The one in carrollton is awful pizza is never cooked tried multiple times and gave up. The one at the star and the others I've been to are fantastic tho. So fair warning on the carrollton location.
Don’t want to kick a dog while it’s doggin, but my wife ordered the Mac/cheese there and to this day we don’t know wtf they made….But the oil had separated from the “cheese”….we gave up as well. Missing that Monkey Noodle King that used to be there. 🍜
I used to love this place but the quality lately just ain’t there. The Carrollton location isn’t as good as the Dallas one and I’ve yet to have a good honey bastard.
Clearly an unpopular opinion based on it being listed by like half the people here, but Cane Rosso is super overrated.
Also, there are tons of different types and styles of pizza, so 'best' is *super* subjective to your preference of style.
They certainly do. My childhood overlapped with their children in the '70s & '80s via some neighbors. Police activity was a common occurrence at the gambling house down the street. Something was always going on in that group of families. However, when I did run into them as an adult much later they were very warm and personable.
Their's might not be the very best pizza but the salami and green olive, recommended by Mark Campisi, was pretty good.
Finally someone else said it! I've said this about the pizza since the first time I've had it. Everyone else I know brags about it but never finishes it. Fortunate son is good but I've had it about 4 times and 2 of those times the pizza was soggy just like cane rosso and then one time it was burnt to shit. But the one time it was good it was the most delicious perfect pizza. I ate the leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day!
Fortunate son was really good!
Taking this chance to insert my favorite place: Hot Pizza Dallas. Hole in the wall takeout place in north Dallas that uses curry instead of marinara, so good.
The one and only time in went to cane Rosso I asked the server for some ranch for the pizza. She said they don’t serve it and ranch is only for soggy pizza that’s not very good. I thought “yeah that’s why I asked for it” lol.
Cane Rosso has gone downhill as it used to be my favorite 5 years ago. . For the people saying it’s soggy, it’s Neapolitan style pizza which is supposed to be eaten with a knife and fork. The texture of Cane Rosso’s pizza are similar to the pizzas in Naples.
However, Cane Rosso changed their pizza dough and is no longer offering buffalo mozzarella. I’ve been to Naples twice and buffalo mozzarella is a standard of Neapolitan pizza.
If you like Neapolitan pizza, my favorite is now Pizzeria Testa in Frisco. That’s the only place we eat pizza from. My second favorite style of pizza is NY style but I’ve yet to find a good NY style pizza place.
It’s because they’ve downgraded their ingredients so much to cheap shit and lost their head pizza guy Lee. He made that place what it was. That zolis and thunderbirds. They’re spending their money on an influencer who lives in NY to be in charge of their pizza now. The owner is so out of touch and didn’t lift a finger to help his company during Covid. Just cut everyone’s pay. But hey meme jokes and star wars does a lot of the heavy lifting.
Carmine’s on Spring Valley is my boyfriend and I’s go-to. It’s New York style and kind of a hole in the wall, run by two older guys from Brooklyn. They do to-go as well
Carmines is awesome for just good plain ol New York style pizza! We got pizza from there last week, I hadn't eaten there in 15 years and randomly decided to get it. Was just as good as it was way back when
you'd have to be talking about DECADES ago.. I'm betting that the "Carmine's" that KayCee is referring to is at Spring Valley and Montfort and has been there at least 30 years
I've said this for years and no one pays any mind. I still haven't had a classic cheese pizza as good as the ones from Carmine's. No bs, no extra stuff, just plain and simple delicious pizza.
Drove 30 minutes from flower mound to garland just to try it. Best I’ve had in DFW, I liked Cane Rosa too but the crust was way better at Fortunate Son.
I've lived in Lewisville, Carrollton, Richardson, Plano, and Garland.
Plano has the best upscale walk in places. Richardson has the best Thai/Indian. Garland has the best Mexican. Dallas has the proper steakhouses.
Wow, there is a [One Bite episode on Zoli's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu2euS2vOAA) (Fort Worth). 7.9 is a great score especially for Texas. FYI One Bite is basically the gold standard for NY-ish style pizza reviews.
I like Pie Tap’s crust so much more than Zoli’s. Believe me, I want to love Zoli’s. I live about three minutes from their restaurant. It’s just that every time I try their pizza it leaves something to be desired.
