Best Pizza in Phoenix (2025)

Chris Bianco’s wood-fired touchstone still delivers transcendent pies like the Rosa. Lauded by The New York Times and featured on Chef’s Table, it remains a pilgrimage spot that defines Phoenix pizza culture.

Set in a 1930s bungalow in Roosevelt, Cibo’s blistered, Neapolitan-leaning pies and leafy patio feel quintessentially Phoenix. Frequently recommended by Eater Phoenix and praised by local food critics for balance and craft.

Italian-run and wood-fired, Forno 301 turns out tender, lightly charred pies near the museums. Consistently cited by local editors and guides for honest ingredients, proper bake, and a true neighborhood feel.

Downtown’s buzzy slice counter does long-fermented dough and playful combos—from sesame-crusted white pies to pesto and pistachio. Frequently featured by Eater Phoenix; lines prove the hype on First Fridays.

Housed in an Al Beadle midcentury bank, Federal serves wood-fired pies and late-night slices with drive-thru convenience. A local favorite that editors regularly include for its rye-tinged dough and Valley personality.

A former beauty parlor turned pizzeria, this Camelback staple pairs wood-fired crusts with market-driven toppings. Named Arizona’s top pie by Food Network and regularly cited by travel editors for its style and substance.

Arcadia’s community hub balances a breezy market vibe with sourdough-based pies and standout vegetarian options. Frequently recommended by Eater Phoenix and noted by The Arizona Republic for its near-legend status.

A Roosevelt Row member with a roaring Valoriani oven, Il Bosco turns out smoky-edged pies, local beer, and an easygoing downtown patio. A solid indie option embraced by the arts-district crowd.

Family-owned since 1993, this North Phoenix standby slings thin-crust tavern pies and hosts live music. Highlighted by Phoenix New Times for its neighborhood spirit and expansive pie roster.

Family-run since 1982, Pizza Heaven is loved for its brick-oven pies and one of the city’s best vegan pizza menus. Featured by Phoenix New Times among the area’s old-school pizza greats.

Bianco’s daytime bakery-turned-pizza counter now does 18-inch New York–style pies and slices at night. Mentioned by Bon Appétit and covered by Axios for expanding access to the city’s most storied pizza name.