The Best Pizza Places In Baltimore

Baltimore has many loyal followers on its pizza scene. Although there will always be a debate about what are the best pies in the city, we explore what are time and again claimed to be some of the most renowned pizzas in the city. Read ahead for our guide to the best slices you’ll find in Baltimore.

Matthew’s Pizza

One of the best pizza pies in the city, Matthew’s Pizza is not exactly deep-dish, but is a thick crust fortified with lard. A house favorite is the Old Bay-seasoned crab pizza which is a must-get if you like seafood and are non-vegan. Being Baltimore, this is the place you should trust for crab and seafood on top of pizza, with layers of caramelized onions and imported parmesan and mozzarella cheese. However, they also serve a vegan original tomato pie. Unlike the traditional Napolitano pizza, Matthew’s serves thick, but crispy crust with equally thick layers of cheese. Patrons can also order pizzas in thin crust.
Matthew’s Pizza, 3131 Eastern Ave Baltimore, MD 21224 410-276-8755

Isabella’s Brick Oven Pizza And Panini

Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern

Zesty, fresh tomato sauce and an inventive menu characterize the mouth-watering, thin crust pizzas at Johnny Rad’s. The pizzeria offers classic pizzas like the BBQ chicken and the ‘El Gato’ white pizza and garlic puree, but also offer creative options like the ‘Hosoi’ with slice jalapenos, pancetta bacon and pineapple. There are a variety of toppings and meats to create your own favorites and that includes vegetarian and vegan options. What Johnny Rad’s does best is offering a pizza that will most definitely satisfy the customer and their extensive options and quality ingredients cooked to perfection make it a standout, especially for late-night fixes.
Johnny Rad’s Pizzeria Tavern, 2108 Eastern Ave Baltimore, MD 21231 443-759-6464

Iggie’s

Iggie’s BYOB serves up some fabulous pizza choices. Their menu boasts Napoli style pizzas made with San Marzano tomatoes, with popular items being the Alice with basil pesto and goat cheese among other ingredient. Another go-to is the sinfully good Diavolo, which has won pizza of the year in the city before, with spicy sausage and layers of mozzarella, asiago, fontina and parmigiana with hot peppers and olives.
Iggie’s, 818 N Calvert St Baltimore, MD 21202 410-528-0818

Verde Pizza Baltimore

This casual, upscale (and very chic) trattoria specializes in Neapolitan pizza. They serve an extensive list of traditional and wood-fired pizzas that are made with authentic ingredients and cooking methods. Only preservative-free Italian ’00’ flour, which is milled and blended in Italy, is used and cooked in soaring temperatures for 90 seconds to create those signature charred ‘leopard spots.’ Their homemade mozzarella is a highlight in their pizzas, so be sure to choose anything from the burrata appetizers or their Zanelotti pizza, which includes sopressata with wild mushrooms.
Verde, 641 S Montford Ave Baltimore, MD 21224 410-522-1000

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