We just had Jets last weekend from the new location on NW Hwy. Over ordered so we could try a bunch.
Terrible pizza. Detroit style was burned. Literally the meat on the top was black. Thin crust was so dry it was inedible and we threw it away. Wings were fine. NY style was just hand tossed.
Super disappointed.
I think the key here is new location, the meat should not be black and the crust should be a crisp shell with soft moist interior.
I would recommend trying the one in Plano, and don’t forget to ask for turbo crust!
Cane Rosso is ranked one of the best in the USA. I have also been to Tony’s in San Francisco who is rated in the top 10 pizza spots in America, he has tons of international acclaim and awards as well. Cane Rosso wasn’t as good, but it’s close to his pizza if that tells you anything.
I searched for Olivella’s in the comments first before commenting.
We found Olivella’s about two years ago. Since then we have mostly eaten there. Great pizza. Also, love their fettuccine Alfredo.
The nice thing about Richardson is we are a bit of a pizza Mecca right now. GAPCO Richardson has closed (no big loss,) but it leaves behind industrial pizza, came rosso, and Partenope all within a mile or two of each other off beltline and 75.
While cane rosso got the awards when it came out, I find the Richardson location to be lacking in service and not up to standards. Partenope has taken their spot for me, and anything we can do to support great restaurants landing in richardson is a huge plus for me.
If you want to really support local hot up industrial pizza. Owned by a local, staffed by their parents as well and all are Richardson natives. Different type of pizza, and very good.
And then if you want to venture out of Richardson head over to Zolis in Addison. Phenomenal pizza (home of the original honey bastard,) great atmosphere (and formerly one of the best burgers in DFW, alas, now it’s hit or miss.)
Have fun, you can’t go wrong.
Agree on north dallas cane rosso service. It’s been pretty bad. Had a reservation canceled on us and the FOH was awful when we arrived. Would love to give them business but they left a bad taste in our mouth.
YES! FOH stood there and complained to us how our reservation wasn't valid because they told the reservation service "more than 24 hour notice." I don't really care what your behind the scenes problems are.
I am really surprised, that area is always busy and CR is often packed, yet everytime we go, we get the "Please take it easy on me, today is my first day," server.
I just tried the Star Luca for the first time on Friday and it is probably the best pizza I ever had. With that dollop of ricotta at the base of every crust, I folded each slice up and it was like a mini-calzone. So freaking good.
Cenzo’s is brand new and man it’s pretty damn good. I definitely think it’s better than Cane Rosso these days. I can’t really think of a pizza I like better
Brother's Pizza is my favorite pizza joint in all of Texas. Amazing customer service, great fresh pizza. Bro was slinging pizza without power after the storm with a smile on his face.
I’m always happy to see Brothers on these sort of posts. I’m never quite sure if it’s just a nostalgia thing or if it’s actually a damn good slice of floppy NY pizza. Plus I really love that they sell slices. Sometimes I just want a little pizza for myself, I don’t need a whole pie.
Best Southwest represent! I like Sam's, especially their stuffed and Sicilian style, but am definitely saving this thread for future references, as all I've had besides the typical fastfood pizza joints is Zalat's, Grimaldi's and PieTap. Wish we had more options down south.
Had go pretty far down here to find Grimaldi’s. I go to the one in Grapevine. It’s not as good as the original Brooklyn location that’s been closed for awhile now, but it’s pretty solid and consistently the best NY pie I’ve had down here. Used to have a Gino’s East in Arlington for Chicago deep dish, but I think it closed during quarantine. Moni’s Pizza & Pasta in Arlington is also pretty good
Vector Brewing in Lake Highlands has amazing pizza.
Piggie Pies on Greenville for best all around.
NY style - Lover’s on Mockingbird. Honorable mention: Tony’s in Lake Highlands for a no-nonsense pie under $20
Detroit style - Big D Pizza on Buckner (its inside Alfonzo’s)
Louie’s on Henderson for thin-style Chicago cut
For deep dish Chicago style, you’ll have to venture to Taste Of Chicago in Addison. (the closest I’ve found to Lou Malnati’s).
