Pizza is universally adored across the USA, with approximately three billion pies sold in the country every year. What’s more, there are endless regional styles and flavors to explore.

From old-school pizzerias crafting perfect pies from time-honored recipes to trendy takeout joints slinging experimental slices, we’ve found the country's most sensational pizza places.

Feeling hungry? Read on to discover our ranking of the best pizza places in the US, counting down to the greatest of all.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards, and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

Open since 1980, riverfront restaurant Al Forno is a Providence staple.

Grilled pizzas are the specialty here – the restaurant pioneered this unique way of cooking them – but there's also a wide menu of other options, including clams al forno, baked pastas, and desserts like fresh fruit tarts.

For thin-crust wood-fired pizzas, big, fresh salads, and dulce de leche gelato, head to ZAZA in Little Rock.

Here, mouthwatering pizza options include the ZAZA Italian Sausage (house-made Italian sausage, fontina soft Italian cheese, Parmesan, arugula, peppers, caramelized onions, and tomato) and the Prosciutto-Arugula (prosciutto, Parmesan, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and a fried egg).

Pizza Delicious is a New Orleans staple for New York-style pizza, set up by two college roommates from the Big Apple. The casual counter-serve restaurant has a leafy patio area and serves pizza both by the slice and whole.

The menu includes the likes of a melt-in-your-mouth Margherita and the Pizza D Supreme, which comes with Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, roasted peppers, and red onions. There are some great veggie and vegan options too. 

Nestled in the charming city of Auburn, this cozy neighborhood spot stands out from the crowd with its sensational Neapolitan-style pies, made with a sourdough crust. It has featured on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat list, so you know it’s going to be pretty great. 

There’s a huge focus on locally sourced ingredients and the toppings are famously creative; think roasted oyster mushrooms, smoked prosciutto, and roasted garlic cream.

Tucked away down a corridor inside Las Vegas’ glittering The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hotel and casino, you’ll find one of the city’s greatest hidden gems. The aptly named Secret Pizza is a standing-room only, late-night spot that slings exceptional New York-style slices until 4am.

The dough is prepared fresh on site, and reviewers praise the perfectly crispy crust of the pies. All the classic toppings are present and correct, but the signature white pizza comes highly recommended. 

A stylish, relaxed spot located next to Wilmington Brew Works, La Pizzeria Metro is many people’s favorite pizza restaurant.

Customers praise its light, wood-fired pies – and there are more than 30 to choose from, including white pizzas, square pizzas, and calzones, some of which are named after local neighborhoods. Whatever you go for, order a side of cast iron wings, which are baked in caramelized onions, garlic, and Parmesan.

At family-run pizzeria Adrianos Brick Oven, you can see the chefs making dough and watch pizzas going into the wood-fired oven right before your eyes. Pizzas here are thin and crispy, and come loaded with a range of tasty toppings from chorizo and jalapeños to gyro-style meat and Kalamata olives. 

Described as a hidden gem, Racca’s Pizzeria Napoletana has a huge menu of non-traditional options and gluten-free pizzas – and you can build your own, too.

Customers adore the Lazio (with sweet Italian sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, red onions, tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and extra-virgin olive oil) – it's so loaded with toppings, you have to eat it with a knife and fork.

If you love spicy pizza, Paulie Gee’s in Columbus is the spot for you. There's a wide menu featuring super-crispy pizza squares, whole pizzas, and vegan versions.

Spice fans should try the Hellboy – with tomatoes, hot salami, mozzarella, Parmesan, and honey – or the Hellified, with mozzarella, hot salami, fennel sausage, basil, red onions, sliced garlic, and honey.

The merits of deep-dish versus thin crust may cause heated debate, but you can't visit Chicago without trying the city's most famous pizza style.

There are lots of joints in the city that hustle for the title of best deep-dish, but Pequod's is a true institution (so much so that it was featured in an episode of the acclaimed TV drama The Bear). This place is famous for its caramelized cheesy crust, which adds an extra layer of deliciousness.

This Neapolitan-style pizza place has three restaurants in Charlotte, plus outposts in Huntersville and Fort Mill.

Inizio serves traditional red sauce pizzas, including the Diavola (with spicy salami, Calabrian peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and pecorino), as well as a list of specials such as the Pistachio, topped with rosemary, sea salt, ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and pistachio pesto. You can also order salads, cannoli, and ice cream.

Maialina serves wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas and handmade pasta.

