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A pizza pie topped with meats, veggies, and white cheese. — A pie from Side Eye.

17 Great Pizzerias in Austin

From Neapolitan to New York-style to vegan, the styles vary but every pie is top-shelf

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated Jan 25, 2023, 2:19pm CST

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by Nadia Chaudhury Updated Jan 25, 2023, 2:19pm CST

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While Austin doesn’t have its own distinctive pizza style, it still boasts great options from across the pizza universe. The city’s pizza scene is booming with a cornucopia of distinctive and delicious pies. This includes the longtime offerings from Home Slice Pizza, Via 313’s Detroit-style thick rectangle pies, classic pies from Little Deli, gas station options like Giovanni’s Pizza Stand, and vegan options from Lil’ Nonna’s.

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Pedroso's Pizza

The Wooten truck parked outside of the Night Owl bar fires up really amazing pies and slices. There are thick Sicilian and Grandma pies, New York-style ones, and what it dubs American-style, with lots of cheese and sauce). Don’t miss out on the stromboli and calzones too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

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8315 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

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Little Deli & Pizzeria

One of Austin's most underrated pizzerias, the Jersey-style pies draw fans from all over town. The Crestview restaurant also has a second location in Windsor Park. Curbside pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. Both locations are open for dine-in services with outdoor areas available.

7101-A Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757

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Bufalina Due

The team at Bufalina Due and its returning counterpart Bufalina in East Austin create expertly executed Neapolitan pies that have earned raves from critics and diners alike. Bonus: there’s an excellent wine list that focuses on natural wine. Orders can be placed online for curbside pickups. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757

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Tony C's Coal Fired Pizza

Tony C’s is one of the few pizzerias in town that serves coal-fired pizza. There's a location on West Parmer Lane too. Pickup and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurants are open for dine-in service, with outdoor areas.

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12800 Hill Country Blvd, Austin, TX, 78738

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Oddwood Brewing

The MLK brewery fires up fantastic personal-sized thin-crust pies with loads of toppings from meats (anchovies to Italian sausages), vegetables (broccoli to olives), and cheeses (vegan to ricotta). Pickup orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

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3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

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Marye's Gourmet Pizza

The longtime Westlake Hills pizzeria offers a great variety of specialty pies and build-your-own ones, as well as gluten-free crusts and vegan cheeses. Pickups and curbside pickups can be placed online and there are Favor deliveries. The restaurant is open for dine-in service, with some outdoor tables.

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3663 Bee Caves Rd #4G, Austin, TX 78746

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Favorite Pizza

New York pizza fans can find great slices and pies at the downtown pizza spot. And for fans of Queens, New York baseball team the Mets, there are tons of memorabilia, photos, decor, and specials named after players. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

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801 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

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East Side Pies

The creative and playful combinations at the Austin mini-chain take toppings to a new level, and the Austin-centric names don't hurt. To-go and delivery orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1401 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702

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The Backspace

This Neapolitan pizzeria from chef Shawn Cirkiel is a welcome alternative to downtown's drunk pizza scene. The wood-fired oven is straight out of Naples. The space is intimate and a bit more upscale than most pizzerias. There’s a second location on West Anderson Lane, too. Orders can be placed online for pickups, and there are deliveries through Favor. Both locations are open for indoor dine-in service.

507 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

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A pizza pie with red sauce, brown meat, and white cheese with a triangle-sized cut slice cut portioned out. — The Backspace’s pie

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Via 313

With two trucks and five physical restaurants, Via 313’s Detroit-style pies are well-known in the Austin pizza scene. The thick-crust square pizzas are actually baked in auto-part pans from the Motor City. Pickup orders can be placed online. The restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services; the truck’s host bars are open for on-site services with outdoor areas.

