Best Comfort Food Classics Pizza Restaurants in Westwood
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Lamonica's NY Pizza
Decades-old New York slice shop where UCLA generations still line up.
Notable Picks
8.3
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Open since 1980 on Gayley, Lamonica's channels New York slice-joint energy with foldable pies, Sicilian squares, and garlic knots that have fed generations of Bruins late into the evening. It's the classic grab-a-slice spot before or after campus events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic cheese slice, Sicilian pepperoni square, Garlic knots with marinara
What Makes it Special: Decades-old New York slice shop where UCLA generations still line up.
8.3
Pomodoro Trattoria is a cozy neighborhood room where the Lasagna Classica anchors a menu of pastas, risotti, and veal plates. It’s a go-to for locals seeking hearty, saucy comfort food and a glass of wine without leaving the Westwood Boulevard strip.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna Classica, Gnocchi al Pesto, Polpette Della Casa
What Makes it Special: Casual trattoria known for generously portioned lasagna baked with béchamel and slow-cooked ragu.
Danny Boy's brings a chef-driven New York slice joint to the former 800 Degrees space just off Westwood Boulevard, with long-fermented dough, classic pies, and a playful interior full of neon and pizza iconography. It draws slice hunters, campus regulars, and downtown fans of the original location looking for crisp, foldable rounds and hefty Sicilian squares.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pepperoni Pie, Regular Cheese Pie, Sicilian Pepperoni Square Slice
What Makes it Special: Modern slice shop from chef Daniel Holzman focused on long-fermented New York–style pies.