Pizzana Marina Del Rey

There’s an unwritten LA law that says any growing local chain has to add a Marina Del Rey branch at some point, and Brentwood-based Pizzana is the latest to join the list. This sit-down space in the back of a shopping plaza is casual enough to drop in for pizza and wine after paddleboarding, but also moody enough for a low-stakes date night. The menu has a mix of antipasti, salads, and pasta, but your focus should be on the pizzas, which surprisingly are better the more complicated the toppings sound (like the vodka pie with smoked cheese, coppa, fresh oregano, and a drizzle of pesto).