Founder & Head Pizzaiolo
Daniele Uditi
Born in Naples and trained under the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, Daniele brings decades of craft mastery and an infectious love of food to every shift at Pizzana.
Since 2012, Pizzana has been dedicated to bringing authentic Neapolitan tradition and the pizanna spirit of Naples to the heart of Los Angeles.
Our Origin
Pizzana is the culinary vision of Daniele Uditi, a Naples-born pizzaiolo who carried his grandmother's recipes across the Atlantic and planted them firmly on San Vicente Boulevard. Every pizzana pie begins as a labour of devotion — a 48-hour cold-fermented dough that forms the foundation of our award-winning menu.
Since opening our doors in 2012, we have served thousands of guests who come not just for the food but for the experience of something genuinely authentic. Our philosophy is simple: respect the craft, honour the ingredients, and welcome every guest like family.
Our pizanna tradition demands that we source only the finest San Marzano tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, and Italian 00 flour — because when the ingredients are honest, the pizza speaks for itself.
What Drives Us
Everything we do at Pizzana flows from a set of deeply held beliefs about food, community, and the responsibility that comes with craft.
We follow Neapolitan tradition with uncompromising precision — from hand-stretching the dough to firing in a wood-burning oven. Shortcuts have no place in our kitchen.
We partner with trusted Italian importers and local California farmers to ensure every topping, sauce, and cheese meets our exacting quality standards.
Pizzana is more than a restaurant — it is a gathering place. We invest in our neighbourhood, support local producers, and believe food is best when shared.
From compostable packaging to energy-efficient ovens and reducing food waste, we strive to be responsible stewards of the planet we all share.
Milestones
From a single oven in Los Angeles to a celebrated destination, here is the story of how Pizzana grew.
Daniele Uditi opens Pizzana on San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles. Armed with family recipes and a hand-built wood-fired oven, the neighbourhood immediately embraces the authentic Neapolitan flavours.
Pizzana is named one of Los Angeles Magazine's "Best New Restaurants." The Cacio e Pepe pizza earns a devoted following and begins attracting guests from across Southern California.
We introduce our now-legendary Slow Food antipasti menu and house-made dessert programme, including the beloved Bomboloni doughnuts that sell out every evening.
Following relentless demand, a second Pizzana location opens in Brentwood. The pizanna philosophy scales with the same care and craft that defined the original restaurant.
During a challenging period, Pizzana pivots to a celebrated delivery and take-away model, launching our pizza kit service so guests could recreate the magic at home — and our community rallies in return.
Celebrating 10 years of Pizzana with a limited-edition anniversary tasting menu and the launch of our catering and franchise programme, bringing the Neapolitan spirit to events across the United States.
Pizzana continues to evolve — new seasonal menus, an expanded wine and natural drinks programme, and a stronger commitment to sustainability ensure the next decade is even more delicious than the last.
The People
Behind every great pizza is a passionate team. These are the people who pour their hearts into every plate, every service, every day.
Founder & Head Pizzaiolo
Born in Naples and trained under the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, Daniele brings decades of craft mastery and an infectious love of food to every shift at Pizzana.
Executive Chef
A Culinary Institute of America graduate with a stage at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Rome, Sofia leads our antipasti and dessert programme with elegance and seasonality.
General Manager
With fifteen years of hospitality experience across Los Angeles's finest dining establishments, Marcus ensures every guest feels genuinely welcomed and every service runs flawlessly.
Pastry Chef
Elena's Bomboloni and Tiramisù have become the stuff of legend in Los Angeles. Trained in Florence, she brings artisanal pastry craft and a playful Italian spirit to the Pizzana dessert menu.