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
dr martin
February 18th, 2013
4:06 pm
Zucca’s in Smyrna Square, Gino’s Cheshire Bridge/Piedmont for thin NY type and Jets for Sicilian
Bootley E. Farnsworff
February 18th, 2013
4:06 pm
Hearth got tha #1 Za in the ATL. Antico, Ammazza, and Vesuvius you can’t go wrong with either.
Quagmire
February 18th, 2013
4:07 pm
I love Areolas.
Giggity!
Peg
February 18th, 2013
4:12 pm
Christo’s Pizza in Marietta beats every pizza in the metro area. Their White Pizza with white cheddar cheese, feta, roasted garlic, artichoke and oven‐roasted tomatoes will blow you away. Christo’s will spoil you from ever eating in another pizza joint.
Bruce
February 18th, 2013
4:16 pm
Antico that all folks
jason
February 18th, 2013
4:20 pm
I like papa johns
whit
February 18th, 2013
4:23 pm
Antico, Varasanos, DaVincis. In that order.
If you are seriously saying johnnys or any of the huge chains, I hope you burn the roof of your mouth with molten sauce and never eat pizza again
Joe
February 18th, 2013
4:25 pm
Everyone loves all of these trendy pizza places that would never survive in New York or Chicago where people know pizza. The best and most authentic slices you will get around Atlanta are Baby Tommy’s or Bella’s Pizza.
jason
February 18th, 2013
4:27 pm
Oh thank you whit! i forgot how good Johnnys is. awesome
camel toed girls
February 18th, 2013
4:27 pm
All us camel toe having babes in Cobb and North Fulton love Aurellios Pizza!
Clark Howard
February 18th, 2013
4:29 pm
Dollar for dollar, you can’t do better than Kroger brand frozen pizza and a 12 pack of Busch Lite Ice.
That has been my go to date night starter for years!
JIMBOB
February 18th, 2013
4:29 pm
Showbiz pizza on Lavista!!!!
nicholas
February 18th, 2013
4:42 pm
M Mushroom but Diesel in Roswell was just as good….
Steve
February 18th, 2013
4:46 pm
Absolutely no contest. Antico’s blows everyone else away. Nobody comes close.
ChunkyLover52
February 18th, 2013
4:47 pm
#1- CiCis
#2 – Stevie B’s
#3 – The Pizza Hut
#4 – Antico
Chris Martin
February 18th, 2013
4:49 pm
OZ Pizza in Fairburn and East Point GA
MelKel
February 18th, 2013
4:50 pm
Mellow Mushroom is my favorite.
jes
February 18th, 2013
4:51 pm
Antico is crap and it’s a circus inside. It could be better if they actually put toppings on the pizza, didn’t burn half of it, and the help wasn’t rude. I have to wonder about people that think Antico is good pizza…
Shorty’s, Hearth, and Mellow mushroom are all much better pizza and it comes with a chair to sit in so you can eat it.
MelKel
February 18th, 2013
4:51 pm
Fritti is good as well.
B.W.
February 18th, 2013
4:55 pm
GINO’S NORCROSS AND JOHNS CREEK!! THE BEST NY PIZZA EVER!!!!
Camille
February 18th, 2013
4:55 pm
Rudy’s NY Pizza in Duluth has thee BEST pizza. Super fresh and looks/tastes just as good if not better the next day!
teddy ruxpin
February 18th, 2013
4:57 pm
smoke another one Joe! the best has to be athens ( decatur )
B.W.
February 18th, 2013
4:57 pm
Gino’s Norcross on Peachtree Parkway by Starbucks. Out of this world pizza, garlic knot’s to die for, and NY Rice Balls!
MARTA Rida
February 18th, 2013
4:58 pm
Urban Pie in Kirkwood.
JPL
February 18th, 2013
5:00 pm
Alpine Bakery in Alpharetta has great pizza and wonderful calzones .
