica and craving AMAZING pizza, this place is an absolute must. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel so welcome, the vibes are always warm, friendly, and cozy. It’s the kind of pizza parlor that instantly feels like your go-to spot. My personal favorites are the Spicy Bear and the Bianco pizzas… both are insanely delicious and packed with flavor. And don’t even get me started on the spicy BBQ wings, the PERFECT balance of sweet and spicy. I literally crave them all the time. A huge shoutout to Ruben, who always goes above and beyond to make customers feel welcomed. His energy, personality, and friendliness truly make the experience even better every single time. Great food, great people, great atmosphere. Honestly, nothing but amazing things to say about this place. One of my favorite spots to hit for my lunch break with my coworkers and definitely a hidden gem.
Staff is super friendly! Got recommended the “Spicy Bear” pizza (one of the best pizzas i’ve ever had btw). Poor guy burnt his finger carrying the pizza to our table (very dedicated employee:D). The XL size was enough for 5 people. We even got a complimentary tiramisu :)) Overall - loved the experience
Common questions about Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen is located at 1318 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403, United States, Santa Monica, CA 90403, United States.
You can reach Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen by calling +1 310-393-4554.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 380 customer reviews.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following offerings: Comfort food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Vegetarian options.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Table service.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following amenities: Restroom.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following crowd: Groups, University students.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following children: Good for kids.
Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen features the following parking: Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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