My family has been coming to this place for three, now four generations, it is by far hands down the most unique and underrated pizza shop not only in town but that I have ever seen anywhere! Sauce is unique, dough and crust is also one of a kind! Toppings are under the cheese ! When you do something, anything correctly stick to it! I suppose that's why since the 1950s this place hasn't changed much . Still making pizza better than anyone around and not changing to keep up with all the crazy fads or ways of other places! They have always made a fantastic pizza and haven't felt the need or desire to make anything else except what they do extremely well! I hope they are around for another 70 years or so! If your in town don't miss out on a locals favorite Spot! read more

One of the oddest pizzas I've had. It tasted like it was maybe Parmesan cheese, not mozzarella, and the pizza had a spice to it--maybe from excessive black pepper? Also, had piles and piles of corn meal, or whatever powder they use, on the bottom. Overall, still edible, but very odd tasting. Also, delivery ended up taking over 45 minutes past the backend of the time window I was quoted. I live 10 min away. Forgot to take a picture before eating. read more

When I lived in Frankford Gardens I visited Gil's Pizza and 50 years later I still enjoy popping in for quick carry out pizza. Remember to call in to order first! The staff is terrific and it's amazing to be able to enjoy the same great tasting Neapolitan style pizza. Same recipe that I enjoyed those 50+ years ago! The interior is not too spacious but the same it's been as long as I can remember with friendly conversation with staff and customers. read more

I was visiting my cousin and I was researching nearby spots to eat. He and his wife had never had this pizza joint before, and apparently it's been around forever. They only serve one kind of pizza -- 12 inches, and you can add whatever toppings you want. We decided to get one pizza with pineapple and pepperoni. I called in my order and the man said it'd be 20 minutes. We showed up right at that time to the simple little shop and it was indeed ready! We were told the toppings go under the cheese, which is quite unusual! I don't know any other places that do that. The pineapples were very visible, but at first I didn't think there was any pepperoni. But there was plenty! I put it in my insulated bag and drove 5 minutes back to my cousin's. The pizza was pretty good! Not bad BMore, not bad at all!! My favorite aspect was definitely the sauce -- cheese and crust were good too. I'd go back when I'm visiting, and I hope my cousin and his wife continue to support them now. It's so close! read more

Someone told me that Gil's Pizza was among their favorite pizza spots in the city. After trying them, that designation is definitely well deserved. The pizza was ready for pickup within 15 minutes of me placing the call and the fellas in the store were both pleasant. The pizza though! They serve standard 12" pies for $12 (as of 6/25). Though it's not NY style (my favorite style of pizza), the aroma is amazing and the flavor is incredible. It must be their cheese blend. The sauce is slightly spicy and complements the cheese perfectly. I highly recommend Gil's. They are undoubtedly among the best in town. read more

When you are trying to beat the line at Franks down the street, swing on over to Gil's. This place has been cranking out pies for 60+ years. Delicious pizza and great customer service. read more

Gil's Pizzas - Gil's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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SUCH A HUGE FAN OF GIL'S PIZZAS! This local pie shop has been around since 1958, and I believe it! Their menu is very simple and straightforward - they have Tomato & Cheese Pizza, the House Special, and create-your-own with toppings that include pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, onions, black olives, sweet peppers, meat sauce, banana hots, mushrooms, Canadian bacon, anchovies, and pineapple, with even the option to get 'double dough' or adding extra cheese. We ordered their Tomato & Cheese Pizza - this is their signature 12-inch 'square-ish' pie; this was sooo cheesy and yummy! The crust was housemade, and you can really tell - not too thick or too thin - a perfect complement and ratio to the fresh toppings! Note that each and every pie is made-to-order, so we received ours, literally, right out of the oven so it was piping hot! MMM! There was only one employee in there, and he was friendly and kind - we waited for about 15-20 minutes for ours, so not too bad! This is strictly a carry-out type of place, so you can call ahead or order in person. Can't wait to return and get another fix of Gil's! Street parking is available around the area. +delicious pizza! +made-to-order +carry-out only +friendly staff +street parking available read more

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Food was delicious. Arrived on time and still warm. Pizza had great sauce and the perfect amount of it. Toppings were fresh and flavorful.

