Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Fort Worth’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 20+ places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Nizza Pizza, University
This spot was recommended by readers for the best marinara sauce. Stop by for family-style dinners, thin-crust slices, deep-dish pies, and stuffed pizzas.
Bosses Pizza, Northside + Lake Worth
Grab a slice of The Big “O” loaded with pepperoni, Canadian bacon, hamburger, sausage, bacon, olives, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.
Mama’s Pizza, Multiple locations
Recommended by readers as one of the best pizza spots in town, the East Coast-style pizzeria was founded by a Texas Wesleyan student in 1968.
i Fratelli Pizza, Multiple locations
Founded by four brothers in Irving, TX in 1987, this local chain now has 16 locations across DFW. One of the best perks of ordering a thin-and-crispy, stone-baked pie from i Fratelli’s is that they always offer free delivery.
The points of the star-shapped pizza make for easy pull-apart bites.
Photo by @mistero1pizza
Think outside the pizza box
PieTap Pizza Workshop + Bar, Magnolia
Head over for nightly specials, 35 beers and specialty wines on tap, and cheese bubbling out of the wood-fired oven.
Mister O1, West 7th + Alliance
Michelin-rated, star-shaped pizza — need we say more?
Zalat Pizza, West 7th
Feed your appetite with a bowl of loaded pizza bites and City Editor Rebecca’s recommendation for the best veggie pizza.
Delucca Gaucho Pizza & Wine, Alliance
You pay one price for endless pizza — including dessert — at this upscale Rodízio-style pizza restaurant.
Alternative diets
Palio’s Pizza Cafe, Multiple locations
Choose from options like a keto pizza bowl or build your own gluten-free or cauliflower crust pizza.
Mellow Mushroom, University
The funky pizzeria offers six different gluten-free options + dessert.
Stoner’s Pizza Joint, West 7th
Get a free small pizza after your first purchase from your official pizza plug.
Pizza Verde, Camp Bowie
The vegan shop serves up an inclusive menu with dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free options, including house-made, nut-based mozzarella.
The wait is worth it for Grimaldi’s ultra-thin crust.
Photo by @grimaldispizzeria
New York-style
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Clearfork
Bringing the Big Apple to Cowtown — the thin crust pie has a crispy crust from the coal wood-fired oven.
Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta, Arlington
Have a slice with a side of pepperoni pinwheels or fried mushrooms.
Zoli’s Pizza, Hulen
Brought to you by the creator of Cane Rosso, the eatery serves rectangular pizzas that blend New York and Italian styles.
Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse, Alliance
Make this your go-to spot for New York-style pizza, wings, and calzones + they have 72 rotating craft beers to choose from.
SERIOUS Pizza, West 7th
It’s seriously delicious. SERIOUS serves outrageously big slices and 30” NY-style pies. Editor Elizabeth recommends “The White,” with roasted garlic alfredo and white truffle oil.
Italian origins
Olivella’s Pizza and Wine, Camp Bowie
“Straight out of Naples” the restaurant serves both Neapolitan and Roman-style pizzas and an assortment of wines — voted “best pizza in Texas” by USA Today.
ZuRoma Bar & Grill, North Richland Hills
Pair your pizza with a basket of “world famous” crispy pepperoni chips.
Campisi’s Restaurants, Camp Bowie
The family-owned restaurant started in Dallas as Texas’ first pizzeria in 1946.
Picchi Pacchi Pizzeria, Downtown
The eatery serves Neapolitan-style pizzas like alfredo, buffalo, and barbecue.
Deep dish
Old Chicago Pizza, Northside
Fill your stomach with a deep dish pie like the “Double Deckeroni” with twice the pepperoni, shaved parmesan, a dash of hot sauce, and parsley garnish.
Joe’s Pizza Pasta & Subs, Hulen
Grab a slice of deep dish Sicilian cheese pizza and a hot or cold sub.
Don’t get us started on pizza toppings.
Photo by @canerossotx
Brick oven
Cane Rosso, Magnolia
The pizzeria started as a mobile pizza oven and now makes fresh pies daily and superheats them for 90 seconds in a 900º oven.
Blaze Pizza, Bryant Irvin
Build your own pizza with five specialty crusts and all 30+ of your favorite toppings.
It’s delivery
Slice City Pizza, Hulen
Order a couple of boxes of your favorite pies or grab a slice just for yourself.
Mr. Jims Pizza, Multiple locations
Not enough cheese? Order a hand-stuffed cheese crust.
Pizza Buzz, Northside
Grab a standard cheese or pepperoni or try out a more unusual flavor like Tandoori chicken or dill pickle pizza from the family-owned shop.
