It was my first time visiting Pizzeria Amore today, located in a shopping complex in Laguna Woods I'd never been to before, and I chose to drive longer to visit this store than it would've taken me to get to Slice House in Fountain Valley by a Pizza World Champion, because my experience at Slice House last weekend wasn't what I really wanted in a cool pizza shop (a little too much of a bar vibe) and the other pizza places nearby with a nice vibe offer really great slices, but I wanted something filling or satisfying that would be affordably priced and made with quality standards I could trust. I was actually blown away by how genuine and warm of a person the owner was, and the New York style pizza slices on offer did not disappoint at all - they were fantastic & really hit the spot!! The veggie pizza slice was really wonderful with lots of clean, fresh, and properly-cooked veggies on top with a nice coat of mozzarella pizza cheese. The cheese slice itself also hits differently, in that because there aren't any veggies taking away the heat from the cheese component during the cooking process, the cheese cooks really nicely with an almost hot temperature and the tomato sauce under the gooey cheese layer was really amazingly delicious too. The cheese got to be a bit much in some bites towards the end so I pulled little bits of cheese off and it was really nicely integrated and came off with little bits of mini cheese pulls too. The crust was simply out of this world amazing, it was like sourdough almost but super soft and the perfect density, almost like a pull apart garlic knot kind of a texture (without the garlic). It was so impressive that I likened the crust here to Eric Kayser's patented liquid sourdough that his Parisian-based Maison Kayser is famous for. There were two other staff that I saw and/or heard during my visit today, and all three of them looked like such wonderful people, I really wish I could do a catering order with them or something, because their pizza is kind of a lot like Costco pizza, but way better quality so would present a lot better too! There are also a lot of more creative options to choose from, including Hawaiian and Chicken Alfredo, as just a couple of examples. Another really cool thing is that the TV inside their shop was playing a full feature film from The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which absolutely captivated me and just goes to show what trailblazers these guys at Pizzeria Amore really are. In short, the NY style pizza here is incredibly tasty and gets one of the top spots for pizza value... they might not always be crowded because Laguna Woods isn't a highly frequented area by those who don't usually have business there, but with everything else really making a lot of sense for this brand, I think the owner(s) could focus on maybe tightening up the menu design to be easier to read and choose from, having a more highly visible decal for their front entrance (seemed a little faded), add a few more NY decor pieces inside (there were some nice ones already there but more would give a better wow factor), and then market their brand as one of the best choices for NY style pizzas in OC that specializes in catering, events, etc. Also, they could look into helping someone who wants to sell something with a store in a store concept so that the commercial space is fully maximized. I really love this place & definitely am looking to visit at least once a month (since I only eat out sparingly on weekends) - thank you for the awesomeness!! read more

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Tried Pizzeria Amore in 2025 while on vacation. Came back this year and had to get it again for a beach day. So good! read more

Pizzeria Amore - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California

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I ordered 20 pizzas for a large group, and they did an amazing job! Every pizza arrived hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. With an order that big, we were especially impressed that everything was prepared perfectly and delivered right on time. We also ordered salads that were prepared fresh and came with an assortment of salad dressings. Our pizza party was a huge hit with our group, and the delivery service was friendly and reliable. Great food, great service, and a great experience! Highly recommend! read more

I love this place. The owner is so kind and very caring and a fantastic chef. I'm so grateful that pizza Amore is in our community that providing an incredible authentic delicious service for everyone that lives here absolutely come by and get some pies. Enjoy. read more

Pizzeria Amore - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California

Great pizza, fresh ingredients, and excellent service! The crust was perfectly crispy, and everything tasted delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back! read more

Ordered takeout. Order was completed on time, service was quick, and food was delicious! Pizza was flavorful and crust was perfect. read more

Pizzeria Amore - Meat Lover - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California

Delicious traditional pizza and AFFORDABLE! Owner is friendly and greeted us with a smile. Will definitely go back.

