Best pizza in Orlando
14 pizza places that people in Orlando recommend on Reddit and X — the real reasons, and the caveats.
Orlando pizza recommendations, with linked local discussions and the trade-offs worth knowing.
Drawn from real discussions in r/orlando, r/Pizza and on X — 14 pizza places in Orlando 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 Downtown, College Park, East Colonial And Maguire and Ivanhoe Village.
How this map is made: Built from 199 comments and posts across 184 people in r/orlando, r/Pizza and on X. 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.SoDough Square
47 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/orlando
Many commenters recommend SoDough Square for Detroit-style pizza, and one calls the Detroit Rob City excellent. Several mention its pepperoni, including the pepperoni cups and a honey-ricotta pepperoni pie. One picks it for takeout, and one says it runs a little pricey but rarely misses. A few were less sold: one liked the cheese bread more than the pizza, one found a honey pie lacking spice, and one found it well short of a pizzeria they miss.
- RecommendsFavorite pick for thick-crust fans; the Detroit Rob City is excellent, and they order extra sauce on the side. r/orlando, Jan 2024
- CaveatTried SoDough after a recommendation and found it well short of Buttercrust, which they miss. r/orlando, Nov 2025
2.John & John's Pizza Shop
46 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/orlando
Many commenters recommend John & John's as a New York-style pick, and some mention its slices. Some who came from the New York and New Jersey area call it the closest local match to the pizza they know, and one says it holds up well for delivery or takeout. Several commenters are unconvinced: one found the sauce under-seasoned for a New York slice, one does not see the hype, one keeps choosing another spot after repeated visits, and one reports wrong orders and overly browned crusts.
- RecommendsPersonal favorite NY-style pizza; says everything on the menu is excellent. r/orlando, Sep 2024
- CaveatLives nearby but keeps choosing another spot; repeated visits left them unimpressed. r/orlando, Apr 2026
3.Black Magic Pizza
32 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando, r/Pizza, X
Many commenters recommend Black Magic Pizza, and several call it a favorite or a regular go-to. One says its specials are always interesting and its Reuben pie was a standout, and one praises it but notes there is no seating. Some commenters point out it is not strictly Neapolitan while still liking the pizza a lot. Others say it depends on the pie or does not always suit them, and one says it will not suit anyone after a very low per-pizza price.
- RecommendsGives short, enthusiastic praise to Black Magic Pizza. r/orlando, Jun 2026
- CaveatSays it will not suit someone who wants a very low per-pizza price. r/orlando, Aug 2025
4.Ziggie's Pizza, Ivanhoe Village
25 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando
Most commenters recommend Ziggie's, in Ivanhoe Village on Virginia Drive, and many are enthusiastic about the pizza. Two name the Killa Beez pie and two name Everybody Hates Pineapple. A few praise the hot honey, and two warn it runs very spicy. A couple praise the thin crust. One suggests it for visiting friends and family, and one notes a cheaper build-your-own deal on Wednesdays. One commenter found it overrated, with a long wait even after ordering ahead and a basic crust.
Ivanhoe Village
- RecommendsSigns off on the recommendation and says the hot honey pizza is fantastic and very spicy r/orlando, Feb 2024
- CaveatFound it overrated, waited 30 minutes despite ordering ahead, and called the crust basic r/orlando, Feb 2024
5.Pizza Bruno, College Park
25 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/orlando, X
Pizza Bruno is recommended across its two Orlando shops, College Park and Curry Ford Road, and many commenters do not say which; the address listed is the College Park shop. Many commenters like it, some mention its weekday and Monday deals, and one praises the garlic knots. Several find it pricey. Some say quality varies by pie or by shop, some say it has slipped, and some find it average or overrated, while others strongly dislike it.
College Park
- RecommendsRecommends it for Neapolitan pizza. r/orlando, Jun 2025
- CaveatSays Pizza Bruno is overrated. r/orlando, Jun 2025
6.Lazy Moon
19 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando
Lazy Moon is a pizzeria with more than one shop, and most commenters do not name one; the address listed is the East Colonial Drive shop, which one commenter names. Many commenters recommend it, and a few call it a budget-friendly pick, whether for a big slice with a beer or a very large pie for a crowd. One calls its slices really special and another calls it underrated. Three commenters hold back: one found slices undercooked even after asking for extra crisp, one would not make it a top pick, and one called it standard pizza.
- RecommendsSuggests Lazy Moon alongside John & John's as a place to try. r/orlando, May 2025
- CaveatCalls it standard pizza and doesn't care for it. r/orlando, Apr 2026
7.Nuri's Tavern, Downtown
12 people recommendvia r/orlando, X
Many commenters recommend Nuri's Tavern, in downtown Orlando, for tavern-style pizza, and several single out the very thin, crisp crust. One calls it a change of pace, and one adds that the wings are worth ordering. One commenter ate tavern-style pizza here but cannot vouch for how authentic it is.
