Antico Pizza Napoletana, Hemphill Ave
38 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/Atlanta, r/Georgia, r/Pizza30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Antico Pizza Napoletana, 1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Diavola
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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Other places on this map closest to Antico Pizza Napoletana, Hemphill Ave, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BobAndBernice in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Calls it their top local choice and plans to return for fresh pies.
- Recommendsu/the_not_blondeee in r/Atlanta · Oct 2024taste
Poster names Antico as one of their favorite pizza places.
- Mixedu/Ok-Tap-4173 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Thinks it is somewhat overrated.
- Recommendsu/kurt354 in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026
Gives Antico as the direct answer to the Midtown good-pizza question.
- Recommendsu/dudertheduder in r/Georgia · Nov 2024
Recommends Antico, specifically its diavola pizza.
- Recommendsu/flying_trashcan in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Rates Antico as top pizza in the city and says it is close by.
- Recommendsu/invinciblemrssmith in r/Georgia · Nov 2024
Gives Antico as its top answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/balbizza in r/Georgia · Nov 2024taste
Thinks Antico is probably the top Neapolitan-style pizza in Atlanta by one ranking.
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- Caveatu/sdawsey in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Simply agrees with the warning against this restaurant.
- Recommendsu/DeepPassageATL in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Says Antico has been ranked among the best and sits near Georgia Tech.
- Mixedu/Redwing330 in r/Atlanta · Mar 2024taste
Says Antico tastes good but its style is not crispy.
- Recommendsu/scarletbcurls in r/Atlanta · Apr 2024taste
Says they love Antico's cheese calzone.
- Mixedu/tupelobound in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Credits its publicity but says it rode a hype wave.
- Recommendsu/egokulture in r/Pizza · Jul 2024
Has long considered the Antico's near GTEC location a good choice.
- Recommendsu/FiguringItOutAsWeGo in r/Atlanta · Mar 2024taste
Says they love Antico, though it isn't the thin, crispy style sought.
- Caveatu/Dry_Particular_5162 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026taste
Consistently found the pizza too watery.
- Mixedu/riftwave77 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026value
Calls Antico good, but says the trip there is not worth it; a mixed view.
- Recommendsu/VaginalFlora in r/Atlanta · Aug 2026taste
Says Antico is much better and close by, agreeing with the earlier pick.
- Recommendsu/jglowluna in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Recommends Antico as the other option alongside Glide.
- Recommendsu/pop_goes_the_kernel in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026variety
Lists Antico among the newer pizza options in Atlanta.
- Recommendsu/rexbee52 in r/Atlanta · Jun 2026taste
Says Antico is probably their favorite pizza spot.
- Recommendsu/_kitsy in r/Atlanta · May 2026
Points to Antico as a pizza option about 20 minutes away, depending on traffic.
- Caveatu/Chefaustinp in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Rates it far below the top local options.
- Recommendsu/arifghalib in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026taste
Recommends Antico for its quality over a cheap slice spot, and says you must order a whole pie.
- Recommendsu/queengoldentigress in r/Atlanta · Jan 2026
Reports that people at the bar named Antico among their favorites.
- Caveatu/ElectricSnowBunny in r/Georgia · Nov 2024
Dismisses Antico and steers people toward Varasano's instead.
- Recommendsu/fingerweh in r/Pizza · Jul 2024
Calls this Antico place legit; no branch or detail given.
- Recommendsu/Jstone39 in r/Pizza · Jul 2024
Says they once loved Antico's some years back; asks whether the pictured shop was that spot.
- Recommendsu/Delicious-Life3543 in r/Pizza · Jul 2024taste
Calls Antico among the best pizza they've had; praises the lasagna and diavola pies, but can only vouch for the earlier near-GT spot.
- Mixedu/Single_Passenger4261 in r/Atlanta · Feb 2026
Once loved it, but now prefers another pizzeria instead.
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