Cestone&#x27;s Pizza

I somehow always find myself back here for a delicious late night bite!! They really are one of…read morethe only spots downtown that serve food later in the evenings, which is something to always appreciate. Our server (I believe his name was Cody) was genuinely one of the nicest guys ever!! Incredibly amazing energy and super kind to answer and questions or provide recs. We tried the White Sangria and they had a Pina colada both delicious and so refreshing! We have recently tried the Pesto pizza (I sub chicken on top instead) and the brisket mac and cheese which was probably the biggest mac and cheese I have ever seen and super yummy. If you haven't checked it out yet I definitely recommend it to everyone I know!

We went to the Benedum and stopped in after for a late dinner. It's a cool space, small with good…read morebar seating. That is where we ended up at the bar. I tried a black cherry ale that was delicious. My husband got a Vienna lager he enjoyed. He got the black and gold pizza with potatoes, garlic sauce, pepper, res onion parmesan, and provolone. It is fired in their brick oven with a crispy crust. He enjoyed it but it was a little over done and it was hard to distinguish the toppings as the char was heavy. I got the carbonara. It was definitely not traditional. The sauce was very thick and almost floury. They serve it with pork belly, which does not give the same punch of flavor to cut through the sauce as guanchali or bacon. The papardelle noodle were dry and clumpy. The dish was very heavy. Do not recommend. The place is chill. It is close to the theater. I might try it again if in the area.

Lots of drink selections.

Brisket Mac and Cheese

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Appetizers

Pizzaiolo Primo

3.7(459 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown

Pizzaiolo Primo in Market Square was absolutely amazingggggg. My boyfriend first brought me here…read morewhen he moved to Pittsburgh and we recently came back during Valentine's Day weekend. Every time we come, we have such a good experience. The service and drinks were amazing. Our server was super attentive and made sure we were taken care of the whole night. The pasta was absolutely delectable hahaha. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and comforting. The ambience here is really nice too. It can get a little loud, especially on busy weekends, but honestly that is only because the place stays packed and people are enjoying themselves. We personally did not mind the noise level at all because it added to the energy of the restaurant. Overall, this is such a great spot for a date night, but I could also see it being perfect for dinner with family or friends. Definitely one of my favorite places in Market Square.

In town 2 nights. Got in town 8:00 last night and walked here from hotel. Place was packed so I had…read moreto find alternate. Tried again tonight and BINGO! What an incredible place! No wonder it's busy. Had wedding soup best ever and bolognese that was perfecto! Service is top-shelf too. What a gem

Upstairs

Tuna entree

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Bianca

Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta

3.2(362 reviews)

1.0 mi•Downtown

I'm granted I'm not a pizza connoisseur, but I got one of the house pizzas spinach and ricotta…read morecheese oh my goodness delish the crust is amazing there's no skimping on the ricotta cheese on the amount of garlic on there is just right. I personally highly recommend this place I'm not sure why the reviews were lower but wow yummy

Maybe if you order a whole pie fresh it would be better. We waited 12 minutes for a slice, only…read morepeople in the place, and it came out barely warm. Lady was wet nice at the counter. Sauce is sweet, crust was tough and chewy. Typical Pizza dab shop with tables and metal chairs.

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Milano

3.6(144 reviews)

0.9 mi•Downtown

A quick and affordable lunch spot downtown…read more From loaded hoagies to Pittsburgh-style pizza (doughy with lots of cheese), this place really hits the spot. The buffalo chicken pizza is the one thing that really stands out. It might be top-3 for me. I go here for lunch when I am downtown, and it never disappoints. There is usually one person that takes your order at the counter. She's friendly and extremely efficient. If you only have 30 minutes for lunch, you can get in and out without issue. They have roughly six different lunch specials, ranging from a small pizza and fountain drink, to a slice of pizza and a small salad. Expect to spend around $12-$14 which is pretty reasonable I think. When you order outside the specials, it can get a little pricey. On a scale of 1-5: Food - 5 Service - 4 Price - 4 (5 at lunch)

Arrived to Pittsburgh AC hotel about 10 pm and asked the concierge what we should do about food…read more They recommended cafe Milano delivery and it was perfect! Best decision of the trip.

Dining Area at Cafe Milano

Pepperoni pizza

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Ephesus Pizza

3.8(219 reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

No matter where I worked downtown over the years, the offices I was in always did pizza ordering…read morefrom Ephesus. It was absolutely the go-to for office gatherings. They always have specials which made for an easy choice. It was also an easy choice because everyone loved the pizza. Always fresh with a tasty sauce and never over or under cooked. Even stopping by to grab a slice, the quality was the same. Great group of folks working at Ephesus.

I went to Ephesus Pizza after the baseball game on Sunday, June 14th. There are two locations, and…read moreI went to the one in downtown Pittsburgh. I was looking for a good pizza place, looked everywhere online, then I came across a post on TikTok about the Ephesus Pizza downtown location. Entering, the building has no stairs, is easy to access, there are street parking spots by the restaurant, and inside was clean. The service was professional, honest, and great customer service. I ordered two cheese pizzas with light tomato sauce along with sausages on pizzas. My boyfriend had two Sicilian pizzas. Everything was made fresh and hot, the food came out pizza was very, very delicious. I'll go back when I'm back in Pittsburgh. That was probably the best pizza I've ever had.

