Pizzeria La Bufala — Restaurant in Santa Cruz

I love this Italian establishment! I am not a pizza fan, and the pizza at La Busalla is off the hook delicious. The crust is thin and sauce is super tasty and light. All of the ingredients are fresh and organic, the salads are large portioned and heavenly. Words cannot describe the protons OMG. I highly recommend eating here, the ambience is great as well because it’s in Abbott Square. The owner is super kind and generous, will put extra cheese on your food if you like and not even charge. I’m a fan! My friends and I love the food and friendliness! 5 star all the way! Thank you Sandro and Team ! This Bella is HAPPY The pic is half of a single...

I don’t know if it’s that they don’t speak English or they just don’t care about their job but I’ve been there 2 times and both times I’ve had bad customer service first time I asked for 2 slices of cheese and olives both in English and Spanish they gave me 2 cheese slices drenched in olive oil no olives when I went back to tell them about it they acted like they didn’t understand second time I ordered 2 cheese slices and it came out to almost $17 so I asked how much a 12inch cheese would come out to the cashier pointed at the menu when I didn’t see any just cheese I asked again to which he replied do u want the slices or not .. never coming...

There are a ton of pizza options within Santa Cruz, but this is the best option for wood-fired pizza.

I have been to this location a few times, got several types of pizzas, and always enjoyed every slice I got. The dough is perfectly cooked, the sauce is amazing, and their toppings always have great flavor.

You can grab a pizza here and sit indoors or outdoors while you enjoy your meal. Some nights there are bands playing at Abbott Square, which is fun for friends and family, and there are outdoor heaters for when the coastal breeze kicks in during the summer or to keep you toasty...