Best pizza
Mama's Pizza in Alpharetta, established in 1979, has a large and loyal group of followers who turned out in force to support their beloved pizzeria. Many of Mama's fans got the word about the vote from the restaurant's website and Facebook page.
YOUR PICKS
1. Mama’s Pizza
You say, “Having traveled extensively throughout the U.S., I have sampled many of the best pizza joints available. As a charter member of one of the best informational sites available, pizzatherapy.com, I can state unequivocally that nothing in Atlanta compares to the likes of Pepe’s or Sally’s or Modern in New Haven, several in New York or a few others from D.C. to L.A.
I’ve eaten at several of those nominated herein, but my favorite continues to be Mama’s in Alpharetta. I’ve patronized Jimmy’s place for more than 20 years and have never once been disappointed. No frou-frou, just simple, plain adherence to the basics – great crust, sauce and cheese. And very generous toppings.
It’s somewhat remote for in-town Atlantans, but do yourselves a favor and give it a try if you’re seeking no-nonsense N.Y. style pizza served by a smiling, attentive staff. I’ve patronized this place for more than 20 years and followed their various incarnations in Roswell, Canton and Alpharetta. I’ve entertained my family, staff, relatives and friends many times and never once been disappointed.”
2. Zucca Bar & Pizzeria
3. Antico Pizza Napoletana
4. Mellow Mushroom
5. Fellini’s
6. Fritti
7. Everybody’s Pizza
8. Blue Moon Pizza
9. Rosa’s Pizza
10. Nancy’s Pizza
The Nucci at Varasano's is a garlic, olives and Emmenthaler pizza finished with arugula, capocollo and herbs. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
OUR PICKS
1. Varasano’s Pizzeria
Food and beverage writer Bob Townsend says, “Jeff Varasano is a mad scientist of pizza. So what if he doesn’t use traditional Italian ingredients or wood-burning ovens? The proof is in the great crusts and refined flavors of his pies. One taste of a thin, puffed-up, yet perfectly crispy pizza topped with an unlikely but wonderful combo of sweet caramelized onions and sharp Emmenthaler cheese says it all.”
2. Fritti
3. Vingenzo’s
4. Hearth Pizza Tavern
5. Antico Pizza Napoletana
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1,094 comments Add your comment
Sara
August 24th, 2010
1:24 pm
Antico!! Amazing!
reservoirDAWG
August 24th, 2010
1:24 pm
Antico followed by Mama’s. Mellow Mushroom blows.
Susan
August 24th, 2010
1:25 pm
Rocky’s in Morrow
The Girl
August 24th, 2010
1:25 pm
Mellow Mushroom gets my vote. Their Funky Q Chicken (BBQ Chicken pizza) is absolutely delish!
Hokey
August 24th, 2010
1:26 pm
Varasano’s! Try Nana’s or the white clam.
North over south
August 24th, 2010
1:26 pm
Rosa’s – Downtown ATL Best cheese pizza in the state of Ga
Slashman
August 24th, 2010
1:26 pm
Nancy’s…Chi Town at its finest…Reggio’s Frozen at Kroger and Fellinis, outstanding toppings..
Michele
August 24th, 2010
1:26 pm
Zucca in Smyrna!!!
pj
August 24th, 2010
1:27 pm
TMH, thanks for the idea : ) I always end up eating the whole thing anyway.
Carling
August 24th, 2010
1:27 pm
Hands down, Everybody’s Pizza in Decatur!
GA State and Tucker Joe B
August 24th, 2010
1:27 pm
Downtown: Rosa’s
Tucker: Enzo’s
Emily
August 24th, 2010
1:28 pm
Moto Bene
Andrea
August 24th, 2010
1:28 pm
Stone Mountain Pizza Cafe!
'Nuthin Better Than
August 24th, 2010
1:28 pm
Antico
Jason
August 24th, 2010
1:29 pm
Fellini’s is hands down the best.
PacTrip
August 24th, 2010
1:29 pm
Maddio’s Pizza Joint Toco Hills Shopping Center
3027 N Druid Hills Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30329 (404) 929-6700
Fresh gourmet pizzas made with pure ingredients. Healthy choices… yummy!
Marilyn
August 24th, 2010
1:29 pm
Pizza Hut on MLK Dr in Atlanta serves a very nice pizza. I have tried other Pizza Huts and they don’t measure up to the one on MLK Dr.
Sean
August 24th, 2010
1:29 pm
Fritti, Zucca and Blue Moon
Will
August 24th, 2010
1:31 pm
BLUE MOON!!!! in Smyrna The best crust!!
46 and counting...
August 24th, 2010
1:31 pm
Vespucci’s Pizza & Pasta – Simply the Best!
ziza
August 24th, 2010
1:32 pm
OZ in east point, athena in sandy springs, mellow mushroom
Aimee
August 24th, 2010
1:32 pm
Everybody’s… hands down.
