Best pizza in Atlanta
Twelve pizza places that Atlanta locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Atlanta pizza picks, from slices to Neapolitan pies, with the recommendations and disagreements about crusts, toppings and the meal.
Drawn from real discussions in r/Atlanta, r/Georgia and r/Pizza — twelve pizza places in Atlanta that people actually recommend. Each one shows why people rate it, the caveats they raised, and a link straight to the original comment — so you read the source yourself instead of trusting a laundered rating. Places cluster around Buckhead, Hemphill Ave, Inman Park and Kirkwood.
How this map is made: Built from 194 Reddit comments across 182 people in r/Atlanta, r/Georgia and r/Pizza. Last refreshed November 13, 2026. We paraphrase — never copy — and never take payment for a place. How we make our maps
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1.Fellini's Pizza, Buckhead
39 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia
Most people who weigh in recommend Fellini's, a local pizza brand with outlets across Atlanta; the map shows the Buckhead outlet. Some people name the Buckhead, Candler Park or Howell Mill outlets. Some diners single out how much cheese the pies carry, and one says a plain cheese pie has an unusually generous amount. Some people are lukewarm and some dismiss it outright.
Buckhead
- RecommendsSays quality depends on branch, and that the Buckhead and Howell Mill outposts both impress. r/Atlanta, Jan 2026
- CaveatSays Fellini's is bad, without giving detail. r/Atlanta, Apr 2024
2.Antico Pizza Napoletana, Hemphill Ave
38 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia, r/Pizza
Most people who weigh in recommend Antico Pizza Napoletana, and several rank it at or near the top of Atlanta pizza. The map shows the Hemphill Avenue location, which some diners place near Georgia Tech. Some single out the diavola, and one praises the lasagna pizza. Some call it overrated or say it rode a wave of hype, one finds it watery, one says it is good but not crispy, and one says it is not worth a long drive.
Hemphill Ave
- RecommendsCalls it their top local choice and plans to return for fresh pies. r/Atlanta, Feb 2026
- CaveatSimply agrees with the warning against this restaurant. r/Atlanta, Feb 2026
3.Glide Pizza, O4w
35 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/Pizza
Most people recommend Glide, and several name it the best pizza in town. Glide also has a Decatur outlet; the map shows the O4W outlet, which a couple of diners name. Some call it New York-style, a few point to its burrata and hot honey pizza, and one diner calls it worth the detour. Some find it dry or pricey, and one tried it once and found it not great.
O4w
- RecommendsRecommends Varuni and Glide. r/Atlanta, Oct 2024
- CaveatTried Glide once, found it not great, and doesn't see why people praise it. r/Atlanta, Apr 2025
4.Varuni Napoli, Monroe
18 people recommendvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia
Most people recommend Varuni Napoli; the map shows the Monroe Drive location, which one diner calls the best pizza in Atlanta. A few call its pizza delicious, excellent or really good, and a couple say it is authentically Neapolitan in style. One diner likes it better than a rival while noting it is in Midtown.
Monroe
- RecommendsRecommends Varuni and Glide. r/Atlanta, Oct 2024
5.Emmy Squared Pizza, West Midtown
18 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/Atlanta
Most people recommend Emmy Squared, a Detroit-style pizzeria with several Atlanta outlets; the map shows the West Midtown outlet, which several diners name, and a couple point to the Glenwood Park outlet. Some recommend it for Detroit-style pizza, and one calls the hot honey jalapeno pie especially good while saying the crust has come out undercooked in the middle. A couple call it overpriced, and one finds Detroit style not to their taste.
West Midtown
- RecommendsSuggests this pizzeria as the answer to the square fluffy crust request r/Atlanta, Jun 2025
- CaveatCalls it overpriced bad pizza and steers people to a local shop instead r/Atlanta, Jun 2025
6.Fritti, Inman Park
16 people recommendvia r/Atlanta
Many people recommend Fritti, and several call its pizza delicious or good. Some point to its house-made gluten-free dough, which one says bakes up chewy and crisp. A couple describe it as casual rather than fancy, and a couple mention walking around Inman Park or the Beltline afterward. A couple describe the pricing as moderate or lower than rivals. One diner advises ordering it extra crispy because the standard crust can turn soft.
