Best pizza in Miami
Twelve pizza places that Miami locals recommend — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Miami and Miami Beach pizza recommendations, with neighbourhood picks and a genuinely divided take on Casola’s.
Drawn from real discussions in r/Miami, r/Pizza and r/florida — twelve pizza places in Miami 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 South Beach, Wynwood, Coconut Grove and Downtown.
How this map is made: Built from 150 Reddit comments across 139 people in r/Miami, r/Pizza and r/florida. 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.Joe's Pizza, Wynwood
26 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Miami
Most who weigh in recommend Joe's Pizza, and many name the Wynwood location, the one shown on this map; the brand has other outlets too. Views on how it compares with the New York original are split: a couple say it matches or nearly matches it, and several say it falls short. A couple say it is good for a late-night slice. Other reactions: one calls it touristy but liked it, one says it is decent only when it is on form, and one says it is the only New York-style pizza they regularly buy in Miami.
Wynwood
- RecommendsSays Joe's is good for anyone who likes New York-style pizza. r/Miami, Sep 2024
- CaveatFound the Miami Joe's nothing like the New York original and left disappointed. r/Miami, Sep 2024
2.Mister 01, Wynwood
23 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/Miami, r/florida, r/Pizza
Most people who name Mister 01 recommend it, and several simply give it as their pick. It is a multi-outlet brand: the Wynwood location is the one shown on this map, and most comments do not say which outlet they mean. A couple describe it as a bar pie or craft pizza rather than traditional New York style, and one calls it the one reliably consistent spot. Caveats: one says it gets soggy quickly, one finds it good but overpriced, and one says it is not worth the time.
Wynwood
- RecommendsNames Mister O1 as the answer to the favorite-spot question. r/Miami, Sep 2024
- CaveatSays Mister 01 turns soggy fast. r/Miami, Dec 2025
3.Casola's Pizza
23 people recommend, 23 warn against itvia r/Miami, r/florida
Casola's draws loyal fans and blunt critics. Many people name it as their pick, one regular calls it reliably good and better than in past years, and a few tie it to late-night slices. Many others say it has declined or call it poor, mediocre or worse, one remembering it fondly only under its original owners.
- RecommendsRecommends Casola's Pizza. r/Miami, Jun 2024
- CaveatSays the place was much better before COVID, implying it has declined since. r/Miami, Oct 2024
4.Lucali, South Beach
15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Miami
Most people who name Lucali recommend it, and many include it among their picks. A couple go further: one calls it the best pizza in South Florida and another says it has no close second. A few place it in South Beach or Sunset Harbour, one calling it a-okay and the others good. One says there is a lot of dry crust.
South Beach
- RecommendsRates the Sunset Harbor Lucali as solid. r/Miami, Jun 2026
- CaveatComplains Lucali pizza has too much dry crust. r/Miami, Mar 2026
5.Fratesi's, Downtown
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Miami
Many diners recommend Fratesi's, and a couple name the downtown location: one calls it great, and another suggests it for thin bar-style pies and says to order the plain pie. Caveats: one thinks it is more New Jersey than New York style and middling, one says it is fine but was not blown away, and one cites its crust as too stiff.
Downtown
- RecommendsLists its Cosmo's moon, a crunchy thin pizza, as great though not for everyone. r/Miami, Aug 2026
- CaveatCites Fratesi's as an example of a crust that is too stiff and char that is too heavy, both drawbacks for them. r/Miami, May 2025
6.Eleventh Street Pizza
11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Miami
Most who name Eleventh Street Pizza recommend it, and many include it among their picks for slices or elevated New York-style pizza. One says they choose it every time, and another was happy on a first visit and plans to return. Caveats: two diners avoid it because of a mandatory tip added to takeout orders, and one thinks it is not worth it beyond a delivery-app deal.
- RecommendsLists Eleventh Street among solid options. r/Miami, Mar 2026
- CaveatAvoids the place over a mandatory tip added to takeout orders. r/Miami, Sep 2024
7.Marc's Artisanal Pizza
10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Miami
Most who name Marc's Artisanal Pizza recommend it, and several include it among their Miami picks. One calls the pizza incredible and notes both thin round and thicker Roman-style pies, and one calls it the best in Miami-Dade. One says it now has a line around the block, and one says they asked for a well-done pie and were told it is not offered there.
- RecommendsSays their sausage-and-peppers pie is reliably good, praising its quality and steady results. r/Miami, Aug 2026
- CaveatSays they once asked Marc's for a well-done pizza and were told it isn't offered there. r/Miami, Aug 2026
8.Pummarola, Midtown
9 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/Miami
People recommend Pummarola across its Miami outlets; the Midtown location is the one shown on this map, which a couple of diners name, while one mentions The Falls and another the Gables. One calls it a gem with good value, another calls it the best in Miami and perhaps the best pizza they have had anywhere, and one describes it as a strong Neapolitan-style pie.
Midtown
- RecommendsNames Pummarola as a favorite pick. r/Miami, Sep 2024
9.Pauloluigi, Coconut Grove
7 people recommendvia r/Miami
Several people recommend Pauloluigi in Coconut Grove, mostly by name. One suggests it for traditional pizza and another describes it as New York-style, one calls it the only affordable spot, and one calls it the best independent pizza place across Miami-Dade. A mixed view finds it good but sometimes too salty.
Coconut Grove
- RecommendsNames Pauloluigi in the Grove as their pick. r/Miami, Mar 2026
- MixedCalls Paolo Luigi's good but sometimes too salty. r/Miami, Dec 2023
10.O'Munaciello
6 people recommendvia r/Miami
People recommend O'Munaciello. It has more than one outlet: one names the Coral Way location and another points to MiMo, which is the one shown on this map, and the rest do not say which they mean. Some describe it as Neapolitan or Italian-style, one calls it probably the best on their list, one suggests it for a fancier meal that is a drive from South Miami.
- RecommendsRanks O'Municelo as likely the top pick on their list. r/Miami, Sep 2024
11.Pizza Bar, South Beach
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Pizza, r/Miami, r/florida
Several people recommend Pizza Bar, and a couple name its South Beach location. A few say it is good value or affordable, and a few point to its large size. Caveats: two find the slices pricey, one finds the pie unappealing to look at, and one found the first few inches of crust soft but liked the rest.
South Beach
- RecommendsVisited repeatedly on a past South Beach trip and finds it good value compared with pricey nearby options. r/Pizza, Oct 2024
- CaveatFinds the pie unappealing to look at, calls the crust unappealing, and says the slice price is too high. r/Pizza, Oct 2024
12.La Leggenda, Espanola Way
5 people recommendvia r/Miami
Five people recommend La Leggenda, a Neapolitan-style pizzeria on Espanola Way. Two give it as their one answer, one calls it outstanding, and one who liked it says it was the only place they enjoyed nearby, though they add that its Neapolitan style does not hit the spot for a crispy-slice craving.
Espanola Way
- RecommendsNames La Leggenda as a favorite pick. r/Miami, Sep 2024
Questions people ask
- Which pizza places do Miami locals recommend most?
- Right now the most-recommended are Joe's Pizza, Wynwood, Mister 01, Wynwood and Casola's Pizza, 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 — 150 comments from 139 people across r/Miami, r/Pizza and r/florida. 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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