Rooted in authentic Italian tradition, Ambrose Pizzeria has been a beloved La Mirada staple since 1985, serving up time-honored recipes brought over from Italy decades ago. Open every day from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, this family-run neighborhood spot offers dine-in, takeout, and private event booking for those looking to host a pizza party. Stop by at 12739 Valley View Ave or order online to taste the recipes that have kept locals coming back for generations.
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12739 Valley View Ave, La Mirada, CA 90638, USAAmbrose Pizzeria has been a beloved fixture in La Mirada since 1985, serving up authentic Italian-style pizza rooted in a family tradition that stretches back decades. The restaurant traces its origins to Ambrosio Degrezia, who immigrated from Italy to New York in the 1960s and brought with him the recipes and techniques of his homeland. After establishing locations in New York and later throughout Southern California, the La Mirada location became a community staple that locals have returned to generation after generation.
In 1997, longtime cook Alonzo Lepe purchased the La Mirada location after a decade of working there, carrying forward the same original Italian recipes that have defined Ambrose since its earliest days. That continuity matters to regulars who have grown up eating here and to newcomers discovering it for the first time. The menu stays true to those old-world recipes, giving diners an experience that feels genuinely distinct from chain pizza or fast-casual alternatives in the area.
Located at 12739 Valley View Ave, Ambrose Pizzeria is open every day from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, making it a convenient option for weekday lunches, family dinners, and weekend meals alike. Guests can dine in at the restaurant or order online, and the kitchen handles everything from individual slices to full pies.
For those planning a larger gathering, Ambrose Pizzeria also offers private event and party booking, making it a practical choice for birthday celebrations, team events, or any occasion where a crowd needs to be fed well. Residents interested in hosting a pizza party or booking the space can reach out directly through the restaurant’s website or by calling (562) 802-7545. With its deep roots in the La Mirada community and a menu built on decades of authentic recipes, Ambrose Pizzeria remains one of the neighborhood’s most dependable dining destinations.
Ambrose Pizza has had a special place in my heart since 1983, driving to the original location in downtown Whittier during lunch in high school. After that location closed, Ambrose seemed to be no more. Many years later, some of the original staff there opened up this location with all the original recipes. Eating at this Ambrose is a truly tasty experience! The pizzas taste exactly the same as decades ago! For the amount of pizza you get, eating here is a great value and very filling. Order a large slice here and you get about the same amount of pizza as in a whole medium pizza somewhere else! The pizza has a great crunch and the amount of cheese and toppings are generous. And you can't beat the price. The pizza taste is addicting and makes you want to come back again and again for those flavors you'll be craving. They do have other things to eat of course, and the ones I've had have all been delicious. But here, their distinctive pizza is definitely the star of the show. The pizza gere tastes and feels like no other pizza you've ever had. I live in the Pacific Northwest now, but every time I visit southern California, I make sure to always come here for a lunch or dinner bite and I usually get an extra large slice to munch on for the rest of the night and breakfast. I highly recommend Ambrose Pizza when you've got the urge for great pizza.
My combo was less than 13 bucks and it was the biggest slice I’ve ever had along with a side salad and a drink. I mean you can’t beat that price plus it’s very delicious. Service here was great very nice and friendly. Just call your order in in advance trust me.
This is what they call a meatball sandwich for $12 plus tax. Very disappointing. The bread was so hard when you bit into it. Everything fell out of the sandwich and they didn’t use whole meatballs. They cut them in half this place used to be good. I’m sorry it went downhill.
Not sure what’s going on with Ambrose but this isn’t the veggie pizza I remember. The dough is flavorless and terrible. It used to be soft with a nice crunch on the bottom, now it’s just mush. The veggie pizza used to have fresh vegetables over the melted cheese, now it just looks like a frozen pizza you’d get at a grocery store. Look at old pictures of supreme and veggie pizzas on their reviews and they don’t look anything like this. Severely disappointed, if this is the new Ambrose pizza I’ll find somewhere else.
I can’t believe I got one of those big slices for $10. I’m not going to lie, it was actually pretty good. I would definitely go back again.