Winner: Mattenga’s Pizzeria
Multiple locations
Opened in 2014 by a pair of engineers with not a shred of restaurant experience between them, this homegrown mini-chain now boasts six locations across the Alamo City. Mattenga’s growth and cult following are impressive given the formidable competition it faces not just from mom-and-pop pizzerias but also national chains. Famous for its variety of homemade ranch sauces such as jalapeño-cilantro and basil-garlic, the chain also does an exceptional job with hand-tossed pies, wings and tubular pizzas called Texas Rolls, which feature rolled dough filled with mozzarella cheese and goodness such as meatballs, pepperoni or brisket. Health-conscious diners even have gluten-free and protein-rich crust options to choose from.
2. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Multiple locations
3. Dough Pizzeria Napoletana
Multiple locations
This article appears in Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2023.