Sadly the pizza just isn't that good and they don't follow instructions when you ask for things like extra sauce

This is a fantastic spot. Got a large sausage pizza with extra sauce on a recent visit to Baltimore and I'm still thinking about it.

Best pizza around. Definitely has its own unique style. Their dough is amazing and somehow their crust is thick but soft at the same time. Reheats amazing the next day too read more

I'm glad to have finally stopped into Matthew's Pizza. It was exactly like your typical hometown pizza place but missing the humble atmosphere. The walls and menu are littered with their raving reviews and the pizza certainly holds up to that. We ordered the house salad and 3 cheese pizza. The salad was standard with the white romaine lettuce and a few (sparse) other vegetables. The house dressing is loaded with cheese. The pizza was gooey and delicious. There's great sauce and cheese action involved on this platter. The dough was thin in parts and thus you could take a few mouthfuls of just the toppings. That's fine by me but it's preferable to have the crust remain throughout every bite. I want to know exactly what I'm going to eat is consistently awesome throughout. Otherwise, the food is mouth watering and worth venturing over to. Loved that they asked if I wanted a straw or not. I'm glad to see they are getting behind that. They did, however, use disposable plates to deliver the pizza which was odd. I'd think that an established pizza place would have developed a better method. read more

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Unfortunately, Matthew's seems to have really gone downhill fast. Once one of our go-to's, it really isn't worth the price tag of $25 per pizza. I tried to call ahead of time to put in an order - no dice, no one would pick up the phone and I could see why - there was only one poor woman at the front! When the pizza finally came, the sausage on the pizza that was once thick and full of delicious fennel was so thin and tasteless I thought it might be pepperoni! Looks like the greed got to Matthew's and I feel bad for their staff. I personally won't be ordering again - there's plenty of good pizza in Baltimore - but it didn't look like they were hurting for business so I don't expect anything to change. Bummer to see a once great spot go down the tubes. read more

I had been eagerly anticipating trying Matthew's Pizza after reading high praise online and people I've met who claim it's their favorite restaurant in Baltimore. Regrettably, I don't feel the same way. My hubby and I shared the crab pie and everything pizza. The crab pie tasted exactly like a crab cake with crust on bottom. The everything pizza had a medley of toppings, of which anchovies and beef pepperoni were most unique and not often encountered in pizzas. Neither of them wowed us, particularly the price for such small pizzas. The everything pizza was a bit soggy from the tomato. Surrounded by articles from NYT and Baltimore praising Matthew's Pizza, I'm questioning my taste buds as I found it below average. This is a pan crust pizza and comparable to BJs just at a higher cost. The place is packed with many neighborhood locals who clearly love the place, but to say this is one of the best pizzas in the US (even Baltimore) is an overstatement. read more

Matthew's Pizza - 10" Grande Everything Pie - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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So i was in the area at the hospital with my sister. My mom and i had to get lunch and we stopped to get wings for me.. she wanted to try the pizza at Matthews. She heard it was the best. When i went to Yelp it, i realized i had bookmarked it long ago. So we stopped in. Small quaint little place. The walls are covered in articles about their pizza. We ordered the Both cheese pizza and an order of fries. The pizza was good. Great or the best, no. I liked the cheese.. it was super cheesy and the crust was great (pan crust). I think perhaps the sauce disappointed me? Something lacked flavor and was lacking.. i think it had to be the sauce. The waitresses were friendly. All in all it was good but i wouldn't rush back. read more

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I ordered a pizza from here via Grubhub for me and 2 friends to split on a movie night. I ordered a large, and it ended up being over $20 for one pizza with basil and garlic. I was, to say the least, extremely disappointed when the pizza was delivered and it was about as big as a personal pan pizza. I felt that the price was far too high for what I received and I will not be ordering from here again. read more

I've lived in the area for a few years and have always heard people rave about "the best pizza in Baltimore." We decided to stop by for dinner yesterday. I gave three stars just for their customer service and the fact that the pizza reheats well. I warmed our left overs for my nephews. The pizza wasn't great. My friend compared it to Cici's but i think it's more like a Pizza Hut pan pizza with less greasy crust. I probably won't visit again now that I can check Matthew's Pizza off of my Baltimore Bucket List. read more

