Best Pizza in Nashville (2025)
City House
Restaurant · Germantown
Tandy Wilson’s Germantown pioneer melds Southern larder with Italian know-how; the wood‑fired belly ham pie is a local rite. Featured in The New York Times; still a neighborhood standby with nightly energy and a tight wine list.
Five Points Pizza East
Pizza restaurant · East Nashville
Beloved for New York–style pies, addictive garlic knots, and a late-night slice window. Regularly tops the Nashville Scene readers’ poll; in 2025 it added a Gulch slice window, spreading its East-side spirit citywide.
Folk
American restaurant · East Germantown
From the Rolf and Daughters team, this East Nashville spot turns out naturally leavened pizzas with seasonal toppings and a standout natural-wine list. Praised by local food critics for that clam pie and lively neighborhood feel.
St.Vito Focacceria
Italian restaurant · Music Row
Nashville’s Sicilian sfincione specialist: tall, airy, crisp-edged squares with breadcrumb crunch. Frequently cited by Eater and loved by chefs; intimate setting, so reservations are smart.
Nicky's Coal Fired
Italian restaurant · Tomorrow's Hope
Family-owned in The Nations with a coal-burning oven producing crackly crusts and bold flavor. Known for house pastas, friendly service, and community-minded specials like kids-eat-free Mondays.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · Edgehill
Edgehill’s date-night favorite for wood‑fired Neapolitan pies from an Italian team, complete with limoncello and occasional live music. Frequently recommended by The Infatuation for its classic Margherita and gracious service.
Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza
Pizza restaurant · East Nashville
Brewery turned pizza destination: slow‑fermented sourdough pies, peak-season produce, and excellent lagers on a sunny patio. Lauded by Nashville Scene; 2025 hours updates underscore their careful, craft-first approach.
Dicey's Tavern
Restaurant · Melrose
Wedgewood-Houston’s tavern-style specialist with razor-thin, square-cut pies, hot-honey drizzles, and a lively patio. Praised by The Infatuation and highlighted in Nashville Scene’s 2025 Food & Drink issue.
312 Pizza Company
Pizza restaurant · Germantown
Chicago expats baking proper deep dish and cracker-thin pies in Germantown using family recipes. Loved for generous portions, sports-friendly vibes, and consistently hearty slices.
Pizza Perfect
Pizza restaurant · Edgehill
Long-running, independent Hillsboro Village shop feeding students, hospital staff, and families with classic slices and whole pies. Mentioned by local writers for decades; a true neighborhood pizzeria.
Sho Pizza Bar
Pizza restaurant · Dalewood
New for 2025, Sean Brock’s Tokyo‑inspired, neo‑Neapolitan pies bring airy, mochi‑light crusts, smart dips, and scissors for slicing. Earning raves from Garden & Gun and The Infatuation; book ahead.
NY Pie (Nashville West)
Pizza restaurant · West Nashville
Serious New York–style slices on the west side with hand‑tossed dough, brick‑oven bake, and classic toppings. A perennial pick on Eater’s best pizza map; go Grandma square or an 18‑inch classic.