Best Pizza in Atlanta ITP

The place that put Atlanta on the pizza map. Giovanni Di Palma's wood-fired Neapolitan pies are the real deal, made with imported Italian ingredients and cooked at 900 degrees.

• The San Gennaro (sausage, peppers, onions) is outstanding
• Communal seating and BYOB policy (no corkage fee) make it a great group spot

Bring a bottle of wine and you've got a very affordable dinner at one of the best pizza places in the Southeast.

Neapolitan-style pizza in Old Fourth Ward with a 72-hour fermented dough and a massive wood-fired oven. The margherita is a thing of beauty, simple and perfectly charred.

• Rooftop patio overlooks the neighborhood
• No reservations, so put your name in on weekends and walk the BeltLine while you wait
• The dough is the star here

New York-style slices and whole pies in a casual counter-service spot. The slices are big, foldable, and properly greasy in the best way.

• Pepperoni slice is a go-to for a reason
• The white pizza with ricotta is an underrated pick
• They also do a mean calzone

Two slices and a beer is the perfect quick lunch.

Creative, thick-crust pizzas with interesting topping combinations in a hip-hop-themed space. Started in Nashville and the Atlanta location delivers.

• Dough is made fresh daily
• Specialty pies like the Cee-Lo Green (with pesto) are worth trying
• Build your own if the specialty pies feel too adventurous. The crust is the star, so keep toppings simple.

A late-night staple near the West End. New York-style slices that are perfect at 1am (and just as good at noon). Nothing fancy, just solid pizza at a fair price.

• The cheese slice is all you need
• Open late, making it your go-to post-bar pizza destination
• The kind of slice shop every neighborhood needs.

Certified Neapolitan pizza in Midtown using imported Italian ingredients and a custom-built oven. The dough recipe produces a beautifully blistered crust.

• Margherita DOC with buffalo mozzarella is the way to go
• Lunch special is an excellent value (personal pizza and a drink for well under $15)
• The certification is real. This is as close to Naples as you'll get in Atlanta.

A newer spot in Poncey-Highland doing creative neo-Neapolitan pies. The dough is excellent and the toppings are thoughtful. A date-night pizza spot done right.

• The fungi pizza with mixed mushrooms and truffle oil is worth the upcharge
• Natural wine list pairs perfectly with any pie
• Intimate space with a polished but relaxed feel

A no-frills slice shop on Edgewood Avenue that's been feeding the late-night crowd for years. The slices are huge and the prices are right.

• Open very late on weekends
• The pepperoni slice at 2am hits different
• Exactly the kind of pizza you want after a night out on Edgewood

A Summerhill restaurant that does excellent wood-fired pizzas among other things. The menu is broader than just pizza, but the pies are consistently great.

• Split a pizza and a few small plates for the best experience
• The burrata appetizer pairs perfectly with any pie
• Cocktails are strong and the space is warm and inviting

A Decatur institution doing New York-style pizza since the '80s. The decor hasn't changed in decades, and the pizza is exactly as good as it's always been.

• Cash only (ATM next door)
• The large cheese pizza is the move for groups
• A true original in a sea of newcomers. No frills, no gimmicks, just pizza.