We waited almost an hour anxiously for these supposedly delicious pizza that were awfully wrapped in PAPER PLATES AND PAPER??? for a place to be this popular i would expect them to be in boxes. But anyways the pizza? Awful as well all pizzas were burnt and had no taste! it just felt like something to fill up the stomach. They were super expensive for tiny pizzas. Will not be back would really like my money. read more

Matthew's Pizza - "Hawaiana" pizza Peperoni and cheese - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I stopped by here on my way to NYC. I heard a lot of good things about the crab pizza. So I ordered that and a small tomato pie. They were both good. My first time having both a crab and a tomato pizza. Everyone was friendly the prices were decent. I paid $19.00 for the crab pizza. The total bill was $28.00. Good place for a snack in Baltimore, MD. read more

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Atmosphere - 3 Value - 4 Service - 5 Food - 5 Service was great, no issues. The restaurant itself is pretty average, but I think the food more than makes up for it. The spinach pizza was heavily overshadowed by the second pizza I tried. It's quite pricey for just one vegetable topping. Let's move on from the spinach pizza and talk about the real star: the crab pie. I thoroughly enjoyed this oceanic twist on a traditional cheese pizza. The pizza is deep, filled with toppings and is pan fried. I also am a fan of the backfin crab meat they use (I think that's the best part) and they put a good amount of it on there. It's filling and full of of flavor. Very unique pizza, would stop by if I'm around Baltimore again. read more

Matthew's Pizza - Spinach Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Matthew's Pizza was a recommendation from a fellow Yelper who saw I happened to be in Baltimore already. After seeing it was only a 15 minute drive from where I was, I decided to take the ride over to Greektown and try their famous "Crab Pie." Here to report that it's a "hot day at Camden" style HOME RUN!! I called ahead of time to place my order. I was warned parking may be a pain in the ass, but it wasn't at all. Matthew's is right in the middle of the neighborhood and there was plenty of parking on the street (didn't have to pay on the weekend). I arrived a little early and was rang up and given my drink while I waited. The staff was super friendly and I loved the aesthetic of the restaurant, which seemed to have a bar in the basement when I walked in, although I didn't check it out. Oh yea... the Crab Pie! It's a deep dish style pie, not as deep as a Chicago, but deep nonetheless. The crust was absolutely delicious. Crab Pie doesn't come with a marinara type sauce. It's topped with backfin crab meat, carmelized onions, mozzarella & reggianito, and you know it came topped with that Old Bay! Hell of a pie! read more

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Yummy is what I have to say about this place! The pizza is great and the service is excellent. The place is rather small for being voted the best pizza in Baltimore however. I've gone to Matthew's at least 3 times now, and enjoyed it every single time. Until the last time I went when my friend told me they use lard in their crust and as a vegetarian, I was very devastated. Hence the downgrade to 4 stars. read more

Matthew's Pizza - 8" Piccolo Popular Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I absolutely love this spot. It's small, quaint and the pizza is AMAZING! I ordered the mozzarella pizza with sausage and garlic. I love the crunchiness of the crust and the sausage is very tasty. This is one of the best pizza spots I've been to while in Baltimore. I love the fact that the place is small. It has a cozy feeling and the staff is super friendly! I will definitely be back! read more

Matthew's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Yummy. Really yummy ,really really really yummy especially if you're into thick crust, Chicago style which i don't understand why you wouldn't. They add basil and garlic for free if you want so more generous that most other pizza places. read more

