
Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza every second, so it only makes sense that this highly popular culinary creation is deserving of a week-long celebration. Pizza Week officially kicked off on Sunday, January 14, so it's a good time to recognize some of the best restaurants contributing to Atlanta's excellent pizza scene. Regardless of your favorite crust, toppings, or styles, you don't have to travel far to find your ideal pizza in Atlanta. To help you make the most of Pizza Week and to support our local businesses, our real estate agents curated a list of some of our favorite destinations.
- Savage Pizza - 484 Moreland Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
One of our top pizza destinations around Atlanta is Savage Pizza, a superhero-themed restaurant with unique specialty pies like The Cajun, The Southern Cue, and the No Brainer (Supreme). Action figures and comic books throughout the interior give the dining area a fun vibe. Pizzas are made with a thin New York-style crust, and gluten-free options are available. Beer, wine, and desserts are also available.
- Antico Pizza Napoletana - 1093 Hemphill Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
This relaxed open-kitchen diner might seem like an ordinary pizzeria, but Antico Pizza Napoletana makes some of the best pizzas in town. These Naples-style pizzas are full of unique flavors. Choose from several delicious Grande Rosso (big red) pizzas, Grande Bianche (big white) pizzas, calzones, and salads. This excellent pizza shop is also conveniently located near these Atlanta homes for sale.
- Varasano's Pizzeria - 2171 Peachtree St. NE UNIT 100, Atlanta, GA 30309
If you're a fan of sourdough thin-crust pizza, check out Varasano's Pizzeria in Buckhead. This pizza shop won the 2022 Best Margherita Pizza award from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Choose from a dozen specialty pizzas or create your own with a wide selection of toppings. You'll love the extensive wine selection if you're a wine connoisseur. This pizza is so popular you'll find a Varasano's location at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
- Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria - 300 Marietta St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Enjoy some delicious 'za in this warehouse-themed eatery. Max's Coal Oven Pizzeria is downtown Atlanta's only coal oven pizzeria, and this restaurant serves authentic New York-style pizza with some signature sauces. Choose from over two dozen toppings, and don't forget to save room for some sweet chocolate chip cannoli or zeppoles (Italian doughnuts) for dessert.
- Varuni Napoli - 1540 Monroe Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
Locals rave about Varuni Napoli—it's the place to go if you're craving a slice of mouthwatering, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The dough is made fresh daily, and ingredients are shipped directly from Naples. Make sure to check out the Pizza of the Week special. Want to make your Neapolitan pizzas? You can purchase your own margherita pizza at-home kit for $90.
If you have a favorite type of pizza, there is a good chance you'll be able to find it in Atlanta. With dozens of independent pizzerias, Atlanta is a pizza-lovers dream! Contact us today to start your home search.