Small Vegan-4 Cuts

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Flyer prices

Badamo's Pizza

4.5(221 reviews)

1.7 mi•North Side

6/7/2026 Ate list:…read more Pepperoni Pizza - 9.7 Garlic Knots - 7.6 Simply put - officially in the running for my favorite pizza in the city. Sauce has a tang that just hits in all the right ways. Garlic knots were good too.

In my never ending quest to find the best pizza in Pittsburgh, I decided to give Badamo's a try…read more Many people rate this very high in the rankings. First of all this is take out only as there is no place to eat inside. I thought the pizza was very tasty. It was thin. A little floppy for my liking but the taste was fantastic. Crust had a nice crunch. Very New York-esque. I'd definitely go back here.

Slice of plain square. Perfection!

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Iron Born Pizza

4.3(308 reviews)

1.9 mi•Strip District

Pros: Pizza sooo good. My first time having a Detroit style pizza: pasta good too (maybe a little…read moresalty). Yin beer. Greet neighborhood hangout vibe. Cons: wait staff seemed grumpy with us but maybe because it was a heatwave and no a/c

I read reviews and everyone enjoyed it so I ordered. I was not impressed at all. It was all dough,…read morewhich I usually don't mind but no flavor at all

*Buffalo Chicken Pie

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Pizza Parma

3.6(218 reviews)

1.2 mi•Downtown

Fantastic every time I go. Massive slices for cheap, and a free drink with my convention pass? Hell…read moreyeah. Love seeing my fellow anthrocon furries inside

Very good! The pizza has a sweet sauce taste. The chicken wings were fried to perfection.read more

Colorful bar area

A mess

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Fiori's Pizzaria

4.4(609 reviews)

1.8 mi•Beechview

What's not to love about this Pittsburgh staple? This is our household's favorite pizza, and we're…read morealways willing to drive 35 minutes one way to pick it up. The location is terrible. It's on a dilapidated brick road that you essentially have to drive up at a crawl speed to prevent your car from rattling a part, and there's rarely parking. HOWEVER, somehow, this adds to the charm. The journey makes the reward that much better, I suppose. When you enter the pizzeria, it feels like how a pizzeria should. It's small and noisy, and the smells are overpowering. The staff is too busy for small talk. They're making dough (see what I did there?). I love it. The sauce is sweet, which isn't how I typically want a pizza sauce to taste, but it's also what makes their pizza so unique. You won't find another pizza that tastes like this. A plain cheese pizza from here is worth its weight in gold. I cannot recommend them enough.

We visited on a Saturday and the place was packed, which was a great sign that this is one of the…read moremore popular pizza spots in the area. We were told there would be a wait, but our pizza was ready right when they said it would be. The staff was also extremely friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Parking was a little tricky because of the location, but it was definitely worth it! The standout feature of this pizza for me was the flavor of the cheese (especially when paired with onions) that combination was easily my favorite part. They use a very generous, thick layer of cheese, which creates a rich and indulgent pizza. The cheese is quite oily and can slide off the crust, so personally the amount of cheese and oil was a little heavier than my usual preference. However, the chewy crust holds up well to the toppings, and there was still something really addictive about the overall flavor and texture of that cheese. One thing that surprised me was how good it was the next day when eaten cold. I actually prefer this pizza cold. The cheese and onions complemented each other even more, and the pizza felt a little less oily while allowing the flavors to shine even more. Overall, this is definitely a top-tier pizza place in the area. If you enjoy a flavorful, cheesy pizza with a great chewy crust, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try!

Inside Vibe

Fiori's Cheese Pizza

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Genoa Pizza & Bar

3.2(142 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

I've been coming here for almost 2 years and it's by far one of my fave pizza places / bar in the…read morecity . And Paige is one of my go to bartenders .

So I arrived here late on a biz trip. Talked to a security guard at another spot that was shutting…read moredow and he reccomend this place. The Front was a pizza joint walked to the back full on dive bar. Great music, all genres and had a great local feel. The bartender was a very sweet girl, kept her cool through a very boisterous crowd. Loud, active drinker vibes. It was so cheap, great drinks. Welcoming and my first time in Pittsburgh. Would come back if I landed there again. Great people!

Very popular bar scene and good music.

12" Gluten Free Create Your Own Pizza

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The best bartender ever!! Love Paige also love holly also love genoas!!!

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Charlet R.

14 years ago

Pizza is better than decent but the people who work there are miserable and they are always slower then their predicted time. Best pizza in mt Washington but the people there get me down so I try not to go there. read more

Rachel W.

Elite 25

2 years ago

The food is always delicious, hot and fresh! The staff is always friendly and quick with the orders

Ashley W.

240

3 years ago

Always good! We love to order here when in a pinch. It's local and they're always awesome

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