TOP 30 Traditional wood fired italian pizza in La Mirada, California

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Ambrose Pizzeria, located at 12739 Valley View Avenue in La Mirada, California, is a beloved Italian restaurant with a rich history. The pizzeria was named after Ambrosio Degrezia, an Italian immigrant who opened the first Ambrose Pizza in New York in the 1960s. The Degrezia family later moved to California and opened Ambrose Pizza Uptown Whittier in 1972, followed by locations in Laguna and Fullerton. In 1985, Ambrose Pizza La Mirada opened its doors and quickly became a local favorite. In 1987, Alonzo Lepe began working at the La Mirada location as a cook and eventually purchased the restaurant from the Ambrose family in 1997. Under Lepe's ownership, Ambrose Pizza La Mirada has thrived, maintaining the authentic Italian recipes that have made it a unique and delicious dining experience.