Miami is known for its vibrant culture and diverse culinary scene, but for a long time I wasn’t convinced it had fully embraced the art of pizza-making. When I first set out to find the best pizza in Miami, I’ll be honest, I had serious doubts.
Those doubts started to fade within my first week of living in Brickell, when the very first slice I tried was at DC Pie Co. While this ultra-thin-crust pizza didn’t ultimately land at the top of any category on this list, it was more than good enough to make me optimistic about Miami’s pizza scene. Over the next two months, after trying spots across the city and comparing styles, I landed on the list you see below.
This guide breaks down the best pizza in Miami by style, from New York–style slices to Neapolitan pies, with a few honorable mentions worth knowing about.
If you’re a regular at places like Steve’s or Pizza Johnny’s—both solid options at more reasonable prices—the cost of some of these pizzas may give you pause. Price and affordability, however, were not factors in my rankings. This list is based purely on my personal experiences and opinions on where to find the best pizza Miami has to offer, not the cheapest slice.
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Best New York Style Pizza in Miami
Miami Slice
Miami Slice opened during the pandemic and almost immediately went viral, earning a reputation as perhaps the best New York–style pizza in Miami. It’s also my pick for the best pizza slice in Miami, full stop. That reputation quickly translated into long lines, with crowds forming daily in anticipation of the 5 p.m. opening.
I usually stick to the classics here, and both the Margherita and Pepperoni slices deliver exactly what you want from a great NY slice: a thin, foldable crust, balanced sauce, and excellent cheese-to-crust ratio. That said, the slice that helped put Miami Slice on the map is La Salsera, a standout combination of red sauce and vodka sauce, finished with a pesto drizzle. They also rotate in more creative options like bacon and leek or mushroom truffle, which are worth trying if you’re in the mood for something richer.
You can add stracciatella to any slice, a popular (and admittedly pricey) upgrade that adds a creamy contrast to the crisp crust. And if you order the pepperoni, do yourself a favor and grab a side of hot honey. It’s the perfect finishing touch.
Tip: Arrive before 5 p.m. to put your name on the walk-in list, then head across the street to Bunbury Wine Bar for a glass while you wait. It’s one of the better pizza-adjacent moves you can make in Downtown Miami.
Lucali
Lucali is consistently named among the best pizza spots in New York and is often cited as one of the best pizzerias in the country. The Miami Beach location may never fully replicate the magic of the original Brooklyn shop, but it still delivers the quality that makes Lucali special. And it easily earns its place among the best pizza in Miami Beach.
Start with a plain pie and build from there with toppings like artichoke hearts, portobello mushrooms, peppers, meatballs, pepperoni, or sausage. The calzones are phenomenal if you’re not in the mood for a full pie, and the meatballs are worth ordering as a side. Surprisingly, the chicken wings are also excellent which is impressive for a place that really has no business serving wings at all.
There are usually a few daily pasta specials, but there’s little reason to deviate from what you came for: the pizza and calzones.
Best Neapolitan Pizza in Miami
La Leggenda Pizzeria
Located just off the charming Española Way, La Leggenda Pizzeria serves what is, in my opinion, the best Neapolitan-style pizza in Miami. The restaurant has earned international recognition in the past, including awards for its Margherita and Salame and Bell Peppers pizzas at major pizza competitions in Parma and Las Vegas.
While those accolades date back a few years, the quality here has remained consistent. This is still the place to go in Miami Beach for a properly executed Neapolitan pie with a soft, airy crust, balanced sauce, and restrained toppings.
Stanzione Pizza
After closing its Brickell location, Stanzione Pizza reopened inside The Citadel food hall in Little River. The menu features a strong lineup of red and white Neapolitan-style pizzas, with more creative combinations than you’ll find at most traditional pizzerias.
Standouts include:
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Burrata: homemade mozzarella, basil, Parmigiano, olive oil, topped with fresh burrata
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Spezzatura: mushrooms, San Daniele prosciutto, homemade mozzarella, and cream sauce
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Carbonara: cream, pecorino, black pepper, homemade mozzarella, bacon, and egg yolk
This is a great stop if you want Neapolitan pizza with a slightly more adventurous edge.
O'Munaciello
’O Munaciello brings the tradition of Pizza Verace to Miami with authentic Neapolitan pizzas made using 48-hour leavened dough and baked in a wood-fired oven. The crust is light and airy, with carefully sourced toppings and cheeses.