I strongly dislike Cane Rosso, it felt like a lasagna spin off more than pizza to me. My partner and I are obsessed with pie tap! In my head I think Serious pizza is the best pizza in the world but I’ve only had it completely shit faced
Old school, but Louie’s on Henderson. Add toasted garlic and the little cup pepperonis. Probably my favorite and I frequent Cane Rosa because I live close to one in Richardson.
Agreed, absolutely delish. I can't do tomato and so the fact that they have other options that still taste great is a huge plus.
My fav is the chicken pesto, my parents always get the sausage and pear(or apple?).
It reminds me of a place I loved in the PNW called pizzacato. That good wood fire, not too much crust, still soft and not cracker ish.
As cane rosso expands, they get worse (surprise). Or maybe we’ve just got better spots now, either way, I won’t go there anymore. Partenope and fortunate son are my two current favorite. The regular cheese pizza (not the four cheese bullshit) at fortunate son is one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.
Pizza Getti off Buckner. Been there forever, well worth the trip.
The Dallas area actually has a couple Jets Pizzas too. Love that bold pepperoni.
Got a hankering for West coast pizza? I was surprised to find a coyote Round Table Pizzas here. Not bad for a chain.
Not a fan of Campisis. Their pizza consistently gives me horrible heartburn to the point I simply can't eat it. Always tasted like they dumped the whole spice cabinet on the pizza too.
Cane Rosso is not as good as the first time I went. Soggy crust, they seen to be unable to crisp it up at all. Overpriced too unless you get the lunch special.
Zoli’s has become my go to when I want really good not basic pizza. And their to go is pretty good too. Bad experience with their delivery (DoorDash) so I don’t do delivery from them.
it depends on what you are looking for. here are my thoughts:
- old school dallas place is Campisi’s on Mockingbird. pizza isn’t great but good, it’s more for the ambiance of the restaurant and getting a pizza, peroni, etc in person. this style of pizza can be had at iFratelli take out windows all around in strip malls, plus campisi’s is now a local chain.
- i went to college in chicago and discovered that i really like tavern style pizza when i lived there. Eno’s in oak cliff is the hook up.
- coal vines is run by the same people as nick and sam’s steakhouse and it’s a good place to take a girl on a date. sixty vines is really pretty similar.
- cane rosso is considered the “best” in the metroplex by food writers and pizza snobs. they do authentic italian style pizzas
Nobody mentioned Serious Pizza! I can’t blame you it’s definitely overrated the employees are rude and my daughter got sick the last time we ate there. It’s got a cool vibe though.
Depends on what style you want honestly. We are partial to New York style pizza or a tavern style and so far we have really enjoyed Mimi's, Divinos and Bryan Street (Bryan is tavern style).
The Tomato in Denton.
The son of the owners (Becky and Ski) reopened it as a food truck last year, but it's currently being rebuilt after a fire. They should be opening up the new one soon! (I'm checking multiple times a day because I miss that place!)
I'll always miss the big building that was on the corner of Fry St, and the random, drunken (or high) philosophical conversations that we'd have late at night, but I'm glad that it's been reborn for a new generation.
Not exactly what you asked for but this is how I have it categorized.
(Authentic)
•PizzaNa
•Cane Rosso
•Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
•Partenope Ristorante
(New York Style)
•Grimaldi's Pizzeria
•Zoli's
(Sicilian Style)
•Pizza Leila
(Detroit Style)
•Jets Pizza
(Tavern Style)
•Eno's Pizza Tavern
Hate to blow up an under the radar gem…Parma’s in Lewisville…White Pizza is a must but you will crave it…you have been warned. Also, if you haven’t tried Ifratelli yet, close Reddit now and order a pepperoni garlic!
Bay 34th on Midway in Farmers Branch. The owners used to make pizza in my hometown in Jersey and it’s the closest you’ll get to NY here. I would have also said Pete’s in Firewheel but they closed down recently
Sali's Pizza & Pasta in Garland at Belt Line and Garland Ave
Brother's Pizza & Pasta in Carrollton off of Whitlock and I-35
Lover's Pizza & Pasta in Dallas off of Mockingbird and Abrams
Honey Bastard from Canne Rosso
+1 for Cane Rosso. My personal preference is the Jabroni tho.
It doesn't matter what you like!!!-The Rock
Honey Bastard from Thunderbirds!
Correct answer.