Inman Park
- RecommendsSays the pizza is good, and suggests strolling Inman Park or the Beltline afterward for a relaxed evening. r/Atlanta, Jul 2026
- MixedTip: order Fritti's pizza extra crispy, since the default crust can turn mushy. r/Atlanta, Jul 2026
7.Pieland's Pizza, Virginia Highland
13 people recommendvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia
Many people recommend Pieland's, and several name its Virginia-Highland location. A couple praise its gluten-free pizza, and one likes the calzones, while another who loves the place found the calzone underwhelming.
Virginia Highland
- RecommendsRecommends Pielands subs and slice in the Highlands. r/Atlanta, Oct 2024
- MixedLoves Pieland's overall but found its calzone underwhelming. r/Atlanta, Apr 2024
8.Varasano's, Buckhead
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia
Many diners recommend Varasano's, a pizzeria; the map shows the Buckhead outlet, which a couple of diners name, and one diner also mentions an airport outlet. One ranks it first for thin crust, one praises its dessert pizza and another its brunch pizzas. One calls it one of the better places in town though far from some areas, and one drives there rather than settle for nearer options. One calls it ridiculously overrated.
Buckhead
- RecommendsCommenter answers the request with Varasano's. r/Atlanta, Oct 2024
- CaveatReplies to the Varasano's suggestion calling it ridiculously overrated. r/Atlanta, Oct 2024
9.La Calavera, Kirkwood
11 people recommendvia r/Atlanta
Many people recommend La Calavera, and some call it among the best pizza in Atlanta. A couple praise its dough or crust, a couple point to its gluten-free options, and one says its pies use fresh ingredients.
Kirkwood
- RecommendsFormer Mexican bakery turned pizzeria with outstanding dough and a grandma pie, good value r/Atlanta, Jun 2025
10.Lloyd's Pizza
10 people recommendvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia
Many people recommend Lloyd's Pizza, and one diner found it better than expected, with huge single slices. One calls it a favorite for classic New York-style pie and another loves the vibe. Some find the pizza mid or average, one feels it has slipped but still loves it, one finds it too heavily seasoned, and one says it is closer to New Haven-style pie without matching it.
- RecommendsPost author says they strongly favor Lloyd's for delivery pizza. r/Atlanta, Mar 2024
- MixedFound Lloyd's pizza mid but may give it another try. r/Atlanta, Oct 2024
11.Grana, Piedmont
10 people recommendvia r/Atlanta
Many people recommend Grana, and some say its pizza is good or very good. A couple single out the goat cheese and potato pizza with truffle honey. One suggests the Piedmont location and finds its atmosphere nicer than Varuni's. One says it suits both a dressed-up evening and a casual hangout.
Piedmont
- RecommendsRecommends Grana's goat-cheese potato pizza with truffle honey and suggests its figgy pizza may resemble what the requester wants. r/Atlanta, Apr 2025
12.Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, Buckhead
5 people recommendvia r/Pizza, r/Atlanta
People recommend Mister O1; the map shows the Buckhead outlet, and one diner places it near Lenox. A couple praise the Coffee Paolo pizza, and one wishes they had ordered it for the whole pie. Some say they love the place, and one says it has overtaken a former favorite.
Buckhead
- RecommendsEnthusiastically rates the Coffee Paolo pizza highly. r/Pizza, Sep 2025
Questions people ask
- Which pizza places do Atlanta locals recommend most?
- Right now the most-recommended are Fellini's Pizza, Buckhead, Antico Pizza Napoletana, Hemphill Ave and Glide Pizza, O4w, ranked by how many different people vouched for each one. Every place lists the reasons people gave and the caveats they raised, with a link to the original comment.
- How is this list made?
- It is built from public Reddit discussions — 194 comments from 182 people across r/Atlanta, r/Georgia and r/Pizza. We paraphrase why each place is recommended, keep the negatives and caveats in, and link to the original comment so you can read the source yourself. We never invent details.
- Are these paid placements?
- No. Nothing here is sponsored, paid or ranked by a business. Places are included only because real people recommended them in public conversations, and every claim links back to its source.
- How recent are these recommendations?
- This map was last refreshed November 13, 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time, so confirm current details directly before you rely on them.
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