If you're looking for a fantastic pizza experience, pizzeria is the place to be perfect for a casual meal with friends or family I tried their Margherita pizza last time was awesome the service was friendly, highly recommend read more

I have ordered in the past and today was so disappointed! Pizza was late getting here and cold. After waiting for delivery I had to put it in the toaster oven to warm up. I don't think o will order again from there. read more

Absolute five star experience from start to finish! This is the second time I've tried Pizzeria Amore, and this time for a big party. I called an hour before to place a delivery order of multiple pizzas and it was delivered on time with everything requested. The customer service on the phone was even great. Not to mention the pizzas were absolutely delicious and piping hot. Hands-down will be my to go to pizza place from now on. Also, must note, that I LOVE that they have gluten-free pizza!!! Highly recommend. . read more

Pizzeria Amore - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California

What an amazing business!! I had a million issues happening along with one of our teams working really late. I needed to order pizzas to their location (new location) and jumped on to Yelp. We have ordered from here one other time and our team LOVED the pizzas. So, I'm so distracted that I order them wrong online. I call them praying they can tell me what to do to fix this. They were so kind and understanding. THEY took care of it all!! I've learned my lesson. I'm going to call them from now on. I can't be trusted with multitasking while ordering pizzas to a new address for delivery online. lol! Thank You so much Pizzeria Amore for your extraordinary 10 Star Service!! read more

Great pizza. Reasonable prices. Very friendly service. It's really nice they do individual slices.

Thanks to Pizzaria Amores on El Toto Rd , my wife and I shared the very best NY style pizza we have had in years ! Management goes overboard preparing just what you order to perfection! Delivery was very timely and very consistent! We are from the NY area and Amores is the best of all that we have tried and we will continue to recommend to all our friends and neighbors'! Gary Bain Lt Col USAF ret! read more

My husband and I love their BBQ CHICKEN pizza. It's the best bbq chicken pizza we've ever tried and we've tried about 10-15 places. It tastes homemade, fresh, and very flavorful. The crust sometimes in pizza isn't great if not stuffed crust hehe but I do eat their crust. Normally I'd give to my Hubby. Their garlic sticks are sooooo FLUFFY!!!. We've only ordered Togo from this place but service is always fast, our orders ready in quoted time, and staff seems friendly. Should definitely stop and eat here sometime. Seems like a nice weekday date. read more

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Staff: They were very friendly and accommodating. I was quite pleased with the customer service here. Quality/Quantity: The pizza is really good here. Huge slices like the ones at Costco. New York style so large and floppy. Value: Super good deal. I got their special of 2 slices and a drink for $7.99. Wow! Overall: I'll be back for sure. read more

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Great pizza!! I was super hungry and wanted to try this place out and it didn't disappoint. The pizza was flavorful. I will definitely be back!! read more

Great Pizza and extras ! More selections that are available for the Family ! Great for a Family !! read more

Best place for eating pizza with family and friends Amazing atmosphere and costumer service Highly recommend Best management read more

last week... I ordered 2 x 2 large (2 toppings) and 1 pepp and somehow mucked up order and provide 2 pepp and 1 2 topping... I didn't realize until I shared with fishing crew. Pizza crust was way to thick, ingredient appear good but overall taste of the specialty and pepp pizza was unremarkable. Must have been an off day or not. I'm weary of these rave reviews. read more

This is our go to pizza place. They make good pizzas and it's close to home. I do wish the make garlic knots instead of the garlic bread. That's my only gripe. The people are nice and the restaurant is small but quaint. read more

Gave it a go and glad we did! The Pizza was cooked the way we wanted with greater taste! Five sta

Pizza and spaghetti were delicious. Timely and kind service, too I highly recommend the place read more

Where to start?!? Well they open earlier than many other pizza joints around the area which was a great start. Pizza and wings that I ordered was amazing. Not only were the pizzas nice sizes but the presentation and flavor was great. I didn't dine in but picked up and the workers there were nice. I definitely will come here again as this place is a respectable place to get pizza around the way. S Sorry no pics I was too in the zone but I had the meat lovers, Hawaiian, and the super recommended if you about bbq is the bbq chicken pizza!!! Wow what favor that pizza had 5/5 all day... read more

The pizza was for the most part tasteless, due to the dryness of all the toppings. We're seriously wondering if the toppings were frozen.

