San Antonio has plenty of great pizzerias. Some have been around for decades, while others arrived on the scene as recently as just a few months ago. But all go out of their way to make sure their customers have the best pizza the city has to offer.
For anyone looking to sample something beyond the usual delivery chains, these locally based wonders are essential for SA-based pizza lovers to try.
25 essential San Antonio pizza spots everybody should try at least once
By San Antonio Current Staff on Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 11:25 am
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MAAR’s Pizza & More
14218 Nacogdoches Rd., (210) 599-7400, maarspizzaandmore.com
Family-owned and -operated MAAR's has made quite a name for itself since first opening in 2011. The family cooks up all sorts of original spins on typical pizza-place treats, with space-themed names like the solar meat, the Milky Way and jalapeño cheddar meteor-bites.
14218 Nacogdoches Rd., (210) 599-7400, maarspizzaandmore.com
Family-owned and -operated MAAR's has made quite a name for itself since first opening in 2011. The family cooks up all sorts of original spins on typical pizza-place treats, with space-themed names like the solar meat, the Milky Way and jalapeño cheddar meteor-bites.
Photo via Instagram / stellapublichouse
Stella Public House
1414 S. Alamo St., (210) 277-7047, stellapublichouse.com
Stella Public House boasts a “farm to pizza” concept, with Texas-sourced artisan wood-fired pizza baked in an Italian Modena oven using oak and pecan wood. With local ingredients and craft beer, the restaurant lives up to its name as a star among SA’s pizzerias.
1414 S. Alamo St., (210) 277-7047, stellapublichouse.com
Stella Public House boasts a “farm to pizza” concept, with Texas-sourced artisan wood-fired pizza baked in an Italian Modena oven using oak and pecan wood. With local ingredients and craft beer, the restaurant lives up to its name as a star among SA’s pizzerias.
Photo via Instagram / eatfiume
Fiume Pizzeria and Wine Bar
200 S. Alamo St., (210) 224-3368, fiumepizzeria.com
Newly-opened Fiume is bringing new options to SA’s pizza scene, such as the Texas Heat specialty pie made with smoked bacon and Italian sweet peppers. Keep an eye out for the Ferrari-red Fiero pizza oven on the restaurant’s open-air patio.
200 S. Alamo St., (210) 224-3368, fiumepizzeria.com
Newly-opened Fiume is bringing new options to SA’s pizza scene, such as the Texas Heat specialty pie made with smoked bacon and Italian sweet peppers. Keep an eye out for the Ferrari-red Fiero pizza oven on the restaurant’s open-air patio.
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Pizza Classics
3440 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 225-3356, pizzaclassics.com
Since 1986, Pizza Classics has been living up to its name. This classic spot serves a broad spectrum of pizza options, including a mega 20-inch pie.
3440 N. St. Mary's St., (210) 225-3356, pizzaclassics.com
Since 1986, Pizza Classics has been living up to its name. This classic spot serves a broad spectrum of pizza options, including a mega 20-inch pie.
Photo via Instagram / tankspizza
Tank's Pizza
902 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 320-9224, tankspizzamenu.com
With an emphasis on freshly-made dough, Tank's house-made herb-infused olive oil and fresh ingredients add even more flavor to their stone-baked pizzas and calzones.
902 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 320-9224, tankspizzamenu.com
With an emphasis on freshly-made dough, Tank's house-made herb-infused olive oil and fresh ingredients add even more flavor to their stone-baked pizzas and calzones.
Photo via Instagram / happydance_foodie
Via313
8435 Wurzbach Rd. #213, (210) 985-1313, via313.com
Austin-based Via 313 specializes in Detroit Style pizzas. Characterized by its squared edges, deep dish-style crust, and saucy top layer, this gives pizza lovers something a little different to try.
8435 Wurzbach Rd. #213, (210) 985-1313, via313.com
Austin-based Via 313 specializes in Detroit Style pizzas. Characterized by its squared edges, deep dish-style crust, and saucy top layer, this gives pizza lovers something a little different to try.
Photo via Instagram / sohillcafe
SoHill Cafe
1719 Blanco Road, (210) 455-2177, sohillcafe.com
Along with various pizzas such as Mediterranean, roasted garlic and wild mushroom, SoHill Cafe also serves other tempting dishes like steak frites, French onion soup and grilled salmon.
1719 Blanco Road, (210) 455-2177, sohillcafe.com
Along with various pizzas such as Mediterranean, roasted garlic and wild mushroom, SoHill Cafe also serves other tempting dishes like steak frites, French onion soup and grilled salmon.
Photo via Instagram / blacklaboratorybrewing
Black Laboratory Brewing
1602 E. Houston St. #109, (210) 370-3442, blacklaboratorybrewing.com
Via a new partnership with 2-1-Dough Pizza Co., Black Laboratory Brewing now offers pizzas made in a wood-fired oven. The pizzas can also be customized with a vegan cheese substitute.
1602 E. Houston St. #109, (210) 370-3442, blacklaboratorybrewing.com
Via a new partnership with 2-1-Dough Pizza Co., Black Laboratory Brewing now offers pizzas made in a wood-fired oven. The pizzas can also be customized with a vegan cheese substitute.
Photo courtesy of Pearl
WonderSlice
312 Pearl Parkway Building 6, (210) 462-1505, wonderslicepizza.com
A newcomer to the Pearl Brewery scene, Wonder Slice invites customers to try out their pizzas, in slices and whole pies.
312 Pearl Parkway Building 6, (210) 462-1505, wonderslicepizza.com
A newcomer to the Pearl Brewery scene, Wonder Slice invites customers to try out their pizzas, in slices and whole pies.
