Best Pizza in San Antonio (2025)
Il Forno
Pizza restaurant · Southtown
Chef-driven, wood-fired pies with house-cured meats and local produce anchor this Southtown favorite. Consistently praised by San Antonio Express-News and recognized by Italy’s 50 Top Pizza, it’s the city’s standard-bearer for Neapolitan craft.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
Pizza restaurant · Convention Center District
Locally owned and long-celebrated, Dough brings VPN-style technique, superb mozzarella, and a warm San Antonio sensibility. Frequently cited by local critics and readers’ polls, it remains an essential stop for classic Neapolitan pies.
Barbaro
Pizza restaurant · Monte Vista Historical District
Monte Vista’s go-to for inventive, wood-fired pies and serious cocktails. Lauded by local writers and spotlighted in recent national pop-culture pizza chatter, it balances neighborhood charm with chefly flair.
Florio's Pizza Inc,
Pizza restaurant · Uptown Central
Old-school New York slices from a family who brought their recipe south decades ago. Frequently praised by San Antonio Express-News and name-checked by visiting critics, it’s the city’s classic East Coast benchmark.
Big Lou's Pizza
Pizza restaurant · San Antonio
A Southeast Side institution where giant pies meet even bigger community roots. Featured on national TV and praised by local press, it’s a celebratory San Antonio experience as much as a meal.
Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · North Central
Family-run since 1983, this North Side classic leans Sicilian—think square, thick-crust trays and generous toppings. Celebrated by San Antonio Express-News, it’s a time-capsule of Italian American hospitality that still delivers.
Fralo's ©️
Pizza restaurant · Leon Springs
Hill Country-edge hangout with hand-tossed pies, live music, and a family vibe. A longtime local favorite that marks milestones with the community, its patio nights feel uniquely San Antonio.
2-1-DOUGH PIZZA CO.
Restaurant · Alamodome District
Near the Alamodome, this indie shop turns out crisp pies with playful specials and a tight beverage list. Recommended by local outlets during major events, it’s a convenient and quality downtown-adjacent pick.
Stella Public House
Pizza restaurant · Southtown
Blue Star Arts Complex staple focused on Texas-sourced, wood-fired pies and a strong beer and wine program. A Southtown fixture that ties local ingredients to modern pizzeria craft.
Lovers Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Tobin Hills
The cult-favorite is back, now in Monte Vista, with naturally leavened sourdough pies that draw steady lines. Lauded by local critics in 2025, it’s a small operation with big flavor and personality.
Leo's Hideout
Pizza restaurant · Houston Street District
Downtown spot from a respected local group where the pizza has earned praise from visiting reviewers and locals alike. It doubles as a lively sports hangout, but the pie quality keeps it serious.