Best Pizza Restaurants in Miami
12 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza - Brickell
Founded by O1 Visa-certified pizza chef Renato Viola, featuring signature star-shaped pizzas with 72-hour fermented dough and ricotta-filled crust points.
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Two-time Pizza World Champion Renato Viola opened this 2014 concept after earning an O-1 'extraordinary ability' visa—a rare achievement for a pizza chef—and has since grown it to 20-plus locations. The signature move is the 72-hour fermented dough that yields a delicate, crackly thin crust, best showcased in the star-shaped pies with ricotta-stuffed points. The Brickell outpost is larger and more polished than the original South Beach spot, with solid outdoor seating and a scene-y energy that skews date night over family dinner. Service can feel rushed when the room fills up, and some purists find the style too thin for their taste. Best for pizza nerds who appreciate technique and don't mind paying a premium for it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Star Luca, Coffee Paolo, Ginger Lilliam
What Makes it Special: Founded by O1 Visa-certified pizza chef Renato Viola, featuring signature star-shaped pizzas with 72-hour fermented dough and ricotta-filled crust points.
8.4
This Neapolitan import—founded in London in 2015 by Salvatore Esposito with pizza chef Francesco Vigna—expanded from Barcelona and Naples to Brickell, bringing ingredients sourced directly from Italian suppliers and a traditional wood-fired oven. The Margherita con Bufala DOP and pistachio tiramisu draw the most praise, and servers earn consistent mentions for attentive, generous hospitality. The compact space feels more neighborhood trattoria than destination restaurant, which works in its favor. Pricing runs higher than nearby slice shops and the late-night hours (until 5am on weekends) suggest a different crowd after midnight. A strong choice for purists seeking authentic Neapolitan style without the South Beach markup.
Must-Try Dishes:
3 Regioni, Margherita con Bufala DOP, The Wonderful Trio Appetizer
What Makes it Special: Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with ingredients imported directly from Italy, crafted by pizza chef Francesco Vigna in a traditional wood-fired oven.
#3
Fradiavolo
8.4
Italy's Top 25-ranked pizzeria chain planted its first U.S. flag in Wynwood in late 2024, importing dough made with mineral-rich Italian water and offering four crust styles including a striking charcoal-infused black option. The blistered, airy crusts earn their reputation—particularly on the La Diva with prosciutto, burrata, and fig jam—though the operation's newness means the kitchen is still finding its footing with consistency during peak hours. Vintage Italian furniture, stacked records, and decorative bikes create a casual-cool space that matches the playful 'Eat Pizza. Make Love' tagline without trying too hard. Come here when you want legitimately excellent Neapolitan pizza without the pretense of a tasting-menu experience.
Must-Try Dishes:
La Diva (Prosciutto, Burrata & Fig Jam), Margherita with Fiordilatte, Mortazza Tua (Pistachio Mortadella & Burrata)
What Makes it Special: Italy's Top 25 ranked pizzeria brought its first US location to Wynwood, with dough made and shipped fresh from Italy using mineral-rich water and four crust options including signature charcoal-infused black dough.
8.3
Carmine Candito's 2022 world championship-winning Neapolitan technique meets the reliable neighborhood rhythm families depend on—48-hour fermented dough fired in a Naples-imported oven, yielding a high, pillowy cornicione that anchors both classic Margherita DOP orders and the ricotta-stuffed crust variation that regulars call out by name. The colorful tablecloths printed with La Smorfia bingo cards and Neapolitan terracotta figurines signal cultural commitment without straying into theme-restaurant territory, while manager Marcela and the front-of-house team keep service warm and attentive across multi-generational tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita DOP, Cornicione di Ricotta (Ricotta-Stuffed Crust Pizza), Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
What Makes it Special: World champion pizzaiolo Carmine Candito crafts award-winning Neapolitan pies with 48-hour fermented dough in a Naples-imported wood-fired oven.
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Michelin-recommended pizzeria where chef Renato Viola's signature star-shaped pies with ricotta-filled points deliver both visual appeal and 72-hour fermented dough quality. The thin, crisp crust and imported Italian ingredients consistently earn praise, with the Coffee Paolo offering an unexpected standout. Service runs notably attentive for a casual pizza spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Star Luca, The Fabio, Coffee Paolo
What Makes it Special: Award-winning chef Renato Viola creates signature star-shaped pizzas with ricotta-filled points, using 72-hour fermented dough and imported Italian ingredients.
