The Find: Pavich’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in San Pedro

Angelo Vukelja hoists a quattro gusti (ham, mushrooms, artichokes and mozzarella) pizza at Pavich’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in San Pedro. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Sept. 16, 2014 11:04 AM PT

Pavich’s makes pies of many flavors but only one size: huge. Eating light? Maybe have a calzone.

An ample handful of red onions are piled onto the Croation pizza, which also includes bell peppers, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, mozzarella, feta and slices of smoked beef. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Vukelja checks one of the Croatian pizzas in the brick oven. Diners can also order the combined Croatian and quatro gusti toppings for what owner Zdenko Pavic has dubbed the San Pedro pizza. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Pavich’s makes pizzas in one size only: a robust 18 inches. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

Here, customers give Vukelja thumbs up on the Croatian pizza. Good luck getting the table (there’s only one). Pavich’s is mostly a take-out business. For scenic dining, take your pizza to nearby Angels Gate Park. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

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