Best Pizza in Boston (2025)
Family-run since 1903, this East Boston landmark pairs no-nonsense, char-edged pies with grill-your-own-attitude hospitality and legendary lamb skewers. Cited often by Eater Boston and praised by generations of locals, it remains a living slice of neighborhood history.
Lunch-only, cash-only Sicilian squares that define North End modesty: airy, crisp-edged, and gone when they sell out. Honored as an America’s Classics winner by the James Beard Foundation and singled out repeatedly by local critics for timeless value.
The South End’s sourdough specialist turns out deeply blistered, sturdy-crusted pies and house-made ice cream. Recently highlighted by the Boston Globe, and long respected by Serious Eats and The Infatuation, it’s a neighborhood hang that sets a high bar for char.
A Kendall Square original that helped ignite Boston’s wood‑fired renaissance, famous for a long-fermented sourdough and blistered, chewy rims. Frequently recommended by Eater Boston and BU Today, it’s where tech‑side energy meets serious dough craft.
Born as a local food truck and now a beloved neighborhood spot, Stoked balances Neapolitan heat with New York‑ish structure for pies that travel well and eat even better. Endorsed by The Infatuation and local editors; the Brookline flagship hums nightly.
Charlestown’s wood‑fired pizzeria pairs creative, smoke‑kissed pies with one of Greater Boston’s best craft beer lists. Lauded by The Infatuation and Boston Magazine over the years, it draws families, beer geeks, and pizza die‑hards to Hayes Square.
Beacon Hill’s go‑to for oversized thin slices and excellent Sicilian squares, with toppings that play bright against a crisp base. Recently spotlighted by the Boston Globe and adored by office crowds near the State House, it sells out of favorites daily.
A Central Square pizzabar riffing on canotto‑style pies: lofty, airy rims with tender crumb and playful toppings, plus natural wine. Recognized by 50 Top Pizza and championed by Eater Boston, it’s a fresh, chef‑driven take on Naples filtered through Cambridge.
Tiny, heartfelt, and fiercely consistent, this Chelsea original turns out crackling, wood‑fired 11‑inch pies with focused toppings and house‑made pasta. Praised by Boston Globe writers and The Infatuation, it’s worth the quick hop from East Boston or Logan.
Run by three brothers in Oak Square, Ziggy’s slings New York‑leaning, hand‑stretched pies and spirited specials that have rallied a neighborhood following. Crowned winner of Boston.com’s 2025 pizza bracket, it’s a lively, slice‑friendly Brighton newcomer.
Since 1971, this Huron Village counter has served foldable slices and satisfying Sicilian squares to a loyal Cambridge crowd. Often cited by Axios Boston as the benchmark for a classic slice, Armando’s keeps it simple and gets the fundamentals right.
