Best pizza
Photo: Phil Skinner, pskinner@ajc.com
Yes, it’s that time again. Let’s talk about pizza.
It’s been almost two-and-a-half years since we last asked about pizza in Atlanta, so we definitely need to update this one.
It’s said that even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. But why eat bad pizza when there’s so much good stuff out there? First, we need to know where to find that amazing pizza. That’s where you come in. Whether it’s thin and crispy or thick and chewy, we want to hear about your favorite place for a slice (or a whole pie).
Tell us your pick for the best place to get pizza in and around Atlanta, and what makes it so special.
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278 comments Add your comment
kimmer
February 18th, 2013
2:06 pm
Cosmo’s in larryville
Excessive Punctuation = Overeater
February 18th, 2013
2:08 pm
Hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Pizza Hut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sunshine
February 18th, 2013
2:11 pm
MARCOS IN MCDONOUGH
Toriano the bull
February 18th, 2013
2:15 pm
Savage Pizza..Little Five Points
real eyetalian
February 18th, 2013
2:16 pm
Pizza Hut – hands down, case closed
Brownie
February 18th, 2013
2:18 pm
OZ Pizza Downtown Fairburn
lucy
February 18th, 2013
2:19 pm
ammazza!
SuperMama Lee
February 18th, 2013
2:19 pm
Nancy’s in Buckhead… But if you are South Atlanta my vote belongs to Pies on Pizza in Fayetteville… But you guys now have me wanting to try Antico
Excessive Punctuation = Overeater
February 18th, 2013
2:23 pm
Savage Pizza uses canned soup as a topping. If you write “Savage Pizza” your ISDN will be logged and you will be banned from commenting on food again.
Savage Pizza was fine 15 years when there were no other good pizza options in L5P, but there is no reason to eat there now. Unless you just prefer sticky table tops. You can lterally walk (unless you’re too fat) over to Camelli’s or just go to Starbuck’s next door and get a tall regular coffee and smoke a cigarette and wait for that hunger feeling to pass.
John
February 18th, 2013
2:27 pm
Mangarelli’s in Peachtree City. My old favorite was Oz. Perfect every time.
Joanne
February 18th, 2013
2:30 pm
Best pizza in Woodstock area is Taste of Italy on Highway 92 between 575 and Bells Ferry Road…..Big Pie in the Sky in Kennesaw is also very good, but they really need more seating and updated interior.
Bruce
February 18th, 2013
2:33 pm
Gotta go to Americus – Pats Place! get the kitchen sink, less the anchovies, its just awesome
Susan
February 18th, 2013
2:38 pm
Capozzi’s – Buddy’s Capozzi has the Best Pizza EVER!
Jeff
February 18th, 2013
2:44 pm
Antico / Felini’s.
Terry Forster
February 18th, 2013
2:44 pm
Galla’s – Brookhaven
Bambinellis – Northlake
Chris’ Pizza House – Toco Hills
Jake
February 18th, 2013
2:49 pm
Vintage in Chamblee
Rick
February 18th, 2013
2:54 pm
In Roswell, it has to be Belly’s Pizza on W. Crossville (hwy 92)
Connie Hoar
February 18th, 2013
2:58 pm
Love Blue Moon because I love the herbs on the crust! And if we can extend the area to Columbus, Ohio Rubino’s is the best!
CEmoryEDU
February 18th, 2013
2:58 pm
Antico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BYOB.
kevin
February 18th, 2013
2:59 pm
Antico.
Fritti and Varasanos are very good as well.
southgate
February 18th, 2013
2:59 pm
Still Antico. No question. Rosa’s is second.
barbara
February 18th, 2013
3:00 pm
Grant Central in East Atlanta
Circle R
February 18th, 2013
3:04 pm
“The choices are limited….one size, no slices, strict enforcement of topping options.” Sounds like Antico is one of those places that has good pie but needlessly fussy/rude atmosphere. No thanks. I’ll never understand the appeal of places that go out of their way to be rude or sloppy in their service. Having said that, Fellini’s Howell Mill is awesome in both pie and service. Mellow Mushroom deserves a mention as well.
