The Best Pizza in Miami, by Style
Great pizza is not one style, so this guide does not pretend it is.
- Restaurants
- 8 restaurants
- Area
- 7 areas in Miami
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Miami has excellent New York-inspired slices, traditional Neapolitan pies, modern interpretations, Roman-style pizza, and neighborhood restaurants built around pizza and wine.
Rather than forcing every restaurant into one ranking, this guide highlights places that stand out within their own style.
Use it to find the right pizza for a quick dinner, a relaxed date, wine with friends, or a destination-worthy meal.
All 8 at a glance
Every restaurant on this list, where it is and the one thing to order. Pick a row to jump to the full write-up.
- 01Miami SliceDowntown Miami · Pizza · $La SalseraLa Salsera
- 02La LeggendaMiami Beach · PizzaMargherita STGMargherita STG
- 03'O MunacielloMiMo District and Coral Way · Neapolitan pizzaFrom the menuFrom the menu
- 04Francesco MartucciWynwood · Contemporary NeapolitanFrom the menuFrom the menu
- 05ViceVersaDowntown Miami · Pizza / CocktailsFrom the menuFrom the menu
- 06Bar BucceMiami · Pizza / WineFrom the menuFrom the menu
- 07PetralungaNorth Bay Village · Italian · $$$From the menuFrom the menu
- 08Ironside PizzaMiami Ironside · PizzaFrom the menuFrom the menu
The full write-ups follow, in the same order.
Best pizza by the slice
Best slice
Miami Slice
Downtown MiamiPizza$
Miami Slice is built around artisan New York-style slices with a crisp base, an airy center, and toppings finished with unusual precision.
This is a focused slice-bar experience rather than a traditional full-service pizzeria. Seating is limited, and the Downtown Miami location operates on a walk-in basis. Its official site identifies Downtown Miami as the principal location and lists Key Biscayne separately as a pop-up.
- Slices
- Casual dinner
- Walk-ins
What to order
- La Salsera
- Pepperoni Proper
- Margherita de la Casa
Traditional Neapolitan pizza
These restaurants are grounded in Neapolitan technique, with fermented dough and pizzas shaped around the traditions of Naples.
Best traditional Neapolitan
La Leggenda
Miami BeachPizza
A serious introduction to traditional Neapolitan pizza in Miami Beach. La Leggenda's menu combines classic pies with award-winning creations from pizzaiolo Giovanni Gagliardi.
La Leggenda offers gluten-free dough for dine-in guests, but prepares it in the same facility and oven as its regular pizza. It is not suitable for severe gluten allergies.
- Traditional Neapolitan
- Miami Beach
- Gluten-free option
What to order
- Margherita STG
- Diavola
- Parmigiana
'O Munaciello
MiMo District and Coral WayNeapolitan pizza
A Miami destination for true Neapolitan pizza made with long-fermented dough, Italian ingredients, and a wood-fired oven.
The brand currently lists separate Miami locations in the MiMo District and Coral Way.
- Neapolitan pizza
- Groups
- Neighborhood dinner
Signature pies differ by location, so order from the menu of the one you are visiting.
Contemporary Neapolitan pizza
These restaurants build from Neapolitan foundations while using newer techniques, presentations, or dining formats.
Best contemporary Neapolitan
Francesco Martucci
WynwoodContemporary Neapolitan
Francesco Martucci's permanent Wynwood restaurant brings his Caserta-based approach to Miami, combining wood-fired tradition with contemporary technique and local influence.
- Destination pizza
- Contemporary Neapolitan
- Special dinner
Current pies come from the restaurant's own menu rather than being fixed here, because they change.
Best pizza and cocktails
ViceVersa
Downtown MiamiPizza / Cocktails
ViceVersa combines neo-Neapolitan pizza with a serious Italian aperitivo and cocktail program inside The Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami.
The restaurant's own menu describes its pizzas as neo-Neapolitan, made with locally sourced flour and a 24 to 48 hour cold fermentation.
- Pizza and cocktails
- Date night
- Downtown Miami
Current pies come from the restaurant's own menu rather than being fixed here, because they change.
Best pizza and wine
Best pizza and wine
Bar Bucce
MiamiPizza / Wine
Bar Bucce is built around pizza, wine, and an easygoing neighborhood atmosphere. The concept comes from the team behind Macchialina and describes itself simply: less pasta, more pizza, with good food and good wine at the center.
The official site currently places Bar Bucce at 7220 North Miami Avenue.
- Pizza and wine
- Friends
- Relaxed dinner
Current pies come from the restaurant's own menu rather than being fixed here, because they change.
Roman-style pizza
Roman-style pizza is thinner and crisper than Neapolitan pizza, with a texture built around crunch rather than a soft, airy center.
Best Roman-style pizza
Petralunga
North Bay VillageItalian$$$
Petralunga is a waterfront Italian restaurant in North Bay Village specializing in thin, crisp Roman-style pizza made with long-fermented dough.
- Roman-style pizza
- Waterfront dining
- Date night
Current pies come from the restaurant's own menu rather than being fixed here, because they change.
A garden pizza escape
Best garden atmosphere
Ironside Pizza
Miami IronsidePizza
Ironside Pizza is set within Miami Ironside's tropical outdoor environment and stays close to its Neapolitan roots. It is a relaxed choice for pizza, wine, family meals, and group dining.
The restaurant officially promotes gluten-free and vegan options, and publishes structured group menus, which makes it especially useful for gatherings.
- Outdoor dining
- Families
- Groups
- Gluten-free and vegan options
Current pies come from the restaurant's own menu rather than being fixed here, because they change.
The shortlist
- Best slice
- Miami Slice
- Best traditional Neapolitan
- La Leggenda
- Best contemporary Neapolitan
- Francesco Martucci
- Best pizza and cocktails
- ViceVersa
- Best pizza and wine
- Bar Bucce
- Best Roman-style pizza
- Petralunga
- Best garden atmosphere
- Ironside Pizza