Hello, Matthew's Pizza. Nice to meet you. I see that you are an old-school Baltimore restaurant institution, around since the 1940's on Eastern Avenue in the heart of Highlandtown, a neighborhood east of city center. Greetings, old-timer. I came here early on a Monday evening to meet a friend for dinner. I was early and the tiny entrance way was full, so I decided to check out the Creative Alliance space on the corner across the street. (That is a cool place!) I had no troubles finding a spot to park on the street in a pay-to-park spot. Matthew's Pizza does have a tiny bar downstairs but it is only open on weekends. I came back 15 minutes later and my friend had arrived and I joined her. the menu here is very pizza-centric. This is what Matthew's is all about. The interior decor is what I will call Italian kitsch-- it is a taste of Italy that is a little heavy-handed and garish. There was a sloppy Botticelli reproduction hand-painted on our tabletop. The plaster cast repro of The Last Supper might have been missing a head. Our server was a kind lady and gave us warm and personal service. I was however disappointed that they were out of New Castle brown ale, but I lived with a Guinness. I ordered the two-cheese spinach pizza with chicken, my campadre ordered the two-cheese with sausage. We waited for at least 30 minutes, which is fine. This is not Pizza Hut. Our pizza came out and was beautiful. This is a deeper dish crusted pizza and is loaded with sauce and toppings. I really liked that they didn't skimp on the spinach. My only down-side here is that this is not the style of pizza I prefer so it was just OK for me. I am more a thin-crust, clay-oven-baked hipster with mushrooms and blue cheese pizza person. I can see the rave reviews on Yelp and all over the accolades on the wall of the restaurant (that seats 25 tops) that this place is a piece of pure, sweet Bmore, hons. I like that. As an added bonus, you can buy a to-go frozen pizza to take home and re-visit a taste of Matthew's Pizza on a cold and stormy night perhaps. Thanks, Matthew's. read more

Matthew's Pizza - Two cheese spinach pizza with chicken at Matthew's Pizza in Highlandtown, Baltimore, Maryland - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I came here based on online recommendations and was not disappointed. It is a cute, almost quaint, pizzeria decorated in bright artwork and sculptures. Almost shabby chic. But, who cares about that when the pizza is so good! The staff were busy but very friendly. We ordered what was essentially a "supreme" pizza and a pepperoni pizza. Both were very good, though after eating the supreme one the pepperoni was a let down in flavor. It isn't deep-dish pizza, but what they call "pan pizza." The cheese runs to the pan edges and crisps up, making for a fantastic cheesy crunch. Yum. Pizzas come in two sizes, though if you want to try several types go for the 8" pizza. It isn't as small as it sounds, because it is an inch or so deep. As a side note, I have to laugh when we ordered our drinks because they had soda on fountain as well as bottled "Stewart" brand drinks. Pretty swanky I guess for Baltimore, except that we were from Albany, NY, where Stewarts is based. As a result, we actually ordered the fountain soda because we like it better! read more

A small group of friends and I dined at Matthew's on a weekday and ordered right before closing. I ordered an everything pizza without olives or anchovies. The chef was very nice and gave me a 10 inch pizza since they ran out of their 8 inch pizza dough. The cheese and crust was perfectly crispy and it was a filling meal! Our server was also very kind and let us stay to finish our meal while they were cleaning up for the night. Location wise, it's right next to Patterson Park, so great to stop by after a stroll in the park. read more

Matthew's Pizza - Everything minus anchovies and olives - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

~ Still the best pizza in Baltimore. Why not add another review & pictures ? Still going strong after COViD rude self. Lol. ~ read more

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Their crab pizza is ‍ (chef's kiss). Crust is so crispy, light and parmesan-y. Just the right amount of crab taste but also not overpowering. The service is great too! Super welcoming and nice to all customers. Loved it! read more

Matthew's has the best pizza in Baltimore. Many people get their own pizza, but we will split one pie and the house salad, which I highly recommend, and it is enough for two. read more

The pizzas as always tasty and there's always nice customer service. The wine selection is just okay, but when I'm going I'm focused on the pizza! read more

Very good pizza and service. We ordered the crab and pepperoni pie, house salad and meatball sub. Food came out hot and fast. Both pizzas had great flavor. The crab pie was my favorite. We would order both again. Crust on both were so buttery with the right amount of crisp. Service: our waitress was attentive and friendly Restaurant is small but we were sat immediately. Decor is nothing fancy. They did have high chairs which is a plus in my book! read more

Matthew's Pizza - Meatball Parmesan Sub - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This PIE was absolutely amazing!!! I can't get over the symphony created by the cheese, the sauce, and the crust. I mean seriously, have you looked at my pictures? I've ordered from you all before and you never disappoint. Definitely my number one pie in Baltimore! read more