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96 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

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Possum Pizza

The Holly truck is all about vegan thin-crust pizza, from the cheese to the seitan pepperoni, plus vegan appetizers like mozzarella sticks and fried chicken. Pickup orders can be placed in person, over the phone, or via text message; there are Favor deliveries; and there are tables for outdoor dine-in service.

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2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

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Home Slice Pizza

This mega-popular New York-style pizzeria ushered in a new era of Austin pizza when it opened in 2005, and it is still pleasing crowds over 17 years later. There’s a second restaurant up in North Loop too. Both locations are offering takeout via online orders. The restaurants are open for dine-in services, with outdoor areas.

1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

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The ABGB

The South Austin brewery embraces the combination of pizza and beer. Slices and pies are available (with gluten-free options), and toppings range from white clam to a cheese-less marinara to blackberry and pistachio. To-go orders can be placed online; there are Favor deliveries. The brewpub is open for dine-in service with a large outdoor area.

1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

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Giovanni's Pizza Stand

Believe it or not, there is some truly great pizza to be had inside this Valero station. Gluten-free crusts are available too. Pickup orders can be placed online or in person.

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2900-B South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

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Conans Pizza South

For deep-pan pizza, Conans is the Austin answer, with a second location up north too. There are optional wheat crusts plus plenty of vegan options too. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online or over the phone. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

2018 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745

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Li'l Nonna's

The pizza trailer, parked at Austin Winery, focuses on vegan New York-style pies, made with vegan mozzarella, beet-based pepperoni, seitan sausage, smoky tempeh, and more. Takeout and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online, and there are deliveries through Favor. The host site is open for indoor and outdoor services.

440 E St Elmo Rd A1, Austin, TX 78745

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Side Eye Pie

The co-founder of the now-closed pizza truck Dough Boys opened his own new truck last summer, parked at McKinney brewery Meanwhile. Side Eye slings fun Neapolitan pies, including the veggie-loaded the Garden. Takeout and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

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3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744

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Pedroso's Pizza

8315 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

The Wooten truck parked outside of the Night Owl bar fires up really amazing pies and slices. There are thick Sicilian and Grandma pies, New York-style ones, and what it dubs American-style, with lots of cheese and sauce). Don’t miss out on the stromboli and calzones too. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Open in Google Maps

8315 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757

Visit Website

Little Deli & Pizzeria

7101-A Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757

One of Austin's most underrated pizzerias, the Jersey-style pies draw fans from all over town. The Crestview restaurant also has a second location in Windsor Park. Curbside pickup orders can be placed over the phone or in person. Both locations are open for dine-in services with outdoor areas available.

7101-A Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78757

Visit Website

Bufalina Due

6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757

The team at Bufalina Due and its returning counterpart Bufalina in East Austin create expertly executed Neapolitan pies that have earned raves from critics and diners alike. Bonus: there’s an excellent wine list that focuses on natural wine. Orders can be placed online for curbside pickups. The restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services.

6555 Burnet Rd #100, Austin, TX 78757

Visit Website

Tony C's Coal Fired Pizza

12800 Hill Country Blvd, Austin, TX, 78738

Tony C’s is one of the few pizzerias in town that serves coal-fired pizza. There's a location on West Parmer Lane too. Pickup and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online. The restaurants are open for dine-in service, with outdoor areas.

Open in Google Maps

12800 Hill Country Blvd, Austin, TX, 78738

Visit Website

Oddwood Brewing

3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

The MLK brewery fires up fantastic personal-sized thin-crust pies with loads of toppings from meats (anchovies to Italian sausages), vegetables (broccoli to olives), and cheeses (vegan to ricotta). Pickup orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Open in Google Maps

3108 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

Visit Website

Marye's Gourmet Pizza

3663 Bee Caves Rd #4G, Austin, TX 78746

The longtime Westlake Hills pizzeria offers a great variety of specialty pies and build-your-own ones, as well as gluten-free crusts and vegan cheeses. Pickups and curbside pickups can be placed online and there are Favor deliveries. The restaurant is open for dine-in service, with some outdoor tables.