There's a menu of both tomato- and cream-based pizzas, including classics (think perfectly made Margheritas) and more creative options such as the gorgeous seasonal special in the picture: a peach and prosciutto pizza topped with thyme, ricotta, lemon crème fraîche, and cream.

Brick Fire Tavern’s Neapolitan pizzas are loved for their charred crusts and melty, smoky toppings.

Based in Honolulu, the restaurant sources its herbs, vegetables, and pork locally, makes its mozzarella in-house, and imports its cured meats, cheeses, and oils from Italy. A customer favorite is the meaty Mamma Mia, with tomatoes, salami, house pancetta, sausage, red onion, hot peppers, and mozzarella.

If you haven't tried Sicilian-style pan pizza, Prince Street Pizza in NYC’s SoHo is the place. This kind of pizza is significantly thicker, doughier, and fluffier than classic Neapolitan, and the hearty crust can handle a generous amount of sauce, cheese, and toppings.

This joint has a dedicated following for its Spicy Spring pizza, which comes topped with the restaurant’s signature juice-holding ‘roni cups,’ making for a gloriously greasy slice. Prince Street also has several other outposts in cities like Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Miami.

A small Tennessee chain that also has locations in Georgia and Mississippi, Slim & Husky’s made history in 2021 for being the first Black-owned business on Nashville’s historic Broadway, although that location is now closed.

Pizza names here are inspired by hip-hop anthems – and customers are big fans of the California Love, a crisp rectangular pizza covered in spinach and basil pesto, cheese, artichokes, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and shrimp if you want it. An order isn't complete without a few of the restaurant's tasty brown sugar cinnamon rolls.

Traditionalists might balk at the wacky creations cooked up at MOTO, but this wildly popular West Seattle spot is considered the best pizza place in the city. It only opened in 2021, but caused such a stir (not to mention lengthy lines) that it's already expanded, opening extra locations across the city.

Here you can feast on chunky Detroit-style rectangular pizzas, made from a century-old sourdough starter, and topped with Filipino-influenced ingredients like pork belly, crab, and banana ketchup. Most popular is the Clam Chowdah (pictured), a heady mix of clams, smoked bacon, Parmesan, chives, and a creamy ‘Chowdah’ sauce.

If you’re looking for an old-school pizza restaurant in Kansas City, head to Wilson’s Pizza and Grill, a hole-in-the-wall joint serving huge pies loaded with toppings and cheese.

The 18th Street Special, with pepperoni, sausage, beef, ham, mushrooms, onions, black olives, green peppers, and mozzarella, comes highly recommended. Hungry for more? The menu also includes Buffalo wings, burgers, and Key lime pie.

At low-key spot Pizza Den, you can choose from four signature pies: the Classic Pie (with a choice of toppings including baby kale, chicken, sausage, and ricotta), the Brooklyn Pie (fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, olive oil, and basil), the Sauceless Pie (mozzarella cheese, ricotta, goats' cheese, olive oil, basil, and garlic), and the Tomato Pie (tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, and fresh basil).

There's also a selection of 'trending now' pizzas such as the Buffalo Soldier, which comes topped with grilled chicken, Buffalo sauce, and house-made blue cheese.

This casual neighborhood joint, with the motto 'where family meets food,' is where people go for sports games, drinks deals, pizza, and home delivery. Customers love how the pizza crusts are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, buttery, and topped with Parmesan.

If you don’t know what to order, go for the Hot Brown Pizza, which comes loaded with bacon, turkey, tomato, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and provolone.

Nomad East's customers compliment the restaurant’s vibe and beautiful outdoor patio – and they say the pizza, baked in a brick oven, is the best in Utah.

This spot specializes in creative thin and crispy pizzas, as well as a range of sharing plates. A popular choice is the Children of the Corn pizza, featuring garlic cream, mozzarella, corn, chorizo, green onions, Cotija cheese, and ranch. 

Adored by Denver pizza lovers, locally owned restaurant Joy Hill is an excellent place to treat yourself to a slice.

It serves sourdough pizzas topped with locally sourced ingredients such as bison chorizo and house-made mozzarella. Its interiors are low-key and cozy, and there's also a huge rooftop patio you can eat on. 

A charming pizzeria and coffee bar in Downtown Bismarck, Fireflour Pizza has an amazing ambience – not to mention a lovely outdoor patio. 

Menu highlights include the Umbria (with cream, mozzarella, scallions, red onions, and fennel sausage), and the Iowa (with tomato sauce, mozzarella, arugula, and prosciutto).

