Dtown Pizzeria Brings Detroit-Style Pies to West Hollywood

The award-winning pizzeria offers a taste of the Motor City's signature pan pizza in Southern California.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:49pm

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A high-contrast silkscreen print of a single Detroit-style pizza slice repeated in a tight grid pattern, using vibrant neon colors and heavy black outlines to transform the classic dish into a modern pop art composition.Dtown Pizzeria's signature Detroit-style pan pizza slices, reimagined as a bold, colorful pop art statement.West Hollywood Today

Dtown Pizzeria, owned by 2025 Pizza Maker of the Year Ryan Ososky, is bringing authentic Detroit-style pizza to West Hollywood. After working under renowned chefs like Michael Mina and Wolfgang Puck, Ososky opened the pizzeria, which has received numerous honors for its pan pizzas. AirTalk host Austin Cross recently visited Dtown and sampled signature slices like the Goomba, topped with pepperoni and fennel pollen, and the 313, featuring a moist and crisp crust with a zesty pesto topping.

Why it matters

Detroit-style pizza, with its distinctive thick, crispy crust and square shape, is a rarity in Southern California, making Dtown Pizzeria a unique dining destination for Angelenos craving a taste of the Motor City. The pizzeria's success also highlights the growing popularity of specialty regional pizza styles beyond the traditional New York and Neapolitan varieties.

The details

Dtown Pizzeria owner Ryan Ososky has an extensive background in fine dining, working under acclaimed chefs like Michael Mina, Charlie Palmer, and Wolfgang Puck. After gaining that experience, Ososky started a pizza pop-up in West Hollywood that eventually evolved into the award-winning Dtown Pizzeria. The restaurant's signature Detroit-style pies feature a thick, crispy crust and unique toppings like the Goomba, which is topped with pepperoni and fennel pollen.

  • Dtown Pizzeria opened in West Hollywood in 2025.
  • Ososky was named Pizza Maker of the Year at the International Pizza Expo in 2025.

The players

Ryan Ososky

The owner of Dtown Pizzeria and the 2025 Pizza Maker of the Year at the International Pizza Expo, Ososky has an extensive background working in fine dining under renowned chefs like Michael Mina, Charlie Palmer, and Wolfgang Puck.

Austin Cross

The host of the LAist flagship live news show AirTalk, who recently visited Dtown Pizzeria and sampled the restaurant's signature Detroit-style pizza offerings.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a chef by trade, but I guess I just happen to own a pizzeria and won some awards around it.”

— Ryan Ososky, Owner, Dtown Pizzeria

“Excellent puff of flavor in the middle of an excellent pizza, soft crust.”

— Austin Cross, Host, AirTalk

“The pesto on top of this zings it up. It stays moist ... but it's got a moist and crisp with soft dough.”

— Austin Cross, Host, AirTalk

What’s next

Dtown Pizzeria plans to expand its reach in the Los Angeles area, potentially opening additional locations to bring its authentic Detroit-style pizza to more Angelenos.

The takeaway

Dtown Pizzeria's success in bringing a unique regional pizza style to West Hollywood highlights the growing demand for specialty and diverse culinary offerings, even in a pizza market dominated by traditional New York and Neapolitan varieties.