Pizza Fling: Authentic Italian Pizza with Fresh Ingredients in Santa Monica

Pizza Fling has completely won me over. The service is absolutely impeccable, super friendly, fast, and you can tell the folks running this place genuinely care. That alone is rare enough in LA, but then the pizza shows up... and it's next-level. This is the closest l've had to real Italian pizza since the last time I was in Italy. That's probably because these guys are all Italian, and it shows. The ingredients are fresh, the crust hits that perfect sweet spot between crispy and chewy. I've already been back four times in the last two weeks and it's been a knockout every single time. Consistent, delicious, and just a great energy from everyone there. Now, I will say: a heated debate has broken out in our house. My wife is firmly on team thin crust, while l've thrown all my support behind the thick. I told her I knead that thick crust in my life. Either way, we both agree Pizza Fling is something special.

Besides a few serious pizzaolos, there's a dearth of good (not fancy, sit down, expensive) pizza on the westside. In this gap, Pizza Fling is a welcome new addition that has earned its place. I saw their IG post and the host recommended a couple options. I was sold on the Regina. Making really good pizza isn't rocket science, but despite the simplicity, it boils down to high quality ingredients (flour, tomato, cheese) and techniques (fermentation, proofing, rolling, baking) that make a good pizza great. Pizza fling imports all their ingredients from Italy, think San Marzano tomato, or Italian 00 flour. Also, when you make really thin crust pizza, you cannot hide behind the dough. Your dough needs to be a perfect bake, while shining a spotlight on the caramelized ingredients. You want the mouthfeel and a slight char, without burning the cheese. The Regina (meaning Queen) is indeed worthy of pizza royalty, with Tomato Sauce, San Marzano Cherry Tomato Confit, Oregano, Stracciatella, Basil. This is a heavenly bite. Crispy dough, with the sweet sourness of the san Marzano tomato confit that puts the word umami to shame, balancing the acidity with the Stracciatella (mozzarella with cream) and the herbiness of some generous basil to cut through the umami. This pizza was a masterpiece, and it tasted even better the next day. The host recommended (re)baking it at a lower temperature (300) considering the creamy cheese for 2-3 minutes. I'm not sure I care as much about the pink boxes and branding, which goes into recycle within minutes, but it shows they truly care about the experience. Overall, a top 3 pizza experience on the westside that won't break the bank or disappoint. Welcome Pizza Fling, I think our relationship will be more than a fling.

Fantastic, friendly new Italian pizza spot on the west side! Their thin crust option is light and refreshing. You can really taste the difference in the quality of the ingredients they're using. Can't wait to come back and try other hits on their menu!

This is the best Pizza in Santa Monica!!! What a great new addition to the food scene. So fresh and delicious. I usually love thin crust but here it is hard to choose between the thick and the thin as they are both just so good.

So excited to have a new pizza spot in the neighborhood!! We tried the margherita thin for our son and a 4 stagioni thick since my husband doesn’t eat meat. Both were incredible!! So favorable and delicious, and both had perfect crusts (couldn’t tell ya which I liked better!). The crew was super friendly and helped us navigate the menu and place our order. And both pies came out super fast! Can’t wait to come back to our new fave spot!!

We got the thick mediterranean pizza, the calzone with mushrooms and prosciutto and a pepperoni pizza. They were all delicious! There are some chairs and tables outside and inside so you can enjoy the pizza fresh from the oven. Francesco and Serena are very nice and can make you feel home. We will be back soon!

THE BEST PIZZA in Santa Monica - full stop. I got the thin slice, build your own pizza, with pepperoni and anchovies- yes I did. It was DELICIOUS. Straight out of ITALY. ???????? Nice to have a new PIZZA spot to frequent! Chase this pizza with a delicious Coca-Cola! Day TWO: I came back for another!!!

Best pizza in LA!! I’m Italian and I have been on a hunt for true Italian-style pizza. I finally found what I was looking for. I had the calzone fling and it was absolutely delicious. I also had some of my wife’s mediterranea with thick crust and it was insanely good. The crust was just perfection. On top of everything, the owners are super kind and the best people ever! I cannot recommend this place enough.