Pizza trends in America have changed over the years, but many of the pizzeria chefs in this Californian city have stayed true to their roots, and Carlsbad has become known for Sicilian-style pizza. As you may have guessed, Sicilian-style pizza originates from the island of Sicily which is geographically located a short distance from the southern tip of the mainland. The main differences between Sicilian-style pizza and a traditional thick crust pie is in the dough and the shape it's presented in. Sicilian-style pies have a spongier, more cake-like base which is often rectangular, but that said, some chefs prefer to make them circular so it depends on which pizzeria you frequent as to what you can expect. A true Sicilian-style pizza is usually made without cheese, but that's not what the taste buds of America have become accustomed to, so you're more likely to be presented with a cheese-topped Sicilian in Carlsbad than one without.

Best delivery pizza in Carlsbad, California

The pizzeria to call when you want the best delivery pizza in Carlsbad and you want it fast, is Primo Pizza and Pasta. The cooks at this family-run pizzeria know exactly how to bang out quality pies in record time so you won't be suffering with hunger pangs for long after you make the call. Primo Pizza and Pasta have their premises in a smart, modern mall on the Avenida Encinas. They have an attractive patio area decorated with true Italian flair so it's worth keeping in mind if the weather is good and you want to eat outdoors. Primo's offers a great range of pizzas that are both traditional and inventive where toppings are concerned. Sam's Favorite is a good choice for a delivery pie because whoever Sam is or was, they really know how to put the right ingredients together. You'll enjoy this pizza with its pepperoni, bacon, jalapenos, and onions, no doubt about it.

Best takeout pizza in Carlsbad, California

Go to the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum for your take-out pizza and you'll be in for a treat in more ways than one. Not only does this restaurant make the best take-out pizza in Carlsbad, but you can also get a history lesson while you're waiting for your pie to cook. You won't get any old take-out pizza from the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum either. These guy's pizzas are gourmet-style of the very best kind which, once you've stepped inside their premises on the Paseo del Norte, you'll see why. This place can only be classed as category A and has a beautiful polished wood interior that may well take your breath away. Order a prosciutto and fig, a pesto chicken, or a shrimp scampi before heading over to browse the museum exhibits, but don't get too immersed in the past because you'll want to tuck straight into your pizza the second you're given it. They are that good.

Best pizza near Carlsbad, California

Oceanside

Oceanside is another Californian coastal city and one that's around five miles away from Carlsbad. They do have their similarities, but Oceanside has a couple of things that Carlsbad is lacking. Take a stroll along the seafront in Oceanside and you'll discover the city's immense fishing pier. It's a historic wooden structure measuring nearly two thousand feet long that's pretty photogenic as well as being perfect for wandering along or going fishing from. Oceanside has a casino too so you can head there for a quick flutter before spoiling yourself with a pizza at Privateer Coal Fired Pizza on the South Coast Highway.

Escondido

Escondido is twenty miles inland from Carlsbad and a city renowned for its wine and beer. It's also where the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is which is a good place to head for if you want to introduce your kids to the animals of Africa. If you're on an adults-only outing then you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to which winery or craft brewery to visit as there are plenty. If you want to get some exercise in a woodland environment then go hiking in the spectacularly scenic Elfin Forest Recreational Area before stopping off at Filippi's Pizza Grotto on Grand Avenue West for a pie.

Encinitas

If you're a surfer or a gardener then Encinitas, a city around ten miles south of Carlsbad, will be of interest to you. Encinitas is known for its superb botanical gardens and many garden centers and while it might not be the flower capital of the world, it's trying hard to win the title. The ocean waves crash against the shore in Encinitas in such a way that makes them perfect for surfing and the city's Downtown is where all the surfers hang out at night or if the waves let them down. Explore there then go to Urban Encinitas on South Coast Highway for a pizza and you'll have had a perfect day.