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I found this place through the Thrillist's list of best pizza per state - and any list that includes Pepe's Pizza in New Haven CT I'll trust. Besides - the Crab Pizza mentioned sounded too good to pass up since its just a few miles from my work. Pizzas are listed at 9-14 dollars for the 10inches, which is a good size for one person for dinner. I came in on a Monday late in the evening, and found there were only a few other patrons. Two woman were in and out of the back, filling is in on what was available, making suggestions and being very welcoming. The décor is a throwback to its origins (they've been around for decades), so its hard to call Retro something that's always been that way... but it was nice that the patrons kept that old school charm alive with the new generation. First we were introduced to the pie options. There are two sizes, 8 inches and 10 inches. Only 10 inchers were available. They are roughly the size of a paper plate, and a good dinner for one person. If I go again, I'll probably order one pizza for two people and get an app or two instead of the second pizza. Of course I went with the crab pizza. Its Baltimore. What came out, after not too long of a wait, was a quasi-deep dish pizza with slightly crunchy crust, a ton of cheese (great cheese) a fair amount of crab and a ton of onions. The onions to some extent over powered the crab. After my first slice, the waitress came out with a bowl of red sauce. She usually recommends getting it on the pizza (its usually a white pizza) - but with just a little bit on top, it completely transformed the pizza. Suddenly the onions took a back seat, and the pizza came together. The crab did have a hard time standing out against all the bold flavors, but it was worth it for the experience alone. As we were eating an older woman came in and talked to us a bit about how she used to come here as a kid when a slice of pizza and a movie were 2 bucks. Whenever she's in town, she always stops by to pick up a pie. I have a feeling there are a lot of people like that around. To round off the already heavy and decadent meal, I ordered a cannoli. They were pretty good with a crispy shell and nice thick creamy stuffing. There are other desert options, but since the cheesecake is from Cheesecake Factory (why don't they source something local!) I thought I'd skip. As a word of warning, they pizza crusts are made with lard. This means a fluffy crust that can stand up to being a deep dish.. but it also means you should stay away if you're vegetarian. read more

It's been over 5 years, and I still think Matthew's is the best pizza in Baltimore. I'm a huge pizza lover so the first thing I did when I moved here was find out what people consider the "best pizza in the area" - and then I proceeded to take everyone else I know who loves pizza here. It's been a while since I've actually sat down and ate pizza there, but it's usually still fairly hot and fresh when ordering it for carry out or delivery. They wrap it up in paper plates with paper/tape - so no boxes (not sure why). I love their deep dish/pan style crust and you can't go wrong with just a regular mozzarella pie or a traditional pie - I personally feel they get the perfect cheese to sauce ratio! If you love crab and love pizza, then you'll DEFINITELY love the crab pie. If you're not a fan of seafood and want something more traditional - I'd suggest sticking to something like the spinach or three cheese pie, both are just as delicious. I have yet to try any of the other menu items aside from pizza at Matthew's, but if you're looking for good pizza, you can't go wrong with any of the pies here! read more

Oh. My. Gosh. So good. I finally indulged in the Crab pizza, and though it sounds a little strange at first, it lived up to the hype! Probably not something I'd want if I wanted some classic pizza (since the flavors are dramatically different), but it's a lovely combination of pizza and a crab cake. We also got a pepperoni pizza because we were also craving something a little more classic and it was quite tasty (albeit a little greasy). I'll definitely be ordering another crab pie again soon! read more

Matthew's Pizza - 10" Grande Crab Pie - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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This is one of my favorite pizza places in Baltimore. It's halfway between deep dish and normal thin pizza, and it's perfect. Lots of sauce and cheese on top of fluffy dough with a crispy crust. I must say that the normal cheese pizza is a bit plain, so if you're looking for cheese, opt for the three cheese pizza - it's delicious. Their mozzarella sticks are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside and are a great appetizer. The ambiance is pretty casual, it's brightly lit and informal, so not where I would go for a nicer date night, but good for family dinner with kids. It's also great to pick up and take home to enjoy in your pj's. They package the to-go pizzas between two paper plates and recommend not putting it in plastic bag so it doesn't get soggy. read more

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So this pizza is consistently bomb. Outside of the crab pizza all of their pizzas are a deep dish joy and frankly, by far, the best Baltimore has to offer. About the 7th time I have gotten it. I recommend getting any of the pizzas and adding the Thai chilli sauce as it adds that little extra to this great joy. read more

