Lamonica's NY Pizza

Amy 2 months ago

When I lived LA, Lamonica's and one other place were the only restaurants I would order pizza from. I've been in NYC for years now, and I had to come back and compare. It's definitely as good as you can get in NY.

Megan Krich 4 months ago

I brought my husband here for lunch and was honestly SO nervous... he was born and raised in Brooklyn NY and is incredibly critical about pizza. We've tried a lot of the "authentic" NY style pizzas in the area but have been mostly disappointed. Lamonica's was such a pleasant surprise! Not only was it authentic, this pizza was literally mouth-wateringly delicious! The cheese, the sauce, the crust... just an insane mix of amazing flavors. I told my husband "we finally found IT!" We'll be back home on the East Coast soon, but while we're here, Lamonica's is as close as it gets to NY pizza. Can't wait to come get another pie!

Mary Rahimkhani 5 months ago

I haven’t had it in a long time, but Lamonica’s is always a staple in Westwood area. It is not my top favorite pizza, but especially if you are around the area, it is a decent slice. 🍕 I would suggest takeout or delivery as the seating area in the store in very limited

Alex Xander 7 months ago

I've had Lamonica's bookmarked for years and years and I can finally say that this is just average pizza. Makes sense that in a college town every other restaurant is busy while I was the only customer here. When I walked in, I wasn't actually sure who worked there as there were 3 people yelling and laughing, only one who was initially behind the counter. Then as I went to pay I realized the other two were also "working" so I'm not sure how much attention there is to the business. I ordered a sausage slice and a Sicilian cheese square. The sausage slice had a good amount of sausage with good flavor. The part of the dough with the toppings had a good chew but the outer crust was extremely dry overcooked. As for the square slice, the sauce was a little sweet but good, but the amount of cheese was embarrassing. The dough in the middle again had a good fluffy chew but it was still dry and especially the outer crust. I feel like they overcook their pizzas, which sit out for who knows how long, drying out, then get dried out even more when reheated to order. I've had much worse and I've had much better and this won't be a place I return to

Alex A a year ago

A taste of NYC in LA. 🍕 Lamonica’s nails the New York vibe, from the decor to the pizza itself. They claim their dough comes straight from NYC—can’t confirm, but the pizza delivers. They don’t skimp on ingredients or stretch the dough too thin. The cheese slice was exactly how I remember a classic NY slice—cheesy, flavorful, and satisfying. The BBQ chicken was a little too sweet for my taste, but it still was a great slice. The grandma pepperoni slice had great fluffy-yet-crispy dough and well-spiced pepperoni, though I’ve had better versions where the sauce really stood out. Nice staff, quick reheating, and plenty of seating (both standing and sitting options). A few small tweaks—especially to the tomato and BBQ sauce—could take it to the next level, but overall, this is exactly the kind of experience you'd expect at this price point.