Las Olas Pizza Company

Right on Las Olas Boulevard, this is straightforward New York style pizza in a strip that's mostly known for cocktails and people-watching. The menu runs deep for a slice shop, with pizza by the slice, calzones, arancini, and pepperoni rolls all in rotation, and the Eggplant Parmesan pizza gets called out often enough to be worth ordering on its own. It's the kind of place you duck into off the Riverwalk for a quick bite and end up staying for a full pie. Word around town is that the crust is the thing: crispy, well-balanced with sauce and cheese, and consistently fresh rather than sitting under a heat lamp. The arancini gets specific praise too, crispy outside and soft within, which says something for a spot that could easily coast on pizza alone. One review even flagged the staff staying late and holding an order past closing, which tracks with a broader theme of guests feeling taken care of rather than rushed through. For a downtown spot with this much foot traffic, that kind of attentiveness stands out. This is a solid pick whether you're rolling in solo for a slice or bringing a group that can't agree on toppings. It's loud, it's lively, and it leans into that energy rather than fighting it, which fits the Las Olas strip just fine. At a $$$ price point for pizza, it's not the cheapest slice in town, but the portions and quality make it easy to justify a return trip, especially if you're already downtown and craving something familiar done right. Menu items, prices, and hours may have changed since this was written.