Matthew's Pizza - So I always get margarita pizza WITH Thai chilli sauce. - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Half the charm here is the decor: photos of the place dating back to its beginning in 1943. Copies of old menus, too. The ambiance, if you could call it that, looks as if the interior was redone some time in the 1970s. It looks like someone's basement with a big mural. Pizza was very good. The crust was thin and slightly oily (in a good way), and the toppings (mushrooms and onions in our case) were generous. It was a nice piece of old Baltimore; we'd go again. Not close to the best pizza in Baltimore (Verde, hands down), but pretty good. read more

I finally tried Matthew's for the first time and it lived up to the hype! We tried the Fra Diavalo, Crab pizza, and a plain cheese. All were super good but the Fra Diavalo was my favorite. The crust was amazing on all the pizzas and a good amount of sauce and toppings. The famous crab pizza was good, I'm just not as big of a fan of seafood pizzas but it was FULL of crab! We got 3 10 inch pizzas for 3 of us and it was definitely the right call over the 8 inch. We had just a few sliced leftover which were great to have the next day. Definitely excited to go back and try more! read more

This is one of the few pizzas I was super excited to try in Baltimore. It always comes up near the top on "best pizza places in Baltimore" lists. A friend and I love pizza so we're always looking for good pizza places. I liked Matthews pizza and definitely want to come here again. The inside is like a local pizza joint and not a restaurant. You can dress pretty casually here. I recommend trying Anna's stuffed pie pizza. It's pretty good and you probably won't get another pizza like it anywhere else. Best way to describe it is two pizzas on top of each other. I'm planning on going back and updating my review since I haven't been in a long time. My friend got the spaghetti and meatballs which he said was very good. I have yet to try anything here other than pizza. read more

Matthew's Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The Matthews I fell in love with is back to its former glory. Took our son and his new girlfriend here for lunch and they loved everything. The spinach salad with the warm honey mustard dressing is the bomb and the restaurant is practicing safety guidelines so me made sure to arrive just as the restaurant was opening on a Saturday morning. Staff is always super friendly and accommodating and the pizza is the best in Baltimore for sure - little tip, ask for a side of the homemade dressing to dip your pizza in. read more

Matthew's Pizza - Spinach Salad - Pizza Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Great pizza, great service always! Cheese pull is there. Sauce could be better but overall good pizza. The crust is the best hands down!!! Must try!!! read more

Everyone raves about the crab pizza it was just dry bread with some crab and cheese on it I didn't like it at all. The bar downstairs is fun. read more

Best pizza in Baltimore! Matthew's has been consistently great for over 80 years. I first went there in 1967 with my sister and her future husband. read more

You took a pizza my heart Baltimore. Matthew's was a really fun local spot to enjoy before I flew out of BWI. Street parking can be tricky but all the trouble and extra blocks I had to walk were worth it. If they are busy prepare to wait since the venue is rather intimate. It's a split level and the upstairs hosts about 8 tables that seat 4. We waited downstairs in what seemed to be a bar but it was closed. They call out your name when your table is ready. The decor is very homey and there are accolades all over the walls. Clearly they know how to do pizza. They are more personal size but two slices were plenty filling for me. I'm a classic pepperoni pizza girl, who occasionally adds pineapple (GASP), and that's what I ordered. My dining partners wanted to try the stuffed pizza too. It was good, but not as good as the pepperoni. I probably wouldn't order it again but if I did, I would ask for more sauce or maybe a side of sauce to dip. I love to dip things! Totally a fan. read more

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a baltimore staple, solid pizza. glad to be able to support local business during this time. got the stuffed pizza. ordering was easy just called them up. Quick and simple picked up about 20mins later. The location is set up just for pick/take out. Social distancing, masks, hand sanitizer in place. The staff were masked and friendly. Pizza was delicious, kinda on the dense side but it is a stuffed pizza. Plenty of cheese and sauce and the meat was great in it. read more

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Came here thanks to Yelp! Pizza is worth the hype! The crust is so.good! (If you like thin crust pizza...this place will probably disappoint you.) Get the everything! read more