Jeff
August 24th, 2010
1:34 pm
It sounds like Antico is the winner, but a surprisingly good pizza can be found at The Loop!
Mark
August 24th, 2010
1:35 pm
BIG PIE IN THE SKY restaurant in Kennesaw is hands-down the best and of course the largest pizza slice in the entire area, probably the entire state. The $5.00 daily lunch special can’t be beat either, since it offers THE huge slice with two toppings plus refillable drink. When I learned of the place from Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food show, I had to visit. Delightful!
Shawn
August 24th, 2010
1:36 pm
I CAN NOT! Believe no one has said Savage Pizza yet. I have had Grant Centeral, and Felini’s as well but Savage Pizza is the best HANDS DOWN!
wildman
August 24th, 2010
1:36 pm
Vintage Pizza…yummmm!!!
wildman
August 24th, 2010
1:38 pm
i agree, Jeff…the loop is pretty darn good!!!
joe
August 24th, 2010
1:38 pm
1. Everybody’s Pizza
2. Blue Moon
3. Mellow Mushroom
Dina
August 24th, 2010
1:38 pm
Coming from the Northeast, I find that a lot of pizza in ATL is mostly dough and low on flavor. Believe it or not, a very large and old school chain in MA called Papa Ginos crushes most pizza places in ATL. I hope they come to Atlanta…
I listed Antico and Mambo Italiano…but I forgot to add Bellas (Smyrna) to the list. Bellas also sells by the slice
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Biggun
August 24th, 2010
1:39 pm
Jagger’s
http://www.jaggerspizza.com/
MaBell
August 24th, 2010
1:39 pm
Tava’s Pizza, Hwy 20, Conyers, GA!! The best ever!!!
Rachel
August 24th, 2010
1:40 pm
ANTICO!!!!
Brian
August 24th, 2010
1:40 pm
I grew up on Stone Mountain Pizza Cafe and Colossus Pizza in Stone Mountain. Is Colossus Pizza still open over there off of Five Forks Trickum??? It’s waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy better than SMPC.
Billy
August 24th, 2010
1:40 pm
I would have to say Varasano’s and Antico are the best I’ve had. I can’t believe people still vote for Fellini’s…it may have been the best 10 years ago before we actually got a few good pizza joints in Atlanta.
RGW
August 24th, 2010
1:41 pm
Georgia Pizza Company
pizza critic
August 24th, 2010
1:41 pm
Oz is NOT good!!
Dean
August 24th, 2010
1:42 pm
Sal’s Pizza – Cumming, GA
Guido
August 24th, 2010
1:45 pm
Totino’s pepperoni
HD
August 24th, 2010
1:45 pm
Bella’s -Hands Down (S. Atlanta Rd/Paces Ferry)
Mark
August 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
Nancy’s sucks. Antico is overrated. Max’s is good, but parking is a problem. Vesuvius is good, but a homeless guy gave us a hard time when we were leaving. Oz is good. So is Everybody’s. My wife and I have found a lot of good places. Haven’t found the best yet.
Tom
August 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
I think that Zpizza, with only two locations in the city, is well worth the trip. All organic, great taste, and offers gluten-free pizza for all those folks who’ve missed pizza since their diagnosis. California cool, and extraordinary service.
Zombie Steve
August 24th, 2010
1:46 pm
Everybody’s Pizza in Virginia Highlands. (but I’ve never been to Antico!)
smitr
August 24th, 2010
1:47 pm
Antico has the best pizza I’ve ever had in Atlanta since Jocko’s closed in Underground back in the 80’s.
Lewis Grizzard
August 24th, 2010
1:48 pm
It never fails, there is always a Mark @12:16 anytime there is a discussion about pizza. ‘Yaawwnn’ Mark. You know the saying…blah..blah..Delta is ready when you are and Why are you still here if NYC is so great?, etc…etc..Thanks for your educated post.
FM Fats
August 24th, 2010
1:50 pm
I believe I’m the first one to spell Varasano’s correctly. It gets my vote, followed by Vesuvius and Urban Pie.
Dough Boy
August 24th, 2010
1:51 pm
To be able to judge you had to have had both NY and Chicago style pizza as a baseline. Secondly, elaborate pizzas like hoghead chesse BBQ chicken dumpling pizzas shouldnt count, those are sideshow specialty pizzas that you cant get by the slice anyway.
That being said, Fellini’s gets my vote, but you all have me curious about Antico. Will have to give theirs a try.
Buckhead Cli
August 24th, 2010
1:51 pm
Hearth – Sandy Springs
Zombie Steve
August 24th, 2010
1:51 pm
FYI – if you list a national pizza chain in this forum, you need to GTFO.
El Cheapo
August 24th, 2010
1:51 pm
Really…….I’m gonna have to say it??????? SAM’s Club. Great pizza and 32 oz drink for about $2.50!!!!!! Try it
jg
August 24th, 2010
1:52 pm
mellow mushroom brookhaven – nancy’s