Best Group Dining Gatherings Pizza Restaurants in Torrance
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mom Said Yes
Big New York–style pies served in a rowdy bar-arcade setting.
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Mom Said Yes
8.3
Mom Said Yes is a New York–style pizza bar and arcade where 18-inch pies, craft cocktails, and constant events share the same loud, playful room. Locals lean on it for crispy, foldable pizzas with creative toppings plus a built-in night out of games, music, and sports on TV. It’s the spot when you want a party vibe and serious pizza in one place.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bad Influence vodka-sauce pizza with cup-and-char pepperoni, Spicy Permission Slip sriracha-agave chicken pizza, Detention Special pesto burrata and prosciutto pizza
What Makes it Special: Big New York–style pies served in a rowdy bar-arcade setting.
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The Rolling Hills Plaza outpost of Mama D’s brings the brand’s crowd-pleasing pastas and pink-sauce plates to a busy South Torrance shopping center. Expect energetic service, garlic-heavy appetizers, and big, shareable bowls that make it a popular choice for family dinners before or after errands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Penne with pink vodka sauce, Cheese ravioli with marinara, Garlic knots with marinara
What Makes it Special: Lively, bigger-portion Italian with the brand’s signature pink-sauce pastas.
8.1
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Jack's Pizza & Subs is a strip-mall standby where East Coast-style subs share the spotlight with pies, giving South Torrance a casual spot for toasted sandwiches and game-night takeout. Beyond the pizza, locals talk up the meatball, Philly-style cheesesteaks, and classic cold-cut combos built on sturdy rolls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meatball Sub, Philly Cheesesteak, Jack's Special Cold-Cut Sub
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood pizza shop that takes its toasted subs as seriously as its pies.
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Quick Bites Champions
Pesto’s Italian is a classic, no-frills neighborhood red-sauce joint where pizzas, big bowls of pasta, and old-school chicken plates come out in portions built for leftovers. It trades design flash for hearty plates and friendly service, drawing longtime regulars who treat it as their weeknight Italian default.
Must-Try Dishes:
Linguini al pesto, Spaghetti carbonara, Chicken Marsala
What Makes it Special: Old-school red-sauce cooking with huge portions and a loyal following.
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7.8
Lamppost Pizza in the Rolling Hills corridor functions as a classic pizza-and-beer hangout, pairing thickly topped pies with pitchers, wings, and plenty of TV screens. Families and teams use it for post-game gatherings while regulars treat it as a casual spot to grab a slice and catch a game. The room leans more toward neighborhood sports bar than polished restaurant, but that’s part of the appeal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Combination pizza with sausage, pepperoni, and veggies, Meat Lovers pizza, Buffalo wings
What Makes it Special: Old-school pizza parlor feel with beer pitchers and game-day energy.