Albuquerque mom-and-pop establishment Richie B’s Pizza is said to have the best foldable New York-style pizza around. There are six options to choose from, including Pepperoni & Pineapple and the Cattleman’s Special (which comes with sirloin steak, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, garlic, and onions).

You can order by the slice, get a standard 12-inch or 18-inch pizza, or build your own huge 25-inch pizza. It's also the home of the Monster Slice, said to be 'the largest pizza slice in the Southwest.'

This friendly restaurant, located in a cute house in the South Hills, bakes Neapolitan-style pizzas in a stone hearth oven.

Pizza highlights include the Fig Rosemary, the Spinach Feta, and the Spicy Shrimp Sausage (which also comes with roasted tomatoes and goats' cheese). The restaurant also offers half-baked pizzas you can finish off at home.

This New York institution was opened by AJ Pappalardo, the son of the founder of Joe & Pat's restaurant in Staten Island. It's home to the trademarked Tie Dye pizza, which sees pesto swirled on top of a tomato, mozzarella, and vodka base.

There are nine pizzas on the main menu, or you can build your own. Customers love the traditional vintage interior of the small restaurant, plus there's seating available outside on the patio, too.

An independent pizza and ice cream business run by Sarah Minnick, Lovely’s Fifty Fifty uses produce exclusively from Oregon farms.

The pizzas here come topped with fresh greens, foraged flowers, wild mushrooms, and distinctive vegetables. Check out the Rainbow Chard pizza with crushed tomatoes, fermented chilies, carrots, olives, and capers. 

New Haven is famous for its pizza restaurants, and Zuppardi’s – which dates back to the 1940s and is run by an Italian family – is considered one of the city's best. 

The menu features a traditional plain pie (topped with tomato sauce, pecorino, and fresh garlic if you like) and the popular fresh clam pizza (a white pizza with freshly shucked clams, garlic, and spices). If you like, you can also design your own pizza. There is another location in Ansonia, plus a pizza truck you can hire for events. You can even buy frozen Zuppardi’s pizzas to enjoy at home.

What customers love about EVO Pizzeria is how you can customize your wood-fired pizza.

There's a menu filled with tempting options, which also includes regularly changing specials, but you can also design your own pie by choosing a base (options include red sauce, pecan pesto, and ricotta) and toppings (including speck ham, roasted oyster mushrooms, and house ricotta). You can also choose to add dips like blue cheese or garlic aioli for extra sauciness.

A pizza parlor with history, Galleria Umberto has been operating at Hanover Street since 1974 and is still family run. It has an unassuming exterior and interior, but the food speaks for itself.

Favorites include the meat and cheese–stuffed arancini, the pizzettes (small pieces), the panzerotti (savory turnovers), and the calzones. Be prepared to line up, and to need napkins! It’s also cash only.

Consistently good New York–style pizza is what you get at Supino Pizzeria in Detroit. It has eight red sauce options and five white sauce options, plenty of appetizers (including meatballs), and three desserts: cannoli, panna cotta, and affogato.

One of this cozy restaurant's most popular pizzas is the Supino, with roasted garlic, black olives, chili oil, ricotta, and mozzarella – and there are regular specials available. 

Pizzeria Lola is run by James Beard Award-winning chef Ann Kim, who also owned the much-loved but now closed Young Lola.

This restaurant featured on Netflix's Chef's Table: Pizza and is renowned for its Korean fusion pizzas. These include the Korean BBQ, with beef short rib, mozzarella, scallions, arugula, and a vinaigrette made from sesame, soy, and chili. Another favorite is the Lady Zaza, with plum tomato sauce, korean sausage, napa kimchi, gochujang, scallions, and sesame.

This casual pizza joint in Oklahoma City is loved for its huge dining room and patio, amazing pizza, and reasonable prices.

We love the pizza names – try the Fat Tony (with ricotta, Italian sausage, and red onions), or the Joezilla, with roasted chicken, red bell peppers, red onions, and a barbecue sriracha drizzle. There are additional locations to try in Edmond and Tulsa.

This intimate pizza restaurant is located in a restored 1913 bungalow with an inviting, tree-filled patio, making it the perfect escape from the chaos of the city. 

Cibo serves ultra-thin, ultra-fresh Neapolitan-style red and white pizzas with blistered crusts, and it has great gluten-free pizza too. The Diavola (with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and spicy salami), followed by a Nutella crêpe, is a winning order.

A pub and pizzeria with a lovely patio, Moose’s Tooth is the place to go in Anchorage for unconventional beers and pizzas. You'll find more than 30 pies on offer here, including vegan and gluten-free options, and monthly specials. 

