Philadelphia, PA - Authentic artisan Pizza is made by hand by Pizza chefs dedicated to their craft and carefully sourced ingredients. Often—but not always—taking Neapolitan style as a starting point, these pies reinvent the genre with unique toppings and personal flourishes or mix and match styles for a diverse Pizza experience.
Here are the top spots in Philadelphia for artisan Pizza, formatted into a numbered list:
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Pizzeria Beddia (Fishtown): Widely considered the gold standard for artisanal Pizza in Philly, Beddia has even earned spots on "Best in the World" lists. It offers a concise menu focused entirely on perfecting the craft, serving a perfectly charred, naturally leavened crust where the simple, flawless execution is everything.
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Sally (Fitler Square): This welcoming, small-plates-and-natural-wine spot features a charming atmosphere and specializes in sourdough pizzas. Reviewers rave about their crispy, airy crust, which conjures "the platonic ideal" of Pizza, and highly recommend their pesto pie and classic Margherita.
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Pizzeria Vetri (Multiple Locations): With a modern, open layout and custom wood-fired ovens visible from the dining room, you can watch your pizzas blister in real time. They serve authentic Neapolitan-style pies made with just four ingredients and fermented for four days to create a chewy, crunchy texture with the perfect char, known as "leoparding."
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Stina Pizzeria (South Philly): A neighborhood gem with a philanthropic twist—hosting monthly dinners to donate to local non-profits—this spot brings Mediterranean flavors into the mix. Chef Bobby Saritsoglou brings his Greek heritage to the pies, cooking up Neapolitan pizzas with creative toppings like spicy soppressata, eggplant with feta, or merguez pide.
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Circles + Squares (Kensington): This casual, sought-after spot is a haven for those who love a thicker pie. While they make excellent traditional circle pies, they really stand out for their thick-crusted, Detroit-style square pan pizzas.
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Down North Pizza (Strawberry Mansion): This beloved, mission-driven restaurant focuses on employing formerly incarcerated individuals. They serve incredible Detroit-style pizzas, cooked in a pan, with a tender, crispy focaccia-like crust and thoughtfully composed cocktail-inspired toppings.
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Pitruco (University City & Food Truck): What started as a wildly impressive food truck now has a brick-and-mortar spot in Franklin's Table (Penn's food hall). They serve 12-inch Neapolitan pies, fired in brick ovens and topped with high-quality ingredients like house-made lamb sausage or seasonal local garlic scapes.
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