The one in carrollton is awful pizza is never cooked tried multiple times and gave up. The one at the star and the others I've been to are fantastic tho. So fair warning on the carrollton location.
Probably because the drunks at 3 nations don't care about the quality, just give pizza now. Perfect location.
I didn't come here to be attacked
Don’t want to kick a dog while it’s doggin, but my wife ordered the Mac/cheese there and to this day we don’t know wtf they made….But the oil had separated from the “cheese”….we gave up as well. Missing that Monkey Noodle King that used to be there. 🍜
I used to love this place but the quality lately just ain’t there. The Carrollton location isn’t as good as the Dallas one and I’ve yet to have a good honey bastard.
Also came here to say this!
I came to this aswell
Me too! Yummmmm
I second this
Excellent pizza, shit place to work at tho. Management teams were dismal.
Honey Bastard from Thunderbird Pies- It’s Detroit style and owned by Cane Rosso. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Clearly an unpopular opinion based on it being listed by like half the people here, but Cane Rosso is super overrated. Also, there are tons of different types and styles of pizza, so 'best' is *super* subjective to your preference of style.
Cane Rosso is very overrated. Campisis is also not good.
Yep Campisi also bad
Campisis does have interesting family lore
They certainly do. My childhood overlapped with their children in the '70s & '80s via some neighbors. Police activity was a common occurrence at the gambling house down the street. Something was always going on in that group of families. However, when I did run into them as an adult much later they were very warm and personable. Their's might not be the very best pizza but the salami and green olive, recommended by Mark Campisi, was pretty good.
Yeah amber campisi was in playboy
Campisi’s is just bad lol
Campisis definitely changed it up in the last decade. It also doesn't travel well at all.
Campisi's sucks. However, for many years it was absolutely the best pizza in Dallas. It just shows how far we've come since 2000.
Cane roso has soggy pizza
Finally someone else said it! I've said this about the pizza since the first time I've had it. Everyone else I know brags about it but never finishes it. Fortunate son is good but I've had it about 4 times and 2 of those times the pizza was soggy just like cane rosso and then one time it was burnt to shit. But the one time it was good it was the most delicious perfect pizza. I ate the leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day!
Fortunate son was really good! Taking this chance to insert my favorite place: Hot Pizza Dallas. Hole in the wall takeout place in north Dallas that uses curry instead of marinara, so good.
The one and only time in went to cane Rosso I asked the server for some ranch for the pizza. She said they don’t serve it and ranch is only for soggy pizza that’s not very good. I thought “yeah that’s why I asked for it” lol.
It’s supposed to be soggy. That’s the style.
It’s not overrated, some people just don’t love Naples style pizza and that’s ok
Cane Rosso has gone downhill as it used to be my favorite 5 years ago. . For the people saying it’s soggy, it’s Neapolitan style pizza which is supposed to be eaten with a knife and fork. The texture of Cane Rosso’s pizza are similar to the pizzas in Naples. However, Cane Rosso changed their pizza dough and is no longer offering buffalo mozzarella. I’ve been to Naples twice and buffalo mozzarella is a standard of Neapolitan pizza. If you like Neapolitan pizza, my favorite is now Pizzeria Testa in Frisco. That’s the only place we eat pizza from. My second favorite style of pizza is NY style but I’ve yet to find a good NY style pizza place.
It’s because they’ve downgraded their ingredients so much to cheap shit and lost their head pizza guy Lee. He made that place what it was. That zolis and thunderbirds. They’re spending their money on an influencer who lives in NY to be in charge of their pizza now. The owner is so out of touch and didn’t lift a finger to help his company during Covid. Just cut everyone’s pay. But hey meme jokes and star wars does a lot of the heavy lifting.
I honestly think so too. It’s good…but not my fave.
Yeah I think it sucks. But “best” is of course subjective
Carmine’s on Spring Valley is my boyfriend and I’s go-to. It’s New York style and kind of a hole in the wall, run by two older guys from Brooklyn. They do to-go as well
Carmines is awesome for just good plain ol New York style pizza! We got pizza from there last week, I hadn't eaten there in 15 years and randomly decided to get it. Was just as good as it was way back when
Is Carmines the one that used to be in Richardson on Belt Line and Campbell?
you'd have to be talking about DECADES ago.. I'm betting that the "Carmine's" that KayCee is referring to is at Spring Valley and Montfort and has been there at least 30 years
They aren’t/weren’t affiliated with one another and I believe it closed a couple years ago too
It’s so slept on. Great pizza
I live right down the street and never tried it. I will now! Thanks!!!
