Zelda's Original Gourmet Pizza
For three consecutive years, Zelda's has won the popular vote for "Best Pizza in Sacramento" on local television station KCRA's A-List, but the award is just the latest in a long history of honors. Zelda's combines authentic Italian recipes and top-quality ingredients to create a Chicago-style pizza that sizzles. Choose a classic combo (sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and onion) or the exotic "spinnocoli" (seasoned spinach, broccoli, garlic, cheeses and fresh tomatoes) in small, medium and large sizes. Prices are moderate.
Zelda's Original Gourmet Pizza
1415 21st Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 447-1400
http://www.zeldasgourmetpizza.com/
Original Pete's Pizza Pasta Grill
Pete's lives by its motto, "Life's too short for bad pizza." The pizza menu offers something for everyone from "The Veghead" to "Pete's All Meat," with every pizza made from fresh, hand-tossed New York-style dough. Enjoy a selection of craft brews created by the Firestone Walker Brewing Company and brewed just blocks away at Pete's Brewery. Prices are moderate; on-line coupons are usually available.
Original Pete's Pizza Pasta Grill
2001 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-6770
http://www.originalpetes.net/
Annabelle's
Annabelle's serves up a wide variety of Italian dishes, including pizza, at its location in Old Sacramento, a 28-acre National Historical Landmark along the Sacramento River. The restaurant features a bargain buffet ($4.99 for lunch and $5.99 for dinner) that includes pizza, salad bar, spaghetti, macaroni and pop. Take advantage of their parking validation (two hours free parking with $30 purchase) in this area where parking is at a premium.
Annabelle's
200 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 448-6239
http://www.annabellespizzaca.com/
Luigi's Pizza
Luigi's is a treasure tucked away in the seedy Stockton Avenue neighborhood. The pizzas are classics and served on a thin crust, although a thick crust is available on request. Try the sausage, still made on the premises. The restaurant has operated on this corner since 1953, when you could get a large sliced salami pizza for $2. Prices have gone up since then, but remain reasonable.
Luigi's Pizza
3800 Stockton Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95820
(916) 456-0641
(no website)
Famous Pizza
Famous Pizza is tucked into a strip mall just a few blocks north of William Land Park. If you can't wait to eat after a round on the golf course or a run in the park, this family-run restaurant will satisfy. They serve reliably good pizza at a reliably good price. Ask about their specials, which often include a large bottle of soda thrown in with your meal.
Famous Pizza
2998 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 448-3333
(no website)
