The Greatest American Pizza Places Known To Man That Serve Slices You’ll Never Forget
For people across the globe, pizza is not only a quick, convenient, and delicious meal, but a way of life. Go into any city and you'll find countless places that boldly claim they have the best pizza in town, the state, the country, and sometimes the world. Although many establishments boast this to draw in customers, a few among them really are that good. Here are some of the most beloved pizza spots in the United States.
Lombardi's - New York, New York
Lombardi's Pizzeria was established in 1905 when Gennaro Lombardi began first making pizza's in the United States, bringing the technique he learned from Naples, Italy. Lombardi is credited with developing New York Style Pizza as well as the first pizzeria in the United States.
Today, it can be found in the Little Italy area of Manhattan and another location in Chelsea, riding itself on its classic approach to New York Style pizza. However, it has certainly evolved since 1905.
Grimaldi's - Brooklyn, New York
Grimaldi's first opened its doors beneath the Brooklyn Bridge back in 1990. However, Grimaldi's unique staple is using a coal-fired brick oven pizza instead of wood, which offers a unique flavor and crust.
They are considered the most award-winning pizzeria in the United States, a title that is most likely helped by their "secret recipe" dough that is made daily. To top it all off, they pride themselves on their open kitchen layout that makes eating there an entertaining event.
Galleria Umberto - Boston, Massachusetts
Known for its cash-only business, Galleria Umberto is a Sicilian-style pizza spot in Boston, Massachusetts, located incredibly close to the Boston Public Garden. They are famous for their square-sliced pizza and are open every day from 10:45 until 2:30, except for Sunday.
Of course, if you want a chance to try one of these coveted square slices, you'll have to be ready to wait in line. According to Paul Deuterio, the co-owner of Umberto, "If you make something good enough, and you have some longevity, people will come and eat it."
Motorino Pizza - New York, New York
Motorino Pizza has locations in East Village, Williamsburg, and the Upper West Side of New York City. Serving Neapolitan-style pizzas, in 2010, Times critic Sam Sifton named Motorino the best pizzas in the city.
He writes, "Motorino pies are great hot out of the oven, 5 minutes later, 10. You can order too much, watch a pie go cool on the plate, eat it anyway and discover: terrific." On top of the three New York locations, they also have establishments in Hong Kong, Manila, and Singapore.
Roberta's - Brooklyn, New York
Located in Brooklyn, New York, Roberta's offers countless pizzas that focus on seasonal ingredients from local producers as well as an impressive selection of house-cured meats, doing things the correct and old way.
Of course, all of the pizzas are cooked in their wood oven, and they pride themselves on offering beef, chops, fish, oysters, veal, and more, all sourced from local and sustainable farms. If you're feeling thirsty, they also offer a selection of Anjelique Craft brews on tap and an extensive wine list. To top off your meal, they also have pies, pastries, and custards.
Cibo - Phoenix, Arizona
At Cibo in Phoenix, Arizona, the Margherita pizza is one of the most popular dishes on the menu by far, among other incredible menu items made by Chef Guido Saccone.
One of the reasons that the food is so good here, according to Daily Meal, is that the chef "grew up doing this in Naples. He spent his whole life working in restaurants and learning pizza. He was taught by his brother. He's the heart and soul of this restaurant."
Cart-Driver - Denver, Colorado
Cart-Driver has two locations in Denver, Colorado. Incredibly, they are both in 640 square-foot shipping containers. They are popular for their wood-fired pizzas, fresh oysters, locals brews, cocktails, and more.
According to their website, Cart-Driver is "Inspired by the Carrettiera, or Cart-Driver, who brought goods from Southern Italy's farms to its villages via horse-drawn cart, stopping along the way to serve dishes to the people he met, sharing is at the heart of the Cart-Driver experience."
Lucali - Brooklyn, New York
Although Lucali is arguably one of the most popular pizza places in all of New York, it actually came to be from a happy accident. Owner Mark Iacono opened up Lucali in order to save the local candy store that he went to as a kid from going under.
Today, Lucali is so popular that celebrities are frequented along with the likes of Ed Sheeran, and Kylie Jenner, among countless others. Safe to say, it's a hot spot for both locals and tourists.
Buddy's Pizza - Detroit, Michigan
The Motor City has its own way of doing things, and the same thing goes for Buddy's Pizza, who have been doing their Detroit-style pies for more than 75 years.
Don't expect your usual pizza if you're going to Buddy's, who have been using the same methods and even equipment since the business was first established in 1946. According to Fodors Travel, "What makes it special? It's a rectangular pizza with a thick, buttery crust that’s crispy on the bottom,"