The best pizza in town. My next door neighbor is from New York City (born and raised) and she did not think she's ever find good pizza in Baltimore -- until Gil's. read more

We had the cheese pizza with double dough style crust from Gil's and while this little neighborhood carryout is certainly no frills, the pizza was very tasty and had a robust sauce and somewhat unique cheese blend we enjoyed. The inside is older but was clean with very pleasant staff that took and made our order. Again, this is a no frills pizza spot so they aren't pushing out gourmet toppings or anything too fancy but if you're looking for a solid classic style carryout pizza and are in the neighborhood, Gil's should hit the mark. read more

Build Your Own - Cynivised Style Pepperoni, sausage, sweet peppers, onions, extra cheese and double dough. It was a mom and pop shop that had a pretty good pie. Worth checking them out. read more

Delicious pizza. Excellent cheese toppings. Three pizza orders get a free soda liter. Pepperoni pizza may be the best ever I've ever tasted. The "works" is out of the world. Small shop offering punch cards for faithful customer deals. Three or four step stairs required to reach the doorway. Parking may be a problem. read more

The best of the old school pizza pie . It's not fancy, but it's the best., it's consistent, and never changes. Nothing else quite like it .9

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Gil's Pizza. It's been a neighborhood fixture since I was a child. The pizza is consistently excellent. One size. Nothing fancy. Just really, really good pies. read more

I really enjoy the pepperoni cheese pizza. This is "Chuck E Cheese" style pizza, but in a good way. The crust is oddly white and powdery. And the crust is thin and non-dominating. However, the cheese is just funky/astringent enough while also having a favorable body and chew. The sauce is fresh. And the crust doesn't not dominate the experience. read more

Gil's Pizzas - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Best thing this pizza has going for it, is it's robust sauce with great flavor. Everything else is very disappointing. I don't know how this gets a 4.5 or higher rating. Crust is extremely thin, barely there you can't bend it, or hold it. you pretty much have to eat it with a fork, and the crust is hollow so it breaks apart like a cracker. read more

Gil's Pizzas - crust to thin - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm addicted to this pizza. Its just all around fresh ingredients which you can definitely taste in the sauce. The crust is thin but still holds all that gooey flavorful cheese. This place is a gem and has been in the area for more than 60 years, worth trying if your in the area stop by to support a local business. The owner is very friendly, he has a pizza reward card, after a certain amount stamped you get a free pizza. I ordered ahead this time, which was smooth, quick and easy. Gils offer 1/2 cooked pizzas, which you can order and freeze for a fresh pizza on your next pizza night. read more

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Ordered pick up & it was ready within the allotted 20 minutes ( a bit less than20 minutes). Good pizza but (not the best) they have a limited menu & topping & only one size. Give Gil's a try as they are fast & good at what they do. read more

A Baltimore version of Louie and Ernie's in the Bronx (gold standard). The crust is unusual but good. I give an edge to Franks. .... to make the smallest recommendation it would be to add more oregano to the pizza sauce. read more

Best pizza in Baltimore Ive tried many places a few compare to this spot its a very unique flavor that you can't get no where else read more

excellent pizzas for many years we love the quality of ingredients and dedication of making people smile every bite they take

This Pizza is so delicious I love the sauce I wish I could put it in a jaw and eat it all day The best pizza in the world here in Baltimore City read more

Grew up in Hamiton, and back in the 70's ,sub shops and Pizza Hut were your only real choices. But Gil's did nothing but pizza, one size only. Still to this day, I make the trip from Carney to get the best no-frills pizza in Baltimore. read more

I love NY slices so I was happy to find this staple after reading all the positive reviews. While it's been around for years, which tends to be common in Baltimore, and the building doesn't look updated, I was able to order online. Shoutout to modern conveniences. I wanted just cheese but once I saw I had the ability to modify half, I added banana peppers, mushrooms, bell peppers and onions to the other half. That half was okay but the cheese alone was better. When I arrived, I found a quick parking spot directly in front and it was ready. Looked greasy but that's kinda what I expected with all the cheese. You also have the option to get it cooked well done. Their well done, isn't my well done so after I popped it in my broiler for a couple minutes and let the cheese brown, it was perfect. I'd def go back. read more

Gil's Pizzas - Half cheese/half onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and banana peppers - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Best pizza I have ever had it is just such great pizza definitely service is good nothing good really be better

We always get the pepperoni pizza, but we asked them to put the pepperonis on top and cook it a little bit well it's a very, very good pizza very happy with this place read more

10 out of 10 Every time!! Service is always on point. Sauce is delicious and the crust is amazing.