The Spicy Thai Chicken (with red onions, bean sprouts, carrots, cilantro, mozzarella, provolone, and Thai peanut sauce) is a crowd favorite. You can also make your own, mixing up the sauces, toppings, and cheeses.

Home Slice serves crisp New York-style pizza in a hip (yet cozy) setting. You can order from a daily selection of pies by the slice, build your own pizza, or choose from the menu.

Favorites include the White Clam pizza, which comes with chopped clams, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, and pecorino, and the Eggplant Pie, which literally sees an eggplant Parm loaded on top of a pizza. There are three Austin locations, and there's a spot in Houston, too. 

Based in an old Tastee Freez diner brought to Spearfish in the 1950s (and remodeled by the current owner in 2011), Dough Trader Pizza has a great atmosphere, whether you choose to dine in or enjoy your sourdough pizza outside by the patio fire – and you can order takeout, too. 

Menu favorites include the Scarborough Fair (pictured), with marinara, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and cheese, and the Dear Lucille, which comes topped with Alfredo sauce, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, and cheese.

This charming restaurant, with outdoor seating, is many people’s favorite spot for authentic Neapolitan pizza in Wisconsin. The dough is naturally fermented and cooked for 70-90 seconds at 900°F in a wood-fired oven, so it gets that perfectly chewy, charred crust.

The restaurant serves up regular specials alongside its usual pizza menu, including the Ilario, topped with roasted Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomato, mozzarella, and basil.

Houstonians flock to this lively spot to feast on Neapolitan-style pizzas made with traditionally prepared three-day fermented dough. Southern Yankee Crafthouse is family owned and operated, and fans rave about the friendly service and warm welcome.

Toppings are less traditional; a big favorite here is the Pickle Pizza, made with Parmigiano cream, house pickles, roasted fingerling potatoes, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. The wood-fired chicken wings are also a must.

Opening its doors in early 2025 in a former pizzeria, Pizza Amanti has quickly won over Chesapeake as the city’s new favorite slice. This family-owned gem specializes in hand-tossed, Neapolitan Padellino-style pies, which are wood-fired to perfection and generously layered with fresh toppings.

Standouts include the Mona Lisa, a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, olive oil, crushed red pepper, and arugula, and the boldly flavorful Greek Freak, topped with mozzarella, spinach, red onion, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta, and pepperoncini.

This Neapolitan pizza restaurant in Burlington is the place to go for puffy-crust pizzas topped with locally sourced ingredients.

A favorite is the Mais, which comes topped with fire-roasted sweetcorn, crème fraîche, speck ham, mozzarella, basil, and Parmesan – and you should check out the polpette (house-made beef and pork meatballs in a rich marinara sauce) as an appetizer, too. 

DOPO specializes in artisan pizzas and Italian-inspired cocktails.

Top menu picks include the Cherrypicker, which comes with mozzarella, stracciatella, sautéed cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze, and the Fig + Pig, a white pizza topped with mozzarella, fig preserve, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, arugula, and shaved Parmesan. 

This buzzy Neapolitan spot in Milwaukee specializes in wonderfully light, puffy pizzas cooked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Reviewers rave about the chewy, charred crusts, fresh-tasting toppings, and the super-stylish surroundings.

The house special at Santino's is the Italian beef giardiniera, which features thinly sliced Italian roast beef, giardiniera sauce, and mozzarella, but pretty much everything on the menu tastes great. There’s limited seating inside this cozy joint, so booking is recommended.

Philly's Pizzeria Beddia frequently appears in lists of the best pizza places in the country. In fact, it was once declared to sell the 'best pizza in America' by Bon Appetit magazine, and it was 16th on the 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 list.

At this unassuming-looking spot, it's all about simple, classic ingredients, cooked to perfection. There are five pizzas on the menu, plus regular specials such as corn pizza (pictured).

This cozy, candlelit pizzeria, dating back to 1928, serves a large menu of wood-fired pizzas using ingredients from local sustainable farms. 

Pizzeoli favorites include the Lumberjack Snack pizza with mozzarella, bacon, pepperoni, and sweet peppers, and the Butterbird, with house-made Bourbon butter barbecue sauce, chicken, smoked Gouda, and smoked mozzarella.

There's a wide menu at Biga Pizza in Missoula, including gluten-free pizzas, seasonal specials, and calzones – and if you’re indecisive, you can go half and half with toppings.

