Best pizza in Houston

51 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, and often named when someone asks for a cozy pizza spot. Two commenters say it isn't New York style or doesn't fit one style, and still recommend it. One commenter calls the happy hour solid, and one likes the outdoor seating when the weather is good. Caveats: one commenter says the pizza declines a lot as leftovers, one says it leans more on atmosphere than food, and one had a pizza come out charred and black.

51 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, and several call the pizza very good, excellent or tremendous. One commenter near downtown says it has plenty of seating, and another says limited hours, parking and seating make it an occasional visit. Three commenters call it mediocre, and one calls it very expensive for pizza. The shop shown here is the Austin St one, which two commenters name.

50 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters. Three praise its Neapolitan pies and three its grilled, flatbread-style pizzas, and two single out a brisket and barbecue-sauce pizza. One commenter likes it but says it isn't the city's top Neapolitan, one has tried it three times and doesn't see the appeal, and one calls it expensive for a pizza.

48 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters. Many name its Neapolitan pie, and many its New York-style and Detroit-style pies. It has more than one shop (one commenter mentions a Montrose branch and a west Houston one, another an I-10 location) and most don't say which they mean; the shop shown here is the W Gray one. Two commenters prefer another Houston pizzeria, two say the crust can be floppy or not crisp underneath, and two say it is pricey.

46 people recommend, 9 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, nearly all for its Detroit-style square pie, and several call that pie excellent or a favorite. Two commenters single out the crust. One mentions the Heights shop, and one says it started at Rudyard's pub, where it is still served. Caveats: two commenters say it is too pricey for a small square pie, one calls the pies tiny with a long wait past the quote, one found it very filling, one says dine-in is basic, and one says quality slipped around the time it opened more locations.

Heights

43 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and several name its New York-style slice or pies as the draw. One commenter calls it the most old-school option in Montrose. Two commenters say it is good but not truly New York style, two say the slice can come out floppy or soggy and one suggests asking for a longer bake, and one says prices have risen. Many commenters name the West Gray shop, which is the one shown here.

West Gray

41 people recommend, 17 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, mostly for its deep dish, which several praise. The chain has several Houston shops; two commenters name the one at Shepherd and Norfolk, which is the one shown here, and one names a Washington shop. More commenters recommend it than warn against it, but eight are negative: several describe a bad visit and warn others off, two say quality has slipped over the years, and one found the pizza soggy and bland. Two commenters call it decent but not amazing.

38 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and several single out its tavern-style pie. Several recommend it when someone asks for thin or crispy-crust pizza. One commenter says it has a small arcade that kids enjoy, and two say a sandwich or side dish stands out even more than the pizza. One commenter says it has been very busy on every visit, one says it is pricier than budget options, and one did not enjoy their visit.

38 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and several name it for New York-style pizza or by the slice. Two commenters call it the best pizza they have had in Houston, and one says the subs are a secondary draw. Two commenters call it overhyped, two call it pricey and two dislike it outright.

37 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters. Brother's has several Houston shops, and several commenters name the Highway 6 and I-10 shop, which is the one shown here; two mention Cypresswood. Three call it their top pick for pizza in Houston, one praises its New York-style slice and two praise its sauce. One commenter calls it awful and another mediocre.

27 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, and several call it their favorite or among the best pizza in Houston. Three note there is little or no seating, and one says it is best for takeout. Caveats: one commenter calls it good but quite pricey, one found a pizza burnt underneath on their latest visit, and one found a first pie soggy and very salty.

25 people recommend, 11 warn against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters as a late-night or by-the-slice downtown stop. Two commenters like ordering pepperoni slices or slices at the counter, and two call it reliable or consistent. Four commenters call it decent or unremarkable, and eight are negative, including two who say it is only good when drunk. One commenter reports a downtown delivery order that took hours. The shop shown here is the Travis St one downtown.

Downtown

24 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and many mention its Monday deal, which two call great value. Luna has several Houston shops: the one shown here is Upper Kirby, which two commenters name, while two others mention the Heights shop and two the one off Yale. Two recommend the prosciutto and arugula pie, two mention a sourdough crust and two call it underrated. Two commenters say Mondays get crowded, and one says ingredients run short and quality slips then.

Kirby

23 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and two call it their top pick in Houston. One commenter says there is limited indoor seating and another says the long line is deserved. Four commenters report a burnt, overcooked, bland or mediocre pizza, one of them a first-time visitor who liked the honey chili crisp. The shop shown here is the Airline Dr one in the Heights.

