Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. San Antonio’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 25 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.
Local legends
Barbaro
, 2720 McCullough Ave.
In addition to serving daily happy hour deals from 4-6 p.m., this establishment offers online ordering and reservations, perfect for a night out or a night in.
Big Lou’s
, 2048 S. WW White Rd.
Hungry? You can get a pizza up to 42 in. If you’re not in the mood for pizza, they also offer wings, salads, pasta, and more.
DoughBoy Pizza
, 1009 Avenue B
If you’re looking for an outdoor environment and something simple, ordering the CheesyBoy doesn’t disappoint.
Goomba’s Pizzeria
, Multiple locations
If you’re feeling nostalgic, this place has pizza rolls as appetizers. Try this: The Goombas supreme pizza.
Little Italy Restaurant & Pizzeria
, 824 Afterglow St.
Restaurant owners, the Visocaro family, are from Sicily and they brought their traditional flavors of Italy with them. Enjoy New York and Italian-style pizzas as well as a deli if you need freshly cut meats + cheeses. This is City Editor Nicholas’ family’s favorite pizza spot.
Fancier fare
Braza Brava Pizzeria Napoletana
, 7959 Broadway St. #300
Fancy wine with your pizza? Stop by every Monday and Tuesday for half-off bottles of wine with your lunch or dinner pizza purchase. Cheers.
Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
, Multiple locations
Make it a date night with this pizza spot. Try this: The Margherita pizza and the house-made burrata to start.
Flume Pizzeria
, 200 S. Alamo St.
This pie place along the River Walk brings the best of Texas and Neapolitan-style pizza together to create what it calls Texapoletana.
Fralo’s
, 23651 W. I-10
This local pizzeria has shared its family recipe with the city, and it offers live music on select nights
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Volare Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
, 3902 McCullough Ave.
Whether you’re in need of a date night or a pizza place to cater for your next event, this spot has something for everyone to enjoy. Try this: The caprese is amazing.
Online ordering
Il Forno
, 122 Nogalitos St.
The meats, sauces, and dough are all made in-house at this restaurant. Il Forno also sources local wine and beer as well as veggies from farmers. Fun fact: This pizzeria is ranked 24
on the 2023 50 Top Pizza list for the US.
Julian’s Italian Kitchen and Pizzeria
, Multiple locations
This family-owned restaurant has been hand-crafting pizzas for three generations, plus if you’re hosting a gathering it offers a bulk menu.
Mad Pecker Brewing Co.
, 6025 Tezel Rd.
Whether you’re in the mood for a pint of beer, wings, or pizza, this brewery has it all.
Rome’s Pizza
, Multiple locations
Gus Nassar introduced the city to this gourmet pizzeria in 1986 and has been serving up unique handcrafted pizzas ever since.
Trilogy Pizza
, 19141 Stone Oak Parkway #113
Deep dish pizza lovers unite. In addition to delicious pizza, you can’t go wrong with an appetizer salad. Try this: The Texan pizza.
If you can’t take the wheat (gluten-free)
1000 Degrees Pizza
, 11224 Huebner Rd. #206
Build your own gluten-free pizza with various toppings and sauces. Try this: The chicken club salad.
Julian’s Italian Pizzeria & Kitchen
, multiple locations
Aside from offering gluten-free oven-baked pizzas, there’s also a section of the menu for those who want to enjoy pasta like the Pasta Basilico and Fettuccine Alfredo.
Lou’s Woodfire Pizza
, 11930 US-90 Suite #101
Grab wood-fired pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and more. The pizza spot also offers cauliflower crust and veggie options.
Mellow Mushroom
, 115 N. Loop 1604 E., # 2100
From veggie pizzas with cauliflower crust to its magic mocktails, you’ll want to try everything. You can also take you pie to go.
Pizzeria Vesuvio
, 1110 S. Alamo St.
Located in the King William neighborhood, this local staple offers pizzas, wings, paninis, pasta, and dessert. We want to try the King William Pizza which has a double crust stuffed with seasoned mozzarella cheese, bacon + pepperoni — it even comes with a crown.
It’s delivery
Guillermo’s
, 618 McCullough Ave.
This popular local pizza restaurant asks for a 24-hour advance notice on pizza delivery, but they also offer immediate delivery for an extra fee.
Maar’s Pizza & More
, 14218 Nacogdoches Rd.
This is your one stop shop for pizza, beer + cocktails, mozzarella bites, and desserts. Try this: The Jalapeno-Cheddar Meteor Bites.
Pizza Patron
, Multiple locations
Grab a slice from this pizza place that’s been in the city for over 20 years, and check out its Los Otros mural at the Medical Center location.
Poppy’s Pizza
, 7115 Blanco Rd. Suite 107
Swing by the family-owned Italian restaurant serving up authentic NY-style pizza and some of the best wings in the city. Active service members can get 10% off.
Royal Pizza
, 4415 De Zavala Rd.
Bring a taste of Italy to the table with this local restaurant that has been perfecting it’s pizza recipes for years. Grab a slice of the Spinach & Ricotta pizza or try out a Stromboli.
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