Atlanta may not have as distinct of an identity as New York or Chicago when it comes to pizza, but the city makes up for it by offering a selection of every imaginable style. Here, the meaning of an “Atlanta-style pizza” is as diverse as the city itself, extending to cover pies with Caribbean influence, New York slices with hot honey on top, and good ol’ Michelin-winning Neapolitans.
Read on for our picks of the best pizza in the A.
Antico Pizza Napoletana
Though not as well known as the MICHELIN Star, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand’s recognition of simple bang-for-your-buck restaurants is still highly coveted, and Atlanta staple Antico received the award in 2023 for its traditional, slightly-charred Neapolitan pizza. The cornerstone of Atlanta’s “Little Italia”, it sits on a growing strip of West Midtown dominated by Chef Gio Di Palma’s other eateries Gio’s, Caffe Antico, and Bar Amalfi. 1093 Hemphill Ave. NW, Atlanta, littleitalia.com/antico
Crusher’s Pizza & Wings
Thick Detroit-style pizza is the specialty of this family-run Oakhurst shop formerly known as Corner Slice. Though a September 2025 cease-and-desist forced them to change their name, Crusher’s is proud to still be under the guidance of the “same weird Star Trek-obsessed owner” cooking up the fluffiest pies in the alpha quadrant. There’s also bar pie to try, a thin-pan variety that originated on the South Shore of Massachusetts. 902 W. College Ave., Decatur, crusherspizza.com
Fritti
Fritti offers an extensive menu of wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas for every taste and mood. Choose a pie that blends gorgonzola cheese and pineapple, or spring for the crispy calamari. Its hidden gem, however, is a housemade gluten-free dough that still offers the texture of a traditional pie. Even the dedicated r/GlutenFree Reddit forum calls it the best Italian-style gluten-free pizza around, all offered on an intimate patio in Inman Park. 309 N. Highland Ave. NE, Atlanta, frittiatl.com
Varuni Napoli
Long deemed to be in a league of their own, Varuni and Antico are often pitted against each other in conversations about Atlanta’s best pizza. Funnily enough, Italy native Luca Varuni left his post at Antico to launch Varuni in 2014. Though it has no Michelin designation of its own, the OG spot on Monroe Drive certainly deserves awards for its Neapolitan authenticity and ambiance, with a patio and plenty of cozy couch seating. Don’t forget to check out its stall at Krog Street Market or its first OTP location in Dunwoody. 1540 Monroe Dr., Atlanta, varuni.us
Pizza by Yandys
Tucked inside the Mexican grocery store, Carniceria Los Pinos, this Sandy Springs pizza spot serves both Detroit- and New York-style slices crafted with homemade sauce on dough that’s cold-fermented for 48 hours. Whether building your own pie or trying a specialty slice, the cheesy bread is a must-try add-on. 6342 Roswell Rd. NE, Atlanta, pizzabyyandys.com
Glide Pizza
Owner Rob Birdsong spent a decade in New York before returning to his native Atlanta equipped with the know-how to create a perfect New York pie—thin crispy crust and all. Even better: Glide is located just off of one of the Beltline’s busiest sections, making it a perfect spot for people-watching while chowing down on a hot-honey burrata slice… or four. 659 Auburn Ave., Ste. 506, Atlanta
Fellini’s Pizza
No Atlanta pizza roundup would be complete without Fellini’s, whose neon signs are just about inescapable around town. Founded in 1982, this beloved chain has seven area locations, so no matter where you are, there’s probably one close by. Actor Brian Tyree Henry has even shouted the chain out for the comfort it brought him while shooting “Atlanta,” claiming that he’d cut off a friendship if they didn’t like anything on the menu. Multiple locations, fellinisatlanta.com
Savage Pizza
Though Savage Pizza has additional locations in Avondale and Norcross, its shop on Moreland remains superior for the exterior alone, complete with a Thor mural as colorful as the rest of quirky Little Five Points. No neighborhood would make a better home for the superhero-themed restaurant, which serves up the city’s best cauliflower crust. Specialty pizzas include a Greek pie with feta and olives as well as an andouille sausage-topped Cajun. 484 Moreland Ave. NE, Atlanta, savagepizza.com
La Calavera
Inside a charming white brick house on Memorial Drive, this former Mexican bakery-turned-pizzeria crafts sourdough pies with the same care that once went into its beloved pastries. Freshly baked loaves made from the very same dough used for the pizzas are still available for the taking, a delicious nod to the restaurant’s roots. 1696 Memorial Dr. SE, Atlanta, lacalaverapizza.com
Grant Central East
Grant Central’s self-proclaimed mission is to serve “iconic pizza that pays homage to Atlanta’s long-running history of pizza and rock ‘n roll.” It’s fitting, given the shop’s location in hip East Atlanta Village; though its famed former neighbor the Basement is now permanently closed. (529 EAV and the Earl are still open just across the street for nights when you’re craving some tunes after your slice.) With an additional location on Glenwood Avenue, it would appear that all of the east side runs on Grant Central. 1279 Glenwood Ave. SE, Atlanta, grantcentraleast.com
Dolo’s Pizza Co.
The brainchild of neighbors-turned-restaurant-owners Yusef Walker and Alyson Williams, Dolo’s pizza bears Caribbean influences from Walker’s upbringing as well as the kitchen at Ms. Icey’s, where both Walker and Williams have worked. Jerk chicken and plantains top a few of the pies here, right next to the ever-popular “Black Pizza” with its black pesto base. For dessert, order Williams’ Sweet Dolitas, addictive doughnut-like treats covered with cinnamon sugar. 50 Lower Alabama St., Atlanta, dolospizza.co
Bobby G’s Chicago Eatery & Sports Bar
The trek to Alpharetta is well worth it for true Chicago-style pizza, otherwise a rarity in what feels like a New York and Neapolitan-dominated city. Bobby G’s serves both tavern-style pizza, as well as a buttery-crusted Chicago deep dish. To really complete the Midwestern experience, add a Chicago dog, encased in a Vienna poppyseed bun and topped with emerald green relish.12990 GA-9, Ste. 114, Milton, bobbygs.com
Grana
Grana has established itself as a go-to date night restaurant in the A, thanks to its chic rooftop bar and firepits for chillier nights. Two locations in Dunwoody and Roswell provide OTP convenience, but its Piedmont spot has arguably the best views. On a Southern Italian-influenced menu, discover nine pizzas ranging from traditional pepperoni to a more flavorful “Fibonacci” featuring hot cherry peppers and bacon. 1835 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, granaatl.com
Rosa’s Pizza
Since 1990, the Rosa family has used premium meats, fresh veggies, and homemade sauces to bring a taste of New York to Atlanta. Pizza is the main draw, but the calzones pack a hearty punch, too. Quick counter service in the heart of Downtown makes it a popular, convenient lunchtime spot for Georgia State students and 9-5ers alike. 62 Broad St. NW, Atlanta, rosaspizza.net
Varasano’s Pizzeria
Order Varasano’s for takeout, or sit down for “A Slice of Heaven,” a personalized pizza tasting with chef Jeff Varasano himself. Besides the storied restaurant, his other claim to fame is authorship of an extensively-detailed pizza recipe that became one of the Internet’s most-read pizza recipes—more than 5,000 websites link back to it. No time for the tasting menu or making a pie from scratch? Check out the Varasano’s-slash-piano-bar outpost at Hartsfield-Jackson. 2171 Peachtree Rd. NE, Ste. 100, Atlanta, varasanos.com
