Best Pizza in Austin (2025)

South Congress’s enduring slice of NYC: foldable pies, late-night energy, and decades of community goodwill. Frequently cited by Eater Austin and named Best Pizza in the Austin Chronicle Readers Poll, it remains a defining Austin experience.

Steven Dilley’s Neapolitan pies and thoughtful natural-wine list helped set Austin’s modern pizza tone. Praised by The Infatuation and featured repeatedly by Eater Austin, both the East Side original and Burnet Road sibling are going strong.

Jersey-style pies and Italian subs at a beloved Crestview counter that doubles as a neighborhood hangout. Celebrated by the Austin Chronicle for years and often recommended by local critics as a quintessential Austin pizza stop.

A chef-collab pizzeria blending New York and Neapolitan cues with slow-fermented dough and fun condiments. Lauded by the Austin Chronicle and Tribeza, it’s a lively Bouldin Creek spot for pies, pastas, and a solid bar program.

East Austin’s breezy pizza bar turns out crispy‑bottomed pies, wings, and cocktails on a sprawling patio. Highlighted by the Austin Chronicle staff and regularly included on Eater Austin lists for its crowd‑pleasing style.

A plant‑based pizza trailer that wins over omnivores with house vegan mozz, beet‑based “beeteroni,” and seitan sausage. Frequently featured by Eater Austin and local vegan guides; now slinging slices at Tweedy’s near campus.

Born as a wood‑fired pop‑up, Sammataro’s New York‑leaning pies now anchor a UT‑area sports bar. Covered by Community Impact and Eater Austin, it keeps the focus on quality dough, Bianco Di Napoli tomatoes, and classic toppings.

A Hill Country pilgrimage: farmhouse ales, goats, and naturally leavened wood‑fired pizzas using Texas grains. Celebrated by Thrillist and the Austin Chronicle; the on‑site kitchen and pastoral setting make it a signature Austin outing.

Downtown’s retro slice joint from local restaurateurs serves foldable pies, Italian subs, and late‑night slices. Included on Eater Austin maps and reviewed by The Infatuation; Mets memorabilia and a steady crowd add to the charm.

From truck to brick‑and‑mortar at Lala’s Little Nugget, Pedroso’s bakes stellar Sicilian, grandma, Trenton tomato, and New York‑style pies. Eater Austin covered the opening and keeps it on best‑pizza lists for its range and craft.

An Austin original since 1976, known for deep‑pan wheat dough and the everything‑topped Savage. Honored by the Austin Chronicle and documented in local histories, Conans remains a proudly independent slice of old‑school Austin pizza culture.