Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza.
Austin’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 33 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Aviator Pizza is known for its expansive beer gardens — the better to eat pizza with.
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Austin’s Pizza, four locations
This local pizza joint serves up classics, build-your-own pies, and creative originals like the “pesto a go-goat” or “MoPac” pie.
Aviator Pizza & Drafthouse, six locations
Enjoy dozens of craft pies, calzones, salads, and grinder sandwiches, plus 50+ brews on tap.
Bambino, 979 Springdale Rd.
Helmed by the folks behind L’Oca d’Oro, this pizza restaurant utilizes ingredients from Central Texas, like flour from Barton Springs Mill.
East Side Pies, three locations
I spy creative pies at this beloved pizzeria. This is the spot to try pies with ricotta, black bean, and chimichurri sauces with toppings like smoked salmon, jerk chicken, and Li’l Smokies.
Loudmouth Pizza, 1209 Rosewood Ave.
No reservations are necessary at this restaurant, which is located in a house in east Austin and centers its ethos on enjoying a meal in good company. Psst — don’t miss happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Southside Flying Pizza, two locations
A longtime Austin favorite, this pizzeria offers a robust menu of pizzas, sandwiches, pasta, and subs, plus a wide array of gluten-free pies.
Oddwood Brewing, 3108 Manor Rd.
Think outside the pizza box at this neighborhood brewery, which specializes in pizza and beer. Pro tip: Try the seasonal Harvest Pie with a pumpkin base, balsamic reduction, and roasted pumpkin seeds.
Pinthouse Pizza, four locations
Pair a selection of craft brews with a burger, pretzel, buffalo wings, boiled peanuts, or a sourdough pie.
Italian origins
Baldinucci Pizza Romana, 3300 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. #110, West Lake Hills
This family-owned spot specializes in Roman pizza, which is made on a thick and airy crust, and offers a collection of imported wines.
Pedroso’s Pizza, 2207 Justin Lane
Have your pizza and eat it too at Pedroso’s, which serves strombolis and calzones, plus New York-style, Sicilian-style, grandma-style, and American-style pizza. Pro tip: don’t skip the cannolis.
Roppolo’s Pizzeria, four locations
This local pizzeria sells slices out of windows, trucks, and standalone shops to get pies in the hands of Austinites, often those in West Campus and on 6th Street.
You’re looking at Toss’s October Pie: the Shrimp Po’ Boy pizza.
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Toss Pizzeria & Pub, two locations
Have your pizza made into a pretzel, get some queso, or enjoy a traditional pie at this Tex-Mex-inspired pizzeria with 10+ beers on tap.
Fire(d) pizza
Bufalina, two locations
Crispy wood-fired pies are available at both Bufalina Pizza and Bufalina Due — don’t skip a wine pairing from these restaurants’ impressive lists.
There’s nothing better than ending the day with a DeSano pizza and beer in-hand.
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DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana, two locations
DeSano will satiate your wood-fired Neapolitan pizza needs, but make sure to bring home a cannoli or Nutella dessert pizza.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, 11700 Domain Blvd., Ste. #148
Look no further for coal-fired, brick oven pizza with all the toppings you could ever want.
Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza, five locations
Like the name suggests, this pizzeria serves up toasty pies, pastas, and upscale appetizers like bacon-wrapped figs.
Quattro Gatti Ristorante e Pizzeria, 908 Congress Ave.
This “old world” pizzeria is family-run, with a menu of curated pies and pasta dishes in a romantic setting.
Seriously New York-style
Brooklyn Pie Co., four locations
Get the Brooklyn taste — including dishes like calzones, wings, and fried ravioli — without having to travel.
Favorite Pizza, 801 W. 6th St.
This downtown spot is open into the wee hours on weekends, selling pizzas, Italian ice, and desserts from sister restaurant Sammie’s. Psst — Stop by from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday for any slice and a pint of beer for $7.
Hoboken Pie, 718 Red River St.
This New Jersey-inspired spot has been hand-tossing pies since 2008, and stays open every night until 2 a.m.
Home Slice is one of Austin’s most well-known pizzerias, with a prominent storefront on South Congress Avenue.
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Home Slice Pizza, three locations
By the slice or by the pie, this restaurant has kept Austinites fed since 2005 and proudly serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs, and salads.
Salvation Pizza, two locations
This pizzeria is always a welcome sight, especially if you’ve been out partying on Rainey Street or Rock Rose Avenue.
Fancier fare
Allday Pizza, two locations
Lovers of specialty pies won’t want to miss “The Sampler,” which allows you to build a pie with six slices of your choosing, or you can build your own calzone.
You can get any pizza from The Backspace topped with a fried egg.
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The Backspace, 507 San Jacinto Blvd.
Pizza, and pasta, and prosciutto, oh my. This pizzeria serves up traditional Neapolitan pies with thin crusts, plus, you can get any of them topped with a farm-fresh egg. Don’t miss its happy hour from 5 to 6:30 p.m. daily.
Marye’s Gourmet Pizza Pub, 3663 Bee Cave Rd.
This Tarrytown spot has a full menu with much more than just pizza, but the unique pies (like “The Belgian,” topped with Brussels sprouts and bacon) will wow you. Plus, gluten-free Austinites will have plenty of options at this pub.
Sammataro’s pizza will make your mouth water.
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Sammataro, 2907 E. 12th St.
You’ll feel like a New Yorker at this upscale pizza joint, which specializes in just four curated flavors of ‘za: a classic Margherita, supreme, a no-cheese red pie, and vodka pie.
Walton’s Fancy & Staple, 609 W. 6th St.
The Downtown cafe + deli recently debuted a new pizza menu, which is served from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
Not to sound cheesy
Lil Nonna’s, 2908 Fruth St.
Located at Tweedy’s, this all-vegan shop peddles toppings like beet-based pepperoni, seitan sausage, pineapple and jalapeno, and marinated artichokes.
How do you like your plant-based pie?
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Possum Pizza, 2324 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Have your pick of plant-based pizzas at this 100% vegan pizza truck, which serves classic takes and quirky pies like the “Bac’n Mac” with mac and cheese, bac’n, and buffalo ranch drizzle.
Zalat Pizza, two locations
Make any pizza at this Dallas-based mini-chain gluten-free or vegan, or try the “reaper roulette” to make one slice extremely spicy.
Cross-country crusts
Conan’s Pizza, two locations
You’d be hard-pressed to find authentic, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in town, so look no further than Conan’s, which also serves thin crust.
Little Deli & Pizzeria, two locations
Grab some New Jersey-style pizza by the pie or by the slice (which is made in a stone hearth oven for a crispy crust), a sandwich made on freshly baked bread, or some comforting soup.
Saccone’s Pizza, two locations
This “pizza with a Jersey attitude” will have you trying new combos like Melody’s Garbage Pie, white pizzas, and pizza on focaccia.
Via 313, five locations
Fill up on delectable Detroit-style pizza — a spin on Sicilian pies — and dessert pies at this acclaimed spot.
We know, this is just a piece of the pie. If your favorite place to get pizza wasn’t mentioned, let us know so we can show it some love in the future.
