Venice Pizzeria

Friendly staff. The pizza was not greasy. The pizza was absolutely delicious. They are BIG slices…read moreor huge pizza pies that did not disappoint. Highly recommend. Sorry no pictures. We were too hungry that we forgot.

I've seen a lot of pizza in my life, but never anything close to as big as these slices which need…read more2 plates to carry. Giving it a 3-star for the ambiance. While the brick and big pizza ovens are the characteristic of East Carson Street to be expected, the seating area was less than to be desired. The cracks in the old stuffed plastic benches are literally duct taped with electrical tape. I like the "reuse" but it could be a bit more pleasant. There aren't any options for drinks in the refrigerator that aren't super sugary or "diet," i.e. no seltzer waters or juices, just sodas, lemonades, and sweet teas. But if you're hungry for a slice of pizza two times as large as your face, you know where you can find it!

Cooler and entry

Pepperoni Pizza Slice with Garlic Sauce & Ranch

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Driftwood Oven

4.5(351 reviews)

7.0 mi•Lawrenceville

Well, ladies and gentlemen, I found it. I have found the best pizza in the Burgh. Look no further…read morethan the Driftwood Oven. Came here after seeing a bunch of recommendations online and my son and I split a 16 inch half pepperoni, half cheese pie. The sourdough crust, the sauce, the cheese, all were excellent. The service is great. The bartenders, waiters and waitresses are all very friendly. I just wish it was closer to I live rather than in Lawrenceville. If you are ever in the city, do yourself a favor and give it a shot. It will not disappoint!

We stopped by on Friday night for dinner and there were eight of us. They were able to get us two…read moretables for six next to each other in the back. There's also some seating available outside but not a lot of it. They have a good variety of pizzas along with snacks and drinks. We got a variety of slices along with a couple of pies. The pizza was delicious, especially the square pizza!

Great view of the prep area

Great salad! Beets, radishes, seeds, nice dressing and yummy croutons!

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Got a sampling of slices. Loved them all but our favorite was the one with red sauce and pecorino.

Pizza Lupo

4.7(189 reviews)

8.0 mi•Lawrenceville

Take out only. Free parking. Amazing chewy crust pizza with…read moreyour choice of various toppings. I highly recommend their Drunk Meatball. It comes with vodka sauce, Lupe's meatballs, house cheese blend, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh basil leaves. Nicely charred crust. All cheese is blended together and piped in rosettes on top of the pizza. Tastes so good and looks amazing. Walk in the front door and give your name for pickup. To the right are a couple upright cold cases filled with drinks, salad, etc. Located a short 15 minute drive from Shadyside. Can't wait to return and try more pizza.

Finally had a chance to go here. We wanted to get only one pizza so we opted for the Drunken…read moreMeatball. I cannot say it is the best pizza I have had because different styles are all amazing. This is a unique style and I love it. The sauce was amazing, the ricotta cheese was so delicious and their meatballs were tremendous. What I loved was the crust - it had some chew and some tug; there was a little bit of char on the outside and the bottom. The meatballs were delicious and that sauce! The vodka sauce was perfect. I would have thought I would have missed the standard cheese on a pizza but the ricotta was super good. I placed my order on their website and it was easy; I was able to pay using my Apple Pay, which was a plus. We arrived and it was ready but we stood talking to the men in the shop and they were so kind. They asked us questions about us when they learned we had, recently, moved here. You will not find a more personable greeting anywhere.

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Our toddlers enjoyed it too!

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Iron Born Pizza

4.3(310 reviews)

5.9 mi•Strip District

Pros: Pizza sooo good. My first time having a Detroit style pizza: pasta good too (maybe a little…read moresalty). Yin beer. Greet neighborhood hangout vibe. Cons: wait staff seemed grumpy with us but maybe because it was a heatwave and no a/c

This pizza place looked bigger from the outside but you walk in and there's like maybe 4 booths and…read morea small bar area with limited seats as well. Took a star off for this. It's crazy how very little seating they have. I think they are mainly a carry out establishment. But we lucked out - coming between lunch and dinner. One size pizzas, Detroit style- rectangular, 6 slices. Very good pizza. We also ordered the chips and spinach dip - was a perfect starter , tasted home made-- both the chips and the dip! Paid street parking. PS- there are two unisex bathrooms and both have fun decor but one in particular has finished puzzles up on the walls that we found really fun.

*Buffalo Chicken Pie

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Fiori's Pizzaria

4.4(609 reviews)

3.2 mi•Beechview

What's not to love about this Pittsburgh staple? This is our household's favorite pizza, and we're…read morealways willing to drive 35 minutes one way to pick it up. The location is terrible. It's on a dilapidated brick road that you essentially have to drive up at a crawl speed to prevent your car from rattling a part, and there's rarely parking. HOWEVER, somehow, this adds to the charm. The journey makes the reward that much better, I suppose. When you enter the pizzeria, it feels like how a pizzeria should. It's small and noisy, and the smells are overpowering. The staff is too busy for small talk. They're making dough (see what I did there?). I love it. The sauce is sweet, which isn't how I typically want a pizza sauce to taste, but it's also what makes their pizza so unique. You won't find another pizza that tastes like this. A plain cheese pizza from here is worth its weight in gold. I cannot recommend them enough.

