La Pizza de Juanja
About This Spot
Stepping into La Pizza de Juanja, you immediately sense a neighborhood gem that’s thoughtfully crafted to invite lingering conversations and shared moments. Nestled quietly in Cuenca’s Rafael Torres Beltrán area, the restaurant carries a warm, unhurried vibe that gently draws you in from the buzz of the street. The space is cozy yet airy, touched with fresh greenery and delicate floral arrangements, creating a subtle blend of rustic charm and contemporary comfort.
The rhythm here is calm but lively in its own way — a place where attentive smiles from the staff meet the soft clink of glasses and the enticing aroma of wood-fired pizza. It’s the kind of spot where each detail feels intentional without feeling forced: the flicker of candlelight, the hum of quiet chatter, and the scent of dough baking slowly in a traditional oven all working together to make you feel at ease.
Dining at La Pizza de Juanja is a warmly personal experience. The menu invites a curious exploration without overwhelming, offering combinations that balance bold ingredients with delicate freshness. Whether it’s the creaminess of burrata melting over a freshly roasted pizza or a spritz perfectly balanced to brighten the evening, each bite and sip feels touched by care. And while pizzas naturally take center stage, they are just part of a dining experience that encourages sharing — of flavors, moments, and stories.
The atmosphere feels thoughtfully intimate yet welcoming to families and friends alike, making it as fitting for a casual night out as for a quiet evening of savoring comfort and good company. The attentive yet unpretentious service complements the surroundings, walking the fine line between familiarity and discovery. It’s evident the place is cherished by locals who come for more than the food — returning for the little human moments that make eating here memorable.
For those who enjoy a leisurely meal with a hint of something special, La Pizza de Juanja quietly stands out as a place where the genuine warmth of Cuenca’s community meets the irresistible pull of good pizza and thoughtful hospitality.
What’s Available Here
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Outdoor seating - No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- University students
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free of charge street parking
- Parking
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
Location & Hours
| Monday | 05:00 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Tuesday | 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Wednesday | 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Thursday | 12:30 PM - 09:30 PM | |
| Friday | 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM | |
| Saturday | 12:30 PM - 10:00 PM | |
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| Sunday | Closed |
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Lisa Hoxie 05 Jan 2026
Tonight was our second time visiting this pizza establishment. The pizzas are handcrafted and baked in an Italian oven. The variety offered as strong, and you have the ability to choose your own pizza toppings if you would prefer. Tonight I ordered a burrata salad and it was scrumptious. Before the salad I ordered a manhattan. I must admit that I was a little skeptical about being served in excellent one. I love being proved wrong. The Manhattan was delicious and had just the right amount of sweet to it. We've been here twice and we will definitely be back again. Sidebar.... on our way out the owner asked us how our food was and we told him it was delicious and perfect. My husband started asking about the type of oven he has and he took him back to the kitchen and showed him the Italian Oven that produces these magnificent pizzas.
Andréanne Racine 01 Jan 2026
Pizza was amazing!! The crust was light and crispy like I love! The spritz and the pistachio ice cream was on point . Great service! The chef and the waitresses were very attentive. Bravo!
Pablo Moysam 26 Dec 2025
Cozy and beautiful place in a nice neighborhood, nicely decorated with attention to details. Parking is on the street, but there is a guy on a bike watching the cars up and down the street. The food is delicious, we were amazed by how fast it got to the table. The ingredients felt fresh and selected, the owner explained to us that the lettuce comes from a region where cold and warm air collide, which would give it a distinct taste. The pizza scores 10 out of 10, you will even want to eat the crust, the salad was richly flavored and all the juices had the right balance. Overall, great experience, nice clientele and environment, you feel safe and at home, the staff is friendly and quick to serve. Prices are very reasonable. A must-repeat for sure.
Mark Bauer 03 Dec 2025
After a couple years living in the neighborhood, I finally made it to Pizza Juanja. It's a nicely set up place with a small bar and quite a few tables. The menu features (of course) pizza. I had a personal size pepperoni, and it was very good, the chef knows how to cook the crust so it's crispy. While the personal pizza was a little pricey ($10 or so), it was quite large, really big enough for 2 people. And they have whisky! La Craft is right next door, so a small pub crawl is the plan for our next visit.
Globetrotter 20 Nov 2025
UPDATE JAN 2024 (a year from last post) A FOODIE’S GEM: OUTSTANDING ARTESANAL PIZZA in Cuenca. It’s another lovely gustatory visit to a very pleasant pizzeria. The place continues to be very popular. The place itself has an outstanding ambiance and is IMMACULATELY CLEAN. The live healthy plants and fresh flowers makes the whole place truly delightful The main attraction here is the pizza. The Personal is perfectly sized: thin crispy crust, judicious amount of cheese and pizza sauce… attributes that spark gustatory memories of my trips to Italy. - it’s remarkable that the pizza sauces have varied sauce - additional toppings fortify the very conceived / crafted base pizza recipe - Kudos to the cook, he/she has the ability to add Anchovies judiciously and fortify the pizza flavor…WOW One other remarkable thing: the pizza goes well with beer. Service is outstanding! ***** Another TERRIFIC ARTESANAL PIZZERIA! I’m beginning to think Cuencanos love Naples. The restaurant itself has a lovely airy ambiance. The menu is notable for its pizza offerings with choices of base sauce other than tomatoes—truly a mark of a good pizzeria in the Neopolitan spirit. We had Del Bosque, a “forest” of lovely mushrooms and basil with parmesano in a mozzarella-pomodoro base. Then a Serrano con Rucula, Serrano ham and arugula, crisp and sharp! And then, Bianca, mozzarella base with spinach, arugula, mushrooms and bacon plus extra onions, black olives, and Serrano—it’s scrumptious! It’s a great luncheon
Nathalie Molina Niño 10 Nov 2025
This doesn't look like anything fancy but this is absolutely the best pizza in Cuenca and possibly far beyond. The founder goes to unreasonable lengths to get the best ingredients for the pizza crust and it shows. The flavors are insanely good, try the artichoke and blue cheese or the burrata, you won't regret it!
Jeff H 25 Sep 2025
The wife and I have passed this place several times going next door to LaCraft and never stopped. We saw some friends dining last week and stopped to chat and they raved about the pizza. Fast forward to today, we stopped in for a glass of wine and a couple of pizzas. Just wow. The wife had the Mr. York and Camembert and I had the pepperoni with pineapple (don't judge). Pizza had very thin crust (my favorite) and both had great flavor, probably one of the best pizzas I have had in Cuenca. Service was great as was the atmosphere. We will be back. Highly recommend.
Reginald Williams 15 Sep 2025
Certainly one of the two best pizzas my wife and I have enjoyed here in Cuenca, though perhaps not the very best. However, the very thin, light crust was very good and the balance of ingredients was excellent. (Anchovies and green olives.) I was, however, a little disappointed in the quality of the olives, given the premium price of the pizza. I specifically asked the waitress if these were the typical olives out of a can or jar, or something more special. Though assured they were quite special, they weren’t. Meanwhile, the overall quality of service was truly excellent and the colorful, bright atmosphere that has been created here makes it a place we’ll certainly return to.