Open in Google Maps

3663 Bee Caves Rd #4G, Austin, TX 78746

Visit Website

Favorite Pizza

801 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

New York pizza fans can find great slices and pies at the downtown pizza spot. And for fans of Queens, New York baseball team the Mets, there are tons of memorabilia, photos, decor, and specials named after players. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in areas.

Open in Google Maps

801 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703

Visit Website

East Side Pies

1401 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702

The creative and playful combinations at the Austin mini-chain take toppings to a new level, and the Austin-centric names don't hurt. To-go and delivery orders can be placed online. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

1401 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

The Backspace

507 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

This Neapolitan pizzeria from chef Shawn Cirkiel is a welcome alternative to downtown's drunk pizza scene. The wood-fired oven is straight out of Naples. The space is intimate and a bit more upscale than most pizzerias. There’s a second location on West Anderson Lane, too. Orders can be placed online for pickups, and there are deliveries through Favor. Both locations are open for indoor dine-in service.

507 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

A pizza pie with red sauce, brown meat, and white cheese with a triangle-sized cut slice cut portioned out. — The Backspace’s pie

Via 313

96 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

With two trucks and five physical restaurants, Via 313’s Detroit-style pies are well-known in the Austin pizza scene. The thick-crust square pizzas are actually baked in auto-part pans from the Motor City. Pickup orders can be placed online. The restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor dine-in services; the truck’s host bars are open for on-site services with outdoor areas.

Open in Google Maps

96 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701

Visit Website

Possum Pizza

2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

The Holly truck is all about vegan thin-crust pizza, from the cheese to the seitan pepperoni, plus vegan appetizers like mozzarella sticks and fried chicken. Pickup orders can be placed in person, over the phone, or via text message; there are Favor deliveries; and there are tables for outdoor dine-in service.

Open in Google Maps

2324 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

Visit Website

Home Slice Pizza

1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

This mega-popular New York-style pizzeria ushered in a new era of Austin pizza when it opened in 2005, and it is still pleasing crowds over 17 years later. There’s a second restaurant up in North Loop too. Both locations are offering takeout via online orders. The restaurants are open for dine-in services, with outdoor areas.

1415 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

The ABGB

1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

The South Austin brewery embraces the combination of pizza and beer. Slices and pies are available (with gluten-free options), and toppings range from white clam to a cheese-less marinara to blackberry and pistachio. To-go orders can be placed online; there are Favor deliveries. The brewpub is open for dine-in service with a large outdoor area.

1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

Giovanni's Pizza Stand

2900-B South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Believe it or not, there is some truly great pizza to be had inside this Valero station. Gluten-free crusts are available too. Pickup orders can be placed online or in person.

Open in Google Maps

2900-B South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

Conans Pizza South

2018 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745

For deep-pan pizza, Conans is the Austin answer, with a second location up north too. There are optional wheat crusts plus plenty of vegan options too. Pickup and delivery orders can be placed online or over the phone. The restaurant is open for indoor dine-in service.

2018 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745

Visit Website

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Li'l Nonna's

440 E St Elmo Rd A1, Austin, TX 78745

The pizza trailer, parked at Austin Winery, focuses on vegan New York-style pies, made with vegan mozzarella, beet-based pepperoni, seitan sausage, smoky tempeh, and more. Takeout and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online, and there are deliveries through Favor. The host site is open for indoor and outdoor services.

440 E St Elmo Rd A1, Austin, TX 78745

Visit Website

Side Eye Pie

3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744

The co-founder of the now-closed pizza truck Dough Boys opened his own new truck last summer, parked at McKinney brewery Meanwhile. Side Eye slings fun Neapolitan pies, including the veggie-loaded the Garden. Takeout and Door Dash delivery orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas.

Open in Google Maps

3901 Promontory Point Dr, Austin, TX 78744

Visit Website

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