Atlanta's pizza scene runs deeper than the intown spots most people know. The Michelin Bib Gourmand at Antico anchors the West Midtown end, but the list fans out across the metro, from Alpharetta date-night rooms to a Smyrna takeout counter that became a neighborhood institution. Here are the twelve rooms worth pulling into, ranked by where the review record is clearest about what to order.
West Midtown $$
1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 · (404) 724-2333
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The Neapolitan benchmark for metro Atlanta. Giovanni Di Palma's wood-fired kitchen on Hemphill Ave turns out the San Gennaro and Diavola with the kind of char and fresh-ingredient discipline that earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The room runs casual and fast, making it a strong call for dinner near Georgia Tech. One hard note: all meats here contain pork, so diners avoiding it should plan accordingly.
What to orderSan Gennaro Pizza, Diavola Pizza, Margherita Pizza
№ 02
Corbu's Pizza
5.6Solid
$$
3400 Around Lenox Rd, Atlanta, GA 30326 · (404) 467-8950
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Positioned right by Lenox Mall, Corbu's is the easy answer for a Saturday night when the shopping runs long. The prosciutto and arugula pizza and the classic pepperoni with house-made sausage are the orders to land on. Waits can pile up on weekends, but the room turns at a reasonable pace. Still finding its footing on some nights, but the kitchen shows enough to make a return worthwhile.
What to orderMargherita Pizza with San Marzano Tomatoes, Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza, Classic Pepperoni with House-Made Sausage
№ 03
Amalfi Cucina & Mercato
4.9Notable
$$
17 Andrew Young International Blvd NE 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30303 · (404) 228-7528
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Amalfi earns its date-night reputation on the strength of the housemade gnocchi and the osso buco as much as the Margherita. The room is easy to pass by from the street, but inside the space is notably well-appointed. Service slows on busy nights, so go without a hard time constraint. The lasagna draws strong loyalty from regulars who treat it as a comfort-food anchor.
What to orderMargherita Pizza, Osso Buco, Homemade Gnocchi
№ 04
Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria
5.2Solid
$$
300 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 · (404) 974-2941
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The coal oven is the differentiator here. The Margherita comes out with a crust that holds up without going cardboard, and the fungi and fontina with spicy sausage is worth the add-on. The Greek salad runs large enough to share and makes a solid starter. Service is steady, the room stays relaxed, and it works equally well for a weekday lunch or a pre-game stop.
What to orderCoal Oven Margherita Pizza, Pepperoni Coal Fired Pizza, Caesar Salad
№ 05
Novo Cucina
6.1Solid
Dunwoody $$
5592 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd · (470) 275-3000
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Dunwoody's most consistent Italian-pizza room, and the gluten-free program here stands out: the GF pizza and GF fried calamari both hold up as full menu options, not afterthoughts. The patio adds breathing room when the dining room fills, which it does on weekday evenings. Reservations are the move; the room packs out and the waiter-to-table ratio shows when it does.
What to orderMargherita Pizza, Penne Arrabbiata, Chicken Parmigiana
Alpharetta $$
800 N Main St · (678) 825-2156
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The wood-fired oven is the visual and culinary centerpiece of this Alpharetta room. The pizza variety is strong, the burrata is a reliable opener, and the Penne Arrabbiata gives the kitchen another lane beyond pie. Campania takes reservations, which matters because it fills fast. The cash-versus-credit pricing on the menu has drawn some friction from regulars, but the kitchen and service consistently earn the crowd.
What to orderMargherita Pizza, Penne Arrabbiata, Burrata Appetizer
№ 07
Hearth Pizza Tavern
5.5Solid
Sandy Springs $$
5992 Roswell Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328 · (404) 252-5378
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Sandy Springs has a reliable wood-fired anchor in Hearth, and the patio adds a useful option when the weather cooperates. The BBQ pulled pork pizza is the swing-away order for anyone who wants something off the Margherita track, and the truffle mushroom flatbread is a solid shareable. Check wait times before arriving; the room runs busy, but service stays on pace even when volume is high.
