Best Pizza in Baltimore (2025)
Matthew's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Baltimore
Baltimore’s standard-bearer since 1943, known for pan-baked pies with a focaccia-like crumb and a beloved crab pie that nods to local tastes. Featured by Food Network and praised by generations of city diners for warm, family-run hospitality.
Hersh’s
Italian restaurant · Baltimore
A neighborhood Italian spot with a serious wood-fired program and cocktail game. The kale-and-pistachio pie is a cult favorite, regularly praised by local food critics; house-made mozzarella and seasonal toppings keep things lively.
Verde
Pizza restaurant · Baltimore
Husband-and-wife–owned in Canton, turning out proper Neapolitan pies in a blistering wood oven. Expect leopard-spotted crusts, house-made mozzarella, and an Italian-leaning drinks list. Frequently praised by local food writers for authenticity.
Little Donna's
Restaurant · Baltimore
Upper Fells Point’s tavern pies come from a chef channeling Midwestern roots and Baltimore soul. Named to The New York Times best pizza list, with seasonal specials like a soft-shell crab pie that could only be from here.
Underground Pizza Baltimore
Pizza restaurant · Baltimore
Detroit-style specialists with caramelized cheese “frico” edges, creative toppings, and late-night hours downtown. A finalist for Pizza in Baltimore Magazine’s 2025 Readers’ Poll, and a go-to for shareable, indulgent pies.
Johnny Rad's Pizzeria Tavern
Pizza restaurant · Baltimore
Skate-culture tavern straddling Canton and Fells Point, known for thin-crust pies, a deep beer list, and many vegan options. Featured by Thrillist and visited by national reviewers; locals swear by the Trainwreck and weekly specials.
Frank's Pizza & Pasta
Pizza restaurant · Baltimore
Family-run since 1985, serving New York and Detroit‑style pies with a devoted following. Voted Best Pizza in the 2025 Baltimore Magazine Readers’ Poll and praised by national pizza reviewers for crisp, balanced classics.
Squire's Italian Restaurant and Catering
Pizza restaurant · Brooks Hill
Since 1952, this red‑sauce landmark has been feeding generations with tavern‑cut pies and hearty Italian plates. Its pizza also pops up at Camden Yards’ local lineup, as noted by Eater, underscoring its role in Baltimore’s food culture.
Isabella's Brick Oven
Pizza restaurant · Baltimore
Little Italy counter spot with a brick oven and limited hours; locals flock for the margherita and warm Italian sandwiches. Frequently recommended by readers of The Baltimore Banner for straightforward, satisfying pies.
Benny's (Formerly Joe Benny’s)
Italian restaurant · Baltimore
The spirited reboot of a Little Italy favorite, now bigger but still built on Sicilian‑style focaccia pizza and famous meatballs. Baltimore Magazine’s 2025 review confirms the comeback hits the sweet spot between nostalgia and new energy.