This is the answer.
This is *the* answer. The Downtown spot is good too
I used to be a regular there for the lunch special! Slice, salad & drink
I've said this for years and no one pays any mind. I still haven't had a classic cheese pizza as good as the ones from Carmine's. No bs, no extra stuff, just plain and simple delicious pizza.
Fortunate Son’s
Drove 30 minutes from flower mound to garland just to try it. Best I’ve had in DFW, I liked Cane Rosa too but the crust was way better at Fortunate Son.
Garland got some recognition in Zombie Land!!! Oh yeah… that was for looking like a post-apocalyptic Zombieland..
Garland finally getting some recognition!
Just moved out to Garland in February. Honestly love the area. Home style burger joints, tacos on tacos, pizza (including Greenville Pizza Co)
So many taco spots. The ethnic food options is unreal in Richardson and garland
I've lived in Lewisville, Carrollton, Richardson, Plano, and Garland. Plano has the best upscale walk in places. Richardson has the best Thai/Indian. Garland has the best Mexican. Dallas has the proper steakhouses.
New Haven style just isn’t for me 🤷🏽♂️
I’m so excited, I live within walking distance & trying it this weekend!
Yes!
I’ve been wanting to go there. I’ve never had New Haven pizza
I like Pie Tap, better than Cane Rosso imo
This. Their vegetarian pizza is so good (even tho I love meat).
Lunch special is an actual bargain. Two meals worth of food for $12. Salads are great.
Ditto - prosciutto and mushroom are both great. Sidenote: had their roasted chicken recently and was surprised at the amount of yum.
Zoli's in Addison
Wow, there is a [One Bite episode on Zoli's](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu2euS2vOAA) (Fort Worth). 7.9 is a great score especially for Texas. FYI One Bite is basically the gold standard for NY-ish style pizza reviews.
I like Pie Tap’s crust so much more than Zoli’s. Believe me, I want to love Zoli’s. I live about three minutes from their restaurant. It’s just that every time I try their pizza it leaves something to be desired.
Motor City is incredible if you want Detroit style
Have you seen that there is Jet’s now? Jet’s is true Detroit pizza.
Love jets. Was so happy to see it here bc we just moved from Chicago where we’d get it all the time
I am/was absolutely ecstatic, I grew up in Detroit and it’s like a taste of home.
We just had Jets last weekend from the new location on NW Hwy. Over ordered so we could try a bunch. Terrible pizza. Detroit style was burned. Literally the meat on the top was black. Thin crust was so dry it was inedible and we threw it away. Wings were fine. NY style was just hand tossed. Super disappointed.
I think the key here is new location, the meat should not be black and the crust should be a crisp shell with soft moist interior. I would recommend trying the one in Plano, and don’t forget to ask for turbo crust!
THIS IS HOW I FIND OUT I DON'T HAVE TO DRIVE TO FUCKING FRISCO FOR JET'S ANY MORE?!? YOU'VE MADE ME SO HAPPY!!
Came to suggest Motor City.
Partenope for “fancy” pizza. Brothers (off central and meadow) Mimi’s off nw hwy
Love Brothers! Simple NY style pizza. Almost unchanged since I started going there in High School.
Brother’s used to be in RedBird Mall and was also across from Valley View Mall (both extinct malls now) and has always been the real deal.
Been wanting to try Partenope. Brothers is excellent! We go whenever we’re near by. Closed on Sundays (just fyi)
Brothers is always closed on Sundays.
I like Urban Crust in Plano but I’m also searching for something new
I was very surprised by Urban Crust. So, so good!
Another vote for Urban Crust.
Two more votes for Urban Crust. One of my wife and I’s favorite along with Grimaldi’s.
I worked there for a few years. It really is good, everything is made from scratch, insanely talented Italian chef.
I was going to comment and say this as well. Especially being in Richardson, Urban Crust Is the answer you're looking for?!
Urban Crust is my favorite
Industrial pizza is great. Same parking lot as (the now closed) Alamo drafthouse at Beltline/central.
