Gourmet Meets Cozy — Granite Bay’s Pizza Scene

Rubino’s Ristorante – Granite Bay

While Rubino’s is known as an Italian restaurant, the wood-fired pizzas here deserve their own headline. Think thin, crackling crusts topped with prosciutto, burrata, arugula, and a drizzle of truffle oil. It’s pizza night — elevated.

What makes it special:

• True Italian execution — their oven hits the perfect Neapolitan temperature for that leopard-spotted crust.
• Upscale but approachable: you can bring a date, your family, or your foodie friends.
• Bonus: Their patio at sunset is one of the prettiest pizza spots in Placer County.

Chicago Fire – Granite Bay

When you want pizza that eats like a meal, Chicago Fire brings the deep-dish thunder. Founded in Folsom, this Placer County location continues the tradition of buttery crust, slow-simmered sauce, and layers of mozzarella that stretch for days.

What makes it special:

• Authentic Chicago deep dish — not a California imitation. The crust is flaky, the sauce chunky, and the cheese ratio is perfect.
• They also serve thin crust and stuffed pizzas, so everyone finds their favorite.
• Ideal for group dining — big tables, cold beer, and big flavors.