Photo via Instagram / juliansitalian
Julian’s Italian Pizzeria & Kitchen
Multiple locations, julianspizzeria.com
A growing local chain since 2006, family-owned Julian’s offers a selection of pizzas from specialty Sicilian-style pies to the create-your-own option. For something different, there are also pastas and sandwiches to choose from, and options for those who are gluten-free.
Multiple locations, julianspizzeria.com
A growing local chain since 2006, family-owned Julian’s offers a selection of pizzas from specialty Sicilian-style pies to the create-your-own option. For something different, there are also pastas and sandwiches to choose from, and options for those who are gluten-free.
Photo via Instagram / alispizzarianystyle
Ali's Pizzaria
Multiple Locations, alispizzaria.com
Ali's serves white sauce, pesto and traditional pizzas, including a build your own option. The restaurant has two locations in the Alamo City to try out.
Multiple Locations, alispizzaria.com
Ali's serves white sauce, pesto and traditional pizzas, including a build your own option. The restaurant has two locations in the Alamo City to try out.
Photo via Instagram / ilfornosa
Il Forno
122 Nogalitos St., (210) 616-2198, ilfornosa.com
Il Forno specializes in making pizzas made fully from scratch and cooked in a wood-fired oven. Its ingredients, along with its beer and wine, are all locally sourced.
122 Nogalitos St., (210) 616-2198, ilfornosa.com
Il Forno specializes in making pizzas made fully from scratch and cooked in a wood-fired oven. Its ingredients, along with its beer and wine, are all locally sourced.
Photo via Instagram / freetailbrewing
Freetail Brewing Co.
Multiple Locations,freetailbrewing.com
Freetail already cemented itself as one of San Antonio’s most popular breweries. Now, both of its locations are also serving up wood-fired pizzas.
Multiple Locations,freetailbrewing.com
Freetail already cemented itself as one of San Antonio’s most popular breweries. Now, both of its locations are also serving up wood-fired pizzas.
Photo via Instagram / officialcapospizza
Capo's Pizzeria
Multiple Locations, capospizzasa.com
If Buffalo, New York-style pies are what call to you, look no further than Capo's Pizzeria. This award-winning spot has five locations in San Antonio to try.
Multiple Locations, capospizzasa.com
If Buffalo, New York-style pies are what call to you, look no further than Capo's Pizzeria. This award-winning spot has five locations in San Antonio to try.
Photo via Instagram / cosanostrapizzeria
Cosa Nostra Pizzeria
16607 Huebner Rd., (210) 492-1141, cosanostrapizzeria.com
Serving authentic New York-style pizza, Cosa Nostra offers everything from custom pies to individual slices while making its customers feel at home.
16607 Huebner Rd., (210) 492-1141, cosanostrapizzeria.com
Serving authentic New York-style pizza, Cosa Nostra offers everything from custom pies to individual slices while making its customers feel at home.
Photo via Instagram / brazabrava
Braza Brava Pizzeria Napoletana
7959 Broadway St. #300, (210) 320-2100, brazabravapizzeria.com
For some authentic Italian pizza, head over to Braza Brava. Born from pure passion of the craft and with a wood-fired oven, this restaurant brings in its customers with good food and a rustic atmosphere.
7959 Broadway St. #300, (210) 320-2100, brazabravapizzeria.com
For some authentic Italian pizza, head over to Braza Brava. Born from pure passion of the craft and with a wood-fired oven, this restaurant brings in its customers with good food and a rustic atmosphere.
Photo via Instagram / poppyspizzasa
Poppys Pizza
7115 Blanco Rd. #107, (210) 366-4000, poppyspizzasa.com
Everything's bigger in Texas — including the pizza. Poppys Pizza’s 28-inch Big Poppy even has its own food challenge!
7115 Blanco Rd. #107, (210) 366-4000, poppyspizzasa.com
Everything's bigger in Texas — including the pizza. Poppys Pizza’s 28-inch Big Poppy even has its own food challenge!
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Main Street Pizza
1906 N. Main Ave., (210) 732-8861, mainstreetsa.com
With sizes from personal to extra large, a wide spectrum of toppings, and a Sicilian option, Main Street Pizza has all bases covered for a classic pie.
1906 N. Main Ave., (210) 732-8861, mainstreetsa.com
With sizes from personal to extra large, a wide spectrum of toppings, and a Sicilian option, Main Street Pizza has all bases covered for a classic pie.
Photo via Facebook / Sapore's Pizza
Sapore's Pizza
6422 Babcock Rd., (210) 733-5503, saporespizza.com
Sapore's is known for its fresh and homemade New York-style pizza. They also have a plethora of other options in their pastas, salads, specialties and appetizers like pepperoni poppers.
6422 Babcock Rd., (210) 733-5503, saporespizza.com
Sapore's is known for its fresh and homemade New York-style pizza. They also have a plethora of other options in their pastas, salads, specialties and appetizers like pepperoni poppers.
Photo via Facebook / Southtown Pizzeria SA
Southtown Pizzeria
728 S. Presa St., (210) 999-5401, facebook.com/southtownpizzeriasa
The rustic-chic Southtown Pizzeria serves up all sorts of classic Italian fare. Customers can build their own pizzas or opt for one of the house specialties, like the Southtown, with double pepperonis, pineapple and jalapeños.
728 S. Presa St., (210) 999-5401, facebook.com/southtownpizzeriasa
The rustic-chic Southtown Pizzeria serves up all sorts of classic Italian fare. Customers can build their own pizzas or opt for one of the house specialties, like the Southtown, with double pepperonis, pineapple and jalapeños.
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