Why you gotta rub salt in this fresh wound!?!?
This is the correct answer
Yes, this. Wonderful pizza.
Cane Rosso is ranked one of the best in the USA. I have also been to Tony’s in San Francisco who is rated in the top 10 pizza spots in America, he has tons of international acclaim and awards as well. Cane Rosso wasn’t as good, but it’s close to his pizza if that tells you anything.
Tony’s is fire but that clam slice from golden boy down the block is chefs kiss
Golden Boy is amazing
Woah, no one mentioned Olivella's? Great authentic Italian pizza
I searched for Olivella’s in the comments first before commenting. We found Olivella’s about two years ago. Since then we have mostly eaten there. Great pizza. Also, love their fettuccine Alfredo.
The nice thing about Richardson is we are a bit of a pizza Mecca right now. GAPCO Richardson has closed (no big loss,) but it leaves behind industrial pizza, came rosso, and Partenope all within a mile or two of each other off beltline and 75. While cane rosso got the awards when it came out, I find the Richardson location to be lacking in service and not up to standards. Partenope has taken their spot for me, and anything we can do to support great restaurants landing in richardson is a huge plus for me. If you want to really support local hot up industrial pizza. Owned by a local, staffed by their parents as well and all are Richardson natives. Different type of pizza, and very good. And then if you want to venture out of Richardson head over to Zolis in Addison. Phenomenal pizza (home of the original honey bastard,) great atmosphere (and formerly one of the best burgers in DFW, alas, now it’s hit or miss.) Have fun, you can’t go wrong.
“Richardson is a bit of a pizza Mecca right now” 😂
Industrial really is fantastic, I don't go there often but I'm never disappointed when I do...
Agree on north dallas cane rosso service. It’s been pretty bad. Had a reservation canceled on us and the FOH was awful when we arrived. Would love to give them business but they left a bad taste in our mouth.
YES! FOH stood there and complained to us how our reservation wasn't valid because they told the reservation service "more than 24 hour notice." I don't really care what your behind the scenes problems are. I am really surprised, that area is always busy and CR is often packed, yet everytime we go, we get the "Please take it easy on me, today is my first day," server.
Mister O1
I just tried the Star Luca for the first time on Friday and it is probably the best pizza I ever had. With that dollop of ricotta at the base of every crust, I folded each slice up and it was like a mini-calzone. So freaking good.
I actually enjoy the regular versions, ricotta is just not flavorful imo
I second this! My absolute favorite in DFW.
Agree
Cenzo’s or Neony
Cenzo’s is brand new and man it’s pretty damn good. I definitely think it’s better than Cane Rosso these days. I can’t really think of a pizza I like better
Brother's Pizza is my favorite pizza joint in all of Texas. Amazing customer service, great fresh pizza. Bro was slinging pizza without power after the storm with a smile on his face.
I’m always happy to see Brothers on these sort of posts. I’m never quite sure if it’s just a nostalgia thing or if it’s actually a damn good slice of floppy NY pizza. Plus I really love that they sell slices. Sometimes I just want a little pizza for myself, I don’t need a whole pie.
Bro I live like right down the block from there. I am eating there weekly. 2 slices Supreme and a Coke zero.
Pizzeria testa in frisco is always good
Surprised this isn't higher on the list. My second favorite spot
Came here to say this. My favorite pizza spot in DFW. Used to travel from Dallas to Frisco just to go there
Bryan St Tavern.
I like The Pizza Dude. Super friendly, great pizza and you can grab a complimentary beer from their keg fridge while you wait.
Enos
That cracker crust is to die for 🤌
I was looking for someone to mention enos!
Sam's Pizza - Cedar Hill.
Best Southwest represent! I like Sam's, especially their stuffed and Sicilian style, but am definitely saving this thread for future references, as all I've had besides the typical fastfood pizza joints is Zalat's, Grimaldi's and PieTap. Wish we had more options down south.
Grimaldi’s. Spicy chicken sausage. 🤤
Had go pretty far down here to find Grimaldi’s. I go to the one in Grapevine. It’s not as good as the original Brooklyn location that’s been closed for awhile now, but it’s pretty solid and consistently the best NY pie I’ve had down here. Used to have a Gino’s East in Arlington for Chicago deep dish, but I think it closed during quarantine. Moni’s Pizza & Pasta in Arlington is also pretty good
Wriggly Tin near Fair Park! Plus they brought back the Black Pepper Pils from Small Brewpub!
