Pizzeria Ortica - Costa Mesa

Yes, they serve the best pizza in LA, possibly even in the entire USA (I've tried Pizzeria Bianco, Pizzeria Mozza, Frank Pepe, Motorino, and others), but they also offer fantastic homemade pastas and entrees. The restaurant has an odd, elongated layout and high ceilings, which can make it feel a bit strange and quite loud. The service could be improved, but the food more than makes up for it. I recommend ordering something from the menu that you might not usually try, as it will likely be a delightful surprise. For me, the standout dishes were the octopus salad, the pear and pecorino tortelli, and the asparagus and egg pizza.