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Pizzeria Mozza is a Los Angeles pizzeria founded by chef and baker Nancy Silverton with restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. It is known for pizzas built on Silverton's distinctive crust, along with antipasti, salads, and other Italian influenced dishes. The original restaurant opened on Melrose Avenue and is aimed at diners seeking a full service interpretation of a neighborhood pizzeria rather than a conventional takeaway format.
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Who founded Pizzeria Mozza in Los Angeles?
Pizzeria Mozza opened in Los Angeles in 2006 and is strongly associated with chef Nancy Silverton. The original ownership group also included Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, though Silverton is the name most tied to the food.
What is Pizzeria Mozza known for ordering?
It is best known for pizzas built around Nancy Silverton's distinctive crust and high-quality toppings. Popular orders often include the squash blossoms pizza, meat-focused pies, and antipasti from the Mozza kitchen.
Where is the original Pizzeria Mozza?
The Los Angeles restaurant is at 641 North Highland Avenue. It sits in the same Mozza restaurant family as Osteria Mozza and Chi Spacca.
Is Pizzeria Mozza more like Neapolitan pizza or New York pizza?
It is not a strict Neapolitan or New York slice shop. Silverton's pizza has its own Los Angeles identity, with a crisp, chewy crust and chef-driven toppings rather than a foldable street-slice format.
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