Our Favorite 11 Places to Eat The Best Pizza in Tampa Bay

Santoro's Pizzeria

Santoro’s Pizzeria is bringing that “Jersey slice” to Tampa Bay! From a plain slice and Philly cheesesteak, to chicken bacon ranch – there surely is a slice you’ll love.

“I wanted the pizzeria to look like it was picked up from Jersey and placed in the heart of Tampa” says owner Kaiser. If you’ve been to Santoro’s, you know that’s true.

Pro-Tip: If you’re in a rush and looking for a cheap bite for lunch, Santoro’s Lunch Special is no joke! They offer one plain slice, one specialty slice, and a fountain drink for only $6 everyday from 11am-4pm.

New York New York Pizza

If you lose your friend at the bar, chances are they’re probably at New York New York Pizza. With multiple locations over Tampa Bay, you’ll never miss an opportunity to get a classic New York thin crust pizza.

We have to admit, a night out in SOHO or Ybor City always ends here, and it’s definitely the icing on the cake for a late night slice. A simple yet go-to order for us is their pepperoni pizza.

Late night or not, New York New York Pizza serves the best pizza in Tampa Bay, and even rated for top service!

Fireside Pizza Cafe

At Fireside Pizza Cafe, you can enjoy a warm pizza fresh from their custom built wood-fired oven. They offer specialty pizzas, too – plus, a build your own option with over a dozen toppings to choose from.

In addition to delicious pizza, enjoy specialty pastas, sandwiches and wraps. Fireside Pizza Cafe has a great rotation of local beers, perfect for enjoying at the patio on a sunny Florida day!

Eddie & Sam’s New York Pizza

Eddie & Sam’s is the pizza place you go to if you’re craving New York thin-crust pizza by the pie or slice. Their triangle slices are big, greasy, and foldable – just like we like ’em.

True New-Yorkers can admit that Tampa is lucky to have some of the best New York pizza without having to go to the Big Apple itself. The dedication is real, as they import the water from New York to bring Tampa the New York pizza we love.

Pro-tip: The gelato is amazing, so be sure to save some room for it post-pizza!

Forbici Modern Italian

In Hyde Park, Forbici is the spot for the best pizza! Their Roman-style pizza starts with handcrafted dough, house-made mozzarella and fresh toppings. You can have it cut teglia (square) and tonda (round). We recommend trying the square Cup and Char pizza for delicious and crispy pepperoni.

Pro-tip: Make Forbici your new go-to happy hour spot! Enjoy delicious deals daily from 3:00-6:00pm – yup, happy hour on the weekends!

Madison Avenue Pizza

Dunedin has some of our favorite gems and that includes Madison Avenue Pizza! This is the perfect spot to bring the family when you’re craving pizza. They’re a family-owned pizza place in Tampa Bay!

We keep coming back for their delicious and anything but ordinary hand tossed pizzas. You NEED to try their chicken and waffles pizza…you read that right. You can also find Crab Rangoon pizza, Cuban, and more we won’t list out or else we’ll be driving down to Dunedin for a slice!

Ava

With three locations, you really have no excuse! Head to Ava in SOHO, Armature Works, or The Joinery for one of the best pizza places in Tampa Bay.

The atmosphere at all locations is super trendy, plus their pizzas have maximum flavors that truly bring you back to life! We recommend their pizza with arugula and prosciutto, it’s fresh with the perfect topping-to-pizza ratio.

Pro-tip: head to the SOHO location for happy hour and enjoy delicious pizza and drinks at a great price!

Pizzeria Gregario

Safety Harbor is home to one of the best pizzerias that’ll take you back to that one time at a hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Italy. Pizzeria Gregario is one of the few pizza places in the country using 100% stone milled grains or milling fresh grains in-house.

Their pizzas are absolutely delicious and made with high quality ingredients. The vibe is laid back and welcoming. We recommend The SJ (Tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella, prosciutto sausage, arugula & Romano), it’s a divine pie!

Fabrica Pizza

No matter what side of the Howard Frankland Bridge you’re on, you are in luck! With both St. Pete and Tampa locations, Fabrica offers Neapolitan pizza and great salads.

Their menu is packed with high quality ingredients that truly make the pizza exceptional. We love the build-your-own pizza and getting creative with the toppings, or trying out their ever changing and always delicious pizza-of-the-month! Fabrica is a top pizza place in Tampa and never disappoints.

Bella's Italian Cafe

Bella’s is a staple Italian restaurant serving Tampa Bay wonderful dishes for over 30 years! Their pizza is outstanding along with their entire menu, filled with traditional Italian dishes we all love.

Their pizza dough is made with beer from an original Venetian recipe. They also brush the dough with olive oil before baking, which gives the crust an extra light and crispy texture that we all admire.

In addition to incredible pizza, their wine list is pretty impressive and you shouldn’t sleep on the chocolate lava cake for dessert!

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria

With multiple locations in the Tampa Bay area, Bavaro’s is a traditional Neapolitan Pizzeria built on family and passion. The pizza is made in a beautiful wood fired pizza oven, it puts us in awe to watch!

The ambiance at each location is incredibly cute and trendy. We recommend the Funghi pizza (san marzano tomato, fior de latte, garlic, mushroom, parmigiano reggiano, basil, extra-virgin olive oil). If you love sweets like we do, definitely save room for their Nutella pizza!