Esco's New York Style Pizza

Michael Harrold

NY Cheese Slice - 5 🌟! NY Meat Lover's Slice - 5 🌟! I found Esco's Pizza when I was reviewing another place close by. I saved it on my maps and came back when I was in the area. I love pizza in all shapes, sizes, styles, and a variety of toppings, and Esco's looks interesting from the outside. I am happy to report that their pizza is excellent. Sometimes, the LA pizza scene gets overshadowed by some of the bigger names out there and smaller, newer spots like Esco's (the owner said he'd been there about 10 months) can be harder to spot. The pizza is available by the slice, and I had two NY slices. They were huge slices. The ones I had were super fresh. Crust was chewy and crunchy. Cheese, sauce, and toppings are all excellent. The owner, who was there and happy to chat, was friendly and had a strong NY accent, so you know he knew what he was doing. I was quite happy with my slices. Their dining room is excellent as well with a big, huge open kitchen as the main feature so you can watch the magic happen. I parked on the street, so I'm not sure if there is parking. Show Esco's some love! He deserves success in bringing his NY pizza to LA and sharing it with all of us.

J. Bryant

Esco’s on Pico is the real deal for New York pizza lovers in LA! This spot brings that authentic East Coast vibe, from the bright orange decor to the hustle and bustle of the place—it almost feels like you’re grabbing a slice in NYC! The pizza itself? Unmatched. The crust has that perfect NY fold and flop, with just the right char and crispiness on the edges, and it packs incredible flavor. The cheese melts in all the right ways, and the pepperoni’s got that savory punch you crave. Esco’s doesn’t just serve pizza—they serve an experience that transports you right back to the city. A solid 9.5 out of 10 slice for any NY-style pie fan. I highly recommend!

Anna V Garibay

Pizza that does everything right! Could be the best pizza in town easily, but I’d suggest better flour and a more flavorful sauce. The crust was perfect. My slice wasn’t soggy and flaccid. The flour isn’t special but they do know how to make the most of it. I think the person that bakes the pizzas deserves tons of credit. Serious! Sauce everywhere, really good sauce too, but not the best. Better than most definitely. So much sauce I don’t care and the crust keeps it from ruining everything. This pizza really outdoes most pizzas! The large with pepperoni, mushrooms and olives is $40. It’s larger than most large pizzas too. This pizza is definitely one of the best and if it had better ingredients it might just be the best. Sadly they use the word ”pie” which is my pizza pet peave. lol It’s not a pie, sorry nyc. Tons of parking but the lot is often full.

Magno Portilla

The best margherita slice in LA? Absolutely yes! It is simple and not bombarded with a lot of nonsense. It is a true New York pizza joint. Coming from Queens is great to see another NYer bringing some much needed flavor to LA. I also tried his white slice, regular cheese slice, garlic knots that were delicious. My other favorite items were the knot filled with nutella and the sausage and pepperoni calzone. If you're from any of the five boroughs you would like the outside and the inside with the colors from New York, blue and orange. The customer service is excellent.

M

Rosie says she "nose" a legit NY crust when she sees one. We had pizza, wings, and salad. The pizza is true NY- makes you think you're gabbing a slice in the city, wings are ❤️‍🔥, and the basil on the caprese salad was farm-to-table fresh. It tasted like I had just grabbed it from my garden. The cherry on top is the amazing customer service. We are so glad we found our pizza spot in LA.