We visited on a Saturday and the place was packed, which was a great sign that this is one of the…read moremore popular pizza spots in the area. We were told there would be a wait, but our pizza was ready right when they said it would be. The staff was also extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Parking was a little tricky because of the location, but it was definitely worth it! The standout feature of this pizza for me was the flavor of the cheese (especially when paired with onions) that combination was easily my favorite part. They use a very generous, thick layer of cheese, which creates a rich and indulgent pizza. The cheese is quite oily and can slide off the crust, so personally the amount of cheese and oil was a little heavier than my usual preference. However, the chewy crust holds up well to the toppings, and there was still something really addictive about the overall flavor and texture of that cheese. One thing that surprised me was how good it was the next day when eaten cold. I actually prefer this pizza cold. The cheese and onions complemented each other even more, and the pizza felt a little less oily while allowing the flavors to shine even more. Overall, this is definitely a top-tier pizza place in the area. If you enjoy a flavorful, cheesy pizza with a great chewy crust, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try!

Inside Vibe

Fiori's Cheese Pizza

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Badamo's Pizza

4.5(221 reviews)

6.3 mi•North Side

6/7/2026 Ate list:…read more Pepperoni Pizza - 9.7 Garlic Knots - 7.6 Simply put - officially in the running for my favorite pizza in the city. Sauce has a tang that just hits in all the right ways. Garlic knots were good too.

In my never ending quest to find the best pizza in Pittsburgh, I decided to give Badamo's a try…read more Many people rate this very high in the rankings. First of all this is take out only as there is no place to eat inside. I thought the pizza was very tasty. It was thin. A little floppy for my liking but the taste was fantastic. Crust had a nice crunch. Very New York-esque. I'd definitely go back here.

Slice of plain square. Perfection!

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Proper Brick Oven & Tap Room

4.3(1.1k reviews)

5.4 mi•Downtown

I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

Lots of drink selections.

Brisket Mac and Cheese

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Appetizers

Della Sala's Pizza

4.5(84 reviews)

11.2 mi

A great little gem in the area! Staff is always friendly and the pizza is always fantastic!read more

If you don't think this is the best pizza in the burg there's something wrong with you. My grandson…read moreate 7 slices at one setting. Try it you will go back.

Inside!

Mushrooms and sausage, ate 4 pieces driving back to the hotel

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Pastoli's Pizza, Pasta & Paisans

4.1(223 reviews)

5.8 mi•Squirrel Hill

Heaven, the only place to describe somewhere as magical as this, the best pizza I have ever had in…read moremy entire life, the pizza is utterly perfect. If you have not come here before I recommend you do immediately, the staff is always so welcoming and friendly and makes this place really feel like a second home to me. I'm no big pizza guy but this place is actually so good words can't describe it. The inside is also amazing too, the couch is so comfortable I feel like I'm sinking into it, the interior makes me imagine myself as a big fat Italian guy coming home from work to a nice big pie sitting on the table nice and hot. Please come here and you will not be disappointed I put my reputation as a respected yelper on the line. - Daquan out

When I lived in Regent Square, Pastoli's was my absolute go-to spot. Whether it was a lazy…read moreweeknight or a weekend craving, they never disappointed. The pizza crust and sauce are always spot-on, and their pasta dishes are pure comfort food. On top of the great food, the service has always been super friendly and fast. Miss living so close to this gem!

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Lettopalena's Pizza & Italian Cuisine

3.8(40 reviews)

23.9 mi

The food is delicious, pizza was excellent. Hot and piping when delivered. Ranch dressing is…read morehomemade and so very good. It's the best ranch around town. Customer service is top notch!

Very friendly person taking the takeout call. I ordered a calzone which comes with two toppings. I…read morechose meatballs and green peppers. The calzone was very good and pick up was friendly as well. I was just confused by the pricing. The meatballs were a double topping so I was charged an extra $3. However, I got only the green peppers as one of my free toppings. I would have just gotten the meatballs to count for the two free toppings alone.

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Zachary U.

440

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3

5 years ago

My sister, Vi, and I were hungry so we called Express whom we usually order from, but their phone was off the hook for over an hour. With hunger looming we decided to try a new place. This was our first time ordering from this place. The food was delivered within 15 minutes! The fastest time yet for any delivery food we've had. We got 2 steak supreme hoagies. The hoagies were massive! We could only eat half a hoagie each; we saved the rest for tomorrow. Also, we tried their tiramisu, and it was excellent! Very impressed with this place for the first time. Next time we plan on trying their pizza - which looks delicious! read more

Christina M.

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6 years ago

Owner is rude and yells at people who are helping pay his bills during a pandemic. Delivery men fail to wear a mask when greeted at door. Not operating safely per CDC Covid guidelines. I've spent almost $150 in the past 3 weeks here and owner was rude. Like I literally just helped you pay off your car note for the next month. Idiot! Will never order from here again. read more

Lisa B.

6

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6

4 years ago

DO NOT buy from here!!! They charged me $10.00 MORE for a pizza than the other pizza places because they knew they were out of electricity!!!!! I will NEVER go there again!!!!!!!! read more

VeniceIs R.

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3 years ago

They have racist employees!!?!!.I visited this place and they denied making me food because of my skin color the person at the register was Maximillian Shane Rock. read more

Lacie K.

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11

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5 years ago

The food was decent. But it definitely wasn't worth the price. Probably wouldn't eat here again.

Nks9644 ..

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33

7 years ago

Pizza is AWESOME here. Delivery is always quick. One of the better pizza places in the area

John M.

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8 years ago

Don't order from here. They mess up your order and don't replace or refund your order.

Venice Pizzeria - pizza - Updated September 2026

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