Me and my family really liked the pizza! We got a 20 inch to share and a meal deal. They were friendly and accommodating :)

After 9 months i came back and got the same deal and it was just as good. $9.99 for two slices of (good size) pizza and a drink. Not bad in todays crazy economy! read more

Stay away unless you are looking for a very soggy pizza burrito. Totally disgusting. Never again. read more

Pizzeria Amore - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California

As usual , a far above average , east coast style slice (s) Best pepperoni slice in CA But I recommend to ask to "toast " the display slices AND most definitely ask for two small containers of sauce for dipping . You may need to lay one napkin on top of the cheese as it's an "oily " slice Excellent everything . The servers are THE BEST read more

Pizza here is delicious, I've been coming here over 5 years and quality still the same and even better. This place does not disappoint. Fresh toppings, good quality cheese. Wings are the best Friendly staff and welcoming. Highly recommended read more

Pizzeria Amore - My favorite: 1/2 Alfredo Sauce with pepperoni, Mushroom, sausage and jalapeño 1/2 chicken, bacon bitts and mushrooms - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California

Delivery was fast for a Saturday night. Pizza was excellent. We had Meat Lovers and BBQ chicken, both YUMMO!

The best place in Laguna woods to go eat pizza with family or friends. I highly recommend for those that live around the area to try it out.

The first time I came here was about a year ago. It was late at night and I walked in, saw there were three pieces left of sliced pizza, So I said hey how much for those three slices I only got 10 bucks,!? I don't know who but someone said no problem we're getting ready to close Love you guy You can have it all for 10 bucks. Well that got me hooked!! Now I come here every fourth day to get a slice of pizza, and today I just ordered the Baked Ziti Pasta with meatballs!. I know it's going to be fabulous I will update you all and let you know... Dianna read more

love pizza and love helping my local pizza establishments , but I'd like to get what I ordered as some members of my family can be picky , so instead of getting jalapeños and pepperoni I got a ton of black olives & pepperoni , not what I expected when I lifted the box lid , completed disappointed !!! and not a black olive fan , my single $8.99 salad was also completing topped with black olives , not sure I'll be back read more

Delicious pizza I travel from Irvine just to get there pizza excellent service and pizza is always fresh!

Delicious traditional style pizza made from fresh ingredients and well-priced! I grew up eating homemade Italian food in my best friend's home several times a week. Mrs. Cessario would definitely "approve" ! read more

OK, I'll start this on a positive - the pizza here was VERY GOOD. Taste, texture, crust, seasoning; spot on! But...I'm sorry to say that your staff really needs some crucial training or reminders. You DO NOT stack hot pizza slices fresh out the oven ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER. That's pizza 101, no matter what coast you live on. I had to pull apart my two slices like they were a plate of nachos that were falling apart and dripping all over each other. It made for a very messy, unpleasant eating experience. In the car. If I hadn't been on the road (with a fairly busy schedule) when I opened the box, I would've gone back in and asked for two different slices, boxed properly. The gentleman that served me was quite polite, though. Very nice guy. I'll even go back when I'm in the area because I would love to take back these two stars. The quality of the food was five star worthy. read more

Not sure why this pizza place got such high reviews. Their pizza is mediocre at best. My pizza was misshapen, not that that matters much but it was an indication of their overall attention. I got a ham and peppers and the toppings were minimal, and it was over cooked on top of that. I don't think I will return. read more

2 stars for flavor Crust not tasty, but crispy and uninteresting Pasta smelled overly like olives when we didn't get it with olives Way too much cheese Red sauce was very bland Service was friendly and it wasn't busy at 6pm ==== I was pretty excited given the reviews, but I guess I should quell them regardless the amount. For the price $30ish for 4 slices of pizza and a pasta, it was a pretty good deal but that's all really. The crust and red sauce was bland and flavorless. The pizza was very whatever, I find pizza press to be better. When we opened the container of baked ziti, and overwhelming smell of olives dispersed into the air. It was a bit alarming. This was also bland and whatever, I had to add fish sauce, black pepper, some sugar, and Italian herbs to give it flavor. Would save my stomach for sgt pepperoni also in the area read more

This is like the pie you get in NYC. My family is from NY & it brought back great memories. So good! The guys working tonight were very nice. Just what we needed after a nerve wracking drive back from L.A. read more

Delicious, fresh meat lovers pizza by the slice to crush odd hour cravings! I picked up a couple slices, took home and topped it with some arugula and drizzled with olive oil! Yum! The food is great and fairly priced. Will come back for whole pizza orders! read more

Pizzeria Amore - Meat Lovers Pizza, Supreme and Pepperoni Pizza - Italian Near Me - Laguna Woods, California