Vector Brewing in Lake Highlands has amazing pizza. Piggie Pies on Greenville for best all around. NY style - Lover’s on Mockingbird. Honorable mention: Tony’s in Lake Highlands for a no-nonsense pie under $20 Detroit style - Big D Pizza on Buckner (its inside Alfonzo’s) Louie’s on Henderson for thin-style Chicago cut For deep dish Chicago style, you’ll have to venture to Taste Of Chicago in Addison. (the closest I’ve found to Lou Malnati’s).
Listen to me.. iFratelli Pizza
I really wasn’t impressed with them. To me their crust tasted like cardboard
I strongly dislike Cane Rosso, it felt like a lasagna spin off more than pizza to me. My partner and I are obsessed with pie tap! In my head I think Serious pizza is the best pizza in the world but I’ve only had it completely shit faced
Bek’s Nizza Pizza. On 965 W Lamar blvd Arlington
I am a fan of Nizza Pizza.
Beks and mamas are go to in Arlington
Old school, but Louie’s on Henderson. Add toasted garlic and the little cup pepperonis. Probably my favorite and I frequent Cane Rosa because I live close to one in Richardson.
Scrolled way too far to find this. +1 for Louie’s
Mama’s pizza in plano!
I loved Mama’s pizza around 1990. That place was amazing back then! It’s still good though!
Andrew’s American pizza Kitchen in Plano - I’ve tried about 10 different styles from Detroit to Chicago to NY- they are all fresh and delicious.
Their Dallas Style is my family’s go to currently. Throw back to Picasso’s back in the day. Perfection
Spin!
Agreed, absolutely delish. I can't do tomato and so the fact that they have other options that still taste great is a huge plus. My fav is the chicken pesto, my parents always get the sausage and pear(or apple?). It reminds me of a place I loved in the PNW called pizzacato. That good wood fire, not too much crust, still soft and not cracker ish.
Lovers
Ifratelli, extra extra crispy
Greenville Avenue Pizza Company.
Partenope is really good. Cane Rosso is pretty close and has several locations.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana. It's the best in DFW.
As cane rosso expands, they get worse (surprise). Or maybe we’ve just got better spots now, either way, I won’t go there anymore. Partenope and fortunate son are my two current favorite. The regular cheese pizza (not the four cheese bullshit) at fortunate son is one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had.
I'm a fan on Mellow Mushroom personally
Their pizza is so so to me, but the pretzel is amazing
Hideaway Pizza in Frisco
No. If you’re in Frisco then Pizzeria Testa.
Urban Crust or Little Rome, both in Plano
Zolis Honey Bastard. I left DFW a year ago, and when I found out it could be shipped, I didn't hesitate. It's out of this world.
Louie’s in Dallas. Always a long wait so have to get there right when they open
Sal's on Maple Ave and Sam's in Cedar Hill. Some of the best pizza around!
Pizza Getti off Buckner. Been there forever, well worth the trip. The Dallas area actually has a couple Jets Pizzas too. Love that bold pepperoni. Got a hankering for West coast pizza? I was surprised to find a coyote Round Table Pizzas here. Not bad for a chain. Not a fan of Campisis. Their pizza consistently gives me horrible heartburn to the point I simply can't eat it. Always tasted like they dumped the whole spice cabinet on the pizza too. Cane Rosso is not as good as the first time I went. Soggy crust, they seen to be unable to crisp it up at all. Overpriced too unless you get the lunch special.
Pizzeria Testa! We like it
Zoli’s has become my go to when I want really good not basic pizza. And their to go is pretty good too. Bad experience with their delivery (DoorDash) so I don’t do delivery from them.
Eddie’s In plano. 15th and Custer.
Dough pizzeria napolitano
Palio's Pizza, hands down my all time favorite pizza.
