It’s hard to pick a favorite pizza spot when so many Sonoma County restaurants serve up excellent pies — whether hand-tossed, wood-fired or ooey-gooey Friday-night-style. To satisfy your pizza cravings, we’ve gone through some of our favorites from the past and picked out a few standout restaurants for tasty pies.
Rosso, Santa Rosa
Wood-fired pizzas with the “true Neapolitan style of crisp” featuring the kind of ingredients you’ve come to expect in Sonoma County: fresh, organic, locally-sourced and seasonal. The Funghi di Limone with oven roasted mixed mushrooms, taleggio and fontina cheese, shaved artichokes, finished with lemon oil and fresh thyme, is a favorite (pictured). 53 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa, 707-544-3221, rossopizzeria.com
Jackson’s Bar and Oven, Santa Rosa
Pizzas range from simple Margherita to prosciutto with mascarpone, pear and arugula, daily specials and even a gluten-free version. House favorite is the House Made Sausage (tomato sauce, provolone, olives, goat horn peppers and oregano). Feeling adventurous? Go for the Undecided and let the chef surprise you. 135 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-545-6900, jacksonsbarandoven.com
NY Pie, Santa Rosa
The go-to spot for desperate, late-night pizza fixes. Try the “Godfather” with sausage, artichoke hearts and garlic, or the lighter “Neapolitan” with fresh garden tomatoes and basil. NY Pie pizzas require the Manhattan-style fold to cram a slice into your face, and they’re uniquely Italian-American. The local pizza staple closed in late 2023 and reopened in the summer of 2024. 65 Brookwood Ave., Santa Rosa, 707 526-9743, nypie.pizza
Mary’s Pizza Shack, Multiple Locations
Among the best local options for pizza with kids, who can create their own pizza here. Crayons and activity sheets are brought to the table, and the restaurant also has “sensory-friendly kits” for children with autism and other special support needs. Locations in Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa, Sonoma and Windsor, maryspizzashack.com
PizzaLeah, Windsor
Leah Scurto puts every bit of her soul into making dough, sauce and cheese as perfect as possible. Her pizzas come in two styles, thin-crust round pies that are 12 or 16 inches or square-pan pies, which are made in limited quantities. Pizza names are usually references to friends or family. 9240 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 116, Windsor, 707-620-0551, pizzaleah.com
Tony’s of North Beach, Rohnert Park
Hit the jackpot with a pizza from the pie master himself, Tony Gemignani, a 13-time World Pizza Champion. Gemignani’s pizzas — from a simple Margherita to progressive thin-crusted Roman pizzas (savory to sweet slices) — have just the right amount of crisp and gentle char to make you swear off Friday night pizza delivery forever. Graton Casino, 288 Golf Course Drive W., Rohnert Park, 707-588-7741, gratonresortcasino.com
Acre Pizza, Multiple Locations
Detroit-style pizza is a winner, with a deep, crispy crust and melted cheese, along with seasonal favorite pies and slices. Locations in Cotati, Petaluma and Sebastopol, acrepizza.com
Slow Co. Pizza, Cotati
Cotati’s Slow Co. Pizza opened in November of 2024 with a focus on a “slow” mindset of sustainability, cooking and eating. The pizzeria uses long-fermented dough, sourcing seasonal ingredients from local family farms. The sourdough fermentation lends a nutty, slightly sour taste to the dough and creates air pockets for a crisp crust. From simple cheese pizzas to a fully loaded veggie pie, the dough and fresh ingredients are the stars of the show. 8197 La Plaza, Cotati, 707-796-5124, slowcopizza.com
Stellina Pronto, Petaluma
Last year, the custom-built Italian pizza oven at Stellina Pronto sprung to life, allowing the Petaluma bakery and cafe to churn out some great pies. You’ll find 11 kinds of pizza at Stellina, ranging from a simple Margherita to one of the best New Haven-style pizzas around. 23 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-789-9556, stellinapronto.com
Wild Goat Bistro, Petaluma
Thin and crispy pizzas lead the charge at this hidden gem in Petaluma. The stone and wood interior of the historic Great Petaluma Mill lends an Italian feel to the restaurant and fresh local ingredients elevate the Neapolitan style pies – there’s even an “In Season” pizza. 6 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-658-1156, wildgoatbistro.com
Old Chicago, Petaluma
This 40-plus-year-old Petaluma staple serves up seriously deep-dish pizza that even a Chicago native can appreciate. You’ll find an array of pies here, from double crust to thin crust, and toppings galore. Get a seat by the window for second-floor views of downtown Petaluma. 41 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma, 707-763-3897; 1390 N McDowell Blvd. Suite H, Petaluma, 707-732-8008, oldchgo.com
Red Grape, Sonoma
Brick-oven pies with an impossibly thin cracker crust that’s just sturdy enough for a few toppings, but shatters and crackles as soon as you stuff it into your mouth. Toppings range from classic clam, Margherita and cheese to California-influences like pear, gorgonzola, hazelnut and smoked bacon, or chipotle chicken with caramelized onions and cilantro. 529 First St. W., Sonoma, 707-996-4103, theredgrape.com