Paprika
February 18th, 2013
3:08 pm
It might be a bit of a drive, but Joeys’ Pizza (owned by two guys named Joey thus the apostrophe after the “s”) in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island, NJ is the best.
Woodframes
February 18th, 2013
3:12 pm
#1 = Antico is still the best
#2 = Fritti
#3 = Grant Central
#4 = Double Zero
#5 = Brooklyn Joe’s in Canton
Matt A
February 18th, 2013
3:17 pm
Antico is still the best in the city. Close behind is Vesuvius Pizzeria off of Edgewood
Robert
February 18th, 2013
3:27 pm
Bambinelli’s
Scott
February 18th, 2013
3:27 pm
Aurelio’s in East Cobb. Real Chicago thin crust.
Michael Scott
February 18th, 2013
3:31 pm
Sbarro…the one and only!
F1RAF
February 18th, 2013
3:31 pm
Lived here 40+ years, heard it/read it all, been to most. Here is the definitive list:
#1 – Varasanos,
#2 – Fritti,
#3 – Rosas,
#4 – Antico,
#5 – Athens Pizza (decatur)
You’re welcome.
Real Italian
February 18th, 2013
3:33 pm
Anyone who says Fellinis or Mellow Mushroom has obviously never been north of Raleigh and should not be commenting about pizza.
Kay
February 18th, 2013
3:33 pm
Savage Pizza LFP and their Greek Salad is the best!! I live out of town now but whenever I get ‘home’ to LFP Savage is my first stop!
Wes
February 18th, 2013
3:33 pm
I actually make the best pizza in Atlanta…
BTJ
February 18th, 2013
3:38 pm
Johnny’s, it’s the crust and the sauce with chunks of tomato, really good
Shane Harrison
February 18th, 2013
3:39 pm
Thanks GSU Men’s BB Fan for posting that link. I’d meant to link to that story on the guys who were trying to eat every pizza in Atlanta. Here’s the link to the original story:
http://www.ajc.com/news/lifestyles/food-cooking/99-pizzas-later-theyre-still-chowing-down/nTwj9/
Real Deal
February 18th, 2013
3:39 pm
Antico is such a newbie answer. Yes, it’s pretty good and trendy but I think Napoli and Hearth in Sandy Springs are just as good if not better. Hearth is rumored to be opening a new place at Lenox soon…
Tom
February 18th, 2013
3:40 pm
It has to be Aurelio’s in Marietta. Unbelievable!
Hand Full of Spades
February 18th, 2013
3:41 pm
1) Nancy’s
2) Momma Mia’s (pricey)
3) Felini’s
4) Pizza Cafe (Avondale)
Taylor
February 18th, 2013
3:43 pm
Johnny’s Pizza! Dough is incredible and the brick oven makes a huge difference
ls
February 18th, 2013
3:43 pm
Varasano’s
Pizza Eater
February 18th, 2013
3:44 pm
Oz pizza and Rosa’s
Pizza Lover
February 18th, 2013
3:46 pm
BLUE MOON PIZZA!!! Fresh ingredients, with a variety of choices.
GSteele
February 18th, 2013
3:48 pm
Avondale Pizza Cafe
tony
February 18th, 2013
3:49 pm
Gordo’s pizza in duluth best New York style pizza….on peachtree industrial blvd..
Atlanta girl
February 18th, 2013
3:50 pm
Ammazza…..for sure. Better than Antico’s
Jared Marinich
February 18th, 2013
3:59 pm
None these place got nawtins on my pie’s!
It's Duluth, but....
February 18th, 2013
4:00 pm
Pepperonis…esp the Great White…yum!
William
February 18th, 2013
4:01 pm
Avellino’s in Decatur. I invite anyone who voted Antico to try them out. I was a devout Antico customer, until I tried them out. Antico pizza is slightly better than Avellino’s (not by much), but you have OPTIONS and FRIENDLY service at Avellino’s, and that makes Avellino’s the better option.
Kirk
February 18th, 2013
4:01 pm
Antico
Billy
February 18th, 2013
4:02 pm
1. Antico 2. Varasano’s 3. STG 4. Ammazza 5. Double Zero