Los Altos Center Adjacent Neighborhoods LACAN: District 4 Pizza opens at Los Altos Center

District 4 Pizza opens at Los Altos Center

Monday October 2, 2023 9:30 pm

District 4 Pizza at the Los Altos Center officially opened on Monday October 2, 2023 after a trial Family and Friends night the week before. A Grand Opening is in the works.

District 4 Pizza is the latest concept from Long Beach restauranters Ian Molson, Nevi Maddy and Ryan Mcintyre. Located at the long-time Ecco’s Pizza location at 2123 N Bellflower Blvd., District 4 Pizza is across the street from Moston’s very successful Kennedys Restaurant and Bar in the Los Altos Center South.

D4 Pizza partner Ian Moston with District 4 Councilman Daryl Supernaw in D4 meeting room

The menu features traditional and upscale pizza and Italian fare along with unique menu items.

Appetizers include traditional mozzarella sticks, calamari, hot wings, onion rings and fries, but also some unexpected offerings like truffle fries and crispy brussels sprouts.

Then they have some surprises like Mac’d up Pepperoni and Cheese and Whipp it Good which is whipped ricotta, hot honey, crostini and pecorino cheese).

“Cheesus Crust”

Along with traditional pizzas (a cheese called “Cheesus Crust” ; a meat called “I Heart Meat”; a sausage called “Sausage King of Chicago; and a vegetarian called “Haight-Ashbury”), the District 4 menu includes several house specialty pizzas.

Those house specialties including: “Elote” (roasted corn, chicken asada, cilantro crème, parmesan, chili powder and fresh limes); “Sleepy Time” (homemade beef Bolognese, mozzarella, bechamel sauce, ricotta, parmesan and basil); Fung-Guy (bun shimeji and shitake mushrooms; cremini, mozzarella, gorgonzola and truffle oil); and the Pistachio (parmesan, rosemary, red onion , pistachios).

The pizzas come in come in four sizes and there is a gluten friendly 12” cauliflower crust available with topping choices.

There is also a small selection of salads, sandwiches and six main traditional Italian meals. The alcohol selection of includes numerous beers, a choice of wines and lots of soft drinks.

The inside has been totally revamped from its Ecco’s Pizza days. The dining area has been unified and upgraded with the large dividing wall in the middle with the elevated booths removed. Outside seating along Bellflower Blvd. is available.

A number of large televisions surround the dining area.

The old arcade area has been expanded with modern games. The private party room has been updated and features a “Greetings from Long Beach” graphic with local landmarks.