Heights

22 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and several name it as a favorite, regular or go-to spot. Two commenters tie it to Detroit-style pizza, and two call the pizza excellent or amazing. Betelgeuse has a Washington Avenue shop (the one shown here, which three commenters name) and a Montrose one. Three commenters call the pizza mediocre or bad, one found it close to a basic pan pizza though they liked the vibe and cocktails, and one calls it greasy but tasty.

Washington

20 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Many commenters call the food excellent, two single out the crust and three single out the Picante pizza. Caveats are plain: four say it is unremarkable or doesn't live up to the hype, two find the crust heavy, two mention hard-to-get reservations, two find it pricey and one dislikes the valet-only parking.

14 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, and three describe it as an old-school or nostalgic pizza place. Two commenters favor its thin crust. Spanky's has several shops and commenters mention Telephone Rd and Bellaire and the one off 610 and 45 South; the one shown here is the Telephone Rd shop. One commenter advises a midweek visit for the pizza special.

13 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and two name it for Neapolitan-style pizza. Two commenters call it pricey. Caveats: one liked the cacio e pepe pie but found the pepperoni ordinary, one thought the cacio e pepe was weaker than a rival's but liked the mushroom pizza, and one says the crust isn't the fluffy style they wanted.

12 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

A Detroit-style chain with several outlets; two commenters name the Memorial one near Memorial City Mall, which this map shows. Several recommend its Detroit-style pizza, and one prefers it to Gold Tooth Tony's. Caveats: two commenters call it overpriced, one says quality dropped over time, one calls it overrated, one says a recent pie tasted bad, and one says it can be good depending on taste.

11 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and several point to its thin, tavern-style or Chicago-style pizza. Two commenters note it is an Irish pub that serves good pizza, and one says the setting is fun, with a few drinks part of the visit. Two say it has been years since their last visit, so their impressions may be dated.

11 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Named by many commenters as a pizza pick. Two single out the cacio e pepe pizza, with one calling it much better than Pizzana's version, and one thinks it slightly edges out Southern Yankee.

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Named by many commenters in pizza threads, and one says it is a pub that surprised them with its sourdough crust. Two praise the pickle pizza and two the sweet-and-spicy pepperoni pizza, and one couple praises its gluten-free crust. One commenter found a gluten-free pizza burnt with little sauce or cheese and says to skip it, though they note it may have changed.

10 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, and three call it a favorite or go-to pizza spot. Luigi's has more than one Houston shop: commenters mention Almeda (the one shown here), Midtown and downtown, and most don't say which they mean.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, and two single out the thin crust. One commenter calls the wood-fired pizza amazing, and one names a pleasant setting. One commenter misses its old location, and the address shown here is on Richmond Ave near the Med Center, which one commenter names. One commenter says it is the opposite of a quiet, upscale spot.

8 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters as an old-school pizzeria on Hillcroft near Westheimer. Several stress its age or old-school feel, and one calls it their favorite pizza in town.

Hillcroft

8 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters. Daddy-O's has several shops, and two commenters name Antoine (the one shown here), and others name Spring Branch, Dairy Ashford and the Energy Corridor. One commenter says the Dairy Ashford one is delicious and uses a brick oven.

Antoine

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and two call it underrated or overlooked. One says it beats rival spots on crust and sauce and is a permanent favorite, one calls it their personal favorite. One commenter places it by the Costco on Richmond. One commenter strongly dislikes it.

7 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood

Recommended by many commenters, mostly replying to a thread titled 'Napolis on Beechnut', which is the shop shown here. One calls its thin crust underrated, a longtime regular says the pizza is good and has never disappointed, one says it was their go-to when they lived nearby, and one calls it a treasure. One commenter instead names a Napoli on Memorial near Highway 6 as the closest match to Joe's.

Beechnut

6 people recommendvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by six commenters, with brief praise: one calls it incredible and ranks it among the top three nearby, one lists it among the best small, locally owned pizzerias, and one names it as an answer for the best slice. No dishes are described.

6 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Recommended by many commenters, and three describe it as Neapolitan or Italian in style. One advises eating it on site because it is best fresh, one notes the oven is brick rather than wood-fired, and one says it gets too little recognition. Two place it in Midtown.

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston

Named by many commenters, including several answering a request for an intimate, cozy birthday pizza spot, and one points to its garden patio and romantic feel. One suggests it for a fancier meal and one says they have had more satisfying pizza there than at Angie's. One commenter says pizza isn't the restaurant's strength, though they still recommend the place.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/houston, r/HoustonFood

Recommended by five commenters: one calls its brick-oven pizza and pepperoni the draw, one says the City Center three-meat pie may be the best pizza they have had since leaving New York, and another calls it usually reliable. Most don't say which shop they mean, so these may not all describe the City Center one. One commenter dislikes it and prefers a local pie.

City Center