JPL
February 18th, 2013
5:00 pm
Alpine Bakery in Alpharetta has great pizza and wonderful calzones .
david
February 18th, 2013
5:11 pm
taste of Italy in woodstock/canton. Owners are southern Italian. Enough said.
kevin
February 18th, 2013
5:16 pm
Jes,
Never go to Italy and eat the pizza, because you will hate it. Antico is without question the closest thing Atlanta has to Italian Pie. That you mention Mellow Mushroom is pretty funny.
Mel
February 18th, 2013
5:19 pm
Antico all the way.
Steve
February 18th, 2013
5:24 pm
Go to Italy and try their good pizza. Then you realize how lousy our pizza is. Only Antico’s comes close to what you would absolutely love in Italy.
Steve
February 18th, 2013
5:29 pm
Pizza Hut is simply delicious to me and I have eaten at most of the aforementioned places. $10 for a large any way you want it is hard to beat in this economy.
Alex
February 18th, 2013
5:31 pm
Papa John’s no doubt
David Hoffman
February 18th, 2013
5:37 pm
Nancy’s Pizza. Stuffed Crust Chicago Style Deep Dish Pie or Chicago Thin Crust Square Cut. Either one is great.
Fidlin1
February 18th, 2013
5:42 pm
Gino’s Pizza in Norcross. Great Crust and ingredients to die for. The rest of the menu is awesome as well.
Joesph Pough
February 18th, 2013
5:47 pm
Pizza Hut!
Queen Noor
February 18th, 2013
5:49 pm
Rosa’s on Broad, Mellow Mushroom, and believe or not Costco. A cheap fix.
janet
February 18th, 2013
5:56 pm
Mama’s in Alpharetta. Used to be in the lower level of the Roswell Mall in the 70’s and 80’s. Still fantastic.
atlfunlver
February 18th, 2013
5:58 pm
Chuck e cheese…i can eat pizza and win cool prizes and best of all it isnt in lfp, eav or any other trendy hipster haunt
GeorgiaGirl
February 18th, 2013
6:13 pm
No question or debate. Antico. I’m obsessed with it, and I am NOT a pizza person.
NY Pizza Authority
February 18th, 2013
6:17 pm
Antico
Rosa’s
Fellini’s/Camelli’s
All others…meh.
Buffalo Soldier
February 18th, 2013
6:31 pm
Nobody knows pizza like folk from Buffalo, NY…
‘the stuff from the good people of the world at ‘Oz’ in Douglasville is the real deal…
Steve
February 18th, 2013
6:37 pm
Marietta Pizza Company
Ray From NY
February 18th, 2013
6:48 pm
Fellinnis on Howell Mill, get the sausage pie, don;t bother with just a slice.
Bellas in Smyrna, Meatball pie, top notch
Oz pizza in East Point, pie with eggplant
Pie in the Sky in Kennesaw makes a decent pie and the 30″ circus size is not bad considering tge size is hugh and good for a large group.
Sorry but any Johnnys NY Style is a far cry from the real thing, they are popular but no resemblence to even bad NY pizza
todd
February 18th, 2013
7:57 pm
St. Angelo’s
Allison willingham
February 18th, 2013
8:11 pm
Antico
bossman00
February 18th, 2013
8:20 pm
ATHEN’S PIZZA IN DECATUR! I have eaten pizza all over the world my friends and theirs ranks high even internationally. Authentic Greek flavors abound and with some exotic toppings like their shrimp, imported mushrooms and peppers and high quality cheeses……..well, u just gotta eat it to believe! Give them a try Atlanta!
Leslie
February 18th, 2013
8:30 pm
Roll Turd Roll, Dante’s was the best, but unfortunately has been gone for many years! Fellini’s, Savage Pizza, and Johnny’s are my faves.
JG
February 18th, 2013
8:40 pm
BIG PIE IN THE SKY kennesaw ga
Bob
February 18th, 2013
8:48 pm
Partners II in Peachtree City (also Fayetteville, Tyrone & Newnan)
Besides all the regulars – ever try their Baked Potato Pizza? Yum!
Beth
February 18th, 2013
9:09 pm
Belly’s in Roswell. Great Crust. Wonderful Marinara. Terrific People. Nice atmosphere – family friendly.