Stick with classics like Quattro Formaggi or Marinara, or venture into their Pizze Gourmet selections such as Carmine or Positano. All of which showcase thoughtful ingredient combinations without overpowering the dough.
Best Square & Detroit-Style Pizza in Miami
Vice City Pizza
Founded in 2021 by classically trained chef Carlos Estarita, Vice City Pizza brings Detroit-style pizza to the Miami area. If you’re visiting Miami as a tourist, it’s unlikely you’ll make it out to West Kendall unless you’re already heading toward the Gulf Coast via the Tamiami Trail — but if you do, it’s well worth the detour.
The dough is made with bread flour and fermented over two days, creating a crust that’s both airy and deeply crispy. Pizzas are topped with Jersey Fresh tomatoes and a house blend of high-quality cheeses.
Creative standouts include the Ron Swanson, topped with Nueske’s bacon, pepperoni, banana peppers, homemade fennel sausage, and Mike’s Hot Honey, as well as The Hash, a brunch-style pizza featuring mozzarella, potatoes, peppers, pancetta, and egg yolk.
Eleventh Street Pizza
Helmed by native New Yorker David Foulquier and his partner Danielle Hultman, Eleventh Street Pizza focuses on naturally leavened pizzas made with organic ingredients. The dough is built from a seven-year-old sourdough starter, giving both their square and round pies a distinct character.
While best known for their square slices, they also offer a round NY-style pizza that I’d place solidly in my second tier. It’s a great option if you’re staying in Downtown Miami, as the shop is walkable from many hotels and just two blocks west of the Metromover.
Tip: If you’re ordering a whole pie, head next door to The Corner for cocktails, live jazz, and a great atmosphere while you wait.
Best Pizza in Miami - Honorable Mention
Local Pie
There are plenty of reasons to make the drive to Kendall, and Local Pie is one of them. This is a true neighborhood pizza joint in every sense of the word. When I stopped in during a slow afternoon, owner Eric Huertas asked if I was new to the area.
After mentioning I’d heard from local food influencer MrEats305 that he makes the best pizza in Kendall, we ended up talking for 20 minutes. I later learned that Eric regularly donates pizza to local kids’ events and is deeply involved in the community alongside his wife, who runs the nonprofit coffee shop next door.
If supporting local businesses matters to you, Local Pie is worth the drive. And don’t leave without ordering the garlic rolls.
Pro Tip: While you’re in Kendall, stop by Apocalypse BBQ, my pick for the best barbecue in the Miami area.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza
Multiple Locations
Mister O1 opened its first location in South Beach in 2014 and has since expanded to more than a dozen locations across Florida, along with outposts in Texas and abroad. The name comes from founder Chef Renato Viola’s O-1 visa, reserved for individuals with extraordinary artistic ability. This is a designation he earned through years of training and international pizza awards.
While traditional pizzas are available, Mister O1 is best known for its star-shaped pizzas, where folded crust points create pockets filled with ricotta cheese. The most popular is the Star Luca, made with spicy salami. Vegetarians should try the Star Michele, topped with tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, spinach, zucchini, and roasted peppers.
Ben's Pizza
One of the last places I expected to find a solid NY-style slice is inside the tourist-heavy Bayside Marketplace. But much like Times Square in New York, there are occasional gems hiding in plain sight.
Ben’s Pizza is a slice-only shop offering classic cheese and pepperoni with crisp char cups. I often compare it to Joe’s Pizza in New York: dependable, familiar, and satisfying. This is a spot I’d visit when I’m already in the area rather than go out of my way for, but it’s still a good slice when convenience matters.
DC PIE CO.
DC Pie Co. is run by Dominic Cavagnuolo, who grew up in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood and later helped open Lucali Miami before striking out on his own.
The pizzas here are inspired by the Italian-American food culture of New York, resulting in a very thin-crust pie topped with a signature sauce made fresh daily from locally sourced ingredients. Each pizza is finished with a blend of mozzarella di bufala, fresh mozzarella, and 18-month aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, then topped with fresh basil.
La Natural
La Natural began as experimental sourdough pizza nights in the backyard of Javier Ramirez. He is the chef behind one of Miami’s most beloved brunch spots, Bachour along with his wife Andreina Matos. What started small quickly turned into one of the city’s most talked-about pizza destinations.
Every pizza is made with sourdough dough that’s cold-fermented for 48 hours, resulting in a chewy, flavorful crust with excellent char. The menu includes classic combinations as well as more inventive options like burrata with basil, white pies with scallions and Szechuan peppercorn, and wild mushrooms with parsley.