Mary’s Slice Shack, Sonoma
The best place in Sonoma to get a honking big slice on the go. It’s a favorite spot for kids hanging out after the Tuesday’s farmers market on the plaza. You can pick your toppings. 14 W. Spain St., Sonoma, 707-938-9290, maryssliceshack.com
Il Fuoco, Sonoma
Chef Rob Larman isn’t afraid to get creative with his wood-fired pizzas. Specialty pies include a massive Dungeness crab pizza, vegan pizza with dairy-free mozzarella or duck confit pizza. If you’re in the mood for something more traditional, say, pepperoni or plain cheese, he’s got that too. 18350 Sonoma Hwy., Sonoma, 707-522-7778, ilfuocopizza.com
Glen Ellen Star, Glen Ellen
Chef Weiswasser’s 650-degree custom-built wood oven perfumes the entire block with its smoke. Pizzas steal the show at this Wine Country classic, with a simple Margherita or White Pizza with guanciale and arugula easily feeding two. Try the tomato cream pie with espelette chili. 13648 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, 707-343-1384, glenellenstar.com
Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, Geyserville
Fresh slices of house-cured lardo on top of a wood-fired pizza. Toss on a few tomatoes and you’ll never look at another piece of mushroom and pepperoni quite the same way again. And it’s just one of the devilish pizzas at Dino Bugica’s rustic pizzeria. 21021 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 707-814-0111, diavolapizzeria.com
Journeyman Meat Co., Healdsburg
Peter Seghesio’s warm yet minimalist salumeria showcases several hand-operated Berkel meat slicers, hanging salumi, extensive wine racks and a wood-fired pizza oven. Choose between the Bianco, the Rosso and the Verde, all featuring top-notch ingredients. 404 Center St., Healdsburg, 707-395-6328, journeymanmeat.com
Papa’s Pizza Cafe, Cloverdale
Looking for pizza and some financial advice? At Papa’s Pizza in Cloverdale, you can get both. Owner Mike Nixon, a longtime financial planner and pie-spinner, operates a pizza parlor and financial services business under the same roof. The financial office is in the back of the pizzeria (most business is conducted online or over the phone). The Bear (pepperoni, pineapple, jalapenos, garlic and sausage) is a locals’ favorite. 105 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-894-4453, papaspizzacafe.com
Mombo’s Pizza, Multiple locations
There’s a reason this classic pizzeria is standing room only all weekend. It’s just darn good pizza. It’s our go-to on Friday nights, and we’re willing to wait the hour or two it takes for delivery during peak hours. Locations in Cotati, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, mombospizza.com
Sonoma Pizza Co., Forestville
Five days after opening in 2022, Sonoma Pizza Co. was already one of the most popular spots in west Sonoma County. The hype has yet to die down, as evidenced from being spotlighted in the fall by Yelp Elites as one of the 100 best places to eat in the Bay Area. The signature pizzas are made with long-fermented dough and cooked in pizza ovens for a puffy crust and thin bottom. 6615 Front St., Forestville, 707-820-1031, sonomapizzaco.com
Hazel, Occidental
Don’t be fooled by the small, nondescript building in the heart of Occidental that is Hazel. It’s full of life and great Mediterranean style food, including five kinds of wood-fired pizza. West county cheese takes these pizzas to the next level; try the Pt. Reyes Blue with caramelized onions, Marcona almonds, fig balsamic and arugula. 3782 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, 707-874-6003, restauranthazel.com
Gold Coast Coffee, Duncans Mills
On your way to the coast, stop by this cozy coffee shop for a cup of house roasted java and a wood-fired pizza on the deck. Homemade pastry is also baked in the wood-fired oven. 25377 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills, 707-865-1441, goldcoastcoffeebakery.com
Raymond’s Bakery, Cazadero
Hidden among the redwood groves in Cazadero is your diet’s downfall. Award-winning baker Mark Raymond and his wife Elizabeth know how to knead the dough, serving up fresh racks of breads in all shapes and sizes along with pastries and awesome pizzas. 5400 Cazadero Highway, Cazadero, 707-632-5335, cazbakery.com
Huria’s, Bodega Bay
Best known for their wood-fired Napoletana pizzas that come in flavors so dreamy you’ll have a hard time choosing. Try the Bodega, with Bechamel sauce, clams, mozzarella and garlic. Or the Chateau Rouge with Havarti, fresh mozzarella, smoked and caramelized onions, cremini mushrooms, Parmesan and dried herbs with garlic oil. Takeout only. 1400 N. Highway 1, Bodega Bay, 707-377-4721, hurias.com
With so many incredible pizza spots across Sonoma County, the hardest part is deciding where to go first! Whether you're craving a classic Margherita, a crispy Detroit-style slice, or a creative wood-fired masterpiece, there's a perfect pie waiting for you.
Which of these pizzerias is your favorite? Did we miss one of your go-to spots? Let us know in the comments, and share your best pizza experiences!