~ One man reckon crew. I've been eating this pizza since I've moved to the nearby area. I just realized I've never done a review for it. For Yelp purposes, imma go ahead and ranked this pizza spot #2 in Baltimore, slightly behind Matthew's Pizza. But, either can take over the #1 spot based on preference. Gills specializes in thin crust, unlike Matthew's, who has this thin crust, deep-dish style. Delightful customer service. Great conversation. Your order is going to take a little time because it's just one person making them. But trust & believe, you'll be addicted. I hope you enjoy. ~ #TeamDiesel4Evaaaaa read more

Gil's Pizzas - Peoperoni pizza.. Pepperoni, sausage, & onion pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This pizza is the BEST in town. The mixture of cheese is what does it for me! One size fits all, no fuss, no muss. No crazy over head, just great pie! Carry out only. LOVE GIL'S! read more

Amazing pizza. This is the only place I've found that has thin, New York style pizza and it's delicious! read more

Gil's Pizzas - Pepperoni pizza, pepperoni is under the cheese - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Today after all the online reviews and positive recommendations (including best pizza Baltimore magazine 2023) for Gil's we decided to try it. The man behind the counter cranking out pies was super accommodating and very nice. Very old school and nostalgic feel to this business. The pizza was amazing. They've been making them since the 50's which tells you something about the quality. Toppings and ingredients were fresh and top notch. My family including teenagers all agreed this is great pizza. We highly recommend trying it for yourself. read more

Absolutely the best pizza!, We grew up on this pizza and it has been around for over 50 years, so I'm showing my age on this one! Lol A lot of establishments get popular, grow, move on to bigger and better things and locations, then go out of business. That has happened with several of great places that I grew up with. This place has basically remained the same and we stop by every time we are in town! Still the same great pizza after all these years!I read more

First and formost, the owner/proprietor of Gils Pizzas name is Frank...not Gil...lol. Secondly the pizza is Capital D for Delisciousness or Delectableness. Take your pick. I had the pepperoni pizza where the pepperoni is properly hidden and melded under the cheese with the excellent marinara sauce. If you want run of the mill, standardized, mediocre pizza. Do Not Come to Gils Pizza...the pizza is the freshest and best I've had in a long time. I'm not ashamed to say this..I didn't want to share and I didnt...you won't either. Going back for the special in a few days. read more

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A friend told me to try this hidden secret. Now we have another pizza place to add to our favorites. Only one size...and famous for their regular cheese pie. I get why! Might be our most fave in bmore... read more

I love this neighborhood pizza spot. It's a one man show that always has consistently cheesy and delicious handmade pizza. The pizza is flat/New York style. This spot is open for carryout only and features free street parking. The owner is very nice to all customers and has been reliable over the last decade. Highly recommend if you are looking to support small businesses in Baltimore. I recommend calling ahead to place an order in advance. They also have a rewards program which is pretty cool for such a small business. read more

Gil's Pizzas - Cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I finally made it to Gil's to try what some say is the best pizza in the city. I decided to get it with green peppers, onions and mushrooms. I understand the hype now. This is definitely some of the best pizza I've ever had! I'll definitely be back to try it with some different toppings read more

Gil's Pizzas - Green peppers, onions and mushrooms - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Did you know that "Za" is a recognized word in scrabble? Yup! And if you land it on a triple word space, ba-da-bing! Major bonus points to your score! How's that for an opener? Been playing so much Scrabble these days that I've had Zas on the mind....and no other pizza in my little zipcode area does a better job at them than Gil's. I love this place because they only make pizza. No subs, no calzones, no chicken wings, no gyros...thank God no gyros! The crust is hand tossed, the ingredients always fresh, the sauce is not too salty or too sweet, and they thankfully don't flavor the crust like the other horrible pizza chains. Just good 'ol honest pizza parlor pies! The owner is friendly, always has flour on his hands (a good sign), and is happy to punch your Gil's Club card which will get you a free one after your tenth. Incidentally, I'm only 5 more pizzas away from a free one! Woohoo! What about other pizza places, you ask? Fugitabout it! Gil's pizza and a game of Scrabble may be the secrets to happiness! read more

Another great place down the tubes :( Ordered 1/2 ground beef and onion pizza. Light in toppings light on cheese. Not the same. Place must have changed hands. I don't recognize the people behind counter after going there almost 40 years. read more

Very fresh, tasty pizza! Nice zing of pexorino romano! Crust very thin - you can order double dough. If in arra will get agaim!

A local favorite. But this place is take out only. Freshly made, and built for the to go box. A definite go to. The only complaint isn't about the pizza, it's about the box. It is too thin. The pizza burns your lap while you are driving it home. Yes I can put it in the passenger seat, but I'm affraid what would happen if I had to stop short. Great pizza. read more