#6
Happea's
8.1
Founded in Treviso, Italy in 1986 by brothers Stefano and Dante Carniato, this international chain built its reputation on super-thin crust pizzas even lighter than traditional Neapolitan style, with creative toppings inspired by cities worldwide. The Brickell location draws a loyal happy hour crowd with $9-16 pizzas and a relaxed, hip atmosphere that works equally well for groups or solo dining. Servers like Ornela and Mateo get called out by name for friendly service, though kitchen timing can stretch uncomfortably long even when the room is half-empty. The Thursday gnocchi special has cult status. A dependable neighborhood Italian spot that rewards regulars more than one-time visitors.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rio de Janeiro, Piola Summer, Gnocchi Alfredo
What Makes it Special: International Italian chain known for super-thin crust pizzas even thinner than Neapolitan style, with creative toppings inspired by cities worldwide.
#7
Joe's Pizza
8.1
The Miami outpost of NYC's 1975 slice institution delivers the same thin, foldable, paper-plate-defying pizza that made the original famous. Stick to the classic cheese or pepperoni for the full experience—no frills needed. Late-night hours make it the go-to after exploring Wynwood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Slice, Pepperoni Slice, Sicilian Square Slice
What Makes it Special: The Miami outpost of NYC's legendary 1975 pizzeria, serving the same thin-crust slices that fold perfectly over a paper plate.
8
LA transplant brings California-Italian comfort food to an art museum setting, with standout spicy fusilli and ricotta toast that justify the hype. The Rubell Museum location delivers a visually striking dining room with kelly green booths and pizza-box decor. Best for groups sharing family-style plates before or after exploring the galleries.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bronx Bomber Pizza, Spicy Fusilli, Marinara Meatballs with Focaccia
What Makes it Special: LA's beloved California-Italian restaurant brings its famous red sauce dishes and playful dining experience to Miami's art scene at the Rubell Museum.
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7.7
Collaboration between Brooklyn's Best Pizza owner and Gramps bar serves respectable NY-style slices from a Cuban-style ventanita window on a dive bar patio. The weekday lunch deal of two slices and a drink makes it a neighborhood standby. Quality can vary, but the setting—grabbing pizza while friends drink on the patio—captures the Wynwood vibe.
Must-Try Dishes:
El Queso Classic Slice, La Blanca White Pie, La Hawaiiana
What Makes it Special: A collaboration between Brooklyn's Best Pizza owner and Gramps bar, serving obsessively loved NY-style slices in a dive bar patio setting.
7.6
Family-owned brick oven operation where the hot honey pepperoni draws regulars willing to drive across town for the smoky char. Counter service in a compact space with street art decor keeps the vibe casual and quick. Solid neighborhood option when Wynwood's trendier pizza spots have long waits.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza, White Truffle Pizza, Margherita
What Makes it Special: Family-owned brick oven pizzeria where skilled locals tend the fire, imparting a unique smoky flavor to each artisanal pie.
A no-frills NY-style slice shop that earns its reputation by staying open until 5am on weekends when everything else in Brickell is closed. The Sicilian squares with their crispy-chewy texture and the classic cheese slice are the main draws—nothing fancy, just solid execution at reasonable prices. Counter service in a compact space next to Better Days bar makes it a natural post-party stop. Some slices land closer to 'elevated frozen pizza' territory than authentic New York, and daytime visits reveal the limitations more clearly. Best for late-night cravings when quality expectations adjust accordingly.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Cheese Pizza, Meat Lovers Pizza, Chicken Wings
What Makes it Special: No-frills NY-style slice shop with late-night hours until 5am on weekends, serving consistently solid pizza when everything else is closed.
7.4
No-frills NY-style delivery spot operating since 1999 that locals depend on for dependable late-night pizza and notably praised honey garlic wings. The focus here is function over form—crispy crust, juicy wings, open past midnight most nights. Serves its purpose well when you need reliable comfort food delivered.
Must-Try Dishes:
Honey Garlic Wings, Buffalo Hot Wings, Cheese Pizza Slice
What Makes it Special: No-frills New York-style pizza and wings delivery spot that locals rely on for consistently good late-night comfort food.