Best Pizza in Fresno (2025)
Annesso Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
From the Annex Kitchen team, Annesso serves modern, hand-crafted pies with playful toppings and a lively bar. Spotlighted by the Fresno Bee and praised by diners for precise dough and seasonal touches, it’s a Fresno benchmark for pizza craft.
The Annex Kitchen
Italian restaurant · Fresno
A local institution where a Naples-built oven turns out wood‑fired pizzas alongside house‑made pastas. Profiled by ABC30 and lauded by critics, it’s a refined yet energetic setting for crisp, smoky pies like margherita or seasonal specialties.
99 Craft Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
Detroit‑style slabs with caramelized edges and Central Valley ingredients made this shop a readers’ pick for Best New Independent Restaurant, per the Fresno Bee. GV Wire’s industry awards also named it Best Pizza—order the PBR for a house signature.
South of Shaw Beer Company
Brewery · Fresno
Downtown brewery turning out cold‑fermented, hand‑stretched Neapolitan pies. Its pickle pizza and monthly specials earned local buzz and coverage from FresYes, while the official menu shows a focused lineup that pairs neatly with house beers.
Mike's Pizzeria Lounge
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
Family‑run since 1962, Mike’s channels Italian‑American nostalgia with scratch sauces, generous toppings, and a friendly lounge vibe. Profiled by FresYes and confirmed open via its site, it remains a beloved, old‑school Fresno slice of history.
Popolo's Pizza
Temporarily Closed
A longtime local parlor known for thick‑crust party pizzas, salad bar spirit, and multi‑generational ownership. Its move to Palm and Nees was covered by the Fresno Bee; today, the official site confirms steady hours and a loyal neighborhood crowd.
Douggy Fresh Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
A campus‑adjacent favorite for value and flavor, serving hand‑tossed pies and local‑leaning specialties. Ranked among Fresno’s top pizza spots by the Fresno Bee’s data‑driven list, and verified open via its official hours.
Hot Rod Willy’s Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
One‑man‑lead shop turning out small‑batch dough, long proofs, and multiple styles—from California to Detroit and Sicilian. Recognized on the Fresno Bee’s rankings and confirmed open with limited, sell‑out‑prone hours on its site.
525 Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
Brick‑oven shop with Armenian roots, known for lahmajoun alongside classic pies. Cited in the Fresno Bee’s top pizza list and validated by its official site, it adds cultural range to Fresno’s pizza landscape.
Boston House of Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
Family‑run spot with New England and Greek‑style influence—expect crisp crusts, hearty toppings, and grinders. Profiled by The Business Journal and included in the Fresno Bee’s rankings, it’s a distinct East Coast‑leaning option in Fresno.
Sam's Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
East‑side favorite with crunchy‑chewy crusts, straightforward combos, and friendly service. Noted by the Fresno Bee’s highest‑ranked pizza list and validated by current hours, it’s a solid, community‑anchored go‑to.
Kam's Pizza
Pizza restaurant · Fresno
Near Fresno State, Kam’s turns out made‑to‑order pies with flavored crust options and late weekend hours. Ranked highly in the Fresno Bee’s roundup and backed by recent reviews, it’s a wallet‑friendly, student‑area standout.