Standout pizzas include the Caramelized Goat (with caramelized onions, goats' cheese, thyme, mozzarella, and garlic oil), and the Pompeii (with spinach, ricotta, roasted red bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, and mozzarella).

Located on buzzy South Beach, La Leggenda serves award-winning Neapolitan pies that have earned it coveted spots on the 50 Top Pizza list for both the US and the world. Chef Giovanni Gagliardi, honored by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, crafts each perfect pie with precision.

The Margherita STG (buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil) is a purist’s dream, while the fiery Diavola and indulgent Pistachio pizza with mortadella and pistachio pesto show off creative flair.

Taking 10th spot on the 50 Top Pizza guide's 2026 list of amazing pizza joints in the US, Ken’s Artisan Pizza has helped to revolutionize Portland’s pizza scene, playing with classic Italian flavors and adding an American twist.

The dough is fermented for a long period, before being baked to blistered perfection and topped with local, hyper-seasonal ingredients. Hand-pulled mozzarella is paired with toppings like gorgonzola cream, 'Nduja, roasted onions, and spicy Calabrian salami. There's now a second restaurant in Bend.

Loved for its consistently good sourdough pizzas and reasonable prices, this gem of a pizza parlor in Omaha has a loyal local fanbase.

Available in two sizes (for one, or big enough to share), pizza options include the Buffalo Chicken (with Gouda, grilled chicken, and Buffalo sauce), and the Spinach Feta, which comes with spinach, feta, onions, sesame seeds, and olive oil. It’s counter service only, and there are seats if you want to dine in.

This relaxed eatery is right at home in sunny Cocoa Beach, Florida’s surf capital. Mangia & Bevi is a colorful family-run affair with informal seating inside and outside, making it very popular with families visiting the beach.

The Neapolitan-style pizzas are perfectly made and reasonably priced – reviewers say they’re the best they’ve eaten outside of Italy – and the pasta is also fantastic. One of the joint's most-loved wood-fired pizzas is the Boscaiola, loaded with mushrooms, Italian sausage, onions, and Parmesan.

In the heart of Jersey City, Razza crafts wood-fired pies that blend Neapolitan passion with hyper-local ingredients – think Jersey tomatoes, house-milled flour, house-made guanciale, and seasonal gems like corn or Brussels sprouts. Chef-owner Dan Richer’s pizzas change with the harvest, making each bite a fresh, artisanal delight.

Year after year, Razza earns its place on the 50 Top Pizza lists, landing at number 10 in the world in the 2026 awards. As well as the sensational slices, regulars also praise the warm and welcoming vibe.

Innovative slices loaded with flavor are the order of the day at this Los Angeles hotspot. Pizzeria Sei is loved for its Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizzas. It tied at number 2 on the 50 Top Pizza guide's 2026 list of brilliant pizza joints across the USA.

Overseen by chef William Joo, the menu changes regularly, with the team working tirelessly to improve its dough and topping options. Highlights include the Funghi, with fior di latte, shaved mushrooms, slow-roasted garlic, pecorino, oregano, and fresh thyme.

TriBecca Allie Cafe receives outstanding reviews for its wood-fired pizzas. The joint operates on a fast-casual basis, with no table service (but limited seating indoors and outside on the patio), and the option for takeout.

There's a menu of five signature pizzas, or you can create your own. Calzones and flatbreads are also available, alongside daily specials and desserts.

No list of America’s greatest pizzerias would be complete without Tony’s – a San Francisco institution that was named the 19th best in the world and joint 2nd in the US in the 50 Top Pizza guide for 2026 with Pizzeria Sei.

Located in the heart of Little Italy, the restaurant is best known for its puffy and perfectly charred Neapolitan pizzas, but also serves all kinds of other regional styles. Take your pick from thick and crispy Detroit-style squares, fluffy Sicilian pan pizzas, or even cracker-thin St. Louis-style pies. Whatever you pick, reviewers say pretty much everything here tastes fantastic.

Anthony Mangieri’s Una Pizza Napoletana has been serving up Neapolitan-style pizzas on and off since the early 2000s. Now firmly back to its Lower East Side roots, the sixth iteration of Mangieri’s pizzeria serves hearty pizzas with blistered crusts and simple toppings; think Amalfi wild oregano, Sicilian sea salt, salted Italian anchovies, and pepperoni.

It held the number one slot on the Italy-based 50 Top Pizza guide's world list for three years in a row, and is still at number two this year behind England's Napoli on the Road.

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Last updated by Simon Ward