Best Pizza in Memphis (2025)

Wood-fired pies from James Beard–recognized chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman meet Southern ingredients and neighborhood energy. Frequently praised by Southern Living and the New York Times, locals chase the Red Eye and Thunderbird 41 with smart cocktails.

Downtown’s go-to for New York–style slices and pies from a locally rooted restaurant group. A perennial crowd favorite and a 2025 finalist in the Commercial Appeal’s pizza bracket, it’s perfect for a pie, a pint, and Main Street people-watching.

Inside Wiseacre’s Downtown taproom, this New Haven–style spot turns out char-kissed pies built to pair with local beer. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and covered by the Daily Memphian, it’s a lively pregame near the museum district.

A neighborhood favorite for thin, crisp crusts and generous toppings, including Memphis-style BBQ pork pies. Highlighted in the Daily Memphian’s Memphis Pizza Guide, it’s an easy call for carryout or a low-key dinner after a Greenline stroll.

Family-run since 1977, Broadway serves hearty, sausage-forward pizzas “from the Hamp” that helped define the Broad Avenue Arts District. Frequently noted by local critics, it’s pure Memphis nostalgia with unapologetically loaded pies.

Chef Miles Tamboli channels Delta-Italian roots into seasonal pies with local farm produce. Praised by local food writers, the menu riffs on Memphis flavors—like a Dancing Pigs BBQ chicken pie—while staying true to Italian technique.

Independent and lively, this East Memphis staple (formerly Old Venice) turns out creative specialty pies—think pepperoni, prosciutto, arugula, and honey—alongside pastas and Gulf-inspired plates. Regularly recommended by local critics.

Black-owned, music-forward, and fun, this Edge District lounge serves crisp, thin pies with Memphis-inspired names plus wings and cocktails. Noted by local critics, it’s a spirited stop before or after shows near Sun Studio.

A University District landmark since 1975, still family-run and woven into campus life. A finalist in a 2025 citywide bracket and honored by PMQ’s Pizza Hall of Fame, it delivers nostalgic, affordable pies with genuine Memphis roots.

New to East Memphis from the Little Italy team, this immigrant-owned spot brings foldable New York slices, Sicilian squares, and family recipes to Poplar. Covered by Memphis Flyer, it adds wine, panini, and a warm, neighborhood feel.