Best Late Night Legends Pizza Restaurants in Downtown LA
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Prince Street Pizza
Iconic New York-style Sicilian squares translated to a busy Arts District counter.
Notable Picks
8.8
The DTLA outpost of New York’s famed slice shop focuses on thick Sicilian squares and classic foldable rounds with assertive sauces and cupped pepperoni. Lines and late hours reflect how often locals lean on it for a fast, indulgent pizza fix in the Arts District.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Spring Pie, Naughty Pie, Prince Perfection square
What Makes it Special: Iconic New York-style Sicilian squares translated to a busy Arts District counter.
8.8
Downtown’s go-to New York–style slice shop, Joe’s turns out foldable thin-crust pies with a blistered edge and just-sweet-enough sauce, and it stays open into the early morning for service-industry folks and bar spillover. Expect a fast-moving line, late-night energy, and reliably hot slices whether you order a classic cheese, Sicilian square, or a fully loaded pie.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Slice, Sicilian Pepperoni Slice, BBQ Chicken Pizza
What Makes it Special: NYC-style slices with serious late-night hours in the heart of DTLA.
8.5
Detroit-style square pies with a thick, airy crumb and caramelized frico crust anchor this high-energy L.A. LIVE outpost. It’s the spot for pre- and post-game slices that feel indulgent enough to justify arena prices, plus their cult-favorite burger for late-night cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roni Overload (triple Ezzo pepperoni Detroit-style pie), Vodka (house vodka-sauce pie with basil and pecorino), Le Big Matt Burger (double-stack burger on pretzel bun)
What Makes it Special: Brooklyn-born Detroit-style pizza with a buzzy arena-adjacent setting and serious craft toppings.
#4
Braazo Pizza
8.4
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Braazo riffs on New York–style pizza with a big-tent menu—by-the-slice, whole pies, vegan options, wings, and even fresh-baked cookies—served late into the night just off 7th and Main. With plenty of delivery and takeout volume plus TVs and beer on tap, it’s a dependable stop for groups refueling after concerts or bar crawls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Pizza, Braazo Special Pizza, Fresh-Baked Cookies
What Makes it Special: High-volume DTLA slice shop balancing classic pies with vegan and gluten-free options.
Worthy Picks
#5
Prime Pizza
7.8
Housemade dough and sauce built on NYC fundamentals—Di Fara and Patsy's DNA filtered through an LA lens that actually accommodates vegan and gluten-free eaters without treating them as afterthoughts. The downtown spot runs loud and late, which is the point: this is where you end up at 1 AM when you need a proper slice, not a sit-down experience. Pricing stays honest for the neighborhood, making it easy to order a full spread of squares and knots without doing math.
Must-Try Dishes:
New York Style Cheese Pie, Garlic Knots, Grandma Pie
What Makes it Special: Housemade dough and sauce inspired by NYC legends like Di Fara and Patsy's, built for LA with vegan and gluten-free options most NY-style shops skip.
7.6
Opened in 2025 with Issa Rae’s restaurant group, Downtown Dough pairs wood-fired pizzas and Italian-ish comfort food with a spritz-heavy cocktail list and a funk-era soundtrack in a highly designed space. Dinner-only hours that stretch to 11pm make it a stylish option for late-night dates and drinks when you want more of a night out than a quick slice.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita Pizza, Funky Focaccia, Tiramisu Banana Pudding
What Makes it Special: A funk-inspired, design-forward pizza bar with wood-fired pies and strong cocktails.