54 Mint Forno Italiano is a popular Walnut Creek pizzeria focused on crafting high-quality, artisanal pizzas. The owner grew up in Italy and brought his family’s culinary traditions with him when he moved to the United States, which means that this place serves old-world style pies with thin, crispy crusts.

Customer favorites here include the traditional margherita pies topped with fresh mozzarella and basil, as well as the prosciutto-topped San Daniele pie. Interested in a sauceless “white” pizza? Try the Campana pie topped with creamy burrata and peppery arugula, or go for the Soppressata pie with gorgonzola and red onions. Not a pizza person? No problem. The menu here includes a number of other Italian classics, like ravioli with butternut squash cream sauce or fettuccine topped with a slow-simmered ragout. Just add a glass of wine or pint of beer to your meal, sit back, and relax with your friends and family.