Cash only. Infamously long lines. A drive across the Rocky Mountains – nothing can keep loyal clientele from seeking the taste of Casa Bianca's divine creations. Though trendy restaurants throughout the country are lately glamming up pies with the likes of oven-roasted aubergine and truffle-infused what-have-you, visitors near and far have made the pilgrimage to Eagle Rock since 1955 for the almighty simplicity of this thoroughly local-pizzeria pizza. The no-frills institution has been canonized in practically every guidebook on the shelf. One slice of the house specialty – a crispy, thin crust anointed with sweet tomato sauce, warm cheese and juicy house-made sausage – and thou shalt never think of pizza in the same way again. Beer and wine available. Cash only. Serving dinner and late-night Tue–Sat. Closed Sun–Mon.
Where the Locals Eat rating
Best Pizza
Top 100 Restaurant, Los Angeles
"Casa Bianca serves the best neighborhood-pizzeria pizza in L.A."
– Jonathan Gold, Los Angeles Weekly
"This is a classic Italian neighborhood joint, but one where quality exists side by side with nostalgia."
—Los Angeles magazine
"The house pizza is legendary – with a crisp thin crust, sweet tomato sauce, mountains of gooey stringy cheese and clumps of homemade sausage that burst with juicy flavor."
—Mobil Travel Guide
"Its pizza receives near universal acclaim and folks drive considerable distances to take home the prized pies."
—Gayot
How others rate Casa Bianca
Zagat 2009
23 food rating (very good to excellent)
Pasadena Star-News
*** (wonderful)
LA Weekly
Jonathan Gold's 99 Essential LA Restaurants, 2009