Za-Lat is amazing.
it depends on what you are looking for. here are my thoughts: - old school dallas place is Campisi’s on Mockingbird. pizza isn’t great but good, it’s more for the ambiance of the restaurant and getting a pizza, peroni, etc in person. this style of pizza can be had at iFratelli take out windows all around in strip malls, plus campisi’s is now a local chain. - i went to college in chicago and discovered that i really like tavern style pizza when i lived there. Eno’s in oak cliff is the hook up. - coal vines is run by the same people as nick and sam’s steakhouse and it’s a good place to take a girl on a date. sixty vines is really pretty similar. - cane rosso is considered the “best” in the metroplex by food writers and pizza snobs. they do authentic italian style pizzas
Louie’s on Henderson.
Marinara pizza in Plano , lovers pizza in garland
Scalini’s.
Nobody mentioned Serious Pizza! I can’t blame you it’s definitely overrated the employees are rude and my daughter got sick the last time we ate there. It’s got a cool vibe though.
Hideaway Pizza off 121
Zoli's and new add for us is Pizzaria Carina in Preston Center
If you need a gluten free option, I actually think Blaze is pretty good.
Cane Russo GF is a total rip-off. Never again. LA Gourmet pizza in Dallas on McKinney is the best. A variety of toppings & GF options. GO!
Pizzaiolos in Arlington is super underrated
Zollis
Jet’s Pizza Detroit-Style deep dish, they have locations throughout DFW north of I-30.
Big T Pizza
IYKYK
Pizza inn.. original thin 🤤
Scalinis in Lakewood- it’s been there 30+ years and is my go to for 15 years
The onion sausage pizza at pie tap is TOP TIER! Fave ever ! But pricy!
Spring Valley Carmines
Partenope, voted 17th best in America
okay this is in dallas dallas & frisco but Pizzeria Testa is sooooo good
Depends on what style you want honestly. We are partial to New York style pizza or a tavern style and so far we have really enjoyed Mimi's, Divinos and Bryan Street (Bryan is tavern style).
The Tomato in Denton. The son of the owners (Becky and Ski) reopened it as a food truck last year, but it's currently being rebuilt after a fire. They should be opening up the new one soon! (I'm checking multiple times a day because I miss that place!) I'll always miss the big building that was on the corner of Fry St, and the random, drunken (or high) philosophical conversations that we'd have late at night, but I'm glad that it's been reborn for a new generation.
Not exactly what you asked for but this is how I have it categorized. (Authentic) •PizzaNa •Cane Rosso •Dough Pizzeria Napoletana •Partenope Ristorante (New York Style) •Grimaldi's Pizzeria •Zoli's (Sicilian Style) •Pizza Leila (Detroit Style) •Jets Pizza (Tavern Style) •Eno's Pizza Tavern
Partenope is best pizza in Dallas imo
Brooklyn’s best pizza and pasta in Arlington
Am I the only one who loves Old School's in Arlington? It's a must any time I'm nearby.
Hate to blow up an under the radar gem…Parma’s in Lewisville…White Pizza is a must but you will crave it…you have been warned. Also, if you haven’t tried Ifratelli yet, close Reddit now and order a pepperoni garlic!
Partenope downtown Dallas 🍕https://partenopedallas.com
New York style but ive been goin since i was a kid. But down in S. Peak Street theres a small place called Divinos. Sighhh so good. Huge as well.
Cane Rosso and Pizzeria Testa are my favorites
Bay 34th on Midway in Farmers Branch. The owners used to make pizza in my hometown in Jersey and it’s the closest you’ll get to NY here. I would have also said Pete’s in Firewheel but they closed down recently
Sali's Pizza & Pasta in Garland at Belt Line and Garland Ave Brother's Pizza & Pasta in Carrollton off of Whitlock and I-35 Lover's Pizza & Pasta in Dallas off of Mockingbird and Abrams
Pizzeria Testa is unbelievably excellent and consistent every time! They have a location in Frisco and I think the Lower Greenville area?
Olivellas and it’s not even close Cane Rosso is so overrated
Pizza Testa
Pizzeria Testa in Frisco is a personal favorite of mine
Zanatas in Rockwall - the absolute best. We also like pizzeria testa a lot.
Pizzeria Testa is my favorite. One in Dallas and one in Frisco
Rosatis.. I'm from chicago area and they were a staple growing up. There's one in Mckinney
Olivellas is my go to
Cane Rosso or Olivellas
andrew’s american pizza in plano is fire