There is a reason the number 900 is attached to the name.
At Pizza 900 in Laguna Hills, the restaurant's Italian brick ovens reach temperatures above 900 degrees, allowing pizzas to cook in under 90 seconds.
That intense heat is central to the restaurant's identity.
But Pizza 900 isn't simply about fast pizza.
It is about the combination of wood-fired cooking, handmade mozzarella, fresh dough and a menu that refuses to stay inside a single culinary box.
WHY 900 DEGREES MATTERS
A very hot oven changes pizza.
The intense heat creates rapid cooking, helping produce the combination of crisp exterior, soft interior and smoky flavor associated with high-temperature wood-fired pizza.
Pizza 900 says its ovens use walnut and oak wood, adding another layer of aroma to the cooking process.
The restaurant's name is essentially a description of the technique.
THE MARGHERITA IS A GOOD PLACE TO START
Pizza 900's menu includes a classic Margherita made with red sauce, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, Parmesan and fresh basil.
But the menu quickly moves beyond the classics.
The Americano adds pepperoni.
The First Pizza combines goat cheese, dates, mozzarella, arugula and honey.
The Grande Edo Siciliana brings together spicy Calabrese salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, roasted garlic and chili-infused oil.
And The Jimmy changes daily.
THIS IS NOT A ONE-STYLE PIZZERIA
Pizza 900 is particularly interesting because its menu crosses culinary boundaries.
Alongside Neapolitan-inspired pizzas, diners can find sandwiches, salads, wings, meatballs and other dishes.
The restaurant also operates Taco 900 nearby, adding another dimension to the brand's culinary personality.
It is a useful reminder that modern Southern California restaurants don't always fit neatly into one category.
PIZZA FOR DIFFERENT APPETITES
The menu includes traditional choices, vegetarian options and vegan selections.
There are also kid-sized pizzas, build-your-own pies and a changing chef's special.
For families or groups with different tastes, that flexibility can make a big difference.
FROM MOBILE CATERING TO LAGUNA HILLS
Pizza 900's story began in 2011 as a mobile catering business focused on traditional Italian cooking.
The operation eventually evolved into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Laguna Hills.
Today, the restaurant also offers catering, delivery, takeout and private dining.
WHERE TO FIND PIZZA 900
Pizza 900 is located at:
23020 Lake Forest Dr. #170
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
The restaurant serves areas throughout central Orange County, including Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel and surrounding communities.
THE SOCALEAT TAKE
Pizza 900 is an interesting reminder that great pizza doesn't have to be complicated.
Start with good dough.
Use quality ingredients.
Get the oven extremely hot.
Then let the fire do its work.
The restaurant adds its own Southern California personality through creative toppings, sandwiches and other menu options, making it more than a traditional pizzeria.
If you're searching for wood-fired pizza in Laguna Hills, Pizza 900 is a destination worth knowing.
VISIT PIZZA 900
Pizza 900 Wood Fired Pizzeria
23020 Lake Forest Dr. #170
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 328-9988
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