What to orderWood-Fired Margherita Pizza, Truffle Mushroom Flatbread, BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
№ 08
Varuni Napoli
5.5Solid
$$
1540 Monroe Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 · (404) 709-2690
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The Margherita DOC is the standard-setter, and the meatball appetizer draws as much loyalty as the pies. Fresh ingredients and a well-managed crust are the consistent reads. Patio seating with a glass of wine is the recommended format when the weather is right. For straightforward Neapolitan execution in Atlanta, Varuni Napoli is the room the record keeps pointing toward.
What to orderMargherita DOC Pizza, Prosciutto e Arugula Pizza, Burrata Antipasti
№ 09
DaVinci's Pizzeria
5.7Solid
Smyrna $$
1810 Spring Rd SE · (678) 213-1112
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DaVinci's is a Smyrna takeout-and-delivery counter, not a sit-down room, so arrive knowing that. The Supreme Pizza and Italian sub are the workhorses, priced to make it an easy weeknight call. The kitchen runs consistently for regulars who have made it a neighborhood go-to since moving in. One caveat: mailer coupons have not always been honored at the counter, so confirm pricing before ordering.
What to orderSupreme Pizza, Italian Sub, Caesar Salad
$$
470 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 · (404) 577-0407
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Argosy runs a broader menu than most pizza rooms on this list, and that is partly the point. The Margherita holds its own, but the Argosy Burger and buffalo cauliflower keep non-pizza tables covered. The room skews dark and lively, which makes it a natural late-night stop after a show in the East Atlanta Village area. It stays open when most nearby kitchens have already closed.
What to orderMargherita Pizza, Argosy Burger, Buffalo Cauliflower
$$
186 Carroll St SE · (404) 632-7064
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JenChan's is the list's most singular entry: a Chinese-American fusion kitchen where the teriyaki chicken pizza and General Tso's chicken share a menu with shumai and lo mein. The room is LGBTQ-plus owned and the hospitality is genuinely warm. For a group with divergent appetites, this is the call. The shumai draws specific praise, and the overall format rewards tables that order across both the pizza and Chinese sides of the menu.
What to orderTeriyaki Chicken Pizza, General Tso's Chicken, Combination Lo Mein
№ 12
Varasano's Pizzeria
4.5Notable
$$
2171 Peachtree Rd NE, Ste 100, Atlanta, GA 30309 · (404) 352-8216
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Varasano's runs a self-seat format, but the kitchen keeps pace and the crust earns consistent attention: enough chew and structure to carry the sauce without going limp. The pepperoni is a reliable anchor, and the weekend brunch special opens a different lane for the room. Parking is in the deck behind, and spots go fast on weekends. For straightforward, well-executed New York-leaning pizza in Atlanta, this is a steady bet.
What to orderMargherita Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Weekend Brunch Special
Frequently asked
What is the best pizza restaurant near me in Atlanta?
It depends on where you are in the metro. Antico Pizza in West Midtown (Home Park, near Georgia Tech) is the Michelin Bib Gourmand pick and the benchmark for Neapolitan-style pie ITP. Varuni Napoli is another strong ITP option. OTP, Campania in Alpharetta and Novo Cucina in Dunwoody are the most consistent picks based on the review record. All restaurants on this list are ranked by Insider Score, and no restaurant pays to appear.
Do any of these pizza restaurants take reservations?
Several do. Campania in Alpharetta takes reservations and fills fast on weekends. Novo Cucina in Dunwoody is packed enough on weekday evenings that reservations are strongly advised. Antico runs more walk-in-friendly, and DaVinci's in Smyrna is takeout and delivery only, so no seating or reservations apply there.
Which Atlanta pizza spots are good for gluten-free diners?
Novo Cucina in Dunwoody is the clearest standout: both the gluten-free pizza and the gluten-free fried calamari are treated as real menu options, not workarounds. It is worth calling ahead at any room to confirm current GF availability, as menus change.
How does Top of Atlanta rank pizza restaurants, and do restaurants pay to be listed?
Rankings are based on the Insider Score, a composite that weighs review volume and rating quality across the public record. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked. The goal is a straightforward read of where the review record is strongest, so you can make a faster decision about where to go.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Victor Tran
Guides Editor
Victor builds Atlanta's best-of lists dish by dish, neighborhood by neighborhood, until each one points somewhere specific. His rankings begin with the review record and end with an order you can act on tonight.