From college kids cooped up in the dorms to the toniest of food critics, pizza has a universal appeal matched by a few other foods. Lucky for those of us living in Tampa there is no shortage when it comes to finding a great slice of pie! According to Aubrey Plaza, “Time is money, money is power, power is pizza, and pizza is knowledge, so let's go!” as we run down our favorites! Check out these places for the Best Pizza in Tampa | New York, Delivery, Hand Tossed, the one food that even in the process of devouring, you want more of, PIZZA.
Best Places for Wicked Good Pizza in Tampa
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza stands out from other restaurants with its unique spin on making pizza, providing a fully customizable experience. While other pizza places handle the majority of their orders through phone or mobile ordering, Blaze Pizza focuses on interactions with their guests. Similar to Chipotle's line, Blaze guests can watch their pizza being made as they select from a wide variety of sauces, cheeses, toppings, and finishes. This, along with providing options for those looking for Gluten-Free and Vegan pizzas, is what makes Blaze Pizza stand out.
It should come as no surprise to hear that Blaze's most popular food item is their "Build Your Own" Pizza. Their most popular drink is one of the hand-crafted signature beverages, Blood Orange Lemonade if you need a refresher.
5114 East Fowler Avenue Tampa, FL 33617 Phone 813-210-9490
Fabrica
To begin your pizza journey in the Tampa Bay area, there is no better place to start than Fabrica! They have two locations in the Bay Area both offering the perfect blend of cheese, toppings, and sauce with healthiness on their minds. Fabrica offers hand-stretched dough made with flour, and tomato sauce made from the finest tomatoes.
142 S Meridian Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone 813-605-0764
900 Degrees Woodfired Pizza
Owned and operated by Steve Falabella find this amazing pizzeria in the Shoppes at Wiregrass. As a native New Yorker, Steve learned how to make pizza the Neopolitan way while living in Italy. For a unique, authentic hand-tossed pizza head up to Wiregrass for a little shopping and a little lunch, or maybe dessert. Steve makes a Nutella pizza to die for! If you are looking for the best pizza in Tampa and curious about 900 Degrees read more about them in Authentic New York-Style Cuisine in New Tampa | 900 Degrees Woodfired Pizza
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza - Carrollwood
Casual chain, serving charred-crust pies, wings, subs & Italian plates in a modern setting for eight years in their Carrollwood location, this is but one of 56 locations in Tampa serving great pizza! So if you are not in Carrollwood and want to try Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, look for a location near you. A family-oriented franchise, they strive for consistency, quality, and great flavor in everything they serve. Our takeaway following a recent visit was the friendliness of the staff on top of the wings and hand-tossed pizza we devoured in no time at all! Find Pizza Well Done, at your local Anthony's when searching for the best pizza in Tampa!
BellaBrava
New to Tampa and Midtown, BellaBrava serves authentic Northern Italy cuisine & signature cocktails.
Babe's Pizza
Babe's is a Brandon institution. Anyone who's lived there can tell you they've eaten at Babe's or, at the very least, seen the big red building off Highway 60. Famous for their double-decker pizza ~ two thin crusts nestled between two layers of cheesy, saucy goodness - Babe's, a Brandon landmark serving up hot, fresh pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and more every day had to make our list of Best Pizza places in Tampa! Check them out; you will be happy you did!
Due Amici
One of the best pizzerias in Ybor City, Due Amici Pizzeria offers late-night hours with NYC-style pies, garlic knots & beer, plus subs & appetizers.
Gourmet Pizza Company
Opened in 1999, Gourmet Pizza Company's been featured in several publications including Southwest Airline's in-flight magazine as one of the top pizzerias in the country. That ain't an easy feat, my friends. This small Hyde Park Pizzeria serves up local-ingredient pizzas including vegan and gluten-free pizzas, chicken with smoked gouda, steak and gorgonzola, a Thai chicken pizza, and a shrimp and roasted garlic that is on our order every time! All are must-tries.
Hawkeyes Pizza
This is where owner Anthony, in the restaurant business since he was 8 or 9 years old under the tutelage of his Sicilian father, has been in the same location in New Tampa on Cross Creek Blvd for seven years. He started cooking a 13, learning from professional chefs in his dad's excellent Italian restaurants. Find Chicken Parmesan, Stromboli, and the Giant 28" Pizza where "Quality over Quantity" is Anthony's motto. Pop in for a fantastic sub at lunch, or grab the area's ONLY Halal (kosher pizza) in town. Tell them you saw them in Best Pizza in Tampa | New York, Delivery, Hand Tossed. Read more about Hawkeyes in Bigger is Better in New Tampa! | Hawkeye's New York Style Pizza
Westchase Pizza & Pasta Co.
Enjoy real New York style, hand-tossed pizza at Westchase Pizza & Pasta Co. Menu items include pizza, sandwiches, salads, and more. With fast and friendly service and great food, cold beer, and 5-star proper buffalo wings (yes, that's homemade blue cheese), they offer a large variety of specialty and traditional pizzas all with an amazing crust. Their red sauce is very savory and full of flavor. Their clean and family-friendly dining area has plenty to offer so dad can watch the game while the little ones can watch cartoons!
Fruitwood Stand Up Market - Hyde Park
If you're looking for unique flavors, or a different type of slice, head to Hyde Park to try one of Fruitwood Stand Up Market's wood burning pizzas! Not only do they save up some of the craziest combinations of flavor, but they all actually work! If you're wondering what to get, I would suggest the AJ's Pink Flamingo or the Coral Reefer for a yummy bite to eat!
Eddie & Sams New York Pizza
In my opinion, the best slice in all of Tampa is the Buffalo Chicken slice from Eddie & Sams! This has been one of my favorite spots since I moved to Tampa in 2014 because they always make you feel right at home in their bustling and constantly busy pizza shop! I love that you can see the slices as you walk along the glass, so you know just what you're getting yourself into before you take your first bite. Some of the best slices from Eddie & Sams are the buffalo chicken, the lasagna, the BBQ chicken and if you still have room, don't forget about their garlic knots - they're to die for!
“I want to live in a world where the need for pizza belittles that of war.” ― Jason Barnett
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