Best Pizza in Seattle

Ballard’s benchmark for long-fermented, wood-fired pies using Washington wheat. Frequently praised by The Infatuation and Seattle Met, and still drawing lines for that fennel sausage and the much-loved Jersey salad next door at Essex.

Capitol Hill’s irreverent tavern from the Delancey team turns out crackly Jersey-style squares and classic rounds; the Mr. Pink with vodka sauce is a cult favorite. Included in Eater Seattle’s 2025 best pizza roundup and a regular critics’ pick.

Beacon Hill’s beloved cucina and pizzeria focuses on Neapolitan technique and seasonal small plates. Frequently lauded by The New York Times, The Infatuation, and Seattle Met; a neighborhood anchor with an inviting patio.

Fremont’s naturally leavened, wood-fired pizzas bring tang and leopard spotting together; the cacio e pepe pie and housemade ice cream get raves. Endorsed by The Infatuation and featured repeatedly by Eater Seattle.

A uniquely Seattle mash-up: thick, frico-edged squares with playful Filipino touches like pork belly and calamansi. A local sensation turned everyday favorite, with coverage in Eater Seattle and local media.

A Lower Queen Anne staple pairing thoughtful craft beer with wood-fired pies; the margherita and mushroom pizzas are local standbys. Recommended by Seattle Met and consistently referenced by editors and beer geeks alike.

White Center’s family-run favorite slings thin, bubbly-crusted pies and by-the-slice classics alongside local taps and an arcade. Celebrated by The Seattle Times’ The Ticket and featured on Eater’s White Center guide.

Capitol Hill’s pasta-and-pizza standout turns out crisp-edged, naturally leavened pies and standout focaccia. A high-scoring favorite at The Infatuation and a frequent inclusion on best-of lists; expanding with a new Queen Anne location.

Lunch-focused Roman-style al taglio slices with flavors celebrating the Black diaspora, from gumbo to Jamaican curry mushrooms. Profiled by Discover South Lake Union and highlighted in family guides and local press.

Tangletown’s Detroit-style specialist graduated from pop-up to counter-service pies and slices, earning strong reviews for its airy, crisp-edged squares. The Infatuation’s 2025 write-up calls the crust and sauce a must-try.

Rainier Beach’s VPN-certified spot bakes classic Neapolitan pies in a roaring Italian oven. A longtime local favorite documented by Seattle Met and known for balancing tradition with warm, old-school hospitality.

Under new stewardship, this tiny downtown shop leveled up its New York–style slices with upgraded dough and quality toppings. Recognized by Eater Seattle’s 2025 guide and praised by local food writers as a slice standout.