Downtown
- RecommendsRecommends the place for its thin, tavern-style pies. r/orlando, Jun 2025
8.Pizzeria del Dio, East Colonial And Maguire
11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/orlando
Many commenters recommend Pizzeria del Dio, and several describe New York-style pies. Recommendations do not always say which shop; one commenter names the East Colonial Drive shop near Fashion Square, the address listed. One says it is the closest they have found to New York and New Jersey pizza, one praises the crust and says they visit most weeks, and one calls it a hidden gem. One who loved it years ago found a recent visit poor and suspects cheaper cheese.
East Colonial and Maguire
- RecommendsDescribes this spot as a hidden place worth finding for New York-style and Sicilian pies. r/orlando, Sep 2024
- CaveatLoved it years ago, but recent visit was poor and suspects cheaper cheese. r/orlando, Apr 2026
9.Brad's Underground Pizza
10 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many commenters recommend Brad's Underground Pizza, and several name it for Chicago-style deep dish. A few mention its thin or tavern-style pies, and one says it is the top Chicago-style pick locally.
- RecommendsNames this place as a direct answer to the request for good Chicago-style tavern pizza. r/orlando, Apr 2025
10.Gitto's, Downtown
9 people recommendvia r/orlando
Many commenters recommend Gitto's, and most do not say which shop; two name the downtown one, the address listed. One calls it a late-night lifesaver downtown, and one with New York experience says it is the closest to that style they have found. A few mention a garlic knot with each slice, one favors the buffalo chicken and lasagna slices, and one says its lunch deals were good in the past. One finds a single slice expensive.
Downtown
- RecommendsGitto's has been a late-night lifesaver downtown. r/orlando, Sep 2024
- MixedLoves Gitto's but finds a single slice expensive, though garlic knots are included. r/orlando, Oct 2024
11.Flippers Pizzeria, Sodo
8 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/orlando
Flippers is a pizzeria with more than one shop, and most commenters do not say which; the address listed is the SoDo shop, which one commenter names and calls quite good dine-in, fresh from the oven. A few call it a favorite, with one singling out the buffalo chicken pie and one the salsiccia rustica. One likes it mainly for delivery and one calls it a solid, cheaper alternative to chain pizza. Several are lukewarm: one finds it not quite New York-style, one is not a fan, one finds it okay but unremarkable, and one says their family keeps ordering it while nearby options have been lacking.
Sodo
- RecommendsNames Flippers as a favorite and rates its buffalo chicken pie among their best. r/orlando, Apr 2026
- CaveatNot a fan, partly from eating too much of it as a student. r/orlando, Jun 2024
12.Brooklyn Pizza, Pershing And Semoran
7 people recommendvia r/orlando
Several commenters recommend Brooklyn Pizza, and a few name it for New York-style pizza. Commenters point to the Pershing Avenue and South Semoran area, where the listed shop sits; one other mentions a shop on South Cimarron. One says slices are available and one calls it awesome.
Pershing and Semoran
- RecommendsPraises it as strong New York-style pizza and says slices are available. r/orlando, May 2025
13.Josie's Pizza, Metrowest
6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/Pizza, r/orlando
Josie's is recommended by several commenters, and two name the shop on Hiawassee Road in MetroWest, the address listed. One calls it underrated, it is also called excellent, and one suggests it for anyone who wants pizza and wings in one place. One shares a pepperoni and sausage pie with extra sauce. One commenter strongly dislikes the pizza.
Metrowest
- RecommendsPoster shares a pepperoni, sausage, extra-saucy pie from this Orlando pizzeria. r/Pizza, Feb 2024
- CaveatStrongly dislikes that pizza and calls it bad. r/orlando, Jun 2024
14.1803 Pizza Kitchen
5 people recommendvia r/orlando
Several commenters recommend 1803 Pizza Kitchen, and a couple point to it as an easy walk from East End. One simply loves it. Two commenters are less sure: one calls it a coin flip, great when it is on and weaker at other times, and one who visited only in its opening week was not impressed.
- RecommendsPoints to 1803 Pizza as a convenient nearby choice for East End visitors. r/orlando, Jun 2026
- MixedCalls it a coin flip: great when on point, weaker other times. r/orlando, Apr 2026
Questions people ask
- Which pizza places do people in Orlando recommend most on Reddit and X?
- Right now the most-recommended are SoDough Square, John & John's Pizza Shop and Black Magic 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 discussions on Reddit and X — 199 comments and posts from 184 people in r/orlando, r/Pizza and on X. 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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